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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
4
The page offers a jumble of political chatter and international names, referencing peace talks, Russia and the United States. It mentions Linivitch, Beard, and figures like Missuri and Morentz, with stray notes about elections and public sentiment. The garbled text hints at global tensions and domestic unrest but lacks a cohesive report.
The article reports the Silver Lake outing contest results for Republicans. Winners Laues da Graber Reba Hard Margaret Hambers plus Clar ence Wacker Eugene Axtell Yvorne among many names, with a large total vote count and tickets provided for rail travel and resort access. Most participants rode the first train Tuesday with dinners included.
A fragmented historical note hints that after a court decision the Prohibition party would push to mobilize supporters for the vote. The garbled text mentions the weather court and urging party action at year end.
In a period of tension, New York and Kentucky face pressure to keep American sports separate from crossovers at Monte Cari, aiming to avoid forced changes and maintain control over athletic competition.
A garbled odyssey through political scandal and empire reflections spans multiple figures and places. The text touches a Mossi state senator, elections, and a fall campaign, interwoven with notes on Russian affairs, British Empire strain, and imperial decline. It weaves through names, dates, and places, with commentary on democracy, sovereignty, and tyranny.
A fragmented correspondence from an oil deal shows an offerer and partners in Wayne County seeking to halt development. The letters indicate three leases on field centers and deeds, with parties citing circumstantial limits and a desire to avoid continuing the proposition. The wind and timing disappoint local investors.
Wooster visitors travel to Massillon for the Crystal Spree Assembly opening. A week of lectures and concerts runs from tomorrow through the 27th with speakers including R Foster Stone Horace Ankeney and Moromoto. Meals and lodging are on the grounds.
Delegates from the five civilized tribes in Muskogee announce a convention to pursue separate statehood for Indian Territory with support from some white residents opposed to uniting with Oklahoma. They plan a state constitution and may forward it to voters for ratification, while some leaders privately doubt a separate statehood will be granted and expect possible joint statehood instead.
On Lake Netpesesing near Lapeer on August 22 Mrs Joseph Yorker and Mrs Edgar Cox drowned when a sailboat capsized. Mrs William 13 Boulton was pulled from the water in a dying condition and is not expected to live. Edgar Cox witnessed the accident from a dock and has since been missing. His brother may be found in the lake, feared to have fallen in. The incident prompted searches as authorities work to locate the missing man.
In St. Petersburg on August 22 police cracked down on the central bureau of a league of professional reform organizations, arresting 14 leaders including university lecturers doctors engineers and lawyers. The action follows alleged revolutionary activity and proclamations linked to the reform movement.
A platform collapse at the Beth David synagogue cornerstone ceremony in Pittsburgh Aug 21 sent over 500 people into a cellar 135 feet below. Many injured, including Rabbis Ashinsky Sheraffman Bloom and Nathan Nathanson, with police and army restoring order amid panic. No fatalities reported.
Chicago mayor Pune and two companions were stopped in Evanston for speeding. The mayor stayed outside while the chauffeur and John Boylston appeared before the justice. The mayor suggested paying the $10 fine.
A Great Northern freight train struck a crowd at the Butte depot near Columbia Gardens in Montana. Ten people were killed as a yard engine attempted a flying switch with two boxcars and a trolley car stalled on the tracks. The accident occurred at crossing areas serving the Butte Anaconda and Pacific lines, with confusion reported as the trolley worker failed to act in time. The chaotic scene involved a power error and halted traffic, leaving investigators to determine exact responsibility.
Lebanon circuit court voids all condition gifts for Ohio libraries by Andrew Carnegie. Taxpayers sue to block annual ten dollar support while Carnegie library trustees plan appeal to the supreme court. Also reports misadventures afloat and a fatal railroad accident near Middletown.
An old pamphlet-style notice touts a constitutional remedy S S S for a contagious skin and blood disease. It claims full recovery, warns of transmission by handshake, and offers free medical advice and bone treatment instructions from The Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia.
Markets by telegraph report from Wooste rock exchange with Wheat prices and grain notes, and extensive live stock quotes from Chicago, East Buffalo, Cleveland, and Pittsburg. Includes cattle, sheep, hogs price ranges, and farm product values for September and December futures, plus egg and cheese figures.
Five acre tract in Westster township near Wooster with 8 room house slate roof barn tenant house orchard running water at barn and well at house on public road rolling soil price 33500. One acre near Wayne with 6 room house barn running water level land near school price 90. Multiple farms 25 acres up offered by W Spangler Wooster Ohio. contact to arrange listings.
Classified text advertises sale of household furniture and dining room items along with student room furnishings. Listings note good location and a 100 acre Sloydston farm adjoining the city to be sold as a whole or in parts. Enquire John F Barrett.
An 19th or early 20th century ad by J. W. Bryant of 37 West Liberty Street Wooster Ohio offers a gep cure promising to cure the worst case within eight days or money refunded. The offer asks readers to send 25 cents by postal order or silvering and to expect the product by mail on receipt of price.
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