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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1895
Page
2
The article quotes a Tribune plan to repeal all coinage laws and create a new American dollar with fixed silver and gold content, ensuring stable value. It notes reactions from Grover Cleveland and ForakerMcKinley alignments, and critiques Democratic and Republican positions on finance, tariffs, and party unity amid Ohio politics in 1890s era.
Secretary Hale Smith of the interior department discussed the silver currency question in Macon Georgia. He contrasted unlimited coinage at 16 to 1 with 18 to 1 free coinage and warned that 16 to 1 would force monometallism and devalue gold, while urging prudent limits to preserve prosperity. He predicted the next president would support unlimited silver coinage at 18 to 1.
Reported riots led to multiple arrests in Marquette as police detained Turua Out and Willina Corbett, Roger Tamsey, John Divyer and sixteen others on charges of deadly assault and unlawful interference with employers. Victims suffered severe wounds including a Belgian man named Paul Degrive and others with scalp injuries and facial trauma. The suspect released with a light caution while further arrests were expected.
A large scale walkout began with 3300 garment workers from the Garment Makers union striking in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. They aim to spread to over 5000 more workers in coats and vests amid long standing labor grievances against sweat shop conditions.
A report from Corinto and San Juan Del Sur describes Great Britain preparing a passive blockade and warships ordered to Central American ports. Nicaraguan officials resist, demanding 77500 dollars with a harbor withdrawal condition, while local unrest grows and Admiral Stephenson seeks London instructions.
Telegraphic dispatches from London and St Petersburg are questioned as exaggerated. Russia Germany and France allegedly intervened in a treaty matter but no solid basis found. Japan reportedly waives final Port Arthur possession, holding it as hostage for indemnity. United States stance favors open commerce with China. England’s Nicaragua ultimatum unsettled with British marines to Corinto. Corinto under martial law as residents flee.
National Mine Workers secretary Patrick Me Bryde writes from Trovaneus detailing a plan to settle the coal miners strike. He cites railroad mine ownership and freight costs as the dispute’s engine and calls for an interstate meeting to push a nine cent rate, risking mine shutdowns to force a resolution.
An OCR fragment advertises Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder with references to a World's Fair award and a dubious pile treatment claim. It imitates medical testimonials and promises mailing payment on receipt, showing a dated promotional style and garbled product references.
A drowning and a double tragedy unfold near Burhuin's wharf in Virginia as a boating accident follows a storm. In Paris a vast flood devastates Bouzey and surrounding villages killing dozens and causing immense property loss. The Epinal Nancy railway is submerged with breaches noted.
A series of natural gas explosions in Wilkinsburg Pittsburgh area wrecked four houses and injured two people. The blasts started at the Spindler residence on Swisswald Avenue and extended to nearby properties including the Dera and Springer houses, with residents rescued after the fires.
A Lake Erie disaster leaves the steam barge Crew members aboard the Sale Shepherd missing and presumed trapped after a collision or blow to the hull near midday. Rescue attempts report upper works damaged and several crewmen left on board as the remaining vessel drifted away. The event follows a rough weather day with reports of sinking and lifeboat separations.
The city, once home to Gen. Grant, marked his seventy fifth birthday with a speech by H D Estabrook and the donation of a 9 by 12 foot painting Peace in Union by Thomas Nast, to hang in Grant Memorial Hall. Evictions at Pullman as 150 families receive notices due to the long strike. none of the men can obtain work in the Pullman shops. Wheat markets surged with July futures up to 65 24 cents after opening.
Retailer touts an extensive spring and summer selection at low prices including 36 inch all wool serge and Henrietta at 25 cents per yard. Carpet department features 16 styles including Hartford wool extra super at six cents, Brussels at 50 cents, and Body Brussels at 1.25 dollars with free lining.
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