16 May 1900
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
1
Advertisement touts Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy with claimed 91 percent cure rate for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases. Urine test advised. offers free trial bottle postpaid from Rondout New York with paper’s guarantee. Bottle price listed as one dollar or six for five dollars.
The passage notes Aguinaldo’s recovery from a recent attack and suggests enthusiasm for Dewes waning. It mentions widespread bank robbery news and Bryan’s belief no pivot in presidential nominations, with hints about Republican vice presidential prospects and competition.
General Otis is on his way home after ending the Philippine desurrention for fifteen or sixteen Thiben. If Roberts keeps doing business at his present rate, Qom Paul will be reduced to seeking another you thr Jute senator Brice's son has eloped with one actress. He has evident the fag for the ancient and antique.
Afifa gains a handful more party nominations as Bryan nears a de facto claim of birthplace, with momentum shaping the presidential race. The developing alliance broadens the field and strengthens opposition positioning in the campaign landscape.
An unclear fragment mentions sending more troops to the Philippines and stresses there must be at least one additional action to ensure coverage. Details are garbled, making it difficult to identify participants, dates, or concrete outcomes.
A garbled note suggests Thosas Bborred adopts a new alias Jerking for the theo niin with remnants of a prior bid for the Presidency recalled by some observers. The fragment hints at a political persona shift while memories of a past campaign linger.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions several unclear items and names, with references to risky topics and possible events at a workplace. Details are unreadable, but the snippet hints at a public notice or story fragment needing clarification for proper summarization.
A fragment notes an incident involving a secretary named Root and a presidential matter as a figure travels alone. The garbled text hints at a little white back and signs of frost or cold conditions affecting individuals.
Kansas suffered severe tornado damage over the past week mirroring turmoil from Populist movements. The state grapples with recovery while political tensions echo historical upheaval from lean times and notable sentiment.
Io Wooster's prosperity is shown by growing post office receipts with the last four months marking a solid rise over earlier periods indicating improving conditions.
The report notes United States exports increasing in value from 40,000,000 dollars in 1860 to 3310,000,000 in LAND language. It comments that these figures suggest the country may be growing into a healthy rival on the world stage.
Public praise for Morrows Kidne-pids offered with a testimonial from stock dealer M W Glasgow of 132 East South Street Wooster. He states years of backache and kidney discharge issues vanished within five weeks of using the remedy, sold as Yellow Tablets at fifty cents a box and manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
Sioux Falls S D May 11 The national Populist convention nominated William Jennings Bryan for president and Charles A Towne for vice president by acclamation after a lengthy debate over whether to refer the ticket to a committee for talks with Democrats and Silver Republicans The convention praised Bryans nomination and debated the vice presidential choice amid lively scenes and strong platform support for silver coinage free trade and municipal ownership while signaling a strengthened national committee and party organization for the campaign.
A garbled report outlines a third party ticket headed by Ignatius Donnally from Minnesota with Cincinnati mentioned. The text references a Populist party slate, a scene on the road campaign, and a convening or meeting during a tense moment of the campaign period, but details are fragmentary.
Fragmentary report of a Lincoln convention where former Alabama leader Howard sought, then withdrew, from presidential nomination amid split Alabama support. National platform favored free coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1, public ownership of utilities, initiative and referendum, graduated taxes, direct popular vote for president and judges. Townes biography notes Charles M Towne from Michigan, Chicago, then Duluth. active in free silver movement and served one term in Congress as Republican before leading Silver Republicans.
Mrs B Hunt of Lime Ridge Wis faced death from stomach and liver trouble and jaundice after doctors warned only surgery. She tried Jedrine Bitters, took several bottles, and was cured avoiding operation weighing more and feeling better. Price 50 cents at Laubach and Soya's drug store.
Henry J. Richards of Willgeyville New York says a persistent breast sore lasted over a year until Banner Salve provided relief after using half a box. He praises the product and states he will not be without it, naming Laubach Boyd and Rimmerman Co as associated vendors in May.
The Findlay Republican notes Mrs. Lucy S. Hamilton of Orrville, president of the Woman's Relief Corps, meeting in Findlay with the G. A. I. this week. It also features Miss Gail Hamilton of Orrville, secretary of the W R C. The Findlay Daily Jeffersonian presents a portrait of Harry McClarran of Wooster. It includes a photo of Jacob Stark of Wooster, former county recorder. The Findlay Courier runs a cut of Mary Griffith of Orrville, department treasurer of the Woman’s Relief Corps.
An old newspaper ad touts Dr ing s New Life Pills as a safe cure for a range of ailments including stomach and liver issues. It claims the pills work on organs muscles and brain, priced at 25 cents at Laubach Boyd s Jug Store. Also promotes Sly s Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use at 75 cents from Ely Brothers New York with claims of rapid absorption and natural secretions.
A druggist offers PAZQ OINTMENT with a money refund for any case of ITCHING BLEEDING PROTRUDING PILES that fails to cure. Claims cures in six to sixteen days, with one application easing discomfort instantly. Ends with a dubious claim about a 146-266 mix and Foreip Honey, indicating an advertisement from a damaged page.
