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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
4
A compact page item mix notes August 12 in Wooster with social chatter about hay fever weather and a town team, plus brief business glimpses. Mentions Canton bank defalcation of 22000 dollars and steel stock trends, Chicago laundry strikes, and Balkan tensions. A satirical tone lingers over current events and markets.
The prize bout between Corbett and Jeffries is announced to occur in a few days, with the opening rounds already seeming underway as the event nears its start.
A jumble of misquoted and garbled notes references Mr. Bryan and Mr. Cleveland, a New York scientist, Corbett vs Jeffries boxing chatter, Pompadour, General Miles, Dewey, Philippine War rumors, Servian debt, Chicago and Eastern Illinois Road flirting ban, a political melee, Harry Lehr and Newport society. Readable entities include Bryan, Cleveland, Corbett, Jeffries, Dewey, Miles, Servia, Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad, Baltimore.
The piece argues Wall Street panic has eased with prices stabilizing, noting external manipulators aim to lift or drop stock values. It predicts a gradual return to normal conditions, with benefits to industry, cotton, iron, and agriculture, and optimism for farmers and national prosperity.
The piece describes Mr Johnson possibly entering the governor race before the Democratic convention, hoping to leverage Bryan's interest to boost his campaign. It notes competing plans, the advantage of party machinery, and a merry scramble among camps, with health and public life sidelining another figure who should retire quietly.
In a turbulent spell of headlines a French premier was targeted by two shots while an anarchist was seized. Police doubt the case, noting the bullet miss suggests a female shooter. A masked student robbed a male peer at Indianapolis for a joke. Cassine M. Clay rumored to have left fifty wills. Russell Sage nearing 87 contemplates aging. Mrs Hugh Arnes returns to Woostr after a visit. a mangled note from Loudonville Democrat ends with unclear remnants.
A collage of brief Euro and American items. Mrs. Astor plans a Newport ball on Aug 10 while other items mention Grover Cleveland and Russell Sage, Secretary Shaw, Tom L Johnson supports, Bryan a presidential timber, labor leaders clashing with state militia in Evansville, Kentucky murder trial woes, and nationwide political commentary.
Mrs Beulah Rice of Wooster files for divorce from Charles Rice alleging gross neglect adultery and cruel treatment. She cites October 6 1902 marriage and June 6 1908 abandonment with ongoing support failures and improper visits, seeks alimony legal costs and settlement of property with attorney Benton G Hay representing her.
The Overton festival last Saturday night drew a fair crowd despite earlier rain. After expenses, $41 remained for beneficiaries. Mrs. Ellie Smith shows slight improvement, able to sit up briefly, though her right side remains weak. John Howman has been bedridden with rheumatism since Sunday. Mrs. Mary Leht and Bert Harmon visited Howman’s home recently.
U S Earles former Wooster superintendent of Solon schools was to wed Miss Edna Lilly of Savannah Ohio last evening. The couple will visit Buffalo and Niagara Falls before moving to Solon where Earles was re elected. The article notes other local teaching appointments and contests with several named students and staff.
Lloyd Trapes a clerk at Nick Amater store found a go cart loose from a passing train No 9 on South Bever street at noon. The cart fell from the train but intact with four hammocks and is bound for Englewood Illinois. The baggage master may wonder how it escaped. The cart will be forwarded tonight.
Word reached Wooster on Saturday that George Hoover, formerly of this city and living in Haysville near Pittsburgh, was badly injured after a ladder fall at his home. He suffered two broken ribs, a severely injured head needing eighteen stitches, and internal injuries. his wife Mrs. George Grossman was called to Pittsburgh. He had been a pastor with past charges in the county.
The Shreve band dedication held Thursday evening attracted many Wooster attendees. The event filled the hall as the band discoursed the finest music, with pomp and ceremony marking the occasion at Shreve. Sheriff Brown plans to relocate offices to the courthouse, seeking more privacy than the current quarters provide.
Owing to Business Men's Picnic Day next Tuesday the Republican will be issued Thursday morning for one week only. The paper will appear late but readers are asked to overlook it this time to give the entire staff a day of rest. Join the picnic with us.
Misa Rachel Grub of Wayne township left Saturday morning for Los Angeles California to marry A Weatherspoon, a long time popular hackman in this city.
Rest made easy cannot sleep with a bad back. Dean's Kidney Pills claim to cure kidney ills from backache to diabetes and are endorsed by Wooster residents. A testimonial from W Woolman cites relief from night distress and back pain after using the pills, sold by Zimmerman & Co. and other dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo distributes as sole U.S. agents.
A formal statement shows net assets cash and expenditures for the year. The document records a superintendent of Inverance acknowledging entries with seal and signature, noting amounts like 08135 005 and 362 608 36 in a year’s balance.
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