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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
4
The piece argues Castro holds the upper hand in Venezuela and rebels are waning. It notes U S support steadies Castro against Germany and England, but fears his overthrow may not harm Venezuela. The Hague will settle the Venezuela Germany dispute, reducing U S involvement.
A Southern journalism tale praises the Columbia State for its humane stance after editor N. G. Gonzales was shot by Lieutenant Governor Tillman. The staff opted to delay unbiased reporting, relying on outside reports to avoid partisan bias while sharing Gonzales's denounced editorials.
A collage of quotes from papers across the nation notes tempers in the party scene. Critics joke about Parker supporters and judge credentials while others push for new coalitions, education gains, and silver delegation plans.
Gossip from multiple papers weighs in on Roosevelt, Bryan, and suffrage debates. References to political bids, press coverage, and upcoming campaigns show mixed reaction to Roosevelt’s commerce bill and party dynamics.
The United States emerges with greater credibility after the Venezuela dispute. The piece questions reciprocal treaties and the impact on South American relations, noting reactions from Britain and Germany. It references Kasson era treaties and local high school rhetoric, along with a parable of a man attempting to walk on Ohio River waters and a critique of get rich quick promoters.
A vivid description of an exceptionally beautiful winter day. The author notes ice coated trees, deep sparkling snow, and crystal streets sparkling in rainbow colors under bright sun. The air is said to be filled with ozone and the scene observed from a window inspires praise for the season.
Judge Duncan Dow of Bellefontaine urges as a legislator the repeal of all bonds on officials elected by the people. He argues removing bonds would force voters to choose more carefully, though he notes trust in human nature must rise. The piece discusses accountability, candidacy, and the duty to taxpayers.
The Senate faces a slow period but moves to pass appropriation bills and key tariff measures for the Philippines. House contests loom with Latimer vs Durberow in Chicago and polygamy debates energize galleries led by Senators McComas Rawlins Dubois Stewart and others. Minnesota figures Lind Wis and Rice are noted. Depew cites reasons NM may stay away from a Democratic shift.
At the Fountain store a jolly gathering enjoyed pulling taffy at Mrs Mary Smiths home on Chestnut street Tuesday evening. Guests included Lena Ayres Nellie Swihart Madge Worthington Hamilton Nora Pocock Mary Graham Ethel Lightell Lina Madden Nora Case Della Senter Ettie Davis Elizabeth Williams Ella Williams Bertie Shrigley and F A Ganong Arthur Moore Harry Parrish and Charles Darling. Is Walhonding Wedding Sets March Nuptials For Glenna Dell Reese And Charles Carpenter At Zuck. Pastor J S Ebersole Announces January First Baptist Supper Invitees From North Eighth Street Residence Attend Social Supper After Sunday School Preference.
Floyd Smith accepts night clerk role at Park hotel while Frank Stofer assumes control of the billiard room. William Timms travels to Springfield Thursday to join his brother E. Timms in a new position.
Mrs Anna M Parkhill and Miss Sarah M Richie will move into part of Thom Smith residence on South Fourth Street around March 1. They recently sold their residence to I Bentley Pope for 4 dollars.
A reader recalls a morning joke about February as Freeze everyone. The text promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a lasting warmth booster that invigorates the blood and strengthens the body to enjoy winter and resist illness for men women and children.
Fragmentary notice reports a claimed cold remedy with Brom Quinine tablets advertised as a quick cure. No verifiable details or efficacy data are provided.
Classifieds show multiple farm items including a stallion candidate aged three, a nine year old fat saddle horse, a single work horse and harness set, a yearling two year old stock, and a twenty acre parcel with buildings and spring water near Warsaw. Contacts include Clark in Bedford County Ohio and Thomas Shannon in Keene.
A Fez dispatch dated February 13 reports El Menebdi military column defeated a Hiaina tribe unit. Many killed_Histline heads reached Fez. Earlier reports of sultan’s troops being victorious over Hiina are contradicted.
Washington February 19 Justice Shiras of the United States Supreme Court presented to the president his resignation as a member of that tribunal to take effect February 24. Former Secretary at State William R Day of Ohio has been selected as his successor.
A satirical poem from the Buffalo News mocks a proposed tax on bachelors and spinsters by Assemblyman Isidor Cohn. It imagines a “single tax” by Cupid and Cohn, lampooning the idea with playful lines about marriage, licensing clerks, and a character named Colin.
Administrators of Thomas E Wollam deceased offer at public sale on the premises February 34 1903 at 2 pm the described Clark township Coshocton County Ohio land Lot 56 containing 100 acres with 55 acres off the east end and 50 acres off the west end terms 1 3 cash 1 3 in one year 1 3 in two years deferred payments bear interest secured by mortgage Administrator Ben F Burklew 1004
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