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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1899
Page
2
A garbled jumble of political references spans gubernatorial hunt, party slogans, legal verdicts, and international events. It touches McLean in Ohio, anti expansionists, Philippine affair, labor shortages, and currency religion while mixing names, places, and opinions in a disjointed snapshot of a tumultuous era.
The statement argues that national prosperity in the Philippines will not arrive until the Democratic party starts taking credit for pacification and stabilization efforts. The remark attributes future success to political credit by the Democrats.
The piece notes Bryan dropping the "16 to 1 or bust" line and the trust issue. It argues there is no bond issue needed for Philippine war expenses and hints prosperity hinges on policy. McLean of Spryton plans a state issue campaign, seeking distance from his party's extreme platform.
A note reports Tom Reed resigning as a Maine congressman. The piece contrasts party dynamics, noting the Democratic party faces pressure from critics while the Kansas Populist pursues agricultural futures and debates government stores and scrip. The piece praises good prices and sound money under Republican governance.
The Belgium chamber of deputies rejects a motion to amend the constitution for universal suffrage. Reports say Bryan will drop free silver for anti imperialism, a move seen as a sign his money stance was wrong and that he could be a blind leader of the blind.
A special insular commission urges replacing Spainish courts with a U S style justice system, limits on jury trials to U S courts, and a literacy based franchise restriction. The piece notes Dreyfus trial echoes and discusses shifting global views on individual rights amid rising manufacturing exports and overall prosperity.
Festooned electric signs along Viain street drew crowds Saturday night for the Gest tie and added to the street’s appearance. Hack & Wisenbury illuminated the lng star in front of their business as others contributed bright displays pleasing passersby.
The Cleveland and Lake Erie reports strong business on the new division from Canton to Cleveland with high patronage, though officials expect several weeks before widespread public use. The Canton to Cleveland line remains popular and well patronized.
The Republicans of the 14th to 19th senatorial districts are urged to meet in Newcomerstown Ohio on September 28 1899 at 11 am to nominate state senators for the 18th and 19th districts and handle lawful business. Representation based on votes for Charles Kinney secretary of state with detailed county delegate counts and county committee guidance included.
Wincries Town, Franklin Township and Washington Township Republicans meet at township halls on Sept 30 or Sept 27 to nominate candidates for land appraiser. J Scorr, J L Hamilton, and local committeemen announce gatherings. Also Adams Township to hold second Sunday school convention Oct 5 at 1:36 pm at Taylors M E Church with two subjects per school. James Hrexps, secretary.
A Sunday school convention will be held at the German Evangelical church in Chili on Sunday evening October 1. All Sunday schools are expected to participate. Speakers and singers from Cushockton will join to form the program. By order of the county president. C L Peacock. C L Reaver. Secy.
The rolling mill company abandons a reservoir plan and will erect a steel standpipe to serve all purposes. Construction starts soon and the standpipe will be usable when the mill goes into operation. Building material arrives daily and the main building framework is taking shape.
Edward Dawson of Willow Brook died at his Seventh Street home on Friday afternoon after a prolonged fever. Funeral services were held Sunday by Rev Hagans and interment followed at South Lawn Cemetery. Dawson was remembered as an honest, hardworking man whose death is deeply regretted by his longtime community.
Charles Ayers and Miss Netheshell Horn were married at the Siath Reformed church parsonage in Cleveland by Rev. A G Lohmann on September 23. They will at once establish a home at 1803 Hughes Street.
A Saturday night necktie social at Canal Lewisville drew four carryalls full of young people from the city. Attendees spent the evening pleasantly and enjoyed the gathering.
Letter from Copa Gilsos of Yates Mich requests advice for back pain heavy menses leucorrhea and infertility. After following Lydia E Pinkham’s regimen she reports pregnancy and ongoing use with praise for the remedy.
Afres Bagsuarr of New Castle Pa says she suffered since marriage with illness after childbirth including womb prolapse leucorrhea back pains and nervous stomach tremors. After taking the medicine she reports all problems gone and newfound vitality.
Severe wind and rainstorm sinks the lumber laden steam barge Cleveland near the Chicago river mouth. Captain Henry Davis and 11 crew rescued by tugs. Vessel left Frankfort bound for Chicago with 219,090 feet of lumber. Also notes a fatal handcar accident near Jefferson Wisconsin and various other brief notices.
Huntington West Virginia September 25. The large Dmgess coal mines idle for two years will resume due to the general strike in the New River field.
Grain and stock quotations from Cleveland New York Cincinnati Toledo and Baltimore show mixed ranges for hogs sheep cattle and calves. Prices span from hogs at four to five dollars to cattle and calves with variations by grade and weight across markets.
Rear Admiral Watson reports an engagement at Subic Bay where Charleston Morterey Concord and Zafiro supported by Marines captured an insurgent position. A 16 centimeter Krupp gun was destroyed. Casualties included apprentice William Shepherd seriously wounded and Charles Haffke prostrated. Enemy losses unknown.
In Newport Rhode Island September 25 Miss Julia Dent Grant daughter of General and Mrs Frederick Grant and granddaughter of General Ulysses S Grant married Prince Cantacuzene of Russia. The ceremony was led by Father Horovitsky at the summer residence of Mr and Mrs Potter Palmer.
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