Cleveland and New York Democrats split over free silver plank
The Ohio and New York Democratic scenes show tensions as Brice and Richards clash with factions. The GOP rallies for McKinley in Indianapolis and Ohio governors are noted while Cleveland denounces shifts in party lines. Local infighting in Coshocton and Wayne counties reveals Mossback vs Kids factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oke Smith
Batt
Brice
Ohio
Stichards
Coshocton
McClure
Richards
Joan A. Kuchanap
Tuscarawas
Coshocton County
Democratic Committee
Iauk Keech
Mossback
Beech
Bariah Wilkins
Bariah
McClure Still Principal Owner Of The Republican
An Ohio Democrat item notes McClure remains principal owner and director of The Republican, with influence over its operations and writings. The Wooster source says McClure’s main occupation is politics, though he is nominally a lawyer. The editorial claims he has long steered the publication despite other roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Democrat of New Philadela
James T. Irvine
McClure
Wooster
Epublican
Hile
al- Bys
Sample copy claims best Wayne County newspaper
An early 20th century style pitch touts a free trial issue of a Wayne County paper, promising far more local news than competitors. It offers annual prepaid rates for a metropolitan weekly and the Wayne County edition, stressing low cost and broad access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County
Uch
McClure Not Principal Owner Of The WoostHe Republican
A statement clarifies that Capt. McClure does not own or direct the WoostHe Republican. It notes the manager handles directing and editing, and that Capt. McClure has had no such responsibility for over ten years. The piece urges inquiring and printing facts with professional courtesy and fairness.
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Richards
McClure
Toe WoostHe Republican
Capt. McClure
Ohio Demowise
Tét Democrati “Lettie
A Talk With the Old Soldiers and 17th District Rally
A lengthy attack arguing pension cuts hurt veterans. It condemns Hoke Smith Lochren and Democratic leadership, urges a Republican shift in Congress, and defends Civil War service while urging Richards’ defeat. Includes 1894 Western Holmes County resolutions denouncing Wall Street policies and calling for Richards’ resignation.
Worth Listening To Such
Wooster ven Aquila Wiley a life long Democrat and Wayne county party leader opposes Hon J A D Richards Con candidacy and calls for a joint debate after his son A S Aidlure failed to arrange a visit. The Republican executive committee is expected to arrange discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Wooster
Aquila Wiley
Wayne County
Hon J
A. D. Richards
A.S. Aidlure
Richards
Honoring Their OF Commander at Ashland funeral
A group from Wooster and area attended the funeral of Col. Willard Slocum of the 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Ashland. Slocum, aged 74, once aided Lincoln’s 1860 campaign and served as adjutant, major, and lieutenant colonel. The service featured Grand Army of the Republic rites, a brass band procession, and an escort from the 120th Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb Fo Miller
Eason
J HK. Taylor
van Nest
M. (. Kough
Caskey
J.R. McKinney
Rey
N Kteffer
L. A. Carr
120Th Regiment
O V. 1
Ashland
Col. Willard Slocum
Xohiang
13Th Army Corps
Vickshorg
Martin Welker
Woostey
Brough
Philadelphia
Chicago
Willard Slocuth
Congregational Church
Center Street
P. B. Stroup
Ashland Band
Andrews Post G. A. R
Ashland County
Wooster
Plb. Stroup
Man Killed by Electric Car in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia, John Nice, supposedly from Cincinnati, was instantly killed by an electric street car at the corner of Ash Street and Girard Avenue on a Friday evening. The incident involved a failed jump and the car struck him, with the body to be sent to Columbus for funeral arrangements. Relatives in Indianapolis and Philadelphia coroner officials were notified as details emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nice
Indianapolis
Gad
Mr. Nice
Philadelhia
Oglumbus
Nhat
John Nice
Cincinnati
Ash Street
Girard Avenue
City’s Water Supply Exhaus tive Study Aims For Best Plan
The Wooster Water Commission conducts an exhaustive study to secure the best long term water plan for the city. A preliminary report is expected at the next City Council session as engineers review sources, flow, quality, and costs to ensure a reliable supply for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Wooster
Water Commission
Ngineer Cook
Cook
Seall Bever
Buckeye
Bowman
Woostear
Pest warning on roadside cockspur growth in Kansas farms
A Republican correspondent warns farmers about the cockspur pest spreading along roadsides and streams in Kansas. He urges rapid stamping out, noting years of monitoring and predicting trouble this summer and next, calling for gathering and burning every bare of the weed to prevent further spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Abolishing Haunt of Vice Wins City Court Action
Residents reported nightly debauchery at the Massoni house where Massoni killed Nicolo Hocca on Jane 16. Marshal Ellisperman arrested Massoni and wife, and Peter Massoni and Mrs Greaser. all pled guilty before Mayor Jeffries. Massoni and wife jailed. Massoni and wife fined 20 and 20 dollars each plus costs. Peter Massoni and Mrs Greaser fined 10 dollars each plus costs. None could liquidate. Massoni and wife sent to jail. Peter Massoni and Mrs Greaser committed until paid. Mrs Greaser once regarded respectable but left husband for Peter Massoni. Owner to be notified to cease renting the property.
