Deadly explosion and fire at Avon plant kills seven
A blast and ensuing flames at the Climax Fuse company plant in Avon Connecticut on September 16 killed seven workers and left a dozen injured, several fatally. The blast traced to an attempted machine stoppage and rapid fire engulfed the room, trapping victims as crowds watched in shock. Names listed include William Burke and James Joyce among the dead, with Charles Dimmick and Mollie McCarthy among the fatally injured.
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Avon, Conn
Climax Fuse Company
Wm. Burke
James Joyce
Robert McCarthy
James Wallace
Mollie McCarthy
J. Sullivan
M. B. Bicker
Charles Dimmick
Wiliam Burke
Loss of Life Attends Fighting in Baku District
A dispatch from Tiflis reports firing at multiple points in the Baku district with numerous skirmishes and substantial casualties. Forces including five infantry battalions, artillery, and Cossacks were sent to Kutais, with Cossacks deployed to Shu Javery amid fears of clashes between Tartars and Armenians. A Baku journalist was killed by Tartars in a crusade against newspaper men.
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Baku
St. Petersburg
Tiflis
Kutais
Shu Javery
Waldo Waters Hurt by Pebble in Ear Treated in Columbus
Five year old Waldo Waters of Zanesville and his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Waters are well known in Co shocton. He was taken to St Francis hospital in Columbus where doctors removed two small bones and a pebble wedged in his ear.
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Waldo Waters
Harvey Waters
Zanesville
Coshocton
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Dun seens big profits forecast in trade review
The Dun and Company weekly trade review reports satisfactory industrial commercial and agricultural progress with confidence in extending plans into next year. Forward business for jobbers exceeds last year, dry goods demand rises, crops remain healthy, and railway earnings up 3.7 percent.
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Toy Telegraph
New York
R. G. Dun & Company
Demahd
Irus
DeCoursey Released From 680 Penitentiary
William DeCoursey, held for manslaughter since 1901, was released on parole between 9 and 10 am and planned to catch the noon train to Coshocton. He had served about four years of a 13 year sentence after a 1901 shooting at the Davis mine in Conesville, claiming self defense.
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Columbus, O
William DeCoursey
Ohio Penitentiary
Coshocton
John Miner
Conesville
State Board of Pardons
DeCoursey
Panhandle
Davis Mine
Miner
Fell Off Ast Train in Loudonville Kill
W D Miller 26 of Alliance Ohio a fireman on a local freight for the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line was killed when a bar broke while he was on the fire box. He fell from an engine moving about 40 miles an hour his skull crushed and death was instantaneous.
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Loudonville
W. D. Miller
Alliance
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne
Chicago
Frederick Hornung Dies at Dresden Funeral Set
Frederick Hornung, Dresden citizen, died of heart disease at home Friday at age seventy six. He leaves four daughters and one son. Funeral services will be at his residence Monday with interment in Dresden Cemetery. Squire M. W. Wimmer, a brother-in-law, will attend. Also note new bids on Ohio canal northern end with bids previously rejected as high.
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Frederick Hornung
Dresden
M. W. Wimmer
Capal
Ohio Canal
Trolley fare hike prompts legal challenge in Uhrichsville
The Tuscarawas Traction Co raises fares from Uhrichsville to New Philadelphia and Midvale, doubling rates and inviting court action. Officials say construction to Coshocton will continue next summer, seeking funds from higher fares as a result. Superintendent Goldthwaite notes possible franchise changes and court tests, with a Sept. meeting pending.
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Uhrichsville
Coshocton
Tuscarawas ‘Traction Co
Coghodtoen
Kiidhsville Chronicle
New Philadelphia
Midvale
Farmer causes arrest of hunter who shot fowls
Reckless shooting by hunters led to police court action Saturday as Tom Johnson and Martin Strauss were arrested on an affidavit by A. L. Finlay. Johnson, with a gun in a wagon with Strauss, shot two chickens near Finlay’s farm. both men pleaded guilty and paid fines plus costs. Finlay reports losses from similar incidents and vows further action.
