04 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1895
Page
1
The fragment lists monthly circulation figures for 1804 and 1895, noting values for January February March and the first six months. It appears to compare totals and copies per month, with several OCR errors but preserves the notion of a periodical circulation report.
Campbell faces questions over free silver while Brice dominates Ohio politics. Compressed air may rival electricity for streetcars as Pittsb ur hosts Knights Templar in 1898. Quay is pictured as a fighter. Germany marks a historic surrender. debates cite Debs era strikes and regional campaign finance issues. County centennial plans prompt urgent questions and nationwide interest.
Charles P Griffin lost the 33d district Republican convention for State Senator at Findlay amid personal rifts and self-interest. The outcome rested on his own actions rather than party ties or Foraker friendship, and blame on monopolies is deemed inaccurate by observers.
The Bucyrus Forum questions the value of proclaiming broad Democratic support for free and unlimited coinage of silver. It argues the Brice platform from Springfield misrepresents the party’s stance and criticizes the convention’s influence on the issue.
A fragmented 1895-era summary rails at Senator Brice and party manipulation over free silver. It cites Wyandot county delegates at Springfield, notes betrayals by leading Democrats, and cites a Denver Rocky Mountain News account showing Cleveland and Brice collusion to trap free coinage votes, with Weaver praised by the repudiating signer.
The Ashland Gazette produced a 10 000 copy souvenir edition featuring 32 pages of illustrated industry profiles and biographical sketches. It includes portraits of notable Ashland County natives such as US Senator W Ho AI son of Iowa, Judge P b Gross cup of Chicago, Dr J E Stubbe of Nevada, and Studebaker Brothers among others.
The article describes a power struggle where Campbell loses control over his campaign manager, naming Dr. Nortop of Tiffin, while Brice vetoes Nortop and denies contract knowledge. It reveals Brice’s tactic of sidelining Campbell and sets up two Democratic committees in Stark County to direct funds to the legislative ticket.
Wayne County continues to document Mexican War veterans. Dunnane W. Rouse, born in Geneva, Ashtabula Co., now a prosperous owner of multiple properties, enlisted at age 20 in Westfield Medina county and served as baker with the Wooster company. Other Wayne veterans cited are Augustus Markle and D K France, with Perry Murry noted as a local enlistment.
R H Lea met Loudonville police and Eastern Central railroad officials on Saturday to organize an engineering corps. The group will survey from Galion to Lafayette Indiana with Lea in charge and J H Clark of Carrollton assisting. Preliminary survey expected in about days before line location begins.
The Wooster Medina and Cleveland Street Railway Company held a meeting in Wooster to organize elect directors and plan rights of way. Crosby Thompson and H M McDowell named directors, with Hawley as secretary. Projections show stock subscriptions exceeding legal minimum and work to begin immediately on right of way and preliminary plans. Choices of routes under discussion with two main proposals and a third possible deviation. progress expected within weeks.
Andrew Albright, 49, long a resident of Wooster, died by hanging at his Madison Hill home. Once ill with sun stroke and later health troubles, he faced crushing worry over farm grain storage. His wife Mrs Albright found his body. funeral set for Friday at 2 PM from Madison Hill residence, burial in Wooster Cemetery.
A fragmented column from Burbank Oregon year 1898 contains satirical and reform minded jabs at democracy, coinage debates, social manners, and public figures. It critiques politicians values, notes copper and gold currency theory, mocks corruption, and ends with a dated August 1898 stamp from Burbank Ohio.
About twenty members of the Shreve Farmers Club and others visited the Experiment Station on Thursday. Dr. W. K. Foltz of Akron and M. A. Miller were present. Several Smithville farmers and others toured the station on Friday with names including P. Crites and J. J. Crites. Dr. E. E. White, former Purdue University president, visited Thursday with Superintendent Haupert.
A quip compares life imprisonment to a life long disease like scrofula, arguing the former would be preferable if not for Ayar's Sarsaparilla that supposedly restores health and happiness, doubting the remedy’s efficacy. The remark reflects satirical commentary on remedies and punishment.
The Waynes County Teacher's Institute for 1895 closed after a day of lectures on reading methods, psychology, grading country schools, and proper punishment. Speakers criticized improper university psychology, endorsed three grade systems, and demonstrated a long-distance engraving transfer device. Attendance fell in the morning, improved slightly in the afternoon, and adjournment followed at 4:40 PM.
An advertisement proclaims expelling poisons and impurities from blood and curing skin and blood diseases from eczema to scrofula. It claims clear skin and a healthy body, promises radical cures for swollen glands and tumors, and touts benefits for frail or unhealthy children. It urges readers to write to a World's Homeopathic Institute for remedies.
Incomplete OCR fragment shows scattered words about Beews the Darb and public notices at home. No coherent event or names beyond isolated tokens.
The Wayne's Centennial event drew 6 000 to 7 000 people for the Pioneer Association picnic in Highland Park Saturday. President Kieffer noted tight finances but the treasury improved by day’s end. Major Harvey Howard led an old soldiers drill and speeches by Rev. I. N. Keitfer and Gen. Aquila Wiley highlighted pioneer history and county growth.
Miss Grace B Morgan leaves for Last Liverpool to teach in public schools as Wooster University starts its 26th year with strong attendance prospects. Miss Lora B Kean returns to Miamisburg to lead the high school. Rev. K M Donaldson and wife head to Minneapolis for a family reunion, with D returning for university opening.
Charles Ewing of Congress was bitten on the little finger by a copperhead while in a field. Dr J C Warner treated him for six hours, reporting him out of danger. The Ewing farm has a history of venomous reptiles, with Simon Ewing having a similar encounter years ago.
Wayne County Probate court drew 88 jurors for a street widening case in Doylestown to condemn land on Church Street owned by Dr. A E Stepfield and D W Huffman. Six jurors will hear the matter by agreement, with village offering to confess judgment for sums set by the council. if rejected and defendants recover less, costs fall to them.
A May 16 1801 letter from Mrs G M Stutzman in Attica Ohio extols Dr Hand's Colic Cure and Dr Hand's Remedies for Children as safe effective and reliable after other remedies failed. The note praises a rapid recovery within an hour and endorses all Dr Hand's children's remedies sold at drug stores.
Miss Cora Van Tassell’s return date is set for September 6 or 9, described as one of America's brightest comediennes in Temestées's Partner. Engagements include Burt Sheppard's Modern Minnstrels and Cliffton’s Volcanic Band on September 12, while the Ideals wrap their Mans tald engagement tonight. The Barlow Minstrels performed to Canal Dover, and Will Nankeville’s Memories of Home drew praise along with Markhara and Berry’s act.
Daily brief item reports multiple arrests and arraignments in a Saturday night and Sunday pickup. Gordon pleads guilty to a board bill at Hotel Wayne and pays part costs. Shively posts security for the balance. Ackerman, an one legged newsboy, is jailed for gambling. Kasperman captures others for fighting. Rullins held on intoxication after failing to post bond.
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