24 Oct 1894
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1894
Page
1
A fragmented debate from Ohio papers discusses Democratic leadership, sub Congressmen for Richards in Licking county, and Republican prospects in Wayne County. Observations on mob violence in Fayette County and a general trend of disillusionment with the Democratic party, with voters turning toward the Republican ticket.
The Newark Tribune reports that Richards claims credit for pensions largely earned by Brice and his private secretary. An independent witness says fraud persists in Wayne county Lickingag pension claims. The piece cites a case where Richards ignored four letters, Brice intervened for a quick pension, mentions "slippery Jim" and calls the soldier issue a "chestnut" ahead of a November vote.
Georgia leaders push back on Hoke Smith administration influence while U S attorneys in Florida, Tennessee face orders to cancel campaign events. Washington rebukes partisan speaking as local Democrats claim widespread officerial bias within Wayne county and beyond.
Bradstreet's notes tin plates are active and plating abroad due to the shutdown of American works. The piece asks what Americans without work or wages will do for a living and whom they will buy from, warning that thousands are unemployed across other sectors as well, affecting American merchants and farmers.
An advertisement-like notice touts the Weekly Republican as the best Wayne County paper offering extensive local news at low cost. It promotes subscription with New York Tribune access, promising great value and urging readers to subscribe and send payment in advance.
Capt. A S McClure denounces Richards over free wool and free iron votes. The letter cites Australian farming plans in Highland County and Republican gains in Ohio counties. It argues Democrats lose support as tensions rise over gold, wool prices, and tariff policy ahead of the fall elections.
The passage argues that McKinley era tariffs hurt Leeds and Bradford exports to the United States, shifting trade inward. It claims the 40 percent ad valorem duty on woolens under Democratic tariff would allow Yorkshire manufacturers to close American woolen mills using Australian and South American wool. It warns that votes for Richards support these effects.
Blaine topped McKinley by 500 in Wayne county versus last year while McKinley’s Ohio statewide vote rose 12 percent from his first governor win. The figures imply Wayne Republicans lagged nationally and could have altered county outcomes if they matched gains elsewhere, potentially electing Smith auditor McKee commissioner Mackey and Jackson recorder with a narrow margin.
The report notes $500000 in gold shipped from New York as the first outward shipment in years and argues the Democratic tariff damages imports, exports, and employment. It cites Dun's Weekly Trade Report and predicts rising pressure on citizens, urging Republican votes to counter Clevelandism and Wilsonism.
The piece contrasts newspaper portrayals of Clevelandism with a harsh critique of Democratic rhetoric. It cites Railway Age figures showing 32 railroads with large debts and miles under receivership in 1894, suggesting a national financial strain. It argues wage earners will vote against the Democratic party amid vast losses for widows and orphans.
An editor denounces the Democratic administration as the cause of widespread hardship including idle mills low prices and slow pay, and urges voting for Capt. McClure over Richards. The piece condemns Richards for opposing iron and steel protection and pension protections and calls for support of Smith or Electren for justice.
Captain A McClure, Republican Standard bearer for this congressional district, is touring CosnocTon county this week. He spoke to large crowds at Blissfield last night and at Warsaw tonight, and he was warmly received at every stop. If signs hold, he is favored to win the next congressional seat.
Wayne County Democrats demand reason for General Wiley’s absence from the speaker list for meetings addressed by Hon. Jams A. D Richards and peers. They recall Wiley’s prominence at Wooster events on June 23 1892 and January celebrations and urge a public statement from him on supporting Richards for Congress. They warn that Republican outlook motivates daily readership.
Gen W F Raynolds died at 5 a.m. at his Detroit home after a long career in engineering and public service. A West Point graduate, he led lighthouse and lake survey work, served as chief engineer in key campaigns, and later devoted himself to charitable and religious causes. He was married to Mary H Farnett. they planned a December golden anniversary.
Columbus Oct. 1 The office of county auditor sees its first change in 18 years with Mr Halliday, a Republican, elected over the Democratic deputy predecessors. The outsider enters amid a debt ridden county, with total indebtedness reported at $1,218,000 and drafts totaling $196,189.
