Wayne County Republican delegate convention set for August 25
Wayne County Republicans call a delegate convention at City Opera House on August 25 at 7 p m to nominate candidates for county offices for the upcoming election and to handle other business. Precinct committeemen must send names of delegates and alternates to the executive secretary by August 14, detailing apportionment by precinct and votes for governor in the last election.
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Notcleck P
Followin
Sovdurle
Sheripas
Wayne ‘ Clinton
Wooster
Wooster Lyt
East Union
Pranklin
Thole Pre- AL L. Smyser
YW. H. Hubbell
Attacks on Foreigners in Peking Raise Safety Doubts
The article questions the claimed safety of foreigners in Peking amid widespread atrocity reports. It suggests ministers may be protected while missionaries and other locals are likely dead, noting press-told stories sparked by the killings.
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Peking
Iris Claims Ching Situation Improving
Iris asserts improvement in Ching, though the statement offers limited specifics and leaves many questions unresolved about the current conditions and underlying factors driving any progress.
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Iris
Ching
Roberts Loses More Troops After South African War End
A terse report notes that Roberts has again suffered troop losses despite the claim that the South African war is completely concluded. The brief implies continued danger and casualties beyond official end dates.
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Roberts
Unclear Boxer Business Mentions England China Policy
Fragmentary note references Mansfield, Chingman, and England’s stance on South African troops in China. Indicates a proper man to be sent and timing for Cassingham, but text is garbled and lacks coherent details.
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Mansfield
Ee Chingman
Fox
Uce
England
Nod
China
Powers case Kentucky testimony and $2100,000 reward
A fragment notes optimism in securing testimony in the Powers case in Kentucky while a substantial reward of 2100,000 remains publicized. The line suggests legal proceedings and pursuit of witnesses amid a high-stakes incentive.
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Kentucky
Chaffee Sets Sights On Peking Appointments
Chaffee opts energetic push toward Beijing, aiming to name or pay for his desired office after securing influence.
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Chaffee
Peking
Fragmentary remark on Mansfield fire spraying crowds
A fragment discusses citizens of Mansfield and a fire incident with water spraying by a hose. It notes the troubling question of the right to be in Chicago and references the crowd being scattered, with a remark about foes not liking water.
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Mansfield
Boxers and legal rows spark letters from California
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Jeffries and a boxing match side of the pond, mentioning a 16 ratio and a California man named Bert Onken. The text also claims marriage status disputes and questions of law’s eternal righteousness.
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Jeffries
Bert Onken
Political musings on Philippine expansion and financial policy
The piece rails at Tammany Hall for backing a Dewey candidacy and hints at David Hill’s potential governor bid. It argues the Philippine insurrection is effectively over, praises Wayne County Democrat expansion stance, mocks William Waldorf Astor’s English courtship, and criticizes Democrats for shifting from demonetization rhetoric to silver price critique while urging consistency amid inflation and debt questions.
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Wayne County
Philippines
Goebel Murder Case Notes Questionable Testimony
In Kentucky, prosecutions of high officials for involvement in William Goebel’s murder raise questions about witness testimony. The author deems it implausible that a secretary of state would conspire to kill Goebel and reveal plans to a disparaged, easily influenced witness. The piece suggests the testimony strains belief beyond reasonable standards.
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Kentucky
William Goebel
Tom
Harry
Goebel
The Paper Trust Dissolves Amid Falling Prices
The wall paper trust has dissolved and prices are dropping as predicted by observers a year ago. Iron is cheaper and competition rises, with both major parties opposing the former high prices. A larger demand for goods and for skilled labor is expected as prices normalize and competition increases.
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Wall Paper Trust
Paper Trust
Inconsistency of Boxer Act and China’s Empress Policy
A quoted editorial critique argues the Boxer movement in China is hypocritical, rooted in deep foreign hatred, yet shields the crown to avoid treason. It contends the Boxer motto would adapt to “friendship for the government” and fears the Empress Dowager and Emperor secretly support the society to maintain power, aligning with Celestial beliefs.
