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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
3
A train of 18 coaches carried nearly 800 people to the Orrville merchants picnic held Wednesday to Silver Lake. The excursion train was the main feature of the event, drawing substantial local participation.
Special to The Repositcan Doylestown Aug 21 The veneer able Dr A M Armstrong of Doylestown died early this morning at age 94 He had practiced in the place for about 50 years until a stroke four years ago leaving him bedbound A staunch Democrat he served one term in the state legislature from this county.
A rear end collision east of Massillon on Wednesday evening damaged the track and halted traffic until midnight. An air brake failure on a westbound train caused it to crash into a similar train, four cars broke apart, many cars derailed, but crews from Alliance and Wooster cleared the line. passenger service, including the Flyer, faced delays lasting days.
Special to Wooster reports Mansfield hospital treated a Wooster youth after a railway accident Tuesday morning. The right foot was amputated as necessary. he remains comfortable with high temperature and pulse but shows progress. Nurse Mrs. Swaney notes no fever yet and physicians expect movement soon. Foresters lodge plans to ensure his care, while the patient asks his mother not to be told until partly recovered. He claims no intent to jump a passing train, only waved to the engineer, and remains unable to explain how his foot was caught under the wheels. The amputated foot was cremated at the camitary plant.
The Reading Rom association hosts a Crestline picnic for Pennsylvani a Lines employees drawing about four thousand attendees. Four trains carrying 48 cars were needed, with ticket sales halted at Mansfield and Londondervale due to insufficient equipment.
Juba Jacobs travels from Toledo to visit his son Wu Jacobs who suffered hip and rib injuries in an incident. Doctors say Wu’s condition is serious but stable as he rests. the father reports Wu is resting easy after the injury.
A dispatch from Tupelo Mississippi says that in a race riot four white men and ten negroes were killed and wounded on August 21. The report notes intense violence and widespread unrest in the area amid the race tensions of the period.
Chas Kriechbaum of Canton a Wooster University graduate has been nominated for prosecuting attorney by the Democrats in Stark County where party prospects are seen as weak for a Democrat.
Contractor Schraeder, overseeing the Po cock Glass Plant project, has been appointed to direct Wooster Sand and Stone company works, with an assistant at Killback laying out building sites. Work to start immediately. substantial machinery already on site.
A farmer near Upper Sandusky claims a champion oat yield with 1045 bushels from under an acre. The piece also notes a Pennsylvania rule to beautify switch shanties with vines, Carnegie's university subscription discussions, and quirky local observations about automakers, hot weather, and river fish while mentioning transportation and rail conditions.
A collage of brief items from papers like Chicago Tribune Philadelphia Leader Baltimore American New York World Washington Post and Cleveland Leader quotes on society politics and technology. The snippets touch on Harvey’s summer resort rumor Miss Stone’s travels and auto versus horse safety with light satirical tone.
President Roosevelt spoke to about 5000 in the Hartford Armory during a New England tour, defending insular and international policies. He praised Porto Rico and Cuba relations, urged economic and political ties, and noted the Philippines issue as a difficult remaining task for the administration. The day featured a floral gift from Hartford workers and ideal weather.
Ohio Olio reports a drowning near Cincinnati after a canoe upset in the Ohio River. Miss Mabel O'Rear daughter of a Kentucky judge disappeared. Miss Anna Stewart and Oscar Morrishead were rescued by steamboat crew. The event occurred during a visit to Fernbank suburb, with rescue efforts continuing.
A fragmented note references nerves and a supposed complete cure. The readable text hints at a medical or speculative claim but lacks clear facts, dates, or names. Further context is needed to extract concrete entities or outcomes for a fuller summary.
Aug 23 report from Johns cites Canada protests to Sir Robert Bond’s plan to visit Washington to revive the Bond Blaine convention. London ministers opposed the move, with Canada’s reciprocity efforts leading to the convention’s disallowance. no warrant for further meddling was found.
At Manila Aug 23 a grand reception greeted Civil Governor Taft aboard the gunboat General Alava and escorted him to the palace. Taft outlined Rome negotiations on Philippine fiscal affairs and church questions moving toward settlement and urged Filipinos to rebuild their country. General Chaffee returned to Manila from Mindanao talks, seeking moral suasion with Moros and directing Captain Pershing to open talks with Sultan Heealdo to avert conflict.
Ambiguities in American Porte relations surface as ministers exchange dispatches on borders taxation and trade. Reports describe ongoing efforts by officials in Washington and Constantinople to stabilize ties amid territorial sensitivities and legislative pressures affecting transit and market access.
Mr Frank Ackerman of No 16 West Liberty street Wooster reports relief after using Dr ROWL Chase Nerve Pills. He attributes regained health energy and vigor to the tonic and rebuilding effects observed following long hours of standing and stooping.
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