Medley Scandal Grows in Coshocton County Piling Case
County Surveyor George Bock has inspected piles west of Newcomerstown and found many shortened. An affidavit from J D Cook alleges contractor John Medley cut piling to eight to ten feet, lowering value at 30 cents a foot. Final bill of 1595.50 was held up as monitors weigh claims amid suspicions of pilings being shortened.
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Coshocton
George Bock
John Medley
Bock
Medley
Tuscarawas River
Newcomerstown
Mediey
Wroth
Surveyor
Surveyor Bock
Lafe Huff
Dan Simmons
Marsh Parks
Mr. Stoll
Scott Parks
Oxford
George Miskimens
J. D. Cook
State of Ohio
Tuscarawas County
Ssi
River Bridge
Coshocton County
Ohio
D. D. Cook
George A. Beers
Notary Public
Printers Fight Action Amid Chicago Labor Clash
Chicago typothetae and major independent printers move to oppose union job printers demands for an eight hour day after January 1. After unions ordered 100 men out, the typothetae invited independents to plan methods to defeat the union request. Panama Contract Stands confirms President Roosevelt approved a hotel and subsistence concession in the canal zone.
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Chicago
Chicago” Typothetae
Typographical Union
Chicago Typothetae
Typothetae
Panama
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Panama Canal Zone
J. E. Markel
Omaha
Neb
Shents
Panama Railroad Company
Roosevelt
Shoats
Beames and Windel Telegrams Challenge Minot Suicide Tale
A St. Paul newspaper prints telegrams from Governor Beames of North Dakota and Coroner J. D. Windel of Ward county challenging the sensational Minot suicide confession story involving Charive Pecsty. The dispatches cast doubt on the Minot tale as reported.
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Herzig
St. Paul
Beames
North Dakota
J. D. Windel
Ward County
N. D
Minot
Oxford Township Resident Relocates to Coshocton East Main Street
Lifayette Huff, a well known citizen of Oxford township, has moved to Coshocton and now resides on East Main street. Dr. E. G. Carr attended a Pittsburg meeting on Thursday for the surgeons of the Pennsylvania railroad. The United Americans conferred the second degree on two candidates Thursday night.
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Coshocton
Lifayette Huff
Oxford Township
East Main Street
E. CG. Carr
Pittsburg
The
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilson Plans To Build A Big Airship
Coshocton will rival Roy Knabenshue as airship king, with William Wilson known as Fearnot and his manager Donaldson secretly planning a self designed airship. They studied Knabenshue’s craft at Columbus, claim vast improvements, and expect to start work this fall for a mammoth airship ready by early summer.
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Coshocton
Roy Koabenshue
William Wilson
Fearnot
Donaldson
Plains
Columbus
Knabenshue
Wilson
Greek Sailors Mutiny Aboard Glenroy in Jacksonville
Seven Greek sailors of the British steamship Glenroy are jailed in Jacksonville charged with mutiny after attacking Captain Spink with knives. Other officers aided the captain, mutineers subdued and ironed. They faced preliminary trial and await trial before British Vice Consul Ludlow. Captain Spink uninjured.
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Jacksonville
Mla
Glenroy
Spink
United States
Ludlow
David Sherrick ousted auditor faced embezzlement charge
Indianapolis dispatch reports former Indiana state auditor David E. Sherrick arrested on embezzlement charges after a governor ordered investigation and replacement by Warren Bigler. Governor Hanly cites a $145,000 public fund misuse and demands resignation. Bigler to assume office after bond arrangements.
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Indianapolis
David E. Herrick
Raioer
J. Frank Hanly
Auditor of State
Warren Bigler
Wabash
David &. Sherrick
Sherrick
Mr Bigler
Mr. Bigler
Hanly
Charles Benedict
Marion Cowty
Mahaffey Wins on 76th Ballot at Coshocton Convention
Cambridge Democrat Perry Mahaffey defeated John Adams for state senate on the seventy sixth ballot amid bitter faction fights. Coshocton insurgents aimed to derail Adams. leadership by Thumran Spriggs escalated tempers as Tuscarawas and Guernsey delegates clashed over rule interpretations. The convention turmoil continued into a delay, with debates on required majority as the page ends.
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Noble
Alberson
Tuscarawas
Shoemaker
Newcomerstown
Guernsey
Joe McDowell
Coshocton
Wilkin
Joseph
Adams Entered as Democratic Congressional Candidate Push
John C. Adams is being boomed for Congress by insurgent Democrats after a setback at the senatorial convention. J. E. Hurst of New Philadelphia failed to deliver Coshocton votes, prompting Coshocton men to rally for a new contender. Adams says his friends urge him to consider the bid.
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John C. Adams
Congress
Adams
Cassingsham
Mr. Adams
J. E. Hurst
New Philadelphia
Coshocton
Poker Game Raid By Police On West Main Street
Police raided a poker game on West Main Street last night uncovering slot machines and gambling devices. Five players paid five dollar fines in Mayor Rioner's court this morning. the proprietor faced ten dollars. Dave Noble received a one dollar fine and costs for intoxication.
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West Main Street
Rioner
Lient Johnson
Offters Wagoner
Courtright
Dave Noble
Rinner
Armistice Declared At Front In Manchuria
Telegraph report from Gunshu Pass notes Major General Ovanosky and General Fukushima signing an armistice ordinance after nine hours of open negotiations near Shakhedze. Separate item covers Life Insurance inquiry in New York with details on Mutual and Metropolitan Life investigations and officer salaries.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Ovanosky
Life Insurance
New York
Hughes
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Silas Butcher
Dutcher
Metropolitan
Cromwell
Mutual Life
Mutual With Trust
Mutual
Aeilfng Beever Hh
Strong Ticket Named By Republicans
A light turnout marked Thursday's Republican primary with two contests. The ticket named is deemed acceptable and expected to appeal to a broad range of voters. Assessor in Tuscara Township Charles Kanesec, Second Ward Isaac Ferrell, Councilman R. M. Temple Jr, Third Ward G. S. Lawrence, Fourth Ward D C Martin, W H King, R M Temple and Charles G. Smith elected to fill potential vacancies.
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Willllot
Sheall
Tuscara
Township
Charles Kané
Isaac Ferrell
Adrecenaae Oh
R. M. Temple, Jr
DC Martin
Riggs
W. H King
R. M Temple
Charles G. Smith
Transfer Co Opens Modern Establishment
Coshocton Transfer and Storage opens with new draft trusses and brass studded barnels. Offices in Kirk and livery barn, equipment ready, large moving van purchased. Five cent package delivery wagon-service planned throughout the city. Heavy hauling and storage depot to operate under manager J O McKee.
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Coshocton
Kirk
Bern
Addon
J O McKee
Concessions by railways avert Chicago freight handlers strike
Chicago freight handlers facing a threatened strike have averted action as unions waive the 10 percent wage increase demand. Railway companies meeting with local managers indicated concessions and ongoing negotiations to prevent disruption in the Chicago area.
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Chicago
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Pilin County
the Age
Koebecshue
Indiana
MIT
Rockefeller Institute For Medical Research
New York City
East River
Sixty-fourth
Sixty-seventh Street
John D. Rockefeller
Mahaffey
Perry Mahaffey
Cambridge
Lindsey
John Adams
Ber
Thumran Spriggs
Buckeyedom
Pelag
G. S. Lawrence Fourth Ward
Charles Huff Bras
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