21 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1896
Page
1
The Weekly Republican asks all local correspondents to report shortages and send fresh, brief letters by Monday or Tuesday. Short letters with timely news are preferred over longer, delayed submissions.
In a plea to overdue subscribers of The Wooster Republican Weekly the paper requests payment of all owed amounts or at least a partial sum from many readers. The notice emphasizes urgency, stating even small contributions from numerous supporters would greatly aid the publication and should be sent immediately.
A Wayne County Democrat notes that Republican dailies highlight gains in Connecticut town elections while Florida sees a sweeping Democratic majority. The piece cites reported Florida Republican votes at 8,350 with three counties yet to report, contrasting with prior years when Republicans had none.
A partial Florida returns report shows Bloxham ahead of Ganby and Weeks with a large statewide Democrat lead in 1894 context, and notes on 1896 Florida GOP gains while conceding no statewide Republican turnout. It discusses Ohio and national figures, questioning McKinley prospects and Bryan’s standing amid altered vote patterns.
The article notes Florida Democratic factions uniting in a recent election while facing internal splits in November over Bryan. It cites Cleveland and Ohio vote totals from 1888 and 1892 to illustrate a one third shrinkage in Florida, contrasted with shifts in Ohio. The piece ends by highlighting market figures and a Chicago Record diagram from October 12, 1896.
The non partisan Record notes Wheat showed strength Tuesday with the fall advance not held yet closing higher than the day before. At one point it sold ½ cent above the prior high for the season. The day’s gain stood at 14¼ cents, with October closing at 9½ cents and December at 70¾ cents. New York bar silver fell to 64¾ cents, the lowest in 18 months, valuing silver in a dollar at just under 49.8 cents. A Populist statement denounces “game Democrats” aiding Bryan while plotting defeat.
The Tris Century Club heard A. W. Blackburn discuss The Fall of Silver at supervisor Charles Haapert’s home. The talk examined silver history and policy, urging commercial parity with gold and restoration of silver to legal status, followed by frank, diverse debate on gold and silver standards and future coinage. The meeting noted broad views and potential printing of the discussion.
The Fifteenth Session of the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio convened in Wooster with Dr Hills as retiring moderator. Dr Watt was elected moderator by a narrow vote, and committees were named for finance minutes and presbyteries. Dr Corbett spoke on China missions as foreign support rose, while plans and appeals for funds and lay representation were set to extend missionary work and Sunday school efforts.
An old text touts natural cures for constipation, claiming it to be the root of many illnesses. It promotes purchasing remedies from Bateman and sending stamps for a medical adviser pamphlet with endorsements and illustrations.
Athletic note shows mentions of bicycle riders and electric oil in a garbled OCR snippet. It references a Dr and a possible name sequence suggesting a technical or medical angle but lacks clear events or outcomes to confirm.
A New Haven dispatch reports a woman missionary of the American Board detailing the Armenian quarter in Constantinople. She describes mobs looting, flag removal, and violence leaving hundreds of bodies, mostly children, in the streets. Also noted are Bishop Chattard’s remarks on Ireland and a Republican plan to bring ex President Harrison to Indiana for a series of speeches.
An eminent English doctor warns that summer brings disease germs and widespread infections. He argues that a strong immune system and healthy weight help prevent illness, contrasting catching disease with catching health.
Condensed nourishment builds the system to resist disease. Take in reasonable doses all summer for those under health standard. If weight is below normal, try a bottle now.
A large train from McDonald Pennsylvania arrived in Canton to honor Major McKinley. A parade extended beyond the usual route, ending at the McKinley home where he and his wife greeted visitors. McKinley spoke to early settlers from Cuyahoga County and Cleveland about home and nation, praising mothers and wives and urging civic virtue. Also noted were remarks by Senator Hoar and a reflection on aging and friendship.
An advertised patent medicine touts Lightning Hot Drops as a universal fast relief cure. It claims to replace plasters pills and tinctures, requires no patience, and costs 26 cents with a money back guarantee if no relief is felt. Produced by Herb Medicine Co. in Springfield Ohio, and distributed by Forsake in Waristerty Zimmerman & Co.
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