28 May 1902
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
1
The listing presents items including a white lawn shirt waist at 480 76c and 88c, raffied sun bonnets at lc, a taped neck accessory, and ladies vest. The tone resembles a period advertisement with priced garments and simple descriptions.
Special to Tose Rerubuiocan reports Lord Paunceforte the British ambassador died in Washington at 5 30 am after a period of illness. The dispatch notes he had not been seriously ill but death came sooner than expected. The same file mentions Margaret Taylor being delivered to her father in Washington and returning home aboard the Kaliserin Maria Theresa. Also Otto Sidlett of Chicago KO Art Sims of Akron in St Paul with Sidlett already seeking a lightweight title shot against Joe Gans. Troops from Cuba arrive at Newport News aboard Seguranca led by General Whitside heading to Chickamauga Park.
Globs of news note the Presbyterian general assembly ad journed sine die in New York while Philadelphia indictments for ballot box stuffing yield acquittal by jury. Resident John Barrows of Oberlin College is seriously ill at home. Denver building trades strike reflects broad labor action. President Roosevelt nominated. two Bobs named.
Cleveland May 27 party leaders and delegates in Ohio discuss platform planks for the Republican convention. Resolutions cover Cuban reciprocity trusts and tariffs with no major splits, while candidates parade for the gubernatorial race and 1903 state offices. Hanna supporters claim 18 of 21 state central committee seats, with several notable figures active in races for supreme judge food commissioner and board of public works.
Likely to spread, the teamsters strike at statelyards may cripple Taay packing town business. Wholesale butchers and downtown restaurants could face serious losses as meat shipments to up town areas halt. Transit company may join, with rail workers possibly ordered to strike.
Representative Richardson of New Hampshire denies a circulating claim that imperialism would be the early campaign issue. He argues other important questions are forcing themselves to public attention and that no such statement was made. A railroad disruption report at Roys Bramen north of the city briefly interrupts Burling ton Express No.2 with engineer Fred Mudgett aboard.
Captain McDonald testifies before the Senate Philippines Committee denying O'Brien’s charges. He asserts officers did not violate women, including a Spanish woman, and that he and Major Cook were on duty elsewhere during the native dance incident. McDonald also claims O'Brien was a troublesome soldier from the start.
Senator Hoar proposes a resolution asking the president to inform the Senate if any law rules out natives of the Philippine Islands from entering the United States while free from arrest or charges, and allows them to express views or desires on their people's interests before the president or Congress.
The Health Department of New York seized a quantity of cheap baking powder sold in stores. Tests showed it was alum powder, mainly alum and pulverized rock, dangerous to health. Several thousand pounds were destroyed. High quality cream of tartar baking powders are safer and more economical.
Mrs Nancy Mathewson was buried today at Hopewell cemetery. Wm Vague, very ill from a large tumor, is not expected to live many days. City water works trustees plan to commence pumping from the city well this week to improve supply. Old well water unfit for drinking. officials urged to replace with fresh water. High school seats nearly sold. exercises next Thursday at 6 oclock with 16 in the class and Roth orchestra. Alumni banquet Friday night expected to be grand. E K Gardner bought Craig business room on Market Street and is remodeling. D E Foltz adds a large porch to his home. Shreve baseball team may face a nearby town soon.
At a Monday evening board meeting the Board of Education contracted for heating and ventilation of the new Fourth ward school house. The Caldwell system, manufactured by Toledo Foundry Co, will be used, same as in the Second ward building. Engines will be equipped with dynamo to use gas or gasoline. Contract price is 81-897.
The University of Wooster tennis squad will depart for Columbus Thursday morning to face Ohio State University in a key matchup. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are mentioned as a remedy for constipation and torpid liver.
President Mitchell plans conference in Chicago with National Civic Federation labor leaders to seek arbitration as miners press for a shorter workday and wage readjustment. In Wilkesbarre engineers and pumpmen threaten a mass walkout next Monday unless demands are met, with firemen uniting to strike. Chicago talks envision another federation meeting in New York to arbitrate the dispute. Indianapolis set for a national convention to formalize a strike response once the call is issued.
The Hague May 27 Boers in Europe reportedly want to consult with Boer delegates before settlement. British government is said to have refused on May 23 to grant this. Berlin May 27 notes also mention a separate item from New Yorkers.
An archived ad notes the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 109 William Street in New York. The brief item highlights the brand’s presence in the era’s baking market and points to its storefront address for reader reference.
May 26 dispatch from Smithville highlights Memorial day prep in Wooster and nearby towns. Rev C S Russell praised old soldiers, plans for services at Presbyterian graveyard and Normal hall address by Capt J C McClelland. Local movements include D H Hartzler buying Slaybaugh place, Willaman firm visits, and county fences for abandoned graveyards.
Two funerals held for Elizabeth Johnson and Esther McCay in Fredericksburg with burial in East Hill cemetery. Esther McCay, 84, born in Northampton County Pa, longtime resident, widow of seven years. Miss Mary Noland near death from rheumatism. Memorial sermon at M E Church. Decoration Day address by Rev. McClintock. others visiting locals and relatives.
The eemekiwtn sh thin cesti mittee of the Board of Trade has been postponed until tonight at o'clock.
Jacob Keslar purchased two vacant Spruce street lots from John Long via W C Yust and EO Newkir k. He plans ground break for two substantial hall new homes and hopes occupancy by early fans. A snappy game Saturday between east and north ends ended with a 10 to 9 score for the north end.
Broke ant Arm Kimp Barnes near Moorland suffered an arm fracture Sunday morning after being kicked by a horse. Other garbled lines reference pain in the stomach and liver area and a dubious note about Dr Caldiellstrates treatment.
Memorial Day services drew thousands to Fairview Church with hymns and speeches praising patriotism and fallen soldiers. A toddler from the neighborhood died unexpectedly at home, while a number of residents report illnesses travel and construction updates amid small town life.
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