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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
7
A vintage advertisement explains how overwork weakens kidneys and causes systemic issues from uric acid buildup. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a top kidney remedy, offers a free sample bottle by mail, and urges mentioning the paper when writing to Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
The text records a joint resolution from the Ohio General Assembly proposing an amendment to Section 2 of Article XII of the Ohio Constitution. It outlines taxation rules, exemptions for certain properties, and ballots wording for the November 1903 election, signed by Secretary of State Lewis Laylin and dated January 27, 1903.
Fragmented OCR of Ohio General Assembly text detailing proposed constitutional amendments. It specifies voting on Amendment to section 2, article 11 with Yes or No options, and outlines representation based on county population ratios. Includes certification by Secretary of State and dates from 1903.
In Chicago on June 20 a fireworks explosion at Fred Cummings' saloon injured twenty people, seven seriously, and wrecked the building front. John Laxner, who found the bomb, was arrested. A wagon of bombs had been unloaded at the city dump by a teamster named Strange. Laxner, a dump employee, found a missile, brought it to the saloon, and told John McNally to setup a display. McNally bored a hole in the bomb, lit a match, and the fireworks exploded immediately.
An array of concise notices reports Otto Thornert, a German electrical expert, killed by a live wire in Germantown. Express messenger Bert Dunkle rushed into Columbus with smallpox exposure. Otto Thornert’s death follows a dangerous switchboard inspection and E. J. Arnold of Arnold Turf Investment surrenders in St. Louis. The czar grants concessions to persecuted Hebrews while England withholds recognition and Serbia withdraws from Belgrade amid unsettled tensions.
Ohio proposes a constitutional amendment to require a three read rule for bills and define process for governor vetoes. The measure outlines passage, veto remedies, and separation by sections. It includes submission timing on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1903 and cites supporters McKinnon and Archen.
The General Assembly proposes a constitutional amendment to classify cities by population into three classes. Voting options on ballots will read Municipal classification amendment for or against. The amendment would take effect January 1, 1904 and govern cities, villages, and hamlets taxation and debt limits.
Distributive accounts and final reports filed for the estates of Holssear Burst Rich Richenbach Weaver Badger McClarran Meyers Coup and others with hearings set for August and July. Guardianship inventories approved bonds posted guardians and executors appointed probate matters including sale and appraisement of real estate and filings for private sales in various townships.
A large Michigan music teacher credits Dr Miles Heart Cure with saving his life after a severe heart condition. He began with six bottles, finished twelve, and remains healthy eight years later while teaching across the state. He and a druggist promote the remedies and urge readers to request the free book on nervous and heart diseases.
An odd ad fragment mentions itching piles and a claimed remedy Dean's Ointment. The text appears garbled with stray punctuation and unclear claims about cure and permanence, reflecting a distressed sales pitch from a damaged historical column.
Washington reports no force action on the cruiser Galveston as a state court restraining order blocks launching. Moody silent. Attorney General Knox revises guidance, officials await justice department advice. Labor troubles at Richmond delay launch, while the Chattanooga case seeks protective stipulations.
Colonel Edward Vollrath will arrive soon to inspect Company D led by Captain R Limb. The regiment’s commander said drills are Monday and Wednesday nights and full company turnout is planned for each drill before Vollrath’s arrival likely before July 10.
State Mine Inspector Biddeson reports Ohio rising to third in coal production as West Virginia’s strike cuts its figures. Other items note a possible separate inebriates institution, a Lima Salvation Army donation surge, Ohio millers discuss reciprocity, and the pope’s restricted audience ahead of a consistory.
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