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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
2
The Ohio Republican convention at Springfield nominates Gen. Asa S. Bushnell for governor on the sixth ballot, with Foraker for U. S. Senator and McKinley acclaimed. Delegates openly praise Sherman, while speeches focus on currency and protective tariffs amid a large, energized gathering.
Ex Governor Foster reports a Republican platform backing protective tariffs, bi metal money, fair elections, honest money, and strong national defense. The Ohio and national pages applaud McKinley as presidential candidate while denouncing the current administration and calling for a Republican legislature. An adjacent item notes a Maryland lynching of a Black man and other regional news.
Walter Quinton Gresham, aged about 70, dies quietly at 1:18 am after pneumonia and pleurisy. he served as secretary of state and held wartime and judicial roles. Born in Harrison County Indiana, he rose from a law practice to lieutenant colonel, brigadier general, and political leader allied with Grant. his career included service in the Indiana volunteers, a federal judgeship, and high cabinet posts under Arthur. His wife and daughter were with him. he urged care for his family in his final hours.
K L Lynarcer president of the Board of Public Works responds to a Columbus Press-Post item on May 16 alleging that Hartnett and Rownd pressed for bonds from lessees. He states he opposed sounding or consulting canal commissioners and explains he introduced a broader resolution, later narrowed to gas and oil lands, and demands the Press-Post publish the clarification.
The Pall Handle Route now operates with a Coshocton departure at 4 50 p m to Columbus and on to Peoria by through Pullman Sleeping Car via Logansport and Estner. In return the through-sleeper leaves Peoria at 7 p m daily for Columbus with Coshocton arrival at 10 10 a m. Apply to W H W Kipp Coshocton ticket agent.
The 107th General Assembly enters its second week with debate over Union seminary students and the boycott. A motion to reconsider actions on Union seminary was defeated, while a plan to raise a memorial fund to wipe out benevolent debts gained approval. The assembly also tackles polygamous marriages, local liquor veto, and adjourns sine die after a lengthy session.
Ad fragment touts Dr Price Cream Baking Powder as World’s Fair highest award winner. Peculiar text lists cures and products, mentions Williams Mfg Co Cleveland Ohio and CK & Stersen as sellers, rough pricing and distribution notes.
The Fountain store showcases a summer lineup of dress goods, silks, cottons, and ready made wrappers priced from 69 to 98 cents. Carpet sales highlight Hartford extra super at 50 cents a yard, Brussels at 60 to 70 cents, with portieres and lace curtains offered among spring values. Located in Coshocton, the shop promises excellent selection and prices.
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