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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1900
Page
9
A fragmentary miscellany mocks Dems and Republicans amid global affairs. It hints at McKinley’s presidency, South African tensions, Carnegie steel fortunes, and public calls for reform, with strained quips about Kentucky and Dialectical remarks on trusts and elections.
A syndicated column surveys late winter nuptials as Lent approaches, notes the "Solid South" fading into the "New South" amid rapid factory growth, rising Pacific trade profits, and looming economic optimism under Republican influence and industry leaders. It cites census shifts in Cuba and Puerto Rico, debates on aging wedlock, and a speculative glance at naval expansion and national strength.
A short review notes 10 900 casualties across the Cuba Philippines and South Africa conflicts. It cites 404 killed in action 24 died of wounds and 50 died from disease in the Philippine totals, with 3451 total across both wars over 18 months, praising the war department amid earlier criticism.
A report notes Acnenchtent’s push for a bridge over the Pan Handle tracks at Vine Street foot to ease east side pedestrians. A correspondent urges the Pennsyhama company to act now. Also, the Woman's Relief Corps announces memorial services for Anna Whittenmyer, past national president, at headquarters Friday at 8 p.m.
Reports from Cape Town and London detail Dutch revolts in Prieska Eenhardt and surrounding districts with leaders named Piet Moolman and Lucas Steinkamp. British forces under Lord Roberts push to contain boer activity as camps and artillery placements appear across the Modder river region. News notes money flowing to Boer widows and orphans, and calls for annexation debates in Parliament.
A heavy freight engine and a car fell through a Robinson Street trestle in Allegheny Pittsburgh injuring four aboard including conductor James Martin. Two firemen died A. K. Miller and E. G. Ward and engineer Samuel Brier escaped by leaping off.
Alfred C Harmer 73 longtime congressman from Pennsylvania's Fifth District dies at his Germantown home after kidney illness since last November. Washington mourns his loss as the House adjourns in respect. tribute and funeral arrangements to follow.
Working women are invited to contact Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham for confidential advice on health issues such as painful periods and backaches. The advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy well known in English speaking regions.
Washington March 7 President McKinley reiterated belief that Porto Ricans deserve free trade with the United States but cannot accept the idea that it is a constitutional right. He yielded to Congress on imposing a small tariff with revenues returned to the island.
Chicago March 7 Judge Tuthuls set aside the default against Orris E McLella the New Orleans millionaire and politician whose wife seeking divorce alleged cruelty. The court ruled the defendant who had sued for a divorce in New Orleans was not fully free from the proceedings in the court.
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