Abuses Alleged At Tuscarawas County Home For Children
The Times reports rising county ire as commissioners and the home’s board plan a joint probe into alleged abuses at the institution. Claims include coarse insufficient food, stale tainted meals, reliance on state workhouse staff, and punishments influenced by workhouse norms. Georgia Ralph of Pittsburgh will lead investigations. reform and punishment for past misdeeds are sought. Coshocton and Tuscarawas counties await change.
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New Philadelphha
Tuscarawas County
Board of Visitors
Pittsburg
Coshocton County
Tusawas County
Georgia Ralph
Cosaseton County
Beckham Calls For State Referendum On Prohibition
Former Governor J C W Beckham, the Democratic nominee for US senator, proposes withdrawing to allow Kentucky voters to decide state prohibition via constitutional amendment. He cites crime tied to whiskey and argues the issue could end the liquor deadlock in the senate race. The Anti Saloon League backs his position and aims to push a county unit bill.
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J. C. W. Beckham
United States
Kentucky
McCreey
Kennedy
Beckham
Commonwealth
Afia-Taloon League
Anti-Saloon League
Tfa
Pipe Work Stoppage Shuts Down Clow Shops
Workers at the Clow Shops refuse wage cuts after notices posted on Monday. Piece workers and many laborers walked out, reducing metal demand and risking broader shutdowns. Despite restored ten hour day, pay remains disputed as prices and orders loom large for the company and workers alike. Will aim to restore wages to former levels and avoid further strikes. Also notes death of William Sprinkle at Paxton Illinois and a civil suit in Warsaw over a debt from a local War saw store.
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Une
Isher
Camplain
Ortienid
Mo Trai Rmerket
Landard
Shiex
William Sprinkle
Paxton, U1
Sprinkie
Coshocton
Maryland
Milfork notices and a farewell sermon at the Baptist church
Mrs Anderson McGurdy visits West Car with relatives. Miss Jennie Lacey spends time with Conesville kin. Miss Dela Wright visits Adams Mills. The Millfork Baptist church sees deacon Deer resign and preacher his farewell service on Sunday March 1d. Kreider on sick list. Della Norris back after illness. Sylvanus Corder hosts oyster supper with many guests. a long verse laments California friends amid winter slush at Plain Hill backdrop.
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Del
Anderson Mc Gurdy Atu Ton John
West Carste
Parventa
Jennie Lacey
Conesville
Maria Wright
Dela Wright
Adams Mills
W. €. Deer
Millfork Baptist Cauret
L. F. Kreider
Will Dawson
Anna Stewart
Bennett Corder
Mr Kreider
Ben Norris
Sherman Wright
Merrel Newcome
Edwin Meredith
Joseph Corder
Mary Dawson
W. S Corder
K. J. Corder
Baby Mildred
Local notes and accidents from Coshocton area
Reports from Coshocton Route 3 detail a horse bid for transport after a fall on ice. Local residents including Mr and Mrs Elain Endsley and Mr and Mrs Abram Weatherwax are mentioned at dinner. A saw mill accident injures Conrad’s toe. mail delivery affected by high water. residents visiting relatives and plans to move and build a storehouse are noted. The Manville Fire Extinguisher ad links readers to earn $25 to $60 weekly.
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Route 3
Wm. Gutlirio
Elain Endsley
Airs
Chattos Endsley
Abram Weatherwax
Edwardd
Zelpha
Ehireh
Xtra
Conrad
Owings
Albert Conkle
Lila Doaf Becks Mil
Wees
Walter Aultman
Mary of Clark
Sanday
Leonard Murray
Koot Endelay
Keene
Webb Leavengood
Karr
Probate Matters Involving Gelb Will And Guardian Appointment
The notice reports probate actions for Henry Gelb and lists Harris Waters appointed guardian of Blanche L. Davin and J Petersburg. It notes a criminal case where General Stoesse was found guilty and sentenced to death, later commuted to ten years penal imprisonment.
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Harris Waters
Blanche L. Davin
J. Petersburg
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Income Tax vs. Saloon Tax in Rose County Option
Senator Heatoy of Wer county proposes a simIncome tax with revenue from higher earners, aligning to the Rose County Option bill. Senator Beatty supports taxing all incomes over 250 dollars, aiming to fund state needs while targeting those who patronize saloons and earn more.
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Wer County
Beatty
Uin
Oman
Toe Beer Joiuts
Wheat consumption and production trends report
Chicago observers relay a French savant’s claim that world wheat use grows faster than crop gains. US data show 1871 population 39.6 million with 20 million acres yielding 251 million bushels. 1901 acres 49 million and 748 million bushels, 4.7 bushels per capita, 41 percent exports. 1907 per capita use 7.1 bushels with 634 million bushels total, exports squeezed by smaller acreage and lower yields. corn prices rise amid poor 1907 crop and shifting demand. future shipments and prices depend on field work.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
United States
Inside a Great Food Factory The Flour Power Behind Crackers
The Woman's Home Companion writer tours a leading food plant, describing 23 acres of floor space and a flour cellar with seventy two thousand bags. Flour is raised by elevators to upper floors, mixed in a vast trough, heated by filtered water, and judged by a baker who tests texture by touch. The piece highlights sanitary methods and the precision of industrial baking.
