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 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
2
A fragment from a Wayne County printing house listing shows a 19 East Liberty Street mounting room and a telephone contact line for Newsy or Business inquiries, code 116, within a Republican printing context in Wooster.
The Republican National Committee calls a convention in Orrville on April 19 1900 to elect two delegates and six alternates to the Philadelphia National Convention, nominate a Presidential Elector and a candidate for the November 1900 election. Delegates are apportioned by county, with preliminaries to organize and appoint committees.
The Boers, once thought to be losing their identity, have shown remarkable recovery and have repeatedly outwitted General Roberts. For two weeks they have captured British bodies and avoided open engagements, maintaining the upper hand and prolonging the conflict with notable staying power and backbone.
March weather arrives late but steady, keeping its familiar pattern despite a slow start. Local observers note the customary warmth and seasonal shifts continuing through the week.
Report notes that Dewes has not changed his political allegiance for four days, marking stability in his stance. No further context or details on reasons or affiliations are provided in the fragment.
Two men killed in Middleboro Kentucky Sunday night amid a noisy public discussion. The piece jokes about a Dewey presidency, suggesting he would appoint himself chief justice if elected, reflecting satirical political banter from the era.
A curtain blown by wind against a gas stove on the top floor of the Washington apartments at East 115th Street started a fire that raced to the fifth floor and the Jefferson building. Inmates escaped, losses tallied at 20000, amid widespread alarm across both houses and neighboring blocks. Conspiracy charged. Middlesboro riot case unsettled. effort to trial Wednesday after chiefs charged. Convention hall funds and contracts advance. Kansas City hosts planners for 300000 building. Montana delegation signs lodging deals. Green Point factory blaze kills several firms. 1200 to 1500 workers displaced. damages placed 500000 to 600000.
Goencz the Hungarian convicted of the 1897 murder of the widow and daughter of Berlin millionaire Schulze will appeal to the imperial court at Leipzig. The trial's technical flaws are cited as possible grounds for success. His wife, tried with him but acquitted, is hospitalized. Jewelry valued at about 5080 dollars was stolen from Antonio Del Vize in Washington. Police investigate the burglary.
A local one-article plea urges Wayne County residents to fund relief for India as famine looms. Rev Hobbs backs a relief ship carrying 50 000 bushels of corn from New York, with donations routed to a central Wooster committee. The plan aims to raise 84 000 dollars quickly and ship corn to Indian missions without delay.
A Mayers office meeting on Tuesday organized a relief committee to aid India. Dr J A Gann named chairman with S G Gall as secretary. Members include James Mullins Votobrediek Jesse McChilan JG banborn Geo Kettler Woo Weiler Jobin Schoatay Mahton Roueb Major Ro Joosmuath James Lee Prof Job Dickuson Lacat Gus John A Moore Jacob Frick chosen treasurer. The drive aims to secure contributions quickly for shipment and public appeals were ordered across pulpits and press to speed donations.
Berlin reports the Kreuz Zeitung’s military writer calls British forces seriously weakened by losses and horse shortages hindering reinforcements to Bloemfontein. The piece lauds Boer skill and warns of disrupted British communications amid a dramatic Boer stand.
Arles Wirth of Orrville and Leila Pennock of Zanesfield join a Wooster contingent headed for the Denison Wooster debate in May. Others named include Paul Ax of Portland Ind Fred Nydegery G A Custer J D Fackler and Murray Frame with Chas Corbett as alternate.
Local items report Emanuel Frase moving to a new farm west of Lake Fork while Imon Newman takes a four acre plot purchased at Div Otto. John Aber hosts an event with 75 youths, John Springer visits Wooster, and Sample family welcomes a son. Zenas Trease visits Wooster, Rev. Charles Castle preaches at MF church, Grace Spreng visits Ashland, Seibert family from Mansfield visits, Frank Andersen moves to Her-Chal property, Geo Sample and Elzie Springer conduct business in Ashland.
A mix of township election remarks and drama club notices fill the page. Reported election tensions echo amid comments on defeated candidates and unnamed parties. Philo and Oak Grove clubs staged two one act plays at Tog o Hall with Lloyd Berry in reading role and strong support from Retta Mowers and HOS Rattle. curtain calls signaled audience appreciation as plans for a Dramatic Club performance and future party meetings are announced.
A rambling, antiquated ode traces fashion and folly as spring hats spark local debate. It recalls sermons, thrift, and town pride, peppered with parables about pumpkins, printers, and civic spirit. The verse culminates in a playful moral about community and change.
Easter exercises were held at Grace Reformed church. Frank Grove of Kansas buried his wife. The school election re-elected M. H. Butt as director. Local business and social updates cover borrowers, movers, road conditions, and church activities across Reedsburg and nearby communities with numerous names and places.
Fragmentary OCR text advertises Allen's Foot East with claims of cooling comfort and relieving swollen feet. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities present.
Mrs. Philip Whonsetler of Creston, 64, died last Friday. Alfred Turner, 14, of Creston, died early Tuesday from heart disease and paralysis. Mrs. Laura Wilson, wife of WD Wilson of Burbank, died Monday night. An infant passed away on Saturday. The deceased were connected to Mrs. W F Bberd of Wooster. interment at Wooster cemetery Wednesday at 1:30. Mr. Wilson is son of James W. Wilson of Wooster.
An advertisement praises Grain-O as a nourishing, non stimulant drink suitable for children and adults. It claims digestive and nerve benefits, notes it costs about 4 to 5 cents per mix and 2 cents per package, and urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
The Rev Wilson, a former Indiana pastor and pastor of the Iverian congregation at Creston, has been missing for about two years. He left Celina two years ago. his whereabouts are unknown. His wife was Cora Hyde, daughter of a former Creston dry goods merchant.
Easter supper planned by the MEF church Ladies Missionary Society for Hettingar's hall on Saturday evening April 14 draws many locals. Notices mention Miss Ella Carlin’s grave illness. Isaac Muir’s Chicago employment. several visits and relocations in the area. nearby residents planning home improvements. and a general note of community improvement and goodwill in the town.
A bicycle was stolen from the entrance of the water works office on Saturday evening. The theft was initially dismissed as a joke but the bike was found missing on Sunday morning. This is the first reported theft of a bicycle this season and follows a recent legislative discussion in Ohio about punishment for wheel theft.
A partially readable OCR fragment references a poetry event or session at home, with unclear names and details. The readable terms include pockets of words like poetry and at home, suggesting a local reading or informal gathering rather than a formal event description.
An old advertorial promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims to treat kidney liver spleen and bowel troubles with a one dollar bottle, offers a trial bottle and pamphlet by mail, and urges readers to mention the paper. The surrounding text includes unrelated service notes and garbled lines.
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.