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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1899
Page
2
Seven scientific missions roam Central America fearing being mistaken for invaders as revolutions erupt about every other week. Edward Atkinson, controversial figure, talks of going to the Philippines and would rely on the flag to shield him from Filipino bullets.
The text critiques treachery in the Dreyfus affair and contrasts it with Labor unrest and tariff policy. It notes Republican trepidation over Wilson tariff plans, a secretary’s denial of Britain talks, the Chinese empress recalling Li Hongzhang, and mentions Philippine service losses and plentiful work. It portrays patriotic soldiers and political rhetoric amid ongoing national questions.
The piece argues that under Republican rule Cuba prospers while Democratic conditions caused downturns. It claims trusts are harmless in prosperity and active in depression, contrasts Republican gains with Democratic threats, and muses on political opponents and historical wisdom. It references Solomon and remarks on Philippine war pundits.
Elaborate preparations mark Admiral Dewey’s return to Washington with a 17 gun salute and a massive civic parade on Pennsylvania Avenue. He and the president will review from near the treasury. Tuesday features a sword presentation by Congress and a Capitol procession with the cabinet. Mrs. Washington McLean hosts the admiral at her Farragut Square home.
Aguinaldo presses for recognition of his government but the insurgent army remains ready to extend fighting. General staff in Washington sees no clear path to comply and end the fray soon.
Admiral Dewey departed New York at 12 15 pm with a large party including his son George B Dewey brother Charles Dewey wife Captain Lamberton and several naval officers for Washington. The trip followed the most elaborate special train ever run by the Pennsylvania railroad arriving in the capital around 5 pm. The voyage and ceremonies have taxed the admiral whose health has grown worn from constant public functions.
The passage argues the trust conference acts as a safety valve for antitrust critics and that speaking less would let natural forces unfold. It suggests that talking too much merely cushions the process and offers only partial relief, urging restraint.
The article paints a tariff oppressed farmer overwhelmed by wheat surpluses and abundant cattle with corn crowded out. It notes unusual bank deposits and lender anxiety, while the farmer distrusts McKinleyism as the source of the troubles.
At the Chicago anti trust conference a planned discussion between Bourke Cochran and William Jennings Bryan shifted when Bryan sided against trusts. The sober orator Cochran faced Bryan’s sharp dissent and biting rhetoric.
The article notes Mormon proselyting in Kentucky tests anti polygamy law while officials fear clashes with federal religious freedom. It discusses Western support for the Philippines and a push toward harsher or broader penalties, including possible property forfeiture, amid changing views on the death penalty and crime.
The article uses garbled OCR to discuss imports of foreign goods for the year ending June 30, 1599 versus 1898 under Democratic and Republican administrations. It argues Democratic policy threatens free trade and prosperity while Republican policy would raise demand, wages, and spending, implying shifts in the country’s capital and labor markets.
An advertisement touts The Age as providing the most local news in the county and invites readers to subscribe to the paper. It emphasizes superior local coverage and suggests subscribing to access ongoing reporting.
Schedule details show mixed trains arriving at 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. connections at the new union depot toledo and links with Mich. Central Ry. Several rail lines listed. all trains on the T. W. V. & O. division operate daily except Sunday. agent Wa. Wf. KIPP based at Coshocton.
Classified brief notes a job work opportunity at The Age Primintery. Mentions application steps and contact details for interested candidates.
The U S cruiser New Orleans arrived at Santo Domingo City from San Domingo to protect American interests after the assassination of President Heauraux. With affairs settled, the ship was ordered to Tompkinsville. A note mentions a summer complaint and Dr. Fowier's Extract as a home remedy.
Captain Carter, once called the Dreyfus of America, is sentenced to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine, with the sentence approved by the President. He is at Governor's Island under arrest and to begin immediately, following charges from 1897 over river and harbor works at Savannah Georgia and alleged fraud against the United States.
Delegates to the national export exposition and commercial congress travel from New Zealand and New York to Philadelphia for meetings beginning October 10. William Pember Reeves, New Zealand minister of labor and international arbitration advocate, helped enact the compulsory arbitration law. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as aiding health and vigor.
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