Marconi's Wireless Triumph Opens Oceanic Telegraph Era
In 1900s tone, the article notes Marconi’s successful wireless transatlantic messages from Poldhu Cornwall to Newfoundland. It places Morse and Field in historical context and claims wireless signals could soon become commercial, with 2300 miles covered and the English station linked to the British telegraph system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marconi
Samuel F. B. Morse
Baltimore
Washington
Atlantic
Cyrus W. Field
Poldhu
Cornwall
England
Newfoundland
Oly
Morse
Edison and
Bell
Monroe Doctrine and Americas Policy in Early 1900s Debates
A collection of editorials and notes discuss U S policy in the Caribbean and Venezuela. The pieces reference Admiral Dewey, the Monroe Doctrine, and potential imperial actions involving Germany and Britain, plus anecdotes about Andrew Carnegie, Bertillon system, Jewish naturalization in Roumania, and political hints from Ohio and Senator Hanna. The tone is opinionated and historical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington Post
Confort
Venezuela
Rochester Herald
South America
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Sam
Great Britain
Germany
Atlanta
Italy
West Indian
Wewey
England
Toledo Blade
Quotes from papers mix wit and foreign affairs
A collage of brief lines from various newspapers includes light satire on Santa Claus coal gas, ironclad quips on Allies and Monroe Doctrine, a Montana senator's offer for a grandson, Venezuelan policy mentions, and Holland's neutral stance in Venezuela.
Methodists Hustlers Raise Twenty Million Offering
Four years of church drive by bishops and pastors yielded full pledges after prayers hustling and steady effort. Methodists, the nation's largest Protestant group, completed a massive fund raising for church work, proving the denomination's resolve and organizational strength. Germany accepts arbitration by The Hague tribunal, ending initial coal operator opposition. Democratic camp shows little rush for gubernatorial nomination, noting no big plurality gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lone Robber Seeks Train Hold Up and Is Shot
A masked robber tried to hijack a Louisville and Nashville passenger train just outside Louisville. Conductor Jof Keene was seriously wounded in the head but survived. Keene fired a Winchester at the retreating assailant, who fled into the night with $25 and left no trace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Nashville
Jof Keene
Keene
New Speaker Cannon Faces Taxpayer Burden for DC Improvements
Washington dispatch notes public sentiment toward Joseph Cannon as speaker. Voters prefer federal funding for the DC beautification plan, hoping the government pays all costs. Mention of McMillan’s advocacy and Union Station progress under his influence. Roosevelt’s secret service protection and Lincoln compare figures in Congress are briefly cited. Training camps for new members stress acquainting with procedures and committee work, with emphasis on personal impact on future influence. Senator Scott proposes fixed six–year tenure for worn clerks to curb spoilage, met with civil service reform critique. ARTMUR W. DUNN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
District of Columbia
Committee On Appropriations
McMillan
Senator McMillan
Michigan
Union Station
Wiscoss
Trenibert Roosevelt
Secret
Secret Service
Lincoln
Congress
Senator Cullom
Representative Cushman
Ale Lincoln
West
Howeer
Muely
Scott
Civil Service
West Virginia
Artmur W. Dunn
Castro Defeats the Rebels in Barquisimeto Victory
Telegraph report from London and Caracas describes government forces under General Ceferino Castillo recapturing Barquisimeto and nearby towns San Carlos and Tinacillo after two days of street fighting. Casualties were 112 killed and 324 wounded. President Castro’s initiative key to the success, with Bowene urging settlement at The Hague. Dutch Prins Maurits cargo discharge in Venezuelan ports sparked criticism over British at Charybdis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Castro
United States
Bowene
Venezuela
International Peace Court
Hague
Barquisimeto
Lara
San Carlos
Tinaquillo
la Victoria
Revoluionists
Bowen
Prins Maurits
Venezuelan
Commodore Montgomerie
Charybdis
Giovanni Bausan
Montgomerie
Licensed to Marry in Muskingum and surrounding townships
In Muskingum county farmer Adam H. Bell and Annie B. Wilcox of Franklin township seek marriage. Other applicants include Edgar Cammaron aged 33 of Shreve, Martha A. McNeeley 28 of Avondale, Clyde L. Graham 21 of Pike township, Leora A. McKee 21 of Pike, Joseph A. Thompson 32 a commercial tourist from Harvey Illinois, Lillie M. Lightell 25 of Coshocton, Albert C. Reahing 28 a farmer of Lin ton township, and Floretta M. Steiner 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam H. Bell
