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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
6
INES PUBLISHING CO reports on a Thursday vote establishing a new electric franchise with a maximum, graded rate for private power users. The Times notes no graduated rate for electricity strictly for heating, hints at future improvements, and emphasizes safeguarding voters while acknowledging possible rate effects on users.
A fragment on Governor Harmon’s New York Jefferson banquet remarks denounces tariff revision rhetoric as clever phrases crafted to keep duties high while masking reductions. The piece cites past misdirections like countervailing duties and retaliatory rates, warning that “jokers” in tariff language mislead the public and aid monopolies.
A bank invites new customers to open their first deposit with as little as one dollar. The message promises easy opening, growth of the account, and assistance in saving, aiming to satisfy both the depositor and the bank.
In prosperous times Mr. Lentz invested heavily in a manufacturing concern run by others. The venture failed and a debt nearing one hundred thousand has become onerous with little prospect of repayment. He has petitioned the bankruptcy court, and The Times hopes he can recover from his financial embarrassment.
A Jefferson banquet in Urbana ends in darkness as an illuminated portrait of Governor Harmon is revealed. The scene sparks cheers and hints Harmon could be the Democratic standard bearer. The piece also notes Ohio politics and Cleveland’s political shifts following a damaging cyclone event.
Citizens press council to slow the gas and electricity franchise deals, urging public discussion before approval. A council official notes an outage clause may exist in the old contract, prompting calls to set rates for electricity prior to new agreements, while critics warn rapid action risks private interests and vested rights.
A hawker voices doubt as an electric meeting ordinance moves toward passage. He contends the public lacks knowledge of the proposal and warns the mayor of a possible veto if rushed. Critics fear the plan benefits private consumers over producers and urge cautious debate before final action.
State School Commissioner Jones will urge schools to designate a day as Peace Day. A Peace Congress will meet in Chicago, and the Hague peace conference begins May 18. Proponents believe educating youth about war's awfulness and arbitration can hasten world peace.
The first Reguls family reunion will be held Wednesday June 2 1909 at Henry Regula Sr home. It marks 74 years since ancestors settled in this part of the county on the reunion farm. All family members are invited to attend.
During Sunday evening’s storm at Dresden two separate bolts hit houses within about thirty minutes. The P. Co McGoven residence on Welotk Street suffered damaged belongings and a boarding house was ripped from the building. Minutes later James Graham’s Chestnia Street home had a chimney completely demolished.
Mrs Gardner died at her Newcomerstown Ohio home at one o clock Monday from consumption after an extended illness. The obituary notes the long battle with illness and death at the residence.
Dickerson assessed a $50 fine and costs plus 20 days in the workhouse after pleading guilty to common pegs courk reformulation at Zanesville before Judge Fras Abber. He had prior pleas on file and was among several defendants in a crowded docket.
In Antioch, Barnabas and Saul are set apart by the Holy Ghost for a foreign mission after fasting and prayer. The journey through Cyprus leads to Paphos where Saul, now called Paul, confronts a false prophet and converts the deputy. opposition from the devil tests Spirit filled messengers of God.
Constantinople April 27 Sultan Abdul Hamid was deposed and his brother Mohammed Reschaed Effendi proclaimed sultan. The decree by the Sheik ul Islam declared Abdul incapable of ruling. The deposed sultan moved from the imperial palace to a Bosphorus palace. The new ruler is 65, has been a prisoner 25 years, and is not in robust health or experienced in government.
Columbus April 27 State Fire Marshal W Rogers presents sworn affidavits by Dayton woman Carrie M Middlestetter alleging Elmer Cassner knew of multiple murders. She claims Cassner wielded threats to force her silence and now, with police protection, reveals details of victims Mary Forech her Lizzie Fulhart and others linked to arson investigation.
George Good, about eighteen, of Newark and employed on the T. W. V. & W work train running out Coshocton, suffered severe injuries after falling from an eastbound freight near Warwick Coal Road. He was dragged two hundred feet before falling between rails, with toes severed and deep gashes to the head. he returned to Newark for treatment as doctors expect possible amputation.
L A Sensabaugh about fifty sustains knee injury and bruising when a handcar collision injures him and a younger rider on a Wheeling and Lake Erie line near Warwick mines. He receives eighteen stitches. long accident history noted and family from Newark relocated after the plant closed.
The Licking County Democratic Club plans a meeting on Saturday May 22 at Meste Hall. Governor Harmon will be invited to address attendees starting around 7 30 PM.
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