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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
4
A jumble of notes discusses Dewey meeting Bryan in Chicago on May 1 and questions if the date bears significance. It mocks political fads, but notes tariff harm, Boer war setbacks, Cleveland, Kipling, and Democratic policy debates shaping the 1900 landscape.
The piece notes Henry Watterson's distracted gaze as Kentucky politics loom between Cleaveland era voters aging and wiser, while Dow liquor tax proposals promise higher state revenue or closure of low dives, and Domn Paul faces Lord Roberts in a looming showdown of strategy and peace talks.
The House debate signals strong backing for choosing U.S. senators by direct popular vote. Lawmakers assert the states option approach failed and emphasize accountability by voters. The shift would expose candidates to public scrutiny and potential corruption charges, arguing merit over insider protection.
Friends of good government in Ohio mourn the death of the municipal code in the senate. The reform was once hailed and closely examined by the public, but now lies dead unless a powerful agency revives it. Municipal reform is needed in every town and city of Ohio due to an inadequate system.
Avondale Oil Company believes the large tract it has held under lease for over a year holds good prospects for oil. Arrangements are being made to drill a well at once. The exact location and timing are not disclosed to the public at this time.
Reports indicate new timetable changes will take effect for Pennsylvania Railroad trains. Rumors say trains 20 and 21 may run in two sections and some existing services could be made faster.
On Wednesday afternoon a driving rod broke causing a mishap on the tram line near Copesville. The derailed engine blocked the track and delayed service about 30 minutes while a train from Dennison was held up behind the obstruction.
The Ohio canal system will benefit from a major state appropriation. The Dresden to Cleveland segment is funded at 231000 with estimated earnings of 18000. Improvements include dredge work, dam and embankment repairs, and the rebuild of the Dresden aqueduct. Chief Engineer Perkins is reappointed, and works start promptly. Collector Burchfield to reside at the locks above Roscoe.
The Coshocton branch of the National Association Stationary Engineers receives a detailed adjustable Corliss engine model. It lets engineers study valve motions in any circumstance, accelerating learning from five years to one hour. Members gain instructional benefits as the association prepares for a coming license law.
At a Coshocton lodge No. 44 I O O F meeting on April 9 resolutions express sorrow at the death of brother Houston Way. The group offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends and requests mourning in the lodge room for thirty days. The committee, led by Avis, Tros, Lev, and Giss, signs the resolutions.
Coshocton residents push local farming growth as CL Denman and Stewart Valen tine plant 3.08 cabbase crops along the Walhonding valley in readiness for an early market. The effort signals regional expansion and optimistic harvest timing.
The Baptist church, under ongoing repairs, now presents a neat, clean look. Mr. Taylor has changed the morning service hour to 9 15 and will preach then next Sunday. Sunday school remains at 10 30, the usual service hour.
Owing to a drop in the potato market D. D. Boyd announces sale of eating potatoes at Goc. varieties include Early Rose and Ohio for seed priced at 75 cents.
Luther Makey suffered a severe cramps attack while cutting sod with a crew south of the city. The work train brought him to the city where Doctor Carr was summoned and he was taken home by Panhandle train six.
Chicago Mayor Harrison calls building material dealers and contractors to a joint arbitration plan to settle disputes. The pact would urge dissolution of both associations if negotiations fail, with a two thirds share of the industry present at the meeting.
The Eastern league sets a 126 game slate with each club playing 63 at home and 63 away. The season runs from April 26 to September 22. In a separate Peru dispatch, Lima reports Peru has accepted the U S proposal for a Pan American congress and will support the project as requested.
Havana reports a Cuban police killing after a drunken American allegedly attacked the officer, a 19 year old officer was dismissed for unfitness. In Kentucky Governor Brown seeks quick arraignment of Powers in Goebel murder case. Berlin notes Boer peace delay and Thiers 1870s expectations. Yokohama reports Korea Russia land dispute fuel tensions and Russian claims to large tracts.
Straits of Mackinaw open. King Oscar and Queen of Sweden arrive in London. Blizzard kills 20,000 sheep in Colorado. Bank president George Angell dies in Detroit. Rogers & Company mattress plant in New York sustains 75,000 dollars in damage. Twenty first Ohio Democrats appoint delegates to Kansas City. Cincinnati arrests for alleged poisoning of a former family. Catholic Students’ boat capsizes Bear Birgen-on-the-Rhine. thirteen victims reported.
The Cleveland committee formed from Builders' Exchange aims to invite Admiral Dewey to Cleveland for Decoration Day, with a fallback to September 10, anniversary of Commodore Perry's War of 1812 victory on Lake Erie.
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