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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
8
A bustling snapshot of regional movements includes Geo. M. Gray heading to Columbus, Miss Della McClain returning from Plainteld, John Frew bound for Cleveland to enter Case school, and numerous residents visiting relatives or traveling to attend events, courts, or schooling across Ohio. The notes cover Cleveland, Newark, Zanesville, New York, Des Moines, Cincinnati, and other locales with host families, school plans, and upcoming social engagements.
Massachusetts Democrats at Tremont Temple end a rocky convention with William A. Gaston of Boston named to lead the ticket. The clash centered on national issues and the platform. Williams of the Silver Democrats was defeated as the party adopted a platform repudiating the Kansas City doctrine.
After the Pittsfield accident the St Louis Globe-Democrat reports a proposal for a dedicated corps of detectives to handle all matters of the president’s safety in Washington and on tours. Treasury officials hesitate while Assistant Secretary Taylor favors an official coachman and on train readiness. Overall views weigh risks against benefits of broader presidential travel.
The Eastern Ohio G A R Brigade special departs Coshocton via Pennsylvania Line at 7 50 p m October 4 Central time for Washington. Round trip excursion tickets available at the same rate on October 3 4 and 6. Return limit October 14 with extension to November 3. Details from W TH Kipp, Ticket Agent.
A vintage ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle laxative that cleanses poisons from the system and eases stomach and bowel discomfort. It claims to stimulate the liver, cure biliousness and torpid liver, and relieve fever. Also promotes Ferguson's Drag Store in Cothocton Ohio and Rosenwren's for coughs and cold relief with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets priced at 25 cents.
In Keene area common pleas court a petition reveals a story about Jesse Granville Lawrence dying last year and leaving a trust of 50 acres in Bethlehem township and 2000 dollars to his son Day for his brother Hugh’s marriage, with dispute over an unpaid alimony judgment and claims the will provision is a fraud on marital rights and against public policy.
A telegram from Bowling Green Ky reports John Selby the alleged forger captured after his sensational escape last week. He is jailed there and will be brought back to face trial. Also notes Alabama cures with Botanic Blood Balm for cancer and skin diseases with testimonials and buy details.
A local listing warns that summer colds are stubborn and may linger months if untreated. One Minute Cough Cara is advertised as a safe fast-acting remedy to relieve coughs colds and throat and lung troubles for children, with shop names EL Anderson and Ferguson's Drug Store in Comhocton Ohio and nearby.
Washington and Des Moines scenes center on Speaker Henderson’s withdrawal from reelection in Iowa. Roosevelt presses for tariff reform, while Henderson declines to reconsider, signaling a broader fight that could reshape party unity and stir presidential politics in two years.
Advertisements tout Cormura Resolver Pus as a tasteless odorless economical substitute for Curicuna Resolvent and other purifiers. The 60-dose box costs 250 with dubious claims of curing a cold in one day. Warnings about refunds and a signature on each box appear in a rambling 19th century style drug ad.
In the Architectural Record September Pierre Calmettes details M Dufayel Paris a vast credit system selling household goods through small weekly installments. Customers deposit about one fifth and pay 30 cents to 4 dollars weekly then receive credit notes or goods from 400 partner shops. The operation runs 3,000,000 orders yearly totaling 26 million dollars with 3,000 clerks.
Duplicate warrants were issued for the arrest of Charles F. Kelley on bribery and perjury charges connected with municipal boodle cases. Detectives searched a relative's Lincoln avenues home in St. Louis but did not find Kelley. Grand jury exposure included additional House of Delegates members.
A garbled item mentions a laxative and various ill-formed product words. The readable bits do not identify dates people or organizations. Further context is needed to extract a coherent main fact or entities.
The Ransom D G Cr announces a fall and winter goods selection from eastern manufacturers. It highlights tailored suits, skirts, waists, coats, dresses, and jackets with wide price ranges from $1.50 to $25, plus colorful furs and fabrics, promising quality and variety for women and children.
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