Medley Muss Engages Commissioners In Probe Of Piling Case
The Medley dispute centers at the county courthouse as commissioners vow a thorough investigation into work on piling. Contractor Medley admits cutting two piles to fifteen feet due to hard pan, while accuser Bock reports two shorter piles. About $1,700 paid, nearly $3,000 at stake, and no formal signed contract found in records.
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Medley
Court House
John Medley
Board of Commissioners
Bock
Glenn
Bale
Labor issues shape early reform agenda
The Ohio Federation of Labor adopts a resolution endorsing initiative and referendum, pledges to interview every representative candidate, and push labor positions. J P Fry urges abolition of contract convict labor and road work use for convicts. Hubert Marshall backs condemning ministers over child labor and factory conditions while President Zepp champions free texts, eight-hour day, and anti child labor.
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Zepp
Cement Work on North Sixth Street by New Walk Pushing
New Walk Pushing and Thomas Burrell and Sons deploy a crew laying cement on North Sixth Street from Nut Street to the alley north of the Wisenburg property. A. L. Bouts, the West aragghat, Lafayetee sao fs.
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Thomas Burrell and Sons
North Sixth Street
Nut Street
Wisenburg
A. L. Bouts
the West
Aragghat
Lafayetee Sao Fs
Gas Leak Explosion Kills Two in Cincinnati Courthouse
A gas leak found by a lighted match caused a fatal explosion in Cincinnati courthouse on Oct 5. County officials George Zimmerman and Russell Blair were killed, with George Maley and George Kleeman badly injured. The blast wrecked the commissioners’ room and shattered most courthouse windows. Patrick Walsh, who sought the leak, ignited the gas.
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Cincinnati
George Zimmerman
Russell Blair
George Maley
George Kleeman
County Auditor's Office
Maley
D. K. Keller
Patrick Walsh
October weddings boost probate filings in Coshocton office
The probate court opened the season with a rush as licenses were issued Wednesday. Couples listed include Charles Abbott, ball player, and Lacey Chreen, novelty worker, both of Coshocton. Iva Dawson, farmer, and Carrie M. Richwick, both of Virginia towns. Thurman McNeeley and Tillie Duity, Coshocton. Fred H. Landerman, tinner, and Laverna Bell, Roscoe. Charles Marhater, farmer, and Laverna Cline, teacher, Adams township.
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Charles Abbott
Lacey Chreen
Coshocton
Iva. Dawson
Carrie M. Richwick
Virginia
Thurman McNeeley
Tillie Duity
Fred H. Landerman
Laverna Bell
Roscoe
Charles Marhater
Peddler Poses Asks About Police In Coshocton Visit
An itinerant peddler of foreign birth has been accosting Coshocton households with a strange greeting. He asks if there is a policeman in the vicinity claiming he might sell a policeman’s wife some goods. He sells linens and doilies, raising fears among residents.
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Coshocton
Cotton leather worker mangled fingers in cutter accident
Frank Tish known as Cotton, an employee of H D Beach company, narrowly escaped severe injury when a leather cutting machine mangled the fore and middle fingers of his left hand. Surgeons stitched the damaged finger. the incident triggered a prompt medical response. Meanwhile, reports to the mayor allege cattle slaughter in Panhandle stock yards on North Fifth street, prompting officials to warn perpetrators. Washington township board of education planned to visit Friday at 9 am to discuss Cooperdale area school prospects amid potential district status changes.
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Frank Tish
Cotton
H. D. Beach Company
City
Panhandle
North Fifth Street
Rinner
Mapel
Cooperdate
Board of Education of
Washington Township
Roche & Roche
Voorhees
J. C. Adams
Cooperdale
Wade
Conesville Lad Dies of Dread Malady
George Fuller twelve, eldest of Ed and Mrs Fuller, died at home in Conesville of smallpox after a three day illness. Officials say a suspect infected suit of underwear spread the disease. Trustees and health board isolate cases to prevent further spread. Visiting Bechtols from Williams County are in Millcreek.
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George
Ed Fuller
Conesville
Marquand
E. C. Carr
Fanny Una
Fullers
New Manager at Long Brothers Store in Cambridge
Miss Ita Long succeeds J. G. Kline as manager of Long Brothers department store. She has been with the Cambridge Ohio branch of the firm and assumed duties on Wednesday.
