09 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
1
Governor Pattison signs the Freiner two goat fare bill setting new fares by distance with a March 10 effective date. Meek's senate bill abolishes the board of review in city school districts. The House passes Reynolds labor advertising reform and a constitutional literacy amendment proposal. Continued on Page Two.
Negotiations progress to lease the Farmer’s hotel to Samuel Hawk of Stone Creek after proprietor Mrs. Tubbs bought a North Second Street home and plans retirement. If terms agree, Hawk will take charge by April 1, continuing the first class standard set by Mrs. Tubbs.
Mass meetings in Punxsutawney and Reynoldsville unite 10000 miners to suspend work until grievances and the Altoona agreement are honored. The hard coal scale committee and Wilkes-Barre delegates discuss wage raises and a unified scale. Chicago arrests Rudolph Shoppek for alleged embezzlement. officials dispute identity. Gas ordinance debate in Chicago continues as mayor weighs price vs plant costs. Ralph Coggins visits Newcastle.
The article announces tonight's nine o'clock close for Coshocton subscription campaign voting. It details a final poll in council chambers with a committee of five business men, urges candidates to attend, and notes vote counting aimed for about 11 PM. It lists several names associated with circles like Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias and calls voters to ensure paid subscriptions and certificates.
The Age explains the final closing procedure for the contest. Standing of candidates will be published at 9 pm Thursday and no further updates until judges announce their decision. Contestants must bring sealed subscription books votes and money to the final polling place the council chambers for sealing and later canvass. Judging is to occur in the presence of the judges with a possible decision by 6 00 or 11 o'clock.
Officials released last night's voting results showing local results by precinct. The brief notes turnout levels and key margins impacting a proposed measure and candidate allocations across districts.
About 25 patrons were overcome by escaping gas from an open front stove in the women’s dressing room at the EUte Roller Rink Co facility on South Sixth street. Management and quick physicians prevented asphyxiation and a panic among skaters.
Several people collapsed late last night prompting medical teams to rush aid. Initial assessments indicate most victims recovered quickly with no lasting injuries. Authorities warn of a possible common factor but have not released specifics.
In Dennmon Ohio on February 9 a skating party on Hig Stillwater creek found what appeared to be a corpse frozen in the ice. Closer examination revealed a dismembered body identified as Mrs. James Godman 35 who had been missing since December 2. Coroner Remis holds an inquest today.
Pittsburg reports Dolan remains district president of the United Mine Workers despite John Mitchell siding with district No. 3 to oust him. Dolan claims election by referendum and vows to fight, risking a district split. Also announced: merger of Deering Coal and Consolidated Indiana Coal forming The Deering Coal Company. R. R. Hammond remains president. J. K. Deering vice president. Carl Scholtes becomes second vice president. Consolidated assets valued at about two million dollars.
The Coshocton story recounts Haight's quick actions saving Norma Rose and two companions from drowning in the Walhonding River. He warned them as the boat rocked and rescued Miss Rose after she fell overboard. The tale surfaced after preservation of the incident for six months.
A steel blast at the Parall mine of Stewart Collieries near Oak Hill leaves at least 28 dead and 11 escaped from a 39 worker shift. The explosion blocks air, wrecks the ventilation, and traps miners including many Hungarians and Negrons. Officials fear most workers are dead. rescue efforts reveal many bodies near the mouth of the 700 foot shaft.
About one hundred thirty men attended the February meeting in the church social rooms. Delegates from Grace Church joined in the informal gathering with an elaborate dinner hosted by district one ladies. Koeller and Hoffman sang, toast master Towssend led remarks from Dr. McCurdy Rittenhouse Temple Brooke and M. C. McCoy offered appropriate speeches amid floral decorations.
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