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Newspaper

Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1899

Page

2

Franklin area names in scattered historical text reveal officials

Fragmentary OCR lists several names and places including Perseant Governor A Galdwll of Hamilton FT van ro geany sane of Ottawa Pra hones Ranbon of Columbiana Noble Ter AB lle Waukee Berman of Van Wert. Details incomplete but indicates historical political figures and counties.

Nash Frankin A. Galdwell Hamilton van Ro Geany Sane Ottawa Pra Hones Ranbon Columbiana Noble Ter Lle Waukee Berman van Wert

Secretary Root Speech in Quin cy Illinois Rally

Secretary Root delivered a ringing keynote in Quin cy Illinois praising soldiers in the Philippines and urging Democrats and Republicans to back what he calls the civilization cause. He warned against self centered government and praised law, order, and national welfare as core duties.

Root Quincy Illinois Manila Hoot

Governor Pingree backs Dewey for president fading doubt

Governor Pingree of Michigan has endorsed Admiral Dewey for president and says he would support him. The article suggests Pingree has shifted positions for self benefit, noting his past backing of Alger for senator and opposition to the Philippine policy. It portrays Pingree’s support as wavering and pegs it to a possible bid for secretary of state, while Dewey faces a difficult political moment.

Potato Pingres Michigan George Dewey Dewey Pingree Alger

The Question of Expansion and War Support

A editorial defends U S war policy in the Philippines stating opposition is unpatriotic and urging continued effort until victory. It argues leaders from all parties acknowledge the rebellion must be quelled and supports maintaining order by soldiers sent from the Spanish American War era.

Philippines United States Fisg

Courteous mediation talk, boers and brits in a wary view

This fragment hints at U S reluctance to mediate in the England Boer war, warning that arbitral decisions could frustrate one side. It mentions Toledo Jones, Sir Thomas Lipton, Dewey, and a chaotic Chicago moment, with scattered notes on Finland, politics, and racing, all in a breezy, skeptical tone.

Vote for Jacob Frick for Representative

A local editorial urges voters to back Jacob Frick as a highly capable Republican candidate. It condemns cross party appeals and notes McKinley will speak in Ohio. Mention is made of Dewey Helen Gould and Bryan planning speeches at county fairs, with Bryan set to be paid per speech.

Mich Dewey Helen Gould Wm. Jennings Bryan Sto. Ty Cheney F. J. Chene Toledo J. Cheney Deerraber A.d Jacob McConnell Creston George McConnell Hugh Ports Minor Keister Ocoshseton Gal Worth Mercury Maid Malinda Ainkle Chicago Jas. Massie Glade Wm. Anderson Millbrook Shreve V. V. Lightcap Akron A. M. Miter Orrville Washington Samoa State Department Mare ‘Island Call Great Britain Germany Wapneys Gite Una Sihio Sopero Dor Pete Wayne County Corpabissior Wayne County Doe Ohio Wesne Baugbimao Lowagsiip Waybe Congress Bester Lane Te Clinton Township Wooster Cig

General Fred D Grant Fights in Philippines Showdowns

General Fred D Grant fights in the Philippines as reports cite the military effort from the front lines. The campaign follows a stubborn defense with officers signaling resolve to endure a long siege if required, framing the action as a test of endurance for U.S. forces through a likely lengthy summer.

Mansfeld Shield Denies Hanna Running for Ontario Governor

The Mansfeld Shield disputes claims that Cleveland’s M A Hanna seeks the Onto governorship. It clarifies that Hanna is not running, correcting reader misinformation and preserving local political accuracy.

M.A. Hanna Cleveland Onto Mark

Dewey backs hard line to pacify Filipinos

Dewey as a member of the Philippine peace commission favors a blunt approach to subdue the Filipinos. He suggests using force rather than negotiation and likens pressure to swift boat speed on Lake Erie to ride the political wind from the state to push action.

Dewey Philippine Peace Commission Lake Erie Ohio

Dewey and Aguinaldo rumors spark amid 1900s press

The piece strings sensational claims about Lt Dewey, Aguinaldo, and Dewey’s ships, notes a Cincinnati Enquirer charge debunked by Wooster locals, and touches on political squabbles over Probate Judge candidacies. It also recalls Jerry Simpson impersonation antics and laments declining Wild West pro fiction demand.

Cincinnati Enquirer Col New York Wooster

Soldiers Reunion at Canaan Draws Large Crowd

The Soldiers Reunion held in Canaan last Saturday drew a crowd too large for the Presbyterian Church. A lawn dinner served to many, with twelve baskets of fragments left. Music by a local band and choir, led by Mr. Hunter, plus readings and speeches by Rev. Dennis, C. E. Slatz, John Jonson, Joshua Morgan, Col. Hard, and Quintin Gravatt, marked the event. Dinners and letters of regret were read, Russell elected to preside at the next biennial reunion.

