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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1903
Page
7
An early 20th century health ad claims Life Plant purifies blood and nourishes female organs to prevent womb weakness. It promises renewed vitality, better digestion, and strengthened excretion through a supposed blood supply upgrade. Testimonial from Mrs. M2 of New Philadelphia, Ohio accompanies the plea to try the remedy.
The Ohio Republican convention moved to nominate by acclamation many officers as the party pressed forward. Speakers lauded Governor Nash and President Roosevelt’s party leadership while urging unity and continued prosperity backed by the era’s republican principles.
In Chicago on June 6 a truce was declared between hotel proprietors and their employees. No active steps will be taken for two days while committees of hotel men and labor leaders meet to seek an amicable settlement. Employers say a scale granting concessions was signed. managers deny any agreement has been signed.
A Wilmerding branch traction car on the Pittsburg Railway jumped near the Glenwood bridge. Sixteen passengers aboard were hurt but none seriously. The car turned a complete somersault, plunging down an 12-foot embankment within three feet of the Monongahela River.
The May 1 laundry strike ends with workers returning Monday. A three-member arbitration board from the employees and owners will review grievances, with a seventh member, and its decision remains final. Married to page text, the rest is cut off.
Akron defeated Wooster Thursday afternoon in a game marked by Wooster errors and Akron’s solid fielding. Van Nest, Volk and McDonald stood out for Wooster, while Washer homered for Akron and Volk sparked multiple hits. Lovett relieved for Akron and Nice pitched for Wooster, with bases on balls and key hits shaping the nine inning contest.
Baseball notes describe Irve Wilhelm winning for Pittsburg after a volatile Boston trip. The piece details his sharp pitching past a hostile crowd, with Clarke, Wagner, Sebring and others aiding the shutout. Clark excels southward, Notre Dame upended by Ohio Wesleyan 5 to 2, Wooster prep for a hard Saturday game and Kenyon looming in commencement week finale.
Local officials report Mark Shisler Ivesby faced scrutiny after making improper comments about several young girls in public. The incident sparked questions over conduct and calls for accountability from community leaders.
The executive committee met in the mayor's office and reported visiting Canton to investigate the Canton Gum Company. They found it a money making venture but decided the proposition was ahead of the board's capacity to handle at present.
An advertisement extols California Prune Wafers as a laxative and cathartic cure for constipation and indigestion. It claims the wafers cleanse the system, regulate the liver and stomach, and improve digestion with a gentle effect, urging daily use after meals.
Train Nos 63 and 603 operate Cleveland to Cincinnati via Columbus with a Barret Parlor Car. The Columbus Sleeping Car No 63 may be used to reach Columbus station this evening. The Cleveland Bissell Thick car No 627 is ready at the station tonight. Connections leave Hudson via Cleve division for Alliance and other points with various departure times. Several routes to Canton Wooster Xenio and Cincinnati are listed with multiple scheduled departures through the day. Passenger services include late night and early morning options with several intermediate stops and fare notes.
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