Jaws of Death As British Troops Fall in Somali War
British and colonial reports recount a disaster in Somali Land. Col Cobbe’s flying column tried to retreat toward Walwal, water ran out, Olivy reconnoitered, and Col Plunkett with 200 men was ambushed and killed. Only 37 survived.
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Aden
Arabia
Berbera
East Africa
London
War Office
Manning
Cobbe
Walwal
Aril
Galadi
Olivy
Foolish contest dropped after storm in Uhrichsville
The storm passed and Mayor-elect Dalling produced naturalization papers to prove eligibility. The futile contest against his victory collapsed as public support surged in his favor. Mayor Klein, previously displaced by a similar power struggle, again fights to hold a post he did not want.
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Uhrichsville
Klein
France
Dalling
Zanesville
Chicago traction companies fall under receivership
By Telegraph to The Ave j Chicago April 23 On default at interest on five notes aggregating 1 154 183 the Chicago Union traction company the North Chicago Street Railway company and the West Chicago Street Railroad company passed into the hands of receivers Suits for the collection of the interest money were filed in the United States circuit court of appeals by the Guarantee Trust company of New York and the traction companies admitting the default Judge Grosscup at once entered judgment Demands were then made upon the treasurers of the companies and upon their return unsatisfied three receivers were appointed The insolvency of all the companies was alleged It was stated that the rolling stock of the corporations was heavily mortgaged and that stocks and other assets of the company could not be reached by a judgment creditor Attorney W W Gurjey for the traction companies filed pleas in each case admitting that the claims of the complainant were proper and offered no objection to the appointment of the receivers The bond in each case was fixed 78006.
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Ave.j Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Company
North Chicago Street Railway Company
West Chicago Street Railroad Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Guarantee Trust Company of
New York
Grosscup
W. W. Gur Jey
President Roosevelts Yellowstone Park Tour Reported
Secretary Loeb released an official statement noting President Roosevelt and Major Pitcher completed a six day interior tour of Yellowstone. They traveled by sledges and skis through snow two to five feet deep between Upper and Lower Geyser basins, with horses used only between certain areas. This marked the first interior visit before snowmelt by anyone besides scouts or stationed soldiers.
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Reere
Jchinipar
Mont
Rooselt
Lowstone Park
Fort
Canon
Interstate finds freight rate rise between Chicago and New York not justified
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced its finding that the proposed advance in freight rates between Chicago and New York on grain and grain products is not justified. Mrs. J. Ernest McCoy, formerly of New York, is in critical condition with typhoid fever at her Pittsburg home.
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The
Age
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
J. Ernest McCoy
Pittsburg
Riots in Kishinoff Kill 25 Jews and Wound 275
In Kishinoff on April 20, anti Semite rioters in St Petersburg attacked Jewish residents. Twenty five were killed and 275 wounded, many fatally, as mobs struck women and children and a number of working men organized the assault.
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St. Petersburg
Kishinoff
Distinguished party to inspect Muskingum River visit
Alien W. Thurman of the canal commission discussed a May inspection trip of the slack water Muskingum River with Governor Nash and eastern Ohio leaders including Senator Hanna and Congressman Burton. The party plans to reach Marietta May 13 to join Grand Army encampment events.
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W. Thurman
Special Canal Commission
Nash
Muskingum River
Ohio State Journal
State Board of Public Works
Hanna
Burton
Ohio
Grand Army of the Republic
Marietta
Zanesville
Kidnapped Youth Returns Home After Stranger Abduction
Roy Elton Snyder vanished Tuesday morning after leaving a schoolhouse and was found Wednesday evening. He described being forced by a man to walk along the Wheeling and Lake Erie tracks to a farm lodging, then escaping with a hidden key and making his way home to Coshocton. The note to his mother claimed he left due to chastisement for whining.
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Roy Elton Snyder
Rider Haggard
Wheeling and
Lake Erie
Elton
Hanover
Coshocton
Weil
Venezuelan Talks Near End as May Deadline Looms
Washington April 23. Mr Owen, back from New York after a week, pressed for Venezuela talks to end before mid May. Britain may drop the Hague reference on who pays for the blockade. protocol of Feb 13 limits to two questions for arbitration. Germany and Italy favor no undue delay. Bank of England note paper note reveals high strength. Glasgow arrests top twelve thousand for obscene language last year.
