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Newspaper

Coshocton Age

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1903

Page

4

Mayor Rinners Promises Review In Coshocton Brief

A critical summary of Mayor Rinner's year in office, accusing him of broken promises and a lack of meaningful action. The piece contrasts his rhetoric with an administration that accomplished little, urging Coshocton to elect a leader who will execute plans rather than promise jobs. It notes his early police appointments and laments the absence of progress.

Rinner Serge Coshocton W. A Smith

The Mayors Double Plays

A critical editorial accuses Mayor Rinner of winked at Sunday and after hours saloon activity to win temperance votes. It alleges fines on Oscar Lonquist and Brooks Johnson as stunts for the upcoming election, compares a slot machine case, and says the mayor rides two horses and cannot fool all the people.

Rinner Oscar Lonquist Brooks Johnson

Mayor Rin ner's Slot Machine Record Sparks Debate

The Democrat and Standard defends Mayor Rin ner amid a six week trial of slot machines. A man was fined $50 plus costs for operating a machine while others face similar action as authorities enforce the limit. The mayor’s stance and actions are under scrutiny.

Democrat and Standard Rinner

Mayor’s Record on Slot Machines Questioned

The Age questions Mayor Rinner’s stance on slot machines amid his re election bid. It accuses the paper and political foes of vague rhetoric while noting he previously ordered cessation of slot machine use and fined operators. Readers are urged to demand a clear answer on which record he stands.

Ing Democrat and Standard Daily Age Rinner Age Dogberry

Gompers Endorses Commission Report On Mine Strike

Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, hails the strike commission report as largely faulting operators, praising miners and the Mine Workers Union. He argues arbitration was rejected by operators, fueling a strike, and notes the union is stronger and now enjoys broader public respect.

Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Baer

Der Mayor and the Slit Machines Controversy

A dialect tale describes tension around slit machines at a fair, with Hans and Lonnie in a confrontational mood. The mayor is blamed for manipulation as the crowd recalls bets, cash raking, and alleged deceit by authorities connected to the gambling devices.

Republicans Pledge Early County Nomination in Coshocton

A Coshocton County Republican meeting on March 21 proposed holding the county convention before the Democratic primaries. J. H. Gaskill chaired the letter committee, urging early nominations to save costs and improve campaigning. The report urged unity, warned against delays, and called for a county central committee date. Washington township Republicans named a ticket. Democrats chose a chairman and clerk in their village convention.

Jefferson Township J. W. Stanton E. Hays Coshocton County H. H. Gaskill S. D. Beck W. B. McClure B. Z. Hays J. H. Gaskill Hays Coshocton Suevested D. Beck R. Clark Dr. J. Honaparger

Nominations filed in multiple towns as parties nominating candidates

In Warsaw the Linton Democratic primary nominated Treasurer W. C. McCoy Assessor Mr. Sandall Trustee Ben Bordenkircher. Republicans named Treasurer E Abbott Assessor John Ross Trustee Fletcher Daling. Democrats in Ironton struggle for mayor sparking talk of Editor Gorman entering. Toledo mayoral race stirs interest as Sam Jones runs without local newspaper support. Ex Senator Dunham of Toledo floated as Republican lieutenant governor candidate. Bedford township Republicans named Trustee John Johnson Assessor L H Thompson Treasurer E Sproul Justice John Metts.

Linton W. C. McCoy Sandall Ben. Bordenkircher E. ©. Abbott John Ross Fletcher Daling George C. Dunham Toledo Bedford Township John Johnson L. H. Thompson E He Sproul John Metts

Strike Averts Zanesville Miner Wage Dispute

A sub committee of miners and operators in Zanesville met to resolve wage scale controversy. They agreed to a 12 percent overall raise to align with the new agreement, with a distribution of 1.5 cents to the cutter and 6.5 cents to the loader.

Zanesville

Move Here: Superintendent Johnson Seeks Local Home

Arnold Coal Company official superintendent Johnson arrives seeking immediate residence in the city. He notes successor Moorfield, now general superintendent over multiple mines in Ohio Indiana and Illinois, and confirms Johnson’s planned move with his family.

Wiil Johnson Arnold Coal Company Moorfield Ohio Indiana Illinois

Sign of the Times. Ed A McCabe in fruit store upgrades

Ed A McCabe is making a number of improvements in his fruit store, upgrading shelves, displays, and lighting to attract customers. The changes aim to refresh the shop's appearance and boost sales.

Sign of the Times Ed A McCabe

Hard-up thief nabbed with missing surgical case in Coshocton

James Clark of Columbus was arrested after officers learned he offered a case of surgical instruments for sale at Huffman's store. Chief Mapel tracked him after a suspicious hall wandering and recovered the $5 case from his possession. He will face police court on Friday.

James Clark Columbus Coshocton Decker Mapel Selby Huffman Marshall Clark

Die Press Victim in Workplace Accident

Earl Horn, an employee of the H D Beach company, suffered a crushing injury to his right hand when his fingers were caught in a die press on Wednesday afternoon near three o'clock. He was taken to Dr. McClain's office where a portion of the mangled digit was nearly amputated with Dr. Barcroft assisting in the operation.

Earl Horn H D. Beach Company

Former Newark pastor to return home after funeral visit

Reverend C W Wallace of Newark will leave for home tomorrow after attending the funeral of WWF Robingen. He has spent several days with friends and once served as pastor of the local Presbyterian church. The Age is better every day.

C W. Wallace Newark WWF Robingen Presbyterian Church

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