09 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1902
Page
1
A. J. Fredrick & Co announces a Harvest of Bargains sale claimed to be the most popular ever with emphasis on low prices to move stock quickly. The notice promises thousands of dollars in value and stylish goods offered at minimal price as proof of the event.
Textile ad lists wash silks at 50c, satin gowns at 48c, rasafata silk 3100, black taffeta silks 79c, silk grenadines wholesale, black and colored dress goods on sale, all wool chalites 30c (value 60c).
Ladies' tailor made suits offered at special prices. A $25.00 suit for 15.00, a $20.00 suit for 10.00, a $12.00 suit for 8.00, and ladies' wash suits at special prices. Limited stock and sizes available.
Skirts and vests offered with varied prices and savings. Wool skirts in multiple styles listed with reduced sale tags. White duck and pique skirts priced to clear, silk taffeta options at bargain rates. Extra large lisle vests and specials on umbrellas parasols and various carpets announced for limited time.
Dimity batistes at 6c and 5c for a fast colored lawn. Gingham and zephyr prints offered at 10 to 30 cents. Mercerized gingham priced around 25 and 30 cents. A large selection of silk gingham with significant reductions. Special prices on fine dimities.
An old advertisement lists waists in various colors and prices. A colored waist at 25 cents and 31.00 worth. a white waist at 3 to 6 cents. a fine white waist priced at 125 dollars.
A local advertisement lists hosiery bargains including 0 dozen ladies' fast black hose at ten cents per pair, 25 dozen ladies' lace stripped hose at one cent, 25 dozen ladies fine lace hose at thirty three cents, misses' hose at nineteen cents, children's stockings at ten cents, oak curtain poles with fixtures, fancy tablie cloth at one shilling per yard, ribbons, summer corsets at fifty cents for three, lot corsets long waist at forty cents. The ad emphasizes special values and low prices.
About 12 000 freight handlers in Chicago area rail yards are on strike over wage and working conditions. The federation of labor is said to be divided, with some officials offended by the action and urging a formal conference between railway managers and union committees. Freight movement is disrupted as perishable goods and other shipments pile up, though much traffic is said to be handled reasonably well. The dispute involves freight houses of 24 railroads entering Chicago and centers on attempts to reach a settlement acceptable to both sides.
Reports from Willemstad dated July 8 describe President Castro relocating to Guaira and planning an offensive, as government forces under General Seferino Castillo Lutier retreat. The revolutionary army routed Castro’s troops between Barcelona and Aragua on July 3, leaving ammunition lost and soldiers deserting. Barcelona's streets were panicked, shops closed, and residents frightened while government forces prepare a defense.
Reports from Vienna and Salonica describe a major seismic event starting last Saturday near xy lonica, with 80 aftershocks and 5 fatalities. Damages hit Guvesne and Savva, one child killed in Guveane, two people dead at Salonk. Residents flee to military tents as disaster spreads.
The Lowe Coke and Gas Securities company of New York was granted a certificate of incorporation in Dover Delaware on July 8 to manufacture coke and coal gas with capital stock of 30 million dollars. Bullet-Proof Shield developed by Signor Benedetti passes treatment at Villa d Orta in Rome on July 8.
In London July 8 a drunken brawl in the Bash riverfront area led to Jesse Plunkett Jr striking his brother in law Everett Leggett with a heavy chair, killing him. The incident follows earlier violent acts in the region as authorities investigate the deadly event.
A sprawling conference summary covers the National Education Association sessions with remarks by Dr W R Harper and Charles I Gilbert, plus William T Harris on efficiency versus final causes. Indian education officials push agriculture, while leaders warn against overcrowding and stress guiding Indians rather than driving them. Lieutenant D C Lytes speaks on the Philippines’ bright future and order restored. The document includes a Purana-era advertisement noting Peruna as a catarrh remedy with testimonials from Clem G Moore and others.
Partial OCR reads like a note about a strike and talks. It mentions morning events and a legal or industrial context with unclear names and dates. The readable content is sparse but indicates labor action and negotiation discussions.
Fragmented probate item mentions Danie Serdang and G Beuustatur as executors with hearings set for August 1. References to estate of Elisabeth Johnson and George Loony, administrator Ross Koontz, and real estate actions including sale or transfer. Bond amount listed as 31,500 with medical item noted.
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