Local Coshocton Track Meet Delights ~2000 Fans
In Coshocton County Warsaw rider Ed F Boylan highlighted a Monday track meet at the fairgrounds. Races included boys, open mile, fat man, obstacle, five mile open and an exhibition half mile. Judges and timers praised smooth organization as crowds cheered the decisive finishes and promise better contests next year.
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Coshocton
Ed F- Boylan
Warsaw
Coshocton County
Noah Frederick
Frank Moore
Henry Turnbull
Albert McCoy
Alphas Ogle
Boylan
Will Lightell
Fred “McClain
Wiliam Moore
George Bock
Thomas Gorman
W. H. Miller
Gus Ogle
August “Petrotti
Willis
Stottsnd
Ray Flewery
Vie
Strighters
Fit Renner
George W. “Helter
Will Mair
George Ring
Doc Abbott
Patrotti
Fred ‘Tish
Lightelldell
Bock
McClain
H. ‘Miller
William Moore
Gorman
Moore
Russell
Flora
Statis
Tish
County sewer deemed nuisance near river along Chestnut Street
Years ago a county sewer built from the courthouse to the river via Chestnut Street served several homes. Abandoned last year, it is still used by six houses and does not flush, causing pollution. Health Officer Foster orders Prosecutor Wheeler to cut off the connections at once.
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Chestnut Street
Foster
Wheeler
Young Men’s Social and Literary Club Reopens Meetings
After an adjourned session lasting two months the Young Men’s Social and Literary club resumes work. A good list of officers was elected at Monday’s meeting. The organization is open to all young men regardless of religious belief and meets every Monday evening in Grace M. E. church parlors.
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Grace M. E. Church
Lynch Charged With Theft In Tenth Street Quarters
Mary Lynch was arraigned on a charge of taking 850 from James McCormick. McCormick and James White testified the money sat in a washstand drawer. Attorneys J. C. Adams and Joe McDowell offered no defense. Lynch bound over to court in 300 bond and sent to jail.
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Mary Lynch
James
McGormick
Tenth Street
Squire
Mortley
James McCormick
White
Alpurmeys J. C. Adams
Joe McDowell
Roach
McCormick
Resignation of Local Teacher Lida Carr Sought
Miss Lida Carr elected in June to the local corps of teachers has tendered her resignation and will leave for New Cumberland West Virginia to take a high school post. The local board must elect several teachers to fill her position and others for the Oklahoma building.
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Lida Carr
Board of Education
Corps of
New Cumberland
Miss Carr
Oklahoma
Trespass Fines Hit Three Men Near Company Property
Three men were fined 85 dollars and costs each on Monday for trespassing on the Cleveland Canton and Southern company property in Zanesville. The long-idle Zaviesville division was referenced in local memory though not in operation.
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Zaviesville
Cleveland, Canton:& Southern
Zanesville
Doctor Foster Reports Scarlet Fever and Typhoid Cases
Health Officer Foster informs state board of health that Doctor Probst was notified of scarlet fever and typhoid fever in this place. One scarlet fever case and two typhoid fever cases are reported.
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Foster
State Board of Health
Doctor Probst
Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
Readers are told that Hall's Catarrh Cure can treat catarrh at all stages by a constitutional approach. The advertisement claims the medicine works through the bloodstream and mucous membranes, destroying the disease's foundation and strengthening the patient. It offers a $100 reward for failure to cure and lists testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hat Science
Hall
Flcheney &Co
Toledo
Halls Family
Sealed Proposals for Coshocton Sewer Bonds
Sealed bids due September 9, 1999 for six sewer bonds of Coshocton Ohio totaling 12000 with six percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds issued under ordinance of August 11 1997 for Seventh Street Vine Street sewer improvement, bidding details include premium and accrued interest, bid security 4 percent, to Village Clerk Coshocton Ohio.
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Coshocton
Ohio
Comeres Banking Company
Cothocton
Bic
Seventh Street
Orange Street
Wagner
Notice of Assessment Confirmation by City Council
Notice from the Clerk of the Incorporated entity stating an assessment to be confirmed on or after September 4. Given by order of the Council on this day of August 8, 1871. F. Wagner, Clerk.
