The Last of the Populists and Butler's Prediction
Former Senator Marion Butler, once head of the Populist national committee, predicts a 1904 presidential ticket for the Populists though not an election. He notes many would align with Democrats. The piece traces Populist decline and anticipates Socialist strength led by Debs in 1906 and Butler’s shift to the Socialists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Butler
National Committee
Democrat‘ic
Butler
Socialist Party
Jarper
Somal Democrats
Debs
Son
John T Randolph
Pops
Allen
Nebraska
Popiu- Viet Party
Hia
Democratic Slate Making
The Democrat and Standard outlines party procedures for assembling a campaign slate. It discusses candidate selection, local endorsements, and the mechanics of ballot listings as planning for upcoming elections proceeds.
Ring Bosses Rule in Coshocton Democratic Convention
The piece denounces a secret Decoration Day slate crafted by Democratic leaders Marshall and Gamble. It claims the court house meeting sealed the slate, denying non-slated candidates any chance at the primary. It recounts alleged attempts to quiet dissent at city hall with police and closed doors, while observers protested the ring’s dominance.
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Marshall
Hugh Gamble
Democratic Ring
Court House
Coshocton
Ringsters
Bfelong
Frank L. Rodehaver
Robert Crouch
W. S. Merrell
W. B. Evans
E. J. Kuntz
A. M. Marshall
McNulty Dixon
Clark
Allen Marshall
Democrat
Standard
Rinner
Decker
Moeller's Successor Nominations Postponed to Papal Review
A Columbus meeting of irremovable rectors and diocesan counselors nominated three candidates for Archbishop Moeller's successor. Leading on first ballot was Rev. M. M. Meara with Rev. James Hartley and Rev. Francis W. Howard close behind. The session, chaired by Archbishop Moeller, ran about an hour with most voting clergy present.
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Moeller
Columbus
M. M. Meara
James Hartley
Steubenville
Francis W. Howard
St. Joseph's Cathedral
M. M. A. Warmedy
B. M. O'Boylan
J. S. Hanhon
P M. Heery
M. M Mearay
A. Clarke
T J. O'Reilly
N. E. Pilger
D. J. Kennedy
C R. Rhode
Change in Pay Days for Pittsburg Panhandle Division
A new pay day schedule for the Pittsburg division of the Panhandle takes effect on the sixth of each month, with pay cars leaving Pittsburg on the sixth unless that date is a Sunday or holiday, then the car leaves on the seventh. An error in Coshocton pay arrival is corrected to today instead of the sixteenth. A Panhandle brakeman, JT Evans, was seriously injured when a loaded car toppled at the prayer pit, knocked unconscious, but his condition is not life threatening. He was treated by Dr. Carr and returned home to Dennison. Also notes a Children’s Day service at Blooming Grove church and that Robert Boyd attended a funeral in Martinsburg.
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Pittsburg
Panhandle
Coshocton
Evans
Praver
Carr
Elias Allen
J. C. Daugherty
Harriett’ Allen
Knox County
Mary Bixler
Joseph Fredenbure
Carl Schmid
Samuel Taylor
Peter Heft
Jefferson Township
William Heft
Rosanna Frederick
W. W. Frederick
John Heft
Rosanna Heft
Pomerenne & Pomerene
John L. Funk
Catherine Divan
Callentine Confession After Shootout With Town Marshal
Earl Callentine fled after firing at the Newcomers town marshal at the Porcher Blacksmith shop. The marshal grabbed Callentine’s legs, subduing him as he attempted to hide. A mace blow knocked him down, and he was jailed after pleading guilty to shooting at an officer with intent to kill. Bail set at $500.
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Earl Callentines
Newcomerstown
Porcher
Fryer
New Philadelphia
Funeral for Noah Zetty Held at Canal Lew isville
The funeral for the late Noah Zetty was conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Canal Lewisville M E church with Rev. C C Irwin of the Baptist church delivering the sermon. Zetty born January 28 1840s died June 8 1903 served in the Civil War as a private in Co H 80th Ohio regiment. He leaves a wife and four sons L Zetty of Cleveland W H J H and Maro of Coshocton a sister trio Sarah A Young Annie Blackford Margaret Waring and others who attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Zetty
Canal Lewisville
Canal Lewisville M. E
C. C. Irwin
The
Baptist Church
Zetty
Co. H
80Th Ohio Regiment
L. Zetty
Cleveland
W. H
J. H
Maro
Coshocton
Sarah A. Young
Annie Blackford
Rogersville
Maragret Waring
New Philadelphia
Thurman Spriggs Elected Director of Reorganized Signal Co
Thurman Spriggs of Woodsfield part owner of the Park hotel in this city has been elected a director of the reorganized Signal company of Zanesville. The retirement of Henry Alexander to join the Columbus Dispatch necessitated a reorganization and James Alexander now at the helm. Spriggs is noted as an influential Democrat in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurman Spriggs
Woodsfield
Reorganized Signal Company
Zanesville
Henry Alexander
Columbus Dispatch
James Alexander
Sprigss
Oil at Otsego and Regional Updates
Otsego reports ongoing oil excitement with the home company leasing about 8,000 acres. Several firms chase land nearby, but the home company appears dominant as drilling resumes after a cave-in. Also noted are smallpox concerns in Trinway, state infirmary talks in Zanesville, a coming home for Houston Bostwick, and band concerts in Newromeratown and Coshoeton along with pension awards for John Bellate and Fre Stroch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otsego
Land Nere
Library to Close in Newcomers Town Indefinitely
Public library with 300 volumes will shut due to lack of demand for higher literature. Mrs. Albert Wright of Keene travels to Coshocton to reside with her daughter Mrs. Frank Whittemore on South Lawn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomerstown
Albert Wright
Keene
Coshocton
Frank Whittemore
South Lawn Avenue
Court, House: Petition Seeks Divorce and Property Partition
Probate court records report Elias Allen filing for divorce from Harriett Allen citing neglect and separation since 1900. The docket also notes guardianship accounts, several land partition and deed filings in Coshocton County, and licenses to marry. A local doctor, Dr. Walter Cochran, denounces a false matrimony rumor as a cruel hoax.
