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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1907
Page
4
A Buffalo dispatch quotes Tom L. Johnson urging a three cent fare fight as a gateway to municipally owned traction lines with free rides for all. He warns government takeover of railroads would shift costs to the public, destroying legitimate transport and transforming policy into a tax on the people.
A speaker notes that many self described success stories mislead audiences with flashy claims. The piece argues true achievement comes from personal effort, not glamorous anecdotes or puffery from wealthy mentors.
The local agricultural page reports a good harvest outlook with crops diverse enough to cushion any late season frosts. It notes Governor Harris’s administration, calls for honesty in appointments, and critiques state governance while weaving in regional political jabs and distant figures.
Fragmentary old style notice references changing clothes after events end. Mentions Rev D L Bass of Cairo Illinois desires delivery from a kissing devil and notes a sequence of political and social asides including Grover Cleveland, Populists, and Oklahoma talk. Context is unclear but reads as a miscellany of local lore and opinions.
Mr Kyle, assistant entomologist at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, departs for the Havana Cuba station. His move follows significant work on Avtei crop conditions and growth measures. The Cuba station will continue similar research tasks under his supervision.
Rumor spread for several days claims Jobo Figert a popular Cleveland vravery lerk is wed to a lady from Wooster now resident in Cleveland Relatives in the area say they know nothing of a marriage and dispute any wedding has occurred.
A village gathering at Mrs. Fred Lauer’s home in Seville drew a large attendance for a Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Society meeting on Thursday. Over forty neighbors from Canaan Leroy and Seville joined the session with Rev Letth presiding. Nettie Voirt directed the afternoon exercises featuring the topic Moineeioo Work in Alaska. Dowell photographed the group before all departed, leaving grateful thanks to hostesses for tea and a pleasant day.
The article recounts Alfred Dreyfus resigning after General Picquart refused the rank of lieutenant colonel. It notes Dreyfus’s punishment on Devils Island, his Legion of Honor, and debates on reopening the case. It also mentions related political notes about Rock Island out of politics and a fire at Ball Park in Wastegree.
Colonel Isaaca Brown known as Helen Gould’s tird man traveled from Wooster to Indiana for rest then plans Colorado recuperation. He drew 3 500 listeners across addresses at the summer school, story telling club, Presbyterian and Methodist churches, praising birds and garnering attentive audiences. He noted no disturbances and expressed satisfaction with the trip and reception.
Berlin July reports six to eight inches of rain unleash floods across central Germany and neighboring regions. Destruction rises as over a hundred homes and farms are washed away. fatalities mount and villages in Western Germany face severe damage.
A rising Missouri river flood washed away cattle and wheat near Leavenworth causing extensive damage to mintel and farms. The scene spread across the area with livestock taken to higher ground while authorities report rapid river rise and widespread property loss. In nearby towns, accidents and fatalities are noted including a man killed at Arlington elevator and others injured in traffic and machinery incidents. The day also records union activity in New York with a garment workers strike and Catholic societies convention proceedings.
Glidden tourists arrived in South Bend Indiana on the return trip from Chicago. They faced two days of driving rain and rough roads, meeting a local autoists committee at New Carlisle. This morning they were headed for Indianapolis.
NEWS OF SMITHVILLE reports rainfall suited for farming with crops promising though a heavy spell. Mrs Martha Hutchinson broke her thigh in a fall at her son William’s home and was taken for care. age and health noted. Numerous visits and travels by locals from Wooster Akron Chicago and Cleveland mark a busy period with social calls and family stays.
Five year old Anna Jeannette Schwartz granddaughter of George J Schwartz inspired Col Brown to cast a bouquet of roses from the pulpit at the Methodist church on Sunday evening. The scene drew attention as a touching gesture during the service.
July 17 log from Fredericsebcry records union services at the Christian church last Sabbath, visits by Forest Firestone and wife from Akron, Regina Barnes returning to Wooster, Grace Morgan from Cleveland visiting, Ridle hosting sister and niece, farmers busy, Mrs Seneenbaugh back from Toledo, John Hileman and Elyria companion’s visit, Helen Wertz from Strasburg visiting, Minnie Richards visiting relatives, a birth announced for Chas Imler family, Gilmore family visitors and a note on new baby arrival at a neighboring home.
The city and township Democratic committee held a Saturday meeting to decide the primary election date. After a conference, they scheduled another Saturday session for September 24 to fix the date, with adjournment afterward. The late decision leaves primaries in October.
William Keim, an engineer at the Plank and Gray mill, suffered severe burns at midnight Sunday when hot rosin spilled from a knocked pan onto his hands. Dr J J Kinney treated the injuries, and while no serious damage is feared, he will be out of work for some time.
Linnean 8S Cheyney, a former resident of this county, has been nominated for Mayor on the Socialistic ticket in Cleveland.
Harry Newman of Freedlander store and Benj and Sammy Freedlander of Cleveland were thrown from a buggy when a horse shied on a bridge west of the city. The horse bolted toward the hill on West Liberty Street. bystanders and drivers managed to stop it. Newman escaped with minor scrapes, the buggy remained undamaged, and the animal showed signs of fear from the earlier bridge incident.
The Wooster stock exchange wires a market summary listing July corn at 62 1 2, September 68 4. Oats July 48 1 4, September 38 5 6. Produce prices show eggs 12 to 14 cents per dozen 14 , lard 4 cents per pound, chickens 15 cents per pound. Grain prices include Wheat 88 cents, flour per barrel 4.00, rye 50 cents, oats 40 6, corn 50, barley 45, timothy seed 1.75, clover seed 7, hay 12 to 13, salt 1.10 per barrel, bran 1.10, mudd ling 1.20, wool unwashed medium 27–28 cents, fine 23 cents.
A dense price list from Chicago and East Buffalo notes ranges for cattle and hogs including prime steers at 4 783 7 80, cows at 3 25 4 75, calves up to 8 25, and hogs from 5 50 to 6 40. Wheat oats and corn prices listed, plus Cleveland and Pittsburg figures for cattle, calves, sheep, and lambs.
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