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the Incorporated
Mules Balked On Bridge Tragedy near Greenville
On a bridge near Greenville Mississippi Martha Johnson and two partially grown children rode in a wagon drawn by mules. The mules reared and backed the wagon over the 30 foot drop, killing all aboard. In Springfield Massachusetts anti imperialists demonstrated with 1560 attendees led by ex Governor Boutwell. A local society of anti-imperialists called The Connecticut Valley Patriots formed.
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Greenville
Miss
Martha Johnson
Leland
Springfield
Mass
George 8. Boutwell
Connecticut Vailey
Havana Strike Continues As 4500 Unionists Walkout
Havana reports a continuing strike by 4500 union workers. Strikers cite high living costs and the profits of masters and contracting masons as the basis of their demands and anticipate support from other trades.
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Havana
Kentucky Delegates Named for Southern Industrial Convention
Governor Bradley appoints Lucas Moore state commissioner of agriculture W J Davidson state superintendent of public instruction Capita Porier Thompson and Hon Zz EF Smith as delegates to the Southern Industrial Convention meeting in Huntsville Alabama on October 10.
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Kentucky
Frankfort
Bradley
Huntsville
Ala
Lucas ‘Moore
J. Davidson
Capita Porier Thompson
Ava
EF. Smith
Episcopal Bishop Pierce Dies in Arkansas
Memphis September 6. Bishop Pierce, Episcopal bishop of Arkansas, one of the oldest church members in the country, served over a quarter century in this position before his passing in Fayetteville, Ark.
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Episcopal
Memphis
Pierce
Arkansas
Fayetteville
Ark
Bald
Passage Blocked by Stake at St Marys River
Obscure OCR fragment notes a channel blockage at St Marys River hindering Lake Superior trade. It mentions a steamer needing several days to raise and a temporary obstruction affecting freight passage.
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Iaraestiann
Lakes
St. ” Mary's
Lake Superior
Kid McCoy Stops Thorne in Third Round at Broadway Club
Kid McCoy defeats Geoffrey Thorne of England by knockout in the third round at the Broadway Athletic Club. Attendance reaches 5,900 as McCoy dominates from the start with two decisive jolts in the face ending the match.
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Kid
McCoy
New -York
Geoffrey Thorne
England
Progress of Yellow Jack in Key West Florida
Dr Porter, chief executive of health, reports about 40 cases and five deaths as the disease slowly spreads in Key West. The hospital is prepared and 20s men are available for duty. Portugal will be used as a detention camp and will be opened in three or four days. There is no excitement in Key West.
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Key West
Fla
Porter
of Health
Portugal
Key“West
Trial of the Newport 108 vessel on her first trip
The official reading of the 108 gave a first trip speed of 17% knots which was sustained for nearly half an hour. Admirers consider the vessel’s achievement phenomenal given the shallow water course and the effort involved in its construction.
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Newport
Admiral Dewey Plans Retirement After Philippine War
The veteran admiral indicated a favorable view on the Philippines insurrection, hoping the next dry season would see it quelled. He does not expect further sea service unless war resumes and expects retirement under existing regulations.
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Dewey
Gibraltar
Philippines
Two Lumber Camp Workers Killed by Train Fall
West Wisconsin Sept 6 Tom Jordan and Lawrence Gavin were killed at a logging camp when a logging train divided and then rejoined, momentum throwing them from the cars to their deaths.
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West
Superior
Wis
Tom Jordan
Lawrence Gavin
Street Railway Sold in Foreclosure Sale
Galveston on September 6 reports the Galveston City Railroad property was sold under a U S court foreclosure to satisfy 1,250,606 dollars in bonded debt. Julius Runge, president of the company, bought the property for 305,660 dollars.
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Galvestes
Galveston City Railroad Company
United States
Julius Runge
Coliseum Arch Collapse Kills 11 in Chicago
A coroner's jury found the Pillsboro Bridge company and Charles M. Peasley, superintendent, responsible for the August 28 Coliseum building collapse during construction that claimed 11 lives.
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Chicago
Pillsboro Bridge Company
Charles M. Peasley
Coliseum
Logan Randolph Killed Near Win tonville After Trouble
In Middlesboro Kentucky on September 6 Logan Randolph was found dead at Win tonville after a dispute with a blind tiger keeper. Neighbors heard five pistol shots followed by an investigation confirming Randolph's death.
