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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1903
Page
4
Coshocton county Republican Central committee members are asked to meet at the city hall in Coshocton on May 9 at 1 30 p m to set the time for the state convention delegates and to decide county convention timing. A P Stewart secretary M A McConnell chairman.
The New York Evening Post critiques President Roosevelt praising his evolving political tact as he campaigns across states. The piece notes Iowa as an example and compares him to McKinley, arguing Roosevelt has learned to awaken national pride in each state and entered a broader, better equipped phase after the White House assassination attempt.
Irving M. Scott, San Francisco Union Ironworks manager, died at home. He championed building the battleship Oregon as a Pacific coast labor of pride, leading to famed voyages and battles in the Spanish American War era. The Oregon set records, fought Spain’s fleet, and inspired American naval prowess.
The passage honors Irving M. Scott and his crew for constructing the Oregon, lauding the ship as a labor of pride and national duty. It contrasts the Oregon with other famous vessels, noting the Constitution and Hartford museum roles, the Kearsarge's fate, and the American Navy's evolving might. It urges marking Scott’s tomb with the line He built the Oregon.
The piece argues that Russia uses Finland to mask tyranny, citing exile without trial, searches, and abrogation of constitutional rights. It notes Russia’s historical friendship with the United States rests on convenience, while Manchuria actions and inland violations reveal insincerity in allied ties.
St Clair McKelway writes in the Independent Democratic Eagle that Grover Cleveland is the only Democratic nominee who can win next year. He argues Cleveland would settle platforms and restore stability, while opposing factions would be checked by his presidency. He hints at possible reconsideration if Democrats nominate him and notes Western sentiment in doubt.
The piece argues that Democrats and Populists distrust Cleveland as a potential third term, warning a split with gold Democrats Palmer and Buckner and predicting a shift toward Socialism. It claims Bryan followers oppose Cleveland, fearing a two party split and a stronger rival would violate the two term tradition.
Samuel Hains, formerly of this county and now living in Bloomfield Indiana, writes he has read The Age since spring 1866 and finds the paper a welcome twice weekly link to his home in Ohio and its people, cherishing old connections.
The United States bears a smaller per capita national debt than major powers. Australia leads with $263, France $150, Britain $75, and the U S $12. In 1865 debt reached $2.381 billion with 7.3 percent interest, now about $930 million with half at 2 percent. The phrase positions the U S as financially strongest globally.
The column blends light satire with Ohio politics noting Frank Monnett leading a boycott of judges, gear shifts in party control, and repeated talk of third terms for congressmen. It highlights Johnson’s influence in Wyandot and Van Wert counties, criticisms of the McLean faction, and a push among several Ohio Republicans for third terms amid shifting allegiances.
A collection of satirical notes on politics and society, mockingly weighing changes in councils, fashion, weather roles, presidential endorsements, royal scandal, and speculative political insinuations about Roosevelt and Vanderbilt amid light gossip. The tone is wry and opinionated.
The Cleveland boss Johnson faces a party split at the state convention over nominating a U S senator. Rankin may seek Seventh district congress, Burnham eyed lieutenant governor. Attorneys plan to defeat Burkett Summers and Sheets for the supreme bench with labor backing and a new permanent organization. Executive committee members and headquarters at Neil House coordinate the effort to push a “fair judiciary.”
Members plan a May reception and grand ball on Thursday May 21 at Forbes hall with Shepler Newton orchestra. Crowned May queen to feature, rooms opened for the invitation affair promising a royal good time.
Before the game Indians from the Sioux Baseball group faced the Coshocton Lizards who defeated them. Miss Frances Donahew traveled to Newcomerstown this morning to spend Sunday.
In Hartford Connecticut on May 2 a wedding at Christ Episcopal church was stopped when Rev. Dr. Goodwin announced the ceremony postponed due to A Lincoln Chase being divorced. The couple then married later at another clergyman’s home.
Samuel Engle died Friday night at the state hospital in Columbus from consumption. He was 52, a Civil War veteran and pension recipient, survived by his son Wesley who lives at the Soldiers' Orphans' Home in Xenia and attended the funeral. Interment followed at South Lawn cemetery under Odd Fellows auspices with Rev. Dillin presiding. A miscommunication delayed his arrival until Monday. Death of Mrs Miller follows at her North Eleventh Street home. Nora Miller, 25, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Askrens, died Saturday. Funeral was held Monday at 2 PM, interment at South Lawn cemetery with Rev. J. S. Ebersole officiating.
Surveyor Moore visited Newcomerstown Monday to inspect the new Tuscarawas bridge. Workmen are driving piling and construction will be pushed as rapidly as possible.
A lively Monday evening at the Plainfield lodge saw the Plainfield chapter and the visiting lodge present as eight candidates were admitted to the third degree marking a notable initiation segment for the Odd Fellows.
The Robinson Carnival company sets up a street carnival in Uhrichsville from May 25 through May 30 under the auspices of area business men.
Mrs. Lucy Stover, long ill at her Main street home, is reported much worse. Her son Harry Stover was summoned from Columbus to be with her.
Pennsylvania Lines announces excursion tickets to Los Angeles San Francisco St Louis Boston and western southern regions with dates in May June July for events including the Presbyterians General Assembly National Association of Major Plumbers Saengerfest National Educational Association and Junior Order United American Mechanics One way second class settlers and colonists tickets apply April 1 through June 15 for California and western routes. For details contact nearest ticket agent. Harry Ransom from Hocking Valley Railroad spent Sunday at his Columbus home.
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