St Louis Mystery: Kidnapping The Child Dominates Tale
A perplexing kidnapping case spans St Louis and Newark with sensational theories. Mrs Reagen blames Goldie Yell for the abduction while St Louis police speculate the father ordered the theft. A telegram hints at ties to Goldie Yell and a mysterious man. The child remains missing amid conflicting leads and a web of rumors.
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St. Louis
Reagen
Charley Ross
Goldie Yell
Coshocton Glove and Garment Company
Yell
George Reagen
East St Louis
East St. Louis
Racing Opens at Coshocton County Fair Big Day
Coshocton day brings crowds as shops close at noon and children enter free. Judges start prize awards while speed events include heats and purses of 300 dollars with entries such as Nellie B Donna HW Charles Marion Electric Bow Edwin Guinn Billy Brighten and Lady Edwards in recent heats.
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Coshocton
Donna HW
Charles Marion
Edwin Guinn
Billy Brighten
Lady Edwards
Gould Wins Wabash Fight in Lengthy Meeting
Telegraph report from Toledo Ohio dated October 11 notes no directors were chosen at the Wabash annual meeting. Proxies dominated the session, running from 9 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. It is believed Gould backers hold about 22 million in bonds while Ramsey has around 2 million. Six Gould nominated directors are expected to be elected to represent bondholders.
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Toledo
Wabash Railroad
Gould
Ramsey
Terrible Cigar Prank Blows Man to Death in Grass Valley
In Grass Valley California on October 11 James Lawson, a former Cleveland contractor, was given a cigar laced with a tiny dynamite charge. After the cigar burned down, a loud blast shattered his face and he died soon after at home. The prankster unknowingly handed Lawson the deadly device.
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Grass Valley
Cal
James Lawson
Cleveland
O. Lawson
Lawson
Council Grants 12 Foot Street Width Change After Debate
The council voted to add 12 feet to the width of Seventh Street, committing to the change unless rescinded. Condemnation was alluded to. A committee was appointed to see if the school board can supply 12 feet instead of six and report fixed prices. Sewer on East Walnut ordered. New sidewalk at Chestnut and Sixth. A spirited exchange occurred between President Weisner and Dr Me Curdy.
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Seventh Street
East Walnut
Chestnut
Sixth Streets
Weisner
Me. Curdy
Moonshine In This County Sparks Local Inquiry
An illicit whisky still is reported to exist in Coshocton County. The exact location is known to few and said to have been discovered recently, though moonshine may have operated for several years. A county resident informed The Age that a local attorney has been notified and federal authorities have been alerted to investigate. The manufacture is described as large scale and the outfit is reportedly hidden in a rocky canyon nearby, with substantial traffic alleged.
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Coshocton
U. S
A New Rule For Cabinet In Campaign Roles
Washington Oct 11 Roosevelt opens debate on cabinet participation in campaigns. He suggested cabinet officers may campaign in their states only, with limited involvement elsewhere. Calhoun discussed Venezuela claims with the president and Root, and rate legislation looms as a major topic for Congress as senators and representatives report public support.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ohio
Seotars Shay
Maryland
Moody
Massachusetts
Congress
Venezuela
Judge Calhoun
Cullom
Rodenberg
Illinois
James Kennedy
Old
McKinley
Kenedy
Age Out at Noon for County Fair Coverage
The Age will go to press at noon Thursday to give employees a chance to see the county fair. Carrer boys may get their papers after dinner. Broome and Herbig close for the fair and will remain closed all week.
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Ange
Broome & Herbig
Widen Seventh Street Debate Ends with Committee Choice
A local council debate over widening Seventh Street between Main and Walnut culminated in a 12 foot widening decision. A three member committee will confer with the Board of Education to obtain the Walnut street school property strip for the project and report next meeting. Salaries were set with the mayor at 1000 dollars and other officers at established amounts. The meeting featured heated exchanges and multiple petitions including a large Vine Street area request.
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Main
Walnut
Board of Education
Walnut Street
Wild Berries Irk Town Over Child Death In Smallpox Case
In Convsville residents debate whether Fuller boy died of smallpox or poison from local berries. Physicians diagnosed smallpox, but some insist berries from a silk pit on the canal bank caused the fatal illness, while noting the boy showed pox after death. The Magical Dispensatory claims bittersweet root and berries have medical uses and were once deemed poisonous though now considered harmless.
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Convsville Viciity
Fuller
Hoover
May Play Game With Deaf Mutes In Columbus
The High school manager Stupps has received a challenge for one or two games from the Deaf Mute school in Columbus. The mutes are said to be heavy and capable, and would likely be added to the local schedule as an attraction. Mrs. Strine of New Philadelphia visits her sister Mrs. Baragide. Mrs Belle Liste and Miata Killbuck are guests here.
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Stupps
Columbus
Lille
Mrs. Strine
New Philadelphia
Baragide
Belle Liste
Miata Killbuck
Missing Adams Express Clerk Seeks Return Of Funds
A Pittsburgh to Chin Hall Express transfer gone wrong prompts a nationwide search for George Cunliffe, Adams Express employee missing since early March 1904. Detectives pursue leads and telegraph notices describe Cunliffe’s blue sack suit, derby, and nicotine-stained hands while his wife receives updates at home.
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Thom
Ty Eaward
George Cunliffe
Nepey Leah
Lucerne Rog
West End
Pittsturt
Cunliffe
Cunlife
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