James J. Jeffries defeated Jim Corbett in a dramatic 22 round bout at Seaside Sporting Club, retaining the world championship. Corbett showed classic speed and defense before Jeffries pressed the pace, landing decisive blows as the crowd watched a historic clash.
The bout ends abruptly as Corbett is dropped after a sharp blow while Jeffries stays powerful with rushing, clinches, and jabs. Corbett’s repeated attempts to win the title fail. spectators react with tears as he is carried to his corner. Referee Charley White presides. Corbett weighs 142 pounds to Jeffries 210.
Noah Waseercof kr Wexne Ind active in city for years promoting an ocdustrs of which we spoke earlier. Foreen stock companies renewed to be cape tarived ont StH yesterday. ArtI Nesnt Troosperstion wed with secretary of state. Miss Florence Newman, a Gras NY resident, suffers muscular rheumatism and endorses Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Ads urge Drupyists to stock. Foley’s Kidney Cure promoted by Laubach Boyd and Zimmerman. Burdock Blood Bitters touted for digestion and kidneys.
The Rock Island abandons a Colorado summer cheap rate plan after Western Passenger Association opposition. It will instead offer a one fare plus 62.00 round trip from Chicago and east of the Missouri River to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden with sale dates June 20 July 9 17 and August 1. Missouri River points receive the same rate the day after these dates. Missouri River gateways Kansas City to Omaha also have July 7 8 9. Four special Colorado to Chicago runs are set for June 23 July 2 20 and August 4 with travel to October 31.
Mrs Susan Queer 82 90 two weeks ago while walking to her garden at the corner of South Market and Henry streets fell and sprained her wrist. Yesterday the injury worsened and Dr A H Hunt found a broken bone. She endured the setting operation bravely. due to age full use of the hand is unlikely.
Special by Telephone to The Republican. May 12. Dr A P Shie of Fredericksburg reports his diagnosis of Mrs Mantle's illness was incorrect. Mrs Mantle is greatly improved and all symptoms have passed. Florence Reider has a mild case of varioloid. No other cases have developed and the exposure period has ended, relieving the community.
The text argues that thorough scalding and proper churns prevent taint in butter and compares stomach digestion to churning. It claims sour stomach corrupts the body’s feed and promotes disease, then touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure that makes the sour stomach sweet and cleanses the digestive tract. It condemns alcohol and intoxicants in the remedy.
The Tuscarawas Classis of the Reformed church will hold its regular annual meeting at the Reformed church in Applecreek on Tuesday evening May 23. The Womans Missionary Society of this classis will meet at the same time and place.
An advertisement touts constitutional remedies for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube, promising $100 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. In Cape Town, Kruger pleads for divine mercy and asserts the right, claiming documentary proof of a conspiracy to annihilate the republics.
R G Dun & Company reports gradual recovery from high prices with higher trade volume than last year in most regions. Clearing house activity shows 64 of 62 districts reporting gains, while New England and mid-state cities lag. Note includes brief items on Colonel W P Hepburn at Des Moines convention and a Fontane plant explosion mishap with scattered details.
The piece laments hard frosts and low temperatures harming fruit growers and truck farmers. It credits local weather prophets such as Mr Wilson and Mr Watson for predicting cooler springs and onion ring forecasts. Readers are urged to note the severe season ahead and the reliance on weather pronouncements for farming plans.
Plea of residents includes Lottie J Chinp of Pleasant Home Jules Perret and Matilda Hugulet of Sterling Charles P Wankler and Mary Flatfield of Wester Win R Reese and Day Hwing of Golden Golhern Orlo Jfe of West Salem ind
A mob of 100 masked men took Will Lea from the jail in Hinton West Virginia and hanged him for an attempted assault on Mrs H H Diefenbach a Sandstone telegraph operator. His body was then riddled with bullets in a swift, systematic act of mob justice.
Reports say Lord Roberts may move into Pretoria within two months as ministerialists grow confident on war plans. Boer forces under generals Botha and de la Rey are seen retreating near Vaal river while Rundle and Brabant clash near Springfield. US envoy Hay denies involvement in Johannesburg mine safety representations.
Dispatch from Lord Roberts places his force eight miles south of Kronnstadt with minimal resistance. A blunder and fever remedy advertisement describe Arnica salve for burns and skin ailments, promoting cures and guaranteed relief sold by Laubach & Birowd in Peru with dubious claims.
A quiet wedding occurred at 2:45 pm Saturday in the Probate Judge R L Adair’s page. Rev S T Newkirk officiated for groom Jules Perret and bride Matilde fault of Sterling. Witnesses attended as the ceremony passed with congratulations.
At noon Sheriff McCoy sold the property in the Myers & Bidekwood vs Elias Arnold and Sarah Arnold case. Four lots in Arrville village, appraised at 280 dollars, sold to Elias J. Arnold Jr. for 57 dollars.
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