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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
2
In a letter from the Philippines, a correspondent lauds General Otis for stabilizing the islands under American rule. The writer notes Otis’s scarce resources, the costly insurgency, and the need to balance native politics with military power while reflecting on civilian attitudes and local customs.
In Washington on April 7 General Wheeler responds to talk of him as a vice presidential candidate. He says his name has only been mentioned as a compliment and he has no ambition for the post.
London reports that a squadron of Kitchener's horse guarding a farm on the Hel River was besieged for four days by 49 Boers after General French moved on Kimberley. All but 50 British surrendered after gallant resistance without food.
In Philysophia on April 6 Admiral Dewey attended an orchestral concert for soldiers’ families. Reporters pressed him about party status. he affirmed he is a Democrat, while hedging on a possible independent run if not nominated by the old parties. Gold Democrats in New York show mixed backing, with Hewitt and Cochran voicing conditional support.
Washington April 1 Republicans in caucus move to end the Porto Rican tariff dispute by approving Senate amendments and sending the bill to the president. Absentees rush to Washington for a special rule debate. Hawaiian Bill advances with multiple amendments, including labor and land provisions, while other items cover the Nicaragua canal debate and a big post office stamp shipment.
Topeka Kansas April 6 Governor Stanley presided over a mass meeting to start a drive to raise 1,000,000 bushels of corn for famine victims in India. Reverend Charles M Sheldon was principal speaker and began the subscription by pledging $1,000 from profits from the Sheldon editions of the Capital.
South Bend a tragic accident as Antoine Lambert, 17, fired a pistol during a play session and struck Achille Debarts, 14, in the right temple, causing instant death. Investigations proceed. Gilmore to be promoted.
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