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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
2
A reader questions the 16 to 1 silver-dollar ratio and its reflection of economic health. The letter asks why arguments from four years ago persist, cites the so called crime of 73, and contrasts Bryan's stance with McKinley’s policies amid prices and prosperity.
The readable text hints at a council and waterworks issue with potential public impact. It references a buzz saw arrangement and safety concerns, and mentions a railroad question and typhoid season, but the exact details remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
News from London reports allied forces began relief efforts toward Peking with details of engagements at Peitsang. Chinese ministers are said to be escorted to Tien Tsin, with Li Hung Chang denying further territorial cessions while consuls doubt his account.
Washington reports heavy fighting near Ten Tsin and Peitsang as international forces press toward Peking with Li Ping Hung and Prince Tuan in control of China. Debates over whether the Chinese can resist intensify amid calls for new artillery from General MacArthur and ships docking Logan carries refugees from Taku.
Lima August reports that due to irreconcilable differences the entire Peruvian cabinet is set to resign, with the move expected at any moment and signaling political upheaval amid ongoing disputes.
Creston plans permanent improvement on streets with better sidewalks and crosswalk alignment between Erie and Wheeling & Lake Erie lines. Churches schedule August union services. Rev. Harter travels, Rev. Sears and Rev. Harter dates noted. Pickle harvest begins. crop prospects fair despite cool nights. asparagus and celery farms show activity. Experiments suggested to exterminate pests. Creston gains a strong track and baseball ground. local teams S of W and Macabees eye games. S of V club to play Leltoy.
Readers note a crowded local social page with numerous visits and guests. Names include Master Claud Dreseler of Chicago visiting Isaac Dehuff, Miss Ida Paul of Wooster staying with relatives, Clem and Clyde Miller from Cleveland for Chautauqua, and many other relatives and friends visiting for weekends and celebrations around Orrville Wooster and surrounding towns.
August 1 report from Valley College notes the board of directors engaged Mr Yager to join the faculty this coming winter. Anna Kope is visiting friends in Holmes county. Sabbath school attendance is steady this summer as city clergy regularly preach on Sundays. Rev Rico of the Christian Church will lead service next Sunday. The annual picnic is planned for Highland Park on August 18. Sabbath school hosts an ice cream festival on Saturday evening August 1, inviting all.
In three weeks insurgent activity rose with ambushes against small parties. Lieutenant Alstudter and 15 men were ambushed in Neuva Ecija Tuzon and surrendered after running out of ammo. One killed and three wounded. Lieutenant Bodon Hubsberg was slain near Santa Cruz, Laguna. Five from the Twenty-fourth captured. Sergeant Schmidt and seven men pursued, killed five captors. The Philippine Commission, led by Judge Taft, will on Sept 1 become the executive body with authority over insular funds and laws.
In Doe Run Missouri a feud erupts at a picnic leaving William Dooley, John Dooley, Wess Harris, and James Harris dead while Frank Harris is fatally wounded. Mary Littrell was struck by a stray bullet above the ankle. The Harris party planned to drive out the Dooleys, shots were exchanged, and three Harris brothers were wounded. The Dooley brothers surrendered to authorities.
A Cuban delegation of about 1400 schoolteachers studying English at Harvard will tour Washington on August 8 to pay respects to the president and inspect public institutions and attractions. Also from Cambridge, seven photos of the new comet were taken at Harvard Observatory as Professor Wendel measured the 10.8 magnitude star in the comet's path.
Report from Overton shows three threshers audible around Smithville area. Oats and corn prospects look strong while hay yields exceed prior hopes. Swinehart and wife were serenaded last night as locals note better harvest prospects and lessons from farming practices.
Aug 7 Mt Eaton notes report Alley Doedz threshing 396 bushels oats from six acres. Visitors include Vannet Fussel from Massillon and D J Hard of Wooster at Lucas hotel. Local injuries and travel details, plus several residents abroad and in region attending events.
Local notices recount family reunions and visits among residents of Canaan and West Canaan. Events include Whonsetler reunion Aug 1, hospitality by Mrs Beardsley Findlay, Lutherans interments near town, an upcoming Beach Grove gathering, and a changed concert date. One death reported: Mrs James Orr of West Canaan dies of dropsy. funeral held in West Canaan church.
Messrs Sam and James Heller spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dan Heller. Mr and Mrs Snyder entertained their son Alonzo and family and a granddaughter, and Mr Gellvey and husband. Monday guests included their son Wilmot Snyder and wife, and Mrs Arthur Smith of Wooster. Mrs ill Martin of Floweytown visited Izza Dunham with Miss Myrtle Bott of Massillon. Freeman Bowers repaints county barn. Ulrich couple moved upstairs. Worth Hale sold their home to Mr and Mrs Clark of Apple Creek. The Artist became established and left.
Aug 7 report notes Epworth literary social a grand success with many locals attending Sunday night children's exercises at Bethel. Mentions Minnie Walmer of Wayne visiting Sherman Spangler, Capt. W. H. Bucher at home for farm improvements, Harry Warner returning from Chicago, and Fred Zimmerman and wife visiting Ashland county friends.
Aug six crop progress updates describe oats cut and hauled well with favorable conditions. Local plowing activity includes Sheet Perry Miller moving in with Henry Landaw. George Wm George’s son taken ill. J C Warner and family from Lodi visited for a day. Bramwell Yocum and wife traveled to Lodi to see her brother Will and family.
An unreliable dispatch mix reports Allied forces including 20,000 Japanese, 10,000 Russians, and 9,000 British marching toward Tien Tsin. Corroborating notes describe Chinese attacks, evacuations, and shifting peace efforts as navies hesitate for fresh reinforcements.
Washington Aug 6 belated dispatch reports imperial edict dated July 21 ordering an escort for ministers in Peking. Messages sent via Consul Goodnow in Shangai and Consul Ragadale at Tien Tain indicate authorities seek safe passage to Tien Tsin while ministers may remain with British legation.
A long afternoon social at the Pightner Family reunion featured renewed acquaintances and a formal election of officers for the coming year. Officials chosen include President Daniel Flickinger Orrville, Vice President Lavi Feightner Madisonburg, Secretary Amanda Fetzer Sterling, Corresponding Secretary Obed Billman Lodis, Treasurer Jefferson F. Fosburg, and other members from Smithville Madisonburg and nearby towns.
The 7 foot sloop Rainbow owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt won the Ammodore's cup at the New York Yacht Club racing over a 21 mile course. Angl Belmont, Barry Whitney, and others followed as Rainbow pulled ahead by 3 minutes 39 seconds. News also notes German wartime controls and trade tensions impacting meat shortages and foreign markets.
Aug special excursion notices mark events tied to the Osage era and local rail lines. The text mentions Alexander Jester, formerly Alex Jonter, who moves to Norman and preaches on the tenth commandment. Promotional train and excursion details reference Pennsylvania Lines and trips to New Philadelphia and Wooster with return times and festival events.
A historical notice offers a prize for predicting the United States population in 1900 excluding recent acquisitions, using state territory and DC totals. It lists sample census figures from 1810 to 1850 and details prize tiers ranging from $3,000 to $7,656 for progressively precise estimates.
A garbled obituary fragment describes a death near a summer home, with references to a traveler, witnesses, and a long list of names. Mentions a couple, a farm, and community sympathy, with services planned and a request for thoughtful condolences.
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