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China
Mob Attacks Preacher Fockler in Mansfield
A mob of Mansfield residents attacked Dowle Zion preacher Victor Fockler after he returned from Cyprus B. Pockler meetings in Webster. He was dragged through the streets, tarred and feathered, and rescued by police amid a citywide disruption. he refused medical aid despite severe abdominal pain and telegraphed Dowse for instructions.
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Mansfield
Cyprus
B. Pockler
Dolwie Zion Church
Métten
Webster
Fockler
Ghisaeo
Dowle
Puih
Fckler
Brown
Zion
Vonhof Hotel
Tiergl
O Fockler
Flo
Heaton
Ace City
Thee
Fockter
Victor Fackler
Mr. Fackler
Wooster
Dowse
Foehler
Plenty of Quail and Birds Boost State Game News
State Game Warden L H Reutinger reports more quail visible across the state this year due to milder conditions after severe cold. He notes crusted snow can starve quail, mongolian pheasants breeding well, 4000 young birds at London hatchery, and efforts to curb violators of fishing and game laws, with contraband not yet destroyed and likely to be sold by court order.
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L. H. Reutinger
Athens
Interiew
Warden Reutinger
London Hatchery
State Commission
Lewistown
Reutinger
Local Manager sought for Ger Mania Investment Co in Ohio
Cincinnati based Ger Mania Investment Co seeks a responsible influential gentleman to act as Local Manager. State supervised with 851 in bonds deposited with the State Treasurer. The company claims strong, progressive finances with over 25 percent gains for investors and offers guaranteed 8 percent investment. Address with references to The Garania Investment Company, 1 and Wiggins Blogx, Cincinnati.
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Germania Investment Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Garania Investment Company
Wiggins
Cincin Tl O
Ministers to be escorted from Peking to Tien Tsing
Washington July 24 Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister received a cablegram from Shanghai stating that foreign ministers will be sent from Peking to Tien Tsing under an escort. Dispatch says the Imperial government is protecting and feeding the ministers. This is the first authentic official news in Washington since Friday.
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Ton Woosten
Washington, D. C
Wu Ting Fang
Shanghai
Peking
Tien Tsing
Imperial
Washington
London
Tien Tein
Missing veterinarian Absent From Wooster City Visit
Dr. Daniel Bass of the United States Department of Agriculture is missing after a vacation visit to Wooster Ohio. Family fears for his safety as government detectives search the area for several days with no trace.
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Atrick
Longoquille
E Orr
da BS
United Storement
Wooster
Derr
Prominent Physician Dr Beach of Seville Dies
Dr A C Beach of Seville died Monday morning from heart trouble. A longtime Medina county practitioner, he served a wide patient base in northern Wayne county. Funeral services set for Wednesday.
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A. C. Beach
Seville
Medina County
Wayne County
Republican Committee Seeks Candidate for 17th District
The Republican Congressional Committee of the seventeenth district, with two members from each county, will meet at Cushonton next Monday, July 30, to name the publican candidate for Congress to fill the vacancy after Mr. Gillett declined.
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Unty
Cushocton
Gillett
Public sale notice in Wayne County probate case 1900
In Wayne County Ohio Anna Bradeo as administratrix of Eid Cane Mogham files a probate petition seeking sale of real estate to settle a mortgage and unpaid judgments on property tied to Andrew Keene and Elizabeth Hamilton. Notice is given to defendants listed including Maurer and Reese families to answer by September 29, 1900 or face decree of sale.
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Hale
Erf Prink Taggart
Mary E
Plas Court of
Wayne
Beeca
Jiven
Ohio
Viendan
Wayne Coyott
Olio
Milliam
Eisurer
Messie Maurer
Ile
Andrew Baws
Anns Keyse
Tin
Elizabeth Hamilton
Wake County
Ohta
Elizaleth Tamiften
Andrew Keene Fendant
Sam
Wattick
A Mighty Close Call on the Fast Freighter
Freight brakeman iW. C. Carlisle of the F Ft W and C R R escaped a deadly fall after missing a step while transferring from the front car to the engine. The train hit a trestle near the B and O wreck where he plunged to the earth at 25 miles per hour. Found uninjured upon return, Carlisle finished his run, though sore.
