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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1895
Page
3
Editorial sketch touches on Sorg not seeking Ohio governor, heavy rains aid farmers, Burgard’s Bay as federal HQ, Kansas corn prospects, Harmen’s letter alarming trusts, Elgin residents oppose Sunday excursions, post-election revival seen as GOP predicted, Columbus WCTU complaints on open city nights, Cuban insincerity over Mora claim, Olney Spain diplomacy delays, and Herbert’s peace path under Cleveland myth.
A historical note questions Dr Andrew Draper’s plan to remove examinations and regular marking in Cleveland schools. The piece suggests his innovations may not endure once time tests them, asking how many other changes will also wear out.
Republicans push through courts to oust James P. Seward from the Richland county board of elections citing his roles with the Children’s Home and Soldier’s Relief Commission while state law forbids holding another public office. The move draws Democratic support as it tests conflicts of interest rules governing election boards.
At the Kiel ship canal festivities the young Emperor William set a gentle tone toward Germany toward France. French warships received attention as the German banda played the Marseillaise and thousands of soldiers and citizens cheered the passing ships.
Official reports to U S Internal Revenue Collector Kelly show many liquor dealers in Iowa’s 49 counties plan to quit business by June 30 as their licenses expire and the second tax payment is due. The article notes that credit for the statute’s effects may be disputed by some.
Reports from Berlin indicate Germany will likely call an international monetary conference soon. The development follows news of the Tory return to power in England with Balfour set to lead the bi metallitists in the Commons.
The document presented Saturday by London bankers denounces the sole gold standard, arguing it harms England by squeezing gold and worsening the national economy. The memo highlights alleged evil effects and undermines the theory's legitimacy.
U S Judge Brown in New York relieves Dana of the New York Sun from traveling to the District of Columbia to answer libel charges filed by Noyes of the Ashington Star. Public support for Noyes waned as his bid to set a precedent forcing newspapers to face court action for any subscriber was challenged.
West Virginia Senator Elkins offers cautions on silver coinage politics. He notes agitation is subsiding, cites his mining ties and long Western residence, and argues silver advocates would stay with the party while a separate silver candidate could not win broad support.
A forward looking Kentucky case proposes a jury of women to try Katharine West on breach of promise charges. Judge M C. Santley indicates the jurors must be women under the new constitution, promising a sensational, novel courtroom moment. The tale centers on W C Stivers, the Lancaster widower, and Foregoing lines suggest a broader political shift as well.
In Columbus this week 22 letter carriers were suspended, two reprimanded, and four discharged on charges from Washington spies. Punishments arose from minor delays and small incidents such as speaking with a wife, a beer break, rheumatism delays, and a 15 day layoff for seeking a doctor while responding to an unconscious woman and child at 8 Goodale Street. The reform claim draws sharp criticism.
A compilation of editorials and opinions debating culture versus display, figures like Catchings and Cleveland, taxes debated for federal state refunds, Judge Field’s ambitions, Canada’s annexation foes, Texas hail stones, and a remark on Alcibiades. Dated MPL BrrRKaANK, O, June, 185.
An editorial critiques Bis'ter Wooster and the ward schools, arguing that while teachers are adequate the Second ward building and others are damp, poorly lit and poorly ventilated. It urges School Board and parents to inspect facilities, noting central location issues and calling for improvements to match other town and country schools.
Henry Wiler and family of Wooster were guests of LD. Wiler's last week Mabel Van Nest of Wooster was the guest of her grandparents. Mand Wright returned home from Orrville ten weeks accompanied by Mand iller.
A double wedding at John Hoelzel’s home in Wooster featured Prof. John M. Greenslade of Lima and Miss Katherine Hoelzel along with Mr Noble M. Welty of Irwin and Miss Henrietta Hoelzel. The event included Wagner’s Bridal March, social hours, and lavish refreshments as guests from Wooster and beyond attended the ceremony and farewell train departure.
Maysville plans a grand Fourth of July celebration while Orrville and Doylestown host events. Harmony reports petty thefts at W C Roger’s summer kitchen. Big Prairie hires 15 for Austen handle factory and hosts post office changes. Doylestown enacts Sunday closing ordinance for saloons restaurants and cigar stores. Applecreek prepares a large Fourth with multiple bands and races plus a balloon dog catch prize of 85.
The Wooster Shreve Millersburg line is being built with stakes set for poles. Work starts immediately to connect Shreve to Wooster and Millersburg, with the Nashville to Loudonville section completed first. Herron of Millersburg’s telephone company opened a line in Shreve Tuesday and, with local Wooster parties, marked the route toward Wooster. The project aims to connect Paint Valley Nashville and east towns, then extend to Winesburg Benton and Mt Hope, as delays push toward June 24.
Mrs Simon of West Salem spent several days last week with daughter Mrs Cc M Mann. A Fahr was in West Salem for several days. Miss Laura McArthur, Wooster ’95, visited Mrs H L Tiah and Mrs John Camp. Miss Mabel Van Nest of Wooster visited her aunt Mrs Frank Gardner.
From Wooster Daily and other papers: Professor Glasgow of LeRoy on rheumatism considers Magnitic Springs for treatment. John McGee, PhD, heads to Muskingum College commencement then Europe for studies. Wooster University confers Doctor of Divinity on Rev Cummings. Numerous alumni travel, teach, and take posts. others plan trips and attend conventions.
Trustees and citizens signed the verbal agreement turning over 20009 in bonds to Camp to complete the Jeromeville railroad by September 1895. Camp provides a first mortgage on the line to the Pittsburg and Ft Wayne line worth 38000 for taxation. Cars to Jeromeville to run by the specified date.
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