New Upper Lake Steamers Offer Luxurious Mackinac Trips
Two new steel passenger steamers built for the upper lake route cost about 300000 each. They promise modern amenities including annunciators baths and electricity. Four weekly trips run among Detroit Cleveland Mackinac St Ignace Petoskey Chicago Duluth with daily Cleveland to Detroit services.
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Mackinee Island
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Inac
Upper Lake
Oledo
Mackinac
St. Ignace
Petoskey
Cooago
Boo
Marquette
Duluth
Veiled references shape a fractured North and South
The article cites Southern tariff blame and Northwest fires, noting political shifts in Vermont and Nevada, with Roaring 1872 echoes. It mentions Wooster water shortages, Chicago riots, and Debs, while urging rapid investigation of water sources and relief for disaster regions.
Free Trade and Republican Rise in the South
Greensbor o Herald argues free trade and democracy once dominated by the paper, but now attacks Republican protection as building the South against itself. It claims the Democratic plan with free lumber and wool would ruin Southern interests and that business will force the South back to Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Gorgia
Herald
Wool &c
Vanderbilt Heiress Hid Ridge of Wealth Sparks Duke Marlborough Union
Vanderbilt millions scatter rapidly as rumors of reconciliation swirl. The Duke of Marlborough may marry the eldest Vanderbilt daughter, nearly 18, to secure funds for Blenheim. Observers say the Vanderbilt pair seem prone to drastic actions for advantage, including marriage.
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Vanderbilt
W. K
Duke of Marlborough
Blenheim
Postmasterships as a danger in Wayne County politics
Capt. McClure served one term in Congress but vanished from the record while in office. He was defeated by a Democrat in a Republican district, with post office matters at Mallet Creek and Akron cited as contributing factors. Wayne County Democrats warn that postmasterships are hazardous to handle, urging scrutiny beyond Wooster. The piece also notes locomotive engineers’ bravery during forest fires and salutes Jim Boot and Engineer William Best for notable actions amid unrest and threats.
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Capt. McClure
Congress
Holmes Co
Mallet Creek
Akron
Wayne Co Demont. Io
Wayne County
Wooster
Richards
Herolam
Jim Boot
Wiliam Best
Minneasota
Sample Copy of Wayne County Newspaper Promises Best Weekly
A fragment touts a sample copy of the Wayne County Republican labeled HE WIEELY REPUBLICAN. It claims the paper offers Wayne County news, compares favorably to other papers, and markets a low prepaid subscription at $1.50 per issue or year in advance.
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Wayne County
Tim Rerup Roan
Wes
Uch
Wayne County News
Free Trade Clash Sparks Debate Across Oceans
An analysis contrasts Democratic tariff effects with free trade arguments. A dispatch cites Berlin and American import growth as industries in Germany feel tariff shocks, while Carnegie argues protection's end reshapes wages. The London Review frames how a Briton could live cheaper in America, yielding a clash over wage strength and price levels.
Ohio Republican Editorial Association Reorganized in Columbus
The association reconstituted with John Hopley of the Bucyrus Journal as president to unite Ohio Republican editors for concerted action on key questions. Col KR Brown, Zanesville Courier, is vice president. C B McCoy, Coshocton Age, secretary. S S Knabenshue, Toledo Blade, secretary. The editors pledge a strong cooperative effort for protective tariffs honest money universal suffrage veteran relief and honest government administration.
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Ohio Republican
Columbus
John Hopley
Bucyrus Journal
Ohio
Col
KR. B. Brown
Zanesville Courier
C. B. McCoy
Coshocton Age
S.S. Knabe
Pension policy clash pits Kalamazoo adjutant general
Gen William Shakespeare of Kalamazoo, longtime adjutant general under a Democratic governor, loses a $75 monthly pension and is summoned for a secret examination based on unidentified charges. He plans mandamus actions to force disclosure of evidence, arguing constitutional rights against self-incrimination and the legality of confidential testimony. He seeks appeal if needed, drawing sympathy for fair play among pensioners and opponents of Hoke Smith’s pension system.
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Michigan
Long
Hoke Smith
Ren
Shakepeyre
Union
Wages Cut Spark Labor Tension Amid Textile Closures
A year of shrinking net earnings hits mills in Hall River and New Bedford Mass as wages fall 123 percent, yet workers and managers claim no strike or lockout. Both sides say they are thinking over next moves as tariff talks loom. Separately, John J. Adams of Zanesville seeks circuit judge seat with backing from local lawyers. praise focuses on his youth and proven judgeship tradition in Ohio.
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Clevelandiam
Hall River
New Bedford
Mass
Nands
Cleveland
Hero Engineer Fights Blaze On Duluth Train Run
James Root, engine driver on a Duluth bound train, saved 260 passengers as firestorm engulfed Hinckley. Three times he fainted then reignited the throttle, leading the engine toward a swamp refuge before the train burned. He lies in hospital hailed as a hero in the world beyond.