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The
Woman's Home Companion
Tts
Mitchell May Go to Panama
Mitchell may go to Panama as president of the United Mine Workers and potential labor conditions report is discussed at the White House. Roosevelt, Path, and Goethals considered options, no conclusion reached. James Bron fu Resnals and a Chicago figure are named candidates for the same post amid ongoing talks.
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Ameriu
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Col Goethals
Andy
Chicago
Tyvestikcatar
Ustiaicus
Washington
Foefer
Rittenhouse Moves to Kansas City on April First
Coshocton resident T J Rittenhouse, long active in business and local affairs, will relocate with his family to Kansas City on April first. He sold the Parks Hotel Block, explored new investments, and is headed west to pursue western enterprises including possible mining ventures.
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Rittenhouse
Gail Hamilton
Parks Hotel
Biork
Bachert
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Hittenhouse
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Erterprises
Be careful of your bottle while traveling trade rules warn
A fragmented notice warns travelers to avoid drinking intoxicants outside permitted compartments. Harris signed laws prohibiting drinking except where legally sold. Violation is punishable by a fine, underscoring enforcement of temperance rules in force.
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Gute
Harris
Revival and social notices from Fresno and nearby areas
Fresno items recount a Valentine party hosted by Mrs. David Morris and updates on local figures. J Knox Montgomery gave a strong lecture at the church. Revival services return to Mr Feehyech’s site. Mrs. Robert Mizes and Ruth visited Mrs. Jas Huff in Coshocton. W U Park hosted relatives from Coshocton and Helmchunk? Gäste include Averman Bassett and John Arnold.
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Walhandling
Girlie
J. Knox Montgomery
Coshoeton- Mra
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Park
Averman Bassett
Coshocton
Thover
John Arnold
Helmchire
Sinter
Gephart
Aged Samuel Randles Nearing End As Village Ails
Mohawk Village reports Samuel Randles gravely ill with serpign disease and possible death, while Elizabeth Meredith suffers crippled movement. Some residents recover from illness. Friday night band boys supper postponed to Saturday due to bad weather. Al Mack Hall gleamed with decoration as proceeds totaled over $13 for Mise Agana Carpenter and ex.
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Ismot
Elizabeth Merdith
Rutehan
Almack Hall
Mise Agana
Visit to Coshocton Family Delayed by Illness
Robert Mullen traveled from Coshocton to visit his brother Jacob and Jacob’s wife but was detained by illness on the tenth Monday. Freese is reported to have suffered a grip attack. Mr and Mrs Branel Wiggins of Coshocton are making an extended stay with Mr and Mrs Zack Bush.
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Coshocton
Jacob
Freese
Branel Wiggins
Corhocton
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Tiverton News Briefs and Local Notes
Residents report weakened conditions for Mero Tinac Holt with limited recovery hope. David Mizer, an elderly local, dies en route to Spring Mountain after illness. Mobrenn River runs high. Chestnut Ridge schools idle due to weather. Friday debate postponed to a later date. township school board held Monday meeting with substantial business. Grover Speeluonn attended a local gathering, while Warsaw visit noted. A town bell sounded Thursday as the community kept busy with events and routine chatter.
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Local residents recall events as families gather weekend
In a lineside draft of notes from Coshocton area residents, Mr and Mrs Henry Gadi and families attended services at Licheslitj cemetery while many relatives from Lowdeville and nearby homes visited kin. Miss Mary Crile and Mrs Helen Crile spent time at Chas Theties home with relatives. Pearl and Rhinehe are noted among visiting kin.
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Mery
Mizer
Manis
Jon J. Ssheety
oYath Lowdeville
Ue Fooner
Mr and Abies
Fred Schumaker
Tle
Sunt Mica
Willian Pepnet
Milebenad Crile
Aid Tre
tHlenry Gadi
Aldeats
Geth
Her. Serpenders
Rhinehe
Coshocton
Fifa
Maes Ben Sebrety
Crile da
Chas
Helen Crile
Chia Thames
Tevard
Castoria obituary notes farmer James Fair dies
James Fair, a well known farmer living midway between Winble and Bedford, aged about 60, died Thursday morning. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Wfinble
Bedford
Harlan Ulman Dies at Thirty Four in Spiny Mountain Area
Harlan Ulman aged thirty four died at his home near Spiny Mountain on Friday after a brief illness described as a cold fever. His father Frank Ulman and widow Mrs. Frank Ulman survive him along with three children aged ten, seven, and two. The death followed four weeks of illness with a severe cough and a sudden decline Friday afternoon.
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Spiny Mountain
Nis
Tim
Jett
Ciman
Uli
Miro
Frank Alan
Hothor
Nede
Ell
Gasde
Virginth Twer
Ote Hale
Robert Bem Mente
Boys Escape From the Home
Two boys fled from a children’s home and were recaptured after a few hours. Authorities report the youths, ages about five and six, had escaped to the nearby area seeking freedom. They denied receiving any punishment and stated they ran away for fun before being returned this afternoon.
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Tab Wills Bontie
Petition drive to Ashbrook on federal road aid
Residents and taxpayers of Wayne County urge Congressman Ashbrook to secure federal aid for county road construction and maintenance and to advocate legislation for permanent highway improvements. The move follows a town meeting and a petition circulated for sending to Ashbrook with many signatures.
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Wim. A
Wooster Daily
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