Marconi Triumph Signals Wireless Atlantic Reach
The article traces telegraph milestones from Morse to Field and notes Marconi has successfully transmitted messages across the Atlantic by wireless. It cites experiments from Poldhu and Newfoundland, predicts a commercial wireless line once English and telegraph systems connect, and ranks Marconi beside Morse Edison and Bell as a landmark in early 20th century communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcon
Samuel F. B. Morse
Baltimore
Washington
Atlantic
Cyrus W. Field
Marconi
Poldhu
Cornwall
England
Newfoundland
Tully
Morse
Wdison and
Bell
The Monroe Doctrine in a world of imperial tempests
A collage of 1900s editorials discusses the Monroe Doctrine in Caribbean tensions with Dewey and the fleets, appeals to Britain and Germany over Venezuela debts, and U S policy. It notes Secretary Root’s Manila testimony changes, Carnegie’s Scottish purchase, and Roumanian naturalization moves amid a slate of political hints and stock political chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
Washington Post
Venezuela
Rochester Lerald
South America
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Cunele
Sam
Britain
Germany
Atlanta
What Other Papers Say and Political Jabs
A collage of snappy quotes from national papers pokes fun at Santa Claus, the Monroe Doctrine, and U S policy. It notes humor about coal gas, a senator offering a grandson a milion dollars, Missouri and Venezuela policy talk, Holland’s rise in Europe, and neutrality stance from the Baltimore American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Chicago News
Methodists Hustlers Raise Twenty Million Offering
Four years ago Methodist bishops urged a twenty million dollar modern offering. Pastors and active members prayed hustled and pledged the full amount. The drive boosts church work and strengthens the organization across the country. Germany agrees to arbitration at The Hague while Democratic hopes for the gubernatorial nomination wane as a 90 000 plurality losses loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Lone Robber Tries Train Hold Up Near Louisville
A masked robber attempted to hold up a Louisville and Nashville passenger train near the city, shot conductor Jeff Keene in the head, but fled after a brief exchange of fire. Keene escaped injury after firing at the robber, who disappeared with $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Nashville
Jeff Keene
Keene
Winchester
Relative of the Sheriff Finds Civil War Canteen Hidden Treasure
Charleston dispatch reports near Lavout Fayette County a farmer uncovered an old army canteen beneath a stone on a Civil War site. Inside resembled a hoard valued at 1,238 in gold silver and paper money. The canteen bore the mark George Hedge of Ohio and is linked to Union soldiers camped on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
FrankineCiling
Lavhout
Fayette County
George Hedge
Sith Ohio
New Speaker Timels Mes and Civil Service Debate
Washington December 31 Special The People of Washington show lukewarm support for Joseph G Cannon as speaker and prefer government funding for beautification. The piece notes McMillan’s dream, Roosevelt’s security detail, Lincoln figures in Congress, and Scott’s tenure reform idea for worn clerks. ARTHUR W. DUNN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
District of Columbia
McMillan
Senator McMillan
Michigan
Union
Roosevelt
Secret Service
Lincoln
Congress
Senator Cullom
Representative Cushuiun
Abe Tuncoli
West
Whart
Mattinakes
Scott
Civil Service
Spoksman
Hunter
West Virginia
Arthur W. Dunn
Castro Defeats the Rebels in Venezuela’s Barquisimeto Victory
Telegraph report from Willemstad and Caracas detail President Castro's forces recapturing Barquisimeto and reoccupying San Carlos and Tinacoillo amid two days of fierce street fighting. General Castillo led government troops while Generals Solagnie and Penalofa led the rebels. Casualties cited as 11% killed and 324 wounded. Bowen discussed peace court mediation. Dutch Prins Maurits blocked ports under British alert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Castro
United States
Bowen
Venezuela
International Peace Court
Hague
Barquisimeto
Lara
San Carlos
Tinaquillo
Solagnie
Penalofia
Ceferino Castillo
la Victoria
Prins Maurits
Carso
Commodore Montgomerie
Charybdis
Giovanni Bausan
Montgomerie
Licensed to Marry in Muskingum and Franklin Townships
