This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
6
An advertisement claims many suffer kidney and bladder issues with no awareness. It promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for back pain rheumatism and urinary problems, offering a free sample bottle and a mail offer from the Swamp Root Co. in Bream NY.
The government plans Pan American postage stamps about the size of the Columbian expo issue. Six denominations 1 2 4 5 8 and 10 cents will bear designs of states buildings Hawaii Philippines American colonies Niagara Falls Sault Saint Marie canals a lake steamer an express train a car and the American flag. The stamps aim for artistic merit and to reflect progress. Demand may exceed supply until the fair ends. Postal envelopes and cards will not bear the new stamps tied to the plane line.
Chicago Tribune recounts Fred Funston childhood as a fighter who taunted his father Fog Horn Funstonually defied opponents at Fort Scott Kansas. He later attended Kansas State University, edited Fort Smith Tribune, and quit after clashing with Democratic editors. He drifted into railroading, once chasing a disruptive cowboy after a hotel window was broken, proving his temper and resolve.
Obituary notes report the death of Prof Tom Palmer after years of service at Sinthville Normal. Service and interment plans are mentioned, with burial at Poov var and related memorial events at local churches and the Traversity of Wooster.
Veterans of the G.A. Ra-Hah post gather at Commander J Brbayros home after repairs. A new reminiscence feature honors battles with Comrade Wilhelm recounting the storming of Jackson Miss by the 41st Minute Regiment. The gathering includes music, songs, and a post-event supper organized by Mrs Taylor and comrades.
Miss Ada Cully visits Datton and Miss Ella Rhodes plans to enter the University next week. Various students and faculty travel, enter, or leave Wooster as spring term approaches, including Professor John M. Chambers resigning to join the University of Denver as Professor of Oratory.
The Big Four, Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, and the C H D roads will contest Pennsylvania’s claim for a differential from St Louis to the west and southwest. Pennsylvania maintains the Erie portion of the new through line justifies a differential, as the Erie is entitled to such rates. Chairman Goddard of the Trunk Line Association, chosen to arbitrate, is expected to render a decision soon, possibly by month’s end, on whether the differential will be shown on Pennsylvania and Erie’s new route sheets.
Reports from Berlin state Emperor William spoke again addressing Russo German relations and his ties with the chief of the Grenadier regiment, amid efforts to ease distress after hostile gestures. A March dispatch notes a cautious tone and a focus on diplomacy. In Reform Alabama a bank safe was robbed of four thousand dollars, state funds for quarterly school payments. New York reports the will of Steve Brodie, dated January, leaving assets to his children with a trust set for two others.
W J Hyad president and F L aided sorety treasurer of Automatic Broom Co Miles Ohio visited Wooster Friday morning on a citywide tour. They seek a site for a broom factory with 60 by 120 foot building and 1.5 acres. The plant would hire about 30 workers plus 30 for related machinery. The Board of Trade will study the proposal as several towns compete.
The Thursday Club met with Mrs Vance on Fast Bowman street where Mrs Holden opened with a paper on Woman's Advancement During the Century. An animated discussion followed. Later the Shutps and Flats met at Miss Drucie Bolus home on Mc Kenna street with Chopin pieces and a social program. A large crowd attended the roller skating closing at the Armory, hinting skating revival elsewhere. Wooster lodge of L O CF held a well attended meeting with six candidates initiated. Easter Sunday services at Kreuke chapel will feature a cantata Shelley Death And Life with 22 voices and soloists including Miss Emma Brown and Prof Strong.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.