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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
6
A fragmented debate cites need for banking system reform and unity among individual members and institutions. Speakers warn against concentrated power while urging a mixed currency stance and stronger safeguards for personal safety amid political and economic turmoil.
BeLOols closed Friday afternoon for holidays. At close of school students occupying the new Second ward school house were notified they will use that building when school opens January 6.
Kirs-Perry Miller died at the Romer North Market street home at 1 oclock Thursday afternoon aged 63 years 10 months and 17 days Funeral private Jacob Stevens aged 68 brother of John G r of North Grant street died Saturday morning at his Boone Iowa home after a year with dropsy He was a long time Wooster resident leaving in 1864 for the West He is survived by Aya children
Mrs Martha Rhone widow of Samuel Rhone died at 1 a m Saturday at her daughter’s home on McKenna Street after months of old age illness. She lived to 81 or 82, endured repeated operations for dropsy, and remained steadfast in faith as a Methodist. Funeral services were held at 1 p m Monday from her residence on Avenue Street.
In Common Pleas Court the jury awarded J. W. Bott 8157 against John Foust et al. The docket noted Boor vs. Knes trick as a separate action to recover money claimed due via partnership. Attorneys M. L. Suiyser and Lyman Critchfeld represented the plaintiff with Taylor Taylor and Price Russell for the defense.
The general committee chosen to study industrial differences organized elected officers and issued a statement. Senator Marcus A Hanna chairs with Samuel Gompers as first vice chairman. They retain ties to the National Civic Federation and form the industrial department. The statement commits to pursuing industrial peace, but labels the effort a mistake.
Report from Parsons Kansas of Colonel John F Bull and his wife Carrie murdered in their locked bedroom. Both bodies shown stab wounds with no sign of burglary. Bull, a wealthy real estate dealer and Civil War veteran, last seen alive Tuesday night amid a grave, collapsed scene. Nearby Fayetteville Arkansas details describe a Springdale bank robbery, the robber fleeing with about 70 dollars and later leaving 1000 dollars behind. A clash near Russellville recounts a battle between city officers and the Williams brothers, leaving Henry Williams dead and Tom Williams wounded. In New York, attorney Robert A Ammon faces grand jury indictment over alleged Franklin syndicate funds.
Washington notes show the house adjourned for holiday recess with the Nicaragua canal bill scheduled to begin consideration on Tuesday January 7 and continue until disposition. The process will not interfere with revenue or appropriation bills while Mr De Armond of Missouri spoke on rural free delivery. In another item, Frank T. Summon of Valparaiso races deathbed in California to see his sweetheart Pretty Lilian Griffiths, 17, and the piece notes his family ties and future.
A lively account of December social events and club meetings. Women hosted a Dutch Lunch from a Christmas tree, the Thursday club gathered at Mrs. S. Vance’s home for papers on Modern German Literature and John B. Gough, and the Trav eler's Club met at Mrs. Kauke’s with Japanese-themed decorations and papers on Old Japan and Ceylon. The Wooster Commandery Holiday reception moved to December 27 at the Masonic Temple, while the Classics discussed causes of the Civil War and the Underground Railroad and sang patriotic songs. The next meeting is set for January 3 at Hoover Cottage with Miss Bessie Davidson.
New York dec 21 appraiser of merchandise w wakeman of the port of new york who was removed from office by president roosevelt made public the contents of a letter to secretary gage the letter sparked his removal wakeman refused to resign on dec 18 stating his resignation would admit that his administration had not been honest and efficient he accuses the spaulding administration of fault in the recent japanese silk frauds and says he was investigating invoices showing frauds at a certain house in 1901
In Indianapolis on December 20 reports describe a widespread coal shortage as ships rush to supply power to factories and large buildings. Confiscation of coal cargoes by rail companies worsens the crisis, hindering steam power and daily operations. Nearby, Marconi’s fiancee Miss Josephine Holman plans a New York visit to join him, with wedding arrangements reportedly complete.
Secretary Wilson announced that ending microscopic inspection of meats sent abroad would curb exports and cost about 24 million pounds in annual revenue to Germany. Funds shortages and two weeks’ leave for bureau workers caused need for more staff, affecting operations outside of the main city.
Boston dispatch reports six people overcome by illuminating gas in a Roxbury house. Two women, Mrs Lucy Flacher and Mrs Marot, are gravely affected and may die. All victims except Mrs Talbot are described as Black.
Glowing globules of news report a Helena Arkansas hotel fire causing 75000 in losses. A Baltimore and Ohio Express caboose collision in Scotthaven Pennsylvania injures three trainmen. Reuben Quinn a Black man is hanged in Danville Kentucky for murder of a policeman last April. Fire fumes kill John Miinsk and injure three in Etna Pennsylvania boarding house. Jim Redding and Jim Winter are hanged in Birmingham Alabama for killing two women. Watchman Ray shoots and kills a burglar in Summunitvilis Tad. Fire destroys St Joseph's hospital in Marysville Missouri with patients at risk. Death tolls rise as 266 in the United States and 27 in Canada. Two Ephraim Still children perish when Ford Kentucky home burns with absent parents.
At Davy near Welch, three black men were killed in a saloon shooting by Wayne Demon, an assistant bookkeeper from Cincinnati. The incident occurred on pay day as a group of men entered demanding whites retire. Demon shot three men dead and fled.
The Kreuz Zeitung reflects government views with a controversial piece arguing Americans should consider intervening in South Africa. It recalls 1783 foreign aid and posits the US could act without threat to its northern border, potentially forcing Britain to terms and winning Christian world support.
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