Railroads May See The Handwriting On The Wall
Farmers Institute in Coshocton County elected J. P. Catting as vice president Lee Moore secretary W D Kissner treasurer and an executive committee led by Prof L C J Shaw. News items report a serious assault in Mount Holly New Jersey, where John Busby a stalwart negro attacked Hannah Sharp and her brother John Sharp, injuring him before capture. A long list of local club officers and judges for a diamond contest is noted with praise for the event and preparations for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Catting
Lee Moore
W. D. Kissner
Wm. J. Gamnertsfelder
Prof
L. C. J . Shaw
Chalner Laughlin
John Scott
Jacob Rodock
Lewis H. Fry
Nelle
Bern
Messrs
Bishop
Scott
Joseph Finlay
Finlay
Mount Holly
N. J
Hyansboro
Moorsetown
John Busby
Hannah Sharp
Joh Sharp
Busby
Sharp
Jude Kes
Isa
Pocock
Ohio County Officials Salaries Proposed by Population
The Ohio legislature considers a county officials salary plan tied to population. For under 15 000: Auditor 1500, Treasurer 1000, Clerk 800, Sheriff 1250, Prosecutor 1000, Probate Judge 1250, Commissioners 50, Infirmary Directors 150, Surveyor 400. Higher tiers add per 1000 population with varying rates. caps set by census and no deputy fees allowed.
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Columbus
House
Buo
Coun
Williams
Cuyahoga
Reynolds
President Roosevelt appoints Michel to Turin consul post
President Roosevelt named Albert H. Michel of Massachusetts to replace Peter Cuneo as consul at Turin Italy. Michel hails from Upper Sandusky momentarily. The clerks union meets semi monthly at Central Labor Hall tonight.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Albert H. Michelson
Massachusetts
Peter Cuneo
Turin
Italy
Canes
Upper
Sandusky
Clerks
Clerks’ Union
Centra Labor
Miners Lose in First Round at Joint Conference
In Indianapolis on January 26 the union demand for admission of Southwest district operators and miners to the joint conference was defeated in the first session. Officials argued local issues should not derail a general wage agreement and that extending the conference would ease employer worker friction. Tomlinson, Mitchell, and W. B. Tiner led the discussion. C. L. Scroggs served as secretary-treasurer.
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Indianapolis
Mediine Workers of America
Conl Oyators
Iswice
Tomlinson YJ
Mitchell
W. B
Mine Workers Permatary
Tiner
Chicago
Death claims General Joseph Wheeler veteran cavalry leader
New York dispatch reports General Joseph Wheeler, famed Confederate cavalryman and U S Army brigadier, died at his sister's Brooklyn home after six days ill with pneumonia and pleurisy. He was 91 or 82 years old per report, with family members from the south and West Point present. Burial plans likely Arlington National Cemetery near Washington.
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New York
Joseph Wheeler
United States Army
sSpaip
Sterling Smith
Brooklyn
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington
Wheeler
General Wheeler
W. J. Harris
Anne
Lucille
Currie Wheeler
Joseph Wheeler, Jr
C. 9
West Point
Greene Aytempt To Bribe Inspector Revealed In Trial
Witnesses testified that Greene attempted to bribe W. B. Curtis, an inspector on Greene and Gaynor’s work, with June 1859 charged. The government presented correspondence but the judge paused admission for later ruling while documentary evidence continued.
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Greene
Savannah
Greene-Gaynor Rin
W. RB. Curtis
Gaynor
Steer
Mrs Gleason Adams Enters Race After Longstanding Joke
A long standing practical joke near three years old moved Mrs Sophia Moore and Mr Gleason Adams to begin a real contest as she overcomes early mockery. Adams notes the joke shifted to earnest participation as she rises above rivals and leads toward May.
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Les
Adams
Jthe Fries
Jake Les
Ini
Seton Guilty Remanded to Jail Awaiting Sentence
Seton Angusors Seton convicted in New York court of embezzling $6.00 from the Houston Galveston and Texas railroad and implicated in floating about $3 000 000 in bonds. He testified that if he had financed the road he would have been worth $150 009 outside of 214 percent and could claim construction expanses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Merk
Dan
C. Angusors Seton
Triad
Gof
Houston
Galveston
Tobad Flailroad Company
Texas
Seton
Town to stage thirty day rat hunt by merchants
Coshocton merchants plan a city wide rat hunt with two rival factions along Main street to clear shops of rats. For thirty days teams from the north and south sides will battle pests and a final banquet will honor the winning side. Officials believe the effort will curb stock losses from rodent damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Coshocton
Valhfilla
Main Street
Couch Merchant's
McDowell Faces Murder Case in Federal Hearing
The article notes McDowell's involvement in the Ren Dickerson murder case with present and absent counsel, editorial figures, and court agents debating procedural matters. It also mentions Senators and cotton industry representatives discussing a commission on American market extension in the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Ronmmitie
Overman
Orient
Senator Overman
McLaurin
South Carolina
Whitlam
The
American Cotton Recor
I. F. Crowell
French Envoydenounces action and Venezuela breaks ties
A French chargé d affaires in Caracas is accused of violating diplomatic etiquette and provoking a rupture with Venezuela. President Castro denies allowing him to land, and Venezuela recalls consuls and withdraws French consul privileges. The Caracas government cites French conduct as undermining Venezuelan sovereignty.
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Talgny
Vtelathd
Lavis
Carteas
Spal
Venezuela
Alig Tlon
Castro
Maracatec
Myr
Caracas
Pkotast
France
la Guayra
Nolice
Vaigny
Venecaiehan
Fraves
Veneavedir
Veneche
Bestar
Statehood Bill Clears House Forms Oklahoma and Arizona Groups
The House passed a statehood bill 194 to 140 uniting Oklahoma and Indian Territory into Oklahoma and Arizona with New Mexico. Ratification by territorial residents would require state constitutions banning liquor sales and plural marriages. Arizona would ban alcohol sales to Indians forever, Oklahoma for 21 years. Mr and Mrs W A Himebaugly visit Chicago for two weeks.
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Washington
Jim
House
Oklahoma
India
Arizona
New Mexico
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