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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1907
Page
4
The writer cites frequent auto mishaps near Wooster as proof that careless drivers threaten farmers and horse needs. The piece urges stricter enforcement, noting horses deserve two thirds of the road and autos should stop at signals, warning penalties should rise to protect nervous horses and citizens.
A Pittsburg millionaire buys a village to curb dislike of a nearby locale. Caleb Powers vows to run for congress after jail, while Ken tucky justice may keep him a private citizen. Booth Tarkington praises Indianapolis over Paris. A wine town’s exiled resident and San Francisco’s $2000 monthly support for Abe Rueff hint at local franchise tensions.
The transcript quotes Mr Harriman saying he would rather own all the railroads than rip the government. It argues his stance reveals a desire for action against Orchard, predicting a jury will feel something should be done if Orchard repeats his Haywood testimony at his own trial.
A Pennsylvania politician died by suicide after an incident described as a possible theft case. The report notes authorities were investigating allegations the individual took money, with implications that exposure prompted the fatal act.
A recent photograph of King Edward arouses curiosity about his purpose and health as he visits a renowned spring, prompting public speculation on what ailment or need he intends to remedy.
A fragment notes that while Standard Oil operates for the public good, it cannot be expected to run entirely for health or public benefit, implying tension between corporate interests and broader welfare.
The text portrays Schmitz clinging to mayoral claim while surrounded by challenges and criticism. It notes talk of Standard Oil funding for campaigns and prosecutions pressing forward. Hobson comments on aggressive rhetoric and hypothetical wartime urging by a Japanese statesman, with ongoing political tensions implied.
Shifts in the year nudge a man to delay a vacation, while John D. Rockefeller profits heavily from the air business, a venture he rewards to a man who doesn’t pretend to know the trade.
Friends of Judge Landis unite in hope that the time will not come when he must seek a loan from John D. Rockefeller.
Henry H. Rogers is reported to be walking after a period of illness. No sympathetic reactions or sulks have been noted as part of the ongoing update on his condition.
The clipping references liquor laws in Georgia prompting migration, a Carnegie medal found in a New York pawn shop, Armenian murders in relation to Turkish cigarettes, and a presidential aspirant not yet challenging anyone. It notes Orrville planning a business men's excursion and telegraphers continuing to refrain from telegraphing.
A Wayne township farmer reports several garments missing from his yard. The mystery ends when his daughter finds a cow chewing the coat. she pulls it free, badly damaged but usable after cleaning. Nearby, Wooster residents recount Tillman’s Smithville address and a brief civic incident.
Sioux City dispatch reports Abraham Slimmer, a famed Iowa philanthropist, plans to distribute vast sums across Iowa by personally traveling the state and aiding those in need. He aims to exhaust the remaining 5 million he controls, hopes to spread money beyond Iowa, and insists his gifts are unrecorded and motivation is love of giving.
August 20 the Congress baseball club left for Smithville for two games at the camp grounds. The outlook for victory was not bright after recent play. Community notices include missionary society refreshments next Saturday at the Commercial hotel and a public invitation. Various local residents attended reunions and visits, with multiple names and travels noted.
Mrs. Triple of Ft Wayne Ind visits Mrs Lytle and Mrs Lot tie Bleistein in Water Street. Ed Gordon of Windham visits Miss Emma McCulloch in North Main. A string of guests from Marion Akron Barberton and Hopkinsville visit Mrs Elinora Lytle and Mrs J B Lytle. Onion services held at Christian church with Rev Maple preaching.
Rittman news reports W G Spade and Vance Hickin head to California for health and study while locals boast electric street lighting as a sign of progress. Plans for a new potash works excite hopes for future manufacturing growth, with Geo Herghey hosting his brother Simon Ravera days ago as a well known citizen.
Coroner Charles Zaring and his wife were honored with a Saturday night surprise party by Smokehouse Club members at the Zaring home in Wooster before their move to Orrville. Senator Vanover presented an old watch and charm to Mr Zaring and a silk umbrella to Mrs Zaring. Guests enjoyed a luncheon. neighbors praised the Zarings as desirable additions to Orrville. The item also notes local society notices including picnics, weddings, and social events around Wooster and Bloomington.
At noon Monday the Board of Public Services and Clerk Whitmore opened bids for managing the city opera house. Only two proposals were received, from George Kettler and Capt. M. R. Limb. Their plan includes city ownership of current scenery and property of Kettler & Limb, with payments of $23.50 per night, the accepted offer. The season’s opening attraction includes the Rogskam Chicago Stock Co. for Fair and Home week.
Dry spell and heavy use push water supply from Reddick Dam and Bloomingtion reservoir to the limit. Officials cut back pumping at Apple Creek stations to conserve, citing safety and fire protection needs.
Conflicting claims persist as telegraphers and companies clash over progress of the nationwide strike. Congressmen McDermott and Cary plan a resolution for investigation, while union leaders insist the walkout will continue for weeks. In New York, wire service crippled, with strikebreakers struggling to find operators and young women distributing circulars downtown.
Provincetown Mass August 20 President Roosevelt arrived this morning for the laying of the cornerstone of the Cape Cod Pilgrim memorial monument. The monument will rise from Townwill at the cape’s highest point to overlook the Atlantic and commemorate the Mayflower landing and the signing of the compact aboard the Mayflower. Roosevelt was welcomed ashore by town authorities and Governor Curtis Guild.
Henry W Wagner of Meadville, 27, pleaded guilty to the assault on Miss Alma Whitehead. He confessed to Sheriff Marshall and before a committing magistrate, seeking safety in jail as a crowd gathered outside the jail and Magistrate Powers' office. Warner faces trial at the September quarter session with no defense anticipated.
Chicago August 20 George Ade’s Artie a dramatization from Fables In Slang received its first metropolitan staging at Studebaker theater. Lawrence Wheat as Artie and Miss Dora Stowe as Mamie drew multiple recalls from a pleased audience. The four act comedy proved highly amusing.
A passenger train on the Chicago, Cedar Rapids, and St. Paul line struck a handcar at Keystone, about 30 miles west of Cedar Rapids. Twenty people were injured, several seriously, in the wreck caused by the collision on the 20 foot embankment.
A damaged six story Schoenhut toy factory building in northeast Philadelphia was reported as burned. Fire crews fought the blaze, with initial estimates focusing on damage to the A Schoenhut company toy manufacturers facility. Further details pending official statements from city fire authorities.
A dispatch from Eighth regiment camp to The Republican says Col. Ewarda Vollrath of Bucyrus may resign, with an election for his successor possible during the current encampment. No official announcement has been made, though the topic dominates regimental chatter.
Point Breeze August 20 report of a Smithville Chautauqua concert with the Standard Male Quartet praised for its singing and encore, alto alcock tenor solo recalls, John M. Eberly lauded, Harrington’s instrumental display noted, a list of tent holders and concessions follows, with upcoming baseball games by Congress club and local teams.
The Lehr family reunion on Saturday August 17 1907 drew over one hundred friends despite stormy weather north of Wooster. Melvin Lehr presided as minutes were read and officers elected John Lehr Clinton township president and 4 H. Smith Congress township vice president Miss Dalle Lehr secretary treasurer. Reports noted three marriages two births and one death in the year. Prof H S Lehr Ada spoke briefly then President elect John Lehr and W J Lerh East Palestine followed with remarks Rev S S Hunter closed. Next year’s meeting planned for August 1908 in the city park with hopes for good weather.
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