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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1900
Page
5
A lighthearted collage from newspapers shows birds complaining about a neighbor who has skipped feeding them for days. A snowbird proposes a protest committee while a sparrow jokes about a redbreast leading the group. The scene shifts to humorous remarks about babies and a girl who might vote before marriage.
A Cincinnati report details a deliberate infernal device left on George B. Cox’s porch to ignite dynamite blasts, thwarted by damp matches and under police review. Also listed are new incorporations in Ohio and nearby states, including oil, real estate, grain, life insurance, and traction companies with varied capitalizations.
In Frankfort on April 3 the Commonwealth Attorney was expected to urge indictments against Governor Taylor and other Republican officers on charges of usurpation. A separate suit by Alonzo Walker against Taylor and Adjutant General Collier for 50000 faced demurrers and is stalled. Also, military guns were moved from the State house yard to the executive building amid troop quartering.
Olivia of Barcelona winters in Aiken and credits Electric Butters as America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy. The ad claims cures for liver and kidney troubles, purifies blood, tones stomach, strengthens nerves and muscles, and boosts vigor. Each bottle guaranteed at 50 cents, sold by C. E. Anderson in Forbes Block.
Inland dispatches detail Colonel Plumer's relief attempt at Mafeking failing while Boer forces trap and overpower drivers and convoys at several positions. Berlin denies a joint intervention offer. Bloemfontein describes losses and holds on Bloemfontein waterworks amid ongoing fighting.
Lorain Ohio April 3 Conductor J C Lutz of the Cleveland Lorain and Wheeling was killed when the caboose jumped the track in Seville He was hurled to the ground and died from head injuries Flagman Lint was bruised but signaled a fast freight to avert a collision Queen Victoria Leaves Windsor for Ireland April 3 with a small party including Princess Christian and Princess Henry of Battenberg The trip to Hollyhead expected in 11 hours
A collection of terse items reports strikes in Indianapolis for 35 cents an hour and Cleveland plumbers asking raises. A 16 year old boy, Henry Leedom of Piqua Ohio, killed while hunting. A 50 year old man, William Quinlan, killed by a train at Coshocton. A Pennsylvania robbery of 16000 dollars in diamonds at Germantown. A dynamite accident in Delaware injures a boy named Clarence Miller. A self defense killing in Lebanon Kentucky. Miners in Pittsburgh quit over new wage scale. Medical ads tout Dr King’s New Life Pills and Siex for headaches.
A Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph snippet shows a young boy John noting an aunt approaching with a bouquet and quipping Aunt Jess brings flowers to bury Gene. The brief humor reflects child wit and family scene.
In a Philadelphia Press snippet Delia fears visitors to her daughter as teasing friends might misread intentions. The mother assures no harassment from the suitors, while Delia worries about judgment from peers.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows a heavy villain declaring he is the misleading man, not the leading actor, as hotel clerks remark on a play for full houses. The tense exchange unfolds with the villain pacing the hotel office.
A collection of light snippets and exchanges from early newspaper humor pages. Jokes about a barbering dispute, a board call, hash eating, musical ambitions, and a child’s naval‑themed joke with an anchor tattoo.
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