Rumors of Boer Surrender and Wholesome Society Gossip
The excerpt mixes rumor about Boer surrender with satirical social notes. It jokes about prices rising, wind and water living, hair meaning gender, and a railroad magnate’s stance on competition. It mentions Perry Belmont, Richard Croker, Arthur Pue Gorman’s senate election, and Nicolas Nicholas compiling the society list.
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Zade. Nicholas
New York
Society
United States
Dr. Nicolas
Sven Yead
Republican Printing Wooster News 1902 Jan 15
A compact clipping from Republican Printing Wooster Wayne County includes scattered items: entries on news about banking safety in St Louis, Secretary Shaw crediting his wife, an Omaha man rejected by 56 girls, the emperor of China’s matron, weather prognostication, Lieutenant Hobson on a lecture tour, Bryan attending a Boston banquet, Carrie Nation planning a missionary role, and the Schley case appeal to the president.
Carnegie Offers Library Gift to Columbus
A Carnegie proposal to donate a library to Columbus surfaces amid chatter about the presidency. Tom Johnson endures a coughing fit whenever the topic is raised, while Andrew remains silent and unhearing in the background.
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Tom Johnson
Carnegie
Columbus
Andrew
Senator Quay Sets Out to Publish Book
Senator Quay is poised to publish a new book with a high chance he will omit any reference to plum trees. The note suggests the work may emphasize other topics while avoiding horticultural details.
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Quay
Wireless politics proposed to aid humanity
A speculative remark suggests Marconi could do the most good for humanity by turning his attention to developing a system of wireless politics. The notion frames wireless tech as a tool for civic governance rather than merely communication.
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Marconi
Chicago man aims at egg market monopoly
A Chicago man tries to corner the egg market as hens appear to control the coming winter, suggesting the bid to monopolize may be challenged by poultry.
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Chicago
General Funston Reaches San Francisco From Philippines
General Fred Funston arrived in San Francisco from the Philippines on Thursday, signaling that the country can expect action and progress in the near future.
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Fred Funston
San Francisco
Philippines
Fragmented notes on banking, politics and a river relic
In this fragmentary item a bank failure prompts talk of depositors paid in full, alongside a jab at a luncheon request by a talkative figure. A rumor about a man who found a ring in a fish raises questions if it is a genuine find or just a tale. The British claim a recaptured Boer gun and imply further captures may follow.
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Manafield
Binghamton
N. Y
Sumter
South Carolina
New York
Mosea
Struke
Pugilist Fitzsimmons Attacks Jeffries In Tariffed Barbs
Reports of a heated exchange between pugilists Fitzsimmons and Jeffries signal an intense build up to their looming prize fight. The skirmish includes sharp banter about legitimacy and prowess as both camps gear up for the bout.
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
The Man Without the Overcoat Trend in Cities
A New York fad shows young elites shunning coats, aiming to toughen up like Garfield and Lincoln. The trend risks pneumonia and other complications, which could push the ambitious back to seeking success through alternative methods.
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New York
Garfield
Lincoln
Croker Steps Down From Tammany Leadership
Richard Croker retires as Tammany Hall political leader after selecting Lewis Nixon as successor on Saturday. Croker’s methods were vicious, and while his successor may be better the retirement is a gain for society. It remains to be seen if his exit is sincere or if the country will see further farewell tours.
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Richard Croker
Tammany
Croker
Lewis Nixon
Union Meetings Progress Amid Public Confessions At Oarville
In Oarville on January 13 union meetings progress with 32 making public confession. Services run three to four times daily. tonight for ladies only and Tuesday at 6 pm for men. One sick, J W Hostetter, not expected to recover. A watchman’s steam switcher ran away from the C A & C roundhouse, causing no serious damage beyond the building. Machine shop and cyclone works operate on extended hours.
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Oarville
J. W. Hostetter
Hostetter
West Market Street
Salvation Army Anniversary in Wooster
The Salvation Army marks its third anniversary in Wooster with a program next Sunday January 19. The message celebrates souls lifted from sin and welcomes continued support from local friends while emphasizing the value of immortal souls over gifts.
