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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
9
A collage of political commentary, foreign and domestic. McKinley’s second term, Pro-Gold stance, Aguinaldo and Otis, Manila and Transvaal war sentiments, Emma Goldman’s Europe departure, and US fiscal data. Includes Porto Rico lines and Henderson’s House speakership mention.
November receipts show a 96 175 125 surplus to place in the National treasury. The fiscal year brings rising customs and internal revenue while critics mock Democratic views on trusts imperialism and free silver.
Claim Agent Needham and Attorney William B. Day settled twelve injury claims from the Wheeling & Lake Erie wreck. The basis of settlement was not released publicly, but officials say the company intends fair, early settlements and will defend in court if litigation arises.
The Postal Telegraph company plans a complete messenger call system in the city. Boxes will be installed at many locations with wires laid and tested next week. Patrons can use the boxes to relay messages to the company office or dispatch point.
Incomplete OCR text discusses the National House of Representatives, committees, and leadership roles. Mentions Speaker Henderson and census Servitores, with garbled district and chairship references. No clear events or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
Copies of the new pan handle schedule are now operative in the city. The notices list eastbound trains at 2:03 am 2:11 am 4:01 am 1:46 pm 2:29 pm 6:50 pm and westbound trains at 12:06 am 12:30 am 6:03 am 12:01 pm 5:05 pm. Trains 2 14 and 21 skip this station. For details contact W H Kipp, ticket agent.
A new branch of Columbia University proposes a School of Comparative Jurisprudence and Diplomacy on G Street offering a master of diplomacy. Notable instructors include ex Secretary of State John W. Foster and Dr. David J. Hill, with courses on ambassadors, arbitration, and international law.
J E Conant of Buitsia who arrived from Europe aboard the St Pact describes London crowds celebrating a British victory. He recalls Trafalgar Square a screaming mass of joy with Londoners drunken with zeal and one woman tearing her bonnet in a frenzy, a scene he found both extraordinary and curious.
Dennison shops bustle with repairs as a large force works on freight cars after months of heavy wrecks. Though none were severe, persistent incidents have taxed the facility and its workers.
London reports the government approves raising a 10 000 mounted infantry force called Imperial Yeomanry recruited from yeomanry volunteers and civilians, with one year enlistment or duration of war. Riders must be 20 to 35, provide own horse, and wear nonuniform kit.
Washington on December 20 releases a statement of the treasury showing available cash balance of 290,119,798 and a gold reserve of 242,510,647.
A local retailer touts 400 new wraps averaging $10 each with a $2000 trade discount, offering half price to customers in Coshocton county. Most items opened yesterday and described as latest fashion. Limited season stock, last lot of the season, must move.
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