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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1891

Page

4

Small Cains Accumulate Behind Wall Street Vaults

New York officials report a surplus of bronze cents and nickels at the sub-treasury. About 160 000 bronze cents fill large vaults weighing roughly 72 800 pounds. Nickel coins total 65 000 dollars, likely from slot machines. Most coins originate from companies running machines in the city and are sent by express to the treasury. Cash demand lags behind supply. officials seek storage solutions for the excess.

New York Sub-Treasury Wall Street Express Treasury

Epworth League Convention Opens at First M E Church

In Cuatranovac Tennessee the sixth general conference of the Epworth League met at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev Vaughn B Collins of Wilmington Delaware served as president and led the opening session with devotional services by Rev Mr Wright of the East Baltimore conference. Collins called for a robust view of the movement noting it as a major church institution with 18 presiding elders' district conventions organized and 185 chapters and 10 000 members reported.

Cuatranovac Tenn Epwort League Methodist Escopal Church M. E Vaughn Collins Wilmington Del Mr. Wright East Baltimore Presient Collins Epworth League Repo

Fire destroys Langlers & Son paint and oil store

Radke Wisconsin November 19 The Langlers and Son paint and oil store burned nearly completely in a blaze that caused an $85,000 loss. John Langlers Jr. entered the cellar with a fire extinguisher but was overcome by smoke and died despite efforts to rescue him. He leaves a wife and three children. Hop was a secretary and director at Racine Refrigerator and Racine Hardware.

Radke Wis Langlers & Son John Langlers, Jr Ralph Smith Smith Hop Racine Refrigerator Company Racine Hardware Company

Governor Acts on Eight Hour Law for Reformatory

Harrisphere November 19 Governor Patti son received a communication from enforcements of the Huntingdon reformatory noting noncompliance with the eight hour law by the institution's managers The governor declares the law applicable to the reformatory and urges arrangements to enforce it by January 1.

Harrispere Pattison Emleyes Huntingdon Reformatory Reformatory

Burglars Take Jewelry and Cash From Allentown Home

Burglars entered the home of Charles Holbach in Chatagauqua Allentown last night and stole 500 dollars in gold jewelry and 20 000 wort and other ace. The thieves were found near the area shortly afterward.

Allentown Charles Holbach Chatagauqua

Balance of 5,000,000 loan paid since notice to state agents

Hanrnispura reports that by November 19 the balance of the 5 million dollar loan, repayable in 1892, has been about half paid off since November 1 when notice was issued that principal and interest would be paid on presentation to the state fiscal agents.

Hanrnispura

Garza Invasion Fights Escalate on Mexican Front

Reports from Brownsvitz Nov 19 state the Garza invasion of Mexico has grown serious with a clash in which Garza was defeated. Mexican authorities claim their troops defeated Garza’s forces, with three killed and several wounded sent to Mier hospital. Garza retreated to the mountains in good order after the engagement.

Brownsvitz Tax Garza Mexico Rio Grande Mier

Schooner Hattie A Estelle Wreck Near Manister Harbor

The Hattie A Estelle from Chicago to Buffalo struck the bar near the piers at Manister Michigan. Crew retreated to rigging and four were rescued by the life saving crew. The cock and one sailor drowned and the captain is still lashed to the rigging believed dead.

Manister Mich Hattie A. Estelle Chicago Buffalo

Court martial resumes as Colonel Smith is accused of forging a warrant

At division headquarters the trial of Colonel Smith of the Third regiment continues. Colonel Bonaffon testifies he preceded Smith in command and that Smith forged his name to a state warrant. The testimony marks the case as the era’s most serious charge.

Philadelphia Smith Bonaffon

Benjamin F. Ailen Announces Clerk Candidate

Finplay Nov 19. Benjamin F. Ailen of this city announces his bid for the clerk position of the house of representatives. He has already received tentative assurances from a chamber of the members. Aldan, a leading colored Republican from western Ohio, was sent or detained on six ago. Phase0 by only.

Finplay Benjamin F. Ailen House of Tho Mem Pps Aldan

Florence and Labor Party battles in Indianapolis headlines

Report from Indianapolis covers council debates on federal ownership and labor alliance resolutions. It details committee appointments, membership losses, and calls to nominate alliance-backed candidates for speaker amid a tense public dispute.

Sialee Indianapolis SAGE OLS ET Hailahuiae Meyers Fe Bais Baek ossige Cee _ ARDIANAPOLS Sion McAllister They Il. Fo Livingston Georgia St. Louis Girts United States Ocala The K. of L Alliance West Northwest Sponta I. M. Branch Congress L. F P. Livingston Committee On

Talks Favor Unlimited Coinage at Great Mining Congress

Denver November 20 report from the Great Mining Congress with 559 delegates. Speakers including Senator Wolcott and C. S. Thomas urged free and unlimited coinage of silver. A committee proposed permanent organization and strong resolutions backing unlimited coinage.

