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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1906
Page
4
Fragment from the Coshocton Daily Age includes publishing details, distribution notes, and notices about advertisements and club activities. It also contains a polemical meditation on punishment and governance, referencing capital punishment and historical figures, without a clear news event. The text reflects scattered editorial asides and organizational notes amid outdated formatting.
The passage blends misreadings and garbled quotes from several papers about political figures. It references Les ter Culman from South Carolina as a comical misstatement and discusses speakers Cannon and Bryan in uncertain terms. It notes President Fairbanks and the French precedent in a muddled fashion.
The text notes Japan’s push to counter a perceived Russian advance in Asia and the Pacific, highlighting Viscount Aoki as ambassador to Washington and Baron Hirashi in London. Judge Take Be Wright, former Philippine Governor General, is named the first American ambassador to Japan, with his transfer to Tokyo seen as a diplomatic reshuffle amid Eastern policy tensions. The piece discusses Western powers’ responses and shifts in diplomatic posts at the Hague conference era.
A general assembly in Columbus introduces a bill proposing that a person who fatally injures or is seriously ill may be legally killed. The measure prompts debate over morality and public policy in the legislative session.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Philadelphia and Delpy Maieiiees with unclear names. Contains stray phrases and garbled text suggesting a local bulletin or column item. No coherent event or clear entities beyond Philadelphia references.
Denver report says William Barnes, held on suspicion of killing Sarah Shafer at Bedford, was released with no incriminating evidence after two years of custody. Also notes death of J. C. St. Wilson, New York board of trade member, in El Paso from kidney trouble.
A. B. Porter of the Chicago Pottery Green Souk admires Corhocton Main Street. He toured the Pope Gosser plant and praised the show windows, energy, and hustling business district, noting electricity use signals a thriving commerce scene.
Little Rita Catherine Wimmer died this morning at four in the Wimmer home at 26th Wing Street after a week of illness. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wimmer. Funeral services private conducted by Rev O J Synan from the residence. Burial in South Lawn Cemetery Thursday morning following private rites.
In St Petersburg the Constitutional Democratic convention endorses a constitutional parliamentary monarchy, arguing a republic would invite military dictatorship. The document notes peasants and soldiers favor the Little Father, shaping the party line.
Justice Kellogg of the New York state supreme court overruled the demurrer by James H. Tryde in the Mary Young versus Equitable Assurance Company case. Mrs Young seeks distribution of surplus from the society, in which she is a stockholder and policy holder. Mrs Robert Kinkaid returns home to Greenfield after sister Sarah Stewart's death. Judge Hunt attends funeral in Dresden.
Washington January 24. The House committee on Interstate Commerce reports the Hepburn bill with Democratic amendments. Insurgent Republicans rally against joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona while Oklahoma Indian Territory would become Oklahoma. The bill reduces the Interstate Commerce Commission to seven members and allows nonpayment of damages to skip detailed findings.
Vestry committee of Trinity Episcopal Church closed the deal for the Howard Robinson property at Main and Seventh streets for 1900 dollars. The dwelling will remain for now while plans prepare a new church edifice later, with the lot rear to be remodeled for a rectory. In Frankfort Kentucky, January 24, Representative Blair introduced a bill to ban plays that incite race prejudice or contrast master and slave, with penalties up to 500 dollars and jail. The measure goes to the public morals committee for action.
Conny Deputy Organizer S. th. Loveless will organize a Grange at Fresno as forecast earlier in The Age. The opening is planned for 1 pm on Sunday. Strong local interest is noted and a vigorous organization is expected. Loveless is described as a hustler promoting his missionary work.
Telegraph report from Tulsa recounts a Republican meeting clash where Judge David L Sleeper and Captain H B Talley allegedly argued over missing funds for a banquet. Sleeper left to avert violence as Talley threatened to shoot. The dispute unfolded amid a party gathering and a gunfight was averted.
Classified want ads emphasize speed and efficiency for buyers and sellers. Short listings highlight urgent needs, contact details, and item categories to attract quick responses.
The contest resumes after yesterday with Mrs Hunter and Geil Hamilton leading the field. Ed A McCauherd, Mrs Gleason Adams and Mr J P Suntheimer show gains, while votes and certificates face strict handling to meet contest rules. A diamond ring prize was awarded to Mrs Adams, and candidates are reminded polls close at 8 pm Standard Time.
In Coshocton County The Coshocton Age outlines a special vote for a diamonds award with rules for lodge, club, church or organization members. Votes come from paper clipped ballots and subscriptions, with tiered voting credits and a tie dividing value equally, final count Friday evening February 9.
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