Political spillover and industrial notes in era debate
Editorial comments on McLean campaign and labor unrest, with wool growers backing Dingley tariffs at Columbus. Reports of Lake Superior gold pebbles and cliff seams yielding high value, plus calls for broader bimetallic discussion. Democratic candidates Eason and Pomerins for judge, and a push for a large farmers fair to boost civic exhibits and economic effort.
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Columbus
Sir William Lawrence
Oery North Carolina
Lake Superior
Sault Ste. Marie
Farmers gain as wheat price rises from last year
A county farmer tells The Republican he received 90 cents per bushel for wheat versus 60 cents last year, with the higher price producing profit on all added yield. He notes most farmers in the area are seeing clear money from the increased yield, boosting morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua County
A Tribute to an Old Friend
Bucyrus Telegraph recalls the community hero George Quinby and family visiting old neighbors. Though Quinby is weakened by paralysis, memories of Hahn's mill race and his substantial local impact endure as relatives call on J P Bowman and Mrs Susie Kline. May their lives be long and their deeds spoken of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bacyrus
Mng
George Nee
James Quinby
Susie Kline
J. P Bowman
Quinby
Hahn's Mill
Bucyrus
Starvation in Ohio Coal Regions Urgent Appeal
A letter to Mayor Jeffries of Wooster requests immediate charitable aid for Ohio coal miners and families. It cites rising destitution, with nearly 20 000 people at risk and about half under 15, urging cities, counties, and local unions to mobilize donations of food and money to relieve hunger amid a statewide crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coa
Ohio
Jeffriestrom Iflou
R M. Hazeltine
Chlef
Lamuel Jeffries
Wooster
Sie
Isashbell
Hila Excellency
Comealoners
Cuurten
Honran
Frades
Hartratie
Naople
Ate
Department of Mines and Mining
Tunger
Commonwealth
Buckeye
Onto
R. M. Haseltinne
Wooster Baptist Meeting Marks 58th Anniversary
Wooster Baptist Association held meetings in Alliance last week to mark its 58th anniversary with A W Shearer serving as moderator. Judge H B Swartz of Wooster participated in Sunday school discussions and joined the nominating committee and program for a paper on church spiritual conditions. Miss Mary M Murdock, also of Wooster, presented a paper and was elected third vice president. Miss Lula Tronk of Wooster had her paper read by Miss Alice Strawn of Salem due to illness. A commission on systematic Christian beneficence in churches was appointed.
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A. W. Shearer
Wooster
Alliance
Wooster Baptist Association
H.B Swartz
Chattanooga
Mary M Murdock
Lula Tronk
Alice, Strawn
Salem
Mary Swartz
G. L. Hoover
Biz Prairie
Murdock
Noted Lodi philanthropist Mrs Ainsworth dies at 79
Mrs Elvira Ainsworth, aged 79, died at Magnetic Springs near Lodi Ohio on August 31. She was a prominent philanthropist in the region, donating to the Masonic Home at Springfield and Buchtel College at Axton, founding the Home for Aged Women at Lodi, and contributing to the Lodi water works.
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Lodi
Elvira Ainsworth
Magnetic Springs
Masonic Home
Springfield
Buchtel College
Axton
Home For
Aged Women
Lodl Water Works
Hours of Happiness McClures Meet and Meet Again
The 80th birthday of Matthew McClure of Bloomington sparked a Wooster area McClure family reunion at his home and a gathering with his daughter Louisa McMaize. About 60 relatives attended as a permanent McClure association was formed with officers named. A later community reception celebrated Miss Josephine Taylor’s entry into society, with guests and elegant refreshments.
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Matthew McClure
Bloomington
McClure
Louisa McMaize
Wooster
Charles Allison
Wheeling
West Va
A 3S McClure
M. Brandon McClure
John S Adair
Irs
Isaac Johnson
Mirc AS. McClure
J. M. Quinby
Dr & J Jones
Winesbury
Holmes County
Burg
Mra Nollen
Jis Saylor
North Market Artest
Josephine Taylor
Josephine
Pren
Wooster Students and Visitors Highlight Busy Week
University of Wooster notes a stream of visitors and residents from India and Europe. Professors Seelye and Gillam travel from Lima to Amherst and Wooster. Maude Harrold sails to Salt Lake City for a Sheldon Jackson Institute post. families and alumni circulate through Wooster with news of travel, retirements, and upcoming weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Mre
M.glenn
India
Bloomington
Huston Platter
Lobert
Otsego Lake-Michigan
W. L. Gillam
Lima
Seelye
New York
Europe
Amherst
Wooster
Mise Maude Harrold
Mt Eaton
Salt Lakes City
Sheldon Jackson Collegiate Institute
Kev M Scott
Middletown
Big Ben
Watch
Lakeside
Alien Barnett
Nuon
Chicago
Louisiana
Wooster Attorney Saves Merchant in Kwund Lake Near Lakeville
An incapacitating boating accident at Kwund Lake near Lakeville ended with prompt actions by Wooster attorney E K Geiselman and his wife. When their boat capsized, Geiselman, a skilled swimmer, pulled his friend and another merchant to safety, likely saving the latter’s life. The incident underscores Geiselman’s quick thinking and bravery, earning gratitude from the rescued merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwund Lake
Lakeville
Wooster
Anore
E K. Geiselman
Joan
Adair
Death of Andrew Happer in China at Ney Chang
