Things Coming Nicely The Defection Signs and Scandals
A jumbled column notes defections from Bryan supporters, Taft honorary union status, and Gompers influence ahead of fall elections. It mocks political smears, mentions Fourth of July deaths in New Jersey, local legal cases, and a Wooster man sentenced on child support while released on probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Bryan
Western Federation of Miners
Mr. Gompers
Mr. Taft
Shovel Men's Union
Panama
Wooster Republican on municipal lighting bond issue
The Wooster Republican argues against issuing bonds for a municipal lighting plant until satisfactory arrangements with the current electric plant are explored. It warns taxes are already high and cites examples of municipal plants draining city finances. It suggests the plant post a bond for performance and favors spending surplus on pure water if taxes cannot be lowered.
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Republican
Fragmented OCR Note on Illness and Work Tone
A damaged OCR fragment discusses cold and rheumatic illness with references to tone and strength. It includes garbled names and unclear phrases implying work nature and ancient terms, lacking coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Taxes at a High Water Tax Record
Over $80,000 in taxes paid to Treasurer George Kreiger on Monday with halfyear receipts exceeding $212,000. Deputy State Auditor Fallington advised penalties, but A. B. Beckiopaugh called Kreiger to say old rules may waive penalties while books remain in his hands, limiting tax loss to a few days. When books leave, no taxes will be collected.
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George Kreiger
Fallington
A. B ‘Eckiopaugh
Kreiger
Jieaday
Admiral Rojestvensky and a New York family case
The dispatch about Admiral Rojestvensky’s death proved mistaken. The article recounts the Tsushima defeat and the admiral’s fate, then shifts to New York: John A. Van Rensalaer is jailed for threatening to kill his mother over a $5,000 extortion claim, detailing a lengthy letter and confession at Newport police headquarters.
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New York
John A. van Renshiner
John King van Rensalaer
Crowley
Newport
RB. 1
van Rensalaer
Lee
Colonial Dames of America
Bis
Joan
van Rensgalaer
Henry Bell” van Rensalaer
Greek colony incident ends with accuser caught in lie
Sunday in the Greek colony at Urr ville a man claimed he was robbed of 18 dollars by a resident. Nine Greeks in the house swore on a Bible to prove innocence. The accuser refused to swear, was searched, and $18 was found in his pocket.
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Neceliar
Urrville
Marshall Youngblood
Water mains work on Sunday finishes near schedule
Sapt Fisher and assistant John Taylor led a crew of workers in a Sunday effort to repair and replace water mains. The team completed the necessary changes with minimal disruption to consumers, working to keep service disruption at a minimum and finishing close to the planned schedule.
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Fisher F
John Taylor
Merchant Goes Into Bankruptcy At Apple Creek
Clark Bryan who has run a variety store at Apple Creek filed for bankruptcy in the U S court on Friday. Creditors are summoned to meet at the office of W Kean referee in bankruptcy at Wooster next Tuesday the 28th.
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Clark Bryan
Apple Creek
U. S
Furiday
Attica
W. ¥. Kean
Wooster
Press Points and World Notes Amid National Hints
A mixed summary of brief items from multiple papers. Topics include retirement of Representative John Wesley James, a Georgia anti saloon sentiment note, a British commission on American fish, a Houston lady correcting a misstatement on plank in the Texas household platform, Bryan enthusiasm and Yon Yonson’s 24 minute demonstration, Oil City Blizzard and Youngstown health recovery notes, and Cleveland social commentary on women.
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United States
John Wesley James
Congress
Chicago Tribune
Georgia
Columbia Press
Houston
Texas
Houston Post
Bryan
Yon Yonson
Oil City
Republican candidate eats pie with knife fuels talk
The Chicago Record Herald notes the Republican candidate for governor of Minnesota eats pie with a knife during a tea event. The incident sparks discussion on propriety and public image amid ongoing campaign coverage.
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Mionesita
Chicago Record Herald
Texas cattleman and crown of thorns note
A Texas cattleman comments on a cow von bar imoede for Mr Tutt while Mr Ryan’s crown of thorns effort is praised as unmatched. The drought continues affecting Maine barley harvest plans and the summer border labor assisting with crop handling.
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Texas
Man's Wedding Nerves Make Kentucky Fly Fear Tale
A New Jersey man twice tried to marry but fled in fright each time. The tale ends with a Kentucky reference noting the groom fears the bride no more than a fly fears a barrel of madasses, as described in the Louisville Courier Journal.
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New Jersey
Kentucky
Louisville
Proverbial Views On Money And Weather From Papers
A selection of quips and notes from several papers. The Louisville Courier-Journal cites a maxim about borrowing money from friends. The Houston Post echoes the idea with money as the cure for friendship worries. The Cleveland Leader comments on Carnegie and public duty. A Wisconsin man, 81, plans marriage soon. Lincoln Nebraska notes a rare 100 degree day and a forecasted fall in November. Cleveland Leader reflects on past cold weather expectations.
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New York
Houston Post Adda
Louisville Courier-Journal
Lincoln
Neb
Cleveland
Two Die In Electric Chair In Sing Sing Prison
Sing Sing N Y July 21 Charles H Rogers of Middletown slayer of Willus C Olney and Fred R Olney and Alice Ingerick 19 year old daughter of Mrs George Ingerick housekeeper for the Olneys was electrocuted in Sing Sing prison Twenty minutes later Angelo Landiero an Italian known as the Terror of Mulberry Bend in the same chair paid the death penalty for the murder of Don Michelie D Ambro a contractor whom he killed in September 1906
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Sing Sing
Charles H Rogers
Middletown
Willus C
Fred R. Olney
Alice Ingerick
George Ingerick
Olneys
Angelo Landiero
Mulberry Bend
Don Michelie D’ambro
Kled
Tangible Crews Lacking in Hazel Drew Case
Treated as a mystery, the Hazel Drew murder remains unsolved with crews unable to locate the killer. Police work and public interest have led to tracing Drew near Teal's pond, but she was last seen alive on July 7 and has not been found since.
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Troy
Hazel Drew
Teal's Pond
Preas
Teal
Lynch Three Negroes Slain for Incendiary Preaching
New Orleans July 21 Correspondence from Jonesville La reports additional details of the Catahoula parish lynching. Three Negroes were hanged instead of two, and the mob claimed the slaying grew from incendiary preaching by an alleged prophet named Godlin. He urged burning Captain JF Gaines gin. Godlin and two converts paid with their lives.
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New Orleans
Joneaville
Catahoula Parish
Louisiana
Natchez
Miss
Albert Godlin
Qgodiin
JF. OW
Gaines
Godlin
Water rents rise in Wooster as taps increase
Water rents will be higher in Wooster this year with Superintendent Fisher among supporters noting more water use when supply is ample. Last year rents totaled just over $6,000 and are expected to rise by a few hundred dollars, with ongoing additions of new taps for private use this summer.
Church Dedicated At Chester Township In 1907 Dedication
In 1862 Rev J J Excell organized the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Chester township. A new edifice was completed after contracts in 1907 by R S Peters & Son. The dedication on July 19 featured Dr Miller of Heidelberg College. The church ended debt free after pledges and local support.
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J. J. Excell
Wooster
Emanuel Reformed Church
Chester Township
Petersantson
New Pittsburg
Musselman and Zeigler
R. S. Peters &Son
Jacob Kaufman
Mr. Shriner
Metzler & Son
Oe Ge
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