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Middlesboro
Wintonville
Here
Logan Randolph
Randolph
New French Ambassador Named for United States
Rome reports Camille Barrere the French ambassador to Italy is slated to become the French ambassador to the United States and has already made appointments in connection with the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Camille Barrere
Italy
United States
Blockade Debated in Philippines To Starve Insurgents
Washington officials weigh options to curb the insurgency around Luzon. A naval blockade could bar contraband and supplies, but declares it would signal war and risk recognition of the insurgents. Limited light-draft vessels and higher cruiser bids loom as Manila reports August receipts of 667,618 dollars.
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Washington
Philippines
Luzon
War ‘Department
Manilla
Dello
Cebu
Central States Waterworks Association Holds Annual Convention
The second annual convention of the Central States Waterworks Association met in Cincinnati. After welcoming speeches the president delivered the annual address, followed by W. Revives and subsequent remarks. The afternoon featured trolley rides and visits to waterworks reservoirs in Covington and Newport.
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Waterworks
Cincinnati
Central States Waterworks Association
Cleveland
Covington
Newport
Darien riot trials conclude with mixed convictions and fines
In Darien Georgia on September 6 trials ended with four convictions and four acquittals. The total convictions reached 22 with about half the acquitted. Sentences followed, six receiving the maximum $1,000 fine or one year in the chain gang and 16 fined $250 or one year in the chain gang.
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Darien
German embassy plays down Bentheim story
Washington dispatch reports the German embassy treating the Bentheim story lightly. Officials cite several circumstances related to alleged military service in Berlin but refuse to discuss details.
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Washington
Bentheim
Berlin
Embezzlement Charged in Milwaukee Broker Arrest
Milwaukee broker George W. Shepard was arrested on an embezzlement charge after a complaint by Walter N. Durand. Shepard, administrator of the William C. Durand estate, is alleged to be short over 13060 in his accounts.
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Milwaukee
George W. Shepard
Walter N. Durand
Shepard
William C. Durand
Legally Hanged and Bryan Speech in California
Frederick Max Brookhaus was hanged at Wethersfield for complicity in Daniel N. S. Lambert's Wilton murder. Benjamin F. Willis was hanged on the same gallows December 30, 1898. William J. Bryan's party left Yosemite valley for San Francisco and will address the city next week. In Newport the Columbia defeated Defender by 3 minutes 11 seconds in a 20 mile cup defender race.
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Hartford
Frederick Max Brookhaus
Wethersfield
Daniel N. S. Lambert
Wilton
Benjamin F. Willis
Brvran
Wawona
Cal
William J. Bryan
Yosemite Valley
San Francisco
Mr. Bryan
Nebraska
Columbia
Newport
R. I
Union Carpenters Strike In Omaha For Higher Pay
Omaha reports 300 union carpenters walked out on September 6 demanding an extra five cents an hour. They say current wages average 30 cents and have halted work until their demand is met.
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Omaha
Mga
Democratic nominee to visit Columbus for party meetings
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate will attend the state central committee and executive committee meetings in Columbus next Friday. He will also luncheon with Colonel James Kilbourne and begin his campaign at the state fair. New incorporations list shows Falcon Bronze Youngstown increasing capital stock to 25000 and other firms in Cleveland and Columbus.
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Ah Aegan Aanteas
Columbus
Democratic State Central Committee
Ohio ‘League of Democratic Clubs
Tas
James Kilbourne
McLean
Falcon, Bronze
Youngstown
Thompson Manufacturing Company
Cleveland
Capital
Automobile Company
Barber- Barberton
Villa Beach Club Company
Collinwood
Afro-American League of Republican Clubs
Franklin County
County Democrats Plan Speaking Tour For Mayor Harrison
Chicago September 6 The county Democratic organization will escort Mayor Harrison on a campaign tour through Ohio and Kentucky. They will visit Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Louisville and Lexington delivering urgent invitations for a series of speeches.
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Chicago
County Democracy
Ohio
Kentucky
Harrison
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Louisville
Lexington
Ohio Mexican War Veterans Hold 25th Reunion in Columbus
The Buckeye Boys of the Forties gathered in Columbus on September 6 for the twenty-fifth annual reunion of the Ohio State Association of Mexican War Veterans. Governor Bushnell and Adjutant General Axline attended, with the governor delivering a welcome address.
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Columbus
Ohio State
Buckeye Boys
Forties
Mexico
Bushnell
Axline
Michigan Man Chosen for Canton Superintendent Post
A Michigan man has been selected to lead Canton schools as superintendent succeeding WW HH. The Cincinnati paper notes health concerns and the appointment details are outlined in the local report.