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Marshall Elisperman
George Massoni
Massoni
Mike
Nicolo Hocca
Jane
Marshal Ellaperman
Ead
Peter Marioni
Anna Miller
Greaser
Jeffries
Peter Massoni
Geo. Massani
Peter Massani
Greasor
Farmers and Their Wives Riding One Another in Wayne County
A report from Friday outlines farmer gatherings and women’s participation in Wayne County. It notes a Farmers Progressive Association meeting in Wooster Township with essays by Mrs Bowman and Miss Stitts, plus talks on horse classes and early starting work. Future meetings are scheduled in October at Andrew Albright's and other local sites.
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Berriblicas
Wayne County
Tefpublican
Farmers’rogressive Association
Wooster Township
Leonard Bowman
Sirs
Bowman
Miss Stitts
Benjamin Wilson
Thomas Keeney
Andrew Albright
Practical Farmers Club
Cripton Township
Ira IY Aylesworthi's
Prairie
A. F Wels
Ayleworth
Recitatiorg
Avl
Ayltaworth
Lella
K.C
Allie Kean
Frank Maiza
W .S. Battles
W. A Craig
C. Peckham
The
Plain Township Alliance
George T Silver's
Charlea Warner
George T Silvers
Bear Mycrantz
B.F. Wallace
McCoy
Wassey Warner
McClure Eyes Victory In 7th District Contest
Nev J N Wiley of Granville Licking county, brother in law of 2 B Campbell of Shreve, is in Wooster on business. He was chaplain of the Ohio A R under Commander I 8B Brown of Zanesville. Reports from Licking County show encouragement for Capt. McClure to defeat Rich ard Messillon independent Carl A X McClure Republican candidate for Congress in the 6th district. He predicts election despite a 5000 vote plurality against him. He says life long Democrats saying they will vote for him is encouraging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Congress
Lbcger
Republic
Pension Bureau
Event Administration
J. A. D. Richards
Hero
Hoke Smith
Lochren
Fnally
Pittsburg
Gall
Wormwood
McClure
Democratic Party
Hop
Democrats
Wron
Mr. Richards
Holmes County
Wall Street
Fed
WuHeneas
17Th
Ohio
7Th
Jos Newton
Ike Hid
Berish Wilkins
Nev
J.N Wiley
Granville
Licking County
B Campbell
Shreve
Wooster
Department of Ohio
A. R
Brown
Zavesville Vourier
Capt. MecCiure
DPD
Richard Messillon
Carl AX. McCinra
Newcomerstowne
Capt McClure
Jith
Hartel Suspected in Dalton Fire Case and Train Theft
Otto Hartel, jailed for burglary and tied to the Dalton arson, faces a 20 day delay as officials review his whereabouts. Massillon Independent reports Special Officer Stacy arrested 13 tramps for riding trains. one, Hartel, identified in striped garb. Hartel’s workhouse sentence runs to October 16 with location unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Hartel
Costa
Canton
Dalton
Massillon Independent
Oficer Stacy
Ft. Wayne
Hartel
Os Town
Throngd at a church wedding in last south street crowd
A vast audience packed the Church of God on Last South Street for a public marriage between John P Winebrenner of Decatur Illinois and Miss Mattie Blessing daughter of Mr and Mrs John Blessing of the Third Ward. The 400 seat edifice was overflowing with 1000 attendees. 500 failed to gain admission and 200 to 300 stood outside. The ceremony was led by Rev Thomas W Bellingham and Rev Daniel Onstott with a floral arch, bridal party, and bouquets offered by about 40 Sunday school girls. The groom, in his early 40s, is a Winebrennerian church elder and dry goods salesman. the bride’s family hosted after the knot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
South Street
John I’, Winebrenner
Decatur
Mattie Blessing
John Blessing
Flora Matz
Thomas W Bellingham
Daniel Onstott
Dover
N. H
Porn
Decaturen
Wooster Leads in County Fire Sufferers Relief Drive
Wooster contributions to MaIton fire victims total 7 7 3 4 4 by Friday, with additional sums from Dalton Gazette readers and various local gifts. Mayor Harrold canvassed the city and reported substantial support, including cash, apples, flour, and produce, reflecting the community’s generosity.
