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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1903
Page
4
Governor Nash suggests January 29 as McKinley Day to honor William McKinley the late U S president. He urges school and college participation statewide, arguing the observance would deepen youth knowledge of his character and patriotism. The proposal notes no legal mandate, just public sentiment.
Coshocton city council approved Andrew Carnegie's library proposition amid strong unity and rhetoric praising the impact on town reputation. The piece lauds William Green, miner leaders, and the local miners' trust, marking a period of civic support and anticipated progress for the community.
Dayton Herald notes the grand tax duplicate at 1 990 855 388 up 21 605 288 from last year and that the 15 million dollar state levy reduction saves residents about 3 965 962 in total taxes. The piece argues heavy taxpayers gain most and contrasts Democratic press reaction.
A collage of papers comments on trolley networks in Ohio, Monroe doctrine debates, Republican and Populist party dynamics, court rulings on animals, antitrust remarks by Senator Hoar, and brisk ad notes. The snippets touch on governance, law, alcohol, tariffs, weather, and library links amid a transitional era.
Washington dispatch reports ongoing friction between the United States and Canada centered on the Hay Bond treaty pending in the Senate. The piece notes Newfoundland issues, pensions debate, General Wood remarks, and the demand for orators, with mentions of Fairbanks, McClellan, Dinsmore, and Rhode Island’s leadership. It also briefly covers two children saved from freezing near a school.
Telegraph report from Salt Lake City states that with the legislature convened and faction lines drawn the defeat of Apostle Reed Smoot for the United States senatorship appears unlikely. Smoot’s managers report strong support and he predicts victory barring death. Local notes mention Auditor Lamberson ill at home, W H King recovering and Lina Clark sick, Mrs E L Stanley undergoing tumor surgery at home with local doctors assisting.
Water from a left on spigot flooded the second floor of Coe hardware store Sunday. Stock was thoroughly soaked and unsalable. A street band played In the Good Old Summer Time on Monday morning, contrasting music with the weather.
The Colored Baptist church formed a Sunday school to meet weekly in city hall Sunday afternoons at 2 30.
A special Young People's meeting was held at the Presbyterian church with addresses by George M Gray Joseph Clark and Prof Hasmer and closing remarks by Rey Hamilton. At Mt Zion West Lafayette a service conducted by Rev Rainberger shows progress with good community interest. Joseph Roberson underwent jaw surgery after two years of nerve trouble performed by surgeons Drs McClain and Smith.
Isaac S. Helwig of Wills Creek and Olive Infield of Crawford Township married Thursday by Reverend W. E. Hant.
In Roscoe society notes, Thomas Le Retillery Jr. celebrated his 39th birthday with family and friends including Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Le Retillery Sr. and others. Various church socials, sewing and missionary gatherings, and sleigh parties are listed with attendees and cheerful outcomes, plus a marriage notice for Grace Cooper and William Hamacher and a singing highlight from Mrs. Cook.
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