Muskingum County
Annie B. Wilcox
Franklin Township
Edgar Cammaron
Shreve
Martha A. McNeeley
Avondale
Clyde L. Graham
Farmer
Pike Township
Leora A. McKee
Joseph A. Thompson
Harvey, Ill
Lillie M. Lightell
Coshocton
Albert C. Reahing
Linton Township
Floretta M. Steiner
Naptha Gas Leak Plunges Pottsville Residents Into Breathless Panic
A naptha pipe leak at the local gas plant filled Pottsville with heavy fumes, causing thousands to choke and gasp. In a city of 16,000 virtually everyone felt the effects, though there were no deaths and only near misses reported as residents reeled from the suffocating atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Ohio Railroads Grow Despite Dividend Gap
State Railroad Commissioner Morris released the annual Ohio report showing 9,059 miles of main line, up $3 from 1901, with capitalization of $310,705,197. Dividends were paid on $825,202 of Ohio lines, from 21 of 52 operating companies. Also notes moves and local illnesses in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Morris
New Year Greeting by Rec. J. W. Toland
A booklet titled New Year Greeting by Rec. J. W. Toland has been issued and shared with his followers. It invites readers to begin the year with better living, amid messages of heavenly contemplation and earnest prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rec. J. W. Toland
Social Club Notes Fill Coshocton Week
Mrs. W. G. Hay hosts Stitchery club. Coshocton High School class of 1902 holds a reunion with charades. Mr. and Mrs. French Miser celebrate fifth wedding anniversary with wooden motifs. Various clubs meet on Main Street and South Seventh Street. Miss Eva Lloyd to wed Arthur Gamble in Ava Oklahoma. Wedding of May Lightell and Joseph A. Thompson at North Eighth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hay
Stitchery Club
South Lawn Avenue
William R. Lynde
C. E. Anderson
8. H. Nicholas
J. P. Forbes
L. C. Robinson
H. T. Clark
H .B. Hay
Warner Hay
Robert Hanlon
C. D
Coshocton High School
Edna May
South Sixth Street
Miss Hay
Harry Speckman
Richer
French Miser
Cheatnut Street
Pedro
Nellie Fisher
James Preston
F. E Pomerene
Chester Smith
Mrs. Miser
Historical Club
H. W. James
Mainstreet
Kar
James
Mae Hutchinson
Mary
Rosaline James
W. C. Frew
BE. C. Carr
James Stocking
Washington, Pa
David Houston
South Seventh Street
Fannie Marshall
T. L. Montgomery
North Fourth Street
M. Q. Baker
W. A. Himebaugh
F. E. Pomerene
L. P. Gallagher
George Hay
Pompeii
Rose Hesket Ward
Dickens
H. R. McCurdy
John A. Hanlon
Sarah Marshall
Eva
Emma Jacobs
Carrie Duncan
Margaret Miarke
Lulu
Mabel Boyd
Anita Fisher
Lena Ayres
Emma
Eva McNary
Joseph Swigert
Miss Duncan
Miss Clarke
Lena Ayers
Miss Marshall
Eva Lloyd
Thomas Lloyd
Ava
Oklahoma
Arthur Gamble
W. F. Danning
Main Street
Seth Snyder
Virgil Loos
Agnes Hagans
Will Compton
P. P. de Part
Will Schah
Limeheon
North Eighth Street
Miss May Lightell
Joseph A. Thompson
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Root
Chaffee
Smith
Manilla
Glenn
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Bertillon
Roumanian Senate
Hay
Hanna
Chiccis
Wise House
Apery
Santa Claus
Chicago News
Clark
Montana
Memphis
Missouri
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Holland
Lone Robber
Charleston
W. Va
Trank meCiung
Lovkow
Fayette County
George Hedge
34Th
New England
New England’ Watch Co
Tad Maiden Lane
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Spreckles’ Bldg
Sackrands Co
Trace Manns
VUVFU
Copymanis Ac
Tony Auid Weoltan
Eney
Tllinoisa Mana
Soot
the Age
London
Willemstad
Curacao
Maracaibo
Falke
Harry Furchey
Steubenville
Kate McCabe
Orange Street
Lawrence
Ben
Chestnut Street
Martin Kirker
Kate Temple
Vine Street
Daisy Wilcoxon
Bernice DeHart
May Denman
Edna Hay
Agnes Carlton
Grace Carr
Winifred Hanlon
Cleveland
Parkview
Nelva Speckman
Helen Herbig
Nellie Gosser
Wellie Severns
Agnes Hanlon
Lightell
Cincinnati
Lenora Cox
Lara Bucklew
Roy Erkman
Miss Funk
Chicdzo
Marie Crow
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Pomerene
Carrie Hunt
Iva McCoy
Hagans
Guy Meek
W. H. Williams
Cambridge Road
Kate
Della McClure
Carl Manner
M. Hay
West Lafayette
Reed Hotel
Margie Agnew
Marie Hay
Wilma Clark
Mary Selby
Kate Cantwell
Jessie Smith
Frank DeHart
Homer Lowihart
Charles Denman
Ray Speckman
Quincy Barnes
Raymond Smith
Eugene Juynde
Harry Beall
Fred Cantwell
Rev
J. 5. Ebersole
The
Baptist Church
Fred Trott
Cambridge Street
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