Council Delays Sixt Street Extension Vote to Committee
Four months to pass ordinance after one reading. Council placed Sixt Street Extension in the hands of a committee. Fairground fire bill referred to commissioners. Proceedings note late adjournment and business decisions on paving Siath street, fire company work for the fairground, water works bonds interest rate, advance improvement assessments for Second street residents, garbage disposal and city advertising. All members except Mr. Kuntz present.
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Council
Sixt Street
Fairground
Ly O'Clonck
Oklahouma
Siath Street
Second Street
Garbazs
Kuntz
Annexation debate shapes Coshocton Oklahoma petition
The council discusses a Coshocton residents petition to annex contiguous territory, with two possible paths similar to Oklahoma's residents option. Costs, procedures, and timelines are outlined, including 60 day county hearings and delays if opposed. The ordinance committee favors action, while other topics cover street paving, assessments, and Cambridge street culvert material.
Sixth Street Through Hay Property Becomes Council Topic
Street matters dominate a council meeting as Sixth Street opening through the Hay property is debated. Council backs the idea due to many requests and long consideration. Debates include a proposed 40 foot width, a jog, and survey by Engineer Hanlon. The street committee will seek Hay heirs prices and Hanlon’s width estimate, with a report due next meeting. Brooke notes paving resolution for Sixth Street between Main and Locust.
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J.J. Rose
Rose
Brooke
Tie
Voorhes
Cassingham
Timmany
Thompson
Alr
Merrell
Cambridge Street
Hanlon
Walnut Street
Adams
Cynneil
Sixth Street
Hay
Timmons
Rinner
Main and
Locust
Bonds and rates debated for water works issue
The council passed a $12,000 water works bond ordinance under suspension. Speakers discussed interest rates from four to six percent and premium aims, noting a reduction from $15,000. Some property owners preferred cash payments, and issues about notifying buyers and potential complications were raised as an inquiry proceeded.
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Timmons
Rue
Brooke
Coshocton
Rinner
Second Street
Voorhees
City Printing Under Scrutiny Over Newspaper Ads
Mayor Cassingham calls for urgent review of a publishers' agreement that places city advertising in four papers though five exist. Timms Hisleff, current mayor and clerk, notes the cost is one price for four papers. Opposition cites potential extra charges if papers do not agree, with the ordinance committee accused of inaction.
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Cassingham
Gener
Timms “Hisleff
Ordinance Committee
Mr. Brooke
Mr. Merrell
Council objects to 835 bill for fairground work
The council objects to a bill numbered 835 from the fire department for work at the fairgrounds and refers the matter to the county commissioners for action as the fairgrounds dispute continues.
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Fire Department
Fairground
County Commissioners
Fairrounds
City council debates water, fire, and payroll reforms
The council discussed Cushocvon's water share, paying companies for work, and locating fires. Mayor Cassinghaw’s past stance echoed. Debates covered garbage disposal, Chief Maples prisoner feeding bills, and ending blank payroll forms for street commissioners.
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Timmons
Cushocvon
Brooke
Aiayor Cassinghaw
Stewart
Brouse
IN NEELEY'S FAVOR. Cuban Officials Controversy At Havana
Washington reports detail seven inspectors to Cuba, while Postmaster Thompson at Havana remains suspended amid inquiry into office methods and a countywide shortage. Thompson denounces proceedings and asserts support from allies. In New York, theatre agent Charles Bertram is found dead after weeks missing.
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Washington
Rathbone
Cuba
Bureau
War Department
Wood
Thompson
Havana
Neder
Ceba
General Wood
New York
Charles_ Bertram
Bertram
Baseball Contests Waged In National and Minor Leagues
Coverage of recent baseball games across the nation and minors, listing scores and key batters. Includes Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis Chicago New York and other league results with umpires and notable players mentioned.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powers for Children Offered
Advertisement promises detente and fever relief for children with Mother Gray's Sweet Powers. Claims to cleanse stomach and liver, making a sickly child strong and healthy, and to cure worms. Sample offered free with address in Olmsted, TeRor, NY.
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Cross
Gray
Tien S Olmsted
TeRor
To Cure a Cold in One Day Warner’s Syrup Claim
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy to cure a cold in one day and lists a price of 60 cents. It presents the product as a quick cure and urges purchase for rapid relief.
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Warner
No agreement reached at St Louis strike conference
St Louis May 16 Officials of St Louis Transit and its 3500 striking workers spent five hours in a session with the grievances committee and police board members to seek an adjustment. A fresh talk will be held. An opening Grand Avenue line clash left two men shot as stones flew and police fired. One wounded man, John Flaney, is seriously hurt. Methodists in Chicago May 16 fail to elect bishops after votes total 686 with forty candidates in contention. No candidate secured the required two thirds. rumors about Dr Bowen proved false. Lead contenders Buckley 272, Bowery 258, Moore 252, Hamilton 228, others scattered.
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St. Louis
St Lewis Transit Company
Grand Avenue
St. Louis Transit Company
John Flaney
Joseph Trendall
Strick
Methodist
Chicago
Methodist Church
Board of Tellers
John W. E. Bowen
Buckley
Bower
Moore
Dr. Hamilton
Venezuelan Revolution Update Claims Progress in Venezuela
News from Trinidad reports General Hernandez, revolutionist leader, advancing against President Castro in Venezuela. Hatched plans originated in Trinidad where prominent Venezuelans reside. Large arm shipments and significant developments anticipated.
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Esingston
Jamaica
Trinidad
General Hernandez
Venezuela
Castro
Boers Welcome to New York and Mafeking News
New York welcomed C H Wessels Abraham Fischer and Ebot A Wool marans peace envoys from the South African republics. They heard news of reverses but said they would not stop fighting for independence. Mafeking reported heavy, possibly successful defense as Boer forces attacked with artillery, surrounding the town but the garrison held.
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New York
C. H. Wessels
Abraham Fischer
Ebot A. Woolmarans
Manhattan
Lord Roberts
Mr. Fischer
United States
Citizens Reception Committee
Citiaen van Renzselaer
Fischer
Pretoria
Tesler
Stormed by Boers and relief near Mafeking
Boers attacked the besieged Mafeking garrison but the result is unknown as British relief is due. Transvaal forces move to Blaauwbaschdoort Pass near Heilbron road, rear guards hold north of the Valsen river, and Boer scouts approach 20 miles north of Kroonstad. Lord Roberts directs Buller as engineers race to repair rail lines amid bitter cold. reports note rising Boer surrender rates and cautious talk of Pretoria defenses. The Times cites American coverage and potential political use of Boer envoys in New York.
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Mafekins
Lorenzo Marques
Mafeking
Artille
Verr
Kaffir
Eral
Ih Kafar
Pretoria
Genex Snyman
Incredi
Baden-Powell
Doubs
London
Snyman
Transvaal
Blaauwbaschdoort Pass
Heilvron Road
Kroonstad
Valsen River
Lord Roberts Isfantry
Sera
Nisi
Free
Buller
Lord Roberts
Three TRaktimeore Appeal Court Judges Reappointed
The three judges of the appeal court in TRaktimeore were recently regarded to determine for their terms of two and three years. One judge, age thirty five, was noted for cautious decisions and was an willine taw. The measure preceded the hat and famnd in it after the ober. trd daia. The sitp limits service to one year.
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Stephen Crane
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Bertin
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Delmih
Here
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Mafeking 1
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