A list of couples seeking marriage licenses includes Adam H. Bell, a Muskingum County farmer, to Annie E. Wilcox of Franklin township, and Edgar Cammaron, 33, a Shreve section hand, to Martha A. McNeeley, 28, of Avondale. Other entries name Clyde L. Graham, 21, Pike township farmer, with Leora A. McKee, 21, of Pike. Joseph A. Thompson, 22, a Harvey commercial tourist, with Lillie M. Lightell, 25, Coshocton. Albert C. Reahing, 28, Lin ton township farmer, with Floretta M. Steiner, 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam H. Bell
Muskingum
Annie E. Wilcox
Franklin Township
Edgar Cammaron
Shreve
Martha A. McNeeley
Avondale
Clyde L. Graham
Farmer
Pike Township
Leora A. McKee
Joseph A. Thompson
Harvey, Il
Lillie M. Lightell
Coshocton
Albert C. Reahing
Linton Township
Floretta M. Steiner
It Smelled fix Telegraph to The Age Pottsville Gas Leak
In Pottsville on December 31 a Captha pipe leak at the gas plant released a heavy atmosphere that blanketed the city. Thousands awakened choking and gasping for breath. the 16,060 residents were nearly all affected, though there were no deaths and only a few came close to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
Ohio Railroads Report Shows Growth in Main Line Mileage
State Rail road Commissioner Morris filed the annual report with the governor. Ohio has 9,059 miles of main line, up 83 from 1901, with capitalization of 310,705,197 dollars. Dividends were paid on 21 of 52 operating companies, totaling 825,203 dollars. Leaves a Good Town notes Harry Furchey plans to move to Steubenville. Sick lists mention Miss Kate McCabe G. S. Lawrence and Mrs. Martin Kirker. A New Year Greeting booklet by Rev. J. W. Toland is distributed to his flock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Morris
Kate McCabe
Orange Street
G. S. Lawrence
Ben
Chestnut Street
Martin Kirker
Rec
J. W. Toland
Society and Club Activities Highlight Coshocton Year
Mrs W G Hay hosts Stitchery club on South Lawn. Coshocton High School class of 1902 holds reunion with Miss Edna Hay on South Sixth Street. Mrs French Miser marks fifth wedding anniversary with wooden themed party. The Historical club hosts Napoleon Tea at Main Street home. Various social events fill weekly calendar including parties at Chestnut, Vine, and North Fourth streets with dinners, games, lofts and sleighing. A number of residents attend gatherings, and May Lightell to wed Joseph A Thompson in a small North Eighth Street ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Hay
Stitchery Club
South Lawn Avenue
William R. Lynde
C. E. Anderson
S. H. Nicholas
J. P. Forbes
L. €. Robinson
H. T. Clark
H .B. Hay
Warner Hay
Robert Hanlon
C. D
Coshocton High School
Edna Hay
South Sixth Street
French Miser
Chestnut Street
Pedro
Nellie Fisher
James Preston
F E Pomerene
Chester Smith
the Historical Club
E. W. James
Main Street
Roche
James
Denman
Mary James
Kate Temple
Vine Street
Daisy Wilcoxon
Bernice DeHart
May Denman
Agnes Carton
Grace Carr
Winifred Hanlon
Cleveland
George Hay
South Seventh Street
Pompeii
Rose Hesket Ward
Dickens
H. R. McCurdy
John A. Hanlon
North Eighth Street
Miss May Lightell
Joseph A. Thompson
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Root
Chaffee
S Ulth
Manilla
Glenn
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Bertillon
Roumanian Senate
Hay
Hanns
Wise House
Clark
Montana
Memphis
Missouri
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Holland
Lone Robber
New England
Coormants &c
Aketch
Seadrignian
Timels Mes
Senator Scott
the Age
London
Willemstad
Curacao
Maracaibo
Falke
Harry Furchey
Steubenville
Parkview
Telva Speckman
Helen Herpie
Nellie Gosser
Nellie Severns
Agnes Hanlon
David Houston
Fannie Marshall
T. L. Montgomery
North Fourth Street
M. Q. Baker
W. A. Himebaugh
F. E. Pomerene
L. P. Gallagher
Lightell
Cincinnati
Home Lady
Lenora Cox
Lara Bucklew
C. Roy Erkman
Chicago
Miss Funk
Marie Crow
Los Angeles
Cal
Frank Pomerene
Carrie Hunt
Iva McCoy
Rs. Hagans
Guy Meek
Georgia Voorhees
Hagans
Sarah Marshall
Eva
Emma Jacobs
Carrie Duncan
Margaret Clarke
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. Darling
Seth Snyder
Virgil Loos
Agnes Hagans
Will Compton
P. P. de Hart
Will Schah
W. H. Williams
Cambridge Road
Mary
Kate
Della McClure
Carl Manner
C M Hay
West Lafayette
Reed Hotel
Margie Agnew
Marie Hay
Wilma Clark
Mary Selby
Kate Cantwell
Jessie Smith
Frank DeHart
Homer Swihart
Charles Denman
Ray Speckman
Quincy Barnes
Raymond Smith
Eugene Linde
Harry Geall
Fred Cantwell
Rev
J.S. Ebersole
The
Baptist Church
Fred Trott
Cambridge Street
Cortormeny
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