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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

6

Proposed Amendments to Ohio Constitution Read in 1900

The document records proposed amendments passed by the Ohio General Assembly, detailing revisions to sections of Article 11 and Article 12, adding readings, and outlining measures for legislative procedure, taxation, and state sessions. It includes signatures of Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and the Secretary of State, with dates in 1906.

General Assembly State of Ohio Antale Gen 1 Dimmthalt Herona Titoursas House of Representatives Vannis Senate Bite Faivine Honda Mhto Uni Cus Echool House of Janes M Wytans Ohu A Thommraon House of Representative Anabdaew L. Hanses America Hila

Wooster Letter on New Government Building Prospects

Congressman Ashbrook outlines the process for Wooster to obtain a government building. He notes bids, site inspection, and cost limits while praising Wooster as the smallest Ohio city in line for an appropriation. He offers assistance to local bidders and predicts sooner building approval.

W. A. Ash- Bop Ee Wooster House Wooster Ashbrook Ohio Wooster Dally Republican Secretary of the Treasury William A Ashbrook

Robbery At Spruch Street House After Parade

The Republican int win tm notes a robbery at Mrs. Charles Billiard’s Spruch Street home. Seventeen dollars vanished from a chest under a bed cover while the family was away after a parade. Entry came via upstairs window. a ladder lay beside the house, and a dark-clad man with a small book was seen near the scene. Rufus was questioned but not implicated.

Int Win Fr.dy Charles Billiard Billiard Bim

Reward Offered for Stolen Jewelry at Sweeny Residence

Johnson Sweeny offers 25 for arrest of thief who entered his home and stole a ring with diamonds two gold rings and Mrs Sweenys gold watch and chain. Police suspect the intruder knew the valuables location.

Johnson Sweeny Brat

Card of Thanks for MRS JOHN YOUNG and RAUDEBAUGH family

Expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for support during the death and funeral of our dear husband and father. Names Mrs John Young and Mr and Mrs Rau Debaugh.

Bushuld John Young Raudebaugh

Remarkable cures claimed for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets

Advertises Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as cures for stomach troubles claiming a man spent over two thousand dollars on medicine before a few boxes cured him. Mentions price 25 cents and free samples at S H Boyd Co. Also touts Munzan Pile Remedy with claims to soothe inflammation and itching. Sold by Krieger’s Drug Store.

Chamberlain H. Boyd& Co Krieger Stora S. S. Ball Ravenswood W. Va Sayar Bettlas Dewitt & CO

Conference notes and bishop selections in Methodist church

Dear Editor the Baltimore heat and long session mark the ongoing general conference as 700 men in the parquet and 2000 in boxes endure long voting for bishops. The six bishops chosen include McIntyre Quayle Bristol from First Los Angeles St James Chicago and Metropolitan Washington. Five under 60. Nanth strongest. The committee reports push deaconess reorganization and likely reunion with smaller Methodist bodies. Correspondent cites good health and continued revivals across Baltimore churches as they await further assignments.

Baltimore McIntyre Quayle Bristol First Church Los Angeles St. Janes Chicago Metropolitan Waslington Lewis and Aughes Nielson Bishop Smith Pittsburg Christian Advocate Bishop Anderson Educational Board Bishop Nanth Madn Aus Eschnmitten C F Johnson

Corn corner ends as Patten crowd seen to profit big

Chicago May 20 reports say the Patten group led by J A Batten has earned about 2 million dollars from a May corn corner. Prices showed volatility across corn, wheat, and oats with May corn closing around 4 1 8 cents and oats near 56 cents. An explosion at the Ten Tennessee mine near Pratt City injures two workers and fatally harms Sam Inian.

Chicago J A Batten Patten Alyceria Whd Settees Mriningdang Ala Mayie Sam Inian Ne Tla Ten Tessee Company Pratt Cite Dia Ran

Auction sale of Belle Gunness property draws crowd

In Laporte on May 30 the auction of Belle Gunness personal property drew between 1000 and 4000 attendees. Bidders paid five to ten times original price on many articles, with receipts estimated to exceed three times a normal sale.

Best New Life Pills and Health Coffee Ad Claims

An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy for chronic indigestion after 15 years of trial and $200 spent. It also promotes Health Coffee as a coffee substitute, Dr Scoops Coffee, and DeWitt s Kidney and Bladder Pills as quick, thorough relief sold by local druggists.

Dr. King B. F. Ayscue Ingleside N.C H. Boyd & Co Racine Wis Duvator Bixter DeWitt Kleger wDrog Stet Pte Eee Aed

Man Says He Saw Holmes Die In Chicago Murder

David Jacobson, arrested on suspicion in the murder of Edison Commonwealth purchasing agent Robert C. P Holmes, claims he witnessed the killing but did not participate. He implicates three others, McEwen Lewis and Miller, who deny involvement and provide alibis. Jacobson, sick with pneumonia, is under guard in county hospital as police investigate the case and try to verify statements.

