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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

3

Taylor Comments On Howard Conviction In Gosbel Murder Case

Indianapolis May 2 Ex Governor W S Taylor of Kentucky comments on James Howard's conviction for the murder of Governor Gosbel. He says the testimony was perjury and a political plot, and he supported Howard’s conviction as an awful crime. He avoids further discussion. Chicago May 2 A Milwaukee court injunction against Hadden Rodee Co from using or acquiring Chicago board of trade quotations is upheld on appeal. The ruling affirms protection of quotations and property rights across the district including Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana.

Howard Goebel Indianapolis W. S. Taylor Kentucky James Howard Gosbel Cécil Kna Taylor Durbin Chicago United States—district Court of Milwaukee Hadden, Rodee & Co Commission House Chicago Board of Trade United States Circuit Court of Appeals Grosseup, Jenkins and Eateat Wisconsin Wisnoise Indiana

Wooster Boy in List for Seventeenth Ohio District

Coshocton April 29 Congressman J W Cassingham announces appointments for the Seventeenth Ohio district. Weath cadetship Alvin W corundenson Gnadenhutten alternates Arthur Shaw Coshocton J Warner Jackson Johnstown Annapolis cadetship Carl T Osborn Jacksontown alternates William Wallace Taggart Wooster Howard Brilliart Newark Shannon Fisher Coshocton Wm W Taggart is oldest son of Judge Frank Taggart.

Coshocton J. W. Cassingham Ohio Weath Alvin Wr. Vcorudenson Gnadenhutten Arthur , Shaw J. Warner Jackson Johnstown Annapolis Carl T. Osborn Jacksontown Alternex William Wallace Taggart Wooster Howard Brilliart Newark Shannon Fisher Wm. W. Taggart Frank Taggart

University Notes Highlight Mission Return and Local Appointments

Dr and Mrs N Kiddy begin their return to Syria to resume mission work while two daughters and a son stay in Wooster with grandfather Dr Henry A Nelson for schooling. Harry P McCoy boosted to superintendent at Coitsville for a year with 160 dollar raise. Students prepare for Millersburg teachers institute. Prof G Black speaks on the Selkirks for the Canadian Rockies at Kaylor hall. Nova district hires Prof A D Ladd as principal and Miss Pearl Fast as primary teacher with praise for Ladd's leadership and a wage increase.

N. Kiddy Syria Wooster Henry A. Nelson Harry P. McCoy Coitsville Teachers’ Institute Millersburg G. Black Selkirks Canadian Rockies Kaylor Academy Ashland Times Nova A. D. Ladd Board of Education Nova Special School Miss Pearl Professor Ladd

Delightful Recital At Memorial Chapel Featured Miss Arabella Barnes

Memorial chapel was filled for a graduation recital by Miss Arabella Barnes. She was assisted by Bechtel Alcock in strong voice. Barnes is a skilled pianist and presented a varied program including works by Beethoven Mendelssohn Chopin Schumann and others. Fredericksburg friends and local attendees included Armstrong Barnes Stouf Mrs Dr Long and Mr McCance.

Arabella Barnes

Hold Over for Police and Fire Over Code Change

The Columbus convention debated whether appointees in the police and fire departments could be removed when the new code takes effect. Solicitors concluded unanimously that all police and fire department members will hold over and cannot be removed without specific charges proved.

Columbus Fire Department

Mrs Ritchie of Wyoming Passes Away Sister of Brice

Mrs William Annat received a telegram Wednesday morning announcing the death of Mrs Edward Ritchie at her home in Wyoming Ohio. Mrs Ritchie formerly Miss Mary Brice of Lima was the sister of the late Calvin S Brice and was well known in Worcester, having visited there many times.

William Annat Edward Ritchie Wyoming Ohio Ritchie Mary Brice Lima Calvin S. Brice Wooster

Wanted Readers Share Green's August Flower Results

A readers request via the paper asks for any person who used Green's August Flower for indigestion dyspepsia and liver troubles and was not cured. They seek documented results including sour stomach fermentation headaches and related stomach liver issues. The ad notes 25 cent and 75 cent sizes and invites correspondence with a free book.

August Flower All Gre Oddbury J. Cers Aks

Howard Guilty in Life Term for Gogbel Case

Special to The Republican Frankfort Kentucky reports jurors found James Howard guilty in a ten to life imprisonment trial. The verdict fixes the punishment at life in prison for the Gogbel matter.

Frankfort James Howard Gogbel

Walnut Street School Dedicated in Education Cause

Opening exercises for the Walnut Street School were held Wednesday afternoon. Senior class members furnished a program praising the building, noted for architectural beauty and superior interior design. The board of education commended contractors on workmanship. Total cost listed as 81 548.16 with details for lots, contract, heating, seats, blackboards, and site work. First teachers named for each grade, with Miss Dallaman acting principal.

Walnut Steet Walnut Street Ucation Second Ward Haupert Board of Education John C. Schultz W. F Kean A. D. Metz John McSweeney Joseph Gravatt Emmet C. Dix Julius T Keister Etta Crabbs Ella Hoffstatt Grace Lucas Isa Hughes Etta Whitmore Rore Dausman

Adair Questioned Over Representative Candidacy Admission

John S. Adair denied immediate plans to run for representative after his name appeared on the Wayne County Democrat candidate list. He faulted a friend for the placement and questioned who would fund an eight dollar announcement, while noting the race's heightened intrigue and ongoing discussion. He did not confirm a decision when pressed.

