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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
4
Local Wooster newspaper notices while listing postal details and publication identifiers. Contents include notes on mailing class and newspaper selection as a best Ohio paper. No readable events or people emerge from the fragment.
The discussion centers on Secretary Root's plan for a flexible army size with a minimum around 80 000 and a maximum near 95 000. Critics suggest a lower minimum, perhaps 30 000, to allow rapid expansion or contraction as needed. The piece notes President McKinley's message urging prudence, trust legislation, Alaska boundary settlement, a $30 million war revenue reduction, currency strengthening, and canal emphasis, with cautions against extravagance.
A person paying taxes at four times the assessed property value raises questions about assessment accuracy, tax rate application, and potential exemptions. It suggests review by tax authorities to ensure fair valuation and levy consistency.
Carl Scuurz has not shown any intention to resume discussions with Secretary Gaye recently. The note highlights a pause in potential talks and keeps a cautious stance on further engagement.
Mr. TURKEY GOOBLER expresses devout gratitude that the annual day of general thanks has passed, marking relief and satisfaction after the holiday.
Report notes Mr. Bryan appears tired of public life and will not seek further election. Other gentlemen compare the situation and affirm his decision, signaling a shift in local political leadership.
A correspondent asserts that the man who has discovered a plat till President McKainkey must be ignorant of the fact that the election is all over. The remark highlights frustration over political outcomes and public sentiment.
A brief note observes that as Christmas nears, youths begin to exhibit improved conduct, signaling seasonal behavioral shifts and anticipation of holiday festivities.
John W. Gates reportedly earned thirty two million dollars through speculation in the past year. Observers note the sum may enable him to weather the coming cold season.
The article notes Mary Ellen Lease plans to sue for divorce and that public sentiment favors her obtaining the decree for her husband’s sake.
The Boers have captured another large English garrison in South Africa. For a'thoroughly whipped people Qom Paul's folk' seem to be provokingly disrespectful to their conquerors.
The nation sees a surge of newborns named Mark Hanna, signaling many future bearers who may keep the elder busy supplying full dinner pails as they grow.
One story says the Czar has consumption another cites typhoid fever and a third mentions a wound. Judging from rumors it is becoming evident that there is something wrong with him.
A fragment shows SHE McLeag wing of the Democratic party endorsing Kilbourne for governor while John J. Lentz seeks support from friends to urge his own nomination. The note suggests backing Lentz but argues for fair treatment of his case without bias.
The article notes Turkey plans to pay a nearly $100,000 indemnity via an American shipbuilder by ordering a new ship and inflating the price. It argues this indirect method preserves Turkish honor, praising the sultan’s preference for delaying direct payment and calling Turkish honor a fearsome institution.
J. W. Roof of Cleveland, director and promoter, told County Commissioners on Tuesday that the franchise for the proposed Cleveland, Wooster and Medina Electric Railway is extended for one year. Prospects for completion are described as never better.
The note asserts Washington will demonstrate its entitlement to global recognition, positioning itself prominently on the world stage and ensuring its status is acknowledged internationally.
Mark Hanna appears to forecast congressional moves ahead of input from chairman Jones, signaling individual interpretation of legislative direction. The remark underlines Hanna's assertive stance on policy timelines.
While congress concentrates on national issues, the speaker urges timely action on what he calls the greatest problem of them all the Christmas present issue. He argues that a swift decision would relieve families and stores from extended delays and uncertainty this holiday season.
A remark notes that despite talk of Republican Congressional responsibility no sign exists of FR. M. feeling ashamed or stepping down. The statement emphasizes a lack of motion toward removal or dissolution of FR. M. from influence, reflecting political tension without concrete consequences.
Several Democrats in New Jersey propose ex president Cleveland as a candidate for senator. With the legislature Republican by a large majority, the country faces no danger of dissolution in the near term.
Remains of Mrs Norman Lachat nee May Jameson were brought from Limaville for burial beside her husband in Applecreek cemetery. Funeral services were held in the M E church with Rev Glenn of Wooster presiding. Attendees included Amanda Jameson and Ruth Schaugh from Akron and Miss Maude Murson visiting from Thanksgiving.
A 1901 edition from Hostetter Co. Pittsburg claims health hints amusing anecdotes and general information. Over 8 million copies will be printed in eight languages and 60 employees are at work. It includes proof of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and may be obtained free from druggists or dealers.
Smithville notes from December 4 report Dr Henry his wife and son from Kipton Lorain county visiting J S Swanger family with plans to locate locally. Numerous residents and guests shared Thanksgiving activities including Mrs L B Eberly at Eido Lehman Wellington home and Rev E L Smith entertaining Cecelia and Elizabeth Buller Marshallville. Local travel and visits continued with E W Redding Canton and families, Mrs H S Thomas and J W Amstutz relatives in Orrville, and Miss Jeddie Brown visiting Wayne township. An open invitation announced D D Hartzier Co furniture store opening December 6. Peter Zell reported seriously ill east of town. William Bauhof and Elsie King Orrville guests of family, and Harry Baker with son Ellis spent Sunday with Y S Baker. James BR Patterson Applecreek visited Eden Brown’s family. C H Miller returned to Cleveland after two weeks with parents. Mrs E Webner celebrated Thanksgiving with distant relatives Ira Trinway and D R Toledo. A Peterson photographed the gathering.
The first month's report for District No 8 in Wayne township lists daily attendees, those never tardy, and those perfect in deportment. It includes A spelling class top scores with Mary Brubaker Owen Hays and Jay Joliff among top grades, and B and C class leaders Zelda Brubaker Walter Joliff and Lucy Tryon Glen Cravenstat. Teachers are S. G. Gill and Miss Gertrude Crismore.
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