Denver Mining Congress People’s Theater George Olds Georgetowwn Committee On Business Congress Esident Niles Seerles California Charles A Edwards Austin Aaron Bucksoff Lincoln Fred Dow Maine J. C. Mooney Custerville Ida Ritory United States Wolcott Colorado Speer Everted Sherman Liverpool E. R. Holden Holden Thomas

Eider Resumes Voyage After Delays. Tragedy Reported in Pennsylvania

London reports the Eider arrived safely after a port stop in Bremen due to machinery trouble on November 12. In Allentown, Ironton, a wife, Mrs. William Knipp, was murdered and her husband fatally injured. police reportedly arrested the suspect with few details available.

London Bremen Bauer New York

Train Collision Brief On Main Street Crossing

A fragmented report notes an incident at Main Street crossing involving a Wabash railroad train and a severely injured man. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Hiram Git Main Street Wabash Railroad Has

Government should seize Drexel cottage for soldiers asylum

In Alsany on November 20 John Palmer of the G A B urged the national government to take ownership of the Drexel cottage where General Grant died. He proposed a government sanatorium on the 250 acre Mt Me top property to house about 500 people, arguing the seizure could be done at a reasonable price.

John Brown Mt. Bay John Deowater Harper's Ferry Ak & Stocla Company Mukaga Snythine Mt. Me T

Episcopal congress discusses Catholic and Protestant tendencies

On November 20 the Episcopal congress focused on Catholic and Protestant life. Addresses by Rev Crammer, Rev Hans, and Rev Hatterlee highlighted a view that the church should welcome Catholics and not fear them. One speaker opposed Catholic vows.

Ashington Episcopal Congress Retr Crammer Alexandria Hans New Haven Revi Hatterlee D. D New York Porpever

Train wreck near Slattsburg injures crew and passengers

A Chicago bound ore train derailed at Lyon Junction Kilns and another westbound mail train collided. One crew member Fred Melletta escaped from the wreckage. several passengers were badly injured but expected to recover. In Indiana Lake Shore passenger train No 1 left track near Orland, two sleep cars and the dining car were damaged. no deaths reported and injuries thought minor.

Slattsburg N. Y Lyon Chateaugay Lyon Tain Prentiforce Fred Melletta Assenges E.quart Ind Lake Shore Chicago Here

Sensational Bigamy Marriage Reported in Lexington

In Lexington on November 19 Count Judge Frank Bullock performed a marriage between Norton and Miss Dishman. A child born from this union revealed Norton had a wife in another state. Norton was arrested on bigamy charges and returned to Lexington for trial. the partner later remarried.

Exington Frank Bullock Norton Ohio Missie Dishman Lexington Dishmanh

They Haunted on Sunday at Woostze Alba Company

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Julian Jordan Irel and composer Dewsy Hey wood flutist Henry as members of the Alba company. The text is garbled with unclear references to hares and a pyre. No clear event or outcome is identifiable.

Woostze Julian Jordan Irel Dewsy Hey‘wood Henry i Alba Company Hares

Banks Win Tax Case Overvalued Stock Returns

Judge Hudson at Newberry rules against the controller general order to tax bank stock at market price rather than face value. Banks across the state challenged the change and won the test case. A railroad tax case similar to the bank ruling is expected to be heard soon as returns are raised statewide.

Charleston D. C Hudson Newberry

Moro Canadian Cabinet Changes

A leading official of the Inter-Colonial railway reports Mackenzie Bowell will not head the railways department. The post will go to Sir Adolphe Caron once Angers retires after Mercier cabinet dismissal. Caron, currently militia minister, to be sworn in before month end.

UEBEC Inter-Colonial Railway Mackenzie Bowell Department of Railways Angers Mercier Adolphe Caron Militia

Bert Hetzler Dies After Stable Accident In Orange Township

Bert Hetzler a 14 year old son of George Hetzler farmer in Orange township died from skull fracture after a horse kicked him in the head following a fall when the horse panicked in a relative’s stable. The accident occurred after a family visit on Sunday.

Sipney Bert Hetzler George Hetzler Orange Township Hetzler Bert

Vote for Delegates-at-Large Result Report

Governor Pattison and Secretary Harrity declare official counts for delegates at large to the constitutional convention. Powderly tops the Republican list with 370,870 votes, Monaghan leads the Democrats with 329,980, Mullen heads the Prohibition tally at 150,603, while Connock has 15,460.