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Chicago
Inter Octan
Duluth
Root
James Root
Jack
McGiowan
Res
Hinckley
James
James Kodt
Comments on Carres and Tariff Calumny in 1894
A 1894 letter from Mel Burbank at Burbank, Ohio, questions President Cleveland's tariff stance and denounces the sugar tariff as corrupt. It argues the public favors change, condemns class legislation, and predicts the Democratic Party’s defeat in the next election. The piece mixes political critique with moral commentary and dated typographic style.
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King Vebs
Cleveland
Wilson
Lresident
Sancho Panza
House
Sugar Trust
Whisky Trust
Sugar
Mel. Burbank, O
Seetember
Oreston Owen and wife visit Wooster with cornet band
Oreston Fournaly Nelson Owen and wife were in Wooster Monday. The cornet band rendered some of their fine selections on the Saturday evening last. Their music was highly appreciated by the public. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cmtes, relatives of Mrs. W. S. McGlenngn, after visiting friends in town have gone to Madisonburg to make it their future home. Take Brbyatrolw daily, 2 cents.
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Oreston Fournaly
Nelson Owen
Wooster
Cornet
Paul Cmtes
W. S. McGlenngn
Nashville
Madisonburg
Snyder Headed for Japan as Missionary After Wooster Sendoff
In Wooster Ohio on Friday, Rev. Snyder and his wife Miss Alice Snyder were honored at a farewell at the Reformed church before their voyage to Sen Dai Japan as missionaries. About 25 ministers attended as Rev. H. Lebereen and Rev. J. Graber spoke. The ordination occurred at Trinity Reformed church East Tuscarawas Street with Dr. Callender delivering the charge. The Snyderes will sail from Vancouver on September 17 and Mrs. Snyder will teach in mission schools.
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Snyder
Fi Tietches
Alice Sander
Wooster
Ben Dal
Japan
Fas Missionarida
Fe. Wayne
Trinity Stead “Phurth
Colimbiana
H. J. Lebereen
Louisville
Ray J. J. Graber
New Lisbon
Trinity Reformed
United States
Board of Foreign Missions of the Reformed Church
J. H. Prue
Pittaburg
J.J Good
D. D
Reading
N. Callender
Slarnsburg
Dr. Callender
Bomberger
Sen Dai
Vancouver
British America
Ordination
Christian Endeavor Societies
Weather summaries for August and September at Wooster Station
A concise report from the Ohio Weather and Crop Service outlines August meteorological data for Wooster, Wayne County, with mean and extreme temperatures, total precipitation, and cloudiness. It continues with September prospects and historic averages from Ohio stations, noting normal ranges, record highs and lows, frost timing, precipitation, and prevailing southwest winds.
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Yorther
Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Ohio Weather and Crop Service
Wooster
Wayne County
Ohio SS
Children Start on a Long Journey to Mexico
Mrs J S Smith and two grandchildren Hettie and Nellie depart from Greston on train 5 to join parents in Oaxaca Mexico. PatiaE accompanies to Birmingham where Mrs Underwood will join and continue to Mexico. Journey about 10 days through flooded Texas districts. Bertie Nellie earlier studied in Hye learning English and Spanish. Nellie, now 12, enters M E church fellowship and carries her letter home. Parents hope for two year Mexican schooling then return to the United States.
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Greston Journal
J.s.smith
Hettie
Nellie
Lucius
Teday
Oaxaca
Mexico
Patiae
Birmingham
Ala
Underwood
Bertie
San Antonio
Tex
Nelling Smith
Hye
Levet
Merxico
M. E. Church
Allen's Discovery for Piles Cure Ad
An old style notice promotes Allen's Discovery for Piles as a cure for all forms of piles. It claims to relieve soreness chafing and night itching and urges a trial, noting price 60 cents and mail order options from Allen's Discovery Box 88 Lekorne ie.
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Allen
Mall
Lekorne Ie
Railway expansion and local opposition in Ashland County
Mohican township backs a $20,000 railway extension to Jeromeville amid debate over Mohican support, while Camp and Jeromeville oppose or delay actions. B&O and P. W. & O. lines discuss extending connections toward Ashland Greenwich. Mt. Vernon shops reopen, and local firings trim staff as rail projects proceed. Engineers survey Truabull county as lines approach, with funding talks and reorganization in Cleveland area.
Camp Rail Arriving and New Roads Granted
Eppy Clayfield reports rapid railroad progress at Camp Correspondence Wooster Sohts in Epp y, noting track buying from Buffalo, soon to begin laying. The Camp Hotel and shop are moving toward completion with Doc L N Aylesworth in charge. Rattlesnakes encountered, water supply being secured from Ebright spring, Jeromeville extension undecided, and road viewers appointed as Coxeyites push the road effort.
