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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
6
Indications show Jackson county miners will suspend work on April 1 with no resumption until a wage agreement with operators is reached for the coming year. National Executive Board meeting set for April 6, with President Cecil expected to attend at President Mitchell's request to push the miners' case.
The text asserts kidney trouble causes heat and unsteadiness, claims the heart works hard due to thick pumping, and links most constitutional diseases to the kidneys. It extols a remedy called Sarsaparilla or Dahilmers Sepramys as highly effective, urging readers to seek cures.
Flood reports from Mississippi River crevasses at Albemarle and Hymelia warn of widespread damage as water encroaches Greenville and New Orleans. Relief boats deployed, 700 laborers fight breaches, and estimates warn up to 100000 acres of delta land may go under. Casualties reported include a woman and five children in one house.
Knights of Pythias members across the United States show interest in preserving Eagle Harbor Michigan relics. Justus E. Rathbone wrote the Pythian medal in the village school where the first lodge formed. The town, its early settlers, civil war service, and a planned museum in the old schoolhouse are outlined.
The Doylestown Journal reports John Fisher, living with his mother near Rittman, contracted smallpox after visiting Akron to see his ailing wife thought to have typhoid fever. Upon returning home, his wife’s smallpox was discovered, and Fisher soon fell ill. Concerns arise about exposure to others near Rittman and Sterling, though many have been vaccinated.
A historical note describes plans to double-track the Toledo, Walhending, and Ohio Railway from Warsaw to Walhending, shifting the C A C main line to Dresden branch to avoid a steep grade between Killbuck and Brink Haven. A cut-off from Reshooting toward Howard or Gambier would connect with the existing C A C line to Columbus, creating a lower grade route from Cleveland to Columbus.
The Rev Mr Weisley of the First Reformed Church and editor of the St Paris Dispatch credits Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy with curing his kidney and liver ailments after other treatments failed. He notes acceptance by four life insurance companies as proof of full recovery and promotes the medicine for kidney bladder and blood issues as well as rheumatism dyspepsia and female weaknesses.
Manila reports Dan Mignell, a Philippine leader, was killed during an assault by the Macatee scouts on an insurgent fort at Marquina. The identity of the killer and full circumstances remain unclear.
Massillon State hospital reports six Wayne county patients and discharge of Frank Cockerell while Toledo State hospital notes a stamepatent credit for Wayne. Cambria and allied hospitals file monthly reports and guardianship accounts, including Jacob Dague, Amandnus Wink executorships, and real estate sales for Mahalegh McConkey Daniel Flickinger for 1341. Various administrators report inventories, sales, and petitions for sale of real estate. Will of Adam Crout probated. Harriet Blackstin and Jesse M Stauffer estates file inventories, and S J Frank claim on David Frank estate heard and allowed.
An old era advertisement touts Life Plant as a natural remedy to purify blood and restore vitality. It claims the roots and herbs gather from nature’s field restore “the vital element” and cure in a natural way.
Special report from St. Petersburg. A major strike riot erupted in Slatensk a town on the Ural mountains resulting in 28 deaths and 50 wounded. Souatnek is described as a manufacturing and mining town.
The Deputy Supervisors of Elections in Wayne County Ohio issue orders banning smoking of cigars or pipes in voting places on April 6 1908 to safeguard voters for the school board election. Chief Deputy Charles A Weiser and Clerk J B Applebach note the restriction.
Mrs. Mattie Fas of Toledo telegrams the death of her daughter Misa Flossie Foss aged 8 in this city. The child had been ill with a spinal disease causing long suffering. Mrs. Foss and the child had recently visited Toledo with plans to move there if they liked the area. Remains were transported via Wooster for burial.
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