23 Jan 1906
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1906
Page
1
When moving this spring you can save by not carting old items to the cellar or attic. Convert these things into cash by advertising them in The Age Want Column where readers seek exactly what you no longer want. Turn clutter into cash and carry the money with you. That’s easier and good business.
A Coshocton jury pool for the Ben Dicker son case was drawn with five jurors from the city and several from Bedford Virginia Monroe and other townships. The 36 names were listed with jurors from Crawford Monroe Bedford Virginia Oxford Coshocton Linton Millcreek New Castle and Tiverton among others. The first twelve will sit in the box while challenges trim the panel, with continued coverage promised on page five.
The Age announces a two week diamond contest to boost subscriptions and reward lodge members. Pathfinders led by Mrs J B Matthews. L O T M by Mrs Ed Hunter. clerks union Nora Pocock, Rebekahs’ Wilbur Barton, M P church candidate Gleason Adams and others vie for votes. Closing polls at 9 pm tonight with counts starting after 2 pm tomorrow. Seven men killed in Chippewa Falls boiler explosion. Pendleton’s murder sentence reduced to 20 years.
Lenore Pocock writes to Existor Daily Age denying the Democrat and Standard claim that her votes were miscounted in the voting contest. She asserts votes have been correctly counted to date and says she has not authorized any complaint. She asks the Democrat and Standard editor to publish a similar letter in their issue.
An epidemic of diphtheria hits Cavallo in the county’s northwest. A three year old child of Beryl Thatcher died at noon. Two scholars fell ill last Friday, with more cases emerging. Rob inson and Thatcher families affected. Teacher Ray Meredith quarantined. Dr J Hahn of Tiverton oversees treatment and anti toxin delivery.
Telegraph report from Washington notes that a French blockade near the Venezuelan coast has been confirmed. Sailing papers prepared at the river office in Paris indicate transmission to the squadron newly deployed in Caribbean waters.
Telegraph dispatch from Columbus reports Representative Bronson proposing a primary election law overhaul. Delegates to most conventions would be chosen by primaries, with joint primaries run by election boards and a requirement for voter registration twice to vote in primaries and general elections. A separate plan seeks a 12 member civil service commission and franchise reforms for street railways.
Mild January weather prompts Coshocton County farmer John Porteus to plow a field early. Neighbors remark on the unusual sight as R F D Carrier Smith jokes about mistaking January for April after seeing Porteus at work.
At the Interstate National Guard association annual meeting twenty eight states and territories are represented. Roosevelt urged target practice and initiative as guardsmen were introduced to him. Senator Dick of Ohio presided, with Taft and other officials attending. Also notes on a New Mexico death, the Santa Fe rebate case, and union meetings.
A Sunday night incident on South Iawn avenues led police to detain nine youths for disorderly conduct. Due to their ages, they were allowed to go home with a promise to appear at a later date. None reported to the mayor’s office by Monday night.
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