Wealthy Wall Street figure William Travers found dead
New York report states billionaire clubman William R. Travers was found by a housemaid in his Madison Avenue apartment with a revolver by his side. He reportedly left business letters and had separated from his wife Lily Harriman years earlier. Travers, once famed for wit and finance, died by suicide at home.
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Bon
Wall Street
William R. Travers
New York
Travers
Madison Avenue
Possenger
Lily Harriman
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Paris
Clarence
Mackay
James
Wadsworth
Genesee, N.Y
Walter Gay
Watch Found Returns to Oliver Channel in Gratitude
Oliver Channel, a renowned fine boss, lost his gold watch and advertised in The Age. James Howlett, a delivery wagon driver for Park & Grocery, found it on the street and returned it to Channel. Although offered a reward, Howlett declined and the owner expressed lasting gratitude.
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Oliver Channel
James Howlett
Park Cash
Omlett
Sunday Memorial Day for Salvationists observed worldwide
Salvation Army observes its annual Memorial Day in every city where it operates with an evening service led by General Booth. One local member, Mrs. Brown, died this year. Surveyor Bock works on a new walkway to the courthouse, awaiting dedicatory exercises for the nearby Presbyterian church. Also noted are plans for Henry Clark family’s return to Burchard, Neb., and Linnie Hofstadter visiting sister Mrs. Frank Webb.
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Salvation Army
Booth
Brown
Henry Clark
Eldridge
Burchard
Neb
Mass
Linnie Hofstadter
Mohawk
Frank Webb
Dedication Program for New Presbyterian Church
A historic dedication for the Fine New Presbyterian Church unfolds Sunday at 10 30 AM with Rev Moffat presiding and Rev Wallace M Hamilton reading the dedicatory. The service includes the building committee report and key transfer. A 3 PM union pastoral service follows, with another sermon by Dr Moffat at 7 PM. Week events feature Rev Palmer Paterson and Gregg sermons, a Ladies Circle reception, and a Sunday school history feature in The Age.
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New Presbyterian Church
Rey. Moffat, DD
General Assembly
Wallace M. Hamilton
Board of Trust Lees
Moffat
Will
SS. Palmer
D. D
Columbus
J. A. Paterson
David Gregg
Allegheny
Coshocton Triumphs Over Newark In Riverside Park Showdown
The Coshocton High School team defeated Newark High 23 to 0 at Riverside Park. Newark, previously 10 to 9 winners two years ago, faced a lighter, inexperienced Coshocton squad that dominated with size and speed, racking up decisive gains in a strong local performance.
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Coshesten High School
Newark High School
Riverside Park
Licking County Warriors
Rome
Newark School
Coshocton Boys
Coshocton Rolls Past Newark In Football Rout
Coshocton dominates Newark with a relentless ground game as Williams Denman and DeHart power multiple scores. Newark offense struggles, fumbling repeatedly while Coshocton adds three more touchdowns and kicks, finishing Coshocton 22 Newark 0 with continued pressure late in the game.
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Cashocton
Newark
Coshocton
Zanesville
Williams
Denman
DeHart
McCabe
Pin
Roller skates prize winners at Sixth Street Theatre rink
Prize skating drew a large crowd Friday night with nine ladies entries and about forty men. Winners included Miss Gertrede Brown for most graceful lady and War Deeds for most graceful gentleman. Earl TM Smith and Miss Hazel Montgomery won best couple. Judges E County Auditor Lambergon, Manager Callahan, and Landlord Ball praised the high skill level.
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Graceul Ie Park
Kater
Gertrede Brown
Earl ™ Smith
Hazel Montgomery
Sixth Street
Adelaide Thurston
Google
Lambergon
Callahan
Ball
Park Hotel
Salvation Army to Occupy Old Episcopal Church Edifice
Salvation Army nears purchase of the former Episcopal church as adjutant Brindley reports a New York letter confirming completion. A donor has given 100 dollars with several more pledges and the Army appears set to occupy the building for its home base.
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Salvation Army
Episcopal Church
Brindley
New Yorkey
Coshocton
Bankers Enjoy Splendid Time at Ohio Convention
Bankers from Ohio attended the Ohio Bankers association annual convention in Cleveland. Highlights included a record registration, a dinner at Hollenden hosted by Col J J Sullivan, and speeches by ex presidents and James H Hoyt. Attendees toured Cleveland parks, lunched at Euclid club, rode the City of Erie, and enjoyed a Chamber of Commerce reception with floral arrangements and a musical program by Mrs Ford and Carrie Harter.
