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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
4
A set of scattered notes from a Wooster Ohio printing office includes verses and local reflections on racing Shamrock and Sir Thomas, comments on Shamrock's chances, and brief mentions of figures like General Miles and Mr Bookwalter. The items read as lively, opinionated snippets from the newsroom and society pages.
Sterling note summarizes church services at U B church led by Rev Fritz and baptism of four, Lord's Supper for 46, plus local family news including births and deaths. Mentions Gettysburg lecture, Ten Commandments sermon at Mononite church, visits by the Garver family, and other community notices.
A Fredericksburg message from June 1803 defends Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy amid criticism in the Republican. The writer argues wealth funds public libraries and employment, criticizes Homestead strike timing, and cites biblical references to support capitalist aid. It condemns strikes, praises wages, and links charitable gifts to moral society and education.
A Turkish leader yields under pressure as a czarist demand looms, the money he paid tied to a threat of harm. A German actor faces jail for mocking the emperor, and a German indicator earns scrutiny amid tensions.
A fragmented report notes Carrie Nation’s arrest in Pittsburgh for selling hatchets. Other lines mention a man barred from his trade and threats of violence, with garbled phrases suggesting political or social tension and a rumor of a forthcoming change.
In Wheeling a riot led to about 1000 shots fired with no casualties. An unnamed bystander, described as an innocent observer, was said to be on a summer vacation at the time.
The passage speculates on how direct threats and naval power influence sympathy and funding, noting Russia’s dispatch of warships and Turkey’s decision to settle a claim. It connects public figures like Sir Thomas and President Holden with broader questions about Carnegie endowments and university support.
Mr Pulitzer announces the founding of a journalism school despite critics who say newspapers have sunk in quality, arguing the project aims to elevate standards and train future reporters.
Fears rise that the standard of dividends will not exceed 45 percent this year as concerns grow over the aging John D. Rockefeller and his handling of distributions. The outlook prompts scrutiny of equity yields and long term stability.
Corbett is thinking of retiring from the ring as he reaches a stage where a man often begins to consider such a step. The article notes he is weighing this major career question and reflects on the impulse toward retirement in a veteran fighter's career.
Dispatches report recent rains failed to swell the rivers while confusion grows over a Christmas run and Apple Creek. European unrest looms as people ignore most news beyond headlines. Proposals hint at an extra session of Congress in September amid weather concerns and long deliberations.
The passage notes almanac makers fix weather for convenience without targeting individuals. It suggests danger in a congress planning weather where one party may want rain or sun for different events. The almanac makers are portrayed as leading, though unobtrusive, planners in this humorous sketch.
The Columbian senate shows opposition to U S canal construction amid fears that Yankee workers will be employed under terms deemed insufficient for a living, risking offense to local citizens.
Elated by the fast American boat in a race against Shamrock, praise falls on Rhode Island designer Herreshoff, the “Wizard of Bristol.” He conceived the Reliance and the Columbia, driving American yacht success and earning the laurels that others funded.
A farmer arrives with a plump hog boxed in a wagon. The hog bursts free from the box and lands upright on the paved street, uninjured by its heavy weight. The owner continues to destination with the animal.
At a Sunday meeting the Central Labor union decided to cancel Labor Day events due to lack of speakers and many members being away. Officers still plan a dance in the evening under union auspices at the City Patriot Pavilion.
The third annual Feightner reunion was held at J D Oxenrider’s home near Wooster on August 20. Over 100 relatives gathered from across the country for a day of dinner, music, and speeches. New officers were elected including O C Elliman as president and J D Oxenrider as treasurer. The next reunion is planned for August 1904 at Mrs. Eby’s home near Smithville. relatives are urged to send names and addresses.
Moreland and Igenatius Sanders are guests of relatives. Lillian and Ethel Metzler visit Cleveland friends. Mrs Flora Metzler and Miss Erma Roth hosted by Mrs Charles Kimber. ME church to reopen Sunday after finishing touches and services. Aunt Kate Auckebaugh ill. Fern Tate of Shreve dies of scarlet fever. O B Franks’ daughter ill with whooping cough. Hood's Sarsaparilla recommended for tired mothers.
Lake Fork Aug 24 Mrs Zena Trease joined Wooster to Silver Jake excursion Tuesday. Mrs Vella Welty of Ashland and Miss Mina Scott visited M Springer Thursday. Daisy Fickes of Ashland home Sunday. Ed Spreng plans house repairs. Spreng's wife and daughter Ethel visited West Salem late week. M and M church new carpet seats painted varnished. ice cream festival planned Aug 20 at Seibert's lawn. John Eisweiler recovering from measles. George Dace and family at Wooster Saturday. E F Bright of Ashland passed through. Mrs John Crumlick improving after illness. Dr Knapp presiding elder met Monday to adjust appointments for closer travel.
Morrland August 24 The M E church here reopen after four repairs with a gala day planned Special morning and evening services invited attendance Peter Weiker of Congress guests of Silas Weiker Ed Glasgo wife and child guests of Mrs Glasgo's parents Laura Miller of Northumberland visiting J Rob Snyder then left for a West trip Sunday school reunion in George Marr's orchard enjoyed pleasant air
Fragmentary OCR note shows a marriages section heading followed by unreadable names and stray words. No clear couple, date, or place could be confirmed from the legible text.
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