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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1903
Page
7
Councilmen at Large three to nominate M H Denzer H R McCurdy Lt Rue Township Trustees one to nominate J E Wolfe G W Mohler Treasurer Johnsoh McDowell Constable two to nominate William Jeffries Frank Thompkins Assessor North Precinct Charles Fones South Precinct Howard Weils
March 13 Chicago judge instructs jury in trial of Indian coal operators to find not guilty. Jury discharged as law cited was interstate commerce, not Illinois statutes, to be tried in federal court.
Washington reports suggest an early autumn extra session to ratify the Cuban reciprocity treaty is unlikely. Senators cite November elections and party organization needs as barriers to a quorum and a swift vote. The Republican steering committee discussed timing while Spooner prepares a final speech on the Panama Canal debate. Democratic senators plan a caucus to decide on treaty amendments.
Telegraph report from New York dated March 14 notes R G Dun & Company's weekly trade review predicting brisk spring and summer business. Orders are placed in large volumes and shipments are prompt, with retailers awaiting solid retail turnover and consumer demand across regions.
A mixed vintage of observations from Kentucky and national statistics. The piece contrasts moonshine suppression costs with rising oil fortunes and rail expansion, and recounts a farmer and his family using a plow with a wife at the labor end. It also reviews a long-standing bet on bachelors and maidens noting more single men than women in the U S, with higher male migration and birth rates affecting the balance.
A new Coshocton ice and cold storage company progresses with attorney T. H. Wheeler filing papers. Incorporators J. M. Almack R. A. Hanlon F. M. Almack D. B. Almack and N. C. Bush organize a $30 000 capital plant with site options secured and construction to start once organization completes aiming to open by next August. The project signals notable local industrial advancement.
New Orleans reports a levee threat near Baton Rouge with doubts over old and new embankments. Vicksburg notes worsening conditions as engineers claim some confidence while river gauges show rising water and widespread concern across multiple locations. Evansville and Cincinnati describe falling and rising rivers affecting losses and lines.
From Port Elizabeth South Africa comes word of a bottle recovered from the sea at Cape Re vense. It carried three meteorological papers signed by Captain Mark Breach of the Patriarch of Aberdeen dated September 29 1896. The message traces a voyage from Antwerp lasting about 2250 days and roughly 14000 miles via the Indian Ocean and Australian waters.
McLandburgh Williams in New York Times recalls a man and his wife as he speaks of the old simple story. The tale traces love and homeward dawns in a once bright life. The couple’s waiting bond is described with nostalgic regret.
Buffalo reports an inquest into the deaths of Mrs. Edwin Burdick and Arthur R. Pennell. Authorities say the Pennell inquiry will be thorough, aiming to determine if the Pennells' deaths were accidents or crimes. Subpoenas issued for key witnesses to unveil the facts.
In a reminiscence on New England hospitality Senator Hoar recalls dining with a Connecticut farmer. He reflects that hospitality has improved but still needs work and quotes a boyhood dinner featuring turkey and a forked remark about the bird becoming a “hughe tomor row” if portions are left.
The Daily Imperial News in Peking is ordered by the empress dowager to be subscribed to by all officials. The paper aims to retard reform and reflects the official stance against changes.
Friday the council failed to secure a quorum as spring fever kept members away. City Solicitor McDowell pressed ordinances while absent members were sought. A brief rump session adjourned to meet again Tuesday night March 17 with fire hose samples shown and five hundred feet to be ordered.
The Fifty eighth congress biographies, by new and returning members, reveal self portraits and political leanings. Notable entries include Robert Baker promoting Henry George theory, Burton and Byrd’s concise lines, and Amelia Jackson and Arsene Pujo detailing career paths and public duties.
The Republican primary election for Coshocton city and Tuscarawas township is set for Tuesday March 17 1903 from 11 am to 7 pm to nominate mayor city council members city solicitor city auditor city treasurer and board of public service members. Townships vote for trustee treasurer two constables two assessors and other offices with ballots on one ticket. Mass convention scheduled for March 1 at city hall to nominate council candidates and treasurer in each ward. Nominations must be filed by March 16 1903 with Boyd McConnells office. Only Republicans may vote. Canvass and appointments follow on March 19-20 at Boyd McConnells.
Real estate broker Dr G W Bendure sold multiple properties this week. Transfers include a South Seventh Street house to Bernard Stover, the W J Knight property on Tenth Street, the Elmer Miison property on Vine Street, and the John Perking property on Wilson Avenue.
A well attended smoker at Central Labor Hall hosted by the Federation of Labor union drew many guests from the trades council. A luncheon was served and the event was described as a very enjoyable one.
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