News Roundup From Wooster On World Events
A local column notes shifting news tides with mentions of J. P. Morgan, King Alfonso, and King Edward VII. It cites Syracuse University’s $100,000 Rockefeller gift, debates on the Philippine situation, and a weather forecast tied to the groundhog. Also referenced are Marconi’s wireless work, Chicago smoke complaints, and Senator Depew’s speechmaking.
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Syracuse University
John D. Rockefeller
John
Ius
Stage talk on Sullivan Nation Joins Whisky Debate
The article notes chatter about pairing John L. Sullivan and Carrie Nation on stage after they each reportedly consumed similar amounts of whisky. It also mentions Hobson considering a run for Congress and general speculation about political and technological figures amid a chaotic, fragmentary newspaper page.
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John L. Sullivan
Carrie Na‘tion
A Prairie Depot Confession and Cabinet Schemes
A scrambled slice of 1920s era items mentions Ocean Webs, R. B. Hoon of Detroit reducing statistics about Americans’ madness in 260 years, with a counter plan for 250 years. Lyman D. Ga n moves from an $8,000 cabinet post to a $250,000 job while cabinet salaries spark debate. Frank J. Gould plans to convert a kennel building into a girls cooking school after marriage. A Prairie Depot resident accuses tax assessor of a 40 year evasion. Everett-Moore bankers claim properties are sound but ready to pass them off, hinting at shifting assets.
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Dre
R.b.hoon
Detroit
Lyman D. Ga
Notable Local Skepticism About War Heroes Revealed
Residents in the area question who truly contributed to the fighting and maintain a lingering belief that certain individuals bore the brunt of the danger. The remark hints at public debate over recognition and memory of wartime efforts.
Coshocton Exults Over Prince Henry Visit Route
Coshocton celebrates the upcoming February visit of Prince Henry to America. Townspeople will have a chance to view the exterior of a Pullman car displaying Ateasis a price during the royal tour. Score another for Coshocton.
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Coshocton
Prince Henry
America
Rockefeller Contemplates Gift to Chicago University
John D. Rockefeller is said to be considering a gift exceeding 26 million dollars to Chicago University. If he prefers a smaller sum of 25 million, another institution would likely try to dispose of the rest.
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John D. Stokefeller
Chicago University
Chicago
Prince Henry urged to visit Canton for McKinley tomb tribute
A movement seeks Prince Henry to travel to Canton during his American visit and pay respects at McKinley’s tomb. Proponents call McKinley “the grandest and best loved” man. The proposal aims to honor his memory as a global leader.
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Prince Henry
America
Canton
McKinley
Can the Women Vote in County School Bond Election
The Clerk of the Board of Education has asked the Secretary of State for an opinion on whether women voters in the cirs are entitled to vote in the county election on issuing bonds for a new school house. An official announcement will follow upon receiving the answer.
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Cirs
Coumtoy
Board of Education
Secretary of State
Will Likely Recover Rounds Of Rail Injury
J. O. McFeesters, brakeman severely injured Monday, is renting as well as could be expected. He remains weak but surgeons believe he will live. His wife and mother reached his side late Monday night as Dr. E S Russell of the Pennsylvania Lines Relief Association saw him Tuesday morning.
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J. O. McFesters
E S. Russell Payeeiay
Pennsylvania Lines Relief Association
McFeeters
Attest Your Loyalty Dr Thompson At Wooster Visit
Dr Thompson president of Ohio State University visits Wooster to show support for Wooster university rebuilding. Citizens are urged to greet him Thursday evening with a crowded house as he speaks on loyalty and sacrifice and the event is promised to be of great interest and benefit.
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Thompson
Ohio State University At
Columbus
Wooster
Wooster University
Read Reflect Respond Entertainments and lectures appeal
Citizen course of entertainments and lectures expected to raise nearly $1000 but less than 300 tickets sold. To fill the house about 600 more tickets must be sold in two days. Local promoters urge citizens to help dispose of tickets for opening night. Course tickets are $1.50 and $1.00. single admission to Dr. Thompson's lecture offered at 60 and 35 cents.
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Thompson
Jefferson Events Include Funeral and Lectures
In Jefferson on Saturday Lovelands traveled to Creston for Elmer Rock’s funeral. A carpet rag sewing gathering occurred at Mrs J H Rittenhouse’s home. A Jefferson Literary Society meet featured a successful Saturday lecture by Rev. Schott, with local notices of planned events and social gatherings.
Abandoned Fragments Report in Overton Town
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a man and supposed woman in Overton who fleeced a townsman for five dollars and warn others about a five cent bagful scam. Another item mentions a couple stuck in a snowdrift near Saks, a funeral for a Glasgo and a veteran laid to rest, credited to Fritz.
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Madison
Bie
Oy Fritz
Canaan Whispers Box Social Draws Heavy Attendance
Canaan January report details a successful box social at B F Lichty home with standing room nearly full and praise for S Steele as auctioneer. Revival services begin soon, church additions noted, and township teachers meeting led by Prof Jacot highlighted by talks on school discipline and supervision.
