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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1907
Page
4
The Wooster paper reports wild talk that Jacob L. Rockefeller plans to flee Chicago to dodge a subpoena as a Standard Oil matter surfaces. The piece mocks government efforts, notes Rockefeller’s age and influence, and questions the public’s interest amid rumors of secretaries clipping coupons and dividends.
Fragmented chatter cites political tension and local disputes, mentioning Dan Bannagreen, wine growers, Milwaukee, and Cleveland. The fragmented text touches on election prep, salients of veto politics, and planning notes, with scattered references to a court case, a mayor, and civic repairs.
The piece discusses Judge Loving’s trial over alleged avengeful acts and the unwritten law activists claim defends crimes. It argues the unwritten code inspires killings and defenses, contrasting it with written statutes and condemning its reach across states.
A garbled political column argues for Roosevelt's trust enforcement and pegs Ohio's Sam in a broader contest. It cites Knox and Fairbanks as capable but lacking statewide support, notes Wayne County Democrat skepticism of Roosevelt, and mentions standard oil prosecutions and Brice in the Senate. The piece weaves in foreign mentions and unclear quips about Spain and golf.
Readers discuss mercy for murderers and the case of Governor Harring. The article argues capital punishment reflects ancient law and divine equity, urging a firm stance against murder while noting opposition gains. It cites a newspaper editor defending harsher penalties and public debate on the method of punishment.
On Sunday afternoon a large crowd attended a lively program at the San toy school in Hill Tip with Mrs Neaderer of West Sale and Lawrence Abe Jasper Miller of Lodi visiting at the home of Lb WJ Cas. Mrs Sowan Wagner and Lowt visited friends. Mre Francis Barobart and son of Homer visited in the area Saturday afternoon. Eua Ieee of Ludi and her parents visited. Word was received that Mra WH, Miller, formerly of this place, now of Wadsworth, was very ill with no hope of recovery. Billy Miller and a gentleman friend from Wadsworth were in the vicinity last Saturday. Mrs Sarah Wagner visiting friends at Wadsworth.
July 3 notes show Wm Collar and daughter visiting Medina as callers on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Henry Kerns left for Michigan to visit a brother. Lemuel McQuate was staying with her Sunday. Miss Mavel Walton of Creston visited last week. Her mother and brother spent Sunday with Westby and wife south of town. Mrs M B Mead and daughter Acban returned Saturday from a two week visit near Topeka Kansas. Willard Smith and mother visited near Wooster Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Garver and daughter Maude visited their son Oliver Garver west of Lodi.
A Methodist church festival was held east of town with about ten Winster young people attending the More home. Grover McCoy hosted the Pocomoke club at a convivial banquet. The wedding of Tredove Muschenich and Miss Jeasle Bryant occurred at Rev. Johnson's home, followed by a journey to Akron for their honeymoon. Several other nuptials and social gatherings filled the week, including a water wedding scene at the Reedsville Lutheran church and a large reception with dancing and songs reflecting local pride.
Across several notes from July 2 reports a shooting at the MiDowell agency in Arizona linked to efforts to move troublesome Indians under orders from Washington. Details recount self defense claims and scattered casualties as authorities pursue the incident. Also noted are Lutheran professors meeting in Wisconsin on church college improvements and a Turkish Armenian inquiry related to Billis. Chicago wages rise for streetcar and elevated workers with about 7 to 10 percent increases affecting nearly 7,000 men and totaling 10,000 beneficiaries since May.
New York reports an end to the day labor strike as garbage collectors return to work after a committee met Mayor McClelland who vowed to address grievances. A police sergeant was seriously injured by a blast amid unrest, and longshoremen protest actions near the Umbria incident. The scene includes multiple labor disputes and civic responses.
Cincinnati reports nearly forty injured when a building under demolition at Ninth and Mar streets collapsed to make way for a Second National Bank corner structure. Immigration officials note 4000 Japanese near El Paso ready to cross. New York police discharge suspect in murder case after evidence review. Wagon drivers strike disrupts Greater New York ice supply, riders blame wet drivers for worsening conditions.
The Wooster stock exchange wire reports grain and produce figures across markets. Wheat July 95 percent September 99 54. corn July 58 percent September 65 434. oats July 41 percent September 38 54. Butter 12 to 14 cents per pound eggs 12 2 per dozen lard 9 cents chickens 10 per pound. Grain prices include tail $4.00 rye 50 cents oats 40 cents corn 5 cents barley 45 cents hay 12 to 13 dollars. Cattle and hogs prices listed for Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo with numerous figures for steers cows heifers calves sheep lambs yearlings hogs and more.
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