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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
7
An early 20th century remedy promotes Miles' Aunti-Pain Pills for backache headaches and other distressing pains that ail women. The ad claims immediate action with no morphine or opium, and warns against suffering while an attack ends. The text emphasizes safe ingredients and strong restorative effects.
Dispatches from Pittsburgh report the Thaw family dispute linked to Harry Kendall Thaw and Evelyn Nesbitt remains unsettled. Mrs William Thaw plans to welcome her daughter in New York and escort her to Pittsburg while the Countess of Yarmouth may travel from New York to Florida, avoiding a Pittsburg visit.
Charles Burnett Tivire farmer near Millbrook escaped severe injuries after a train hit his wagon wheel at a crossing near Kanke Station. The engine struck as Burnett, late for a rally, clung to the pilot and rode the wheel before the engineer halted the train. He walked away with only a broken wheel and expressed no wish to repeat the ordeal.
Miss Mary Sanborn and Miss Grae M Lucas taught institutes this week as the City Superintendent tested classroom temperatures from 68 to 75 degrees. Students faced a spelling test from the Cleveland Educational Commission with Mildred Foss excelling in the eighth grade. others missed one or two words, some beyond typical vocabulary.
In Wooster rumor swirls as the Taggart circuit court hearing nears. Questions persist whether Mrs Taggart will attend, with letters from Mrs Shields cited and family ties noted at Highland Park. Some say she remains in Chicago, others insist she stays to avoid the Manila court scene. Defendants’ supporters claim her bond covers costs only and her presence may not be required. The case prompts lively speculation on her whereabouts and the trial’s outcome.
County Treasurer Geo J Kreiger and assistants plan to send delinquent personal tax statements totaling about 25000 dollars. Of this 20060 dollars comes from Wooster residents and 5900 from city citizens. Kreiger will await notices before arranging collection through attorneys. Louis Bolus has the Wooster contract. In many counties, commissioners appoint a delinquent tax collector attorney.
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio, fiancé of Miss Alice Roosevelt, is ill at his mother’s Washington home. Mrs. Longworth says the illness is not serious and expects him to be well enough to attend the wedding in a week. He has had a cold for several days and fever plus tonsillitis symptoms are noted.
A Ford City machinist burned by an electrical furnace used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with a quick and perfect cure. Ad quotes Laubach & Boyd druggists endorsing the salve for burns wounds and eczema and promotes other remedies for coughs indigestion and heartburn with claims from users and local druggists.
In Savannah on February 20 a pistol fight in front of the city exchange left Babe Dyer dead and Frank Nagie critically wounded. Pat Kearney and GC H Dyer were shot, while Snatcher Dyer and private detective Thomas Hewitt were arrested. Others named include James McBride, H T McBride, Richard McKenna, and James Lane. About forty shots were fired with no definite gunman identified.
London reports mill owners in the northern counties have granted a 2 percent wage rise to 150,000 cotton operatives. This marks the first time in three years that workers have returned to the full wage standard adopted sixty years ago, with the change taking effect in May.
A string of tragedies and disturbances are outlined: Martin Brecken dies frozen in Duluth Minnesota. an eastbound Santa Fe fruit train wreck near Morley Colorado kills two brakemen. flooding north of Johannesburg sinks 55 natives in South Africa. US and Canada report weekly failures with 229 and 29 respectively. Illinois coal operators vote to reject United Mine Workers demands. A sergeant in San Francisco shoots his partner and himself. Fire devastates churches and hotels in Littleton West Virginia. In Hinton West Virginia, 31 miners were in Parrell mine during an explosion. 11 rescued, 14 dead, with ongoing recovery. Trade news notes solid wholesale gains amid stocks and rising spring goods. three baseball players in Albany face intoxication charges. Donlin, Bennett, and McGrath plead not guilty. Bail set as cases adjourned two weeks.
Warren Ohio February 10 a neighbor Charles C Dolgen confessed to Prosecuting Attorney Wilkins detailing the murder of wealthy stockbroker R K Lowie at West Farmington Ohio. Dolgen described a disputed land deal and a fatal blow with a log followed by arson, with varying explanations for motive and payment.
In nature's laboratory Dr Pierce promotes Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription made from Hydrostia Canadensis and other native roots. The products use chemically pure glycerine as solvent, avoid alcohol, and boast transparent ingredient lists. Pierce argues vegetables offer safe cures, with extracts touted as stomach tonics, blood purifiers, and liver invigorators.
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