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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1903
Page
4
There is nothing like a little spring election to find out all the important facts about a man. The latest Goebel confession leads the public to ask the usual question of How Much.
A fragmented column notes Robins and blue birds signaling spring as groundhog chatter and local politics blend with jokes about M Schwab’s April return and a millionaire salary. It references a Venezuelan dispute ultimatum dated around the twenty fifth or twenty sixth, blockade issues, and a quip about the man who taught King Edward golf visiting the country, ending on a tongue in cheek note about supreme happiness.
In Wapakoneta Ohio a man claiming heir rights to a $2,000,000 estate should heed caution as his asserted inheritance is portrayed as largely speculative and uncertain. The note warns that much of the claim may be illusory.
The report states Major Glenn has been acquitted of bad conduct in the Philippines. The ruling is presented as a clear exoneration amid ongoing discussions about the case and its implications for the involved service members and the military platform.
A garbled summary notes lawmakers discuss proposed taxes on single men while questions arise about personal remarks toward David B. Til and other political figures. Other notes reference ship trades, patent news, and a controversial anti kissing bill, with commentary on figures like Pierpont Morgan, Grover Cleveland, and the New governor of Pennsylvania amid a flood of oblique critiques.
The passage mocks seasonable advertising that promises eminence through a cure for a cold. A Southern gentleman who left the White House after a Black man joined is cast as ignorant, implying postwar denial that the war is over.
Reed Smoot wins a U S Senate seat but faces immediate challenges and opposition as he prepares to take his oath. The report notes political friction and anticipated trouble in the new term.
The passage imagines a hypothetical US Germany clash altering the outcome of Price Henry’s visit, noting that his humorous tales during the date trip would have lacked the same impact and fallen flat.
President Roosevelt plans to urge Congress to pass adequate trust legislation before adjourning. Supporters say decisive action is needed and condemn efforts to weaken it. If Congress fails, he may call an extra session, a move that would find public backing.
President Konnevett sent a feral present to a pair of twins and signaled support for large families. Most observers note difficulty in distinguishing the twins as they grow, making it unclear where one ends and the other begins.
Elbert Hubbard, Philistine editor, sees his wife's liberal alimony granted after divorce papers reveal charges of his infidelity. The court cited Mrs Hubbard's strong allegations while Hubbard offered a milder explanation of domestic discord. The episode contrasts his public advocacy of domestic happiness with the private unraveling of his marriage.
Washington content reviews sundry civil appropriation bills funding federal building repairs and new entrances with detailed line items including temporary quarters and breakwater extension while noting funds for police buildings and veteran reorganizations. Hamilton report covers Willis Hawley’s return to health after disappearance and plans for a directors’ meeting to discuss his future as YMCA secretary.
Smithville notes report an active community with a protracted ME church meeting, a train accident injuring a coal loader, local farming success with hog sales, and a village talent show. Jacob Yo Kurtz, 73, died, with services led by Revs Hostettler and Garig. burial at Oak Carrove.
The column lists community updates such as a wedding between Mr Pinchip and Miss Laura Figert, a wedding tour from Beach City to Wilmot to Winesburg to Mt Eaton, and multiple notices of residents moving, illness, and family changes. It notes Edward Jaundervoin’s death at 46 in Cleveland and burial in Mt Eaton, plus obituaries for Mrs Speck and August Mathei who had long illness and military membership in the Royal Arcanum.
Overton notes report a spate of health concerns and family moves. Clairtes Walton plans to leave in a couple of weeks after renting a house from Mr Grill. Jobo Moor farm three miles south is mentioned with callers to Mr Carter. Withrow travels home and gets lost in Wassen Woods amid general chatter about residents and travel.
A cluttered report recounts village happenings from Creston to Solon CTs Solon and Kidron area. It mentions a Saturday event at Harvey Hohns home, a Mihanas wife anecdote, Lebrowas at Creston, Patterson Solon dairy farm, a university visit, and work at a local store rental. Also notes a horse shipment from Indiana, Kadrm school literary event with students, John Falk moving a saw mill, and Abraham Baumgardner visiting Kansas relatives.
The community held revival services last Tuesday evening at the Union church with Sermon on Christian duty and sin. The B & O railroad telegraph office was moved within the depot area and rumors say a corssinus removal and tram east of town may occur. Funeral services for John Lee Sr., born March 17 1818 and died at Wayne County infirmary, were conducted at his home last Wednesday. he married Angeline Baliff in Portsmouth on April 23 1837 and left a long widowhood with three sons who served the country.
A traveler from Willis Kansas recounts arrival in Horton and describes Brown County landscape and economy. He lists education, agriculture, land values, timber, coal, cash rents, and local institutions, including churches, schools, banks, and telegraph lines, with notes on nearby towns Hiawatha and Horton and the Kickapoo Reservation.
Rev F B Weimer conducted services and spoke on Job. The Seville Masonic Lodge served at the cemetery. Mr Lee had been a member for nearly 50 years. The widow thanks neighbors and Seville Masons for aid. Mr Lee was intellectual and left inventions aiding users and was an ardent Republican who voted in November.
Philadelphia January 29 The anthracite strike committee weighs who bears responsibility for imitation of hard coal production Attorney Darrow for the miners asks the commission to summon coal-carrying presidents If deemed before the body they will be called otherwise not If possible miners letters from operators and governors may be read before the panel or representatives may testify Caracas January 29 Experts expect a blockade to end soon United States gunboat Marietta reports German Commodore Scheder says Panther did not fire first on Fort San Carlos due to storm landing a red flag misinterpreted by the fort leading to the exchange
A Pittsburg Railway Traction line wreck injured many passengers and destroyed two cars. A Homestead branch car struck a huckster wagon near Forward Avenue, then backed up the hill to inspect damage as another car descended at speed. Traffic halted for hours.
This note reports that Crisp items of information from Clime and Banks in Cleveland consolidated deposits totaling 21,000,000. It mentions a deadly Erie road wreck near Williamsport Pennsylvania with a fireman dead and an engineer severely burned, and Professor Baginsky of Berlin announcing a serum for scarlet fever with early positive results. It also covers a fatal rear-end collision on the Illinois Central near Waverdale, five prisoners escaping Fort Wayne near Detroit, and the escape path via a glass panel from an old barracks donor.
Editors will visit Omaha to discuss national matter and travel to Yellowstone Park for a planned trip. Washington February 3 Representative Tisienway of Indiana introduces a pension bill for disabled soldiers and widows. Civil War veterans to receive 2 dollars monthly, plus widows and sailors married before 1890. Jefferson Memorial appeal: Admiral Dewey receives first subscription of 100 dollars from the Colorado Society Gangsters of the Revolution.
Anatin Roe, a Wilkesbarre coachman, describes severe health decline from exposure and lack of sleep. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring his strength and praises the medicine as a tonic that cures a range of ailments including nervous disorders and rheumatic pains. The ad claims nationwide use and offers postage paid orders.
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