East Liberty Republican Convention Selects Delegates
A 1900 political notice outlines a Republican convention for East Liberty, naming delegates from several counties, setting representation rules, and listing officers including L McIlvaine as chairman and W J Burlew as secretary. The preliminary session is scheduled for 1 am and committees are appointed for organization rules business resolutions and subcommittees.
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Elegate
L. McIilvaine
WW. J . Burelew
McKinley orders Sabbath closure of Paris Exposition buildings
President McKinley has ordered the American buildings at the Paris World's Exhibition to be closed every Sabbath in line with American religious customs. The French, who are said to revere the Army over religion, may view this as quaint, reflecting a nation that has largely outgrown such religious observance.
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McKinley
Paris
Tariff debates on Porto Rico spark free trade concerns
The article argues that keeping a tariff in name only for Porto Rico would prevent a genuine free trade precedent with the island and urges delaying permanent policy while governing status is decided. It laments spring and public sentiment, notes British efforts to erase Kop memory, and references Tom Reed and Cecil Rhodes.
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Porto
Rico
Eight Candidates for WV Governor Nomination
Eight candidates seek the Democratic nomination for West Virginia governor as contest remains unsettled with no clear frontrunner in sight.
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West Virginia
They Claim to Know Goebel Assassin Suspect
Kentucky residents under suspicion in the past month have been few, as groups now assert they know the assassin of Goebel, though certainty remains uncertain and partisan tensions persist.
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Goebel
WingTine Joe Wheeler Assigned to Command of Lakes Dept
WingTine Joe Wheeler is assigned to lead the department of the lakes with headquarters in Chicago. The move grants him a chance to combat mosquitoes during the hot weather season.
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WingTine Joe Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Wayne County_candidates split over Wiley nomination
The Ohio State Journal backs General Wiley while other Wayne county candidates argue there are several reasons he should not receive the nomination.
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Wiley
Ohio State Journal
Wayne County
State Journal backs General Wiley as Wayne County Congress candidate
The State Journal repeats its stance that General Wiley is the sole Wayne County candidate for Congress. The political writer urges scrutiny of his seemingly inexhaustible source of straight tips and questions the breadth of support cited.
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THE
State Journal
Eneral Wiley
Wayne County
Congress
Pagd¢R
Winter Ends as Harbingers Resume Business
The speaker notes winter yields to spring and concedes victory to the opposing side, admitting defeat and signaling a shift in tone as the season changes. The passage frames the transition as a quiet, decisive end to conflict, with spring poised to take over.
Cecil Rhodes Emerges as Self-Proclaimed King of England
A New York paper portrays Cecil Rhodes as convinced he is the sole pivotal figure in the world. The column suggests a bold, egotistical stance, noting his belief in his unique importance among all others.
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New York
Cecil Rhode
Engand
Cecil
Worthing
Plebiscite for Reform Contradicts Local Polities
Incoherent missive mentions Sheldon in Tojieka Capital seeking nonpartisan reform with promises of durable action. Requests return mail to Toledo Jones, owner of N WW corner in Ohio’s Cuyahoga area, suggesting local political maneuvering amid uncertain details.
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Sheldon
Tojieka
Ptt
Toledo Jones
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
Supreme Court upholds Texas court decision amid trust law clash
A Supreme Court ruling sustains a Texas court decision over state statutes governing trusts. The decision emphasizes that state authority and federal statutes must align, limiting the reach of trusts to control government powers. The text notes broad implications for statutory interpretation and state policing of trust actions.
Senate and House Debate Porto Rican Legislation in 1903 Crossroads
Washington reports detail a Senate Republican caucus aiming to harmonize Porto Rican legislation with House actions. Porto Rican government bill remains on the calendar as unfinished business, while other appropriation bills, including Indian and legislative items, receive attention. A Manila hydrographic office provision and the confirmation of an appraiser in New York are noted. Hay Pauncefote treaty may be examined if time allows. Six perish in a Columbus gasoline explosion, with caution about unrelated local notices and social events appended.
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Washington
District 1 of
Joseph Wheeler
St. Louis
Senate
Republican Caucus Committee
Manilla
W. D. Bynum
New York
Train wrecking attempt on Lake Shore fast mail
Attempt to wreck the westbound Lake Shore fast mail at Olmstead Falls failed as the engine struck a laid rail. The engineer saw three men flee the scene. Separately, Butte reports a double killing as Thomas Pooley fatally shot his son in law Thomas Littlejohn and Littlejohn’s wife Lyda during a street dispute in the town’s north side. Pooley remains jailed.
