Election slate and transit hopes in Ohio report
The article lists candidates for state offices including Secretary of State and Supreme Court judges, and notes a plan for an electric railway linking Norwalk Milan and possibly Wooster with through cars hourly. It mentions cholera recovery reports from New York and Europe and hints at Wooster electric rail ambitions.
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Sanoys Sey
Norwalk
Milan
Wooster
Enelke
University and Experiment Station
City Patronage Shapes Wooster’s Local Growth
The excerpt urges residents to support Wooster merchants and manufacturers to sustain a live daily paper. It argues local prosperity depends on citizen patronage, contrasting home support with continuing to fund foreign city papers, and calls for faith by deeds to boost Wooster’s enterprises.
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Wooster
Governor McKinley a Protector Ta champion sought nationwide
Governor McKinley is hailed by progressive elements as the protection champion. His Protection benefits for industry have made him a household name and the most desired speaker for statesmen across the United States. He cannot answer all calls as he can best address the Protective Tariff issue.
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McKinley
United States
Horse Editor Urges Humble Critics to Emulate Horses
The writer extols the horse’s usefulness and urges a critic to imitate its virtues to gain public appreciation. It argues the critic, a gifted linguist, remains undervalued and unused, lacking a respectable nom de plume, and reflects on grammar errors as a path of the critic.
Grover at Gray Gables Poem Critics Grover Barton
A historical poem satirizes Grover Cleveland at Gray Gables regarding free trade and pension vetoes. The piece questions leadership and imagines public reckoning after an implied political defeat.
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Grover
Gray Gables
Letter Outside the Ring and Notable Names
The column critiques Cleveland's acceptance letter as outside the ring and notes Crocker's reaction to Tamany forces. It also mourns Prof. Gilmore, recalls his Akron-Wooster promise, honors musical memory, and lauds Gladstone and Senator John Sherman as eminent figures in England and America.
Sickles Speaks On Cleveland Vote At Chicago Convention
Gen Charles H T Collis writes to Gen Daniel E Sickles praising his fearless view on President Harrison’s army service versus those who served with substitutes. Sickles has not denied his Chicago assertion that Union Veterans would not vote for Grover Cleveland.
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Charles H. T. Collis
Daniel E. Sicsley
Harrison
Sickles
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Mail & Herpress
All Things to All Men Pitches a Perennial Candidate
A reader comments on a candidate's acceptance letter, criticizing its length and vague content. The letter allegedly splits attention between tariff issues and other topics, including the Force bill, civil service reform, parochial schools, pensions, immigration, money, and the World's Fair. The reader finds the prose flat and weak next to President Harrison, calling it a meaningless mass of generalities.
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Harrison
Durham Globe Opinion Calls Democrats to Stand Against North
The Durham Globe denounces Republicans and praises Democratic supremacy in Congress. It laments alleged theft and corruption by the North and urges Democrats to confront them, claiming the paper reflects its own Democratic stance.
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Congress
Durham
N.C
Globe
Dem
Durham Globe
Magnificent Wooster Store Draws Shoppers From Across the County
The Wooster article extols Harry McClarran’s mammoth grocery and provisions store. It boasts a complete stock from fresh vegetables to tropical fruits, canned goods from major canneries, Queensware and china, all at remarkably reasonable prices.
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Woost
Wooster
Manfield Massilon
Catton
Ion
Harry McClarran
China
Air
LoCtarran
Henry McClarran
Why the South Loves Cleveland
A Durham North Carolina Globe letter argues Grover Cleveland is praised for hiring cheap representatives to handle Reconstruction issues, praising his restraint and business approach. It claims Northern troops cost $314 monthly and claims Cleveland avoided war to protect Southern interests, framing him as prudent and patriotic.
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North Carolina
Grover Cleveland
the Globe
Cleveland
Southland
Durham
N. C
Globe
Dem
Tribute to Republican leaders at Cooper Union rally
Hon Thomas C Platt extols James G Blaine William McKinley Jr Benjamin Harrison at Cooper Union NY praising protection to American industries and urging unity for victory on election day. Applause follows as supporters rally behind Harrigan Reid and Victory banners.
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Thomas C. Platt
New York
Grand Republican Valley
Cooper Union
James G. Blaine
Harrison
Whitelaw Rein
Platt
Minneapolis
Ohio
William McKinley Jr
Maine
Benjamyn Harrison
Indiana
Grand Old
Republican Party
Harrigan
Reid
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Ad Urges Quick Cold Cure
An advertisement warns that fall colds may linger through winter risking chronic bronchitis. It promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a low cost cure for bad colds and croup, sold by Laubach and Boyd Druggists, dated October.
