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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
12
A longtime critical monologue riffs on McKinley Dewey and expansionism mixing satire about Democrats and Bryan with notes on Aguinaldo Funston and John Bull. The piece cites Treasury surplus, a Boston wife case, and the Gatling gun plow as curiosities amid quarrels in Congress.
The piece surveys global conflicts and colonial struggles, noting American, British, and Boer actions in the Philippines, South Africa, and Cuba. It lampoons political figures and delegates, mentions Dewey's Ohio visit, and raises fears of coal shortages, free silver agitation, and looming wars in Central Asia and Asia.
Reports from the Wheeling and Lake Erie wreck at Nouv 25 east of the city indicate many injured will sue for damages. Some claimants seek amounts from $2000 to $10,000 plus, with several estates involved. Legal action follows hopes for settlements as doctors treat the injured and families await decisions on payments.
London dispatches describe Boer forces repelling a British bayonet assault on a hill near Ladysmith after fighters shouted for fixed bayonets. Casualties include Lieutenant Fergusson and 11 men killed, plus wounded and captured, with broader reports of sieges and stockpiles amid the South African actions.
C E Anderson guarantees every bottle of Chamberlin's Cough Remedy and will refund the money if not satisfied after two thirds are used. Described as best remedy for la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and safe to take. CG BE Anderson's Drug and Book Store No 2 Forbes Block. 10-7-fm d-cod.
Gutcett Crows Point, Ind. Dec. 13 Judge Gillett held a nonunion worker discharged at the union's behest has no redress in law. The union may legally demand dismissal of any member not belonging to the union, in Walton vs Lake Lodge No. 2 Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers. Walton was dropped by Inland Forge and Iron Co. of Chicago on union orders, with no incompetency charge. He sued for 20000 damages.
A fragmented Chicago Time-Herald piece rails at a contested "Entians Prix" and a charge to share scarce pennies. Confused lines mention Denes, Dever, and Ren Teié Ti sau, with mock prophecy on orders and power. The tone hints at upheaval and fear of leadership changes.
A Memphis Scimitar reporter quotes a local lumber dealer recalling English defeat news. He claims ten mules sold to the English government in his lumber camps reacted to the Boers by stamping toward the battle, mishearing German intonations and prompting a stampede.
Five wireless operators and six complete Marconi sets are sent to South Africa for use at four stations as part of England's war effort. The Pan Handle schedule introduces new train arrivals and departures with times for Far East and Far West routes. For information, contact W. H. Riprent.
Emmet Still of Patchegue om Leng inland, engineer of the Naneau Oyster company's steamer Curiosity, faced certain death when his Jumper became caught on a paddle shaft turning about 20 revolutions per minute. He kept his head aligned to avoid crushing and directed Captain Darien to stop the machinery. Still suffered a broken right leg and arm, with extensive bruising and torn clothing, but survived thanks to his composure. The incident occurred in the engine room while the vessel was en route to Great South bus.
The detachment of Royal Engineers selected from the ordnance survey is sent to the Transvaal campaign. They will explore operational areas, map bridges, streets, and terrain for artillery use. A large contingent arrives near the front, with noncommissioned officers and men supplied as needed.
A Harlem report from Consul Hill to the state department summarizes a mission to Sierra Leone, with the Liverpool School of Tropical Diseases, finding local anopheles mosquitoes carry malaria. They note puddle breeding, kerosene oil can kill grubs, and drainage plus sustained effort by authorities and medical teams can curb fever at low cost.
Readable text notes a far west and Kentucky fair spell with warmer winds improving, while eastern areas face snow flurries. Indiana expects cooler air shifting to west winds. No clear forecast, but period hints at changing conditions and chilly temperatures.
The first sign of croup is hoarseness followed by a rough cough in a child. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy should be given at hoarseness or after the cough appears to prevent an attack. It claims twenty-five years of constant use without failure. Sold at C. R. Anderson's Drug and Book Store.
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