Chicago David Jacobson Robert C. P Holmes Edison- Commonwealth Company Holmes Jacobson John Peckham P Peckham Samuel McEwen Charles Lewis George Milter McEwen Lewis Folmes Mclewen Miller Randolph Street Timinols Central Adams Street Rona Cruth

Windstorm and fire cause heavy damage in Ohio area

Windstorm inflicts about 150000 dollars in property damage near Hammond. A Buckeye Pipe Line tank at Cyeg net suffers 30000 dollars in loss due to lightning. Miss May Beach of Columbus dies after falling from a moving streetcar. Bloodhounds are used to track night riders who burned tobacco beds for four farmers at Hathaway. Kentucky Mar Denver of Wilmington seeks a second term in Congress in the Sixth Ohio district. A Church of Our Lady of Vilna collapse in Chicago triggers a panic with no serious injuries reported.

Hammond Buckeye Pipe Line Company Cyegnet May Beach Columbus Hathaway Ky Mar Denver Wilmington Ohio

Passenger Makes Fatal Mistake in Ohio Railroad Tragedy

In Coshocton County Lemuel Deeds of the Wheeling and Lake Erie found the decapitated body of Fred Snellenberger, 85, who had been run over by a passenger train. He reportedly left Coshocton intoxicated to walk home toward Baltimore but mistakenly got off at Fresno and walked the track, failing to move aside for oncoming trains. Reports also say Columbus Iron and Steel may restart furnaces on South Parsons within a month, with orders and plant repairs accelerating.

Buckeye Coshocton Lemuel Deeds Wheeling & Lake Erie Fred Snellenberger Snellenberger Baltiq Fresno WII Columbus Columbus Iron and Steel Company South Parsons Avenue

Robbers Aboard Queen City Steamer Loot Passengers

Thieves on the Pittsburg and Cincinnati packet Queen City robbed passengers in a wild west style a few miles below Gallipolis. T J Sullivan of New York City and Mr and Mrs Harry A Strauss of Wheeling West Virginia were the heaviest losers, with the culprits escaping.

Gallipolis Pittsburg Queen City T J Sullivan New York City Harry A Strauss Wheeling W Va

Calvert Escapes Jail Sentence For Contempt

Calvert, secretary of the state board of agriculture, was found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Blager for allegedly violating an injunction from Smith Agricultural Chemical Co. to restrain publication of fertilizer analysis reports. He was fined $50 and sentenced to 10 days in jail, but the jail term was remitted.

Calvert S Calvert State Board of fAgriculure Blager Smith Agricultural Chemical Company Hale Bristol Tenn Ack Hale Lillia Davis Blountsville Miss Davis Tennessee Bryan Lincoln Neb W J Bryan Alton B Parker Resolutions Committee Denver Parker

Goes Insane Through Fear In Coshocton

Coshocton Ohio May 30 Ross Hoover a young married man was adjudged insane after worrying for nearly a year over hydrophobia fear. Hoover was bitten by a dog about a year ago and though the wound healed the dread of attack drove him to mental collapse.

Coshocton, O Ross Hoover Hoover

Cincinnati Schools Close as Heat Rises in Ohio

Cincinnati boards order dismissal when noon temperature hits 85 degrees. heat shuts nearly all classrooms this week. Phipps names more inspectors across Ohio with deputies announced for Zanesville Marion Canton Springfield Bowling Green Findlay. A cab horse spooks a carriage in McComb injuring Luther Sprague family members. a farmer shot by accident in Dayton injures a farm worker.

Cincinnati Board of Education Phipps Columbus Robert A Butler Zanesville Frank Purinton Marion John L. Miller Lima W Curt Smith Canton Toppy Troupe Springfield Frank J Schriber Bowling Green

Denver Gets Next Assembly

Presbyterian church session in Kansas City debates technical issues as Denver and Seattle vie for next year’s assembly. Denver wins on first ballot then unanimous aid sets May third Tuesday meeting time. Threat in blood targets Chicago clergy in letter, with dynamite plot feared but later relief.

Denver Kansas City General Assembly Presbyterian Church United States of America Seattle

Improvement plans for north Besll avenue road

Farmers on the north extension of Baver street plan improvements to the road to the Children's home and the road north from Besll avenue. The project may or may not proceed, but several residents are steadily pushing it forward.

Baver Street Besll Avenue

Substantial Salary Cut Reveals Saved Money Insight

A wry note from PRESS POINTS in the Atlanta Constitution and Chicago News remarks on how a big salary cut can reveal savings potential. The president would not exile all with high temperatures, while some executives mix a dash of tabason in their otherwise genial dispositions.

Atlanta Constitution Chicago News

Bribery charge hits New York cotton magnate Price

Theodore H Price once dubbed the cotton king and former Eagle Fire Insurance president was indicted by a federal grand jury on conspiracy and bribery charges. Three others also named. Price surrendered, pleaded not guilty, bail set at 5000 with preliminary hearing scheduled for June 19.

New York Theodore H Price Eagle Fire Insurance Compans Carton Pcrop Price United States Federal Court Hough

Neuralgia Relief Promoted by Miles Anti Pain Pills

An advertisement claims neuralgia and various pains stem from nerve turmoil and that Miles Anti Pain Pills soothe larger nerves. It touts quick headache relief, lists other benefits, and offers a money back guarantee with 25 doses for 25 cents from Chile’s Medical Co. and a local druggist.

Miles Swingley Bunk Atkinson Neb Chiles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

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