Prominent Ohio Treasurer Platt Faces Public Funds Deficit
State inspector Sipe uncovers that Charles A. Platt, Lincon township treasurer and Plainfield editor, defaulted on public funds totaling about $5,000. Despite books showing proper balances, he reports no money on hand, blaming attorneys while bondsmen promise to cover the gap. Platt, long a Democratic leader, endures severe mental distress as investigations unfold.
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Charles A. Platt
Linton “Township
Ohio
Sipe
Coshocton
Linton
Platt
Mr. Platt
R. S. Lawrence
John C. Miskimen
Benton Davis
Robert Kirk
Plainfield Lodge of Odd Fellows
Raigan Banks
John H. Baker
John Reahing
Hosselt
James Burgess
Joseph Scheffér
J.o.shryock
Hiram Fowler
The
Plainfield Sentinel
Linton Township
Plainfield
Cleveland
Age Publishing Co
New Hose for Fire Department Procured
The council fire committee contracted for 1000 feet of hose to equip the department. 500 feet from the Eureka firm and 500 from Fabric Fire Hose company. Ratification planned at Tuesday’s council meeting.
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Council
Eureka
Fabric Fire
Supreme Judge Day Is Recovering
Washington reports Justice Day showing markedly improved health this morning according to Dr Harden. The March 16 bulletin notes his condition as most encouraging and outlines no new complications.
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Telegraph
Washington
Harden
Justice Day
Panama Canal Treaty Fate to Be Decided by Senate
Washington reports that the Panama canal treaty and its amendments will face a Senate vote on Tuesday. Democrats aim for amendments on canal strip control while Republicans warn Gorman cannot keep party unity. Ratification appears possible with the United States gaining the agreed control over the strip. The Cuban treaty follows with votes planned for Thursday.
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Washington
Senate
Gorman
Canal Strip
United Stas
Explosion wrecks mill and kills one in Ohio
A Republic Iron and Steel plant in Toledo was wrecked by a terrible explosion this morning. One man is dead and six severely injured. A Coshocton Realty company meeting at the National bank increased subscriptions and discussed chartering and officer elections pending formal organization in a few days.
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Toledo
Republic Iron and Steel Company
New Coshocton Realty Company
National Bank
Masked Robbers Loot Aged Widow's Home In Ohio Clash
A group of 14 masked men robbed Mrs. Jacob Reischelderfer's home near Cridersville Ohio. They bound family members, demanded location of cash and notes, took 1200 dollars cash 7000 dollars in notes and securities plus jewelry silverware and wages, and searched for a hidden door. The intruders fled by midnight leaving wine and food behind.
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Wapakoneta
Jacob
Reischelderfer
Crersville
Blanche
George James
Joseph James
James
Joseph
Crideraville
Main Line OCA &C May Be Changed
A well defined rumor in Warsaw points to an important steep grade at Brink Haven likely forcing the company to abandon a portion of the main line.
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OCA &C
Warsaw
Brink Haven
Rail reroute talk could alter Warsaw to Columbus line
Local reports say the T. W. W. & O. may parallel the Dresden branch from Killbuck to Warsaw and a new cut off from Walhonding to Howard or Gambler to join the C. A. & C. The plan promises a lower grade, cheaper operation, and a possible summer start on upgrades for transfers and switches, affecting Coshocton county. The Dresden branch currently carries one mixed train daily with limited service.
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Warsaw
T. Wi Vi & O
Walhdnding
Killbuck
Mt. Vernon
Killuck
Brink Haven
Mne
Dresden
Walhonding
Howard' Or
Gambler
Columbus
Cleveland
Walh
Mohican Creek
Coshocton
Degenerate Knapp On Trial In Hamilton Preliminary Hearing
Knapp's preliminary hearing opened at 10 o'clock before Mayor Poseh with attorneys Darby and Thomas of Cincinnati. Rain kept attendance light as proceedings began amid low crowd turnout. The report also notes a Newark infant death, funeral arrangements, church notices, and Harrison's renomination by the Democratic city convention in Chicago.
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Hamilton
Knapp
Poseh
Darby and
Thomas
Cincinnati
Babe
EM English
Newark
Mr. English
Alonzo English
North Ninth Street
South Lawn Cemetery
Age
Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Republican Primary Election Notice
Republicans urged to vote in the primary election on Tuesday March 17. Polls open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Canal Dovers Big New Industry
Wentz & Co awarded a contract to erect an office building for the Standard Locomotive works at Canal Dover. The plant will cost about 1.5 million dollars with two large 500 foot by one story halls. Four engineers from American Bridge Co are on site. Five new members joined the church Sunday.
Wright Arrest in New York for Colossal Frauds
London dispatch reports J Whitaker Wright, former managing director of a sixty million dollar company, arrested on arrival from France in New York. He traveled with a woman, Miss F Browne, under assumed names Andreoni and Mile. Andreoni. Investigations reveal he kept a princely lifestyle aboard the steamship Ananda. The case traces back to the Wright family empire and the London Lance corporation during 1900.
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J. Whitaker Wright
New York
Don
France
New_York
Havre
Wrigh
Wright
M. Andreoni
Mile
Andreoni
J. W. Wright
Miss F. Browne
Miss Browne
Ta Lorraine
Ananda
Whitaker Wright
London Ang Lance Corporation
A A Kraus
Sataine
Ang
London
Godalming
Statuar
Italy
Thomas Lipt
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America
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Frimley
Inley
Harte
Smith’s Drug and Book Store
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the Age
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United Brethren Church
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Young People’s Christian Union
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