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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
1
Regal pageant report describes Edward to be proclaimed emperor of India on New Year's Day. Himalayan potentates assemble in splendor to pay homage to Victoria's son. Sacred city hosts gathering of centuries.
London dispatch describes New Delhi’s 8000 guests gathering beyond Delhi walls in a vast imperial camp. Lord Curzon and Lady Curzon preside on crimson dais with 125 guests, elephants and embassies present, as Delhi prepares a glittering review and illuminations for Edward VII’s imperial title.
Telegraph dispatch notes Marconi predicting wireless telegraphy will allow one cent per word to reach England. He spoke at a banquet in Sydney, comparing costs of cables and wireless stations. He estimated $4,000,000 to lay a transatlantic cable versus $200,000 to build a wireless station.
County Treasurer Williams, a known meat buyer, stored a quarter of beef on his back porch in deep jars for freezing. Monday night a thief removed most of the meat, leaving only a rump steak and a soup bone. The official contemplates hash and baked potatoes for supper.
A Philadelphia conference of anthracite coal operators and attorneys prepared the mine owners' side for the strike controversy presentation to the commission when it meets next Tuesday. Simon P. Wolverton led the gathering, with James H. Torrey presiding and James Burr as secretary. Attendees included John Markle of Hazleton, Henry C. Reynolds, John B. Kerr, Francis J. Gowen, Colonel Everett Warren, W. W. Ross, Ira E. Burns, and John T. Lenihan among others.
Springfield Mass December thirty one watch night service at Trinity Methodist Church will announce completion of the Twenty Century Methodist Thank Offering fund totaling 20 million dollars. This ends the greatest financial transaction in American Protestant history, begun by bishops in Trinity Church on November first 1898 to endow Methodist educational and charitable institutions.
The T. W. W. and O. passenger engine blew a cylinder Wednesday morning causing about an hour delay. The Whetting and Lake Erie train, due at about 11, struck a street car in Cleveland. No injuries reported but the delay exceeded one hour.
Columbus December 31 The joint commission in charge of the Ohio state centennial celebration completed the May 20 to 21 program at Chillicothe Governor Nash will preside on day one and Gen Brinkerhoff on day two with President Roosevelt invited to choose his topic Tenor includes speakers such as Woodrow Wilson and Whitelaw Reid among many others from Ohio and national figures The commission will also invite the president and speakers with a committee including Gov Nash Gen Brinkerhoff and Gen Keifer
Adam H. Bell of Adamaville and Anna E Wilcox of Conesville were joined in marriage at Rev Dr Toland's residence in an early morning ceremony.
A lead story touts immense American capital, claiming Uncle Sam's wealth surpasses Europe's greatest banks. It highlights vast financial reserves, government backing, and the promise of continued economic dominance amid postwar prosperity.
Washington reports treasury vaults hold 615,319,367 in gold surpassing all governments. December 1 total gold stock stood at 1,230,673,772 with an average monthly gain since June. Comptroller Roberts warns high gold influx may curb exports if inflation rises.
The State of Ohio versus F. M. Levens ended with a guilty verdict at 4 15 pm after a brief jury conference. Attorney Pomerene moved for a new trial and suspension of judgment. The mayor will set the fine under Ohio law, likely between 50 and 200 dollars. The case may rise to common pleas court or higher, reflecting technicalities of criminal law. The slot machine business faces a temporary paralysis despite the verdict.
A blaze destroyed the large printing plant in Battle Creek Michigan housing The Review and Hermiu Publishing Co. Officials estimate 260000 in losses with 160000 insured. 26 of 375 workers were present. one missing. Fire likely started by spontaneous combustion in pressroom rags. The Seventh Day Adventist colony had previous losses, including their sanitarium in February. Fire spread threatened adjacent buildings as the Main Street wall collapsed within an hour. James H. Wilson, a billing clerk, was injured while saving books and papers.
The Coshocton Improvement company elected officers including President H. D. Beach and Vice President A N. Compton. Secretary F. E. Pomerene Treasurer George A. Hay and an executive committee of H. T. Beach John Lorenz and S H. Nicho Tas named. Also miscellaneous note about a 15 horsepower boiler for sale. Enquire at Age office.
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