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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
4
The Wooster Republican column from Wooster Ohio July 3 1901 notes Fourth of July related accidents weather and civic chatter. Mentions Boer War fading public interest McKinley Depew and general Grosvenor political asides and local notices about mailing and printing.
Local spectators gathered today to see a show that delighted children while rumors swirled about funding and politics. Reportedly, Mr Hoons and Kangoon were among attendees, with conversations focusing on keeping expenditures in check and supporting community events.
The piece notes a method to keep thermometers down by packing them in cracked ice and suggests that those who defend trusts are mainly people who would buy large blocks of stock. It reflects economic anxiety and corporate commentary of the era.
Readers comb old issues to jog memories of a heavy snow storm from weeks past as temperatures rise indoors and streets stay quiet. Residents recall how businesses closed early and neighborhoods awoke to white was once common.
In a quirk of local events, residents of 4oshocton County discuss a smallpox outbreak as part of the county's strange reputation. No official details given.
The derisive nibble on last month’s weather continues as Pierpont Morgan leaves the country and Pennsylvania adjourns its session amid patriotic sentiment. Hanna remains generous, while talk turns to a hypothetical sale of liquid air at fair prices.
The speaker argues that Dik S assertion that there was no slate would be clearer if it were stated directly that none exists. The comment questions precision and seeks explicit confirmation of the absence.
A donor named Meiss has offered a million to Harvard College, prompting speculation that a student or faculty member may reveal where the funds could be directed, amid intrigue and high expectations.
The Weather Bureau is adopting telegraph services to improve weather predictions. This move seeks faster data transmission and more timely forecasts for public safety and shipping.
The article notes NaS as a sick man showing intent to help another feel better, with strong indications he will do his best to wake someone else up the day after ejection.
In a year King Edward will be crowned. if he forgets, he will still be king. The Tammany system must be tested by law, but as long as tested by Tammany law there are no fears when the deal comes out.
The veteran cup defender defeated the new challenger, and the old Shamrock defeated Shamrock No II. The fastest boat is not always the new one, as proven by the results.
The anti-vice committee shows strong progress against crime and may persuade Mr. Croker not to delay his New York visit to fall.
Readers note that those who know agree the little count himself is about the finest example of this curiosity found to date, a remark highlighting his notable traits and standing among similar specimens.
A puzzling bank collapse in New York involving multiple men from Ohio is under investigation. Officials say the incident raises questions about financial practices and legal duties, with state men described as having ties to the case.
Mary Laurer of Chicago killed herself after her husband refused to buy a new dress. The statement reflects a belief she held a high, exalted idea of what she was living for.
Parx-In-Law Zimmerman reached a settlement with the duke's creditors on fifty counts at fifty cents on the dollar. The settlement does not imply a one percent return on the investment.
Colleges resisting gifts from wealthy donors stand apart as institutions that do not accept offers, signaling a cautious approach to large endowments amid debates over donor influence and academic independence.
A Lima court fined a man $16 after a stabbing incident. The report notes local authorities in Lima show strict penalties for violent acts and describes the case as part of ongoing public safety efforts.
The report notes Pierpont Morgan being seized by the giving wanta but infers he will uphold family tradition and save a bit for himself. The statement remains cautious about the exact circumstances while emphasizing Morgan’s noted frugality and loyalty to kin.
Frrrok WATERBON urges Democrats to enter the next campaign with fresh ideas while others say the party should reflect after last fall's election. The Akron business scene is criticized as overrated and a writer is assaulted by a subscriber following a trampling incident. Some speculate a factional split among the brethren.
A reflective line on a man in modest attire weighing life worth living, suggesting the tension between social status and personal happiness as he navigates public expectations and personal meaning.
The piece notes a shift in momentum as the United States previously worked to shield its market while foreign nations now strive to protect their trade secrets from U S competition, highlighting a reciprocal protection dynamic in global commerce.
The common sailors who fought in the Spanish war have elected Schley honorary member of their organization. Although the administration is slow to acknowledge Schley's achievement, the country shows it knows who did it at every opportunity.
In Springfield Ohio a young man was shaved of his hair leaving him weakened like Sampson. Local officials propose a board of inquiry to determine if he truly lacked strength before his locks were cut or if the town is spinning a bragging tale to boost its image.