Public Library Discussion on Water for Brick Plant
A council committee considers supplying water to a new brick plant handicapped by drought. The plant would pay for piping and use a meter, promising to curb consumption during shortages. city water rent could reach 150 to 200 dollars annually. The panel favors connecting the plant but action is postponed to the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharion
Denzer
MeCurdy
McCurdy
Board of Service
Board of Public Service
Largest 1400 fleeces bought at high price in county
The Coshocton Fur company paid 31.5 cents for 1400 fleeces in a record county sale. W H Crawford of Roscoe and Scott Brothers of Conesville sold the fleecees amid competing bids. In a second item, Theodore Diemetz died after being crushed beneath a collapsing bridge east of Navarre. he was 60 and a Civil War veteran, survived by several children. A minor Panhandle wreck near town caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Boy Falls From Walnut Street School Building
Ten year old Stewart Hack fell from the second story of Walnut Street School Tuesday evening while crossing from a fire escape plank to reach a pigeon. He was knocked senseless with injuries to the left side and elbow, Chip may have chipped bone. he was taken home and examined by Dr. Stacy who deemed injuries not serious. Married. Edward Rechel and Bessie F Wilson married by Rev. J S Ebersole. Wax Duplicate Increased four setter pups arrived at Carl Manner’s home. Mayme Neldon of Bowman visiting Dr C M Nel don on Main Street.
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Stewart Hack
John Hack
Walnut Street
Stacy
Edward ©. Rechel
Adamsville
Bessie F. Wilson
West Lafayette
J. 8. Ebersole
North
Eighth Street
Belgrade Throne Crisis Sparks Mixed Reactions In Europe
Reports from Paris Berlin and Belgrade describe the June upheaval that toppled the Abronovitch dynasty. The new king faces broad support while authorities suppress opposition and anticipate celebrations as officers clash and banners fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Belgrade
Abronovitch Dynasty
Indignant Public Tone Over Divorce Alimony Handling
The article criticizes Judge Donley for not fixing alimony in Mrs. Roche's divorce settlement, notes public indignation, and urges a public explanation or remedy. It also recounts a misdirected carriage trip by youths ending in Bloomfield and a late arrival at Miss Sadie Shannon’s home with several attendees.
Jury in Columbus Handles Hughes Defraud Case
George Caton serves on the U S jury in Columbus for the Ivor Hughes fraud case tied to the Steele Miller scandal. John Rinehart of Baltic visited sister Mrs Thomas Miller on Cambridge Road. report notes a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Caton
Columbus
U. S
Ivor Hughes
Steele-Miller
John Rinehart
Baltic
Thomas Miller
Cambridge Road
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Clarke
Wade H. Ellis
Hamilton
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Pike
E. A. Jones
Stark
Republican County Ticket
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Mill Creek Township
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M. A. Crile
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Bucklew
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Minta Mikesell
Walter C. Young
Perry Township
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Thomas E. Wollam
Peter*Shetham
Clark Township
S. B. Linebaugh
Martha
Linebaugh
Salina J. Mason
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Wawsaw
George A. Schodorf
Ella
Leona
Hester
Blanche Duncan
John Radhe
Layland
Lucretia Weeks Et al
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Tard Leatherow
Monroe Township
S. A. Fisher
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William T. Lint
Jessie Ralston
J. P. Darling
John P Armack
Nellie
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Thomas G. Lowery
Woh Leaveogood
W. H. Wilhelm
Avondale
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William ¥. Smith
G. F. Rahmer
Valentine H. Rahmer
Adams Township
Libbie Mizer
Martha J. Smith
Walter Cochran
Dresden
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Public Library
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Ohio Canal
Theodore Diemetz
Carl Manner
Misa Mayme Neldon
Bowman
Montenegro
London
Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Berlin
Semlin
Hungary
Zeitung
Lyubaskovites
Alexander
Karagedryevitch
Jvangevista
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Ed Wimmer
Bloomfield
Miss Shannon
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Jay Murphy
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