30 Jun 1897
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1897
Page
1
Urges hearing from all correspondents not yet heard from at home or abroad. Recommends reporting absentees to revise the list, adding new correspondents where former ones have left or gone silent. Stresses weekly town updates, even brief letters, as better than lengthy messages.
No non residents were nominated or endorsed by the Ohio Republicans. Wayne county strengthens the Republican State Central Committee through Ken M L Smyser, praising Judge George K Nash and Judge Taggart for consistent, capable work. The piece argues for re nominating Taggart and highlights justice and public welfare, urging a united party front.
Boles of Iowa moves beyond a single metal idea to advocate gold and silver certificate plan. He suggests holders of bullion trade it to the Treasury for two certificates that circulate at bullion market value, effectively removing the coinage ratio and putting silver into circulation via market-valued certificates measured in gold. The proposal is described as radical.
Democratic free trade arguments fade as Senate leaders note tin plate production has grown strong enough to crowd out foreign competition. Jones of Arkansas and White of California cite that American-made tin plate now dominates the market, contradicting prior protectionist claims.
Pacific coast policy praised as the nation moves to exclusive use of American tie plates. Senator Hanna shocks the State convention not by speech power but by forceful delivery. His plain Anglo Saxon style wins support and promises effective campaigning across the state.
The State encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic adopted a report favoring a draft bill to pay every Civil War veteran a life pension of La morto plus a service pension of a cent a day per day served. It calls for abolishing pension agencies and paying pensions directly from Washington to greatly simplify operations.
From Thuraway's Daily and Sullivan's Daily: Prof J O Noteate in 19 now in Michigan business, T B Goodchild '97 left for Claire Eng. Miss Margaret King '97 elected principal in New Cumberland W V. Dr S J Kirkwood and wife at Cottage City Mass. Clayton Reed '96 chosen superintendent of polls in Irvin Pa. Summer school enrollment grows to about 200 with 40 more expected. Walter Gillam 05 returns to Lima to take YMC secretary post with uncertain acceptance. Wooster alumni and class of 94 gather for social at Geo I Woller home. attendees include Rev Thomas Pollock, Miss Raby Pixley, Miss Alla Almandien, Miss Clee Danck, Rosa Wilson, Dora Morgan, Grace Morgan, May Kingsley, Carroll Miller, Dr S Smith.
An ad advises that true strength comes from proper digestion not simply eating. Shaker Digestive Cordial is claimed to aid digestion and relieve indigestion symptoms, with trial bottles priced at 10 cents. Also noted is a Cleveland Akron Columbus Ry round trip sale on Sundays, with fare details available from the General Passenger Agent.
Thursday’s Daily reports an immense turnout for the Ohio Republican convention in Toledo. Delegates from Wayne County led by enthusiastic supporters crowded the Armory and hotels, while internal committee tensions over campaign manager choices briefly clouded proceedings before consensus formed around unity and strong party leadership.
The June 24 Toledo gathering ends swiftly after two days of faction fights. Hanna, Bushnell, Jones, and Grosvenor led the speeches as delegates praised Hanna’s eloquence and indorsed the party ticket while warning of diligence against Democratic criticism and free-silver debates.
John Stent a township farmer pleaded innocence after being sentenced to the penitentiary for receiving a stolen bicycle. A preliminary trial before Squire Douglass in Malton Tuesday morning led to Hofstetter being bound over to court with bond set at 300. He claims he was not in the barroom and was simply crossing Amstutz’s lane on his way home from a relative’s house.
The proposed extension of West Bowroano street across Christmas Run valley to Saybolt's addition in the Third ward will create a public convenience. It will shorten travel for northwest and northeast residents and aid high school students, while opening numerous building lots for development. The culvert will use Wooster shale brick and plans for courthouse and county building improvements are on file in the County Auditor's office.
John Swartz of Ripley Township Holmes County drew the storm center role as Holmes delegates lined up for the Common Pleas Judge nomination at the Holmes county judicial convention in Millersburg. The fight centered on Samuel Kason of Wooster with Nicholas of Coshocton and Stilwell allies driving a tense contest over credentials and vote tallying.
A foggy medical advertisement asserts that children's nocturnal urination is a treatable habit tied to kidney weakness. It cites Mrs Jeanie Hackendorn of Piqua Ohio praising Dowson’s Kidney Pills for a nine year old daughter and promotes Dean’s Kidney Pills as effective. The copy urges parents to seek relief via the product and lists Buffalo New York as the U.S. sales center.
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