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Cleveland
Lake Shore
Olmstead Falls
Here
Butte
Mont
Thomas Pooley
Thomas Littlejohn
Lyda
Littlejohn
Pooley
Endoscope hailed as stomach explorer in new X ray era
The latest X ray device promises to revolutionize stomach disease study by locating causes. Yet critics note fifty years of known causes and cures, highlighting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a reliable remedy for dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, constipation, nervousness, insomnia, and fever prevention, with the private revenue stamp visible on the bottle neck.
Remedy for nasal catarrh and Well Cream Balm
A nostril remedy should cleanse, protect and heal the diseased membrane. Well Cream Balm, 30 cents, or mailed by Ely Brothers of New York. The balm spreads when placed in the nostrils and the cold in the head vanishes quickly.
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Ely Brothers
Warren Street
New York
Dr Caldwells Syrup Pepsin Relief Ad
An advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures indigestion and promises relief from skin plagues. It touts availability at druggists, alk mar, and drug stores for 60 cents. The copy targets readers seeking quick remedy for digestive issues and related symptoms.
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Precious
Dr. Caldwell
Local Man Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for Grippe Colds
A Pressonville Kansas resident, E. Presson, wrote a letter noting that everyone in his town who has used Foley's Honey and Tar considers it the best medicine for la grippe colds and coughs.
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E. Presson
Pressonville
Kan
Hig Town
Foley
Paid Nature's Debt Correspondence from Attasburg
March 9 local items note John Hos visiting Jeromeville as his mother is ill. Jacob Jacobs, a longtime citizen, suffers grippe while Mrs. Elizabeth Wagger and Mrs. Elizabeth Weidman recover. Republican candidates in the township deserve support. Rollin Parks rents McFaddens property and will move soon. Dr Raudebaugh remains busy amid widespread illness. A brownish loaned horse was captured and is being mounted by multiple locals. School closed last Friday after successful terms. Nelson Blue, previously noted after paralytic stroke, died aged 64. Funeral set for Wednesday at 10 from residence.
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Rae Sree
God Literary
Mollie Shanklin
Nish Mabel Douglas
Ira Badger
Applecreek
David Culler
C. C. Harrold
Mt. Eaton
Bras
Why of
Barberton
Josh Bowman
Alma
Kouitz
Harry
Life
Grandma Musselman
Leonard Botman
Garry Keister
Neal Harrington
Shanklin
Mollie
Jim
Stduffer
Bessie
Earl
Ant Lees
Shanghi
Wm. Stibe
Sadie Kahn
Elizabeth Mowrer
Chas. Doydston
McFaddbe
E.C. Raudebaugh
David Hohenshil
Tip
W. Troxel
Lloyd Berry
Harvey Ebert
W. H. Shaw
Pittsburg
Anne Vorogy
John
Wooster Township
Shaw
Alda Lytle
Ditmars
Emefine Roth
Marshallville
Seunday
Jean Monroe
Alic Mary -Nolang
Alt
Chicago
Emus Firestone
Rada
Cleveland
Akron
Orrville
John T. Astle
Indiana
St. Louis
Louisville
W. She¢ Ivy Test
Washington
Kansas
Mary Shields
Fred McKinney
St. James Nartin
Elizabeth Richards
Waster
Ax Hunter
Miss IcCormick
Yeningy
Powder in the stove and local notices in town
A fire scare arises when Mrs M J Hepler accidentally throws a package of gun powder into a kitchen stove causing an explosion with minor injuries. In other local news J R Burgan and children visit from Woos ter. Miss Avilla B Foster buys Kerr property on Jain street to raise fine poultry. Mayor Simon has been ill. several residents update homes and businesses, including new asphalt paving and a blacksmithing department added to a store.
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Congress
St. Patrick's
Geo. F. Aiken
Chicago
Ill
Aiken
Akhen
Teachers’ Institute
J. R. Burgan
Wooser
Avilla B. Foster
Quincy
Kerr
Jain Street
J. K. Hoff
Cleveland
M. Garver
Linna Brown
Eo Sullivan
Paul Campell Weiler
C. M. Holmes
Acon Street
Simon
J. B. Hazzard
Wim. Thorley
Letter List No 12 In March 1900 OOSTER O
A historical postal notice lists letters not delivered in Eve 3 sector O. at the Postoffice. Names include Davis W J Kennedy F L Ritter John, Mrs Frank, Miss Annie, Grace White, Kath Feing en, and Mrs Eunie Smith. Fourth class entries show Elmek M Ritch and T Le mreae P.
