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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1881
Page
2
A chaotic stream of comments and rumors shows party tensions as Democrats and Republicans maneuver for power. Mentions include Mahone Garfield Blaine and several state committees shaping a mayoral race and congressional districts in Wooster and beyond.
A historical reflection notes the fate of Alexander II of Russia and Abraham Lincoln, detailing the Czar's reforms including serf emancipation in 1861, and recounts the 1881 assassination as part of a broader pattern of violence. It compares their legacies and considers the impact on Russia and the world.
R J Cunninoras withdraws his name as a candidate for mayor citing sufficient and honorable reasons. He thanks Republicans for the confidence and hopes the Republican ticket will prevail in the April election.
A correspondent from JaMEst Town, Dakota, recounts Feb 28 and March 1 travel delays, snowbound stops in Milwaukee and St. Paul, and a note on a St. Paul Minneapolis capital fight. He reaches Jamestown on the Northern Pacific line, expects a long winter, and predicts eventual thaw and prosperity with Garfield's seat secured tomorrow.
Reports from St Petersburg and London detail the assassination attempt on Czar Nicholas II as bombs exploded near his carriage during a parade. The Czar died at the Winter Palace, with the Czarevitch and other royals present and a crisis ongoing as officials announce the death and prepare a manifesto.
Virginia Democrat Mahone rebukes Hill on Democratic allegiance and Senate organization. He recalls fighting for Virginia interests, denounces caucus control, and asserts he was elected by the people, not party bosses, amid a charged floor confrontation.
An opinion piece argues the gap between what ought to be and what is wide. It critiques current spelling reforms as fashion driven and praises science and mathematics as unaltered by such trends. It likens spelling to a necessary evil while endorsing mathematical truth.
A collage of anecdotes and wry quips about romance writing misers and manners. It includes a girl’s dilemma about two brothers a violinist gaining notice and humorous lines on attention and classroom examples.
The passage touts a woman's charm tied to a flawless skin tone. It claims white skin is a key gift in romance and hints at remedies to remove blemishes caused by climate, urging ladies to pursue this beauty ideal.
The article honors Kiog a West Salem High School graduate class of 77 noting her early life in Sa near Oregon and her lifelong purity. It describes her death after a life devoted to Christ and the comfort she found in gospel truths, leaving her bereaved friends with memories of peace and heavenly hope.
March 11 1881 updates report slow felting, rude roads, and improving church seating. George Brown walks again near Jameson’s store while Jacob Bott and Maggie Fox wed at the Lutheran church. Merriman buys Rolland Merriman’s house as town eyes new settlers and a minstrel show visits the school hall. Public sales announced by W W Reid, J B Pinkerton, and David Thomas nearby.
A full line of damask designs and special fabrics as well as Toweling and Linen goods offered at affordable prices. Includes Jute and Silk table linens, borders of ribbons, and a spring assortment of Hamburg Edgings, Lace, Ties, and Dress Goods. Showroom features carpets, oil cloths, curtains, and new fashions such as Havelocks and walking jackets. Customers invited to examine a jammed upstairs shop filled with desirable goods.
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