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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1885
Page
4
The piece debates Manning administration finance, Panama Canal funding, and lottery plans, plus the New York political scene with Tammany and reformers. It discusses Cleveland, Foraker, and Winthrop, and touches on British press trials, Cincinnati elections, and criminal trials. It reflects a mosaic of late 19th century political strife and reform debates.
The long trial of Minnie Wallace Walkup ends in acquittal on charges of poisoning her husband the Emporia mayor. Evidence shows arsenic use was common in the deceased, while defense proves she bought poison for cleaning and facial remedies. Governor Hoarzy proclaims Thanksgiving Day November 26, 1885 in Ohio.
An eyewitness account at Jerome Park describes affluent spectators including a South family at the Grandstand betting heavily on horse races. A severe accident leaves multiple riders dead or dying as crowds cheer, highlighting social contrasts and the peril of betting culture at the venue.
The piece reviews a water color show at the Society of Fine Arts on 23rd Street as the best New York has seen, notes progress in black and white, and recalls earlier efforts by the Salonnaygund Club. It also reports on election results, crime patterns, and a candy-store promotional stunt that drew crowds.
A Washington dispatch discusses Democratic influences in Ohio and the national approach to Chinese oppression and territorial policy. It raises concerns about enforcement, protection of Chinese subjects, and potential government responses amid public distrust. The piece also promotes J. Compton’s agency offering Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with a trial bottle.
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