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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from Wooster Ohio notes the Republican Printing Company in Wayne County. It references a post office city listing and a small classified style notice dated Wednesday November 7 1900. The readable items include a room number and street address in Liberty Street. The item appears as a historical newspaper fragment.
The re election of Mr. McKinley for president was foreseen by wise politicians of both parties. Bryan’s defeat stems from his silver policy, solid prosperity under Republicans, and lukewarm Filipino stance. McKinley is praised as a grand man. the nation’s future and liberty feel secure under his trusted leadership. Austerity themes and unrelated editorials follow, but the passage highlights McKinley’s overwhelming victory and Bryan’s unpopularity.
The Republican announces a major expansion for its weekly edition, increasing from four to eight seven column pages and 1,232 inches of live matter. A new folder boosts capacity, enabling the largest paper in Wayne county with more space for ads and news.
Salt River excursion rates start at midnight. The men who warned you before will be in evidence from now on, signaling a broader push to enforce the new schedule and deter unauthorized travel.
Fragmentary note discusses Count Casteline as a dear husband and mentions laying the Sultan of Sulu to rest for four years. It references candidates finishing with cigars and various items and suggests gathering blank ballots for use in dolly weather.
A wry note on Andrew Carnegie remarks that while not the handsomest man, his vast wealth allows him to bridge social divides. The quote reflects the Gilded Age view of philanthropy and class.
The remark suggests Mansfield may be dispatching detectives to shadow Dowie after a crowd scene in Edinburg Scotland. The casual observer notes the mob event could imply a wider police response.
A Chinese emperor’s wife is discovered murdered in a well. The young ruler is told not to fret, as many more consorts exist in the historic record.
A Connecticut man who sued for divorce over his wife failing to prepare meals at regular times was granted a decree of separation. He will now handle cooking himself, ending the dispute.
Minister Wu of China was the Founders Day attraction in Pittsburg on Thursday. Wu gave a speech consisting of a few grants that emphasized why he should be the focus of the hour, though the exact purpose was not clear.
The record hints that while Cleveland surpasses Cincinnati in population, Cincinnati asserts it leads in liquor consumption. The claim contrasts two cities, highlighting a measure of alcohol use over size.
George Gould is named guardian of his sister the wife of Count Boni de Castellane. The article notes the Count’s social life may continue but at greatly reduced cost, and jokes about Boni confusing profit and loss while facing tighter finances.
Sunday schools of Franklin township meet in convention at the Advent church in Moreland on Saturday Nov 10 at 7 PM. Program includes devotions, papers on attendance and teaching, recitations, lectures by Rev. A Z Thomas and Rev H B Palmer, an illustrated children’s lecture, and an address by Prof J H Dickason with an anthem and collection.
Havana crowd cheers as General Wood led the Cuban constitutional assembly opening, with delegates elected to renounce past allegiances and pledge to a free Cuba. Resolutions urge an immediate call on Wood and a cable to the US president expressing gratitude and satisfaction with his mission.
An 1890s style health ad argues that beauty stems from health and warns that constipation kidney trouble and run down condition mar complexion. Electric Bitters touted to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and restore nerves eyes skin and tone. Available for 50 cents at Laubach & Boyd’s Drug Store.
The readable portion notes rail rate promotions by the Bauthhors and Ohio Railroad Companies offering one-way and round-trip second class fares to various ports, including a November schedule in the Werb region.
Mr. and Mrs. Talley marked a silver wedding anniversary with a family surprise at home in Eron. Attended by their children and friends, the event included a tribute to the couple’s 25 years of marriage, with well wishes for many more years together.
The 91 year old Margaret Holloway, born November 3, 1810 near Harrisburg, Pa., has lived through 22 federal administrations and seven and a quarter million in population across states and territories. A wife of John B. Holloway, she later moved with family to Ohio and now resides in Burbank. She has 11 children, seven living, and six sons fought in the Civil War. she supports McKinley and Roosevelt with party pins. She remains alert, with strong memory and good hearing, and still recites long poems from youth.
Manila reports last week devoted to scouting as insurgents fail to crush garrisons. Captain Atkinson with 34 men attacked 2490 insurgents, rescued two Americans, and seized ammunition. A native orchestra drew U S troops from quarters near Dagupan as insurgents attacked the rear, killing two Americans and wounding three. In Charleston Thomas Finley Brown, 12, died from injuries after being hazed at Porter Military Academy. He had been dropped into a 12 foot cement basin, the ceremony described as customary by older cadets. no cadet names given and no action anticipated.
The Cunard liner Saxonia brings 15 crew members from the fishing schooner Mary Mosquito after she sank off Gloucester on departure from Boston. One crewman is reported drowned. Saxonia itself sustained no damage.
The American line steamer St Paul limped into port after striking a submerged wreck on Oct 31, ripping the starboard propeller and wrecking engines. Six months needed for replacement. ship leaks noted while passengers were briefly alarmed. Also reported: robberies in progress, a president’s grandson obituary, and Thanksgiving proclamations in Ohio.
Cincinnati November 5 coroner Schwab orders an investigation into the death of Myrtle Wade of the northern suburb. Leonard Edwards Blanks, late husband of Wade and previously married to Miss Lindley, is tied to charges after Mrs Lindley’s farm was sold and over $1090 disappeared. A separate bandit raid on Jackson Center bank saw $5,330 looted and dynamite used, injuring several. seven outlaws fled toward Lima on a handcar. Electric car collision near Cleves leaves 11 injured but not fatally. Other items note a Clifton stabbing by E J McCullough and new regional incorporations in Columbus.
Circleville Ohio November 6 Kark Rife a farmer was killed in an accident when his neck was broken. In Hamburg November 5 the Hamburg American line steamers Bis Marck and Pretoria bound for New York went aground while paddling the Elbe near Schulau about 13 miles from here. Assistance has been sent to aid the stranded vessels.
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