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Farmer
Hunter
Tom Johnson
Martin Strauss
A. L. Finlay
Randles’ Bridge
Strauss
Dresden
Joe Pash
Johnson
Mr. Finlay
Howard Hahn
Finlay
Democratic Primary Clashes Across Coshocton Wards
The article details Democratic primaries in Coshocton with candidates for Mayor, Treasurer, City Solicitor, and council seats. It notes high political energy, rivalries, and ongoing campaigning through the day in four wards, highlighting nominees and positions to fill.
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Coshocton
H. R. McCurdy
J B. Manner
J. F. Albertson
Andrew Weisner
George T. Ayers
Howard E. Hahn
Board of Public Service
W. §. Tish
W. S. Hutchinson
John Shaw
M. Denzer
Geo. Hotman
Charles Craig
Asseasor
Charles fTownsip—Trestee
Lark
H Neidangr
Jehmece McDewsil
Yellow fever refugees arrive in Cincinnati from Lake Providence
Five refugees with yellow fever arrive over the Queen and Crescent from Lake Providence Louisiana. Governor Herrick orders cooperation with Cincinnati authorities to isolate and monitor patients in a separate hospital wing. Health officials deem cases mild and say the threat to the city is limited while promising care and possible refugee housing with company support.
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Herrick
Otel Board
Queen City
Oo South
Hicago
Cincinnati
Queen and Crescent
Lisa
T. J. Roan
Ann Stone
T. J. Stone
Tallulah
Willie Walters Smith
Stockner
Lake, Providence
Lake Providence
Heerick
Bomed
Checinnati
Davis
Arrivin
Board of Hearty
Quae Aniine
Cooperdale Schools Seek Resolution of Centralization Fallout
Cooperdale school officials confront Washington township turmoil over centralized schooling and bond issues for a new building. With two board resignations and two new appointees, local lawyers Judge Roche John C Adams and Christy Daugherty were invited to assess legal steps. The board, opposed to centralization, plans a possible mandamus to compel a school and new building, aiming for a cooperative outcome without conflict.
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Schooless
Cooperdale
Washington Township
Psconers
Board of Leducation
Judge Roche
John C. Adams
Christy Daugherty
Erin
Circuit Court
Park Ink A Busy Place Opens Skating Rink Tonight
The skating rink at the Fountain store opens tonight at 7 o clock with a glass like floor and iron railing for safety. Manager Pfeiffer promises speed with ball bearing skates and notes a strong turnout yesterday as workmen finish touches. Special instructions for beginners and a band will accompany the opening with free sessions Monday afternoon for ladies and children.
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Coshocton
Pfeiffer
Women Beat Detective in Milwaukee Coal Theft Incident
Detective Price was assaulted by about 50 women while attempting to arrest a Hungarian suspect for coal theft from cars. He was knocked to the ground and severely beaten, kept in bed by injuries. Also reported: Fred Huber injured when a truck rolled onto his foot at Eldridge & Higgins wholesale house. New office furniture for Eldridge & Higgins Co. slated for installation.
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Lorain, O
Price
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Road
Fred Huber
Fldridge & Higgins Wholesale
Huber
Gladden Defeated on Opposition to Discuss Tainted Money
In Seattle on September 16 the American Board of Mission Commissioners voted 46 to 10 against further discussion of tainted money in all its forms after debate led by Dr. Washington Gladden who admitted a small minority stance but urged continued consideration and trust in honorable judgment.
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Seattle
Wash
American Board of Memmissioners For Foreign Missions
Vene
Congregational Churches
Losly
Storms Batter McDonald Home Injures Owner and Damages Roof
Lightning struck the McDonald residence on South Third Street Friday evening. Two bolts pierced the roof, ripped bricks from the chimney, and showered debris, leaving Mrs. McDonald stunned and briefly unconscious before recovery. Damage is tallied with local assessors. Dave Murphy of the Broome area is mentioned in connection with the incident.
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Havec St
G. A. McDonald
South Third Street
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Ciscuit Court
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