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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
4
The column surveys economic anxiety and political chatter as crop prospects look bright yet markets wobble. It cites Wall Street jitters, oil and oilers, labor, and public figures from Secretary Root to San Francisco’s mayor, weaving jokes about crime, taxes, and daily life while predicting a cautious year ahead.
Irish nationalists in Parliament departed in a body after a debate on land policy. They urged stronger agitation for fair land laws, criticizing government handling and threatening continued pressure from Redmond and allies. The session closed amid calls for unity and decisive action against eviction practices.
Wooster Racing Matinee association held a meeting at Lyman Critchfield's office to finalize plans for a second Friday matinee. All entries must be in by Wednesday for score cards, with music arranged between heats. First race will start at 1 pm to finish before dark, admission free, incentives offered to farmers and a city country audience.
Delegates from Waste county gathered at a rural convention in Day ton with Mr Kuanthivan State Waa in attendance. Resolutions thanked the government for pay increases and road improvements. A promotion system was proposed and A L Luawehe gave an address on betterment plans.
The committee of Newsick 4 Methodist Sabbath School expresses heartfelt sympathy to Mr and Mrs Win Yohey and family for the loss of Flossie Date Yobev a devoted coworker and sister to many. The resolutions honor her cheerful service to humanity and request their sentiments be recorded in the school records and published.
A survey corps began Tuesday afternoon work west of Wooster to extend a traction line to Mansfield. Curt W H Bocher of Jefferson says Plain Township farmers are enthusiastic about an electric line through the area.
Reading from a Shreve report, boys were arrested in connection with a death two weeks past. Floyd Mertle and Schoff faced charges of causing the horse’s death by a collision or tool mishap. The incident occurred near an annual fair, and the trial was expected to proceed in Worcester.
Marriage licenses issued include Richerdson of Mt Hope and Maude L Amiet of Applecreek. Roscoe Graham of Portville NY and 71H le Packer of Wooster. Ed Schlach of Akron and Lola Krenzer of Orrville also listed.
August 28 report from Canaan notes Prof C B Shaw visiting with his mother, Jacob Lichty leaving for Georgia for lumber business, and various local visitors. Recitals by Howard Zook and pupils planned. Ed Perry family to relocate to Hudson. Picnic and yard work at cemetery, a boys game vs Santo with nose injury, and forthcoming pulpit and reunion events.
Ernie Skeel will arrive to coach Wooster football with hopes to readmit Hatfield and Kelley this year. If both return, Wooster’s state title chances improve notably. University of Pennsylvania seeks Eastern Conference officials for the November 23 Western game. St. John prefers Ohio Conference officials, bracing for cost cuts.
Testimony from J H Plant of the Southern Railway covered intrastate passenger costs for the year ending June 30 1906 totaling 2120415 with Carolina earnings of 1971088 and a stated net revenue impact of about 75000 if proposed rate changes were enacted. The hearing touched on freight and passenger traffic and the wider implications for Chattanooga and the network.
Washington reports Acting Secretary Newberry brings word from Oyster Bay conference on the projected cruise of the great battleship fleet via the Straits of Magellan. Itineraries set sail readiness by Dec 1 to 15 at 10 knots, with collier support on the Atlantic leg.
The Cherokee Indians visit Wooster for two fast contests Thursday afternoon and evening. They are known for aggressive play and strong road record, with a lighting setup that makes evening games clearly visible. Local interest grows with expected large crowds.
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