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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1903
Page
6
The Senate stalls as weeks remain to pass the appropriation and other measures. Senators propose statehood for new territories and discuss renaming New Mexico amid criticism. Burton and Foraker back wildlife protections on federally managed reservations amid broader funding talks.
Anton Shuar of Wapalonera Tipton found to be among heirs to a British steamship fortune allegedly exceeding 20 million dollars. Mrs Clara McDonald, head of Merchants' Dispatch Transportation, may emerge as main claimant as details unfold. Shuar, a former churn inventor turn day laborer, stands to gain if the claim holds.
Dover Delaware February reports show J Edward Addicks announcing his withdrawal from the fierce United States Senate contest that split the Union Republicans since 1890. Governor Thing, Secretary Layton and 21 Union Republicans welcomed him as rumors spread of a possible retreat after Senate rejection of William Byrne.
A hazy report notes a meeting of a local cycling group and mentions attendees and discussion points. The account lists several names, a few stated locations, and a plan for future activity though details are incomplete. The tone resembles a community briefing in a small town newspaper.
The report to the House by Chairman Foss notes the need for immediate action on an naval appropriation. It says seven hundred more officers are needed to man three first class battleships and one armored cruiser. The document emphasizes the critical stage and urges swift measures to resolve the shortage.
The Italian anarchist Ru bingo Rubino faced trial for shooting at King Leopold on November 11 in an open court crowded with spectators. He declaimed against society and proclaimed, I condemn you to death, while admitting the intention to kill the king and alleging police money in London.
A brick wall collapsed during the demolition of the Strauss building at Four Story Strauss building near Filmore Avenue and William Street in Buffalo. About a score of laborers were buried. five confirmed dead and many injured, some expected to die.
About 200 street car employes march in Montreal in a protest over wage demands. Crowds line Core Street as workers assemble at the company sheds and plan a procession with uniforms and flags. A separate note mentions a silver cup offered by the Scottish Perling club of Vore for a local show.
Shipped out of the Wheeling and Lake Erie district in January totaled 949 car loads of coal, about 32 390 tons at an assumed 35 tons per car. Agent Jeevies notes ample crews, with trains about three per day, sending most coal to Iceland Toledo and other lake ports. A separate incident at Slain street crossing involved a horse accident with a belt wagon halted by A B Trucks. the horse belonged to William West the butcher.
Telegraph report from Berlin states Crown Princess Imaise of Saxony cannot reside in Italy Switzerland or any country without a certificate of legitimate denigration. Saxon government refuses to issue it. The princess’s whereabouts are unknown and a reconciliation with her family is unlikely. If she steps on Saxon or Austrian soil she risks lifelong sterilization.
Telegraph report from Sistine Chapel on February seventh describes Pope Pius IX showing signs of fainting and pallor during the twentieth anniversary ceremony. Observers noted anxiety as the pontiff prepared and entered the service, with concern for his health escalating as the day continued.
Fragmentary item mentions Pittsburg, a person named Bahmer, and a river reference with Lewisville. Content is garbled but points to a local note or update involving place names and river imagery.
Yale students joined a university mass meeting and formed search parties for Mrs. Tracy Peck wife of Latin professor Tracy Peck. An alarm was issued from police headquarters as she had been ill with grip and not in her right mind. One thousand students attended.
Washington reports President Roosevelt rejects renewed calls by the great powers to act as arbitrator in the Venezuelan disagreement. He has informed Minister Bowen and foreign representatives of his firm stance. In Indiana, Lebanon suffers $15500 fire loss to seven central business buildings, insured for half.
Charles Eldy, drunk and armed with a rifle, chased his family and nine boarders from their home onto the street at daybreak in Cleveland. He stood on Wood and Lake streets and held up teamsters until the road was blocked. Police stormed the house and overpowered him after a fierce struggle. he is jailed.
Work on the gas trenches has been completed up to a distance of about one and a half miles east of Tunnel Hill. The progress marks a significant advance in the pipeline project with no further details provided on subsequent phases or dates.
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