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Eppy
L. N. Aylesworth
Ebright
Jeromeville
Mr. Camp
Ig Eddy
Camp
Buffalo
Pendog
Coxeytes
Ao Ate
Frank Taggart Defeated In 5th Judicial Circuit Nomination
In Zapesvile yesterday Frank Taggart of Wooster was edged out in the Republican convention by Judge James Adams after long balloting. Adams led early with Morgan Perry and Muskingum backing, finally securing the nomination on the 28th ballot with 75 votes. Taggart showed strong effort with 4 tight ballots but ended with limited support as other candidates shifted. Adams, 33, Muskingum native and law partner of ex-Representative McDermott, thanked delegates after his nomination.
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Wayne County
Frank Taggart
Lsg
Wooster
5Th Judicial Circuit
Zapesvile
Astiland County
Stark County
Joseph Frease
Taggart
Sf Hocun, Esq
Court House
John Adair
Morgan County
W. M Mller
Muskingam County
B. McCoy
Cosho¢ton
I. Colville
Wm. K. Day
Canton
W. & Capeller
Adams
Pomeron
McDermott
Local History Note on Dr Crawford’s Early Life
A Millersburg Republic item recalls Dr. Crawford of Chicago and Wayne or Holmes county ties. It traces his boyhood in Holmes county, delivering mail in Wayne county, studying at Fredericksburg, and medical training in Wooster. The report says his headquarters are in the saddle with operations extending to Cleveland, Cushocton, Akron, and Columbus, and invites inquiries for exact whereabouts.
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Holmes County
Wayne County
Fredericksburg
Wooster
Ehe
Oury
Cleveland
Cushocton
Akron
Columbus
U P Pastoral Changes at Mansfield Presbytery
At the Mansfield Presbytery meeting in Tire, the installation date for Rev. J. A Irons as pastor of the U P congregation is set for Friday October 12. Rev. W. E. Shaw of Fredericksburg will preach the installation sermon with Rev. John A. Wilson of Allegheny and Rev. J. G. Madge of Dalton addressing the congregation. Rev. J. S. Vance of Millersburg resigns. Rev. Baird of Tire is ordained to preach after two trial sermons.
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Mansfield
United Presbyterian Church
Tire
J. A Irons
U. P
W. E. Shaw
Fredericksburg
John A. Wilsop
Allegheny
I’a
J.G. Madge
Dalton
J.s. Vance
Millersburg
Baird
Liveliest Scene In Orrville Circus Show Ends In Carriage Race
The Cook and Whitby Circus matinee in Orrville featured a four horse carriage race driven by Madame McDonald and her husband. Green horses, never raced before, surged ahead on the second circuit, trampling bystanders as circus staff tried to intervene. Madame McDonald held the reins then collapsed from exhaustion as the team finally slowed. Two heavy poles were broken and the chariot damaged amid chaotic excitement.
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Cook & Whitby
Madame
17th District Hopefuls Divide Democrats in Holmes County
Ex congressman Mr Smyser of Wooster spoke in Canton predicting Col A S McClure will win Wayne 400 to 600 Tuscarawas by 800 and Holmes majority cut to 1000. The People’s Reform Club of Holmes county will meet Sept 4 to nominate a county ticket amid hints it aims to reduce Richards plurality to 1200.
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Canton
Richards
Burbank Fire Destroys Barns and Methodist Church
Fire in Burbank destroyed multiple barns starting from an old storage barn used by E. Miller. West Salem and West Salem sent help by train. the brick Methodist church built in 1871 suffered near total loss with only Bible and organ saved. Losses estimated high with church insurance about 3000, extensive damage to nearby homes and businesses.
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Burbank
E. Miller
C. A. Mellen
William Addleton
Harrison Herbhey
West Saldin
Lodi
West Salem
Ohio
Ira Felger
Hower Bros. Atore
J.B. Addieman
Ashland Gazette
County commissioners settle dog kill claims in 1804
County Commissioners Oberlin Miller and Blosser approved claims for sheep and lambs killed or injured by dogs across multiple townships in the year ending Sept 1 1804. Totals include numerous individuals in Chippewa Salt Creek Chester and Franklin townships with payments and witness fees, plus various property deeds listed afterward.
