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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
4
The notice identifies the Republican Printing-Company Wooster in Wayne County and lists office details and contact lines for a 1902 publication. It notes post office entry as second-class matter and provides printing room and telephone references.
A newspaper extols Rev Father Ankly head of the city Catholic church noting his generous support during the university fire and describing his modest yet significant philanthropy Wooster and Wayne County are praised for community improvement. The piece also mentions Senator Quay and Pennsylvania governor candidates with cautious speculation about delegate decisions and political expectations.
Report states MaLvay, identified as the final insurgent commander in seme Philippines, has been captured. Analysts foresee the next capture as authorities tighten operations while rumors hint at subsequent leaders being pursued. The text also oddly references a coronation cost for King Edward and a costly hat, implying commentary on royal expenditures.
Newey plans a large Cleveland celebration drawing attention from Cincinnati. If Cincinnati learns of the event, it may seek a visit from Roosevelt. The competition between the two cities is described as fierce.
The Ashland Press reports Wooster plans a new shop employing about 75 workers contingent on securing $20,000. The letter questions the feasibility, noting the difference between 75 and 200 positions.
In a address to graduates of a New York mechanical school Andrew Carnegie argued wealth is a delusion. He added a redeeming note that this illusion does not deceive many people, though it has a tempting lure.
President Loubet of France says the country owes its greatest debt to its good cooks. He appears to believe that much depends on the condition of a fellow's stomach and praises the culinary influence on national welfare.
Swift and Co. alleged to manipulate egg markets by securing accommites to sway hens not to lay. Pittsboro churches revise Psalms while many prefer the traditional style. Tampico man heir to seventy million estate in England should keep farming until funds appear on the right side of his bank book.
An anarchist runs for a seat in the Italian Chamber of Deputies. The bid centers on advocacy for radical reforms and direct action. Observers question the impact on policy and the candidate’s potential influence within the political arena.
Fragmentary remarks discuss railroads and President Roosevelt, noting smoke and sea metaphors. A local figure named Herr Most faces conviction again, but appears unfazed. The text hints at peach tree crops showing slight signs of life and criticizes Henri Watterson’s vision with a sharp quip about his glasses.
Telegrams report General Miles did not receive his daily removal today. The glass factory trade remains tight as efforts to secure multiple units struggle.
A fragment describes funding for a glass business and a poem about mowing. It hints at a nationwide event celebrating lawn care with a musical or verse theme, but specifics are unclear. The tone is whimsical and promotional, with no clear figures or dates.
Rome April 17 reports show growing vitality among cardinals aspiring to the pontificate as Leo XII's health wanes. The sacred college splits into two groups led by Cardinal Rampolla and Cardinal Vannutelli, with Gort and Falcone among top contenders for the papacy. In Canada Archbishop Falconi to succeed Cardinal Martineni. Brussels reports Belgium sees about 300000 on strike. some trades continue to avoid public disruption while taverns near Liege keep doors closed to curb drunkenness. Pittsburgh notes oil prices rising on market moves by Standard Oil, with a deal worth 1,080,000 dollars for 40,000 acres and 400 barrels daily production.
Regular Monday session approves sewer extension petition to College avenue for university grounds and passes mayoral pay increase for Marshal Henry Liner. Council also discusses pavement repairs on Beall and West Henry streets, burns over alley dumping, gutter maintenance enforcement, and board appointments. Committees named. reports ordered for next meeting.
The Buford, a U.S. transport sailing from San Francisco, was detained and put into quarantine for days before returning to Manilla. Officials report a suspected illness on board and will hold the ship if cholera is confirmed.
Globules of News depict a busy world with varied calamities and events. Proclamation of Palma as Cuba’s president elect sails from Old Point Comfort to Havana. A Chicago warehouse damag ed by fire causes $25 000 loss. Metaphadia Quebec burns including a post office two hotels a church and stores. Aurelian Shell dies in Paris after an operation. Rebels ambush 2000 imperial soldiers in South China with heavy casualties. Cincinnati and Cleveland financiers plan a $5.9 million blast furnace for Forest City. Mrs Wallace BE King and two children burn to death in Wallin Michigan as a fire destroys a store and two houses. Financial loss $8,000. Counts De Rochambeau and De Lafayette invited to Rochambeau monument inauguration in Washington on May 2.
The ladies of the W C T U arrange a lecture by Col. Geo W Bain, a noted Kentuckian, in Wooster on the evening of May 6. The exact time and venue will be announced later.
Charles W Christy died at his mother's home in this city at 2 a m on April 6 1902 aged twenty years one month and sixteen days He was the son of Alexander H Christy born in Chester township Wayne county and served as orderly in Co D 8 Ohio during the Spanish American War He was the youngest soldier in the regiment and died after a prolonged illness influenced by consumption
Special to The Republican notes a physician aided improvement in the Queen's condition. Smithville story recounts McDavitt elopement with Miss Smith. Gracer fined 25 dollars as the couple fled to Smithville. a compromise enabled the girl to return with her stepfather and potential license discussions to marry.
Manilla April 21 United States army transport Buford sailed for San Francisco after five days in quarantine General Jacob H Smith in command in Samar faced claims of brutal actions by Major L W T Waller’s men and a court of inquiry was ordered to review the conduct of American forces on the island Smith says troops endured almost unbearable hardships and treachery by natives.
Agricultural prices list from Chicago and Cleveland markets for Wheat Flour Corn Oats and Burley with detailed cattle hog sheep and calf bids. Includes regional notes for Pittsburg Columbus and New York markets with prices per cwt and per bushel.
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