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Massillon
B. F. Lichty
S. Steele
M. Is
Presbyterian Church
Orbay
Gay
Jackson
Dr. I
Orrville
Canaan
Eitergeon
Alhough
Jacot
Zariog
Supt. Heichel
Creston
Boer War clashes and Kruger visit rumors prompt world dispatches
From Pretoria to London and Brussels, reports detail Colonel Wilson's capture of 20 Boers near Frankfort, a Boer attempt to recapture prisoners, and the capture of General Viljoen. Kruger is said to be invited to tour American cities next April, while other items note a Panama government launch attack and two boys murdered in Tennessee. Harry Weldon, sports writer, dies in Circleville. McKinley memorial services held in Cleveland churches.
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Pretoria
Wilson
Frankfort
Orange River Colony
Kuger
Brussels
Kruger
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Panama
Colombia
General Campo
Castro
Rio Grand
Agua Dulce
Padilla
Harry Weldon
Circleville
Harry M. Weldon
Mr. Weldon
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Merchant Fails in Ohio Dry Goods Firm Collapse
Harry R. Griffin, West Liberty street dry goods merchant, filed a deed of assignment to J. S R. Overholt in Probate Court Tuesday evening. The action covers the entire stock of dry goods, carpets, cloaks, fixtures, show cases, signs, and related items, with Overholt bonding $12,000. The failure surprised many who believed Griffin’s business was profitable, as he had run the store with notable public favor.
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Harry R. Griffin
Seoevyre Griffin
Liberty
Tusiday-in
J. S R. Overholt
Mr. Overholt
Congress Happenings in Jamaican Letter and Local Notices
Jan 28 Congress notes Capt. G M Michael has been seriously ill. Wirt McKee of Barberton visited, always welcomed in Congress. Mrs Hunon Dorland, oldest native resident, died aged about 81. Presbyterian church meetings continue, adding members to the congregation.
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Congress
G. M Michael
Our Town
First Presbyterian Church
May sville Etchings Correspondence
The Maysville Republican notes several local items. Fred Orviller returns from Chicago, D W Lehr leaves Pennsylvania to come home, and William Hacker has been ill. A surprise party for Miss Cora Huffman occurs, plus a Thursday literary meeting at Backwoods Schoolhouse. Miss Mary Johnson suffers facial injury after handling camphor and carbolic acid. The band attended the fox chase. foxes were chased but escaped. A local inmate is sent to the penitentiary for disobeying orders. Franklin Township Indian drawing crowds. another hunt planned for Feb 8 on the Grosjean farm. As A Beal resumes teaching at No 1 School.
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Republican
Maysville
Fred Orviller
Chicago
D. W. Lehr
Pennsylvania
Wm. Hacker
Cora Huffman
Literary Society
Backwoods
Derusatenr Avenue
Mary Johnson
Woner
Franklin Township
Grosjean Farm
Beal
Global news notes blockades and labor strife worldwide
Reports describe a Kansas City corn blockade, Diblin mayor re election, Kurdish clashes in Bitlis and Van with casualties, and a major West Virginia gas well attack. Philippine trade appeal seeks Chinaman entry with restrictive laws eased, plus Negros conditions noted. Legal notices and estate sale details accompany mixed notices.
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Kansas City
Pimothy
Herrington
Diblin
Armenia
Bitlis
Van
West Virginia
Pleasant County
Taté
A Novel Plan To Raise Money For University
A new plan to fund the University proposes 85 subscriptions of five dollars either in money or in work. Clerks and workers citywide may participate, with offices allowing staff to work off the donation. Architect Sutcliffe will inspect the chapel, and contractors are ready to hand it to the trustees. President Holden returns from Cincinnati as acceptance of the chapel seems likely.
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Sutcliffe
Chicago
Jesse McClellan
Holden
Cincinnati
Charley Wiler Injured In Icy Fall On Sunday
Charles Wiler son of W B Wiler broke his cecyx after slipping on an icy street on his way home from church. The fracture confines him to bed for several weeks. Julius Kaltwasser has started work in the shoe-store during Charley’s absence. Friends hope for his speedy recovery.
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Charles Wiler
W. B. Wiler
Julius Kaltwasser
Charley
New Train Schedule With Sunday Only Stops
Under a new schedule effective Sunday passenger trains on the Pennsylvania Lines leave Wooster station with Eastbound trains at 1:25 a.m. Sunday only and 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday only and 7:00 p.m. 9:20 p.m. Westbound services list 1:37 a.m. 9:17 a.m. 10:45 a.m. with Wooster stops at 5:5a.m. 6:36 p.m. 9:50 p.m. 10:26 p.m. Information available from Geo. W. Leyda at Wooster Ticket Agent. Trains at Orrville on the Cleveland Akron & Columbus railway run bound north at 10:35 40 mm and 4:55 p.m. toe & m. 3:33 p.m.
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Wooster
Geo. W. Leyda
Orrvilles
Cleveland
Akrona& Columbus
Orrville
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