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Iw. C. Carlisle
Ft. W.&c.r.r
Carlisle
Heo
Bride, groom defy law to wed in Canaan township
Harley Russell and Miss Goldier Tot ten sought a marriage license from Probate Judge R L Adair but were denied since the bride lacked age of consent. Parents reportedly consented yet the couple left for Kentucky. They have since returned with the bride now Mrs Russell amid a criminal charge against him. a bond was said to guarantee cohabitation and support.
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Harley Russell
Goldier Totten
Canaan
R. L. Adair
Kentuky
Russell
Tris
Wayne County Republicans set convention for August 25
Wayne County Republican executive committee met in Wooster to nominate the county ticket by a delegate convention at the City Opera House on August 25. They also recommended Capt. W. O. Beebe of Wooster for appointment to the Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections to succeed himself.
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Wayne County
Republican
Wooster
City Opera House
WO Beebe
Board of Deputy Supervisors of Elections
Orrville man declared insane after Sunday arrest
William H. Deitrick a local clerk was ordered committed to Massillon Hospital after being brought to town on Sunday night. Friends say his condition stems from ill health yet he imagines violent threats, including harming his two children and mail clerks. His wife arrived from Alliance to visit him.
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Wm. H. Deitrick
Orrville
Woestron
Massillon Hospital
Detrick Kines
Caininge
Ciel
Bradford
Crailway Nul
Cashoevin
Deitrick
Erk
Jitrick
Deitrik
Ira Marlatt
Norning
Alliance
Crippled for Life: West Wooster Worker Injured
James Kistler, a laborer on the Thomas farm near West Wooster, was crushed when a wagon wheel passed over his left hand and wrist while backing out of a barn. He suffered severe injuries, with initial amputations feared but later not necessary, according to Dr. J. J. Kippey.
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James Kistler
Kistler
J. J Kippey
Borne to the Tomb and Infant Deaths Claim Local Lives
The funeral for Miss Addie E Hubbell was held Monday afternoon at her home 143 Ft Wayne Avenue, led by Rev J O Campbell. An month old Harry Elmer Hunsick died Monday morning from inflammation of the brain after about two weeks of illness. Nine weeks old Alfred Sloan died Monday morning from bowel trouble after a short illness. Funeral from Miss Ponseler 7 Nuld Avenue Tuesday at 2 30 standard.
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Addie E. Hubbell
Wayne Avenue
J. O. Campbell
Harry Elmer
Gust
Belinda Hunsick
Alfréd Sloan
Will Bucher
East Wooster
News of Armstrong crops and local notes
Correspondence from The KeresLican Armstrong dated July 23 reports ripe black berries and a large crop, with potato bugs troubling vegetation in some areas. Local notes include growth of W.4d. Miller after a new son born last Tuesday, visits by Mrs. Susan Wagner and Mrs. J. Hensel to Lodi, and family visits in Shreve and Dar derton. Effie Hagens and baby from Dar berton visit David Vanover, with the infant sick recently. David Stair and family attended Matthew Stair’s funeral in Reedsburg last Saturday.
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Armstrong
Miller
Susan Wagner
Mra J. Hensel
Lodi
Jacob Hensel
Emanuel
Shreve
Effie Hagens
Darberton
David Vanover
David Stair
Matthew Stair
Reedsburg
Chautauqua Week Plans for Smithville and Local News
The Smithville area reports a stormy week with rain and lightning no major damage. Wheat stands in shocks feared rain may hurt it. Local social notes include Mrs Armstrong entertaining visitors from Doylestown and Medina and neighbors visiting. The Smithville Chautauqua opens August 3 for ten days with concerts and many programs led by Col Copeland and Col Ham, featuring bands, plays, lectures, and a Sunday school day.
