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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1905
Page
1
With few locations still operating slot machines, most have vanished from the city though a handful never removed them. Observers note business is down, crediting public sentiment stirred by The Age’s earlier reporting on the issue.
Charley Henry the fish man was arrested on an intoxication charge by Chief Mapel in the city’s western section. He was with a five year old colored boy named Jackson whom he had gotten drunk. Humane Officer Jackson investigates. Henry faced a hearing before Mail Ringer and paid the usual fine.
Salvation Army holds a city wide program tomorrow starting with an open air service, music and farewell at City Hall to fund the building fund. Adjutant Brindley ill but hopeful to lead tonight. Sunday features services at multiple churches, a mass meeting at the theatre, and the dedication of the new North Third street hall with an old time revival.
The Humane Society of Toledo prints admonitory tags for mistreated animals. If owners neglect remedy after tagging, they are brought before a magistrate and punished. The tag urges humane care for barns, kennels, horses, and livestock and warns of prompt prosecution.
A local report notes the presence of machines in the city and suggests Mayor Rinner may issue an order to remove them. Some claim the mayor was targeted in a confrontation, and an official action could be announced next week to keep the machines out.
The Rev. Mr. Cramley arrives home this morning after assisting in special services at the Baptist church in West Lafayette. The church there is led by Pastor W. J. Thompson. Dawson and Smith display one of the handsomest Christmas windows by two Coshocton firm partners.
William Guy a 29 year old ex asylum inmate shot and killed his brother in law Harry Flint 15 and fatally wounded infant child then shot at his wife missing, and fatally wounded Mrs Elizabeth Bennett before police captured him. Guy formerly a wire-drawer, claimed his wife had been unfaithful while confined.
From St. Petersburg dated December 14 reports describe clashes between troops and peasantry and workers in Riga with machine guns. The country faces a severe crisis as revolutionary bands gain control of cities while landlords’ estates face organized attacks. In the Caucasus Tartars and Armenians clash violently, and Elizabethpol sees race hatred. Moscow reports nervous authorities as forces are deployed nearby, with cutbacks to military and naval programs and restrained public works.
A city hall search for the Nesbit trolley ordinance continues as the Z C N P company follows an unaccepted draft. Promoters Voorhees plan a revamped ordinance to start August 1 1906 with completion by January 1 1907 and post a bond. A special council meeting Monday will consider passage of the revised ordinance.
George Reagen departed Saturday for Alton Illinois to live with his wife who has remained there since the fall affair involving Goldie Yell kidnapping their child. Local friends extend sympathy while rumors say he plans to recover his child in Chicago, though he declines comment.
Christmas mood grows as snow dusts the ground and retailers report brisk shopping since the month began. Stores will stay open evenings next week, and readers are urged to check today’s Age for Christmas news and the upcoming big Christmas edition with special reading matter and ads.
Fire damaged two telephones in Bancroft school building and in McCleary's meat market on Eleventh street last evening. Investigators say the instrument was destroyed by fire started inside the box, likely caused by a wire from a high voltage electric line.
The Whitney brothers failed to appear at Grace Church on Friday causing disappointment among a large audience. The Central Lyceum Bureau manager was not available to clarify the mystery as he is out of town until Monday. The local committee seeks to explain the miscommunication and Roberson’s lecture is set for Monday evening with stereopticon views. Arthur Newman travels to Evansville for two weeks. Mrs. Howard Patton and Mrs. Roy Patton visit from Franklin Station. Joan plans to spend Sunday there.
Shamokin Pa December 16 At the tri district convention United Mine Workers President Mitchell protests a legislative plan requiring miners and operators to fund homes for aged coal workers He argues taxes already support poorhouses and rejects extra contributions Delegates promise to guard interests and press for an eight hour day and union reconstruction
Bradstreet's reports holiday trade has surpassed previous records. Retail sales slow on heavy clothing due to wild weather, while wholesale activity remains quiet except for replenishment orders. Manufacturing stays brisk especially iron and steel, though pig iron buying wanes. Demand for finished products holds and delivery premiums stay high as cars remain scarce.
Governor Herrick commuted life sentences of four habitual criminals to definite terms while other cases remain unresolved. The list includes Doe Drury Franklin county seven years and life reduced to 25 years, William Tolland Greene county burglary 10 years and life reduced to 25 years, John Fawceut Franklin county burglary four years and life reduced to 25 years, Addis Lewis Liching county larceny three years and life reduced to 2 years. Mrs J C Pomerene returns from Pittsburg with daughter Helen Carson remaining until after Christmas.
The post office department orders a countywide route investigation to gauge practicability of rearranging existing routes and adding new ones to establish rural free delivery in Coshocton County. The step signals favorable consideration and a bright outlook for ultimate service adoption.
Police were notified Friday of an entry at the Manuel Shafer home on Water Street during Mrs. Shafer's absence. Chief Mapel investigated and found the intruder was actually Mr. Chafer who had entered and left while Mrs. Shafer was away.
The Queen & Crescent passenger train Wain with 200 passengers aboard is buried in Tunnel No. 27 near Chattanooga Tennessee after a cave in early today. Authorities fear many lives are lost and rush to reach the entombed travelers.
The Commercial Bank disbursed 18000 on Saturday to Boston Plano and Organ Co Co shotion Glass Co and Pope Gosser Co and HOD Beach Co. Glass Co and Pope Gosser records marked highs. The Tuscarawas township second monthly meeting was at Clark School near the city with papers by Miss McGiffin and Prof. W O Renner and a solo by Miss Crane. Next meeting set for Chestnut Hill School in a month.
The bid for private sewer construction from East Chestnut Street along Fifteenth Street was opened and awarded to Thomas Hurrel for 786.36 dollars, with John Hall at 1632.33. City engineer Fasher estimates front foot costs and after funds are raised Pope Gogser Chimney Company will handle the project finance. Work will begin once payments are complete and property owners endorse the improvement.
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