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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
7
Immense crowds attend ongoing sale as stock is cleared at low prices. Cloaks 3.34 and 4.98, tailor made suits from 7.50, silk waists 2.98, wool waists 0.75, fur pieces arriving, discounts up to 50 percent. Early visit urged for best picks.
Washington, Feb 18 special reports the statehood struggle in Congress with Senator Quay tying the bill to appropriation action and Republicans threatening an extra session to block the rider. It notes the Indian lands issue as a persistent Senate bone of contention, with proposals to open mines on reservations and the gamble of mining profits. It also covers exchanges between Littlefield of Maine and Clayton of Alabama over party evolution and a brief note on the upcoming Rose pension claim and delegates' woes.
A railroad-backed syndicate plans a ten mile long elevated boardwalk transit line from the inlet to Longport at Atlantic City. The project would suspend electric cars on a double track from the inlet to Chelsea and single track to Longport, with a wide promenade and four large hotels plus cottages along the route.
British scientist Sir Oliver Lodge argues wireless telegraphy will transform mental development for the masses bridging visible and invisible worlds. He says the new art will loosen materialism and expand intellect and faith beyond sense perception. Secretary Shaw quips money talks as treasury singer. A push to retire noncommissioned officers at higher ranks gains support. Massachusetts laurel emblem revival celebrated by Mawachuetis society in Boston.
Doan's Kidney Pills claim to restore activity and cure the cause of ailments from backache to diabetes, featuring a testimonial from Afr. I. D. Hazzard of Hoandllton D. praising relief and improved kidney strength after using the product. Sold by druggists for 50 cents, distributed by the Milburn Co., Buffalo.
A protest arises over the new $10,000 piano in the White House east room. Chicago News notes consulting artists oppose the gilded instrument clashing with the decor. Architect McKim objects to its intrusion but the piano stands in bold contrast until season end, with plans to replace it later with a fitting instrument.
A London Standard note reports troubles of a manager and an assistant during rain with the keeper urgently calling to move the zebra before its color runs.
Washington February seventeenth reports the new department of commerce will handle the world’s largest commercial interests. Internal commerce is estimated at twenty billions, covering manufacturing, agriculture, minerals, fisheries, and transportation, based on census figures and growth since 1900. The piece notes rapid rail expansion and rising wealth, with U S manufacturing and agriculture outranking other nations.
Census abstract shows Coshocton and other eastern towns posting strong payroll and output figures. Alhiamee Barberton Barnesville Bellaire Canton New Philadelphia Youngstown Zanesville and more report plants, wage earners, total wages and value of products in a regional snapshot. Also mentions Chamberlain’s tablets ad and a note on women in government roles.
Postmaster McCoy received a limited supply of Tiffany designed certificates for contributors to the McKinley National Memorial fund. The art certificates feature Mrs. McKinley’s likeness, a Canton home image, and the White House, with wording certifying fund contribution. Some will be distributed through associations or local committees. Also notes an accident where Miss Bertie Raymer suffered an eye injury from a frozen twig, with prognosis of possible lifelong scar but intact eyesight.
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