Guidance on avoiding prostration through clothing, bathing, and diet. Advises tight airy wear, frequent bathing, and a diet favoring vegetables and noncitrus fruits while cautioning against bears meats. Recommends wrist immersion in cold water at early signs of trouble to cool the blood.
July 20 notices include Kister leaving for Wooster with horses for Charles Porta and Sen te. Hettie Kister and Cayhoe family heading to the Pan American exposition for about a week. John L. Yocum homes from Bixler Business College and plans to move to St Joseph Missouri for a wholesale store position. Dan W. Strock touring Delaware County after a cyclone damaged his farm. Mrs Gillson of Hopewell visits family. H Berry of Cedar Valley visits Millbrook.
Mills and grain dealers nationwide issue circulars urging farmers to remove rye from wheatfields to avoid losses. Reports indicate a wide price spread with rye content valued at favorable rates when harvested with grain.
Robert Bacon, a well dressed man from Cleveland, seeks a younger brother believed to have been adopted by Dr Jones after the family of Chippewa township residents died. He hopes to locate Dr Jones or anyone with knowledge of the brother’s whereabouts, and will visit the Sweeny boys who recall the era when their father oversaw the infirmary.
A July report from Creston notes an unknown man badly injured after falling from a freight train at the union depot. Other items cover visits from Aurora, Cleveland, and Barberton residents, a wedding and Philippine assignment, church travel, show trips to Wooster, a Buffalo Bill show, and a new Ladies' Aid Society of the Sons of Veterans as the Fourth of July spirit rises amid heat and celebration in the community.
A successful strawberry and ice cream festival was held at the home of John Fordyce on Monday evening. Hosts Mr and Mrs Fordyce were praised as noted berry raisers for their industry, economy, perseverance and honesty. About 100 guests enjoyed two and three dishes of cake, strawberries and coffee, followed by a gift to over 30 pickers. The workers presented chroma showing Fordyce’s berry varieties, and speech making reflected on a life well lived. The gathering ended past one o clock, with talk of hosting two festivals in a year.
High noon ceremony in Ripley Ohio united Dr Charles Palner of Indianapolis and Miss Hat tie Virginia ee a prominent Wooster area wedding. After a visit with Palner’s parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Palmer in Pittsburg the couple will settle in Indianapolis for housekeeping.
A Niagara bank formed under state law and not by National Bank acts was ordered closed today following the suspension of the City National Bank earlier in the week. The Niagara institution had been tied to the City National Bank, and its closure marks the latest banking disruption in Buffalo.
City Council session delayed by heat at the City Building with roll called as usual. Overholt reports alley work complete and street repairs evaluated. Discussion over property repairs and a municipal pole and phone line ordinance. Water Trustees send $700 for bond interest. weed control on Fifth ward streets urged. city to notify owners to cut weeds. adjournment follows.
Rev F Ankley attended in Cleveland to mark the 25th anniversary of Rev John T Carroll of Holy Name Church. Carroll, born in New York, grew up in Wooster and was ordained in 1877. He served at St Columba Youngstown Berea and Holy Name Cleveland for 15 years as pastor. A $400 gift was presented by parish children at a reception, followed by a high mass led by Bishop Horstmann with about 100 priests present. Nearby farmers faced heat-related illness rumors with no details confirmed. Charles Weber reports his pension rose to $10 monthly.
The A and W announces a special 50 cent round trip from Custaloga to Ashland on Tuesday July 9 for Harris's Great Nickle Plate Shows. Trains depart Custaloga at 7 p.m. after No. 32 arrives. return from Ashland is 5 p.m. with connections to east and west lines, plus a Funk run leaving 11 p.m. after the show.
Angel of Death flits over the land as Rev. Dr Byron Sunderland 83 of Washington DC dies in Catskill New York from a brain blood clot at his son in law Orrin Day's home. Sunderland long served as a minister and preached at First Presbyterian Washington for 48 years. He once officiated President Cleveland’s wedding and had a pew at Cleveland’s wedding church. The obituary notes his long civic and church ties and fame.
Grain and stock data show July 1 values for cattle, sheep, hogs, calves, and corn. Prices vary by weight, quality, and region from Cleveland and Chicago to Texas and Pittsburgh with No 2 corn at 48 to 46 cents and oats at 22 to 24 cents.
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