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Newspaper
Wayne County Herald
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
3
A New York writer cites a flood in Kansas City to argue for mercy to outcasts. Vagabond Bob, once derided, saves a baby amid wreck, proving the humanity of the outcast class and prompting hope that society may recognize their worth.
A New York Evening Post piece discusses Jerusalem’s population, noting estimates range from 30,000 to 66,000 Jews. It cites talks with a Jewish citizen and a published almanac, highlighting mass Jewish influx from Russia and Jewish family counts near 11,000. It concludes Jews may outnumber Muslims and Christians combined. Also praises the healthy, active young man in American life.
Two youngsters died after eating apples doped with paris green found in an unoccupied Bridgeport house. The incident echoes a long standing, old tale about poisoned fruit harming children.
A clear containment rule states a pipe should not hold more than two grains of nicotine, with a typical pipeful of tobacco not exceeding two-thirds of a grain. The guideline aims to limit nicotine exposure in each pipe load.
The City Board of Examiners conducted examinations at South Walnut Street School in Room No 8 on August 6 and 7 1903. Applicants faced topics from Orthography to English Literature and the History of Education, with high school teachers tested in their teaching branches.
California Senator Bard denies rumors he will resign his seat in the United States Senate. He asserts he belongs to the durable class of officeholders who seldom die and never resign, denying any immediate departure from his post.
Dr Conrad I of the University of Leipsic has accepted a professorship at the Chinese Imperial University of Pekin. He becomes the first foreign scholar invited to teach Asiatic languages at a Chinese institution. He is 39 years old.
In Wooster Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs T H Riser Rev J H Deeds officiated the ceremony for Albert Cooley and Myrtle Eiser in front of relatives and a few friends The bride wore a brown traveling gown After a wedding dinner the couple planned a home on N Markers street Nearby obituaries note Mrs Elser and Mrs Nold with services at E Bowman street and Wooster cemetery The history of marriages to 1844 is recalled with a church service for the 36 contracting parties later that week
A historical image shows an office building elevator in Washington with a sign reading that this is a public car and gentlemen need not remove their hats. The phrasing reflects era etiquette in public spaces.
The Pennsylvania Lines announce excursion tickets from Wooster and other stations to Tent City in San Diego California and to the West Northwest South and Southwest regions. Special rates apply for National Encampment of theGrand Army of the Republic and summer seaside trips with round trips from Wooster priced around 14.60 dollars to Atlantic City Cape May and nearby resorts. Proportionate fares available from other Pennsylvanias Lines stations.
The 1903 excursion program offers round trip fares from Wooster to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City and seven other Atlantic resorts for 13 50. Returns are 12 days after sale. Special trips include Niagara Falls and Put-in-Bay with dates in August and inquiries via Pennsylvania Lines ticket agents.
An August expedition train departs Wooster for Atlantis City with a schedule that includes stops at Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City and San Francisco for a national encampment. Department Commander Yongling leads the party accompanied by veterans. details on fares and tickets available through local Pennsylvania Line agents and Cleveland passenger office.
Details for excursion tickets issued by B&O from Wooster to the south and northwest with greatly reduced rates through October 15 and inclusive limits through November 17 1903. The program includes round trips, hotel and resort packages, and complete livery service with electric lights and amenities at Park Vilconeist. Includes dates, contact Burwell Mannager for information.
January 2, 1943 report from Ackland, O to Penna System notes a railway connection event with time and place references.
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