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Wooster
Malton
Dalton Gazette
Peter Simon
John J. Steiner
Harrold
Dalton
Long Live
Wooater
Excursion Rates via Pennsylvania Lines to West and Southwest
Excursion rates to the West Northwest and Southwest via Pennsylvania Lines set for Sept 25 and Oct 9. Tickets on sale at Pennsylvania Lines ticket offices to Arkansas Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Iowa Kansas Manitoba Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Territory South Dakota Texas Utah and Wyoming. Return valid for 21 days from date of sale. Details from nearest Pennsylvania Lines Ticket Agent.
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Pennsylvania
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Indian Territory
Iews
Kansas
Manitoba
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma Territory
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Pennsylvania Lins
Dr H McFarland's Capsule Sold by Lantach and Boyd
An advertisement offers a positive cure for constipation, with a guarantee of money back if unsatisfied. The copy is garbled but references Dr H McFarland, a capsule product, and sellers Lantach and Boyd. The claim emphasizes guaranteed results or refund.
Wayne County Circuit Court docket items read before next week
Wayne County Court of Common Pleas docket for next Tuesday lists cases including Hansell & Co. v. Stacy et al, Mary Young v. Geo Young, Baughman v. Gallaher et al, Minglewood Coal Co. v. Robison and PA kit Co, Leisy v. Lovett, Sheffer v. Faber, Miller executor v. Gettgey, Central Ohio Boggy Co. v. Geiselman, Mary Roshua v. Snyder and National Bank of Wooster, and numerous others with errors or appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne County Qucnit
Hansell & Co
Sarah J. Stacy
Mary Young
Geo, Young
Ward
O. Baughman
Victor Gallaher
The
Minglewood Coal Co
Vayid Robison
Pennsylvania Kit Co
Pennsylvania KR. R. Co
Isaac Leisy
Charles M. Lovett
Dora Sheffer
Emil
Elizabeth Faber
D.D. Miller
Matilda Gettgey
Central Ohio Boggy Co
Harvey Geiselman
Mary Roshua
State of the
James Hich
State of Obaw
State of Ohio
Whitman Reider
D . Smith
Ira Sidle
D. Smith
Four Scholars As Well As Teachers
An era of reading circles is extolled with focus on the Obio Pupils' Reading Circle. It links to the Ohio Pupils' Course and High School diplomas upon completion. The plan aims to steer students away from lower quality trash, shape literary taste, and prepare for college literacy expectations. The High School course spans three years with classic works and noted authors across varied genres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG T.K
Obie
Obio
R. C
Ohio
O. PL. Co
Engoch Arden
Merchant of Venice
Irvine
Sketch Book
Oliver ‘Swist
Ancient Mariner
Bryant
Loems
Julius Cusar
Ivanhoe
Phgrim
Webster
Hayne
Julius Cwsar
Sir Launtal
Rasselas
Ben -Lur
Rudy's Pita Suppository Cure for Piles and Constipation