Word arrived announcing the death of Andrew J Hap per at Ney Chang China on July 27 He was son of the late missionary Rev Dr Andrew Happer and attended Wooster University He was known as Jack Hap pen and was engaged in mercantile pursuits
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Andrew J. Happer
Ney Chang
China
Andrew Happer
Seall Avenue
Wooster University
The Wooster Preserving Works Progress Report
The Wooster Preserving Company advances on its main building with the cellar wall complete and first floor framing underway. Orders are rising and manufacturing will begin to fit orders, with temporary quarters rented. Local farmers welcome the project, seeing better prospects than anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooster Preserving Company
Richmond Pisgath
Hume
Young Men's “Business Association
Richmond
Chamber of Commerce
Old Dominion ?Iresgarving Co
Ita
Quis
Hiche
Berger
JUDGESHIP AND JOHN R. WILEAN
Report on the Ohio Democratic nomination dispute for Common Pleas Judge, as Secretary Kinney weighs the controversy. Columbus hearing described as a makeshift court with accusations of corruption and party factional interference by McLean supporters backing Eason, risking Wayne and Holmes counties results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly
Kinney
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Secretary of State
Nicholas
McLean Loterferes
Ohio State Journal
Journal
Mclean
Eason
Wayne County
Holmes
Frederickburg Fatality Exemption From Inquest Cited
Prosecuting Attorney Funck declares no coroner's inquest will be held into the Fredericksburg locomotive explosion. He says the incident was purely accidental with no criminal link, and notes the disaster caused widespread damage, shattered glass, knocked down pedestrians, and scattered engine parts, delaying trains for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Funck
Republican
Thornley
Temper the tiny horse wins Wooster to astonishing crowd
The small horse Temper impressed Columbus at the Ohio State Fair by winning the 2:21 pace after an 11-entry field. Hoyalwood led early heat sprints, while Temper claimed successive heats with ease. Akron owner-driver W W Richardson, weighing 200 pounds, celebrated the upset victory.
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Wooster
Columbus
Hoyalwood
Exparta Rex
King Red
Tom Thorne
Temper
Little Animal
W. W. Richardson
Akron
Ashland and Wooster Fair Set Attendance Record
Ashland and Wooster fairs drew 8 060 tickets at the gates, outpacing promoter expectations as Wooster ran this week and the big circus loomed. Races featured Beasie Wilkes Mt Gilead winning 200 and Jady Clarke New London taking the 2 30 trot, with fast pace and close finishes. The two Aultman brothers from Orrville planned a September 4 pursuit race against Cleveland riders.
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Ashland Fair
Wooster Fair
Gazette
Wooster
Beasie Wilkes
Mt. Gilead
J Ady Clarke
New London
Karl Merz
K. Froneser
van Wert
W. J. Aultman
Orrville
McCreary
Mt. Vernon
McCready
Ashland
W. J. Aaltman
Brook
Norwalk
W. Aultman
G. W. Aultman
Rollins
Brown
Mansfield
W. J. Auitman
Ashland Gazette
Aultman
Cleveland
Cheering Prospects For Chicago Markets This Week
A weekly market summary notes wheat's rise and a steady trend as prices hover near 90 cents. Corn at 30 cents and higher supports rail freight demand and farmer income, with strong securities and foreign capital returning to U S markets. A dry spell threatens corn crops, keeping farmers cautious and prices firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwartz, Dapee & Co
Wal
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
Transfers of Real Estate Reported Deeds Across Townships
Warranty deeds and a quit claim recorded for multiple properties in Fredericksburg Wooster Clinton Plain Milton and Burbank townships. Transactions include Lot 162 in Fredericksburg 31 acres and 12 acres in Wooster township with prices ranging from 1 to 8182 40 dollars and more. Names include Henry Menuer Barnhart Etlin John Maurer Mary J Stibbs H B Camp K P L ven James W Mairs Francis K Blanchard Wm Hageman Angeline Holloway Clara E Hershey Samual M Jolliff and Ellen Jolliff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Menuer
Elijah F. Darby
Fredericksburg
Barnhart Etlin
Alton H. Etling
Paint Township
John Maurer
Wm. H. Maurer
Wooster
Mary J. Stibbs
C. K. Bowman
Wm. Hageman
May Hageman
Burbank
Angeline Holloway
Clara E. Hershey
Gertrude Snyder
Milton Township
Samual M. Jolliff Et al
Ellen Jolliff
Jefferson
Reverend J B Donaldson visits brother in Davenport
Rev Dr J B Donaldson pastor of First Presbyterian Church Davenport Iowa and editor of the Presbyterian paper North and West has been visiting his brother Rev R M Donaldson financial secretary of the U
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Donaldson
First Presbyterian Church
Davenport
Iowa
Presbyterian
North and West
R. M.donaldson
The
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University OF Wooster
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Moodsy
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Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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Collinaville
Butler County
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Alice
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M. M Davis
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Massachusetts
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Presbyterian Home
Alaska
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