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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
3
Sees seesaw debate in Wooster about returning money spent for a glass factory. Citizens argue the funds should be used for a different factory to advance prosperity. The proposal calls for using the money to spur new enterprise and "good times" for Wooster in the spring.
Mayor Tom I Johnson of Cleveland laments losing a fortune he was thought to possess as he campaigns for re election. He has fought privileged interests since taking office and now faces the question of whether money will matter as he seeks another term.
A jumble of social notes and political quips references Emanuel movement and church edicts on virtue and philosophy. The piece mentions Teddy Roosevelt McKinley and Haine with casual asides about politicians, ships, tariffs, and a Wooster football finish. It mixes humor, speculation, and local commentary without a clear single event.
A fragment notes the Kasier sitting on the lia while Von Buelow sits on the Kasier. It laments those who ride in autos and pay taxes, reflecting a harsh view of taxation and social status.
Miss Grace Lucas formerly taught in Woolster public schools is now stationed in Nankin where fierce rioting by the chineau is reported. A special despatch says foreign residents have fled to British gun boats for safety, so no fears are presently felt. Rev Charles Lehman and his wife are named among those involved.
John A Hershey, a deaf man, was arrested in Coshocton on a theft charge involving a gold watch owned by L J West of Coshocton. He allegedly carried the piece from the Beach factory in Orrville on November 9, admitted guilt to Mayor Hamilton. The watch, worth 45 dollars years ago, was recovered after authorities exchanged the silverine case for the gold one. Hershey was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to ten days in jail.
Hershey is a brother of Miss Laura Stershey, the girl who died under suspicious circumstances last summer northeast of Orrville, tying another family member to the unresolved case and prompting further inquiry by local authorities.
St James Episcopal Church holds a Thanksgiving Day service at 9 o clock a m led by Rev Mr Marsh with invitation extended to all.
The first box of Vani-Cola, a product from the New Wooster betting works, was sent to the Republican office Tuesday afternoon by superintendent Mr Edwards. The description is muddled but praises local enterprise and predicts success for the soft drink venture.
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