03 Apr 1901
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
1
The piece recounts a daring bold strategy in a Kansas general’s enterprise. It details plans for a hazardous interior expedition and the effects of capture on the mission. Names, dates, and places anchor the account to its historical setting and illustrate the risks and outcomes of the operation.
Manila March 28 Aguinaldo the Filipino insurrectionist leader is a prisoner in American hands after General Funston's force boarded the Vicksburg and moved from Casiguran to Palanan. Aguinaldo declares dictator. Funston guards his letters and ensures humane treatment. Washington notes hope for speedy peace with possible amnesty or trial.
Washington reports on Aguinaldo capture raising questions of how to try him as either military or civil offender. Possibility of prisoner status with amnesty if he leaves the country is discussed. Miles and Evans offer views on whether the capture will end or ease the Philippine resistance and push toward settlement.
In Iola Kansas the Funston family expresses joy at news of General Funston. Mr Funston worked in a cornfield when informed, and Mrs Funston, at the farmhouse, recalls never losing faith in Fred. She notes his rocky-star rise and the dangerous risks he faced.
Chicago March 29 Major General E S Otis says Aguinaldo's capture is not as significant as expected noting his fugitive status has caused followers to drop away and many people to tire of the warfare The remarks come as he commands the Department of the Lakes and reflects on the Philippines war.
Secretary Root announced that General MacArthur reported Aguinaldo took the oath of allegiance to the United States. The news was received with prestige in Washington and is believed to influence a speedy end to the war.
Special to The Keros from Washington April 2 Governor Charles Allen of Porto Rico started home today He will resign after arrival and may be given his former post as Assistant Secretary of the Navy
A flurry of returns shows mixed results with several surprises in city and state races. Names such as Robert J. Smith and Henry Letner appear among Democrats and Republicans, with notable contests in Cleveland Toledo Columbus and key local offices across districts.
Special dispatch from Trenton New Jersey April 1 reports United States Steel Corporation filing articles to amend its charter increasing capital to 1.1 billion from a nominal 300 thousand. The filing fee recorded was 220 thousand dollars.
The Cleveland Leader reports aRittman Ohio phantom passenger train tale blamed on a wrecked Erie No 5. Two villagers claim seeing a blazing headlight and ruined wreck visuals at Styx river bridge, only to find no wreck or bodies upon inspection. The story endures as locals joke the phantom keeps mischiefs children indoors.
In Wooster, Republicans swept most salaried officers while Marshal retained GOP control amid a lively turnout. Mayor Smith was reelected with a large majority. George Fisher won council in Third ward. George Clark beat Swartz for assessor. Jobo Hall carried township trustee. Kinney reelected to council. Hubbell gains for assessor. Derr reelected to Water Works board after a hard fight. In nearby towns Doylestown and Orrville, Democrats and Republicans split votes with varied majorities.
An advertisement extols conservative traders favoring safety and modest returns over high profits. It markets Dr. Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for many conditions, promising strong nourishment and restored strength through enhanced nutrition and assimilable forms. It touts a “strong boy” youth cake product as part of its health claims and distribution.
In Wooster Republican messaging, the slate calls for re electing Mayor Smith and electing the city solicitor street commissioner and three assessors. John C Hall is also re elected trustee of Wooster Township.
A long list of tallies across Chester and East Union townships Shreve Clinton township and Wooster area shows mayoral shifts Columbus Toledo and Cleveland municipal outcomes. Key figures include James Walton Lincoln Raudebaugh and George W Heffelfinger with party affiliations and vote counts noted. Tom L Johnson won Cleveland mayor amid a statewide political shift toward Republicans in smaller cities.
In Galion on April 1 the Republicans elected George Mather mayor and William Geer solicitor. George Kochendeipher was chosen justice of the peace and A W Monroe joined the board of education. Democrats won the balance of city and township tickets by solid majorities.
An item asserts Chamberlains Pain Balm gives quick relief from muscular rheumatism. It credits a patient with dramatic improvement after trying the product on a doctor’s recommendation and notes local availability. Also mentions Dyspepsia Cure aiding digestion and Little Ear Risers as a mild laxative.
Columbus Ohio April 2 John N Mil akin Democrat was elected mayor over Henry C Taylor Republican by a plurality of 286 in a total vote of 27327. For justice of the peace Prasik T Clarke Democrat was elected over Abe Goldsmith Republican by 1697. Republicans attribute their defeat to revolt against machine politics and city administration. Samuel M Jones re elected as mayor of Toledo with a large majority over McVinken. The report mentions partisan campaigning and endorsements in both cities. The Best Blood Purifier advertisement appears in the text.
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