Odd patent medicine ad promises cure for piles and constipation with a money back guarantee. It offers a 50 cent per box price, requests two stamps for circular and a free sample to MAR LN RUDY, a registered pharmacist in Lancaster Pennsylvania. Sold by first class druggists and in Wooster by Lau bach Boyd and Geo Jr Krieger, with Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder highlighted as a World’s Fair highest award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy
Lancaster
Wooster
Laubach & Boyd and
Geo., Jr. Krieger, Dowl
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Soto
C. A Rieder
Om Square
Over Bhibley’s Jewelry
Ross W. Funck
Ctorney-At-Law
Court House
Harding & Cos
W. F. Kean
Torney-At-Law
Caskey’s Grocery
Iron Block
Nabaety Street
AU Joanbon
Jas
B. Tas LO
Johnson & Taylor
Attorneys-At-Law
Ona
Nice Bock
M'Clure
Maertin L
Smyser, McClure & Smyser
Lyurneys-At-Law
Wooster Ohio
E. W. Newkirk
Plurney-At-Law Woostér
Quinby’s Shoe Store
Emporium Block
1St Liberty Street
C. A. Lerch
W. T. Barnes
M.D. Ofrica
Buckeye and
Larwill Streets
John A. Gann
Wf. U
Houmeopathic
North Market Street
Episcopal Church
Tod. M
EYE
H. A. Hart
New Lutheran Church
N .Y
J. H. Atoll
G.W Ryall
Stoll & Ryall
Mmc
North Market
North County Ofices
Dr Stoll
Beall Avenue
Richard Elson
Orvricr
Downing Block
Square Wooster
Ohlo
Martha Washington
Coock-Boock
Woolson
George Stinson &Co
Portland
Maine
Threearray Lakes
Mackinac Island
Detroit
Toledo
Ape Mackinac
G&j. Ignace
Petoskey
Chicapo
Soo
Business College
Pas
Stifl
New York
Buzzard’s Bay
Ill
Idiana
McKinley
Bayg
Sayers
House Appropropriations Committee
United States
Argentina
Magaillon
Ohio State Board of Arbitration
Blaine
Spain
Uba
Brazil
J. A. S.ichards
Buainees
Harrison
McKinley Tomlinson
Bond
Superior
J. B. Caven
Valley Railroad
Herbert
17Th Congressional District
Nashville
Cox
Henry
J P. Hostettler
U. L. Obernoltzer
Il Crow
KR. Winbigler
Home Missionary Society of
Episcopalichurch
Wooser
Ir Ted Presbyterian Church
Gicmarted
Monittsburg
Sta. S
M. O
Entira
Rons
Sallie O. Frick
Will A. Lott
Alesman
D. Nice Store
Salle O. Frick
Hey. Wew
Anna Pope
Plana
Lott and Frick
Lev. W. W. Criley
D. D
Overholt
Edgar Frick
Jacob Frick
Mire
W. A. Tyler
Jobo Bartol
George Bartol
Wm. Brewster
A. Sayers
Reamer
Bettie Overholt
Lucy Saybolt
Sue Lightcap
Anna Dupe
Edith Milter
Lucy Milter
Anna Graeter
Emma Sonnedecker
Hattie Troutman
Messra Carl Overholt
Christ Overholt
Weat Liberty Street
Matthias Rittenhouse
Blackleyville
John Stair
Abraham Rittenhouse
Oine County
Brachleyville
Lattasburg
William Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse
Mother Rittenhouse
Stair
J. Felger
Marshallville
Aaits
John Ault
Orrville Air Grounds
W.A Ault
W. Ault
Joseph Ault
Ida Ault
Jacob Ault
Peter Ault
W. A Ault
I. N. Kieffer
Social Notes
Anna Albright
East South Street
Frank Deaver
Duluth
Mion
Bessie Tawney
Myrtie Elser
Wilhelm
Messra Smith
Nolan
Miss Deneke
Bro
Leroy
M. J. Benham
Escame
A.S. McClure
C. V. Hari
W. D. Tyler M. Quinby
W. W. Firestone
L. P. Ohliger
L. Jeffries
Issac Johnson
G .P. Emrich
J. K. McBride
Hannah ‘Jacobs
Ben Jones
Dr. Mowery
Geo. Ryall
W. A. Rottson Sr
Aquila
Wiley
Studetinod
F.j.cheney
P. Bottle
U. S
Agricultural Department
Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall BT
Wednosedya
Pennsylvania Lines
Circuit Court
Dr. Price
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