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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1903
Page
4
The piece argues a powerful party leader shapes a platform and field, while a bold governor nominee invites dissenters not to vote for him. It notes state issues loom over national questions in an ante presidential year and predicts a midterm lull before a heated November vote.
The Enquirer notes the Columbus Democratic convention work as editorial but questions the Johnson ratification meeting. It suggests Mayor Johnson faced little challenge and mentions Kalem and Orszaniver, with details unclear and largely canceled.
Mrs Ina E Warn of Cove Point Maryland testifies that she suffered from itching and burning skin, believed to be eczema, until Hood's Sarsaparilla in two days improved her condition and she was cured with no recurrence. The advertisement claims Hood's remedies purify the blood and eradicate eruptions.
Telegraphic dispatches report that William J. Bryan cannot fulfill Ohio engagements this week, sending Tom Johnson to speak alone. The unannounced withdrawal hints at tensions with Clarke and foreshadows shifting campaign dynamics in Cleveland and beyond.
The Columbus Citizen, central Ohio’s leading Democratic paper, urges support for Johnson as the party’s nominee and advocates majority rule as shown in the convention. The piece mocks the awkward loyalty plea while signaling that voting for Jonson is presented as proper through coded wording.
A fragmentary critique argues Tom Johnson maneuvers to back Ward Jotand Clarke a rival Democrat for the U S Senate. The piece accuses Johnson of political scheming to keep Democrats aligned with Republicans on legislative races and mentions Hanna as a favored figure.
The piece argues Ohio Democrats will not vote for Tom Johnson despite endorsing him, favoring Mark Hanna as a straightforward choice. It claims Johnson fools his party and notes the party prefers Hanna for unity, warning that voting down the slate amounts to backing Johnson anyway.
The investigation ordered by Secretary Hitchcock examines alleged frauds tied to Dawes lands and trust companies. Named figures include Dawes commission members and U S district officials. The report by Samuel M Brosius highlights leases, underpayment, and schemes affecting allotters and heirs.
The text riffs on public figures and endorsements, mentioning a Tom Johnson and Sir Thomas, with mock praise and a jab at a quack, quack auto. It hints at Labor Day relevance, travel back to England, and a casual, satirical tone about fame and notoriety.
Prof. J. M. Borrows of Chillicothe travels to advocate the Children's Home Society of Ohio based in Columbus. He aims to place homeless youths in families and raise funds, speaking at multiple churches and urging support to prevent crime and public charges by providing proper homes. Who is Strine? Come and see, Labor day.
Copious rains flood Canton marking the heaviest rainfall in twenty years of observation. From 6 40 Thursday to 11 10 Friday 522 inches fell, halting electric lines and rail traffic. Flooding disrupted Thursday night activities while Fidelity lodge members attended the Reverend Thomas Lloyd's Last Sermon at Trinity Episcopal Church. Dr Lierd family plans to move to Vandergrift Va Tuesday or Wednesday. Music at Sunday service was a highlight.
For Lator Day excursions sold via Pennsylvania Lines for Tabor Day trips. Tickets available at any station on the Pennsylvania Lines west of Pitta within miles of selling point. Return coupon valid until Sep 1. Consult Pennsylvania Lines agents for details. $2.05 to Columbus and return via W L E accl. State Fair tickets sold Aug 31 to Sept 4, return Sept 5.
In Coshocton, John Weatherwax grows a rare cotton plant on East Chestnut Street. The blossom starts cream, turns pink then purple, closing each day until a tuft of cotton forms. Weatherwax sowed the seed last March with little care and was surprised by the display.
A farmer Jerry Fortune reports killing a viper about an arm’s length near A. 8 Wright’s barn with ten young vipers in an old stump. Mrs Link Austin faces a preliminary hearing for indecent language toward Miss Mamie Haller, with trial likely. Also notices on excursion tickets for Mt Vernon camp meeting and teacher examination dates.
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