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MM. H. CG. Herbig
JT. J. Montgomery
R. H. Mills
E. O. Selby
Mary Selby
Cleveland
Ohio Bankers' Association
Herbig
Association
Rankin
Hollenden
J. J. Sullivan
Central National Banking Company
James H. Hoyt
Cleveland Parks
Euclid Club
Erie
Chamber of Commerce
Ford
Carrie Harter
Canton
Isaac Harter
Brother Elks arrange funeral for actor Dave Woods
The remains of Dave H. Woods were shipped to Sandusky on Pennsylvania No. 19 at 11 50 Saturday morning. Local Elks provided for preparation and shipment and burial will be held Sunday afternoon in Sandusky cemetery under Elks auspices with ceremonies. The New York manager of A Royal Slave Mrs Bennett arrived to ensure proper disposition of the remains and burial arrangements were made. Woods was described as a man of massive build and a speed rcasket from Jonesville was used. The casket bore floral emblems from the Coshocton Elks.
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Dave H. Woods
Sandusky
Pennsylvania No. 19
Elks
New York
Bennett
Woods
Unesville
Bint
Coshocton
Coshocton Basket Co declares eight percent dividend
Stockholders meet in the Coshocton office and declare an eight percent dividend payable October 15. The season is described as prosperous with steady growth. President J W Almack is praised for the company’s performance. The Coshocton Imperial band will debut in new suits at the fair on Wednesday.
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Coshocton Basket Company
J. W. Almackin
Coshocton
Scarlet Imps Red Devil Tobacco Tour Prompts Local Visit
Coshocton awaits two young travelers in a launch named Red Devil Tobacco on a tour through Erie and Ohio canals. Walter Callatan and Ray Wilmot left Cincinnati September 13, visiting Portsmouth and Coshocton before heading toward Cleveland Toledo and Cincinnati. They travel in Red Devil attire with signs, offering samples to wholesalers and retailers as red fire signals color the towns. The trip aims to promote Red Devil Tobacco and forecast a potential visit from the Satanic majesty, per Linton Republicans. Clerk Staats reports township Republican nominees for Linton township: W. H. Magness trustee, J. H. Plat treasurer, Frank Workman assessor, A. R. Henderson constable. Mr. and Mrs. RE Selby and daughter Mary are home from Cleveland.
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Coshocton
Erie and
Ohio
Canay
Cincinnati
Portsmouth
Erie Canal
Waverly
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Toledo
Miami Canal
Walter Callatan
Ray Wilmot
Linton
Staats
Linton Township
W. H. Magness
J. H. Plat
Frank Workman
A. R. Henderson
Will Block Charges Involving Corrupt Congress and Rail Rates
A fragmented Concord New Hampshire report cites Senator William E Chandler accusing attempts to sell influence to corrupt Congress and rail transportation policy. The text references opposition to bills altering rate controls and calls for immediate and lasting effects unless overturned by the court of review.
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Congress
Concord
N. H
William E. Chandler
Hampshire
Edward A. Eens
Saieiel
Organizers Form Local Shirtwaist Laundry Workers Union
Attendance meeting at Central Labor hall Friday night set the stage for a local branch of the Shirtwaist Laundry Workers International union. Miller and Sam Car entered directed the session with officers elected including President Wittins Hoop and Recording Secretary T. C. Speck. Edith Rhode serves as financial secretary and treasurer. Miss Mary as sergeant at arms. Cecil Magers as inside guard. Delegates to council include Miss Bertha, Miss Norma Joke, and T. C. Billion. A charter for Ne ant was noted and a meeting set for October 8 to finalize organization. Parade events followed by Coshocton and Zanesville teams. William Dawson sold his 190% acre farm in Jackson township to J. O. and J. K. Passmore for 2000 at the office of Hoche & Roche.
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Central Labor Hall
Shirtwatst
Laundry ‘Workers International Union
Miller
Sam
Carenter
Mary
Cecil Magers
T. C. Peda
Lizzie Leay
Yades ' Counsil
Bertha Id
Norma
T. C
CCR
Tm Jay
William Dawson
Jackson Township
J. O
J. K. Passmore
Hoche & Roche
Knukkeell Homecoming Injury Reported in Adamsville Event
Mrs Flewelling broke her ankle while leaping at the Adamsville homecoming two weeks ago during a DU side run. She left last night for home with her daughter Mrs Jean Gibson and has been a guest at Albert King’s home. Elmer followed to drive them home. William Webb returns from Mohawk wifi. Mrs Bruwer visits Dennison today. Mrs Tessie R Hastings of Washington DC visits Mrs Coy on Chestnut Street.
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Flewelling
Knukkeell
Adamsville
Jeannie Gibson
Albert King
Elmer
William Webb
Bruwer
Dennison
Tessie R. Hastings
Washington, D. C
CG. Ae Coy
Chestnut Street
John Van Dusen Returns Home From Columbus Work
John Van Dusen is home from Columbus where he had been sent to the work house on June 1 for six months. He recently fled and is described as a free man following the stay at the Columbus work house.
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John VN Dusen
Columbus
John van Dusen
Young van Dusen
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RE. O. Selby
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