Requests for timely letters from Republican correspondents
The Republication urges local correspondents to report weekly letters by Monday or Tuesday, emphasizing brief fresh news over long delayed pieces. It asks anyone out of supplies to inform the office so shortages can be corrected promptly and encourages sending brief letters regularly.
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THE
Republican
Weekly Republican
Rercblican
McKinley
West Virginia
Kentucky
Nebraska
Brown
Whareday
Creston McKinley and
Hobart
Help Needed From Subscribing Readers for Back Dues
The Wooster Republican appeals to subscribers with overdue payments, urging partial payments if full amounts cannot be settled. Readers are asked to send any cash they can now, emphasizing that many small sums will collectively provide significant aid. Do not delay and send payments at once.
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Wooster Republian
Wooster Rrepublican
Bryan and McKinley Campaign Rivalry and Factory Reopenings
The piece contrasts Bryan and McKinley with Harrison's Cincinnati speech praising McKinley while condemning Bryan's free trade record. It notes industrial reopens at Amoskeag and Otis mills and asserts Nebraska farmers oppose Bryan over sugar and wool issues, predicting McKinley victory as mills resume full time.
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McKinley
Amoskeag Mannufacturing Company
Manchester
N. H
Otis Company
Ware
Maas
Nebraska
Bryan
Hart
Bryan and Currency Debate Echoes in Indiana and Stamford
The article recalls William Jennings Bryan’s Indiana speech opposing the Democratic platform of 1892 and endorsing silver, contrasting it with pro-gold Democrats. It cites Stamford elections showing Republican gains, with silver voters around 700 and gold voters about 400, amid forecasts of a coming panic and eventual recovery. Moreton Frewer, an English bi‑metallist, comments on liberty and monetary policy.
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Bryan
Noblesville
Ind
Connecticut
Stamford
New York
Moreton Frewer
Florida and nearby states show mixed vote signals
The report notes Florida's vote trend against Bryan with hopes of a 10 000 Democratic margin, while McKinley gains in Michigan New York and Pennsylvania. It cites forged "Grip of Gold" papers, calls for vigilance against fraud in Duval County and recounts police intervention in Savannah and Jacksonville amid poll turmoil.
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Florida
Vermont
Maine
Bryan
Michigan
New York
Pennsyvania
McKinley
East Mrady
T’a
Clarion
Pennsylvania
A. EK. Redstone
Coxey
Pittsburg Times
Mississippi
South Carolina
Arkansas
Georgia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Fla
John Stockton
Call
Duval County
Rbydon M. Call
W. F. Coachman
Democratic Committee
Coachman
Beware of Mercury Ointments Warns Consumers
Fragmented ad copy warns against ointments containing mercury and urges buying authentic preparations made in Toledo Ohio. Claims no mercury and asserts testimonials are free with druggists. Mentions Day ne nh Gare and Hannowol products with questionable wording and prices.
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Toledo
History repeats itself in coinage debate and policy
A Salem WVevws copy printed in The Republican features J. B. Strawn referencing Macaulay’s England history to warn against free coinage. The piece argues money must be a universal measure, cites 1695 English coin reform debates, and notes rulers like Lowndes faced currency chaos.
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Salem
Republican By
Woolver
J. B. Strawn
Woostex
Larwills
Macanulay
England
Macaulay
Mr. Strawn
Butler
Philadelphia
Aristophanes
Athens
James
Jesus
Cheshire
Orfordshire
Trent
Tyne
Lsborer
Studies in Spain Travel Club Opens Season
The opening meeting of the Travellers Club was held October 6 with Mrs. Charles Gray presiding and a full program on Spain from Early Spain to 778 A D to modern times. Members reflected on past achievements and the group welcomed a sixth year of study with emphasis on Spain’s history, religion, and culture.
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Charles Gray
J. S. Keefer
Spain
Keller
Dysart
Kyall
Hannibal
Wiley
Johnson
Owgar
Miller
Warren
Blocher
Mm. Frick
Owever
Cuba
Oil Lands Leased Around Wooster by A A Geigey
A A Geigey holds leases totaling more than 6000 acres for oil and gas around Wooster. Special to Wooster Republic. Montreal reports the Canadian Pacific Railroad telegraphers strike ended with all nonviolent strikers reinstated.
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A.A. Geigey
Wooster
Monttreal
Canadian Pacific Railroad Telegraphers
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promotes Health Remedies
An old medical ad touts female health cures claiming hormonal disorders cause pain and health issues. It argues regular examinations are unnecessary except for alleged “female weakness” and urges sending stamps to receive a free medical guide and prescription information from a Buffalo dispensary.
