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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1895
Page
2
The piece argues for Foraker in the Senate race, contending Republican tariff policy harmed laborers and that free raw materials were a sham. It cites immigrant arrivals, trade figures, and McKinley era exports to claim boosting domestic demand and wages will grow American markets.
The article discusses pension reductions and the fairness of disability claims, attacks tariff policy as injurious to American industry, and urges a Republican program. It notes a state association of Republican editors planning a meeting in Columbus with officers elected and constitutional resolutions adopted.
Delegates and visitors from the Afth International convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America, about forty thousand, gathered at Druid Hill park in Baltimore. A 500-voice choir led by Prof. Robin son performed welcome songs as President John S Chap man spoke, and Rev H M Wharton welcomed attendees. The second day featured sunrise prayers, committee reports praising growth and unity, and nominations including John N Chapman for president.
Reports describe severe flooding and wind damage across Dunbar Pennsylvania and Silver City New Mexico. In Dunbar, lightning struck a Presbyterian church member, telegraph poles fell, tracks washed out, bridges swept away, mines flooded, and thousands in losses at Dunbar Fire Brick and Ferguson mine. In Silver City heavy rains caused six foot flood depths, wrecked hotels including Broadway and Tremont, destroyed post office, stores flooded, libraries ruined, and rail lines washed for miles with extensive property losses.
Eighteen inches under a basement floor in Englawood detectives unearthed a blood stained undergarment believed tied to Minnie Williams. Inspectors and a physician confirmed blood markings on the fabric and Holmes faces murder charges in Chicago.
Dynamite exploded while tamping near Willow Springs on the drainage canal killing three laborers and injuring a fourth. Names given include William Kelly, Thomas Soaker, Joseph Smith and Matt Tealy with varying ages and residences. contractors were McArthur Brothers.
About 400 workers walked out at the Lake Shore foundry pipe shop at 6 am over wage cuts and restoration demands from 1.80 to 1.45 daily. The report covers strikes, cyclone damage in Ohio, and various local notices including deaths, accidents, and political campaign planning in Springfield and state events.
A Madrid dispatch describes a fierce clash between Cuban insurgents and the escort of Capt. Gen. Martinez Campos between Manzanillo and Bahía de la Amol. Gen. Santocildes fell leading a charge to cover retreat. Campos ordered a breakout and evacuated the wounded, while letters to Gen. Valdes and Gen. Navarro urged rapid reinforcement. Yellow fever raged in June with 2,900 cases and 104 deaths among troops.
The national silver reform committee, with one representative from each state and territory, finished its work. Judge Henry G. Miller of Chicago was chosen permanent chairman and WH. Acklen permanent secretary. Executive members named include A. J. Warner, A. Walcott, N. C. Blanchard, George E. Bowen, and Judge A. J. Rucker. Bureaus to promote silver literature will be in Chicago Nashville and San Francisco. Committees to organize bi metallic leagues and county and state bodies are set.
Excursion tickets to Boston for Knights Templar Conclave use will be sold August 19 to 25 with half-rate for children aged five to twelve and reduced fare via connecting railways. Stopovers include Atlantic City Cape May Asbury Park and Philadelphia sights like Independence Hall and the U S Mint. Information available from Pennsylania Line stations or F Van Dusen Pittsburgh Pa.
The Fountain D. G. Co advertises a July sale offering half price on many items with 10 dollar purchases turning into 20 dollar value. Shoppers from Coshocton and surrounding counties flock daily to stock up on spring and summer goods including linens lace curtains and apparel while prices push a “biggest picnic” promise.
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