Secretary Root to Quit Politics and Sail for England
Secretary of War Elihu Root announces early retirement from his cabinet post and plans to sail to Liverpool aboard the Celtic. He will consult with Lodge and Turner on the Alaska boundary issue and says he will leave the cabinet around midwinter. He will not run for vice president and notes Roosevelt will be a candidate, keeping states separate per the constitution.
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England
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United States
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Wooster Notes and Local Visitor Roundup
Mrs. Tipton of Coshocton visits the Prairie for a few days. Dozens of residents and visitors from Akron, Chicago, Toledo, Mansfield, and elsewhere appear in Wooster listings for reunions, travels, and family visits. Local throbs include a sheriff sale lien dispute, a runaway accident, a bloom plant opening tonight, and community outings to lakes and fairs.
Heavy Rain Floods City and Countryside Damage Across Holmes County
A major rainstorm Wednesday afternoon caused extensive flooding in streets and cellars, with downed culverts and washed tracks near Holmesville. Lightning shocked a resident on South Buckeye street, phones burned out in the north, and the Wayne County Agricultural Society faced track damage and losses between 150 and 200 dollars. Local officials and volunteers organized quick repairs as water rushed from Christmas Run into a torrent.
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Sheriff Brown
Doylestown
Est
Swithville
Congress
City
Christmas Kin
Bowman Street
Charles Derr
Buckeye Street
Mia Derr
Wayne County Agricultural Society
Agricultural Society
102d O V I Regimental Reunion at Mansfield
The 162nd annual reunion of the 102d O V I closed in Mansfield with 90 to 100 veterans present. Dr. Mitchell chaired the regimental association, Joe L. Hott served as secretary, and activities included a memorial gathering, a trolley excursion to Lake and Casino parks, and a G A hall camp feast with a literary program. Lieut B Donel of Bellville, Civil War veteran, attended. 100 veterans were at the Thursday business session, and John Horn of Wooster was elected president with L R Kramer secretary to organize next year’s gathering in Wooster.
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Brunswick
Memorial Building
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Mike Riecksecker
Galion
Lieut
B. Donel
Bellville
16Th
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Donel
Mannington
W V
Wooster
John Horn
L. R. Kramer
After Fifty Years James McDavitt Seeks Divorce
James McDavitt of Smithville by attorney Joseph Gallagher files for divorce from Mary McDavitt citing a 1852 marriage and nine children aged 29 to 48. He states Mary has been absent from home for over three years and has wholly neglected marital duties.
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Smithville
Joseph Gallagher
Mary McDavitt
Tanging
Carrie Nation Visits Creston on Train Stop
Carrie Nation arrived in Creston by train on Saturday morning and rode the trolley to Chippewa Lake for an afternoon lecture. She spoke with local citizens but said she is not in the smashing business now and did not carry out any acts of destruction.
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South Fork
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Ashland
Ashland County
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Jus Hunsivker
Aunsicker
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Lodi
Berr
Exchange Bank of
Carrie Nation
Creston
Chippewa Lake
Sardine Poisoning Victims Improve After Illness
Natt and Pearl McComas, poisoned by eating sardines bought at Akron during a business men's picnic, have greatly improved and were able to be out Thursday. They suffered a clear case of ptomaine poisoning, badly ill for eight hours with lives at times despaired of.
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Pearl McComas
Akron
Shipping Bottles Demand Rises From Glass Works
Demand for bottles surges in recent days causing shipments of two to three carloads daily from the Glass Works. Local industry reports indicate increased orders for bottle stock, fueling transportation activity and regional supply chains.
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Sebi
Probate Court Actions Reported in Guardian and Estate Filings
Sarah Miller guardian of Sylvia Alheon filed first account with hearing set for October 2. Cecilia Laurers filed waiver and consent to probate will of George Straits. Cleveland & Southwestern Traition Co. v Elizabeth Ihrig et al progressed. William Nold administrator of Michael Young estate filed first and final account. Nancy Miller administratrix of He Miller estate filed inventory and appraisement. Approved and ordered recorded. Elizabeth Paulos applied for transfer of real estate. Insned FF Kean administrator of John H Bartell estate filed sale order and alias order of sale for public sale. Edward Nolin filed waiver and consent to purchase real estate.
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FF. Kean
John H. Bartell
Edward Nolin
Lightning Burns Rural Barn and Stock Losses
A barn owned by Reason Brown was struck by lightning during the storm on Wednesday night and burned to the ground. The blaze destroyed a large amount of hay or straw, two cows and a calf perished in the fire. An advertisement fragment promotes various tonics and cough remedies, including Burdock Road Bitters and Roschee's German Syrup, touting health benefits and claims of curing coughs, colds, and consumption.
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Reason Brown
Roschee
Readers prize for Cure and Digestion Promises
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for any Catarrh cure failure and touts Hal's Catarrh Cure Curative proof. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that enables digestion and strength, with products sold at Krieger drug store.
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Hal
Krieger Drug Store
New Krag Jorgensen rifles arrive for Eighth camp
Soldiers report mixed feelings about the Krag rifles as Springfield nostalgia fades. Engineers and regiments two and five receive the new arms from cars Tuesday, packed in pine boxes with oil coated metal parts. A duty manual is seen as necessary, sparking friction among men used to the old Springfield.
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Krags
Springfield
Wayne County Republican Committee Organizes at Meeting
The Wayne county Republican executive committee organized Friday afternoon in W. F. Kean’s office. W. B. Bryson was elected chairman and G I Gardiner secretary and treasurer. No other major action occurred beyond broad fall campaign discussion.
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Wayne county_ Republican executive committee
W. F. Kean
W. B. Bryson
G@ I Gardiner
The Oil Well In Wooster Sees Rising Gas Flow
No activity has occurred for days awaiting pumping machinery from Chicago. Gas flow has increased noticeably but the final extent of oil production remains unknown until pumping begins. The surface shows promise, but the deeper prospects are uncertain. continued gas flow could yield significant value for the owners and Wooster’s future.
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Chicago
Wooster
Pre-Season Training Plan For Wooster Football
Coach L Wt John plans a two week outing before fall term to train the university football team. Funds are being raised by subscription and half the target is in sight. The trip aims to place the squad in good shape, following eastern college practice. A strong Wooster season is anticipated with new students joining and several treats promised before Thanksgiving.
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St John
Ohio
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