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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1900
Page
4
London May 21 reports confirm the relief of Joesie and Ma Feng. The war office now makes the two rescues official, following two days of unofficial word.
Wooster Board of Education opened bids Saturday for a new Second Ward school building. Lowest bid exceeds architect’s estimate by about 2000 dollars due to brick and added materials. Three bids for siding ranged from 27 362 to 31 500. Separate quotes covered heating, ventilation, plumbing, painting, roofing, iron work and brick work from firms in Milwaukee Cleveland and Wooster.
The first stockholders meeting was held at WOR Kean office to adopt regulations and elect a board of directors. The firm was incorporated May 1 under Ohio law with paid in capital. Officers were elected by the board and the company aims to manufacture and sell self heating water heaters for families. No factory is planned in the near term, contracts to be handled by existing plants.
Ascension Day services Thursday afternoon under Wooster Commandery No. 4 Knights Templar. Public religious service at Tabernacle with master’s address by Rev Gideon Smith, attendees in full Templar uniform. Parade forms on North Market to Beall Avenue then West Liberty Street with city band. Reception and music performances follow. prominent officers and ladies invited. refreshments served from 3 p.m. and program details listed for sub-committees and organizers Walter Foss, Jesse McCrepin, and others.
Correspondence from Burbank notes a nine day visit ending with a dying father in Walden Mich. A baby girl born May 1éth to Dr Ryall’s patient. West Salem commencement drew many locals. Rail line double tracking brings carloads of workers labeled dagoes to the area. Many town residents and visitors highlighted with trips to Barberton Akron and other nearby towns. Memorial services planned in the Evangelical church next Sunday conducted by Rev. Schott. Mrs Miller recovering from surgery and several locals visiting relatives.
Mass meeting of St. Louis streetcar workers votes to quit after next Saturday in support of the strike. Labor unions to decide on a general shutdown as conferences with Transit company fail to end the dispute. Officials say reinstatement of all old workers hinges on concessions, and violence erupts on Jefferson avenue with a striking motorman shot in the thigh. Police disperse a 2000-strong crowd as wires are torn and tracks damaged.
Marshal Latimer arrested Frank Roickwood a baker recently discharged from a hospital in Pittsburgh for cancer of the stench after citizens seized him while entering Wes Fishburn’s residence near Heedsburg. He claimed insanity, was examined by Mayor Smith, and remanded to the grand jury under bond. Reports indicate confusion over his identity with Charles Pewin Randall from Portage County.
The Memorial Day committee in Congress town selects officers including Rev Alexscott as president and Asid Dyer of Washington as captain along with Geo. TD Barnard and Isa Thorley on committees. The public is invited to meet at the Presbyterian church at 7 PM for formal exercises.
Lorenzo Marques reports heavy losses as British relief forces clash with Boers at Krags Pan 32 miles south of Mafeking. Buller moves toward New Castle with 26 000 men while Roberts presses from Kromstad. Guerrilla raids and cavalry actions marked by engagements across the Cape Colony and Free State on May 17.
Havana authorities issued warrants for postmaster E. Thompson deputy auditor W Reeves and clerks Edward Moya Jorge Mass for alleged stamp misappropriation. Officials say the case ties to broader postal irregularities with Director Rathbone citing financial disclosures and calls for congressional investigation as the island debates how affairs are run. The unfolding arrests and police actions capture a city watching the probe and potential wider reforms.
The MW and TelCo DoT report new numbers added to the Smithville exchange in the past week. Listings include Hartzler Win McCalinon Live Smucker George Straum G Smucker Menno Smucker George bike and several residence lines such as 290 292 and 2448 for Henry Long and Arthur Smith.
Joseph Englander of Wooster filed for divorce from Mrs. Julia Englander in Wayne County Court 4 Common Pleas. The case, set for trial, was compromised and jurors were excused. The petition seeks custody of three of four children born since the marriage, alleging adultery with a Wooster co respondent. Morr y& Hay represent Mr. Englander.
The Christian Church on Sunday elected folding delegates to the Mansfield Missionary Convention with Rev. M. Rice as delegate-at-large and Mrs M Rice for Church. Goldie Foss named for Christian Endeavor Society and George M Reid with Mrs. Samuel Bell for Missionary Society. A St Marys Catholic Church list notes First Holy Communion received by numerous parishioners including John Ellsperman Clarence Mulhollan and others.
May 17 reports from Altoona Pennsylvania state four people died and another man may die after consuming wood alcohol. Victims include Lawrence Smith 42 Peter Brock 80 Joseph Polozinski 19 and his mother Mrs Polozinski 50. All are identified as Polanders.
May 17 1896 New York Arthur Sewall Maine comments on Bryans chances. He would not accept the nomination and urged picking a candidate to maximize electoral votes. Butler Sharply counters claims about People's party unity. Kansas City delegates to convention named and state ticket nominated. Kentucky Eleventh district GOP delegates chosen. incumbents endorsed.
The Kansas Republican state convention in Topeka on May 17 nominated Governor candidate W. E. Stanley and delegates-at-large for the Philadelphia convention M. A. Lowe W. Su. Metcalf A. C. Dubois B. H. Tracy. They endorsed the national and state administrations and pledged the delegates to support McKinley. Alleged Fenian Plot reported as Canadian Detective Murray ties Karl Dath to Thorold dynamiter suspects amid a lock canal incident.
A fragment describes train staff uniforms including navy and brown corduroy outfits with silver buttons, black silk caps, and khaki caps. It notes the coats, trousers, and trims aim to help travelers distinguish staff and receive courteous service and fare information at all times.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers two day excursion sales to nearby regions with return validity extended to late May. Separate promotions include Akron Ohio round trips for Sunday School Association members and Camden Indiana events with Pennsylvania Lines, featuring weekend departures and extended return windows.
A fragmented report describes attractions at Winona Lake on the Pennsylvania Lines Rept, noting resort surroundings, summer interest, and a healthful environment. References to nearby Pine area, ferry operations, and local people imply a developing leisure destination with regional appeal.
A fragmented report describes a trip to Cleveland with vague details. The text mentions Wise, trt areca ee arene, and references to Largo, Brintei, MM, and a person named Jeoure ity Cle. The article is unclear but implies a travel outing with several garbled names and places.
The readable text mentions a voyage or excursion via Pennsylvan ia to Akron and Santa Pires with references to dates, people, and places. It notes a Sunday gathering and schedule items, but the overall content is garbled and partial.
Fragmentary text appears to be an OCR source referencing Solomous Ohio and a series of names, numbers, and dates with garbled terms. The readable elements point to a local notice or notice-like snippet, but specific actions, parties, or deadlines remain obscured.
An obscure report notes ongoing negotiations involving a Penang oriented party and a Louisiana based group. Severe weather delays meetings and prompts rescheduled sessions as delegates push forward on commercial arrangements. High level officials from both sides stress continued talks despite travel and logistics setbacks.
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