13 May 1903
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
1
A well on the Boydston land east of the city was shot at 2:30 PM Monday. 585 feet of casing was used and 100 quarts of glycerine fired, producing a roar and shale and water spray 120 feet high. Gas pressure appeared strong though no oil indications were seen. The blast showed shale bed over 400 feet thick and the full result will take hours to determine.
Newsreel style dispatches describe President Roosevelt touring California by special train. He passes Santa Clara valley Monterey Bay and Santa Cruz, greeted by crowds of schoolchildren, flower strewn streets, and celebratory receptions. The voyage includes stops at Watsonville and Santa Cruz with reports of blossoms, banners, and public enthusiasm.
An attempt to wreck an east bound interurban near Green's cut on the Columbus London and Springfield line left the car off the tracks. A tie was placed on the rail and the engine struck the obstruction.
Paris reports say Madame Humbert and her husband Fredrick Humbert were ordered held for trial on forgery and related charges. The magistrate dismissed cases against Joese Humbert Therese Humbert and Marie Daurignac. The Dreyfus case may be reviewed, with possible new trial considerations discussed in Paris. In Manila Filipino women request retention of friars amid tensions with the church.
Arbor day exercises were held at Beall Avenue School in the Second ward. Four trees were planted by scholars around the grounds. The program included songs and recitations such as The Grand Old Tree, Woodman Spare That Tree, The Hills of Ohio, What We Plant, and America. May 9. Wooster, O.
A large blaze swept the South Walnut street feed barn of owners Everhard, Smith, Day, Taylor and Hartman on Wednesday morning. Firefighters battled the flames for over an hour, and the barn, valued at about $300, was destroyed with surrounding outbuildings possibly damaged.
Special to The Republican. Cleveland May 6 Ludwig 9 Ed lazy a prisoner in county jail was wounded today. He was charged with the murder of Anna Heffner ce Sofia Bulgaria May 9 The Moski4 ee qua at Kioprinl was blown up with dynamite Two hundred moster-4-arers buried in the ruin f of the outrage Wasa Maretonian named Popow who has comrmittfad death by own action Yecke
Dalton May 12 reports a local option petition moves forward after council review. The town lists events from clean-up day to Memorial Day plans, graduation sermons by Rev Morgan Wood, and ministers chosen for the baccalaureate. Notables include high school seniors, church activities, and nearby funeral attendances.
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