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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
4
In Wooster Ohio readers report prayers for President McKinley’s life, noting sorrow at his illness but hope from the nation’s faith. The piece reflects on public mourning, civic esteem, and belief that divine intervention may spare his life, underscoring his popularity and leadership.
A letter from James Creelman in the New York Journal lauds McKinley and notes that the crisis is waning. The writer credits the president with steady leadership and suggests public patience remains high as the nation watches for full convalescence.
President McKinley delivered a significant speech in Buffalo on Friday praising reciprocity and calling for protective measures. He warned that the United States cannot buy abroad what it cannot sell at home and urged careful trade arrangements and possible tariffs to protect infant industries. The address argued for stronger economic ties with allies and projected national resilience against foreign competition.
The article notes a rising interest in sea contests featuring American designed yachts amid a mix of American and British participation. It highlights the push to prove American ingenuity, mentions recent maritime wrecks on the Great Lakes, and references a lynching incident in Booneville as part of a broader set of news items.
Republican Correspondent notes two deaths in Blachleyville last week Mrs Marshmano who lived with sister Mrs Nett and her former husband died earlier. Mr Dyke longtime local farmer and hotel keeper died leaving wife and five children. Remains buried in Blackleyville cemetery. Also mentions band festival, expositions, and fall farming notes.
Disjointed regional notes cover DeWet replies on British warfare in Orange Free State and guerrilla tactics after the 14th. A Pleasant Hill Ohio man claims Garden of Edens in the USSR. Discussion shifts to a proposed April 30 inauguration, with critics and supporters debating the change. Local Democratic views on Mayor race and a blamed dialogue are mentioned with uncertain attribution.
The text notes Grover Cleveland venturing into a rugged forest to hunt bears tied to Theodore Roosevelt and Teddy’s grizzlies, describing a secure retreat where dangers are minimized and Grizzley cannot reach.
A frustrated note from William Walsoke-Astor decries American newspapers. He claims they forced him to leave the country and expresses disdain for the press’s hostile coverage.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes alleged plots by conspirators in Chicago to raise burial prices and attack the president amid broader unrest. It mentions KitchenerBoers and various political asides, with scattered references to parades, Buckeyes in Cleveland, and leaf-raking season, reflecting a garbled midwestern newspaper page.
The article notes an official declaration that the war will end on September, yet observers of current history expect no change in methods or operations in South Africa. It signals continuity in wartime stance despite an announced cessation.
A fragment from a period column cites Admiral Sampson’s alleged omissive speech pattern due to illness, notes Col Quay’s claim of political exit, and mocks Purpond Mokteen’s fondness for potatoes. It also mentions Danish West Indies offers and a rambling of political and literary allusions with scant clear facts.
A fragmented note describes August weather as affecting an overall meeting and notes football season progress. It mentions fair weather and describes conditions as "and then some" without concrete details.
The gruessing contest to guess the number of beans in a jar displayed in the Bloomberg store awarded Pan American Exposition tickets Tuesday afternoon. Winners include Brenner of Madisonburg who guessed 16 400 and Gregy of Senecasville Ohio who guessed 10 896 a press of 1o 896. Several hundred guesses were within 24 to 200 of the actual number.
Fragmentary text questions the readiness of a named group to manage 247 Oe OT and whether a person should do something in the next few years. No clear entities or events are readable for a full summary.
A garbled OCR fragment discusses wars and an assassin's name, noting American citizens’ critique of incorrect preparation and a warning that misnaming would reflect poorly. The text is fragmented and lacks clear context or identifiable events.
In New Jersey, citizens debate methods to exterminate mosquitoes while meteorologists warn of weather changes that could worsen the pest problem. Officials urge public cooperation and timely action as conditions unfold.
Investigators ruled the roaring well near Chardon Ohio as only escaping gas. The printed accounts carried a long suspicion that gas was involved from the start.
The Tur determination of Sir Thomas Lipton to secure the cup is evident as he prepares for a difficult undertaking that may convince him soon of the heavy nature of the proposal.
The Democrat withholding reasons for backing a candidate nominated by a convention that rejected Hrran, prompting questions about party unity and leadership.
Judge S. B. Eason granted Jerry Vitello a divorce from Martha Vitello on grounds of willful neglect. Vitello then obtained a license to wed Paulina Carafino of Wooster. In the other case, Miers Mary Forbes and Charles Forbes were divorced on grounds of willful absence and gross neglect, with custody awarded to the wife of the older and younger child and Forbes keeping the second child.
The September term of Waste Join ts Court of Common Pleas opened Monday morning with Judge S Robason. The Grand Jurors were instructed and began investigations after dinner. Geo M. Plasterer of Plain township was appointed foreman and Wm. Grean of Wooster was named bailiff. The jury is not expected to session more than four days. A special venire drawn Wednesday morning to fill the Grand Jury panel included E. K. Geiselman and John Nolle. Wm. Ebert and Anthoos Eueles are serving.
The Lincoln Nebraska dispatch notes W J Bryan sent a brief message to President McKinley after the Buffalo tragedy. He calls the attempt a shock to the country and hopes the assailant was insane, warns against political plots and declares force should not be the nation’s response to violence.
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