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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
2
The passage questions if Mr Cassingham, the Democratic nominee for Congress, is a trust president and banker. It notes Democrats oppose trusts and bankers in platforms while asking for a definitive disclosure of his identity, suggesting Wayne county supporters may know who he is.
West Salem items recount a busy week with a Blind Trio concert at the M B church drawing a full house and children presenting Joyous Hours at Presbyterian services. Maggie Schuably returns from Cleveland. Maud Darling visits Coshocton. a child undergoes an Akron Hospital hip operation with recovery and possible follow up. Memorial and church events, local visits, and a West Salem Hardware sale of surplus stock are noted along with various calls to worship and community announcements.
Three boys named Dushem Miles and ShafIm reportedly escaped from the Children's facility but have not yet been located. Meanwhile Anderson's bankruptcy stock liquidation begins immediately with price consideration requested. Potters Bros. is noted as next.
Fragmentary OCR lists marriage licenses and names such as Chidj Harned Brecker Van Ornum May E. Yo West Salem and Orrvilly. It references a June 19 meeting at 11 a m and individuals including AL Van Orman and Mary E K Swope, with unclear context and places.
Philadelphia June 29 William McKinley nominated for president by acclimation at the Republican convention as Theodore Roosevelt and other leaders address the gathered delegates. The second day features platform debates, rules, and a dramatic push by Foraker to secure McKinley’s renomination amid roaring support.
Philadelphia recounts the Addicks delegation from Delaware seated by a credentials committee vote of 38 to 9. The dispute between Dupont and Addicks factions, ongoing since 1895, produced the hottest committee session to date. Elevator accident at Hotel Walton injures five passengers including J G Pringley from Oklahoma Territory and B F Hall from Belding Michigan.
Mrs Webb visits Alliance this week. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Berkheimer died June 15 aged sixteen days. Mrs Longecker of Illinois visits sister Mrs Spells. Mrs Schott returns from Auburn Indiana after ten days away. Mrs Renee of Rowsbury visits the Fortneys. Mrs Piper of Shalby guests of acre daughter. Village youths attend a Sunday concert. Li Peters listed as plaiting in Crestor area next week. Nopoor
A fragment reports last week's events with figures on Filipino casualties and material losses including rifles and ammunition. Details are garbled but indicate a survey of actions and outcomes in a conflict zone.
The Republican reports on June 19 in Pittsburg Reverend E. E. Mechlin and family visiting, Mrs Emily Robertson of Henderson visiting R. M. Gardiner, Rev. F. D. Findley of Mansfield delivering sermons at the U P church, and Rev. W. H. Hubbell set for his third anniversary sermon next Sabbath. Thomas McDowell remodels his house. Wayne County Bible Society to hold its annual meeting locally soon.
The Homestead of the Brother hood of American Yeomen celebrates its first anniversary on Thursday evening June 21 at Oddfellows hall. A full program includes addresses recitations readings singing and instrumental numbers with refreshments after.
June 14 in Canaan Ohio reports Kes Gay to serve as regular pastor for the Presbyterian congregation. Notes social visits Irene Snell Lela, Geo Spangler and families, Mrs Whitmire and Mrs Burns among attendees. Ralph Snell suffered a broken collar bone. Band plans an ice cream social June 23. Children Day exercises by the Presbyterian Sunday school noted as highly successful with crowded seating.
June 17 at Thorn farm Win Hawk a new barn roof is begun by Frank Gearhart on the Thorn farm. Jerome Miller has a new surry. Alishouse of Golden Corners will teach hill top school next winter. A festival on June 22 will offer ice cream strawberries and cake with an orchestra and scholars exercises for amusement. Jasper Miller of Lodi visited W I Miller early last week. Osa Hensel visited Todi last week. Beth el preaching on July 1 at 3 PM.
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cool swollen hot feet and ease tired movement. It claims cures for swollen sweating feet ingrown nails blisters callous spots and bunions with rest and comfort. Trial packages offered and sold by druggists and shoe stores for 2 cents. Address Allen Olmsted LeRoy NY.
A fragment notes lost items and an issue linked to owners and an operation described as rapid. Entities are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A Shanghai correspondent reports Russian relieving troops near Peking attacking the legations on two sides with heavy artillery. Chinese forces under Tung Fah Siang and Tung Ching attacked the legations on June 16, burning five European buildings. Rumors claim massacres of foreigners. reports vary. British and German observers note foreign advice in defenses at Taku. Wires to harbor mines were cut as warships moved. casualties cited exceed 50 killed at sea and 700 Chinese killed in forts. Japan rumored mobilizing 25,000 for transport. Undaunted cruiser stationed at Shanghai. Chinese crews detain Hai Yang at Taku. At Yum Nan Fu and Wu Su, Crvechuan, Christians attacked. many killed. A thousand Boxers near Tian Ts unverified. Admiral Seymour’s column amid arid plains, lacking food and water, encircled by hostile forces.
The article lists teachers hired for multiple townships including WooSTEHK and PEAS, with names such as Miss Zen Zarfog, Charles Laven, H oY Cooper, and Miss Acrne UT. It notes monthly pay and winter term terms, plus a contract for the new Jefferson building awarded to Laman Warner. Additional hires in Maple Grove and SMUSHVILLE include Jeferon Ar Sohanty, Alleman, and Prof Lonvenmker.
The Republican notes memorial events by the O. I. Q. F and Daughters of Rebekah with graves decorated and sermons by Rev J Frank Smith from Wooster and Rev A M Bird in local churches. It also mentions Maccabees memorial, visits by Arabella and Regina Barnes to Mt Hope, a jovial gathering there, and travels of Dr Mrs Benson to Cleveland plus local teaching appointments and weekend visits by Miss Mary Noland and Misses Stuth Craig and Francess Booher in Spreve.
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