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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
4
A review of holiday shopping shows retail demand remains strong across staple lines with brisk demand for higher quality goods. Industry reports indicate no overstocked markets, full plant employment, and orders extended into the future, though some wage earners feel cautious about labor market signals. The piece notes the season as a gauge of public confidence and economic health.
Reporter recalls a Maine town speech by Reed where he denounces Richardson and McMillin, notes McMillin’s silence and subtractions from knowledge, and describes a tense House moment with General Martin of Texas in Confederate stockings and informal decorum in the Speaker’s chamber.
A message relayed by the Speaker to General Martin orders him to pull down the flags of truce. The czar has instructed that the truce signals be removed.
Editorial urges Roosevelt to reject automatic U S as arbitrator in Venezuela debt disputes. Warns it would bind the United States as guarantor for every Spanish American republics claims and set an unwanted precedent. Complaint that Europe presses the U S to bear local debtor obligations, prefer the Hague route with sovereign Venezuela.
Rear Admiral John F. Merry U.S. (retired) filed for divorce in Middlesex Court from wife Nancy after thirty nine years of marriage. He cites her gross habits of intoxication and states he resides in Somerville.
Republican and Democratic editors weigh territorial bids for statehood in the West. Oklahoma leads in support for becoming a state while Arizona New Mexico and Nevada face opposition or doubt. Politicians and pundits debate timing and eligibility as the omnibus bill stalls.
Washington notes reveal Senator Foraker faces acute coal scarcity, able to fuel only a day at a time despite frugal use. Ohio and Pennsylvania lawmakers clash over Naval Training school site near Great Lakes, with Put-in-Bay favored for its advantages. Conflicts with Hanna over Sandusky collector Zarhurst and Columbus pension agent persist, while King Santa Claus is set for a grand tomorrow reception.
Jerry and Bert Miller, of Roscoe, fell thirty five feet from the Walhending valley trestle while tearing it down. One timber gave way under them but neither was seriously injured.
A fashion notice describes a calling or street wear costume featuring a blouse waist, white peau de soie vest trimmed in black braid, novelty braided strapped collar, and matching pockets and cuffs. Skirt plaits vary from narrow to broad, with five gored foundations, inserting bands, and Corticilli silk stitching for flare. inverted back plaits are common.
An excellent program by the Sunday school pupils at the U B church Tuesday evening drew a crowded audience. The decor featured holly and bells spelling Merry Christmas, and the closing tableaus received high praise for all participants.
A poetic couplet from the Chicago Tribune foresees renewed war against rebels after current turmoil. It frames Castro as an obstinate figure and urges pursuit of those who aided him, reflecting a wartime sentiment of backlash once headlines settle.
The Caracas, an American liner from New York, entered Venezuelan harbor despite a blockading threat from the Italian cruiser Giovanni Bausan. Lieutenant Commander Diehl of the Marietta brokered a change of base after a tense exchange, allowing the Caracas to reach port as officials relayed details to the Navy department.
A Christmas program at the Presbyterian church in which Sunday school classes distributed gifts across the city, each class presenting a distinct contribution from German to Assyrian outfits to food, with a real duck featured in a mock execution and a final message of peace on earth. The event drew full seats and applause as offerings were collected.
Coshocton man Graham suffers a terrible affliction and is feared to become totally blind. The sight in his left eye is gone and the right eye is seriously affected. Dr Hutton is doing all he can to save the eyesight. Will Keep Warm. Hot water heating installed in the new residence of R M Love, S W Snyder, James Preston and R A Powelson on South Fourth Street.
George McBride of Garrettsville visits his daughter Mrs. V Dutter on Main street. A former longtime resident here, he left thirty four years ago and now seeks old landmarks as he revisits the city.
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