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Ita Long
J. G. Kline
Long Brothers Department Store
Miss Long
Cambridge
Ohio
Semler Pleads Guilty in Akron Case
Akron Ohio Oct 5 Charles Semler indicted on two counts for obtaining 710000 under false pretenses pled guilty and was sentenced to Mansfield reformatory. He had earlier received 18 months in the state penitentiary but the circuit court reversed and the appeal was dismissed after Semler agreed to plead guilty to the second indictment. The money came from First National Bank. Semler fled to South America and was arrested in California.
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Semler
Akron
Charles Semler
Mansfield Reformatory
State Penitentiary
First National Bank
South America
California
Muskingum College Bulldogs Routed by Ohio State
Ohio State overwhelmed Muskingum College 40 to 0 at Columbus on a day when Muskingum was described as outclassed and outplayed. The New Concord squad reportedly averaged around 150 pounds, with Coxcoshon set to meet a tougher challenge next Saturday. The report highlights several bold plays and lopsided statistics from the contest.
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Ohio State
Muskingum College
Aged Man Hit By Train and Leg Cut Off
Joseph Blackburn, an elderly resident of North Fifth Street, was struck by a moving train at the Chestnut Street crossing around 2:45 PM. His leg was severed below the knee. Deaf and nearly blind, he was carried home for treatment as concerns for recovery persist.
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Dayton
Hamilton
Johnson Station
North Fifth Street
Walhending
Mr. Blackburn
Chestnut Street
Jay
Doc
School board weighs land sale or condemnation on Seventh Street
The school board may sell land by auction or pursue condemnation under a new code after thirty days notice. Widening Seventh Street could cut into Walnut Street school property at Seventh and would affect Bancroft School access. A petition circulates with about a thousand names urging action, and extending Eleventh Street to Main Street is discussed for student travel.
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Eleventh Street
Seventh Street
Walnut Street
Seventh
Main Street
Bancroft School
Main
Walnut
Park Avenue
Coshocton
Rev Gregg Delights Hearers at Presbyterian Church
Dr Gregg of Western Theological Seminary Allegheny spoke at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday about men in the church and those outside. He urged equal participation in church work for men and women, noting the family religion too often rests on women. The lecture was forceful and well received. His delivery and Scotch accent were noted.
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Dr. Gregg
Western Theological Seminary At
Allegheny
Presbyterian Church
Gregg
Judges Named for Park Rink Roller Skating Contest
The Park rink announces judges for Friday night prixe skating led by Voorhees, Fred Timmons, and Dean Stanley. Prizes include free admission and a week of skating privileges for the top grace both sexes and couple. The event starts around 8 20 p m with several young skaters expected to enter. Depositions in the Metham vs Renfrew land case will be taken in western county and by attorney LN Staate in Oregon Kansas Oklahoma and Wine.
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Park Rink
Judge Voorhees
Fred Timmons
Dean Stanley
Atroamney LN Staate
County
Metham Vs. Renfrew Land
Weness
Oregon
New
Kansas
Oklahoma
Wine
Roosevelt Seeks Ohio Campaign Support From Cabinet
Washington reports President Roosevelt expressed keen interest in the Ohio election and pledged to aid the Republican cause. Senator Dick noted plans for cabinet members Taft Shaw Wilson Bonaparte and Attorney General Moody to speak in Ohio during the campaign.
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Washington
Ohio Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Ohio
Taft
Shaw
Wilson
Bonaparte
Moody
Peace Parley Talks and Allied Prisms at The Hague
Telegraphic briefing from St Petersburg notes favorable replies to peace conference invitations with calls for clearer agenda. Britain weighs second Hague meeting decisions after Russia and Japan discuss prisoner exchanges and commercial steamship links. European redoubts shift toward alignments shaping postwar diplomacy.
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Gt. Petersburg
Nagasaki
Figivostok
Adi
Shanghai
Sargeseal
Odenea
United States
Russia
Department of Merchantertea
Grand Duke
Alexandr Michadovitch
Fare York
Rizgna Libau
Woman's Department of
Cop Dihens
Tomaly
Hearst Campaign Declares Reform Ticket For Mayor
Hearst is named a candidate for mayor at a mass meeting in New York. A committee led by JG Stokes will complete the reform ticket. Resolutions denounce both major parties as controlled by trusts and call for electing officers to oppose corporations. Hearst's reception was enthusiastic and a motion to nominate him was carried.
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
JG Fhulpa Stokes
Hew’st
Hearst
Mouoan
Stokes
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