27 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids resident, ALF Mautser, died by chloroform poisoning at a hotel in Iawa City on a February night. The case, tied to a large coal dispute, remains under investigation with unclear motive.
The state supreme court sides with Voorhees & Voorhees in a title dispute over 1000 acres of coal lands in Jackson township. The case, involving leaseholders Sarah H. Hoag and Samuel Dick, centers on unsettled royalties and a cloud on title dating back to 30 years of speculation. Davis previously purchased the lands and triggered the equity suits, with the final ruling in favor of Davis and, by extension, a clear title for the valuable properties. The decision is expected to boost coal development and employment in Conneville and Meadvill areas.
The Board of Trade and the Business Men's Association meeting called for last evening failed to convene because stores remained open and it was council night. The session was postponed amid lingering attendance issues and unclear plans for rescheduling.
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Cleveland February 26 police seek Andrew Kolinski after he killed his wife and shot dead Jacob Schmeltz who had been boarding with her. The double homicide occurred early today prompting a citywide manhunt.
Columbus reports Tom Johnson and Lefort plan to challenge Harvey Garber who controls the Democratic state committee. Johnson says he will oppose Garber's candidates for governor lieutenant governor and attorney general. He accuses Garber of colluding with Walter Brown to back weak rivals and alleges Garber antagonized him at the state committee meeting.
A Holme s County cost dispute is the focus as critics accuse a conservative paper of inflating figures about Dickerson case costs. Prosecutor McDowell and state auditors review eligible charges, noting lawful per diems and lawful itemizations.
Jown Stone Jono Stone a prominent farmer in the Lanton Milla steauty died of heart failure at 80 years old. He leaves a wife nine sons and two daughters and a large family in Cielowile Wheel ing WoOVa Coshencom Delvest Clar ence Clara Will and CGlyite. Funeral from the house Thursday at 1 PM with interment in the home cemetery.
Rival sixth district Conventions in Xenia and Loveland nominate Jamestown’s J. Taylor for Congress. Foraker delegates chosen, Taft supporters back the Loveland gathering, while absence of Roosevelt and Taft pictures marks the event. Delegates Marcon Shoup and R. J. Cilchriat, aligned with Foraker, go to the national convention. Taft tickets at Loveland include H. M. Brown and Charles Q. Hildebrand.
A new Espy resolution creates a joint committee to continue investigating the Chycammith and Baam county matters. Senate debate criticized the Cineminath boss and the House debated child labor and taxation amendments. Speaker Kaghoson appointed Ritter and Krizzell to the House probe committee with New Jey joining Auginius from the Democratic side.
The council read and advanced several measures including paving East Walnut Street, First Street segments, and a new sewer project. A petition for a sewer line in Fifteenth Street and street numbering adjustments were noted. Engineers were tasked to review the plat of new additions and the damaged wall near Malin and Beventhaleeta.
An early report describes the completion and ceremonial opening of the Mudsoniver tunnel linking New York and Hoboken. President Roosevelt pressed the button as governors of New York and New Jersey witnessed the launch, initiating a regular service of eight-car trains running under five minute headways.
New Orleans mayor Rehrman denied reports that several thousand workmen are needed immediately for city building. He called the claim cruel to men seeking work and noted there is no shortage of city labor despite Louisiana's recent plantation labor demand.
CORAL R On from Pamnte cinedeher returned to Canton after a week's visit with his parents here. Mis ob ON oSwisert, a Newcomnor slawistled with her ents, last week. Militant Novag ds quite seriously. The high school plan for a gate is unclear.
A fragment recalls Sugar Camps and maple sap traditions with nostalgia for pioneer methods. It contrasts old basins and kettles in the woods with modern changes, mentioning a man named Tou and a yearn for younger days while noting the evolving township and community gatherings.
Abner McCoy and Elizabeth McCoy mourn the death of a child and announce funeral details. The notice lists relatives including Mrs Virginia and others, with services to be held Friday at Milltork church led by Rev Cyoter. The fragmentary text preserves names and burial context from Willow Brook area.
An ethnologist visit is planned to examine a controversial case involving a Northern community. The report hints at marriages, tribal divorces, and social norms, noting unconventional relationships and the attire of people at certain ages. Names Jacot and Henry Herman are mentioned in connection with a Fresno trip.
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