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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
3
The public fears Governor Harris will sidestep and decree leave on the measure. Citizens demand a county focal option at the legislature to assure passage, while opponents warn the governor’s attitude could doom the bill in the senate.
Fargo reports 26 days of unusually warm weather with forecasts suggesting a midwinter game may be played. Citizens plan to celebrate by wearing straw hats and light coats as a novelty amid the mild spell.
Hapertal California December 24 A reported brawl ends fatally when Jim Owens shoots at Hapertal ally Sturgill at six feet. The shot tears through the head, killing Sturgill instantly as Owens collapses in tears and is taken into custody.
In Chicago on December 24 Attorney John J. Herrick, representing interests of E. A. Harriman in the Mitchell Center injunction case, concluded argument before Judge Ball. The judge thanked both sides for courteous conduct and said a decision would be rendered on or about February 20.
An after effect of a Republican panic brings derelicts and unemployed from other cities to Coshocton. They drift through the city and prison, sleeping in quarters as small thefts rise. Officials warn households to stay vigilant as spring approaches.
A lengthy Washington dispatch outlines debates on currency and tariff reform, noting conservative critique of proposed measures. It reports few congressional contests, with only Larrasolo vs Andrews anticipated, and details on contest expenses and shifts in referee appointments in southern states.
From Vladivostok dated December 24 a detachment of Chinese soldiers mutinied near Aigun on the Amur river killed officers and marched toward Teitatkhar with looting of villages and caravans. A 500 man cavalry force with artillery pursued the insurgents numbering about 900 who fought near Morgeghen but the clash did not settle the mutiny as the rebels pressed toward Taitsikhar via another route.
Dec 24 report says William O'Brien and John Redmond show unity in aim for home rule while keeping a pledge bound party. They outline principles for Irish self government, unity after Parliament and Irish ministry, and urgent issues like university settlement, ending landlordism, and financial redress. Redmond opposes an immediate national convention. O'Brien pushes for one. In Kilmainham jail, Laurence Ginnell nationalist MP of Meath is jailed for six months for contempt of court, amid crowd confrontations and police barriers.
A dialect tale follows Mirandy as she vows to tell the truth and reform, confessing faults yet humorously resisting, and detailing the social thoughts and misadventures sparked by her New Year’s pledge among neighbors Ike and others. Her resolve wavers as gossip and temptations test her honesty and patience in a small community.
Boston December 24 Thomas W Lawson confirmed a New York interview in which he announced plans to launch a movement to recreate President Roosevelt and elevate Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota to the vice presidency. Lawson claims Roosevelt’s election is unnecessary to save the country from disaster and that any other Republican or William J Bryan would suffice to satisfy New York financial interests who will fund campaigns for either party. He says Bryan is clean honest and unpurchasable but the money power believes it can discredit him by showing his alleged pliancy to a controlled situation.
Frenob Lick Ind Dec 24 Chairman Tagent of the Democratic national committee announces the next national convention will be held in Denver Colorado on July 7 1908 He invites all Democratic citizens to unite behind the effort for a pure economical constitutional government and send delegates to the convention.
The article notes Parliament costs, calling it the most expensive in Europe next to France. It cites a yearly expenditure around 2,200,200 and mentions France with broad representation. It lists numerous deputies and ministers, highlighting state salaries and parliamentary roles amid ongoing budget discussions.
Judge Shotwell orders six months disbarment for Henry Bowers in a Tuscarawas county bar case. W L Rhoads of Ashland nearly dies after a furnace explosion injuring his face and clothing. L B D Cornel of Shreve seeks divorce from Stella V Cornel, formerly Stella Guttenberg, shocking local lawyers.
Washington reports from the department of agriculture give acreage production and value totals for major crops. Winter wheat acreage 28,182,000 with 409,448,000 bushels at 88.2 cents per bushel. Spring wheat acreage 17,079,000 producing 224,046,000 bushels at 8.? cents. Oats 91,857,000 acres yielding 235,443,000 bushels at 44.3 cents. Average weights: winter wheat 60.9 lb, spring wheat 58.9 lb, oats 29.4 lb.
Foresters of Coshocton convened a prominent Monday session at the G A R hall with Edna Miller presiding by request of the group. William Kitne led as P C R after receiving a list of new initiates including Lewis Barber and Mary Bowyer. A public installation was set for January 26 with another class expected. A musical program featured various performers and a banquet followed with refreshments served by Ella Taylor and others. Mrs J B Willin was surprised by a Christian Union gathering at her home the previous evening. a Christmas exercise watch was organized, a stove and lights incident occurred, and guests enjoyed supper and games before departing.
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