This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1895
Page
2
The author argues the Democratic party aims to shift focus from tariff debates to other issues while preserving the tariff as the decisive public concern. It condemns the 1892 tariff policy shifts and asserts lasting prosperity depended on protective tariffs, urging a return to tariff protection to restore industry and national prosperity.
At the White House yesterday afternoon Secretary of State Richard Olney of Massachusetts and Attorney General Judson Harmon of Ohio were named to key posts. Harmon, born in Jefferson County, Ohio, is noted for a long career on the bench and in law.
Police report recounts J K Emmet an actor attempting to shoot his wife K Very Lytton during a quarrel near their home. The eight year old protege intervened to avert tragedy and Emmet was jailed on bail before later reconciling with his wife.
A group including Mrs. Mary Vass and Mrs. John Huss went to the Bebuylsill river to bathe and faced tragedy. Mrs. Vass died after going beyond depth. Anthony Brown attempted a rescue but drowned. Reports also note two other drownings near Washington Park and a boat accident where two were saved from drowning. The piece combines local fatalities with a broader note on a legal case and a looming telephone patent dispute involving major companies.
A series of large fires across Baltimore Milwaukee Kalamazoo Northampton and other towns on June 10 caused extensive property damage and homelessness. In Baltimore over 1250000 in losses were reported as flames consumed the East Muniment Street area. Kalamazoo suffered a major blaze at Dewing and Sons with total losses near 2000000. Milwaukee saw destructive fires including Forster lumber yards and Galli and Sons mills with damage up to 750000. Florence Mississippi and Chagiver Michigan also reported substantial losses.
Four men suffocated in the Alpine tunnel after a derailed engine backed into them. Debris and poor ventilation from a long abandoned Denver Leadville and Gunnison line hampered rescue efforts as workers battled smoke and water.
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder claims a World’s Fair highest award. The ad promotes Miles’ Piles remedy by William H. Williams and Co, selling for $1 per bottle through wholesalers and druggists with claims of guaranteed relief and private treatment options.
Ohio Weather and Crop Service reports improved vegetation in the north with rain but dry ground and fragile stands in wheat and oats. potatoes and corn show progress though meadows are short. Ohio miners vote 5121 cents to resume work, 4,851 against, amid mail delays. officials plan to restart Wednesday. A sailing party near Wickliffe meets tragedy as one man drowns while others are rescued. additional local deaths and political leadership meetings round out the report.
The piece notes Dr Kennedy's Favorite Remedy claimed to cure skin and blood diseases including salt rheum and scrofula with testimonials from Mrs Hodson Hodson's 1890 ankle disease is mentioned along with sales pitches for gasoline stoves refrigerators and a new sleeping car service to Chicago on the Pan Handle route with details on schedules and connections.
The Pennsylvania Lines offer liberal fare concessions for numerous summer events across the United States. Excursion tickets are available at Pennsylvania ticket offices and through connecting railways, with dates and destinations including Cleveland for the Republican League Convention, Chattanooga for the Epworth League Conference, Denver for the Educational Association Meeting, Baltimore for the Baptist Young People's Union, Boston for the Christian Endeavor Meeting, Boston to Boston for the Triennial Conclave, and Louisville for the G A R Encampment. Return limits vary and may be extended by special arrangement. public riders may also use these fares. Information available from local agents W T Kipp in Cusboeton or F Van Dusen in Pittsburgh.
Special bargains in napkins and wash goods with dramatic discounts. Napkins offered at 1.50 per dozen down from 2.50, a small batch sale while they last. Dimity and French or gandies priced around 40c and 29c per yard for organdies. Wash goods from 5c a yard up to 50c.
Zephyr Lane offers a new dress fabric at 10c4 per yard with fast colors and designs. Capes and ready made skirts are advertised at 334% off regular prices, inviting shoppers to buy cheaply while stocks last. If prices seem high, customers are urged not to buy.
The Fountain in Dorset street offers a broad stock of carpets from 10c hemp to fine Body Brussels or Moquet and matches 50c wool carpets in central Ohio. It promotes Hartford Brand at 75c, cites Coshocton County sales, and features Jackson waist and drapery brands along with umbrellas and parasols for the season.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.