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Oberlin
Miller
Blosser
Acob Holser
Green Township
Fred Wagner
Baughman Township
Sidney J. Fryer
Clinton Township
Frank Waltz
Chippewa Township
Laheep
Geo. W. Hershey
A. A. Sheet
Kelbey
Robt
Heffelfinger
Chester
W.H. Pittenger
Plain Township
Heffeldnger
Chester Township
J. F. Ogden
Daniel Steiner
David Musser
I Paint Township
Douglass Wescott
Paint Township
Emanuel Huegie
A.T. Campbell
Congress Township
Harry Lindsay
Emanuel Hughet
Shee
B. F Lechter
Wayne Township
D. J. E. Rath
J. W. Larmon
Wm. Craven
Henry Miller
Lamp
W. W Dych
Joseph Kerstetter
Henry Harmon
Harrison
Franklin Township
Geary Harrison
W.J. Miller
A. T
Salt Creek Township
Elizabeth Crisswell
Geo Searight
Paul Cheneyey
Josep Lytle
Salt Creek
A. T Slutts
John Moore
A. H. Thompson
Blood Poison Cure Warned In Haste Medical Note
An old remedy for blood poisoning is advertised in a weeklies page claiming success over years. It describes smoking the affected area with ashes coal and old rag under heat, then keeping it wet with a mixture of live oil and pyroligneous acid, plus hourly internal tea spoonful doses, with intervals lengthening after improvement.
Wooster Board of Trade selects delegates for state board
About 25 members attended the Wooster Board of Trade special meeting in the mayor's office. They chose delegates to the State Board of Commerce and a special committee to work with County Commissioners on securing a new bridge over Christmas Run on West Liberty Street. Delegates named include C. V. Hard, J. L. Zimmerman, W. J. Mullins, and committee members listed.
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Board of Trade
State Board of Commerce
Itan
C. Y. Hard
C V. Hard
J. 2. Zimmerman
W. J. Mullins
L. P. Ohbliger
Weat ‘Liberty Street
J. K. Zimmerman
Jacob Frick
Jas. Mullins
Harry McClarran
W. W. Firestone
W. D. Tyler
O. F. Barrett
K. Gesselman
David Nice
Geo J. Schwartz
Miller Returns After Short Wooster Visit
Edward Miller came back after a week in Wooster, Massillon Independent notes. Mansfield News reports Miss Nannis Peffer of Wooster, relative of Senator Peffer, visiting Miss Minne Mo.
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Massillon
Edward Miller
Wooster
Mansfield News
Nannis Peffer
Senator Peffer
Minne Mo- Mupby
Settling Estates and Probate Actions Aboard County Courts
A stream of probate filings includes John C McClarran as judge and J Jacob Mougey as administrator for S F Sollaberger, with inventory and appraisal. guardian Jesse McClean appointed for Edith Fitch with bond 1200. reports by J G Sanboro and T W Grr on county treasury inspection. petitions to sell real estate by W H Smith as administrator for Elias Galehouse and David Baughman. multiple probate hearings set for September and October. guardians appointed for several minors. notices of escape from Toledo Hospital and a ward placed under guardianship. numerous executors and administrators filing final or partial accounts and inspections.
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John C McClarran
J Jacob Mougey
S. F Sollaberger
Jesse McClean
Edith Fitch
J. G. Sanboro
T. W. Grr
W.H Smith
Elias Galehouse
W. H. Smith
David Baughman
Isabell Joyce
W .H.dohner
Geo A
M.O
F Dohner
M. Rumbaugh
Common Rumbaugh
Harlotte
France
Davi Zook
C.V Blough
J M Keck
Lydia Keck
Iec
W. Miller
Carmen F
Meta O
Harley F Dohnen
Toledo
Michael Callahan
Wayne County
John Howman
Ohio
Galipolis
Henry Savers
Elizabeth Kolinger
R. Moore
Moore
B . King
Frederictose
Catharine Krabill
John Krabill
Jacob Mougey
John Krabil
Mr. Smyser
A Jawsmith Ticket and the Populist Labor Debate
The Akron Democrat investigates the Populist Labor ticket alleging it lacks genuine farmers and workers. It argues the nominees represent a non producing class who rely on others and only use their lungs and lips. Independent labor leaning papers echo this critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Reunion Plans For Wooster City Guard Veterans
About 40 former members and present Wooster City Guard vete rans attended a meeting in the Mayor’s office to organize a reunion and a permanent veterans’ group. Charles Weber chaired. Ross W Funck was secretary. A reunion is set for this year with an excursion to be chosen by the arrangements committee. A second meeting in Wooster Armory discussed an October reunion and reported excursion impracticable this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D, 8Th Regt. O.N. G
Veterans’ Organization
the Wooster City Guard
Chas. Weber
Itoss W Funck
Ross W. Bond
Karbes Alcock
Chas. Clark
C. M. Taylor
W C. Myers
KC. Hilterbrant
Co. 1
8Th Regt. C. N. G
Wooster
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Zanesvile
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U S. Gov't Report
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Outlet
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H. B. Jameson
Oalton
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Milton Township
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Sugar Creek Township
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