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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
4
Summary from a Wooster Ohio newspaper page dated January 14 1903 includes miscellaneous items: comments on baseball peace between leagues the price of coal and fuel concerns in winter discussions of politics including possible spring elections and candidates Carnegie Rockefeller and Baer donations and philanthropy notes about Buffalo aldermen chairs and a variety of public issues and curiosities from national and local centers.
The piece notes the navy’s readiness as a warning to nations under the Monroe doctrine while Germany claims no Panama Canal, and Uncle Sam plans to build it himself. It mentions Pennsylvania Railroad seeking 40 million dollars, Kent claiming oldest Odd Fellows, Alfred Bell’s vast fortune, and a Toledo raid on millinery stores.
The article notes United States Steel holding 33 million dollars after dividends and discusses Congress plans to remove the coal duty. It argues the move would be approved by Americans, may not directly ease local hardship but could help the East, and that relief is needed for the poor. It urges Congress to take action to reduce suffering nationwide.
The Mandolin and Guitar club gave a concert in Reedsburg on Wednesday Jan 7 at the Reformed church. Despite a stormy evening the audience was large and enthralled with the program, rewarding the club with long encores and praise for their musical talent and manly department.
New York January 12 1908 editorial notes tighter money conditions despite improved supply opportunities. It cites heavy demand from trade activity large financial deals and speculation plus an outdated currency system. Foresees continued strain on money markets without currency reform and highlights Wall Street activity Reading Pennsylvania merger and consolidations as signs of improving sentiment under cautious prospects for prices and wages amid a large trade volume. Bethel church protracted meeting continues with nightly sermons and a sleigh ride anecdote.
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