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Ooster
John Din
Davis
W. J. Ghtennedy
F. L. Foot
Mr. Lefold
Ohn Ritter
Mary Biger
Berha Franks
Nish
Eunie Smith
Annie
Grace White
Ge Kath Feingen
Elmek M Ritch
T. le Mreae P
Kidney disease fears raise health concerns
Fragmentary notes describe concern over kidney related illness and health symptoms. Mentions a boy and general health worries with unclear details. Further context is unreadable due to garbled OCR.
Dalton area notes and obituaries tidings from March
A scrambled Dalton column records community happenings and bereavements. Mrs Mary Franks is mending a sprained wrist after a Friday injury. Elizabeth McElhinney returns from Orrville. Iva Welty visits East Greenville. A concert at Silver Grove drew Dalton residents. Carl Dowell begins spring term from Orrville. Ira Kidd reports the death of his daughter from Gallipolis. Nettie Rosier visits New Berlin. Daniel O Hair dies at 67, mourned as a kind husband and father. services note his sudden passing after a Wooster trip. William Dengke visits Akron. Mrs Sarah Bacher and daughter attend the funeral. School closes with a literary program Friday afternoon.
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Elizabeth McElhinney
Orrville
Iva Welty
East Greenville
Silver Grove
Dughter
Nettile Rosier
New Herlin
Jon
Daniel O'Hair
Nour
William Dengke
Akron
Sarah Bacher
Daniel O'Haijl
Fragments of Community News and Obituaries
March 19 notes long list of visitors and social visits in Wayne County. Mentions funeral of Daniel O Hail, a resident loved by many. local updates include moves, job changes, new workers, and school closing soon. An infant died at one year old. services held at Methodist church. general sense of town daily life and nearby visits.
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Wayngq
Georgia Ward
Hilltop
D. Cl Armstrong
Palmer
Overton
J. R. Johnson
Daniel O
Bia
Mc Wooster
Renneman Sion
Breqnemsan
Saithe
Wayne County
Ohie
Garrett de Mac
Caith
Ted Boa
Smithville
Lydia Miller
Jobing
Bn Con
Willine
Surprise program echoes across Pleasant River school
A fragile OCR fragment describes a Pleasant River school program with pupils reciting essays songs and a teacher Mr W leading efforts this term. The event included a patrons’ gathering and readied a choice program in the evening as a showcase of student work and school spirit.
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Ple
To & Wall Mlled House
T Patron
Smithville Happenings Note St Patrick Day Events
Smithville reports cold weather for St Patrick's day morning as community activities unfold. J M Eberly visits with College Choristers while Merrimans move from Applecreek to Point Breeze. Peter Rhoades of Creston visits relatives. Chas Webner returns to see parents G O and Bettie Webner. Mrs Mackey’s body arrives from Wheeling and is taken to Wooster for interment. Dan Hlartzler buys undertaking business and Z Yoder becomes administrator. About 16 attend Gusta Bricker recital at the University. several residents ill but improving. Charles Derr returns to Chicago after a short visit. Normal hall hosts St Patrick’s observance. public schools plan an evening program March 23 to fund library books with 10 cent admission.
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Smithville
St. Patrick's
J. M. Eberly
College
Snd
G. O. Webner
Ada
Beach City
Bettie Shoemaker
Howard Jarvis
Lawrence
Wm. A. Eberly
Mansfield
Mackey
Z. Yoder
Miks ‘Gusta Bricker
M. J. Leiminger
Maggie Mertz
Charles Derr
Chicago
Normal Hall
J. B. Eberly
Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices March 19 Chicago
Market reports from Chicago on March 19 cover cattle with ranges from good to prime steers at 4 85 to 4 75, calves at 4 50, hogs from 4 60 to 5 15, and sheep and lambs with good to choice values around 5 85 to 7 15. Wheat and oats show No 2 red at 69 to 70 cents and No 2 oats at about 2 1/4 to 2 1/2, with regional prices in Pittsburg for cattle hogs and sheep.
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Texas
New York
Market prices for cattle hogs and sheep across cities
Buffalo and New York and Cincinnati market listings show cattle, calves, hogs, sheep and lambs with varied prices. Buffalo reports cattle, hogs, sheep values. New York lists steers calves sheep hogs and prices. Cincinnati notes grain and meat product prices alongside cattle and hogs.
Market notices from Toledo and Baltimore
Trade prices reported for grains and dairy in Toledo and Baltimore. corn and mixed feed quoted around 87 cents and 26 pence per unit respectively. Butter and egg prices listed with creamery quality notes and fresh eggs at 16 cents.
