Reaper King Whitely Plans Coshocton Factory Start
William N. Whitely of Springfield announces a $50,000 Coshocton branch for the Farmers' Cooperative Harvesting Machine Co. The plant will employ about 100 initially and produce wire and wire fencing. A local committee will investigate Springfield and Lancaster plants, with Coshocton farmers already buying shares.
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William N. Whitely
Reaper King
Springfield
Coshocton
Whitely
Coshocton County
Farmers’ Co-Operative Harvesting Machine Co. of America
Star Hotel
Warsaw
E. Wolf
Canal
Lewisville
W. H. Dean
Mr. Whitely
Lancaster
Ager
J. L. Gilligan
Hoch Fights for Life in Federal Intervention Bid
Just before the scheduled execution, Hoch’s attorneys filed a federal court petition to intervene claiming the authorities planned to hang him in violation of the fourteenth amendment. The execution was postponed to 2 p.m. while the court considered the action.
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Chicago
Hoch
Woman Accused of Wrecking Train at Tifin
In Tifin Ohio on February 28 the arrest details Mrs Cora Carpenter a member of a prominent family and Grover Bachman age 20 confessed to wrecking a Pennsylvania freight train and plotting to wreck a fast passenger train. Bachman says they planned future life together after the crime. Mrs Carpenter denies the charge. London officials condemn Germany over the Moroccan conference and the Algeciras dispute. Conastatie C Graham testifies in Warsaw in a case before Squire Laughlin.
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Tifin
Pennsylvania
Cora Carpenter
Grover Bachman
Carpenter
Bachman
Taft Advocates Limited Army and Strong Navy
Secretary Taft told a Chicago audience that the nation should favor a smaller regular army with an efficient reserve of national volunteers and better militia coordination. He argued a large navy is more popular and essential, but a mobile army remains indispensable for defense alongside fortifications and naval power.
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Chicago
Army and the Republic
Ward Taft
Union League Club
Afr
Taft
Philippines
Panama
Porto Rico
Alaska
Views at Army Drunkard’s Home Portrayal Tonight
Stereopticon views will be shown at the Salvation Army hall this evening in connection with the Drunkard's Home portrayal. The event aims to depict the effects of intemperance and support rehabilitation efforts.
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Army
Salvation Army Hall
Miners Face Unified Stand Over Wage Demands
John Mitchell led talks with Harry A. Taylor and F L Robbins of major coal interests as 86 operators pledged to resist wage hikes in the Pittsburg district. Mitchell said the strike threat primarily concerns the bituminous coal sector with unclear impact on anthracite regions.
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New York
John Mitchell
Harry A. Taylor
Priecipal
F. L. Robbins
Pittsburg Coal Companys
Western Pennsylvania
Robding
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Bride and Groom Decline to Discuss Their Romance
The Age interviews Mrs. Louie Stiner and her husband who deny details of their romance. They refuse photos and refuse to confirm joint marriage details in Columbus where the license was reportedly published. The couple, living with the bride’s sister, appear content and optimistic about their future.
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Louie Stiner
Stiner
Libbie
Columbus
Alice
Nick
Mors. Stiner
Ehelsel
Pleasant Valley
Troubles in Pittsburg District Amid Treasury Dispute
Serious complications threaten miners in District No. 5 as $25,000 in its treasury may be blocked due to a strike. Patrick Dolan, district president, keeps the funds and refuses to hand them to three national officers appointed by National President Mitchell to run district affairs after the ordered election. The appointed men notify locals to levy a 10 cent assessment to fund district operations, with the amount estimated at $2,590 under committee control.
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Pittsburg
Med
Washington Honored in London Birthday Dinner
A Washington birthday dinner was held in London at the Savoy Hotel under the local Navy League branch. Ambassador Row presided, about 159 Americans attended as elaborate decorations filled with ships and stripes. Toasts honored Roosevelt King Edward and George Washington. Mr. Reid gave an appropriate address. A separate note records a boy named Nanth falling from a horse Thursday and fracturing his arm, with his condition improving.
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London
Washington
Navy League of the United States
Savoy Hotel
Ambassador Row
Roosevelt
King Edward
George Washington
Reid
Local Option Law Amendments Passed by Legislature
In Columbus on February 23 the house approved the Jones bill amending Brannock local option law by a 91 to 16 vote. The bill introduces petition and public vote changes and allows districts to prohibit liquor sales, with a two year window before potential reversal. Continued on Page Three.
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Columbus
House of Representatives
James A. Welker
Stark
Roady
House
Mardi Gras Pages Open with Momus Parade in New Orleans
New Orleans on February 23 1906 opened the carnival season with the Knights of Momus parade marking ideal weather. The pageant celebrated Momus thirty fifth year in the city with 17 floats themed Leaves From Quintilian Literature. Rail traffic into the city was heavy and hotels were crowded. Ramsour traveled to West Lafayette for a business trip.
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New Orleans
Knights of Momus
Momus
Judge Eason Delayed in Wooster Courts
Jide Eason will not be present by daybreak as expected after a Wooster summons. He cannot leave Wooster as planned and is unsure if he can hose Saturday. He aims to reach by Saturday afternoon, with the Dickerson trial set to begin on schedule Monday morning.
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Eason
Wooster
Jide Eason
Wil
Shy Jorge
Dickerson
Stenographer from Wayne County to take Dickerson case
Miss Lora Smith, the court stenographer who resigned, will not take the Dickerson case due to health. Judge Bason will appoint a Wayne County stenographer to handle the Dickerson matter as attorneys strive to proceed.
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Wayne CO
Dickerson
Lora Smith
Dickerson Trian
Live
Miss Smith
Judge Bason
Wayne Soul Mar
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France
Morocco
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