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Hells
Physicians from Wood's Norway Promote Tongue Troubles Cure
A fragmentary note suggests a medical claim by a physician or firm named Wood's Norway about a universal tongue trouble remedy and cures for colds. The text is unclear and partially legible with several garbled phrases and numbers.
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Wood
Norway
Great Republican rally in Wooster for Warner Miller
A large Republican gathering at the Milton Township Mellinger school and Wooster City Opera House features Capt. J. B. Taylor Col. C. V. Hard and supporters for McKinley and Warner Miller. Attendees include Milton Township Republicans and Wayne County officials with music by glee clubs and a pro McKinley betting slate.
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Milton Township
Gish
Sterling
Wooster
J. B. Taylor
C. V. Hard
West
United States
Warner Miller
Herkimer
N.Y
Ohio
Wayne County
McKinley
Wooster City Opera House
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Hassell Kincon
Richard Morrison
John F Sarret
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Robi
J. Smith
John C. Hall
Jacob Snyder
Jas Afallins
Jos. H. Bevard
Irvin T McClarran
Martin Welker
Shilling
M. Kinney
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Jos G.sanborn
Jas G George
David Thomas
John H. Taylor
D L Freedlander
Abe. Plank
Marion Shoup
Jobo Wacker
Shepherd
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W .O. Baebe
Wm. Annat
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L. A. Sellers
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Adam Foss
Jacob Palmer
Geo. Swartz
James Bevard
Harry McClarran
Geo Feightner
Joan Thompson
N. B. Kelley
J. R. Naftzger
Matthew McClure
Isaac Johnson
Geo. KR. Laubach
W. Kyal
J.H Kauke
Forbes Alcock
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J W. Wagner
W J Brown
Ephham Turner
M. Porter McAfee
V. FP. Moses
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Thos. Kinney
Hey
H. Young
W. Z. Bennett
Glee Club
Creston
Lee Elliott
Seville
Hay
Thomas Palmer
Medina County
Gise Club
B. Harvey Reef
Dalton
McClar
Hubbell
Millbrook
University Of Wooster Announces Artist Recital Course
Professor J Byron Oliver will direct an Artist's Recital Course at Kauke Chapel this college year with six performances priced at $1. Engagements include Holian Concert Co Cleveland tenor Engwer and other notable soloists. The program runs separately from lectures, with dates arranged to avoid conflicts. Local literary societies showcased programs with debates and declamations, and campus updates note faculty activity, student studies, and campus events.
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J. Byron Oliver
School of Music
Kauke Chapel
Holian Concert Co
Cleveland
Engwersoo
Wy. Heydler
Cleveand
Nellie Sabine Hyde
Crowell
A Happy Home Wedding at Beebe Residence
Miss Julie Beebe and George Willard Smith of Columbus wed in an Episcopal ceremony at Captain Beebe's College Avenue home. The bride, a singer and violinist, wore cream satin duchesse. bridesmaids wore pink Lansdowne gowns. Guests included Rev Kell, Prof McAfee, and regional relatives. The couple will reside in Columbus, with a noon train departure on the P Ft. W. & C. K. K. Baroque reception followed the service. several gifts were noted though presents were not displayed.
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W. Q. Beebe
College Avenue
Julie
George Willard Smith
Columbus
Wooster
Ohio
Kev Hkodbert Kell
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Cuyahoga Falls
Carey E. McAfee
Bessie Beebe
Adelie Guyot
Charles Smith
Cliff Baker
Kell
Smith
Baker
Captain
Mr Kell
Roland Woodward
Shreve, CU
Wooster Census Counts Population At 6000
The American Directory of Wooster reports a total population of 6000 after a censused count. Some individuals were counted twice, but the city shows it is maintaining its size despite minor duplication in the tally.
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Wooster
J‘nesday
Ohio Wheat Crop Report From State Board
Columbus October 5 The state Board of Agriculture crop report estimates Ohio wheat acreage at harvest year 2011 at 768 acres with a total product of 17,269,545 bushels and an average yield per acre of 21 1/2 bushels. The Ohio wheat yield is the poorest since 1876.
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Columbus
State Board of Agriculural
Ohio
Burbank Rally Draws Crowd Despite Bad Weather
In Burbank, despite a rough Tuesday night, residents gathered for a Republican rally. Mrs. Lee Orr presided and Hon. A S McClure delivered a strong speech on the pending games.
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Burbank
Lee Orr
A.S. McClure
Deaths of Former Wooster Residents Reach Cleveland
Deaths reported for Mrs. Alice Speice formerly Miss Alice Devery of Wooster died suddenly at her Cleveland home. George Lang of Manafield, once well known in Wooster while at Archer House, died after a brief four day illness.
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Alice Speice
Cleveland
Alice Devery
Wooster
George Lang
Manafield
Archer House
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