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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
2
The city faces costly obligations to meet state fire exit standards. The Board of Education argues three interior exits can substitute for new exterior ones, reducing expense while maintaining safety. Officials hope state authorities will approve lighter spending while prioritizing safety.
Echoes from business circles say times are rapidly improving after a money panic. Nationally factory suspensions and local distress lessen as orders rise and mills increase output, signaling a widespread wave of unprecedented prosperity.
An editorial notes Senator Foraker publicly backing Taft will rally Ohio Republicans as campaign activity heats up. It criticizes the school board over fire escapes, warns of orders from inspectors, and comments on Taft Debs and Rockefeller references while mixing local politics and national figures with satirical tone.
The Youngstown rally drew about fifteen thousand workers, praising President Roosevelt and Taft while boosting business confidence and continued prosperity. The report contrasts Republican vigor with looming Democratic openings and suggests the political fire will rise until the election, noting Cleveland’s need to keep the team awake during the day.
A citywide glance confirms a surplus of dogs despite remarks that the season has been hard. The observation suggests many dogs remain unclaimed as summer ends, pointing to ongoing need for care and adoption efforts.
Wary observers note the unwritten law appears poised for another busy period as autumn wanes and tensions rise ahead of winter. No specific figures or events are provided.
A panic at the Mont hotel in Denver on September 8 led to multiple jump events. One person was killed and six others were fatally injured as they leapt from windows amid the chaos.
Gaylord and Stapence of Binghanton New York have been awarded the contract to lay water mains for the private water plant to be installed by the University of Wooster. The contractors expect to start work on Monday of next week.
W M Yingling, tenant on the Wo Lott farm, narrowly escaped death while mowing on Thursday when his team bolted after a sudden appearance from dense shrubbery. He was thrown and dragged a distance as the mower wrecked. one horse was badly injured and the other freed itself after the harness broke.
Smithville social column notes guests and residents visiting from Winona Lake Shelby and Wooster. Entries include Miss Yoder’s return home from Shelby, Clarke Breneman visiting family, Jeannette Houston and Jo Swenger at the Neal reunion, Ira D Sankey memorial program by Methodist youths, Epworth League social at Frank McGarvey’s, Mrs Dye’s recovery at home after surgery, D Coulter and Grant Baum families visiting, E A Burkholder at Mt Clemens for health, J H Yocum covering for business, and Jacob Berkey’s illness with diabetes.
Pittsburg capitalists seek removal of Bank Examiner John B Cunningham claiming he was drunk when a local bank shut last week. Cunningham denies the charge, asserting he has never been sober as claimed, and notes his role in explaining Wooster National Bank failures amid alleged discrepancies.
A man named John Changin from Oyster Bay attempted to meet the president and was adjudged insane after the encounter.
A twelve year old boy was caught by Mrs John while attempting to take money from Mr Johns. After pursuit and interrogation he admitted stealing about two to three dollars, adding this was the third time money had been taken from the office. Constable DesVoignes then recovered the funds and the boy owned up. Earlier incidents included twenty dollars and three dollars.
Sept 9 report describes iron span placement on the Armstrong bridge. Russ Mowery of Congress helping with potato picking for his brother in law Sylvester Uhler is struck in the eye by a small boy’s potato, causing pain and potential vision risk. Other notes list visitors and family visits across nearby towns, with several mentions of Miss Edna Campbell and Pearl Clason among locals traveling or visiting relatives.
A simple service of Scripture reading and prayer by Rev Mr Slaght followed by interment for Alexander Troup late editor of the New Haven Union, with Union staff as active bearers and prominent mourners. Interment at Evergreen cemetery, Los Angeles, Cal. Sep 6. Stanley Ketchel KO’d in 12th by Billy Papke for middleweight title at Jeffries Vernon arena.
New York reports four workers, likely overtime staff, perished in a seven story Water Street factory fire. Three men and one woman died as flames trapped others on the fifth and sixth floors. Dozens more were rescued from upper levels after ladders were used to escape the blaze.
John Coughlin a self described officer attempted to reach President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill to urge 10,000 troops against yeggmen terrorizing Boston. Secret Service restrained him after a struggle near the tennis courts. A 32 caliber bulldog revolver was found in his pocket but not loaded. He was jailed in Oyster Bay awaiting sanity examination and arraignment on carrying a weapon.
In Brooklyn a retired real estate dealer, John Tek, returned to a burning apartment to save a missing child after rescuing the mother, Mrs. Clampet, using his coat. He repeatedly risked his life, saved the infant, but perished as his clothing ignited on a second return. The mother and child suffered no serious injuries.
New York on Sept 8 a man who claimed to be Dr C H Brooks cancer specialist from Portland Maine committed suicide in Vis Hotel No 3 by taking a subtle toxin whose nature could not be determined. He had earlier in West Twenty sixth street attempted to cut his throat with a razor at the rectory of the Church of Holy Innocents where two priests restrained him until a detective arrived.
Melbourne reports rewards offered for the 221 stragglers from a patrol of the American fleet who failed to warn ships. In New York, Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican national committee announced the withdrawal of Judge Wright as a gubernatorial nominee, narrowing the field for Tillman in Tennessee.
A large attendance at the Wayne Township Housekeepers Club gathered Sept. 3 at Mrs. Ezra Lytle’s home. Mrs. Willis Bishop elected president, with officers named for the program committee. Other society items include reunions, church society meetings, and a Five Hundred party planned by Mrs. Charles Gurry.
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