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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
4
A cryptic notice from November 19 1902 references a mall matter at 118 East Liberty Street and a property at Wooster Street involving Opney Second Street. The fragmented text suggests an auction or sale process in a local district.
The text notes stock values slipping 10 to 20 points from peak while overall prosperity persists as large mills hold ample orders for years. Caution in lending grows, with Henry Clews cited praising banks, and readers warned of potential crisis if crops had failed, yet signs suggest no imminent reversal of cautious finance.
The text notes President Roosevelt’s travels and party momentum in Pennsylvania, hinting no further visits needed to aid his party there. It mentions J. P. Morgan’s small coin donation to a Grand Rapids woman and a Marion pauper heir inheriting a vast estate. Putnam B Strong and wife depart Japan for Paris, eyeing a return to America while plans emerge to address cholera and the Philippines, with calls for doctors.
Speculator John W. Gates claims a seven million dollar loss in a single spree, a tale unlikely to affect most readers. Meanwhile discussions of an ax trust surface, yet Carrie Nation's method of advertising her lectures remains a topic of public curiosity.
A Wooster council discussion on appointing one member from each ward to study city redistricting signals a commitment to fair population balance. While some waver on representation, officials insist the division must serve long term city welfare over current political ambitions.
The Pennsylvania Railroad boosts salaries by ten percent for all employees earning less than $200 a month, signaling corporate concern for workers amid heavy freight demand. The piece notes broad national prosperity tied to rail traffic and hints at political debate over Republican gains, with a remark about Hamilton County.
Emma Goldman delivered an anarchistic address in Chicago Sunday night that was restrained, with a police guard outside ready to intervene if she became unruly, underscoring her provocative role while keeping order.
A U S firm secures a one million dollar contract for conduit construction in St Petersburg. The note suggests czarist concern over sabotage from dynamite and hints at foreign contractors facing lower danger. A German dispatch mentions Kaiser aims during hunting, while other lines touch on political climate and distant dispatches about Marya Ca and blooming trees.
The retirement trend among lawmakers signals a shift in the speakership contest as several members withdraw, revealing strategic calculations about mounting hurdles and future political paths.
Ohio congressman Burton has entered the race for the speakership of the House. He calls on other pretenders to drop out and consolidate support around a single candidate.
Statisticians warn the lobster could become extinct soon, yet the opinion remains that some kinds of lobsters will always persist. The piece notes optimism about enduring lobster varieties despite gloomy forecasts.
A fragment suggests a Pennsylvania farmer who killed his doctor was driven to a volatile state, with the remark that the man who delivered the first blow seemed set to prevail, implying a deadly confrontation born of mounting provocation.
A whimsical reflection questions predictions of turkey scarcity on Thanksgiving. It suggests King Leopold’s toughness could deflect a bullet, and notes the pumpkin pie aspect of the holiday proclaiming its strong presence in the region.
A quirky, fragmented notice notes sleighing in Michigan and sunstrokes in the Philippines with a wry comment that no flies are on this country. The brief hints at weather and health issues abroad, peeking into a playful, informal column.
Grover Cleveland continues to go duck hunting occasionally despite Henri avthon being unaware of and not consenting to the activity.
Congress members still in the race for speaker are likely to stay focused long after the fight ends, absorbing the toll of a drawn out contest and preparing for a new leadership era.
A garbled line ascribes the phrase attenuated refinement to the pen of the Honorable Grover Chod, reflecting a quip-like or satirical judge’s note. The fragment hints at a scholarly or political context without detailing event or source publication.
The spouse of Roland B Molinens seeks a divorce in a filing that underscores ongoing marital rifts and public attention surrounding the case.
Reporters shadow OM Schwab around the globe but current dispatches are sparse with little action to report. Readers await updates on his travels, meetings, and any notable developments during this quiet period.
A fragmented line notes a catalog of blame toward reckless men, naming Jack as a recurring figure. The quirky phrasing hints at a local opinion piece or comic street observation about misdeeds by certain individuals. No clear event or formal names beyond Jack are identifiable.
Roberts and Leighty, Fifth Ward youths, admitted trespassing after entering Willaman farm land northeast of the city to shoot. Tenant Lemon had them arrested. another farmer, McClarran, fired shots to ward them off. Both boys pled guilty, fined 10 dollars plus costs, with Mayor remitting due to infirm finances.
A digest of quick quips and observations from multiple papers. Items mention Uncle Sam peace, Crazy Snake, the sultan of Bacolod, Wall Street mood, British boundaries, spiritualist notions, prima donnas, handwriting expert testimony, steamship debates, fame and chop suey, Arthur Gorman, Dave Hill, a Newark woman stopping a burglar, Philadelphia jury awards, Menominee hunters, Alfonso cabinet crisis, and Tom Johnson’s circus finale.
The Pennsylvania railroad appears to be seconding the president’s Thanksgiving proclamation, signaling official support for the holiday message and related observances. This addendum reflects corporate alignment with national timing and gratitude themes promoted by the administration.
The regular annual airing resurfaces rumors that Mark Hanna plans to retire from politics, rekindling discussion about his future and possible shifts in party leadership and policy direction.
A terse comment notes that Webster Davis remains unmentioned regarding how the election outcome was received. The text suggests indifference or silence around his reaction, highlighting a lack of public response from Davis to the results.
The reader is warned that a sharp cold spell seems ready to arrive, suggesting impending lower temperatures and possible brisk conditions ahead in the near term.
A list of names paired for marriage or union includes Charles Ackerman of Mansfield with Sue Eberhart of Wooster. Frank Bardin with Isabelle Hun singer of Eaton. C Eberhart with Lulu Oller of Wooster. Wm R Mitchell with Jennie J High of Wooster. John A Burkholder of Marshallville with Emma C Hartzler of Smithville. Harry E Leather of Applecreek with Florence Derr of Maysville. Benj D Amstutz with Susan Hostet ter of Dalton. Ira R Webb of Smithville with Sarah Hilty of Rittman.
Novembers meetings at the Lutheran church drew several locals including Rev Berry leading a session from last Tuesday evening. Mrs William Stahl and daughter Mary visited Mrs Wmiley last week. AAC Rose and wife from Ashland county were in town Saturday through Sunday. Miss Louie Rodecker, recently in Dalton, returned for a few days. A neighborhood rood banda tune dane orgoe wood band event is planned at the Nirg Martha arth Kettering place Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock. An 88 year old funeral was held Saturday morning for Feats Raven. Charles Krasera attended Friday events. additional notes mention a Mr Srapkdug and others.
A cautious note from officials signals that hunting accidents are likely to rise this season as hunters take to fields and forests again. Authorities remind the public to follow safety protocols and wear blaze orange.
The high school football manager secured Alliance to play here on Thanksgiving. Alliance has defeated strong eastern teams and Wooster, while paving and central Ohio teams have also earned accolades. Special arrangements will keep spectators off the field. game is billed as the best and hottest contest of the season.
I Lehman of Wayne township was elected county commissioner on Tuesday succeeding Warren Ramsey of Orrville, appointed to fill the vacancy caused by his father's death. Ramsey served creditably. Lehman, a leading Wayne citizen, is expected to make a good commissioner.
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