23 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
1
A. J. Frederick & Co reports Wooster’s largest sale ever with summer goods still available. The event runs until all summer stock is sold and some lines have been replenished with better items, offering notable bargains.
Across July 22 reports tell of two ferry catastrophes. In Russia’s Volga region near Beresniki fifty eight harvesters perish as a ferry sinks. In Germany on the Elbe river the Primus is cut in two by the tug Hansaar, sinking with about fifty drowned and sixty saved by the Dolphin. Survivors describe the panic, with dancing couples on deck and boilers exploding during the crash.
Porous report from Manila notes Setar and two Ladrones escape Corfon Cavite today after breaking through constabulary. Several followers are killed in the pursuit. The incident adds to unrest on the isthmus as authorities seek to curb revolutionary activity.
A long list of discounted garments and textiles with reduced prices and original values. Includes suits skirts vests parasols carpets ginghams lawns waists stockings and corsets with note of savings and quality checks. Deals feature one-fourth off fabrics and specific price points across multiple departments.
Dr Clouse of Wooster and Canton announces free examinations every two weeks starting July 26. The home office is 302 North Cleveland Avenue and Fourth Street, Canton. All eye operations performed. Cataract blindness removed without pain. Crooked eyes straightened and artificial eyes kept in stock.
Governor Taft and party visited the Vatican where Pope Leo XIII expressed satisfaction with the results of Rome talks. The pope said an apostolic delegate would be instructed to carry out agreed ideas between the Vatican and the United States and would be monitored personally by him. Taft thanked the pope for courtesy and pledged cooperation on Rome’s terms amid press reports of the talks.
Town Marshal James Cockrill was fatally shot from a courthouse window in Breathitt County amid a feud between Cockrill and Hargis factions. The town and court were disrupted, Governor’s help sought, and Civil authorities faced intense public reaction as a similar national incident was noted. Senator Hanna took interest in a Nicaragua related case involving Dr Russell Wilson sentenced to death for alleged filibustering.
A July report from Hamburg states the steamship Prius with 115 passengers aboard was cut in two and sunk by the Tag Hansel off the ethe. About fifty passengers perished while the remainder were rescued.
Flood reports from Keokuk indicate river height reached near the town with a rise in the vicinity and widespread damage along the Mississippi. Across the nation, updates cover boxing talk between Jeffries and Fitzsimmons, miner strike relief funds, arrests tied to coal disputes, Berlin decorations for Americans, and other assorted items from July 22.
Mrs Carrie A Roberts of Augusta Maine credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing long standing insomnia nervousness and fatigue after failing remedies. She states after using part of a box and then four boxes she slept well and regained energy. Pills sold locally and by mail from Schenectady NY.
Gov. Nut issued an executive proclamation for an extra session and called towns together for a meeting at 3 p m on Monday August 25. The date may change, but Nash fixed the 25th as the start.
Sterling, July 21 The house owned by Charles Becker, two miles southeast of Sterling, burned last Thursday at noon. Unknown cause, few contents removed. Becker carried $450 insurance. Ray Vendssun fell from the Erie Railroad bridge Sunday afternoon, cutting his head and requiring four stitches. Win Rutter and family of Mansfield were guests of Goodyear Sunday. Prof Freeman of Mitchell visited. Communion service at the U B church well attended led by Rev Wyant. The SC will give a fawn fella at the home of Dr Stemmons Saturday evening, July 26. AZARD ou
A damaged text fragment claims a remedy called Dean Kidney Pills cures urinary disorder. It mentions endorsement by a person and a seller Zimmer man cermany surug store with vague references to Mr Stevens. The speaker notes relief from symptoms but the passage is incoherent.
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