26 Sep 1900
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1900
Page
1
Campaign chatter and weather turn the mood as citizens gather for a street fair while senators and orators refine speeches. Rumors swirl about Coin Harvey's disappearance. Li Hung Chang is joked about. coal operators resist price talks. China seeks peace. Goebel law fears linger through Kentucky elections.
German leadership pledges no steps until punishment is handed down for Chinese business. The emperor shows wary vigilance, signaling readiness for decisive measure if retaliation arises.
Hopson argues that Dewey did not sink the Spanish fleet and that Spaniards remain unthawed while Dewey might claim notoriety for forcing Montejo to seek other work. The rest troubling the allies is which Chinaman will be punished first, with a satirical claim that Chinese would vote for another if allowed a choice.
The piece notes a noisy US political scene with Coffery risk and Croker under fire. It highlights Li Hung Chang shaping China policy and mocks Empress Dowager Cixi. Arbitration is urged as remedy for labor troubles amid broader political satire.
Fragmentary tale describes two candidates at an insane asylum who escape a stomach trouble by taking care with digestion. It mentions tainted food, dubious remedies, and a satirical note on medical quackery and dietary myths.
A batch of editorials and opinion items condemns Democratic dissatisfaction and imperialism accusations. The Young Town meeting oversees the Brooks campaign, while the Republican Alliance, Columbus Grove Vidette, and local papers like Mercury Douty Observer, Lisbon Buckeye State, and Henry County Signal echo fears of Dem outcomes. Lincoln and Grant era comparisons frame the debates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Detroit speech with references to Tyrants and a crowd reaction. It mentions the Fourteenth United Infantry at Fort Detroit and an audience, noting a ratio of soldiers to civilians. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
A local meeting reports the Free Street Fair and Carnival slated for October 16 17 and 18 1900. Plans call for exhibit setups on day one and entertainment on day two with Pythian Day on day three as Knights of Pythias lodges are invited to attend. Committees coordinate division participation including the Yellow Grass Division of Alliance and Funck Division of the Uniformed Bank with numerous officers and organizers named.
Public records itemizing multiple warranty and quit claim deeds in Wayne County. Includes transfers from Mary E F Palmer to 5s M Brenneman and from Jacob T Miler to John Miller, plus executor and guardian related transfers in Orrville Preston Edinburgh Madisonburg Saltreek Plain Township and Marshallville, with monetary considerations listed.
Wayne County Circuit Court will convene Tuesday with a docket of cases including Amstutz v Sterling Wrench, Franks v Nu tydtee Mowery, Gerhart v J Hi Line, Leach v The Dairy Wooster, Shanklin v Shanklin, Bowman v Kweickbard, Thomas v Wasson executor, Thomas v Spooner, Zimmerman v Ammon & Critchfield, Harrison v Garver sheriff, Weygandt v Davis appeal, Wiley executor v Bricker appeal, Wright v Snell appeal, Wright v Mowery appeal, Mellinger v Wagner error, Myers administrator v Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance error, Cushman v Laka appeal, Lehr v Lehr error, McCabe v McGlew en appeal, plus an educational note on Bright's disease symptoms and various medical cures, and political exhortations.
Luce of Wooster Club competed with shooters from Warren, Keon, Niles, Youngstown, Girard and New Castle Pa at Niles. He entered 13 events, placing first or second in all, and led one 15 straight event. He earned only 3.75 after Ross system payouts.
The Woloster Presbytery meeting at Holmesville discussed revising the confession of faith. Delegates argued modernization would change the doctrine. talks were brief yet vigorous, with near equal division on revision. The issue will be taken to the general assembly in Philadelphia.
A man in Chester township faced a criminal assault charge after a Saturday clash with his wife. He told authorities he would drop the matter, and a warrant was reportedly destroyed at his wife’s request to avoid publicity. The alleged attack is described as brutal and the tale has stirred regional excitement.
Miss Adella Nafteg Walter wed John R. Berg on Pittsburg Avenue at home of Mr and Mrs J R Burg. Only immediate families attended. Rev Ef simih of the Mobehudmten performed the ceremony. Guests enjoyed a lavish supper after the vows. The couple will reside at Mr Walters home on Pittsburg Avenue. Mrs Walter, formerly Miss Delhi Nafryer, is well known in Wooster. Mr Walter is popular in Wooster and has many acquaintances across Wayne County. The article notes community notices and various local advertisements mixed in.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Filipino insurgents, the island of Samar, and references to figures like Aguinaldos and Aguinaldo. The text evokes a clash between Filipino fighters and occupying soldiers, with mentions of democratic work and editorial forces supporting the cause on the islands.
A fragmented quotation questions why a Republican in Meigs County should not back Kinley with more enthusiasm than before. It argues there is no wiser time to swap horses than now, attributed to a leader from Pomeroy.
A fragment describes counterfeiters flooding the market with fake tonics such as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It warns readers that popular remedies are duped by clever imitations and urges caution against buying counterfeit products promising strength and vitality.
A west bound Ashland and Wooster railway train derailed near Funk on Friday due to a broken rail. The engine overturned in soft muck, but the engineer and firemen escaped injury. All passengers were unhurt though shaken. Conductor Christ Hammer managed to realign cars but could not move the locomotive. A steam derrick will assist with re-railment, while a rattlesnake incident occurred on the work train. multiple snakes were killed and presented as a souvenir.
In Little Rock January 1897 a Democratic line attack targets Jones and his rapid wealth, linking Him to stock speculation and the American Round Bar company. The piece ties his rise to McKinley Bryan politics, patents, and a sugar trust backer, arguing toward a broader anti trust and imperialism rhetoric. It warns voters against deception by Democratic propagandists.
A tale depicts a prosperous era where a charming salesman swindles a farmhouse housewife with promises of 40 yards of carpet for 85.50. He coins a theatrical pitch, claiming rapid shipment and a witty mispronunciation for the name Geraldine. The carpet lingers unused while the woman clings to her soap as a finite asset.
Multiple probate filings with hearings scheduled for Oct 4 and Oct 5. Guardianship, estates of Mealy, Woodland, Linberger, Coulter, Brown, Stauffer, Zimmerman, Moon, and others feature accounts, inventories, sales, and adventions. Bond amounts noted. some sales granted or pending.
A 100 reward note promotes Hal's Catarrh Cure as the only proven remedy for catarrh, claiming constitutional treatment via blood and mucous surfaces. The ad asserts strong faith from the proprietors F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and urges readers to request testimonials and a list of testimonials. It mentions One Minute Cough Cure for throat and lung troubles and credits Zimmermann Co.
John W. Walter and Emp Adells Naftzzer of Wooster. Roy Paul Miller Davis of Wittaburg Pennsylvania and Edna May Ong of ter.
The report cites Snoddy of Wayne township cutting corn and completing the harvest in Cedar Valley. G Spangler and D B Houser finish work on a project, with Erdle and Jeff Erdle mentioned as nearby names in the Cedar Valley region.
Fragmented historical note discusses Chairman Jones and Southern cotton growers facing pressure from monopolies. Mentions McKinley, Bryan platform, German sentiment, and political tensions as laborers in the city struggle for housing amid looming electoral conflicts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.