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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
11
A rambling, satirical column critiques government coinage, party promises, and 19th century politics. It references Bryan in July, imperialism debates, figures like Sam Jones, John J. Lentz, and Mrs Admiral George Dewey, and hints at party viability from Democrats to Prohibition.
A patent remedy named Krause's Cold Cure is advertised for sale by Smith's Drug Store in Coshoctun and C. M. Ferguson in Roscoe. The listing notes the cure does not require staying at home during treatment and prices it at £61m.
Contractor John Kissner argues that continuing flushing will risk the Main Street paving bond. Muddy streets persist as rusting and water usage kept dirt down, but Kissner warns water washes out filler and harms the paying. He faces a three year bond and seeks to protect the paving contract. The mayor cannot force further flushing and weather delays allow a later restoration of cleaning.
At a April 7 meeting the Men's Historical Club expressed sorrow at the death of associate and brother Dr A M Dent a highly respected member since the club's organization The notice credits his research clarity of statement liberal views and firm convictions and extends sympathy to his wife and family as his memory remains with the group
The report notes multiple marriages on Easter weekend: Daniel Dickey of Port Washington wed Mrs Josephene Platt at Grace Church parsonage with Dr Toland officiating, and Edward J. Schueneer with Addie Waring, plus Thomas C. Shaw and Aly M. McCuskey married by Rev S A Fisher in West Lafayette.
Tuscarawas county announces two Democratic hopefuls for Congress with more potential entrants awaiting clarity. Seniors Harst and Representative Meirlinehy stand as leading contenders though neither is yet clearly positioned for a serious bid.
Acting agent Jim Wright, a Dennison youth with friends across the district, serves in Steubenville replacing the late freight agent. A permanent successor will be appointed at the start of next month and his name will be announced then.
In Columbus the senate passed the Lore medical bill with amendments, while Senator Myers cigaret bill failed. Other measures include tax credits, juvenile employment, and liquor education laws. Governor Nash appointments confirmed. In Muncie Indiana a baseball pitcher struck by a ball faces probable death.
Rufus Wright rubber tire magnate dies from a gunshot wound at the Leland hotel after a dispute over a revolver with Mrs. Louisa Lottridge. Police view the death as a result of the incident with Lottridge claiming intoxication impaired memory. Wright’s son-in-law Fred Morgan was at his side at death and describes Wright as acting to aid a friend entangled with Lottridge. Lottridge says she cannot recall events due to alcohol and denies a third party visit.
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