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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1906
Page
4
The Wooster Republican notes a surge in football fever across Wooster college circles and nearby Canton and Macaillon athlete clubs. It lauds the cleaner play and new rules reducing brutality, while acknowledging football’s rising popularity yet unlikely surpassing baseball in national interest.
The case in St Lenia argues Standard Oil must follow the law like any business. The piece lauds Standard Oil as a top national developer while criticizing trusts and oppressive corporations for undue influence. It warns prosecutions arise from public outcry and urges vigilance of states in past years.
Roosevelt plans a firsthand look at the Panama situation to inform his forthcoming message to Congress. The piece contrasts Roosevelt’s expected thoroughness with others who issue idle talk, noting his governable impact and intent to act. It also references various political and business figures in a broad, opinionated tone.
Local chatter mentions water works bonds and a pending Shaw murder case. Hints of Wooster state college football and a resignation rumor for Senator Platt circulate amid misc. comments on price drops for turkeys and a water delivery note.
A collage of political anecdotes and quips from papers like the Atlanta Constitution and Chicago Record Herald. Mentions Hearst Bryan Curzon Harriman Eve Adams Bonaparte and Nansen. Jokes about commas anniversarys and a tobacco crop. Continuous performance and robber baron references close the roundup.
John D Armstrong, a well known county resident, died Tuesday at his Fredericksburg home after years of illness from multiple diseases. He was 72. The funeral is set for 1 p m Thursday with interment at Frederickaire. He is survived by his wife and six children. His passing will be greatly regretted by many in the community.
Nov 20 Mark Davis, a Black man, is believed lynched near Smyrna church five miles away by a masked crowd. Dayla fired on Will Derroh and Alf Derroh, white farmhands, missing both. Constable Floyd and a posse captured Dayla, but a mob abducted him en route, then vanished.
The case against James Cornelius charged with first degree murder for his wife’s September death began with juror eligibility disputes. Judge Harter sustained a jury array challenge, ordered 40 fresh jurors, and denied a defense delay as the court set a continued term.
Miss Charlotte Miller hosts a Murday evening for Canton friends Daisy Maben Baubof Hoth Sunser and Flora Blanchard at North Market Street. Mrs Henry Myers entertains 12 girls in surprise afternoon party for granddaughter Ada Bell on Spruce Street with gifts. Nettie Lucas, longtime Annat clerk, resigns and plans wedding to Galion educator HH Neptune. Charles Kester of Spruce Street to wed Vida M Vanover daughter of Senator F M Vanover.
Probate court records reveal multiple estate actions including final accounts for Rachel Horn and Anna Winger, hearings set for December 7, and appointments of executors such as Joseph F Marthy and Frank D Winger. Guardianship bond filed for Ralph and Blair Morrow, and a monthly Toledo State Hospital report noted two patients. An advertisement promotes Bee's Laxative Honey and Tar and Krieger's Drug Store offers a free sample.
An opinion piece asserts Foley's Kidney Cure can cure any bladder trouble, warning no one is immune to illness and urging belief in the remedy. It mentions Charlee Burles and Laubachs, Boyd’s as part of the referenced endorsers or observers.
The Inland Grocer editor warns that the national pure food law will create trouble for Worcester and grocers everywhere as manufacturers must raise standards. Sellers may use pre 1907 stock with supplemental labels, stamps, or guarantees to avoid prosecution, while old labels require adjustments by Oct 1.
Auction style classified items and real estate listings including an 0.5 acre tract with improvements near Wooster Ohio. Also farm equipment hay straw and corn shredder. Additional sale of a mare and foal and a pony. State notice naming ISAIAH SHUT as administrator of William Shoup estate Wooster Ohio November 3 1908.
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