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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1895
Page
2
The writing vents bold political accusations about Grover Cleveland and party tactics. It mocks Democratic policy, praises Republican skepticism, and questions motives behind wartime spending and leadership. The fragment reads as a heated opinion piece on 19th century politics.
The text highlights Tamaery as the sole US Senator supporting Campbell while Carl Seburz criticizes Tammany Hall’s corruption. It notes Lith’s partial aid to Campbell over four months and a harsh eulogy of organized crime within Tammany Hall, measuring the political cost of such misconduct.
A careful study of the Congressional Record reveals Brice's role in a late session move aimed at blocking the Louisiana lottery. The silence and actions of Senator Hoar countered the effort, while Brice’s involvement remains in the public record. Campbell and Brice were central to the Springfield convention drama, casting Brice as the pivotal figure in the nomination and the only way to oppose Brice was to vote for Campbell.
The article argues the country’s improved state stems from the defeat of the Democratic congress and the November public verdict against the Democrats. It says Republican control will restore stability and confidence, while warning that a Democratic victory in Ohio would harm business and reduce prospects for recovery. Governor Foster and Frank H Southard are cited discussing Campbell’s aggressive campaign rhetoric as piracy on the political seas.
Rev L M Kahns of Washington DC visits son Captain Kahns in Wooster after touring Springfield and Millersburg. Various locals seen or traveling including J M McFadden of Jefferson Klaw & Erlange, Miss Kate Lang from Poughkeepsie, and John W Long of Alliance. A Wooster Vegetable Growers Association meeting set for Nov 9 1895 at 2 pm. Also brief updates on real estate moves, milling progress, and a local court case where Lewis Gardner was acquitted after arrest for assault on Charles Berbert.
The clerk of court must not charge for pension certificates or oath affidavits under section 1264 of the revised Statutes of Ontario in force since April 8. The article also notes an exhibition of chrysanthemum moullyi at the Experiment Station gardens and a new sub irrigation method showing farmers gains up to 100 percent over surface sprinkling.
Gov Campbell and ex congressmen Finley and Outhwaite head to Wooster arriving by 2 p m in a special car and train for Massillon at 5 pm. Sheriff Garver shows national colors at county buildings marking a holiday feel as Orrville band arrives on train 31 with music.
Remarkable account of Mirch Gregor near Fredericksburg who grew a giant bean plant in May. The stem head rose eight feet high and four inches thick, with a single branch bearing 187 pods each containing three beans totaling 411 beans from one head. A leaf measured 30% inches across, and the seed producer offers a $25 prize for the largest leaf from plants grown from their product.
The county teachers association meeting in Wayne Ashland and Medina counties runs Friday evening November 8 and Saturday November 9 1895 with a strong program. Dr R T Stevenson of Ohio Wesleyan University and Dr James H Van Held of Ohio State University will speak. Superintendent Kinnison of Wellington will read a paper and rounds table discussions cover reading spelling math geography civics rhetoric libraries and more. Numerous invited participants and teachers to attend roles include many local names.
Judge Dowell and David Stusselman visited the town while Prohibition rallies drew attendees. A flurry of social calls included families from Summit and Mechanicstown. Miss Mamie Cowdray and Mrs. D. Zearing were noted. Land boom rumors and cemetery plans sparked town chatter as residents prepared for winter.
A Sugarcreek township speaker calls for unity across parties to elect H. M. Fady as county commissioner. He praises Fady as clean, honorable, and capable and urges voters to set aside politics. The speaker predicts a strong turnout for Ruay leaving Sugarcreek.
Market sheet listing corrected prices for groceries, provisions, grains, hay, and live stock for October 20 1895. Includes Wheat Flour Cork Oats Butter Eggs Lard Ham Cheese Potatoes Onions Turkeys Chickens Dried fruits and livestock quotes with local dealer Frick & Tyler and references to Boston New York markets. Death noted: a local person died yesterday evening.