Canaan Presbyterian Church Mr. Hunter Creaton Ellis Ewing Albert Reece Ed Knowlton Dennis C. E. Slatz John Jonson Joshua Morgan Col. Hard Quintin Gravatt Dowling Eberly Whonsetler Thos. Russell John Snell Geo. Brentzer Darrah Mark Limbert Index Arkansas Russell Marshall

Typhoid malaria troubles John Staffer in Plain Center report

Oct 10 correspondence notes John Staffer is very ill with typhoid malaria but improving under Dr Weaver care. Hille Rickebaugh recovers after malaria. Ed Rickebaugh is bruised after a late night spill when his horse bolted, yet he led the horse home and slept, later finding his face scratched.

Applecreek notes mix of deaths and gatherings

Applecreek telegrams report Mrs. Eleanor Star Firestone’s death at 74 after Methodist Church service. Maude Munson’s recital at No. 9 school. a teachers’ meeting with visitors. wedding rumors on Applecreek’s banks. Isse Arnold visiting Bluffton. typhoid fever illness of Johnson Kesler. Merriman reunion with 200 relatives and visit by Alfred Merriman and L. L. Martz. L. L. Martz, 63, recalls 16 months in Cuba as adjutant, two wars veteran ready for third.

Wolostar Barusikay Nerx.o Eanteet Association No, Sion Maude Munson Eleanor Stargis Firtone Isse Arnold Martin Stair Bluffcon Ind Johnson Kesler B.G. Merriman Merrman Alfred Merriman Liberty’ Center L. L. Martz Applecreek Mr. Martz Cuba Indiana Lee

Local notices and market blurbs from Marshallville and nearby towns

Correspondece reports a distressing accident involving a person named Swicehart Tuesday last. Other items note sermons, visits, farming updates, illness, births, and local moves in Marshallville and Pearl region, with community updates on church events, saloon protests, and public works. Markets show mixed livestock and grain quotes across several cities.

Swicehart Atall Beg Britalnia Rocket U Rouen Peentrel Crawford Landon Boaster U. B. Obaroh Wall Wood J. W. Ebert Nelene Pott Eer Huntington Snockholders Marshall Maris Miey

Oreville Sheriff Sale Of Several Lots Announced

The Myers and Silackwood on Ar nold and Arnold, Shaeriff's sale comprising several Orrville lots will be held on Saturday. Snow in Europe reports snow in Berlin with two nights of snowfall in the Bavarian Alps and the Hartz mountains.

Myers and Silackwood Arnold Shaeriff Orrville Europe Berlin Bavarian Alps Hartz Mountains

Road improvement urged for Wooster to Apple Creek lane

Oct 10 item urges county and township officials to upgrade the Wooster to Apple Creek road from the Ohio House to the Experiment Station. Winter impassability near the railroad bridge and Apple Creek bridge is noted. Reports mention Mrs. W N Smith visiting Bucyrus and Sam Taylor’s campaign hardship. Other local notes include cistern work, potato output claims, and widening the Armstrong station to Golden Corners road. Temperance exercises at Bethel church are noted.

Wilhelm Ashland Stine Wadsworth Emely Smithville Here Wooster Sadie Keister Z. Musselman H. Sprankie Airs Apple Creek Ohio House Experiment Station Apple Creek Bridge Cebmen W. N. Smith Dr. Smith Bucyrus Sam Taylor Sarache Hss Sam Aagee Tom Campbell Dan Biinkenhoff Paize W.J. Miller Bill Hawk Overton Armstrong Station Golden Corners Hill Bethel Church

Klondiker Samuel Slatzer recalls Dawson gold quest

Six years after returning home to South Buckeye Street, Samuel M. Slatzer speaks of his Dawson City trek. He notes modest success, rough cold plus a few gold dust holdings, outlines living costs in the Klondike region, and hints at future efforts toward the Cape Nome country with lay claims.

Paul Slatzer Samuel M. Slatzer Woorter West Henry Jacobs South Buckeye Street F. Slatzer Kiond Seattle Gape Nome Dawson Eldorado Creek Liv

Advancing Maopilla and allied columns near San Francisco

Disjointed frontier action describes Therath infantry Datta and Fuarevih troops advancing toward San Francisco de Melabon with casualties, then a rest between Santa Cruz and the city. Nearby, Maxim Nordenfelt ships two six gun batteries of Mountain guns to Maine, inspected by Capt. Van Deusen. An American gunboat mission aims to raise the sunken Ayat in Manila river. Bryan reports his health improving in Webster, Iowa.

Genea Therath Rileys Barry F Than ' Lery Lowes San Francisco Malabon Santa Cruz San Franccisco de Melabon London Maxim Nordenpfeldt Guns and Ammunition Company Limited Maine George W van Deusen United State Artillery

Corrected grocery and grain prices from 1899 CTA records

Corrected by Craighead & Co. listing meats groceries and per pound prices and by W. D. Tyler for grains. Entries include beef, beans, potatoes, sardines, chickens and turkeys with per bushel and per pound rates, plus flour, oats, barley and bran prices.

Craighead & Co Trobe W. D. Tyler Bartley Leeds Newel

Fragmented 19th Century Dispatches on Territory and Crime

The clashing voices discuss American expansion and imperial moralism noting Jefferson era annexation while listing western states. A police shooting tale follows, with Chief Conrade killing a burglar during a jewelry-store robbery attempt and another suspect captured. Confused notices mention ships, dispatches, and arrivals amid vague place names.

Alameda Cal Conrade Jwelry

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