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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1905
Page
2
The note argues over who should handle probate duties in Coshocton. Judge Peter Hitchcock criticizes the idea that a lawyer is essential and contends an ordinary intelligent person or accountant could manage probate business without a legal professional.
Park Rink defends its floor and skate safety after a editorials alleged danger. Statements from manager Earl Smith and others deny any fault and say the boy fell unexpectedly while skating. Several signed testimonies dispute the libelous claims and uphold the rink’s safety.
Ohio State Journal urges Bettison to resist false witness while attacking grall and upholding the commandment against theft. Union Herald mocks Democrats squirming over free trade in Ohio politics. Manchester bishop advocates church outreach to people at weekly golf resorts with missionaries and hymns after drives. Purich notes humorous hymn plan to drown dissent.
A fragment notes Mr Donley being laccinated with the law as part of a dispute. The odd wording hints at a legal controversy or moral accusation, though details remain unclear and incomplete.
Chicago Tribune correspondent outlines a persistent personal attack against Gov Myron Herrick and his wife. The piece cites anonymous letters and church figures aiding a coordinated effort led by racetrack interests and anti-saloon groups. Herrick confirms threats and contemplates criminal libel suits as the campaign intensifies.
Reduced Pennsylvania Lines fares invite travelers to visit the West and South on Home-Seekers excursions to Colorado Idaho Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska the Dakotas Oregon Washington Texas and other areas. Stopover privileges let buyers explore business openings. Tickets sold in several states through the summer with full fare details available from local ticket agents.
In an interview Pattison refuses to name instances of Gov. Herrick’s subservience to Cox and says proving such charges is difficult. He maintains Cox influenced Herrick’s renomination but avoids detailing particular acts or specifications. He notes that if Foraker and Cox had united they might have defeated Herrick.
In Bellefontaine on September 23 1905 Hon J B Foraker lauds Governor Herrick for facing critics and defends his administration. He expresses full confidence investigations will show public institutions well managed funds prudent taxes not excessive and the state healthy and prosperous.
Hon. H. P. Crouse of the Toledo Times speaks in Washington about Governor Hertick's leadership, praising his temperance law while noting liquor question fervor. He predicts Hertick’s election with a safe majority despite Republican party frictions and temperance opposition.
A critique of the Anti Saloon League and its leaders argues that Governor Herrick faced a coordinated effort to kill the Brannock law and resist his local option stance. It contends the league feigned support while undermining the bill, using slander to ruin Herrick and block statewide temperance reform.
Republican state county and city tickets listed with candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme judge attorney general and other local offices. Also lowest fares via Pennsylvania lines for Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles from October 16 to 20. Local ticket agent contact details provided.
The notice details parlor cars on trains between Cleveland and Zanesville with connections at Navarre to Wabash lines for Pittsburgh, Toledo for north and west, Cleveland Kent and Canton for east, and Zanesville for east south and west. Through tickets and baggage checked to all points. Home seekers tickets to southern destinations on first and each month. One fare for round trip Sundays. For folders and schedules contact J Davies.
On September 5 12 26 29 and October 1 the Wabash will sell the tickets from Illinois points to Ohio points for thirty days. Inform your Illinois friends and relatives W J Davies agent.
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