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Laubach and Boyd
Cosmopolitan October Issue Highlights Railways and Essays
A Cosmopolitan Magazine October number features a Plant system railways series with east of Alleghanies coverage, plus brisk essays by Lodge Cockerill Halstead. The issue touts strong illustrations, concise articles, and vigorous, fresh perspectives across topics including journalism and European liberal tendencies.
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United States
Cosmopolitan Magazine
President Plant
Cosmopolitan
Alleghanies
Potomac
Henry Cabot Lodge
John A. Cockeril
Murat Halstead
Delphos Excerpts on Chickamauga Park Plans by Judge Gill
Judge Gill outlines Chickamauga and Chattanooga Military Park Commission plans including 50 miles of trails and six to eleven observatories 80 to 100 feet high. It will restore log cabins and set iron tables with troop movements. Ohio leads in engagements and dedication of monuments. The park aims to educate on Civil War history as the Gettysburg of the West.
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Delphos
Gill
Delaware
Chickamauga and Chattanooga Military Park Commission
Chickauga
Atone
Pike
Ringgold
Chickamauga
Rossville
McFarland Gap
Dry Valley
Ohio
Gettysburg
Local Notes From Around The County
News items from Bu tyros and surrounding towns include visits by Frank Hartzel and family, Captain Patterson of Alliance, and Dr. Warner at the North Central Ohio Medical Association. A McConahay reunion honors John McConahay of Nebraska, a monument to John Johnson is unveiled, and James Clouse welcomes a new daughter. Other notes cover moving to Akron, a partnership forming a general store, a real estate sale, and social events at Race Hall for the M E church.
Oberlin Business College Briefly Reopens With Notable Upgrades
The Oberlin Business College opens a new school year under favorable conditions after extensive improvements. In the Goodrich block the business department and office rooms received a maple floor refined woodwork new papering curtains blackboards rugs and new pictures. The shorthand and typewriting rooms were remodeled and furnished with Remington Smith Premier and Caligraph machines. Mr J Henderson now leads the school with a strong staff, and classes are already underway with strong attendance.
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Goodrich
S. 8
Houghton
Uoberlin
West College Street
Remington, Smith
Premier
J . Henderson
Oterlin News
Local Church Updates and Community Notes
The M E conference renewed Rev J D Barnett for another year. Rev M Beck preached at Advent House. J D Cameron and wife of Indiana visit Harman family. Postmaster D E Snyder and family plan Massillon trip to visit sister. Advent Sunday School picnic held in Henry Saunders grove. Ludwick moves to Mrs Hall’s home and starts school in No 3 tomorrow. Born to Mr and Mrs W H Meires a daughter. Frank Green awalt weds Ida Mellinger with Rev J N Miller officiating. Mrs L A Hall, Idaho, visits her parents. Mrs Cubbison and daughter visit Morris then return to Canton.
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M E
J. D. Barnett
Mooreland
M. Beck
Advent House
J.D Cameron
Indiana
and Airs
Harman
D. E Snyder
Massillon
Snyder
Advent
Henry Saunder
M. Ludwick
Hall
W.H Meires
J.N. Miller
Frank Greenawalt
Ida Mellinger
L. A Hall
Idaho
Cubbison
World and Local Briefs From The News
Secretary of State Foster notifies European governments invited to the international monetary conference that it will be held in Brussels starting November 8. Clifford Galverly of Toronto seeks council permission to cross Niagara Gorge November 1 on a wire cable, aiming to rival Blondin, but approval is doubtful. The Chicago Amnesty Association withholds petitions for pardon of Haymarket defendants until after the November election. Rev FE Crocker, a Methodist minister, was killed near Jones Town NC when his buggy was struck by a train after his horse ran away. Olive Odell of Winnipeg, a church figure and CP official’s daughter, was found dead in her parents’ kitchen with a bullet wound. police suspect complicity. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised for health and happiness.
