19 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Coshocton Age
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reading lists names including Mrs J A Thrapp and Mrs Ann Burt and mentions a meeting at West something with multiple individuals involved. The text is incomplete and cannot confirm date, place, or purpose of the meeting.
A list of West Lafayette and Coshocton figures includes Mrs. White, Mrs. Irovager, Mrs. Nogan, Mrs. Dickey, Mrs. Tunings, Mrs. Bory Metham, Mrs. Chengon, Mrs. Travinger, Mrs. Whitkle mora Keanu, Mrs. Ansy Burk, Mrs. Hack, and others serving on committees. The quadripartite convention convened despite poor weather, highlighting reports from superintendents and committee appointments such as Anti Narcotics, Infirmary, Forenoon Session services, and literature and Sunday school work, with Mrs. Bart of West Lafayette and Mrs. Togan of Coshocton among leaders.
A dispatch from Shanghai reports the Japanese passenger liner Tai Maru was set aflame and burned to the water, with about 100 passengers and crew believed dead or drowned. Details are not yet available.
A garbled report details debates in county government about courthouse grounds and sidewalk plans. It mentions commissioners, juries, and public works, with references to local streets and park improvements. Some names appear distorted, reflecting OCR errors from an old newspaper page.
In a dramatic incident in Valllex New Youd area a man shot his fiancée Miss Druea Seinel during a military related dispute and then attempted to kill himself. He failed, the woman lies mortally wounded in hospital while he is in custody awaiting legal action.
A cryptic note from Associated Dailies Telegramy London dated September 1 hints at Conan Doyle's revelation. The location and purpose remain secret to avoid crowding curious onlookers as the author remains scarcely public.
Veterans of Rest reunions planned in Coshocton with gatherings at M B church on South Fourth and MM P church on Walnut. Leaders Pres King and Pres Hast Buys expect about 75 attendees. Program includes welcomes, speeches by Hist and other veterans, singing, and a camp fire supper. Local ladies oversee refreshments. officers to be elected and routine business to follow. An earlier call issued for survivors from Ashland and nearby areas to attend the twenty second reunion in September 1907.
Report from Athens trustees censures Supt Hanson over the Rebecca Adams case at the state hospital. The inquiry found fault with administration but cleared others involved in the inmate's pregnancy. A separate Sept 1 steamship incident note appears with unrelated details.
A disjointed notice reports a bracelet lost on Malin Street and later found after a local youth from Vanesville returned it to a Coshocton home. The item is linked to an age related lost ad and Relief is sought through the community notices.
Harrisburg Sept 18 Associated Dailies Telegraph: Thirty men are charged in connection with the state capital graft scandal. The Attorney General plans to resume the legal battle for punishment of participants and recovery of nine million dollars in damages.
New York September 1 William G Tarkefelles nephew of the oil king testifies in a Standard Offense case as government witnesses describe the Standardia defense. C G Pay comptroller of the trio asserts ignorance of stock location amid testimony from Tinyers from Ghiewra. The Standard Co of Milan reportedly valued at twenty nine million in the last sale and blamed for the previous year’s losses.
A list of right of way deeds for the Cleveland Coshocton and Holmes County route to a new trolley line was filed at the recorder’s office. The survey and grading plans progress with construction anticipated soon from Coshocton to Millersburg and on toward Orrville, with officials confident work will begin in the near term. Many local residents and notable names are cited among those granting rights.
In a frenzied incident, Alten V… attempts self starvation and a throat cut with a penknife on Monday. He refused to eat, while guards and companions discuss restraining him. Reports suggest the act was staged as a dramatic display rather than a genuine suicide attempt.
J M Agnew, chairman, urges Blue and Gray reunions at Chicamanga field to honor those who fought there. He notes annual roll calls show aging veterans, stresses need for cross‑sectional gathering and mentions previous failed committee efforts. He invites ex Confederate and Union comrades to meet and discuss plans. Agnew’s address after the reunion will be in Alexandria.
A bomb blast razed a tenement building in New York today, collapsing six floors and scattering tenants. Rescue crews work at the site as firefighters and police secure the area and search for survivors amid rubble and smoke.
Fragmentary OCR shows Newcomerstown political note about wets seeking a veto or vote in September. Names and places are unclear but suggests a local wet/dry or prohibition issue and upcoming ballot action.
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