Wooster Market Prices for Groceries and Produce
Corrected list of groceries and prices including butter per pound eggs per dozen hams chicken and turkey per pound rye wheat and oats various weights and items offered by local grocers, reflecting daily market rates and availability in Wooster.
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Deasesead & Cog
Hontery
Weesday
St Pasion
Rees
Boers scattered and moves in South Africa war
Reports from the front describe Colonel Peakman dispersing about 600 Boers at Fourteen Streams as Lord Roberts plans to gather supplies at Bloemfontein by rail. Safer routes and further actions are expected over the next two to three weeks, with units marching toward Thaba Nchu and Natal operations likely.
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Igthuen
Peakman
Lord Roberts
Frater
Bloemfontein
Bloemntein
Roberts
Orange River
Natal
Wibston Churchill
Bigisberg
Thaba Nechu
Kroonstadt
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
St. Patrick's Day
London
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Trial Offer
Learn what Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin can do or call at our store for a trial bottle. Ten doses to all druggists. Every family should have its medicine chest with Wood's Norway Pine syrup for coughs and colds.
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Dr. Caldwell
Dkmar
Norway
Notable residents listed in regional notices
A.D. Hafstetler and Leah D Moser of Sugarcreek, Floyd Nfice and Faith Kebren of Wooster, Eli Hory of Marshallville and Ma landa Lut of Chippewa township, Daniel V W Trester of Kent O and Mary M Houyland of Canaan, Joel Gerber and Sarah H Amstutz of Sugar Creek township.
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A.D. Hafstetler
Leah D Moser
Sugarcreek
Floyd Nfice
Faith Kebren
Wooster
Eli Hory
Marshallville
Malanda Lut
Chippewa Township
Daniel V W. Trester
Kent, O
Mary M. Houyland
Canaan
Joel Gerber
Sarah H. Amstutz
Sugar Creek Township
Progressive Farmers Meeting at Fred McCracken Home
The Progressive Farmers Association will meet at Fred McCracken's home on March 29 at 1 p m. The program features music, recitation by Miss Nellie Ihrig, sketches by Mr M M Fowler, and a lightening talk. Sessions cover Insurance topics with W A Bruce, W Jarvist, and R Bowman, followed by a discussion and April suggestions chaired by Mrs Sonnedecker and J W Taggart.
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Progressive Farmers Association
Fred McCracken
Nellie Ihrig
M. M. Fowler
Willis Bishop
M. Grady
W. FE. Jarvist
W. A. Bruce
Farmers Mutual Insurance
R. Bowman
A. Sonnedecker
J. W. Taggart
Faith and Doubt in the Eternal Love
A dawn dated line from Groveland February 1, 1000, contemplates faith amid doubt. The writer laments little faith and seeks guidance through prayer, placing trust in God alone as the enduring source of strength and love that transcends time and place.
Skeleton of Hood County cattleman found at Comanche Peak
Dallas March 19 body of William Brown a wealthy Hood county cattleman was found on Comanche Peak near Granberry Texas reduced to a skeleton. He disappeared a year ago and had been searched for widely. His bank book other effects and a bottle of laudarium were found with the body.
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Dallas
Willam Brown
Hood County
Granberry
Tex
Comanche Peak
Brown
Twaenhart Kutus
Siohag
Kiple
Erwin
Bes
Seseéri
War News And Local Disasters From March Reports
London reports the war office has not confirmed Mafeking relief with Lord Wyndham saying it may be all right. Boer forces around Smithfield resistly, British spy travels to Krondstadt and bombardment plans unfold as General Gatacre rests and Buller readies to strike. Earlier dispatch notes 32,000 more troops at sea and Afrikaner petition against independence. In Germany, the National Zeitung cites Boer intent to destroy Transvaal mines to hinder victors. White arrives in Cape Town but public reception denied. Gas explosion at Mt Blanchard kills Mrs. Rebecca Shumaker after a stray match in a filled cellar.
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London
War Office
Mafeking
Georgee Wyndham
House of Commons
Krodnstadt
Miles
Bloemfontein
Gatacre
Springfontein
Lord Roberts
Bullers
Ladysmith
Biggarsberg
Botha
Natal
Afrikandar Band
Calpe
South Africa
Upper
Bandusky,c
Mt. Blanchard
Here
Rebecca Shumaker
Rest and recover from LaGrippe with a nerve tonic
The passage urges rest for those fatigued by LaGrippe describing tired muscles tired nerves and tired minds. It promotes obtaining rest and suggests sending to your druggist for a remedy to aid recovery.
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LaGrippe
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