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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1895
Page
2
The piece notes a changed tone after the federal election, naming figures such as McKee and Brice in county politics and tariff debates. It cites Campbell on currency policy, references Depew, and discusses wool price movements under McKinley and Wilson laws, including London and Philadelphia price points.
An R article discusses wool prices in London Boston and Philadelphia with shifts under Wilson and McKinley laws. It notes declines in Ohio XX and Port Philip greasy wool, attributing drops to reduced American demand and foreign competition. It also urges Coshocton County taxpayers to break a long standing political money ring and elect reform officials.
A brick tower at the southwest corner of a new machinery hall collapsed Wednesday afternoon, burying seven workmen. Four men died on the scene or shortly after, including Henry Hobson and James Parks. several others were injured with broken legs and ribs. The contractor aims to rebuild before the fair opening.
Reports from Indiana and Missouri describe damaging storms with hail, flooding, and downed wires. McComb Illinois and Canton Missouri report worst effects while New London Missouri endures heaviest hail. Forest of downed trees, ruined roofs, and livestock losses noted. many areas flood and residents seek higher shelter.
The Ohio Wool Growers association at its annual meeting adopts a resolution condemning free wool as a costly mistake harming agriculture. It cites declines in sheep numbers from 49,000,000 in 1893 to 30,008,000 in 1905 and a 50 percent drop in wool prices, urging Congress to correct the policy.
Crop conditions show rains aiding corn in parts of the U S but total yield may be under two billion bushels. Other crops unchanged and grain movement slowed by moisture. Also reports: Romberg captured in Hamburg sentenced to twelve years. socialist demonstrations restricted by Chicago police. brewing war tensions discussed in New York. Lord Dunraven arrival and plans for voyage. A medical note promotes Ayers Cherry Pectorial for bronchial irritation.
The naval ordnance board at Indian Head proved modern warship frames can endure heavy projectile shock. The tests also confirm fourteen inch armor can receive fire from any afloat vessel. Separate item reports Joe Patchen's win in a $4,000 purse race at Helmont Park with Curry fined for not trying to win. A Hawaii plot was uncovered with recruits in Chicago and plans to arrest leaders upon any hostile move.
The World's Dispensary Medical Association offers a pamphlet describing a newly discovered treatment for asthma hay fever and related ailments sent by mail. Free references included for readers seeking relief.
For two weeks The Fountain advertises a wide range of foreign and domestic dress goods at very low prices. It invites Coshocton county ladies to visit and inspect the new line, promising unmatched variety and right prices. It notes many new dresses sold recently, including to new customers, as evidence of value.
The Fountain announces a complete line of new wraps and latest novelties from the best cloak markets with prices from five to seventy dollars. They promise up to date styles, exclusive sales, corsets at 48 cents, and a full stock of yarns, hosiery, blankets and woolen skirts in Coshocton.
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