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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1902
Page
4
A compact collage of political gossip and events from early 1802 including talks of a spring poll, a presidential visit to South Carolina, and remarks on candidates Henry Fitzsimons and John J Lent. Mention of a South African conflict, a Chicago committee, and a gas well near Vernon plus varied opinions on elections and figures like Hobart and Tillman.
Fragmentary text notes diverse opinions on March arriving. Mentions Sam Jones of Toledo avoiding a reception for Prince Henry. Benny declines a toast in Coledo. Gene Death of Andree is claimed as confirmed. Ruston hints at war in the Philippines. Moonshine remark involves Kentucky colonels.
A brief reference lists Andy Schwab and Carnegie among a few more individuals described as ignorantly rich, highlighting a social critique of wealth without merit.
The piece mentions J Pierpont Morgan not making an official statement and notes on various political figures. It references Senator Quay seeking health at Palm Beach Florida and Pennsylvanian politics, plus chatter about Italian telegrams and Pitchfork Tillman’s clash with Hanna. It also notes a trust-related factory plan in Youngstown and Governor Hogg’s stance on knee pants for King Edward. The Wooster ticket is praised for business judgment and broad appeal.
Congress mention notes a fire at Captain Michael's residence Monday morning with a large hole in the ceiling and roof. Residents prevented a larger blaze through prompt preemptive steps, while local updates report health improvements for Mrs Benjamin Dull and Mrs L del Good's ongoing illness. several community events and appointments are also mentioned, including a teachers institute, Garver purchasing Mrs B Burguno's house, and a meat market arrangement for April 1.
The Methodists will hold church services in the Opera House during April while their church undergoes repairs.
Qin reports a decline in wheat price with Nour retail price down by 20 cents a barrel, signaling easing costs for buyers. This update notes the overall downward trend in cereal product pricing and its potential impact on markets.
Washington scene shifts to the ship subsidy measure and a bill to punish attacks on the president as the senate faces a slower week with no decisive action. American banking expands in Mexico with new banks in Chiapas and Orizaba amid growing industrial activity. A second note from Constantinople clarifies the Stone ransom and brigand capture. Secretary Wilson’s rumored resignation adds political tension. An advisory note ends with a local sales pitch for Bell’s cough remedy.
After the old campus fire, Wooster University starts new construction with funds to cover GI benefit costs and more than $100,000 available. The plan emphasizes a much finer building program and substantial enterprise, though some doubt remains about the effort succeeding.
A new feature at West Point will send 54 cadets to Gettysburg for three days of military strategy and engineering instruction starting April 19. The program aims to give practical war knowledge and may be repeated annually.
Marshallville March 10 local items report Petar Ata returning from a journ to Iowa and a Columbus visit with a pleasant stay. Revs and Mrs WW Shriver from Conesville guests of Helen Burger. Two families moved away this week, Dieffenbach to Barberton and Wagner to Navarre. Dr Belcler to occupy Rev Ho Bachman’s residence after April 1. Miss M Bauman led the Teachers Reading circle. Weisner recovering from rheumatism, Oder son seen about work.
Word from Cleveland late this afternoon states Mrs Charles Gasche of Wooster underwent an appendectomy with success. She came out from anesthesia well and her condition is in all respects favorable.
Wooster Hardware Co Wooster Ohio announces an illustrated promotional effort titled It to explain its money value and reveals a Fifth Annual Grand Opening for Bug gies Harness Farm Implements Wind Mills and Pumping Outfits Cream Separators and general hardware. About twenty five manufacturers will exhibit with 200 buggies on display during April 3 4 5 1902 in the Miller room.
All unsold furniture from Landis & Schmuck is moved to the Furniture Factory on West Liberty Street and will be disposed of within two weeks, regardless of prices. Also offered are wood working machinery, engine, and boiler. Sale begins Saturday March 15. Ely Cream Balm advertised for catarrh and hay fever with trial size at six cents and full size at sixty six cents. Memorial note from Mt Olive Arkansas May 17 1901 requests a family size bottle.
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