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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
7
In Wooster, the Probate Court dismissed the contestant Homer Fawcett’s petition in the local option case City of Wooster et al. The contestant’s motion for new trial was denied at costs, and a certified copy of the entry is to be sent to the city mayor. Advertisement urges Hood's Sarsaparilla for tired mothers and household duties.
Announcement of a B&O excursion to Niagara Falls on Saturday August 15 via Cleveland routes. Round trip from Wooster. Includes a note urging women to read Book No.4 for Women and promotes Dr Shoop's Night Cure with antiseptic suppositories. Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin referenced.
In Stettin on August 8, 8000 riveters at the Vulcan shipyard refused overtime terms and work hour demands, prompting ironmasters to discharge 6 percent of 6000 shipbuilders. The ship builders federation plans to extend the lockout by August 12, affecting 45,000 more workers.
R G Dun reports mixed trade signals with gains in many sectors, strong leather and hides keep prices high, and money remains abundant as fall preparations rise. In Minneapolis St Paul area three children aged 1 2 and 4 died in a house fire after the mother left for shopping, locking them inside.
Washington August 8 Captain Baldwin shouted we sighted the enemy as he guided a military balloon to the ground after a five mile trial flight at Fort Myer. He will be ready tonight at 5 for the final trial of the airship in war time demonstration.
Harry K Thaw now in Duchess County Jail New York filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a United States court in Pittsburg noting assets of 28012.33 and liabilities of 453140.43 Roger O Mara named receiver with bond 200000 secured by John Newall and James W Pratt. The petition cites efforts to prevent dissipation of property amid numerous disputed claims including amounts owed to John B Glenson Hartridge Peabody J J Graham Dr Hammond Dr Wagner Dr Jelliffe Dr Jones Mary Littleton Dr Hamilton Dr Dana and others. Thaw remains confined and unable to attend to matters while some creditors sue and contest actions. Loans of 191500 from his mother Mrs William Thaw are not disputed.
In Poughkeepsie Aug 8 Harry K Thaw said during a bankruptcy interview in Pittsburg that he has spent 220000 and faces another 200000 in claims. He cited 20000 cash assets and argued bankruptcy protects creditors and prevents injustice from exaggerated claims amid decades of heavy expenses.
In New Orleans the first city criminal court sentenced Lillian Howard, a New York arrival, to four years at hard labor in the Louisiana penitentiary for attempted murder. She tried to kill her boarding-house keeper with a dirk during the winter racing season, saying a man she loved persuaded her to attack to win another woman's diamonds.
A Reading passenger train derailed near Spreading Rails Willamstown Aug 8 after rails were spread. Fireman Charles Ausback Tremont crushed under the engine and engineer Jacob Schraeder Tremont fatally scalded. The three coaches and 60 passengers remained onboard with no other injuries. In Constantinople palace officials including Riza Pasha and Raghib Pasha were arrested as unrest spread.
The Cedar Point reunion banquet heard plans to invite U S Senators Forake and Dick to the Youngstown campaign opening. A subcommittee voted to muzzle them, with Governor Hughes and Senator Beveridge slated to speak on national issues and Governor Harris on Ohio state topics. Arthur Vorys to chair.
Cleveland Aug 8 announcement shows Otis Steel company plans a new 152 inch boiler plate facility. The mill will cost about 600000 dollars and provide work for 1000 workers, with only one other U S mill and the Krupp works in Germany producing plates of this size.
Petitions circulated in Dayton Eaton and Hamilton to qualify J E Hayling as an independent candidate for the Third district. The requirement is one percent of voters. Harding followed the Buckeye Republican committee in nominating W G Frizell of Dayton.
Toledo, Aug. 8. After an explosion and fire that destroyed his home, the body of Charles Polscher, a merchandise broker, was found among the ruins. Police or coroner investigators believe two gas jets were found open, and the coroner theorizes the man may have killed himself in a despondent state.
Reports from Echterdingen Germany detail Count Zeppelin's endurance flight ending as the monster dirigible crashes in an open field after a gust of wind. The front motor malfunctioned, landing attempted, then a storm warning ignored led to a broadside gust that toppled the craft. Witnesses describe twisted metal and gas ignition fears as the airship lay wrecked on a plateau.
A Bryan campaign appeal urges citizens to fund Democratic efforts and backs measures such as public campaign contributions, national bank deposit guarantees, and anti trust enforcement. The note highlights Minnesota support for Governor Johnson and announces Bryan’s acceptance speech distribution, with Aug 31 St Paul invitation and Aug 30 Ohio Prohibition events in Urbana.
Election Commissioner Emerson told Sherman B. Jerome that the Independence party has no status here and would not appear on the official ballot without a court order. Jerome had filed a certificate claiming regular conventions would be held in Buffalo, but officials deny knowledge of the party.
The Philadelphia Press mocks a woman named Miss Smart for being mannish. Mr Dubley notes the oddity that she believes others admire her, while the public appears to mock rather than praise her. The dialogue highlights social judgments of gender presentation.
The London Tit-Bits notes that burial records can be explicit, giving examples like "Died, John Green, male, aged three days, unmarried." The reflection highlights how early obituaries listed blunt personal facts.
A fragmentary note from the York Journal recalls a child named Jaimes told by his father to count to ten when angry. The mother questions the method, while Jaimes explains the switch was used and he preferred hands.
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay declares full responsibility for the original order discharging black soldiers amid a dispute over the Brownsville incident. General Corbin’s remarks are endorsed as correct, while discussions continue on the Hughes nomination and Republican campaign plans.
Elmer Dover declared there was no truth in reports he resigned as secretary of the Republican National Committee. He was in New York for talks with Chairman Hitchcock and would meet him again before leaving town, but he said he did not intend to resign at present.
Mr. W. Lone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklee Arnice Salve for sore feet burns sores cuts and rashes and says it cures piles as well. Sold with guarantee at 8 H Boyd Co. drug store.
An old advertisement promotes Foley's Boney and Tar for immediate asthma relief and coughs with claims of curing stubborn cases and no harmful drugs. It also touts Dr Shoop's Pink Pills for headaches and pains and offers a free trial via mail from Racine Wisconsin.
A Wooster man testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured long standing kidney trouble and back pain. He reports rapid improvement after using the medication bought at Zimmerman & Cog drug store and notes the change was permanent. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is named as U S agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A damaged notice from the cider press thanks customers for past patronage and outlines service hours. It mentions not to come on Saturday and notes a date around August 10 1008, with a polite closing from the company.
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