Standard Oil backed scheme eyed as government bank threat
A 1900s era broadside warns that Standard Oil seeks vast financial power through a future government bank and rediscounting authority. It portrays Treasury collusion, political graft risk, and a plan to control money and politics, urging vigilance against such influence by elected officials.
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Republican rhetoric and reform talk in 1908 era flap
A fragmented account cites W. A. I. HWS Chee critiquing Democrats and Republicans alike. It accuses the GOP of repeating past mistakes, rail politics, and free passes for congressmen, while predicting continued partisan battles into 1908.
Critchfield appoints new clerks as communications cut
Adjutant General Critchfield announces two appointments in his office: Alexander Kelly of Akron becomes financial clerk and James B. Dugan of Kenton becomes roster clerk. They are replaced by Major W. H. M. Duffy of Toledo and Major Charles Becht of Cincinnati. News from Cronstadt reports severed telephone and telegraph lines while mutineers clash with royal troops as cannonade rocks Kronstadt and Cronstadt areas.
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Critchfield Wed- Neaday Fraining
Alexander Kelly
Akron
James B. Dugan
Kenton
W. HM. Duffy
Toledo
Charles Becht
Cincinnati
Hobo Imprisoned Five Days Inside Car
Thomas Potter reported to the Pennsylvania Railroad detective department that a hobo, accustomed to long journeys, was found groaning from a sealed box car near the ice plant. The man said he had been inside five days without food or water and feared death unless released. Potter delayed breaking the seal but sought local officials. an eastbound train later moved the car and the prisoner continued his voyage.
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Panhandle
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Excursion Planned by Camels and P H I Five To Myers Lake
The Protected Home Circle and the Camels of Coshocton arranged a group trip to Myers Lake near Canton on August 25. A special Wheeling train will depart Coshocton at seven in the morning and reach Canton around 9:80, returning about eight in the evening. Round trip cost is 1, including streetcar fare to the lake. The train will stop at Fresno Chili Baltic and Sugar Creek to pick up riders. A meeting at Dr Neldon's office Thursday night will finalize details.
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Governor Harris Leaves State for Forthcoming Events
Governor Harris will be away from the state house from Thursday to Monday to attend Major Groghan’s funeral at Fremont. He travels with his military aide and will meet Vice President Fairbanks, with addresses planned Thursday evening. The trip includes Cedar Point and Erie county farmers’ picnic as well as a stop at Eaton.
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Fairbanks Tarre
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Erie County
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Bendure and Knight Form Real Estate Partnership
New York partnership unites Dr Bendure and W T Knight to operate Bendure Real Estate Exchange. Bendure built up the business to handle all by himself. Knight described as a hustler and expected to drive growth.
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Dr. Bendure
W. T. Knight
Mormon Wife Play by Grahame Stock Company Returns Tonight
The Grahame Stock Company repeats The Mormon Wife this evening by special request. The bill previously drew a packed audience at the Sixth Street Theater and the cast, highlighted by strong performers, brings a fresh plot and first rate entertainment to local theatergoers.
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Grahame Stock Company
Sixth Street
Avife
Annual Reunion of the 69th Battalion Set for Aug 22
The 69th Battalion holds its annual reunion on August 22 at the residence of B. H. Nicholas on Cambridge road. Address by B. H. Nicholas, with responses by Rev. Robertson of Coshocton and Rev. Maughiman of Roscoe. Old soldiers urged to attend with baskets. Andrew Karr secretary and B. R. Shaw president announce. Mrs. J. B. Burt returns home after hosting daughter’s gift event with Mrs. Jesse McWain. Mrs. W. P. Sprague of Lafayette in the city shopping.
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H. Nicholas
Cambridge Road
Robertson
Coshocton
Rev. Maughiman
Roscoe
Andrew Karr
B. R. Shaw
J. B. Burt
West Lafayette
Jesse McWain
W. P. Sprague
Lafayette
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