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Michigan
Cena Sept
Nino Y Board
Canton
Cincinnnati Papite’ ‘Schools
Ili
Health
Sue
American Bankers Association Opens First Session
The American Bankers Association began its twenty-fifth annual conversion with its first session focusing mainly on routine business activities.
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American ‘Bank
American Bankers
Association
Plague and famine threat voiced in Poona speech
Lord Sandhurst, governor of Bombay, warned that the plague was spreading amid the monsoon failure. He said famine looms and urged September rains for relief, promising arrangements to open relief routes.
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Bombay
Sandhurst
Poona
Officers Acquitted in Santiago Naval Disaster Trial
Madrid reports Captain Diaz Morou and General Parede were acquitted on charges tied to the destruction of the Spanish fleet off Santiago. The trial covered their roles aboard the cruiser Gristobal Colon during the battle of Santiago de Cuba on July 3 last year.
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Madrid
Diaz’ ‘Morou
Gristobal ‘Colon
Santiago de Cuba
Parede
Colon
Santiago
Regiment Ordered to Philippines From Fort Sam Houston
The secretary of war orders the Thirty third regiment of volunteers from Fort Sam Houston Texas to San Francisco for embarkation to the Philippines. The regiment is commanded by Colonel Hare.
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Hare
Washington
Secretary of War
Fort ‘Sam Hownston
Texas
San Francisco
Philippines
Death of Abe Dreyfus in Joplin Typhoid Malaria
Abe Dreyfus aged 35 died in Joplin Missouri of typhoid malaria. He was said to be a cousin of Captain Alfred Dreyfus of France and had come from Fayetteville Arkansas two weeks earlier to clerk in a clothing store.
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Abe Dreyfus
Joplin
Alfred Dreyfus
France
Fayetteville
Ark
Treasury Statement Report on Treasury Balance and Gold Reserve
The Treasury provides the condition of the treasury with an available cash balance of 279,971,001 dollars and a gold reserve of 249,246,254 dollars as of September 6.
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Treasury
Washington
Dewey Home Fund Receives $23790 to Date
Washington on September 6 reports contributions to the Dewey home fund totaling 23790.
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Dewey Home Fund
Washington
Collision at Sea Ends with Sunk Vessel and Stranded Crew
The Danish steamer Cathay arrived with a smashed bow after colliding off Cape St Vincent with the British steamer Clan McGregor, which reportedly sank. Cathay crews were landed safely. Fire in Buffalo caused 100000 dollars in damage to Mills Drydock premises and 5,000 dollars to each Sonia and George Spencer. Charles Custer, nephew of General George A. Custer, died at Raisinville Michigan from an accidental self-inflicted bullet wound.
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Cape St. Vincent
Portugal
Buffalo
Mills Drydock Company
Sonia
George Spencer
Custer
Toledo
Charles Custer
George A. Custer
Little Big Horn
Raisinville
Mich
John Russell
City approves site near Rotunda for statue of Parnell
Dublin authorities grant a site near Upper Sackville Street by the Rotunda for a proposed statue of Charles Stewart Parnell. The move comes as officials outline plans for the commemorative tribute in the capital.
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Dublin
Sackville Street
Foe
Dreyfus Case Angers Rennesدر
In Rennes the Dreyfus trial provokes sensational claims as Lal seeks royal consent from William and Humbert for a defense appeal. The drama contemplates witnesses and potential court delays, with implications for the case and broader moral impact.
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Rennes
Sept
Dreyfus
Caine
Lal
William
Emperor Wu
Unintky Prospectors Depart From Port Townsend
Passengers aboard the City of Topeka, bound for Alaska, report a sea voyage amid rough weather and misfortune. One party, including T. C. B. of Psyche, Wash., returns penniless. a Boston resident is among five aboard the yacht Ahadia that capsized off Bath, Maine, during a squall, with Dr. John H. Sham Nason and Harry Avery named among those feared lost.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Topeka
Alaska
Hartford
Cal
Psyche
Tal Bath
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F.F. Wagner
Cierk
B. A. Davidson
W. W. Lecky
Davidson & Lecky
Ofce
Selby Building
Parnell
Peror William
King
Bientheim
Denver
Charles E. Bientheim
Wolf Doner
Atlanta
Jobn
Commission
Yimiw
Geal
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