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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
7
Dr William F Wilson director of the Philadelphia museums introduces miniature world boxes to spark student interest in travel natural products and industry. City libraries will loan boxed country exhibits with about 200 items and photos to teachers for two weeks, with ten countries completed and more coming.
A San Francisco Call Santa Cruz correspondent reports flames seen atop a redwood in Big Basin State Park. It is the third such sighting in fourteen months. The fire burns steadily though sometimes slowly, with the tree’s heart decayed and burning like punk until a hole forms and embers flare. It stood 140 feet tall at ignition, now about ninety feet.
The Hartwell Presbyterian church began a twenty six day prayer service as reported by the Cincinnati Enquirer. Each day prays for congregation members by alphabetical group starting with A then E and continuing through the alphabet. The service was devised by pastor Dr. Charles F. Walker.
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Barren County Grocery and Hardware plant, the Masonic building, B F Bradford building, J T Deph building and those occupied by Good Brothers and D A Hieger in Glasgow Kentucky. Loss placed at 55000. A boy named Jim Harrison suffered a broken leg when a wall fell on him.
Judge Putnam in the United States circuit court considers an amended petition by John E. Blackman alleging officers withheld stock held in trust. He is to request a trustee to manage the property pending a board of directors election. another hearing is scheduled for Saturday.
Annapolis Md Jan 23 evidence before a court martial supports claims officers on duty at Bancroft hall tolerated hazing by upperclass midshipmen Midshipman Mayo testified that Lt P Snyder in charge last Sept used language implying discipline through hazing methods Nearby floods raise landslide threat Geneva Jan 23 a large slide endangers Champton and Graugnay villages with 1700 residents evacuated Government engineers say stopping the slide is impossible and more villages face danger
Historical grain and farm product pricing list. includes Wheat, Oats, Buckwheat, Potatoes, Onions, Cabbage, and various meats with per unit or per pound quotes. Indicates market rates and seller identifiers in a scraped OCR fragment.
A fragmented ledger of staple prices shows flour per barrel at 5.20, various flour and meal products priced by quantity, buckwheat and beans by unit, butter and eggs by dozen, potatoes and cabbage per pound, onions per bushel, salt per barrel, and country ham. The list reads like a historical price sheet with ad hoc units and irregular spacing.
East Buffalo cattle and hog prices show ranges from good to choice with steers at 4 0 to 5 0 per hundredweight and hogs around 5 90 to 6 00. Chicago and Cleveland listings include cattle, sheep and lambs with varied grades and values, while Pittsburg and Toledo report wheat, corn and rye prices and assorted meat futures.
The renowned actor patrons a heavy itinerary this season with Don Carlos and The Merchant of Venice among top favorites. Mansfield’s January shows run in Baltimore and Philadelphia while February moves through Pittsburg Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Toronto and Boston before returning to New York banners. He notes acting as a gift not a taught craft and argues inspiration powers true performance.
A discussion on acting that champions embodying the character fully to persuade audiences. It contrasts shallow, outward performance with deep identification, arguing genuine portrayal requires immersion. It cites Napoleon Macbeth Hamlet and Nero as examples and warns against mockery of others' interpretations.
J H Schaffner under contract to H B Baker of St Louis gains fame after late-season surge riding long priced winners. The article traces shifts in jockey pay and status, noting rising lightweights and newcomers like Walter Miller William Knapp and David Nivol challenging veteran stars. It asks whether seasoned riders regain prestige next season or if the young crowd keeps the top mounts.
Daybook, a pacer with a 2:09.14 mile time, will be trained by James Carpenter next season. Carpenter previously campaigned Advancer, who posted a 2:11% time last season.
Sir Thomas Dewar, donor of the Dewar auto racing cup first contested at Ormond Beach Florida, cannot attend the second race in America this winter due to parliamentary duties amid unsettled conditions.
Inquiries arise over why a strong polo team plays few games this season. Manager Fuhr says a major equestrian will arrive from Cincinnati this week and must be stalled, delaying polo for several days. Coshocton travels to Mt Vernon this week, Knox county visits next, then Utica returns.
Nellie Donegan, famed as the skaterial queen, appeared at the Main Street rink with evening shows and new, difficult stunts unseen this season. Under Richardson skate company management she is billed as the attraction for daily matinees and parities. Also cited is Mrs Mollie Holt's remarkable recovery from a severe lung ailment after using King’s New Discovery, now sold by local druggists with trial bottles available.
Manila reports T H Pardo De Tavara resigns from the United States Philippine commission stating Filipinos should have a portfolio. The move sparks talk of a Filipino congress delegate and Ide’s appointment as governor amid the reshuffle.
A Pittsburg Post verse envisions a congressman entering historic halls and delivering a magnetic speech to awaken the nation. The speaker foresees bold advocacy on state concerns, likening the figure to Clay and hoping for a future moment to act, perhaps with an adjournment motion.
In the New York World, Mr. Jones asks who claimed he would abstain this year. Mr. Small counters noting his wife said you kept your seat through all acts last night. The exchange paints a scene of a lively night and social chatter.
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