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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1900
Page
21
Fragmented commentary critiques Democrats and British actions in Transvaal while noting farm and factory counts in Connecticut and Ohio politics. Mentions Roberts and Kitchener and hints at prosperity rhetoric used by Republicans.
A jumble of political commentary notes Bryan’s Nebraska Senate bid, praise from specific figures, and opposition quips. It discusses widow Lawton’s potential annuity, Democrat momentum, gold and silver debates, and Anglo–French-Venezuelan coverage, ending with Cuba’s status and U.S. democratic ties.
The United States overestimated Spain at the war’s start while Britain underestimated Transvaal. The outcome highlights the benefits of a strong scare before fighting versus paralysis during combat.
Coshocton had gone nine months without a serious blaze until Tuesday when hose company No. 2 responded to a roof fire at G. F. Wilcoxon’s Fifth Street home near the steel works. They found a minor spot caused by a panhandle engine or chimney spark and put it out with a few buckets. damage will be minimal.
Ernest Gamble renowned bass and London Paris season performer returns to Cashecton for a January lecture course at the opera house. He brings Maud Ribll, famed Leschetizky pupil, solo pianist who toured with Patti and Melba, noted for refined technique and charm. The program promises the most noted musical event Cashecton has seen in years.
City building trades continue active despite January weather with workers scarce yet well paid. Insiders predict Cashoetun will see more new structures this year than at any previous time.
At the regular meeting of Coshocton Odd Fellows aid Monday evening the following officers were installed: Robert Bord district deputy grand master. GB Wilhelm noble grand. J. L. Wright vice grand. George C. Rintner treasurer. Robert H. Love secretary. William Tireen chaplain. J. D. Wisenberg RLS. NL Gi Perreylyman LS. George J. Irwin L.S. Warden. Charles Tash conductor. A. L. Crowthers. Res. Vice Roy Carnos. Vote Charles Chirk. Res. rraften Carnes. LS.
Bills approved include amugation to 3680195 for Denman i bridge rip rap wall and embankment repairs in Virginia and White Exes and Bethlehem townships. Also notes on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy claims and local drugstore sale with testimonials from W Fisher of Liberty and R Churchill of Berlin Vermont.
Alfred J. Henry of the Weather Bureau reports an Army Corps plan to build a Niagara River dam near Buffalo to raise Lake Erie about three feet and Lake Michigan Huron about one foot. The aim is to balance lake levels amid drainage canal effects and river cross sections, with details kept secret and tied to Chicago water management debates.
The survey shows the St Clair river bed has deepened about 20 feet in 18 years due to water washing. This erosion, along with a deeper river channel, would lower Lake Huron and Lake Michigan levels and affect St. Marys River below the rapids, highlighting how river changes influence lake water levels and the potential offset from proposed dam plans.
Nebraska Senator John M. Thurston writes a ballad titled The Rose in praise of Miss Lola Purman of Florida. The verse extols romantic devotion, while accompanying opinions on British tactics and imperial ambitions appear in the same fragmentary column.
Frankfort dispatch reports Colonel John H Whallen swore out a warrant against Senator S B Harrell for obtaining money under false pretense after Harrell claimed Goebel support but accepted funds to influence his vote. Whallen details multiple large sums and bets tied to Goebel’s bid for governor. The piece also notes Republican caucus nominations and rumors Bradley may contest Blackburn’s senate seat.
The Surgeon General seeks 25600 dollars for quarantine service as bubonic plague concerns rise in the Orient and South America. News notes also mention the Edenmoor losing its propeller and drifting toward the Asores.
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