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GoLden Corners
J.™. Johnson
Frank Armstrong
Mesdames Armstrong
Doylestown
Smith
Medina
S. BE. Armstrong
Phelps
Smithville Chautauqua
Woosten
Col
Copeland
Samson
Rev. Brown
Ram
Cumback
Thursay
Col Ham
Georgia
Dixie
Adam
Dr. Leland
Jesus the Carpenter
Jesus the Man of
Fire threats near Maple Grove Church and homes
Sparks from a passing engine set woodland fires near Maple Grove Church and schoolhouse with wind-driven flames. Firefighters and locals quickly contained the blaze. Nearby, the Anderson residence roof caught fire from sparks but was saved. Misses Lara and Stella Kean return from North Carolina visits. Maple Grove Sabbath School festival announced for Aug 4 with Maple Grove Band music.
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Republican
Plain Center
Maple Grove
Anderson
Lara
Stella Kean
Wooster
Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices for July 24
Chicago prices show mixed grains and livestock values. Wheat No 2 red quoted at 82 to 84 cents, corn No 2 mixed around 42 to 44 cents, hogs steady to higher with heavy hogs at 4 40, cattle around 3.00 to 3.75, and sheep and lambs fluctuating with bestlambs near 5 28 to 5 75 per hundredweight. New York stocks list bulls at 2 50 to 4 50, calves 4 to 7, while Baltimore reports butter at fancy creamery levels and eggs at 12 to 14 cents.
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Chicago
Cattie Goold
Doug
Texas
Cleveland
Helee
New York
Baltimore
Wool and grain market prices in Woosthr region
Corrected by W 2 TyLeR dealer lists wool wheat flour corn oats rye barley and seeds with per barrel and per bushel quotes. Includes unwashed wool and seed values, with scattered figures such as 4.00 for various items and entries like 725 10 to 1200 for middling stone.
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Tyler
Stone
Funeral for Jacob Snes Victim Draws Many Friends
Services were held Saturday for a longtime Levy & Bookkeeper who died earlier this year. The Lutheran and Presbyterian churches provided music and pallbearers. The sorrowing family, coping with a third death in as many years, were greeted by comforting words and communal sympathy.
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Anerl
Jacob Snes
Ivy
Eccles
Anchoir
Deceasu
Tol vii
Levy & Bookkeeper
Mrs Stow Granted Divorce and Restores Maiden Name
Mrs. Minerva Stow of Congress was granted a divorce from Bert Stow on Saturday afternoon by Judge S. B. Enson. She was also restored to her former name Repp. The petition cited gross neglect and failure to provide as grounds.
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Minerva Stow
Congress
Bert Stow
S. B. Enson
Repp
Wedded in Pennsylvania Bride and Groom Settle in Ohio
Guy Troutman son of Mrs M L Warner Wayne township and Miss Goldie Jacobs daughter of David Jacobs Wooster were married in Pennsylvania last week. They are now at Warren Ohio where they plan to make their home.
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Pennsylvania
Guy Troutman
M. L. Warner
Wayne Township
Goldie Jacobs
David Jacobs
Wooster
Arren. O
Excursions to Orrville Races Advertised
Fragmentary notice advertises excursions to Orrville for the races via a poster. The readable portion mentions a date around Friday July 27th and indicates a timetable or travel offer from a location named Wooutary.
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Orrvidle
Wooutary
Correspondents Picnic Plans in Mitchellville Feature
The NVne County Correspondents annual picnic at Mitchellville on August 7 will not be ready until next week. It will include miscellaneous selections performed by Neikirk and Rev. Ham of Booster with BE W. Twat supervising. O. Dix of The Re- ICAN will handle the Query.
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Nvne County
Mithville
Neikirk
Rev. Ham
Ooster
W. Twatse
O. Dix
Tae Re- Ican
Fragmented Memoir Snippet From Local Column
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a personal recollection or diary line. The readable parts mention meeting someone named Olen and a rowed token, suggesting a brief social note or recollection rather than a full event. The text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or places.
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