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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
2
Special reports from Frankfort and Richmond describe sought troop offers to support Goebel government, Democratic lawmakers resisting Taylor administration moves, and court avenues debated. Edelen proposes state and federal court actions while no decisive movement occurs. The scene heightens as militia defies Goebel orders and session access becomes a flashpoint.
In Columbus, Ohio, Feb 2, over 36 bills were introduced in the House, including a proposed 2135 mill state levy for one year to create an Ohio volunteer bounty fund totaling about 3650.40 to pay a $300 bounty to honorably discharged Spanish War veterans. The bill also outlines widow benefits, claim proofs, and a 10 percent or $30 cap on attorney fees. Several other measures cover a home for the blind, canal ownership, tax rules, horticulture inspectors, and railway labor conditions. A separate bill seeks to limit justices of the peace jurisdiction to their home townships.
Washington notes show Representative Joseph Sibley Pas arguing that expansion is a Democratic doctrine dating to Jefferson and champions free silver. He urged a global role for the U S and drew strong applause in the chamber. Debates on the India appropriation and other measures continued with mixed progress.
Miss Susan B. Anthony plans to retire as president of the National Woman Suffrage Association on her birthday. The article notes other Senate actions including the swearing in of Daniel M. Ramendell of Indiana and Charles G. Bennett of New York as sergeant at arms and secretary, while a Columbus case concerns temporary alimony.
In the House of Commons Wyndham states Britain will field 139 000 Canadians Australians and 26 000 South African volunteers totaling 213 000 troops with 42 guns, the largest force Britain has sent. About 15 600 are afloat or unavailable, 60 000 at front, 10 000 lost, 10 000 held at Ladysmith, leaving 79 000 not yet in action. Reports say the overall force will astonish the world. The same day in Washington the U S Supreme Court admits two women to the bar on motion of another daughter, making four Pier family members admitted. A major fire in Indianapolis destroys stock across several wholesale firms, injuring no one but causing an estimated 350 000 dollars in losses with origin unknown.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat report recounts a Saturday prank where a local agent, away briefly, found his office door open and a crowd insulted by a sign offering wages and gold. The sign was swapped and a loud, confused confrontation followed before the ringleader fled, hiding somewhere in the countryside.
New York reports unveil the latest fashion in baby carriages called the Princess Victoria. Priced around 60 dollars, it boasts a luxurious design with variants in white, cream or black and a comfort-focused interior. The piece, described in refined prose, links to British royal styling and modern urban display.
The Chicago Tribune reports a Kru ger relative captured by the British may be leveraged. Dom Paul reportedly has strong material ready for exchange to secure the young man.
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