Family to Starve Humane Officer Spans Breach of Five Years
After five years a husband who deserted his wife and five children was brought to justice through Humane Officer Jackson. Levi Strawn, left April 15, 1900, and avoided support. Officer Jackson traced him to Logan Ohio where he works in a brick plant and secured his arrest. The Strawn family has endured years of destitution, aided by their mother and neighbors. The township has...
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Jackson
Mary Strawn
Pleasant Valley
Squire Wimmet
Levi Strawn
Strawn
Logan
Ohio
Civic League plans to urge better Coshocton streets
The Coshocton Civic League, not yet back in operation after the summer break, plans to reconvene and begin efforts for improved roads in Coshocton. The revival mirrors a nationwide good roads movement.
Clog of cars affects trade across country
Telegraph dispatch notes strong overall trade activity with Bradstreet reports. Car congestion disrupts prices and freight movements, but cold weather stimulates commerce and orders rise. iron and steel set record gains while staples rise in price. crop movement demand remains unprecedented.
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Telegraph
The
Age
New York
Bradstreet
Iron and Steel Interests
Foraker Analyzes Ohio Election Defeats and Reform
Senator Foraker states defeats in Ohio derive from local causes not national politics. He argues voters complain that nominating conventions excluded real participation and that only prearranged slates win. He advocates returning to old fashioned, open conventions where all aspirants have equal chances.
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Foraker
Ohio
Youngest Child of Six in Family Crisis
The case draws strong sympathy as the family of six includes a six year old youngest child and a 16 year old boy who has taken on breadwinner duties while trying to lead his younger siblings.
Cunliffe Sentenced Six Years for Express Robbery in Pittsburgh
Edward Cunliffe was sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for the Adams Express robbery in Pittsburgh. He stole $100,000. Memphis returns show James H. Malone leading for mayor by 1,299 votes, with anti administration ticket sweeping city offices. Hindman fire destroys W C T U settlement school. 35 managers teachers and 200 children escape in night clothes.
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Pittsburg
Edward Cunliffe
Memphis
Tenn
James H. Malone
Anti Administration Democrat
J. J. Williams
Anti Administration
Hindman
Civic group targets Coshocton roads after convention
Speakers at the county good roads session urged city street improvements. They criticized neglected paving on Chestnut Street where gas company damage remains unrepaired. The Civic League plans to restart operations in December to form a concrete plan for better roads in Coshocton with county good roads backing.
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Coshocton
Chestnut
Civic League
Boy 11 Fatally Injured by Classmates in Pittsburgh
In Homestead public school James Hinko died after assault by fellow students who fractured three ribs and caused internal injuries. Separately, in Squire Williams' court Catharine Geese vs C Geese ended in default judgment for $152.67.
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Pittsburg
James Hinko
Homestead
Catharine Geese
C. C. Geese
Squire Willams’ Court
New doubts Ohio loss not national issue says New
Indianapolis dispatch notes Harry S. New vice chairman of the Republican national committee says Ohio’s Democratic win stems from state factors not national dissatisfaction. He cautions against deeming Ohio a harbinger for the next election. Also mentions two Missionary Baptists city meetings with Mrs Pattison addressing.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Harry S. New
Republican National Committee
Ohio
Buckeye
Chile
Colored Missionary Baptists of
City
Selby
Pattison
Ohio Election Returns Show Tight Party Split
Columbus Dispatch reports official returns from 60 counties indicating Republicans lead the state ticket but with slim margins. Dems claim 59 House seats to 58, with contests in Hardin Paulding and Stark counties. Senate stands 19 Democrats to 18 Republicans, some estimates differ. Governor Herrick seeks to extend term via possible extraordinary session. attorney general calls it political infamy.
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Age
Columbus
The
Columbus Dispatch
Hardin
Paulding
Stark
Herrick
McKinnon
Garber
Houck
M. Dickey
Frank
Mu County
House
Senate
Wade Ellis
Lewis Bk. Houck
Pattigon
Cleveland
Finley
Pattison
Reveals Royal Secret
London reports that after 70 years a package entrusted to Coutts Bank by Mrs FitzHerbert has been opened with permission of King Edward and shows decisive proof that George IV was married to Mrs FitzHerbert.
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London
Edward
Coutts Bank
Fitz-Herbert
Maria Anne Smythe
George IV
Mra. Fite-Herbert
Judge Eason to Rule in Ben Dickerson Case
Judge Eason is expected to issue a decision next Monday in the preliminary stage of Ben Dickerson’s trial for the murder of Mrs. Simon Hughes. The ruling will determine if a murder trial with a special jury proceeds or if the indictment is dismissed and a grand jury or further delay is used. Judge Voorhees closed the preliminaries with a brief forceful argument Friday afternoon.
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Eason
Ben Dickerson
Dickerson
Simon Hughes
Voorhees
Miners Prepare 12 Percent Wage Demand Next Year
Pittsburg district officials announce that miners will push for a 12 percent wage increase when they meet with operators in January to set the coming year's scale. William Dodds, secretary treasurer, says President John Mitchell will meet district reps during the Americas Federation of Labor convention in Pittsburg next week. Mass meetings are being planned by local union officials in anticipation.
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Pittsburg
William Dodds
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Americas Federation of Labor
Miners’ ‘Union
The Merchant's Choice in a Modern Christmas Season
A reflection urges merchants to adopt twentieth century selling methods and advertise in newspapers. It warns that passive receivers risk being overwhelmed as holiday shopping intensifies, urging proactive promotion to reach customers.
Dicker Son Case Decision Flagged With Davis vs Mc Cullough
Monday sessions set to announce the Dicker son case ruling and begin hearing the David Davis versus Sam Mc Cullough et al suit over a coal lease in Bedford township. Attorneys Voorhees & Voorhees appear for the plaintiff and B Z Hayes for the defendants.
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Dickerson
David Davis
Sam McCullough
Bedford Township
Voorhees & Voorhees
B. Z. Hayes
Hearst Twists the Tiger's Tail
New York November 1 Ten indictments for violations of the election law and two for assaults at the poll in last Tuesday’s election were brought by the grand jury. Attorney General Mayer and State Superintendent Morgan lead a wide probe continuing until the legislature convenes. They examined witnesses and conferred with Henry E. Yonge, Hearst’s special counsel, on prosecutions to follow.
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Age
New York
Mayer
Morgan
Henry E. Yonge
Hearst
Reform Wave Hits Pennypacker in Harrisburg Session
Governor Pennypacker calls a special legislative session for January 13 to consider reform legislation. Mrs E C Cooley and daughter Mabel visit sister Mrs O J Case on South Ninth Street in Harrisburg.
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Pennypacker
Harrisburg
O. J. Case
South Ninth Street
Miners Await Pay Raise and Labor Actions Across States
President John Mitchell and Vice President Thomas L. Lewis vow weeks of effort to push a wage increase for western Pennsylvania miners. In the East a 12 percent demand would restore a 5 percent cut and add 7 percent, lifting miners’ pay. Nonunion workers arrive in Sturgis Kentucky as strike tensions rise while coal districts around Oskaloosa Iowa idle 600 miners over transport charges.
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John Mitchell
Thomas L. Lewis
Pennsylvania
Indictments in Suit Case Mystery Case
Boston November 11 grand jury indicted Dr McLeod and Crawford and Howard in the suit case mystery linked to Susan Geary and the prior arrest in New York. The actions follow the crime fact after the fact in the craton case.
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Age
Boston
the Grand Today
Dr. McLeod
Sory
Susan Geary
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