A profile of Col William L Strong the reform Republican candidate for New York mayor detailing his Ohio origins from Londonville Ashland county his early work as a Wooster store boy clerk in Mansfield and Wooster his rise in dry goods to W L Strong Co and later wealth his role in Garfield era business clubs and political affiliations including Union League Merchants Republican and Colonial clubs based on a New York Herald feature.
A boastful note touts the Daily Republican as the source for all home and foreign news for two cents a day urging readers to consult it to know what has occurred.
Dr Elias Compton presented a thorough paper on hypnotism tracing its belief and practice from ancient times to today. The discussion covered production methods, main theories including animal magnetism neurosis and suggestion, and dramatic examples such as multiple personalities and post hypnotic suggestions with therapeutic and legal implications.
An outline argues that converting a Massillon to Ashland route via Wooster and Blansburg to an extended line westward to an electric railroad would bypass the impracticable grade of a steam line and offer strong profits as an investment.
Eisra reports a monthly Anti-Saloon League mass meeting at the Opera House in Wooster. Rev. W. C. Dawson delivered a clear address on the fourfold attack of the rum traffic, urging attendance at caucus and support for a candidate "straight on this important question" as the movement grows across Lorain County and the state.
The county previews Captain McClure winning as Postmaster Richards loses influence amid editorials. The county votes in three weeks, to decide support for McClure against Richards, with the wool industry and federal beet toward gold standard themes shaping the campaign.
An advert promotes Rally's ile Suppository claiming guaranteed relief for piles and constipation with a 50 cents price per box. It notes a refund option and requests two stamps for a circular, citing a pharmacist in Landgater, Pa, and lists Wooster dealers Lau Bach & Boyd and Geo Krieger.
Wayne County taxpayers gain relief as Ohio Supreme Court affirms that state paid the $85,000 loan for the Agricultural Experiment Station. Legislation earlier authorized borrowing $500,000 and transferring funds, ending further tax actions. Tax remittance planned for June payments and funds already in the Experiment Station account to be handled by county officials.
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder boasts two major awards from 1894 and 1898. It claims highest honors at California Midwinter Fair and the World's Columbian Exposition, with judges' unanimous praise for leavening power purity and excellence. The Chicago win proclaims it the foremost baking powder in the world.
A Canton mother praises Dr Hand s Colic Cure noting it relieves wind and soothes babies after trying paregoric and catnip tea. She also endorses Dr Hand s Colic Cure, Dr Hand s Teething Lotion, and Dr Hand s products, saying they are worth far more than their cost.
A Republican editorial urges readers to sign letters to the editor and explains why unsigned submissions from towns like East Union cannot be printed. The piece defends responsible correspondence and vows legal action against anonymous writers who misuse the paper.
Audiences praised Win Morris and his company for The List Paradise at the City Opera House. Critics called it the best modern drama in the city and noted the company’s even balance and strong merit, warning of sparse future bookings until November 9.
The Stark county treasury faces a 614000 shortage amid a long running scheme. Daily cash draws and nightly entries concealed repeated payments of checks from the vault. Experts Peckinpaugh and Mandru race to finish audits, with potential timing tied to post election reporting and possible delays.
A crowded docket lists judges and administrators handling land sales wills and estates in Wayne county. Cases include Jobo C McClarran and F F H Pope as administrators seeking to sell parcels. petitions to appropriate land for streets by Walter city. wills of Oliver Stringer Ul rich Rueggseger and John Sauer probated. guardianships and appraisals ordered. hearings set for December and February. and condemnation proceedings with Wooster Building and Loan as party.
Recent real estate transfers include warranty deeds from Edward Bixler to John Nolte and others in Spink's east addition Wooster, and Jules Hugulet to Wm and Delia Berger in Paint township. Multiple other deeds cover parcels across Chippewa Dalton Plain Madisonville and nearby townships with amounts ranging from 1 to 6,000 dollars, plus quit-claims and administrator deeds.
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