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Foster
Brussels
Clifford Galverly
Toronto
Common Council
Niagara Gorge
Blondin
Chicago Amnesty Association
Fielden
Neebe
Schwab
Haymarket
FE. Crocker
Jonestown
Olive Odell
Winnipeg
Episcopal Church
Mysterio
Haslle
Golden Corners Bible Services at Wayne Church
Communion services will be held at Wayne church on next Sabbath at 12 00 o clock Preparatory meeting on Saturday at 2 00 o clock Mrs Ida Fletcher left for her home at Chicago on Friday last accompanied by her sister Miss Jennie Armstrong on Tuesday of last week a little daughter came to the home of Mr and Mrs Fr Hough John McConahay of South Sioux City Neb after attending the G A encampment at Washington is visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity James Johnson and brother Samuel of Huntington Ind visited their aged mother brothers and other relatives and friends there last week Mr and Mrs Over son and daughter took a trip to Mansfield last week to visit Mrs Over s brother and attend the air Miss Sadie McVoy left for Spencer ville Ohio last Wednesday where she expects to remain for a time with an aunt Peter Spangier is dangerously ill with Brights disease.
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Frank Hartzel
Butyros
Thomas Patterson
Nation City
Kelser
M. E. Church
J.P. Patterson
Alliance
Congress
Warner
Ashland
North Central Ohio Medical Association
Opera House
Woman’s Aid Society
U. B. Church
3. W. White
Shreve
Isaac Barnett
Wooster
Erza Jacobs Ane
McConahay
William H. Lehr
John Johnson
James Clouse
James
Heiser
A. J. Weeterholt
Lincoln
Wneb
J. Laurance
John Brown
Jill McKee
Glenn
Wayne Church
Ida Fletcher
Chicago
Jennie Armstrong
Fr. Hough
John McConahay
South
Sioux City
Neb
James Johnson
Samuel
Huntington
Ind
Over
Mansfield
Mrs Over
Sadie McVoy
Spencerville
Ohio
Peter Spangier
Pension Claims and Appeals Notice in Wooster Republican
Announcement seeks names and post office addresses of honorably discharged soldiers and heirs not receiving full pensions or pay under law. Requests data for potential claims under new laws and rulings, with no charge for information. Send to Pension Attorney in care of Wooster Republican.
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Algo
Wooster
Cholera scare turns out to be severe dysentery in New Jersey
A rumor of a cholera outbreak at Halmatta New Jersey caused local alarm but investigations showed the illness was violent dysentery. A Jamesburg merchant praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as effective in severe cases. Sold by Laubach and Boyd Druggists. October
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Halmatta
N. J
Willard
Jamesburg
Helmetth
Chamberlain
Laubach and Boyd
Cooley Gang Leader Frank Cooley Shot During Clash
Sparsely documented battle details from Liberty Pa recount Sheriff McCormick leading a posse to pursue Frank Cooley. The outlaw fired six shots, drawing the sheriff close enough to wound him, while Ramsey was captured later near Fairchance. Letters found suggest internal gang contacts and a $1500 reward fate tied to Cooley’s body.
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Frank Cooley
cCormick
Alow
Trunter
lUmontown
Cooley
Liberty
Jack
Trani
Bert
Frank
Jack Ramsey
Shenff
McCormick
Undertaker Grosjean sells rooming house changes hands
Grojean sells his double room establishment to Aul Freed and Russell Aken and plans to move to Lima U to resume his former business. Several locals attend fairs in Millersburg Canton and Wooster while high school opens this week in the new school.
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Grosjean
Aul Freed
Russell Aken
Lima U
Moses Broo
Blaster
Mr Heed
Geo Searight
Millersburg
Alpha McVance
Canton
R PD. Spencer
Jacob
Wauseon
Fulton County
Two suicides reported in Council Bluffs case
In Council Bluffs on October 4 a boarder named Matt Lyon at the Western Hotel attempted suicide by morphine over a love affair. A 17 year old girl Lucy Benner died by self harm, her second attempted suicide, as her parents live in Shenandoah and her lover is a prominent member of his firs department parents.
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Council Luffs
Council Bluffs
Matt Lyon
Western Hotel
Lucy Benner
Firs
Shenandoah
Spavin Liniment and Mystic Cure Advertised in Wooster
A historical drug advertisement touts Spavin Liniment for horses claiming cures for blood spavin and related ailments with a 50 dollar savings and a Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia said to work in 1 to 8 days. It notes sellers Land and Boyd druggists in Wooster Ohio.
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Woos- TO
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Land & Boyd,idruggists, Wooster, O
Philadelphia Steam Fitters Strike For Nine Hour Day
Philadelphia steam fitters walk out for a nine hour work day and uniform wages. The new schedule took effect October 1 but lacked signed agreements, affecting about 200 workers employed by six firms.
