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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
4
In Wooster Ohio April 24 1901 the newspaper notes current events including Dowies wife returning from abroad warning of trouble a wet spell prejudging lawn care and the Camp railroad line dispute. Aguinaldo admits the war ended earlier than he believed while Miles backs a presidential boom that falters. Jim Corbet declares he has stopped fighting amid broader claims of a specialized age.
The piece cites a weather clerk boasting recent prophecies of strange weather. mentions Shelbyville Illinois chasing gold fever of questionable ore origin. notes Aguinaldo, Porto Rico taxes, and a private funeral amid broad commentary on public figures and opinions in Indiana and Cincinnati.
The piece observes President Diaz steering Mexico toward governance without external aid, highlighting a move to autonomous leadership and reduced reliance on outsiders.
Local report states Tom Johnson says he is not a candidate for governor or senator. The story suggests he may be positioning himself for a future ascent, hinting at strategic moves to align with higher office.
Andrew Carnegie has not given away any libraries lately, but it is safe to say that it is not because he has not had opportunities.
A Harvard student who claims to eat on fifty cents weekly is likely joking and not truly in need of such austerity. The remark reflects a boastful stance rather than an actual hardship, implying personal attitudes toward frugality and self-perception rather than a verified food shortage.
CHARLES A. TOWNE leads a newly formed million-dollar group. The report questions whether Charley is overly aggressive or bending toward a plain folks image as he assumes leadership of the venture.
Report notes that residents including Fred Funston and Carrie Nation live in Kan SBS and concludes there is no damage from the recent cyclones, suggesting stability in the area despite local concerns.
J Pierpont Morgan denies being Fogland only for a rest while acknowledging a strong argument that the sentence should read the rest. The exchange centers on interpretation and phrasing of Morgan remarks.
The nearly constant attacks attributed to Count Bont prompt strong censure as critics lament Editor de Rodays's slow response to the developing danger.
A weather column mocks forecast optimism and hints at stubborn plans to endure a lingering summer. The writer jokes about the weatherman’s stubborn stance and extended wait for pleasant days.
Envoys say Li HRung Chang has been playing a double game, while noting the rest of the world has long known it. The claim underscores ongoing tensions and strategic disagreements among major powers.
Forty Boers have re elected Steyn president of the Free State. It may be noted that the election may not include the delivery of the goods.
The article notes the destruction of the imperial palace where Waldersee was once quartered in Peking. It underscores the significance of this eminent individual remaining steadfast in his position amid upheaval and shifting loyalties.
A Lemars Iowa bank cashier vanished after leaving a letter claiming he had left town but would repay his victims. The note raises questions about when or if restitution will occur, leaving locals anxious for clarification from authorities and the former employee.
The government faces settling a small dispute over £1 in what is described as a matter of priority. The brief note hints at an official action to resolve a financial issue without details or names.
The McKeesport, Pennsylvania mill owned by J Pierpont Morgan’s trust won a labor dispute after the trust dismissed several workers and threats were made to halt operations. A preliminary strike led to the rehiring of the discharged men and the remaining issues were sent to arbitration. Morgan’s first brush with labor.
A lengthy critique contrasts modern warfare brinkmanship with political rivalries. It notes frequent ultimatums and the profit of telegraph firms and newspapers, cites Watterson’s Destiny piece in the Louisville Courier Journal, and mentions Bryan’s retort in the Commoner challenging God’s role in national actions. It ends with a pointed reference to Henri.
The announcement that Mexico signed the Hague peace conference agreement alarms a public long seen as inconceivable. Observers recall the Czar, Dom Paul, Li Hung Chang and Britain all keeping steady to peace ideals, while recent turmoil and warlike postures suggest the moment may be premature and fragile.
The Duke of Marlborough and Consuelo Vanderbilt have reconciled after a rift with American relatives. Reports say the duke resented Americans and the duchess showed temper, throwing objects during a dispute. They reportedly returned to London together after reconciling at WK Vanderbilt’s Paris home. The cause remains speculation, with pay and money matters cited as a possible trigger.
J J Hill, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy purchase signals control aims while selling Erie stock and others. Parasites hold large blocks hopeful for a transcontinental merge, but Hill now plans no such project, warning small investors against risky quick riches.
A prominent New York woman, daughter of former Senator McPherson, is sued by a tobacconist for an 847 cigarette bill. The tobacconist is accused of rude conduct, but may have acted from a need to support his business.
A columnist recalls years when weather skeptics predicted endless mild winters and now notes the current season is truly old-fashioned. The piece highlights two harsh winters and a recent severe spell, indicating critics must admit the cold proved them wrong, then ends with a wry remark on stubborn kickers.
Mrs Mary Stanford has survived a serious illness with hopes for recovery. Local items report Miss Hattie Harris improving from typhoid fever, Carl McGuff at Massillon state hospital, and Jay Keeney active in Cleveland with horses. A new village council member is John South as street commissioner. The Star Telephone Company plans electric light plants for Cres ton Lodi and Seville with a central powerhouse here. Snowstorms delayed trains and left commerce quiet.
A natural gas blast demolished the Commercial hotel in Marys West Virginia on April 23 killing six people including Sam Cunningham Rexford Pa John George Corning O John Slater 15 Bert Smiley and Smiley's unknown partner. Several others were injured but expected to recover.
McKendry Warner and mother of near Wooster visited Dr. Warner and wife last Thursday. Residents improve homes with painting, yard grading, and planting shade trees. The Commercial House dance was sparsely attended due to bad weather. Mrs. Abram Billbimer’s funeral drew many despite the weather. Rev Hoak conducted services. Interment at Congress cemetery. She was about 76. Several scarlet fever cases in families of George D. Barnard and Wm F Garver are recovering. no new cases in two weeks.
Grain and stock prices for April 22 show cattle ranges in Chicago from good to prime steers at 4.00 to 6.00, cows and heifers 2.80 to 4.80, hogs 5.65 to 8.00, sheep and lambs 4.50 to 6.00, and calves 4.00 to 5.00. Cleveland and Pittsburgh listings mirror mixed beef, sheep, and hog values with regional variations, noting No. 2 wheat 72 to 74 cents, corn around 40 to 41 cents, and oats and rye prices. New York reports steady steers at 4.80 to 6.60, fat oxen at 5.10, and lambs to 5.75, with calves and hogs varying by grade. Additional regional quotes include Cincinnati and Baltimore price snapshots for wheat, corn, oats, lard, and meats.
The Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio certifies that United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, based in Baltimore, Maryland, has complied with Ohio laws under Section 3641 and filed statements showing net assets, paid-up capital of 1,500,000, and other financial details for the prior year. The certificate is signed by A Vorys, Superintendent of Insurance, with McClellan & Sanborn as agents in Wooster, Ohio.
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