John S. Adair Adar Wayne County Democrat Mr. Adair Adair

Baum Seeks Liberty in Habeas Corpus Hearing

Edward Baum of Creston seeks release as habeas corpus proceedings open before Judge Hasen this evening. Baum was previously jailed for contempt after a liquor-law violation sentence was suspended on a promise to quit the business. His attorney vonn C Marr argues Baum had no chance to prove he kept the promise and was deprived of liberty.

Hasen Edward Baum Creston Vonn C. Marr Baum Morr

Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years of Suffering

Josh Edgar of Germantown Gal suffered sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years. He tried many remedies before using Chamberlains Pain Balm which gave immediate relief and soon cured him. He notes the balm has not returned and urges others to try it. It is sold by all druggists.

Josh Edgar Germantown Gal Chamberlain

Taft Commended In Wattmann Report To Bishops

Washington May 2 portion of Father J Wattmann chaplain to the Twenty ninth United States infantry to the Catholic bishops assembly reports on the church in the Philippines praising Governor Taft and the Philippine commission for honesty and impartiality. It notes the Aglipay heresy and argues an American bishop in Manila would have closed the breach quickly. It lauds Governor Taft and Commission members for sincerity and knowledge of canon law, while criticizing the friars and noting widespread anti friar sentiment. The report highlights labor remarks by Bishop Spalding in Peoria and notes Cardinal Rampolla receiving Van Antwerp and Bodwell for Roosevelt Jubilee gifts. Public debt shows a April 30 1903 total of 938,935,418 a decrease of 668,500 from April 1.

Washington J. Wattmann Twenty-ninth United States Infantry Catholic Bishops’ Assembly Philippines Father Wattmann War Department Taft Phiippine Commission Aglipay Mgr Guidi Manila Curereste United States Manilla Mgr. Guid Teereee Aglony Cebu Wright Wrightzis Smith Anothier Archipelago Ferguson Commission

Crippling Weather Impacts Forests and Crops Across States

Heavy rains halted forest fires in Pennsylvania after extensive damage while frosts in Indiana crippled fruit trees and harmed vegetation. Two U.S. soldiers John Gagzan and Edward Edwards, were injured when struck by a trolley in Columbus, and a fast train derailed to avert a disaster at Coles in 1751.

Pennsylvania Indiana John_Gagzan Edward Edwards United States Columbus Sarde Coles

Filipino leader General Rius captured at Manilla

A late wire reports General Rius, Philippine leader, was captured today. Roosevelt’s party reportedly visited the area as a general holiday was proclaimed. The dispatch notes movements toward Topeka and Columbus amid rail incidents.

Manilla Rius Kansas City Roosevelt Topeka

National Prohibition Convention to Convene in Wooster

Wooster hosts a national Prohibition convention and oratorical contest May 29 and 22. Notable speakers include D. Leigh Colvin and Oliver W. Stewart with a $100 prize. Events span executive meetings, public sessions, and a series of 80 minute program segments at Taylor auditorium and Wooster University.

Wooster Intercollegiate Prohibition Association H. Dickason University of Wooster D. Leigh Colvin Oliver W. Stewart Prohibition Party Chicago Michigan New York Indiana Kentucky Ohio Frilay Taylor Auditorium Logan Roberts Lincoln Ned Harry Warder National Herbert C. Shattuck Cornell University Ithaca Platte T Amstutz Genergl

Heart Cure Endorsed by S. E. Atkinson and Lewiserson Kuhn

S. E. Atkinson of Nebraska reports fifteen years of heart trouble with severe spells including headaches and temporary blindness, claiming complete cure after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. Lewiserson Kuhn of G.D. All Its buy shares that six bottles relieved chest soreness and oppressive sensations, calling the cure permanent. Dr Miles Medical Co. offers free Nervous and Heart Diseases book.

Miles Mils Ladvise O Myles S. E. v. Atkinson Nebraska Sioux Cry Dr. Miles Jan Lewiserson Kuhn G. D Dr. AM Miles Medical Co Elkhart, Ind

Last Travelers' Club Meeting Closes Year at Mrs Warren Home

The Travelers' Club held its final meeting of the year at Mrs. N Warren's house with Mrs. Warren and Mrs. Sigbolt as hostesses. Quotations from eminent women were shared, a paper on Public Institutions of Charity and Erection was read by Mrs. Saybult, and topics included Prominent Women of Today with mentions of Helen Gould and Ida Mary Hunt. Two musical numbers accompanied the gathering as officers were elected: President Mrs. Ross Frick, first vice president Mrs. R. N Warren, second vice president Mrs. Sarah R. Frick, recording secretary Mrs. John F Keefer, corresponding secretary Mrs. W A Rentson, and program committee Mrs. Shepherd, H. Clark, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs Asowry. The club plans next year to focus on American Literature and Mexico.

Travelers’ Club N Warren Warren Sigbolt Saybult Helen Gould Beatson Mary H. Hunt Kellar Jnngg Ward Howe Shepherd Ross Frick R. N Warren Sarah R. Frick John F Keefer Mexico

Beiruts New Mathematic Professor Named

Clarence Schwenke aged 22, Wooster University student, selected as mathematics professor for the American Missionary College at Beirut Palestine. He departs for Palestine in June and assumes the position in July joining the mission effort along the Syrian coast and Holy Land.

Clarence Schwenke Wooster University American Missionary College Beirut Palestine Mediterranean Sea Holy Land Ediates

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims scientific backing and wide testing in hospitals and poor communities, offering a free sample bottle and a book by mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York. Regular sizes are sold by druggists.

Kilmer Bright Swamp Root Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton N. Y Dr. Kilmer Binghamton, N. Y

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