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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
Notice lists an important Masons meeting on a Wednesday evening in July. Names mentioned include Chas. Gi and Smith. Members are requested to attend and bring needed materials.
Coshocton Public Library Advertising Committee plans a August 15 excursion with five trains from Coshocton and nearby towns to Luna Park Cleveland. Tickets include Pullman coaches and refreshments from local caterers. return trips target evening departures with many stops en route. Details appear in a half page Times announcement.
Philadelphia July 17 The Elk Grand Lodge adjourned without a final election result though John K Tener of Charlevoix Pa appears to be chosen Grand Exalted Ruler Dallas Texas named as next convention site and Henry A Melvin appointed to grand forum with Picket Rohner Moore Cogan and Brown named for terms. A new constitution took effect and estimates show 1700 ballots counted.
The airship tent sustained damage when the gas bag tore through canvas and a pole. Repairs were completed, and officials report the craft is inflated and in good condition. If favorable weather holds, the ascent with attached guy ropes will proceed.
Lie Prat, about 21, formerly from Morgan, was arrested last evening at his sister’s home near New Lexington. He was brought to Coshocton for questioning on a delicate charge filed by Miss Reed of West Lafayette. He previously fled authorities for over a year, was tried by Justice Carnot in West Lafayette, convicted, and ordered to pay $4 monthly for the child’s support. Bond set near $300. jailed in Coshocton pending further action.
Washington reports that 1,295,249 aliens landed in the United States in the fiscal year ending June 30 1907, a 6 percent rise over 1906 and the largest yearly influx ever recorded.
President Roosevelt says he is shocked and grieved by the Georgia disaster and the loss of officers and men. He orders full details on the wounded and the ship’s condition and asks for a complete report from the navy department.
Kalehts Tempar plans a stated conclave this Friday night, with details unclear in the fragment. The event appears to be organized by the Knights Templar group, but the location and specific program are not provided in the readable text.
Break Camp Meo and Mrs Tom Robson with Mr and Mrs Wm Valentine and Mrs Henry Lorenz camped at TV hack works for a week. They report good fishing and a fine time as their tent dries before heading home.
Reports from San Salvador claim a broad clash among Central American states may erupt within 15 days, with Salvadoran forces led by General Lee Christmas and Chamorro’s possible provisional presidency in Nicaragua. Guatemala vows defense, cites 86,000 troops and external military support considerations.
Reports detail a severe wind and lightning storm across the area last night. Telegraph service failed, with trees blown down and barns struck. one pigpen near John Peters farm wrecked but fire kept minimal. Myers Brothers store in Dublin hit, stock destroyed, insured losses around $800. A line about engagements closes the piece.
An unnamed inventor tells The Times of a feasible airship project likely to combine aeroplane and balloon concepts with lifting power around 1200 pounds. He plans to produce drawings, secure government backing, and build a working model after research funding is secured.
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