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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
4
In this era fragment, references swirl around Thanksgiving travel and politics. Mentions include President Roosevelt, Speaker aspirations for Mr Littlefield, Burton’s speakership, a Canadian railroad plan, and changes in poultry prices. The tone imitates a bustling, opinionated newspaper page.
A German official proposes a new beer tax, arguing measures will still raise revenue in the Fatherland. The move reflects wartime finance needs and domestic policy shifts as authorities seek to fund ongoing efforts.
As the time nears for congress to go into session, Uncle Jo Bailey is rapidly training into peak condition. John D. Rockefeller claims great riches are useful, but most of us must take his word for it.
A jumbled local page notes Carrie Nation speeches at a horse show in Milwaukee and a few far flung items. It mentions a Kansas City Thanksgiving bullfight rumor a weather seer forecast and political chatter about Hanna Rockefeller and Mitchell. A Peoria beauty doctor arrest and a San Francisco to home travel update also appear amid miscellaneous oddities.
The text mocks a divorce case and broad political rumors. It hints Mrs. Mo lingux preparing for divorce and muses on public benefit from upheaval. It references United States Steel and Grover Cleveland as figures in aNames and events of political and business life.
The note states the state’s Democratic vote is 250000 fewer than in 1900. It mentions Mr Wells of Shreve and a claim about naming a man bearing the weight of ress-3git, plus Richard Mansfield facing a potential suit over an alleged assault by an actor. Spain’s legislative clashes are described as notable and locally impactful.
An Akron man unveils a novel roller coaster planned for the St. Louis exposition. Patrons would obtain an accident policy, and the ride would aim to benefit their families through the policy.
Reports describe meteors seen in various areas over several days. In Cleveland vicinity, observers might have wondered why the meteors delayed their descent until after the election.
The coal trust hires some of the country’s top lawyers to confront John Mitchell at the anthracite commission. So far Mitchell has kept turning the points to his advantage, sticking to the truth in plain, straightforward fashion. Doubters will have time to reconsider as the proceedings proceed.
Ad copy claims Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs and colds and helps beyond the verge of consumption, using period advertising language to entice readers into trying the remedy.
A promotional note exalts Walther's Peptonized Port as far superior to beer ale porter and wine and claims it leaves no intoxication. The claim is presented as a healthful or superior beverage choice for social drinking.
Meeting at the Lutheran church observes Thanksgiving with preaching planned. John Fike Jr. farm detailed by Jim Totten and family. Oyster supper at Thomas Russell's Thursday evening. No M E church service Sunday due to quarterly meeting at Burbank. G E meeting on Foreign Missions next Sunday led by Miss Nettie Voigt. Wan Trunenui ne and family moved to West Canaan. Rev. Smith of Wooster visited town. Wall Collins and family at J N Hawk's. Mrs. Botger of Greston becomes housekeeper for B L Herman. Dr Hanna visited his parental home. C B E society reorganized. Jacob Leechty president, Ralph Snell secretary.
Fredericksburg Nov 24 The Twentieth Century club gathered at Mrs. Wm Redett to hear a program. Mrs Chas Shadle visits Columbus. Miss Frances McClintock out sick. Mrs E S Barnes and Gertrude visit Wooster. Rev Williams preaches at Propgation Jones church to good attendance. Invitations go out for a reception Nov 27 hosted by Mrs W E Weimer and Mrs E Z Aylsworth. Miss Montgomery visits. Jessie Mitchell watches sister weave and injures hand in woolen mill breaking two bones.
In Wayne on November 21 Mr Biaking te hauls stone from Wooster B&O depot for a culvert north of his home. The Progressive Farmers alliance met at Mr Tintsman's with good attendance and an excellent programme. Rabbits are abundant as hunting season continues. Jarvis made a quick business trip to Smithville. School progresses under H P Shantz. Harrison Armstrong baling hay at Golden Corners this week. Helms child sick. Mac Armstrong at Bixler Business College. P 8 Shrig spoke on the farmer and hired man at Thursday meeting. A horse of Frank Geyer sick on the way to town. vet called for relief.
A collage of editorial quips and remarks from multiple papers on public figures and politics. Notes on Billy Mason, Mascagni, and President Roosevelt, plus opinions from Detroit Free Press, Salt Lake Tribune, and other outlets about careers, poetry, and national mood.
A scanned letter from Hon David Collier of Lakeville to Tom Johnson criticizes Johnson and his allies after a recent election. The note praises the victory of Collier's candidate and condemns attempts to influence county auditors and legislators. It mocks Johnson and urges retreat to New York with supporters.
After 86 hours of intense effort by crews and locomotives, the Pennsylvania railroad system cleared congestion. In the 24 hours to Monday 5 am, 929 trains with 46 225 cars moved through Pittsburgh, with totals by line: Pennsylvania 204 trains 14 700 cars, Fort Wayne 180 trains 9 000 cars, Panhandle 245 trains 12 027 cars, Baltimore and Ohio 90 trains 4 600 cars, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie 120 trains 6 000 cars. Estimated tonnage reached 1 756 550 tons.
Street talk claims the Cleveland and Southern Electric Road will erect barns on the rear lot of the former Metropolitan Hotel on West Liberty Street this afternoon.
A Providence woman testifies that rheumatism and nervousness vanished after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She credits the pills with removing pain and restoring health, claiming the medicine purifies blood and strengthens nerves, and offers them through druggists or directly from the company.
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