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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1899
Page
2
The piece surveys political talk on free silver, the Chicago platform, and Republican success. It mentions Cuba, Aguinaldo, Dewey, Funston, and Kruger, plus Kansas prosperity and a planned railroad on Hawaii. It portrays Democratic critique of wartime surplus and claims on electoral influence.
A critical column rails at Democratic failures since 1856, mocks Aguinaldo and Bryan, and predicts a harsh verdict in elections. It taunts Southern politics, cites Phillipine War attitudes, and cites a Chicago anti-imperialist with scathing remarks about Dewey and Confederate loyalties.
Special correspondence from Cattler details the advance toward Angeles, the capture by Twelfth infantry and Second battalion of the Seventeenth after a six hour fight, and daily garrison life at Calulut. Walter A. Riaas notes tough mail, hot weather, target practice, and hopes to improve his marksman score.
A long critique accuses the McLean Cincinnati organ of libel over mining conditions in Dillonville and Long Run within the Wheeling and Lake Erie district. It includes statements from M D Ratchford defending Hanna Coal and explaining corporate relations with receivers and miners. The piece extols wartime patriotism and Republican prosperity, framing miners’ welfare under Republican governance.
Miss Katie Balch of 614 Main street suffered severe burns to her hands when her sister Bertha Balch carried a blazing match into a room and lit portieres. Quick action by Bertha saved the home as the blaze was extinguished and Katie received medical care.
A party of Wheeling & Lake Erie officials led by F J Stout and P H Rand albeuga inspected yards and freight handling during a special train visit. The group including C X Hanley T P Bodell T F Jordan C A VanDusen W P Schanfele took dinner at the Empire.
Railroad workers across the Central Passenger Association territory question who set the Thanksgiving day rate and why. The circular is out and tickets will be sold under its provisions, marking an unprecedented concession in regional rail history.
A pair of drunks sought shelter from rain and entered Thomas Starkey's Elm Street home. Mrs. Starkey, alone at home, mistook them for relatives and let them stay. One man collapsed on the floor. she left for help. On return the men had fled.
Items of interest report the German navy will double its strength. Alfred Jennings died after a horse incident in Dayton. Two men killed during hoisting at Cripple Creek mine. A section crew trio struck by an express near Carlinville. The Cigarmakers' International union will oppose Philippine annexation. Ottmar Mergenthaler, inventor of the typesetting machine, dies in Baltimore.
Chicago prices for cattle and calves range from common to prime with steers, heifers, and cows listed. hogs and sheep show wide spreads across grades. Pittsburg Buffalo New York and Canadian listings provide regional quotes for bullocks, calves, stockers, and lambs with noted quality.
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