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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1904
Page
1
Heated Senate session over the Panama canal treaty follows its executive report. Morgan protests the report while Cullom supports it as Hale and Gorman spar over postal inquiry resolutions and government investigations.
In Columbus both legislature houses offered memorial resolutions for former Governor Alan Bushnell while several bills were introduced. Other items include new bee inspector appointment, divorce law changes, jail delivery penalties, and a Chicago theater ordinance push amid a city council session.
In Burbank on June 19 Mr Walton and family from Creston visited Mr and Mrs Riley Ely. Mr and Mrs Oliver Garver and son Hanold from Lodi stayed with Joe Garver and family. Methodist revival services began January 17 led by Rev Cuatle. The ladies presented Rey and Mr Castle with a 25 yard rag carpet last Friday. The leap year party at Mr and Mrs Joe Gingenes Friday night drew a large crowd with snacks of cake ice cream, and a lull of music. Sleighing parties are popular with four sled loads visiting James Hower of Lodi and others. Rev and Mrs Baron sang, lunch served by ladies, about 85 in attendance.
Local notes report heavy snowfall and a warm snap wish, with residents like John Sparr returning from Medina and Miss Pearl Winters visiting Newark. Mentions of church services, mumps in Annisig, and preparations for the Democratic National convention in St. Louis.
Indianapolis January 19 Mitchell asks the Miners to be conservative in action as Wilson reports a rise in strike funds. The Secretary-Treasurer notes a balance of 1108.19 on hand, cites large strike aid, and cites defense fund receipts and net gains for the national organization. Details cover district reports, organizational growth, and calls for unity against manufacturers and allied groups.
The new social group of local society figures planned a Thursday evening meeting at Miller's hall. A large young crowd visited Christopher Anfang's home two miles east for a pleasant bobsled gathering. Mrs. Anfang hosted warmly. Monday Afternoon Club met with Mrs. Kinney on North Market Street. The crowd later adjourned to meet again with Mrs. Overholt on Beall Avenue. Mrs. G. W. Feightner celebrated her 85th birthday at home with about thirty five friends and gifts. The senior high class enjoyed a sleigh ride to Evelys Maulholl's home despite the cold. The Ladies of the Kieffer circle and Grand Army members visited a McCoy farm nearby for a royal good time. Sheriff John B. France, a Patriarchs Militant member and long-time Oddfellow, plans a large birthday celebration on February 29 if health permits. The Classical Club met Friday afternoon with readings, songs, and papers by members. The Methodist choir circle held a neighborhood social and noted a New England supper for attendees. Thursday Club members who helped with a trip to Smithville described a pleasant outing with supper, returning by dusk. A society ball is anticipated around Lent. Mrs. Lens Soong observed her 60th birthday with a large dinner delivered by herself and daughter. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Shirley, Mrs. Young, and several other local residents.
Washington Times notes Mr Olney complains of too many sensations and spectacles and then delivers his own high drama. The column frames Olney as the center of a public intrigue, contrasting claimed excess with his bold public act and commentary.
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