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Washington
Owen
New York
Caracas
Great Britain
Hague
Venezuela
Bowen
Germany
Italy
London
Fresh fruit spills on Walnut Street as runaway wagon
Strawberries, pineapples, oranges and bananas lay scattered along Walnut street when a Blum & Brother wagon, driven by Mike Sadey, sped away. The horse dash ended at the freight depot wounding wheels and leaving the wagon. it later reached a Chestnut street stable. Loss estimated at 25 dollars.
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Walnut Street
Blum & Brother
Mike Sadey
South Seventh Street
Walnut
Chestnut Street
Blum
Textile Strikes and Arbitration Board Ruling
Reports from Victoria and Boston describe a crucifixion in China and a brutal piracy incident near Hongkong, plus the Massachusetts state board of arbitration concluding textile mills cannot fund a 10 percent wage rise. The decision cites living costs and mill earnings, noting Lawrence and Lowell mills' records.
Illinois lawmakers in rough house over traction bill
Springfield April 23. When Speaker Miller moved the Lindley traction bill to third reading friends of the Mueller bill tried to pull him from the chair. In the confusion the house adjourned and a speaker pro tem was elected. Benton Davis of Plainfield was in Coshocton Thursday. Nellie Platt of West Lafayette was in town Thursday.
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Age
Springfield
Miller
Lindley Traction
Friends of
Benton Davis
Plainfield
Coshocton
Nellie Platt
West Lafayette
Six Year Old J D Lehmer Found Dead in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on April 23 the body of J D Lehmer aged 6 was found at the rear of his Broadway home. He apparently fell from a second story window. He was described as a promising youth valued at five millions in local lore, though he had been incapacitated for business for some time.
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Cincinnati
J. D. Lehmer
Broadway
Pickens of Minstrel Fame Here for Weller
J W Pickens, once an Elks minstrel end, visits Coshocton as agent for Fred Whitney. Whitney’s operatic comedy When Johnny Comes Marching Home comes to Zanesville’s new Weller theater Monday to Wednesday next week. A Panhandle excursion from Coshocton departs Wednesday at 4 53 p m returning at 11 30 p m. The show features a 117 member company including a notable soldier chorus. Excursion plans may attract local groups.
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J. W. Pickens
Elks’ Minstrels
Ward & Voices
Newark
Elks
Mr.Pickens
Fred. C. Whitney
Johnny
New Weller Theater
Zanesville
Mr. Pickens
Panhandle
Soldier
Man Dies After Eating Packaged Food in Pensacola
Pensacola Florida April 23 Roland L. Morgan of Elgin Illinois died suddenly Monday afternoon at his country home six miles from Pensacola within fifteen minutes after eating a package of prepared food received by mail. His wife and mother narrowly escaped death. The post mark was too indistinct to afford any clue.
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Pensacola
Fla
Roland Ll. Morgan
Elgin
Platt Sentenced in Columbus Penitentiary Embezzlement Case
Accompanied by George A. Hay and Auditor Laroberson, Sheriff Hedge escorted Charles Platt to Columbus at noon today to begin a one year term in the penitentiary for embezzlement. Also noted, Tor guod Weleyior was released shortly thereafter.
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George A. Hay
Laroberson
Sheriff Hedge
Charles Platt
Columbus
Tor
Retires from Meek & Beach firm in consolidation era
J L Rue, vice president and major stockholder since the Tuscarora and Standard merger, has severed ties with Meek & Beach. He remains reticent, but local associates plan to launch a large business venture in the city not in manufacturing. Coshocton Lumber Co. wins contract to supply pressed brick for the Sixth Street theater.
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Tion
Tuscarora and
Standard Companies
Meek & Beach Company
Rue
Coshocton Lumber Company
Sixth Street
Richardson Quits Politics to Focus on Masonry Work
Congressman James D. Richardson, longtime Democratic leader, announced at a Battle House banquet during the Scottish Rite Masonry reunion that he will quit politics to devote himself full time to Masonry. He noted nine reelections to Congress and his role as grand commander of the Southern Supreme Council, 33rd degree, saying duties conflicted and he must choose one path.
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Mobile
Ala
James D. Richardson
House
Scottish Rite Masonry of
Alabama
Battle House
Congress
Southern Supreme Council
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the New God OF Spring
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Elton Snyder
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Board OF Arbitration
Victoria
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Hongkong
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State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
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Atriketor
State Statietician
Lawrence Manufacturing Company
Lowell
Massachusetts Mills
Illinois
Pickens
Weller
the Age
J. L. Rue
Richardson
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