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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
6
Tax exempt municipal bonds from Coshocton County Road District offered for sale after purchase from Hayden-Miller & Company. Unsold balance amounts to 22000 dollars, with net yield about 4 percent to the holder.
The article reviews Roosevelt's impact on the Taft nomination and the party split. It notes Roosevelt's intemperate rhetoric, the controversy over judicial independence, and the Republicans' platform tensions. It contrasts Roosevelt's influence with Taft's cautious line and the possible electoral consequences.
The text records Loek repenting last week as guest of Miss Agnes McCabe and Miss Gay Fisher visiting Prof. Beaver and family. It also mentions a school fete to be held Saturday evening on August 1 to raise funds.
An OCR fragment shows a Democratic ticket with Bryan and Kern and mentions various figures and party lines. It includes references to a Taft Roosevelt comparison, questions about fiscal policy, and debate on cures, prosecutions, and political strategy amid a chaotic, partially legible page.
A historical notice references the Coshocton National Bank Corporation located at the intersection of Main Street and Fourth Street, detailing its presence within the downtown banking district.
A fragmented, biased recap of party strife in Coshoeton and national tensions. It cites Republican and Democratic maneuvers, a contested New York scene, calls against Roosevelt era factions, and accusations of deceit amid power struggles. Mentions Foraker and Hayward, with references to Taft and Hughes as Reuters-like chatter.
The fragmentary report notes Tert’s election to a local union and mentions plans to fund efforts, with reference to Hf the debris sader and Bate’s burial in bent November. Brothers Wilvebard and others are cited, along with mentions of executive committees and political moves.
A fragmented tale traces Christian Burchy as a promise makes wealth and later retirements. The narrative centers on diligence, a chess-like deal, and a cafe venture that turns prosperous, with a twist about debt repaid by fate. An implied moral about keeping promises closes the brief.
A county delegate letter denounces measures by seven stalwart elected reps at Cusherton County convention. It claims they resist coercion by threats, defend free speech, and warn that opposing views will face consequences. The missive urges delegates to act against the dominant faction’s tactics.
Since 1882 the Democratic machine has eyed the election of the majority of Chicago’s Democratic congressional delegation as a key goal. The districts leaning Democratic appear to be the Third Fourth Fifth Thirteenth and Seventeenth, with the Ninth still clearly Democratic.
Advices from across the state predict sweeping victories for the democracy in multiple districts. The high contest centers on Ralph D. Cote’s strong showing in the leading district, with Warren Welter and a possible Cox candidacy brewing in Hamilton County districts.
Feegdae of Tar Times in Atlanta Georgia outlines views on the 1912 presidential race. He criticizes Taft Roosevelt dynamics, party bosses, and federal office power while urging cooperation with Democrats to defeat Taft and rally behind Bryan. He notes shifts in public sentiment and the potential for a major policy change after the election.
Fragmentary text depicts shifting public opinion toward Taft and Roosevelt, noting hope, independence, and rejection of leadership. Contains garbled phrases and misread names, mentioning Georghe and Willan Taft, with references to Williams, Jennings Bryan, and color divisions.
Coshocton county residents witness Weer Lafayette College grown strong under President Struugh, with a robust faculty and solid finances. The college stands debt free, expanding its influence in West Lafayette and Coshocton, offering affordable education and improving local trade and culture. Community support through donations of books and funds is urged to sustain this home institution.
Canal Lewsville records a flurry of visiting relatives and locals with names such as Mr. and Mrs. Dave Miller from Pennsylvania and Prof. W. O. Renner returning home after a two week stay in Chill. The W F M S hold their annual picnic at the crossroads above the village on Thursday August 13. Other notices mention Miss Anna Marktey hosting a dinner, and visits from Mrs. Christine Titus of St Louis and Mrs. Harriet Bell of Florida among Coshocton connections.
Town report notes opening session Friday for Chautauqua at Coshoeton with tents set and grounds prepared. Miss Guiver has issued a new circular featuring the 1907 Coshoeton tribe, promising a large audience as Billy Sanday, a fervent evangelist, attracts crowds at the Friday opening.
The Coshocton county bar begins its annual vacation at midnight Thursday July 30 and the legal wheels halt until Monday August 17. Next Monday lawyers hold their annual picnic with the destination kept secret.
C. D. Brooke and family returned from Rock Ledge Park Adams Mill after weeks of camping. While lighting a gasoline torch he ignited the jet and the burning fluid splashed over three fingers and his arm, causing serious flesh injuries. He now tends to the burns and contemplates the souvenir found earlier.
The common pleas court records an amended petition filed by plaintiff in the partition action Hosick against Carr and others. The estate at issue lies in Linton Township and comprises 160 acres.
Engineers Linke of Chicago and Huntington of Kansas City attend a conference with the bridge committee of the Board of Trade as candidates for consulting engineer. Chicago, HL, July 2. Independent convention holds session electing W. R. Mearst chairman and Chaes Walsh secretary of the National Committee.
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