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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1908
Page
6
Wayne county Republicans should back the county ticket to be nominated Saturday in a presidential year. The piece argues Roosevelt policies carried Wayne four years ago and should do so again, urging Republicans to actively promote honest government, a square deal, and core principles at the upcoming election.
Farmers advised to plant trees now to secure future timber value as nationwide tree loss continues. The message highlights long term profits from well started trees and labels this season ideal for beginning tree planting projects.
Judge Gray will receive solid backing from the Delaware delegation for the Democratic nomination though analysts say he needs more endorsements to secure the oath of office. Speculation focuses on how Mr. Bryan’s prospects might be affected by November developments and the dynamics of the campaign.
The remark suggests that if Meek obtained any job for his school investigation, it would be evident that someone received a substantial, gilded payoff.
A jumble of satirical items and world headlines clocks in with references to a Merry Widow hat, a German battleship costing ten million, and a royal grumble about America. It notes politics, marriages, earthquakes, fashion, and local oddities with a stream of loosely connected factoids and quips.
A Coshocton dispatch on Saturday night suggests W. E. Weygandt of Wooster will lead the county delegates in the judicial convention and secure the Democratic nomination for common pleas judge. The state party split favors Welty and Pomerene for governor, with Ashbrook solid for Congress. A potential rule change to limit judges to one term could bar Nicholas from re nomination, aiding Hanna for the seat.
The article outlines a power struggle among local politicians over the judgeship. It notes Nicholas’s past political maneuvering and waning support in Coshocton and Wolwes counties, with Weygandt's allies mobilizing proxies and anti-Nicholas leaders pushing for Weygandt's nomination, suggesting only a dramatic shift could change the outcome.
County delegates from Wayne County precincts will meet in Wooster at 1 PM to nominate representatives for county offices including sheriff auditor treasurer commissioners prosecutor surveyor coroner and three primaries directors. representation based on votes for Carm A Thompson with additional delegates for fractions over two votes plus precinct committee members and an executive committee to be chosen by the convention. By order of the Republican Executive Committee.
On Monday county commissioners opened bids for the Davidson Bridge, a SY foot structure, in Caravan townabro. Only one bid was received from Brookville Bridge Co amounting to 737 dollars. The bid was lower than the estimate and the contract was awarded to the company.
Asebantz and Edith F Stender of Orrville. Verve M. Skelly and Effe Mann of Woust. Harvey Beachy and Nellie F Staller of Wourter are listed in a marriage license notice.
Marion Dilgard and family Jewel Lee and Charlie Dillard and families visited Elmer Rose and wife Sunday. Mrs Ed Lake visited Massillon relatives over Sunday. Aylesworth and family called on Spangler family of Jefferson Sunday. Fern Dillard business trip to Wooster. Roy Aylesworth visited Charity Davis Jeromevilla. Mrs Elner Rose and Mrs Grant Aylesworth called on Bert Swartz near Springville Friday. Dedication date set for Newkirk church June 14 with announcement to follow. Carrie McMillin Sarah Miller and Gunt Hefisinger visited Wooster relatives.
Columbus Ohio April 21 The house passed a joint resolution demanding an investigation into Cleveland and Cuyahoga County government. It accuses a single power center, police complicity with gambling and liquor interests, favored corporate franchises, and a mayoral defense of a public official tied to a $10,000 fake wrestling loss. A six member joint panel would summon witnesses and seize records. The session also advanced a mayoral lunacy detention bill for large cities amid broader adjournment plans. In St Louis, Judge Pollard fined Frank Jasinski $500 for mistreating a mother of seven, then collected $1,748 for the woman. he will resume court after the fund is raised.
Senator Borah of Idaho argued that negro troops were responsible for Brownsville violence in 1905 and rejected conspiracy theories. He defended the innocence of Brownsville citizens and denounced claims of a planned riot to remove black soldiers, delivering his first senate speech to broad attention.
Washington April 21 The senate naval affairs committee after under two hours reported the naval appropriation bill totaling 111,546,649 an increase of 7,579,031 over the house version The panel kept the two battleships provision unchanged while the presidents push for four ships was not considered due to unanimous opposition.
Paris April 21 Prince Helife de Sagan sailed by Turin Express to Naples for a month of pleasure claiming the trip as proof he is not married to Madame Gould He denied a Paris Cri de Paris report of a marriage and refused to outline his plans stating it is impossible to foresee the future Friends of Madame Gould expect she will remain in Italy for a month after landing from the Friedrich der Grasse before returning to Paris
Naples reports that Madame Anna Gould formerly Countess De Castellane will arrive April 23 on the Friedrich der Grosse from New York. She plans an automobile tour through Italy northward. French court orders require her to return her children to Paris on May 16.
William Cooke, of Chattanooga, files for absolute divorce on desertion grounds from Grace MacGowan Cooke, author, who has been away since March 18 1906 with their two daughters Helen 13 and Catherine 8. Married February 17 1887. Cooke cites wife pursuing literary life. she is daughter of the late Colonel J E MacGowan and suffered injuries in the Helicon Hall fire.
A street duel in Bernice Louisiana on April 21 left one spectator dead and five others wounded. The fighting involved C J Morton and W F Barham, with Morton fatally wounding T W Clarke and wounding Thomas Rives. Morton's son was hit as well. Barham struck Morton once and another man was fatally wounded in the smoking car. Police unnamed were injured.
In Burlington New Jersey congregations consider a ban on Merry Widow style hats during services reflecting modesty concerns. The measure aims to standardize worship attire across local churches amid broader dress code debates.
Cleveland April 21 blood flowed from a throat wound as Thomas Murphy a city fireman rushed to the hotel desk to report his wife Mary had attempted to kill him and then kill herself Investigation found Mary may be fatally wounded by a knife in the throat Taken to a hospital she told doctors her husband slashed her neck and then turned the knife on himself The couple had been separated and were discussing reconciliation when the alleged attack occurred
President William Green and Vice President Dr. Sullivan prepare for joint conferences with miners and operators to settle local disputes. The first meeting will be in Hockingfield on April 27, with the region labeled a basing point for Ohio.
Toledo Ohio April 2 George T. Johnson a longtime figure in Ohio Democratic circles and revenue collector for this district under President Cleveland died here aged 70. Hamilton Ohio April 21 Oren Woodduff 35 unemployed swallowed carbolic acid in a suicide attempt.
ZILLAn and Gold Medal Flour are presented as brands tied to an honor system in a brief note from RosanrL, outlining a standard of quality or integrity associated with their product labeling.
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