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Salvation Army
Wooster
August Flower Sales touted as cure for indigestion
An advertisement extols Green's August Flower as the universal remedy for indigestion biliousness and related ailments claiming it cleanses the system regulates liver function and relieves headaches and general malaise. It promotes Dr G G Green remedies available at local drugstores.
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G.G. Green
Hbaubach& Boyd's
Wooster Shale Brick and Clay Co Holds Annual Meeting
The Wooster Shale Brick and Clay Company held its annual meeting on Monday with strong attendance. Directors elected included Wo EF Yost D C Curry Daniel Beller Kas Curry Frank Naftager John Stevens Dewesamuel Metzler and Andrew Bruns teter. The year was the best since operation began with 500 000 bricks on hand and a very favorable outlook for next year.
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Wooster Shale
Wo EF Yost
D. C. Curry
Daniel Beller
Kas, Curry
Frank Naftager
John Stevens
Dewesamuel Metzler
Andrew Brunsteter
City replies to Central Union Telephone suit
The city answers Tuesday morning claiming no undue delay in street use rules and wire construction. It says Council did agree with Central Union, notes the company operates in the city and held a franchise years ago, and contends the system was abandoned. City Solicitor Hubbell and A D Metz are involved. The filing argues the case should return from probate court to the council if franchise grant and timely action are confirmed.
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Union Telephone
Woosster
C-Uncil
Central Union Telephone Company
Central Union Company
8 Avep
Bow J
Hubbell
A. D. Metz
Local notes from Creston and surroundings indicate new enterprises and gatherings
Ada Clapp moves from Warren to Creston to establish a home here. A New Jersey stock company plans a $100000 mill for pearl barley, employing about twenty five. Nora Ober visits Ashland. Smith sisters entertain at Hay's hall to a full house. A Jackson celebration drew crowds. Nebraska orator praised. Snowstorm hits area as Rev McKay visits. Herman Hipp jokes on hypnosis. Myra Fuller visits Eva Fuller. Creston opens to new residents. George Mathes plans to move his family here in spring.
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Ston Company
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Nora Ober
Vanesdal
Ashland
Smith Sisters
Hay's Hall
Presbyterian Church
Herman Hipp
Herman
Myra Fuller
Burbank
Eva Fuller
George Mathes
Canaan
Creston
R G Mellen
Nuhant Masa
Mellen
Andrew Jackson
Wooster
Brean
Nebraska
A. D. McKay
Demos
TF D Gay
Hr. G Hamilton
Orrville
Nelle Mac
Pitting in a universal heating plant eyed for Wooster
A Wooster visit will obtain an estimate on the probable cost of pitting in a universal heating plant. After the evaluation a final decision will be made on proceeding with the project.
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Redistricting Scheme Spawned by Columbus noted
A new redistricting proposal for the State issued in Columbus affects Wayne County and preserves the Seventeenth district where Ean Pop Cassingham remains in place.
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Columbus
Wayne County
Ean Pop Cassingham
Early Spring Forecast and Groundhog Day Hopes
An old saying about frogs in January and frost in May fuels talk of an early spring. Geese migrations through the county are viewed as a good omen, though farmers recall a 1859 fog on January 31 followed by a June frost that damaged crops. Groundhog Day awaits for clearer predictions.
Morrland notes include move plans and deaths
Morrland January 13 reports forty five friends gathered Friday after to Mrs. G Tut's husband was killed last week. Wood cut and hauled for winter. Ellenberger of Wooster will move to Morrland in spring after buying Mrs. Hall's house. Fritz will move April first to S. G. Snyder farm east Morrland. Butler of East Union visited friends. John Kimber of Mineral Springs died. he was esteemed in Franklin township before moving west years ago.
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A. Butler
East Union
Friends
John Kimber
Mineral Springs
J. L. Kimber
Kimber
Franklin Township
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