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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1899
Page
2
Readable excerpts discuss the Philippine war, McKinley’s leadership, and the Senate ratification of the peace treaty. The piece notes calls for firm policy, criticism of expansion, and the likelihood of a Philippine protectorate. Also references Andrew Carnegie, Gomez, and ongoing political maneuvering in Congress.
A wartime editorial argues Cubans show shifting loyalties and critiques their leaders as self serving. It contrasts educated elites with soldiers, urges supporting stable governance in Cuba, and condemns anti treaty agitators. The piece condemns Filipino attackers linked to opponents of the treaty and recalls the Maine disaster as American blood shed by fellow countrymen.
In Orrville amid February reporting several accidents occurred on icy pavements. Daniel Holser, veteran stock buyer, slipped last Friday and broke three ribs. Jacob Haer Jr. slipped and damaged his back. A Brown and Ice-Cormick horse sale drew a crowd with twenty two head sold. one at 126 dollars, the lowest at 24, average around 1. J P K Sharman and Coe attended a funeral for Capt. Van Doorn. Rosenvery ships horses to Germany, Rickensangh to New York. J J Gillam lost a cow destined for shipment. Rentals rise. barns now in demand. Mrs. Louisa Lefeyer awarded an 8 dollar pension. Seas ill health threatening appendicitis. First North Dakota and Washington regiments fought at Manila. Orrville residents include eight boys in the two units. Protracted meeting continues with Bro Smith and presiding elder Mather assisting.
The Wooster City Band and the VUitypera ElLousr Orchestra, assisted by Mougey and Eberly, performed at the Millersburg Opera House for the Symphony Orchestra benefit. The audience, elite from city and country, gave encores to all instrumental numbers and praised Mrs Mougey and Mr Eberly. The visiting musicians were well treated and admired locally.
The Wooster Preserving Company offers Wayne County farmers markets for tomatoes and cucumbers with prepledged prices and guaranteed markets. It notes tomatoes require little labor for harvest, with payment around 3 cents per bushel for picking and high potential profits if growers commit to contract production.
Feb 4 notes from ue Chapel and surrounding communities report a dozen devout attendees at the altar, a pastor’s departure, and no preaching that night. Feb 6 updates cover U B church progress, illnesses easing, and visitors passing through as a literary society improves.
Feb 6 notes list several residents and visitors including Mrs Jopi-frener with eczema and grip, Frank Wagner from Lodi arriving on business, Miss Etta Miller in Lodi at home, W H Miller moving to James Ward's house for summer, and David Hepy’s two boys with their uncle Jono Clason. Mentions of social events, travelers to Nebraska, G A R party at Joseph Sturgis, and pension increases for James Stinson.
Fert G Megsea Jacob and Elmer Henry of Julet arrived Friday night guests of Mrs. Lynte Lowe. Grace Hurst to visit sister Mrs Dr Van Meter in Gilber Armstrong's Friday evening. About 30 present at gathering. Etta Lowe hosted oyster supper for a select company. Evangelical meeting held in three churches with Rev Waters preaching. Band drama The Miner’s Daughter drew a crowd. Miss Jean came home from Millersburg for a few days. Frank Smith and Melvin Warner noted in region. Ice hauling and fruit trade mentioned. talk of abolishing local mail delivery and pushing trolley line.
Short, mixed-item report covering a church funeral, a fire scare at Empire Works, a newborn at Adam Klein’s home, residents’ health notes, a lease transfer, a school event, local mischief, and several visits and incidents around town. Includes names such as Jus Nellis, Frank Sarger, Alvin Rich, Mrs. Miller, George Bantor, and Marshal Lattimer.
Fragmented town notes record deaths and family updates across multiple localities including Norwalk and Massillon. Mentions Capt. Van Darn death, Mrs. Freeman Howers selling property, Mr Kelm moving to California, and community events such as a piano recital and a Sunday rainbow entertainment by the Christian Endeavor Society. Also notes health, church services, and a bakery purchase by Mr. Pocock with plans to relocate for health reasons.
Fragmented notices reference illness and deaths in Hagerman area. Mentions Lieut. Taslor and Ida Mott visiting home ill, a February date, and multiple funeral references. Includes names Garver, Born, Katuerini Masselmar, McEwan, Glada Martin, Gosborn, Mokselman, Noral Weiner, Ed Troxell, and Mrs Losy ile with sickness and visitors noted. Households reported a sick pardon and widespread illness in the village.
A violent week in Rotman village ends with a fire at a residence and a burglary spree. A local couple Lyra and her husband flee by gathering clothes as flames engulf their home. A separate burglary leads to the death of Mr. Toomar Freitg after a string of thefts and a hospital box of medicines taken. Police seek leads and suspect a prolific thief connected to the area.
Columbus Ohio reports seven smallpox cases with others exposed. In New York, Justice Gilder sleeve in the supreme court considers exhumation of Henry Crossman Barnett Barnet whose death on November 10, 1898 is suspected to be a poisoning.
Brussels to Congo report confirms Belgian posts at Rajah on the Nile between Faghoda and Uganda were attacked by the Dervishes. No further details given.
Los Angeles on February 7 reports L G Branley the veteran who shot Governor Smith with a soldiers bomb at Santa Monica was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon and sentenced to two years in San Quentin.
Charles S. Runk of Na Aaseta New York filed a bankruptcy petition on February 7 listing liabilities of 275842 with 125000 secured and 135042 unsecured, plus 15500 of assets to be paid by others. The report notes the grand march at a local parity ball.
The Senate ratified the peace treaty with Spain in a secret session amid intense public interest. Senators McEnry of Louisiana and Jones of Nevada influenced the outcome, with McLaurin changing position to support the measure after Manila reports. The vote, announced at 3 pm, halted the expansion debate and sparked cheers and relief across the chamber corridors.
Senators weighing expansion fears and river policy cast votes for ratification after McEnry and Davin actions. Senator Jones of Nevada spoke on expansion risks while Bacon and others opposed. White House and cabinet leaders greeted news with celebratory remarks as the treaty reached the president.
A February report notes an unprecedented upswing in the whisky market driven by a recent Kentucky blend. Brokers face surging orders and higher prices as demand signals a multi-year improvement, with last week’s activity estimated at about 10 percent of annual barrels.
In honor of Cetopel Sexton Phi a de pla a funeral plan is announced at headquarters Ind penforce ballot calls comrades to pay tribute and the Illinois department commander will name the funeral escort as in Chicago the ceremony unfolds. Boundary dispute talks begin with Valparaiso Erb and Chili on board the Chilean cruiser O Higgins heading to Punta Arenas to meet General Roca for a conference. Prion of Nails advance: American Wire and Steel raises wire and wire nails prices to $2 per ton. line item costs $145 a hundred at mills to jobbers and $160 a hundred for nails in Albany. In the assembly a resolution to unseat Congressman-elect Roberts over polygamy ties passes by a strong majority.
Fragmentary report describes Rat Gaatiua change in conditions and American forces in Manila during bombardment days. Crowds watch from towers while police crack down on natives. no streetcars. General Wheeler Washington referenced and a bill to authorize appointing Wheeler as senior general in the regular army is noted.
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