Hargispera Pattison Harrity Master Workman Powderly Henry M. Edwards Herman Kramer Philadelphia Robert E. Monaghan George A. Jenks United States A. Foster Mullen G. B. Connock

Allen's Discovery for Piles Promoted in Ad

An advertisement touts Allen's Discovery for piles claiming it cures blind bleeding and itching piles when other treatments fail. The copy promises immediate itch relief, soreness reduction, poultice action, and tumor absorption. Sold by druggists for 60 cents.

Allen

Better Than Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood and Tones System

Patent medicine claim details a tonic that purports to purify blood and regulate digestion. It asserts cures for dyspepsia and liver and kidney troubles, enhances appetite, and stabilizes bodily systems. Sold by Laubach & Boyd in Wooster, Ohio.

Laubach & Boyd, Wooster, O

Mother Grays Sweet Worm Powders Thrive in Drug Stores

A brief ad like item notes Mother Grays Sweet Worm Powders has long been used at a New York home for children and is now sold by all druggists at 25 cents a package. The remedy claims to remove worms, be harmless, pleasant to take, and help feverishness and constipation. Also mentions Blush of Roses by Zimmerman and Albert Bierstadt selling a painting for $50.

Orsaly Carter Carter Medicine CO New York Europe McKinley Aldrich Mills Mother Gray

Catarrh Seen As Constitutional Disease Says Medical Panel

The group including Dr Dio Lewis and Prof Gross concludes catarrh is constitutional and needs a constitutional remedy. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for curing catarrh and various digestive troubles, with claims of broad healing support. It notes a statistic about marriages, stating that 8 percent of marriages involve parties who were married before.

Dio Lewis Gross Othere

Incoherent Crime and Patent Remedy Claims Chronicle

Fragmented 19th century clipped advertisement text describes medical cures and dubious claims. Reports a rattlesnake, a Swamp Root product, and Chamberlain remedies with prices and druggists. Mentions India literacy and a large life insurance note for the Earl of Dudley.

Earl of Dudley

Sulphur Witteres? Reputed cure_count in Iowa testimonial

A Waverly Iowa resident claims sulphur preparations cured long standing catarrh and liver trouble after ten years of decline. He reports a 45 pound loss and rapid deterioration before trying the remedy with six bottles, restoring health and faith in medicine. The Island of Malta is noted as the most densely populated place on earth.

Waverly Iowa Sulphur Wittrrs Smith P Island of Malta U. S

Burglar Captured After Break-in at Wood Residence

Early morning burglary near Main Street ends when John Wood awakens to a glass break and receives a blow to the head. Wood grapples the intruder, holds him until help arrives, and records show the suspect’s name as Robert Terry. A bottle of a remedy is found at the scene and ads for various tonics and medicines appear in the text.

John Wood Main Street Mrs. Wood Kurchange

Catarrh Remedy Offer Promises $800 Guarantee

The ad claims Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy can prevent temple and head symptoms from worsening into consumption. It promises $800 for an incurable case and a $300 or Letter-a cure, urging readers to try the product with a risk offer.

Porous Plaster Claim Read in 1890 Letter

Russell Sage recounts his long use of Allcock's Porous Plasters from 506 Fir Street AVENUS New York. He states frequent cures for rheumatic pains and side and back pains. A chest and back pain relief is described, and his family would not be without them.

Neander FirrTi Avenus New York Urry Wec Sears All¢ock

National Grange officers visit Springfield meeting

In Springfield a Grange gathering heard remarks from lecturer Davis on community service and education. The event highlighted officer reports and plans for local agricultural programs and youth outreach.

Feak and Weable and the Favorite Prescription Tale

A friend mispronounces words shifting weak and feeble to Feak and weeble while praising the Favorite Prescription tonic. The ad extols its strength for overworked and nervous women and claims it relieves anxiety insomnia hysteria and prostration with improved sleep and mood. The passage ends with a garbled note about alarm clocks in a bedstead.

Ely's Cream Restores Health Says Readers

A reader Mary Thompson of Cerro Gordo Illinois reports relief from catarrh after using Ely's Cream several times and claims a full cure is near. Henry Billings of Washington DC endorses Ely's Team Raim as a simple remedy for a long standing catarrh.

Ely Raim Iit Henry Billings Ension Atv'y Washington Mary Thompson Cerro Gordo

Scotch Sarsaparilla Offered At Half Price In Harvad Area

An advertisement urges readers to buy Scotch Sarsaparila for 50 cents a bottle at Laubach Hoyd's, contrasting it with a $1.00 fin. The notice also mentions a temperance society in Harvard and claims of a cure for rheumatism in 168 days, though details are unclear due to garbled text.

Wei Ieee Dr. King Laubach & Boyd's Laubach % Hoyd’s

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