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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1903
Page
9
Carrie Powelson widow of L L Powelson married Charles Porter who posed as a wealthy Denver financier. After naming vast holdings and drafting promises, Porter fled Monday leaving Mrs Powelson shocked and bank records checked. Police seek Porter as victims report he borrowed funds from others in town.
A notice states the Cincinnati flyer on the Panhandle will be discontinued to ease freight congestion. Special train No 28 between Cincinnati Columbus and New York will be temporarily suspended, starting Thursday, with Train No 7 between Columbus and Cincinnati also discontinued on the same date.
In a federal suit Coshocton Iron works seeks relief against The Planters Company and affiliates over a non compete dispute. Pomerene represents Coshocton in a protracted fight that centers on severed ties and alleged contractual non compete terms with plans to recoup money owed. The case highlights ongoing business competition and the evolving legal remedy sought in federal courts.
Carpenters at Caere session on Thursday night discussed incentives to boost membership and arouse strong action toward special rates for apprentices and a new seating plan. The meeting noted a regular situation extending through February and March with 84 apprentices to be enrolled and a date set for the end of the special price period. Streetcar strikes are blamed for higher pneumonia mortality.
Laban Guilliams, 65, died at home on North Second Street at 1 o'clock Monday night from paralysis after years of illness. A member of the Fifty-first O. V. L, he leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:40 PM with interment in South Lawn Cemetery.
Edward Standen Jr youngest child of Mr and Mrs Edward Standen of the Empire hotel fell from the third to the second floor on Sunday. Carl Walker son of Mr and Mrs Co B Walker of Tunnel Hill was seriously hurt recently after being thrown from a horse. J J Ford former of Cambridge has bought the hotel Mecca saloon department and will serve as manager with Thomas West taking a bartender role.
An all stock holders and directors meeting at the company office decided to offer ten thousand dollars worth of preferred stock for sale. Each share is valued at 100 dollars and replaces the common stock that has already been sold.
A Cuban flag displayed from the Hotel Delaphaix as Senor Merchan visits, provoking a protest from Spain’s foreign minister Alcazar who urged its removal. In Coshocton a local band scene grows with the newly formed homegrown marching group led by James Hagans and plans to debut publicly.
Report mentions EHahan strikers at quarries with no riot, while a Chamberlain’s Cough Ren meds notice from Camden Messenger promotes for coughs colds and croup. Recommends EB. Anderson Forbes block sales in Youngstown area.
In Jackson township a stray spotted dog from near Coshocton bit several dogs. It was shot by Elmer Shrigley, after which four dogs belonging to Shrigley, Quincey Rawson, J. R. Dawson, and Mrs. Kirker were killed in a retaliatory action. Two more dogs owned by L. Snedeker and Frank Paris were bitten, with others possibly affected.
Two young sons of Mrs. John Newell living near New Matamores found a large empty glycerine can in oil fields and brought it home. While Mrs. Newell cleaned it on the stove the can exploded, demolishing the house and killing Mrs. Newell instantly. The two boys were fatally injured.
Telegraph report from Doylestown says a wrecking train collided with a freight near the town. Conductor William Miles of New Castle, Pa., burned to death and a flagman burned. Both were asleep in a caboose. no other injuries. The wreck lacked warning lights and involved backing weight. A separate note mentions a mysterious prisoner escorted by Panhandle Officer Doney. man wanted in Indiana for larceny, home in Tennessee, transferred west.
George Wise oversees natural gas distribution as a pipeline nears the city, running along a west side trench. A trenching machine at Tunnel Hill broke down but was to resume work today while gas filters are installed. Banner Allen traveled to Tunnel Hill to speed efforts.
United States Minister Charlies Burdette Hare at Bogota resigns his commission. The president appoints Arthur T. Buehre of Illinois secretary of the legation to succeed. Alban G Snyder of West Virginia, previously United States vice counsel at Portofirio Diaz, takes Beuhre’s post. Hart resigns to return to West Virginia and pursue newspaper work.
A telegraph report from Tucson dated February 2 states the Twelfth Battalion of Mexican regulars was routed by Yaqui warriors after pursuing them. The Mexicans were trapped, their retreat cut off by a second force, and casualties were reported. The Twelfth Battalion had been stationed near Potam Rio.
Bank officials report robbers stole about 12 000 to 1 007 mostly currency in a break in at the First National Bank in Cambridge this morning. Mrs Kaser, 63, died at her Helmick home Tuesday morning. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 o clock with interment in Helmick Cemetery. Mrs Munn’s millinery store interior is being repainted and will present a handsome appearance once finished.
A fresh docket appears in the mayoral office as Mayor Rinner places a new criminal docket among his files. The move is described as much needed to advance cases and organize the municipal docket.
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