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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
4
Disjointed remarks reference Grover Cleveland’s receipt, editor de Roday, Li Hung Chang, Senator Platt, General Harrison, President Hadley, Yale, Morgan’s steel, Teddy Roosevelt, and a nature note. The jumbled items imply political tension, empire talk, and public figures across U S affairs, with scattered historical allusions and speculative tone.
The Wooster Republican page from Wooster Ohio dated Wednesday March 27 1901 lists postal designations and administrative notices. It notes Second Class Mail status and references a room at East Liberty and Q Street with a call number for business news.
The document lists city offices and candidates including Mayor R J Smith City Solicitor H H Rubbell Marshal T S Wiggins Street Commissioner S J Blake Board of Education C N Gray Water Trustee Steve Smith Fifth Ward candidates Geo Feightner Fifth Ward Geo Feightner and others in the ward slate Ward by ward names N Kinney Geo Fisher Will Bell A A Barnard Seart James Hill Township Trustee J C Hall Treasurer H F Crowl The ticket covers mayor marshal solicitor street commissioner education water trustee and ward representatives with several named candidates.
Senator T. C. Platt faces rejection from the New York Republican Party as Governor Odell pivots against a special police bill. Odell warns he will veto if passed, leaving Platt with dwindling support and a need to appear conciliatory amid shifting political alliances. March weather and election outlook color the public mood as various local notes reflect ongoing unrest and political maneuvering.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Grover Cleveland’s health as a focus of his days while King Edward seeks more Parliament funding and Andrew Carnegie’s wealth looms. A Cudahy kidnapping case resurfaced in Dallas. A conspiracy to assassinate the Czar is reported as highly plausible. A Cincinnati girl, sixteen, becomes stage struck. President Diaz of Mexico reportedly delivers a harsh thrashing to opponents.
Davrd B Hint sharply scored King E lward in a lecture amid force of circumstances and Richard Croker. David B Hill is reduced to David B Hill while the English parade Carnegie, with the iron master possibly aware of their swinging smiles.
Chicago Mayor Hanrrison is repeatedly cited in reports as a potential presidential option. The text notes only a suggestion that he would first need to learn how to run Chicago before pursuing higher office.
Boss Platt claimed the governor would appoint a police force for New York City before realizing he was not in charge. Critics now discuss forming a witch hazel trust, suggesting castor oil as a remedy to future generations' discomfort.
The source notes PLNGREE of Michigan may briefly revisit politics. It suggests that the people in that area have a particular frame of mind that would likely keep his stay short, contrasting with prior longer tenure.
A report alleges Maryland census entries exaggerate by including deceased figures. It cites Arthur Poe Gorman and Senator Wellington among prominent names near the top. Carrie Nation strays into cinema criticism, while a remark questions why the czar has not been assassinated, noting would-be assassins hesitate at the risk of injury.
The letter suggests Mr Carnegie believes Denver hosts wealthy men who should fund Horanes, asking if he thinks he is the sole millionaire in New York. He appears to be pressing a point as he mentions Pierpont Morgan and many others.
Mik Bryan offers 35.00 for a letter from Mic Cleveland outlining political stance. Bryan argues Air Cleveland must demand funds to secure Grover and end ure candidates on the Republican slate. The drafted ticket earns broad support from Wooster's good citizens who expect capable service if elected.
New York resident John J Van Alen has been conferred the title Knight of Grace in the Grand Priory of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England by King Edward. The frontier tone calls him a Heap Big Inojun in playful style.
Governor Odell signals he will not sign a New York City police bill if passed, challenging Senator Platt and revealing unrest in city government under Boss Croker. The piece notes broader regional political turmoil from Ohio to Maryland and hints at gaping partisan conflicts.
In Canaan on March 25 David Kintner and family moved to Burbank. Solomon Fetzer and wife from Lodi visited Mhog Fetzer’s home. Miss Anna Wiles from Wooster High School is home on vacation. A band stand has appeared before A A Russell’s residence and will host another concert Friday. Edna Miller of Massillon visits the White family. Easter Lilies program by the Presbyterian Sabbath School is planned for Easter Sunday. Rev Gay is expected back next Sabbath. Boyd's infant recovered from a serious illness. Anna Battley of Akron visited family last week. A generous E. society collection aided Lennington and wife’s mission work in Brazil.
John 8. Caskey of Wooster announces retirement from the grocery trade after 35 years. He dispenses with staff William Berry and Grant Fornshell and plans to close out stock of feed retail as rapidly as possible. Health concerns prompt his decision though he may stay active managing his property.
West Salem reports multiple property changes and residents moving in and out of houses on Cherry Street West Buckeye Street Main and Congress streets along with related family updates. A telephony upgrade at the central office and a two night musical convention featuring the cantata The Haymakers is announced. The item closes urging readers to vote the Republican ticket on Monday.
The Wooster Preserving Company directors plan a major expansion of acreage across all lines, with targets of at least 300 acres for pickles and 200 for tomatoes. They report confidence in handling the crop at their plant and selling at profitable prices and urge farmers to join in the expansion effort.
An item notes the opening of Kraus Cultivator at Wooster Hardware Cost Cracker on April 4. The obituary of Anrelings C. Warner of Congress, Ohio details birth on Feb 2 1900, death March 20 1901 at age 41 years 20 days after tuberculosis. Warner, son of Dr Charles J Warner and Mary Ellen Warner, lived in Tiffin and Ashland areas, studied pharmacy in Cincinnati, ran a drug store, traveled to El Paso Texas for health, and died there. Funeral services were held March 16 at his father’s residence with a formal program and many floral tributes from friends and distant attendees.
Roll F Betson by his father Edward Betson sues Charles Rankin of Wooster for 10000 and 10000000 damages alleging a June assault that fractured the skull and pressed on the brain. Plea notes Rankin drank and attacked without cause, permanently injuring Betson who cannot work or learn. Judge S B Eason restrained Rankin from disposing of Wooster real estate. John McSweeney represents Betson.
A Wooster committee praises Michael Booth of Shreve for securing a 20 percent reduction in the 1900 decennial appraisement on Wooster real estate. The letter, dated March 26, 1901, commends Booth for his influence and efforts in achieving tax relief for property owners and asks for continued support. Committee signatories include L P O LIGER and J S R OVERHOLT among others.
Uncalled letters remain at Wooster post office for the week ending March 25 1901. Names listed include Wm H Baughman F DeLradley J G Dawson W E B Haag J F MecCurd J W Piers and ladies Mary Albright Miss Mary Beeler Mrs P B Fox Miss Ella Hilbert Mrs S W Stahl T L Fuattrery P M. Also note Ohio Hay Loader at Wooster Hardware Cracker Opening April 45 and 6. DeWitts Little Early Risers advertised by Zimerman Co. dkmar
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