Miss Hont and Mrs Alica Saybolt of Wooster shared tea with Mrs Charles Young of Wooster at the Conrad on Tuesday night. Mrs Young spent last week with her mother-in-law at New man. West Salem Reporter lists Thomas Gedner and Miss Mary Goldier of Wouter visiting sister Mrs Wallace Painter on Saturday night and Sunday. John A Myers of Wooster visited his uncle and aunt John Myers and wife in Lattsaburg on Sunday.
marshal shultz discovers a ming indiffére hent of ae Hee the ightest mad tpo atrongly go guard d no one are lowed to see him. martin talke freely with ane prison ers and claims he killed schuitz wit defense. he declares the case bad as has been reported.
A hotel in Tagonda burned with guests escaping. Western Union office, clothing shop, hat and drug stores burned. roof collapsed and Dayton sought aid. In Sprineretp Ohio a boxing match ended without a winner after three rounds under Ohio lightweight title purse. Forest fires near Chillicothe extinguished by rain. Vicky Halt Jr., 59, was killed at a railroad crossing in Cannon, leaving a wife and six children.
In Bellefontaine Fran Eddington is charged with breaking from the county jail during a guard break through the outer door. Elsewhere at Waxire on October 30 robbers blew open the safe of M Sillick's store and secured 1,000 in currency.
Commissioner William L. Lochren reports a rise in pensioners from 969,544 as of June 30, 1894, with 9,145 new pensioners added in the year and net growth of 60. He notes $150,000,000 appropriated and $138,507,337 paid. pensions for 1897 projected at $140,000,000 along with related expenses. Also reported: De Cespe des expedition lands in Cuba. Spanish operations suspended due to rains in eastern Cuba.
George H. Smith who murdered Philip Richmeyer in Albany and Charles N. Davis who killed 6 year old Maggie Shannon at Cohoes were executed in the electric chair at Clinton prison on October 28 and 29. Both convicts were sentenced in September with no appeal filed. The report notes the lack of sentimental rituals and includes other local items such as newborn triplets named Patience Constance and Courage, rebellion progress volumes, a shooting incident in Indiana, extraordinary concessions from Russia, a Wisconsin smuggling case, Virginia legislature activity, and other scattered notes.
Constantinople reports a massacre in the Baiburt district near Hazeroum and Trebizond with mobs of Mussalians and Lazes setting houses and schools on fire. Armenians fled and were shot, with some women raped or mutilated. Churches desecrated, villages pillaged, and property carried off. about 150 Armenians killed. Officials aid protection was dispatched after the slaughter ended.
Oct 29 report from Martinaburg Pennsylvan ia notes Tussey Mountain Mining and Smelting may strike it rich at Henrietta plant after analysis shows quartz assay worth $30,000 per car load. Also census: City of Mexico counts 934,977 residents with 146,786 in suburbs, totaling about 1.08 million.
Obituary notices report interment for Swinehart at Mount… Swinehart widow Ida, daughter of Peter How Mac of Chester township, in Wayne. Also noted is Aloesg of Brights Disease, eldest daughter Mary J Murphy, funeral at Mary’s Catholic church in Yayesville, Ashland. Harrison Cyphers obituary dated Thursday Oct 17 1695 mentions his family and community.
Jesse McClellan as Executor of Samuel Mitchel deceased offers the Wayne County Ohio estate real property for sale on Saturday November 16 1906 at 1 oclock p m at the south door of the Court House Wooster detailing Northwest quarter of section 4 township 14 range 13 totaling about 100 acres plus an east side strip in section 5 about 8 acres making 190 acres total with a mortgage security and terms one third cash one third in one year and one third in two years from sale with interest.
The Wooster office offers a Friday clinic at 7 West Liberty Street in the afternoon and evening. A. Wilbon's Drug Store will host residents for a talk on chronic diseases and rectal health, focusing on accessible medical guidance.
The Ohio Insurance Department certifies Union Mutual Life Insurance Company of Portland Maine as authorized to conduct life insurance business in Ohio through April 61, with assets and liabilities and capital details summarized in the statutory statement for the preceding year.
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