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Philadelphia
Royal Baking Powder Ad Claims Purity And Strength
An advertisement extols the Royal Baking Powder as the purest and strongest available, promising the finest flavor and lightest texture in baked goods. Professor Weber, chemist to the Ohio State Food and Dairy Commission, says it has long shown high leavening power and pure ingredients in repeated analyses.
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Weber
Ohio State Food and Dairy Commission
Briggs Case to Be Reopened trial set for Nov 9 at New York Presbytery
New York October 4 The annual New York Presbytery meeting began with discussion of reopening the Briggs case. The trial for Rev Dr Charles F Taree will start November 9 and run daily 2 to 5 except weekends, with public access allowed. Delegates to the synod were chosen, Briggs and conservative factions evenly represented. The body adjourned to November 9.
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New York Presbyterian Meeting
New York
Assembly
Order of the General Assembly
Charles F Taree
Baggs
Brigga
Presbytery
Cronin murder case tainted by thin fabrication says State's Attorney
From Oregon came word that Geoghegan alias Coleman is wanted for Cronin murder complicity. State's Attorney Longenecker calls the sensational reports a thin fabrication and doubts any real link to Geoghegan. He notes Cooney and Fox as separate, with Cooney a Channaael man disliked Cronin, and cites no requisitions or official papers yet.
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Cmiaco
Oregon
Gdoghegan
Coleman
Cronin
Longenecker
Dan Coughlin
Supreme Court
Geoghegan
Coughlin
Supremehart
Cooney
Fox
Administratrix Named for Eve J Blanker Estate
One undersigned has been duly appointed administratrix of the estate of Eve J Blanker late of Wayne County Ohio deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims not presented will be authenticated for allowance. Sept 19.
Wheat theft complaints rise across Kentucky and Ohio
Reports from Cincinnati describe growing wheat depredations spreading from Kentucky into southeastern Indiana and Southern Ohio. Farmers push grain to market as carloads moving south become heated en route, reflecting broader regional losses and concern.
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Cincinnati
Kentucky
Indiana
Sido
Ohio
Appointment of SE as Executor for Mary Jameson estate
SE undernrghed has been duly appointed executor of the Estate of Mary Jameson late of Wayte County Ohio deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those having claims against the same will present them duly authenticated for settlement at Wooster Ohio. September 19 1892.
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Mary
Jameson
Wayte County
Ohio
Wooster
J. C. Lam
Wayne County
Oho
J. Carter McCulloch
G. Woosten
Estate of Jo Mater notice to heirs and creditors
The undersigned trustee seeks final settlement of the Estate of Jo Mater late of Wayne County Ohio. All sons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment and those with claims should present them duly authenticated for allowance. Elizabeth Van Meter Wooster Ohio September 1913.
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Wayne County
Ohio
Allowancs
Elizabeth van Meter
Wooster
WousTeg
Freight Depot Burned on Crawford Street
A freight depot at the Big Four Railroad on Est Crawford street was destroyed by fire. The building loss is listed at 7000 dollars, fully insured, while goods stored inside are valued around 5000 dollars and nearly all insured.
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Astavbay
Umer
Eceary
Big Four Railroad
Crawford Street
Garfield Hut for the Fair A historic rail hut on display
Major Moses Handy may receive a Garfield era exhibit built from the tied rails of the former transcontinental railroad line. Oliver Doud Byron bought the track after President’s body was moved and used a hut for a studio in Elberon New Jersey. He plans to ship it to Chicago for fair display if guardianship is arranged.
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Carcano
Moses Handy
Pennsylvania
Elberon
N. J
Oliver Doud Byron
Byron
Monmouth
Chicago
Quarantine Lifts at Camps Low and Erben
End of the cholera scare as the quarantine at Camps Low and Erben is lifted. Mrs Domiz and her four children along with Mrs Grugsner and her newborn leave for Island. Camp Low is nearly closed.
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Camp Low
Sanpy Hoox
N. J
Camps Low
Erben
Domiz
Grugsner
Island
Slayers Goodwin in Percival Flats Receives 19 Year Sentence
New York reports Burton C Webster, convicted of killing Goodwin in the Percival flats on August 1, 1801, has been sentenced to nineteen years imprisonment or within one year of the extreme penalty.
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New York
Burton C Webster
Goodwin
Percival Flats
Hotel proprietor's gas explosion kills in S C city
Charles Winchester, owner of a small local hotel in Yashton S C, sprinkled gasoline to kill bedbugs. The resulting vapors reached a stove and caused an explosion, killing Winchester.
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Yashton
S. C
Charles Winchester
Winchester
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