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Coshocton Weekly Times

Location

Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

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Protest Against Sewer On East Mal Street

A protest by twenty abutting property owners on East Mal street between Twelfth and Sixteenth streets was presented to the city council against laying a sewer in that section. The council referred the protest back for frontage details and reasons. A sewer construction estimate of 1295.05 was read, and a petition to pave North Third Street between Main and Tats streets was signed by seven property owners and referred to the city and county for cost estimates. An automobile speed ordinance and city codification of ordinances were discussed, with plans to draft measures and adjournment set for Monday evening to review half‑year appropriations. New York report notes O. H. P. Bel died June 6 at Hempstead and racing association officials meet tonight.

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Letter to Clerk M Bane on Dawson's Death Jump

Leslie Dawson reportedly died by self harm after jumping into the Detroit River while out on bond for non support. The letter to Clerk M Bane discusses his contemplation and circumstances surrounding the act.

Leslie Dawson Detroit River

Dawson Letter to Clerk McBane in Detroit 1908

A dated 1908 plea from Dawson to Clerk McBane in Detroit Michigan, declaring he cannot meet obligations and will end his career. He mentions relinquishing responsibility to his people and a threat to obtain the pound of flesh by searching the Detroit River, calling his actions cowardly but preferring cowardice to facing his situation.

Cllerk Cosaocton Co Detroit

Death threat over child support Case in Coshocton looming

District court officials question if Leslie Dawson will end his life in the Detroit river to escape a 15 per month child support obligation. Dawson, indicted in January 1907 for non support of three children, previously bonded $1000 and later hid from payments while working as a traveling salesman in Columbus. A suspect bluff or real plan emerges as a Detroit letter postmarked June 7 hints at a possible suicide, prompting inquiry into timing and motive.

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Taft Wins In Missouri District Case Opposes Hughes

In Chicago dated June 10 the Republican National Committee ruled the nonsolidated eleventh and twelfth Missouri district in Taft's favor over Hughes. Manager Hitchcock stated Taft forces did not strike any deal regarding the vice presidential nomination.

American Press Telegram Chicago republican National committee Missouri Taft Hughes Hitchcock

Miss Mary McClure Gets Appointment as Deputy Inspector

State Inspector J H Morgan announced appointments of women deputy inspectors. Readers list includes Miss Mary McClure of Coahecton, Miss Kate McCaffrey of Gel laire, Mrs Ada Booth of Cleveland, Miss Clara M Gracey of Cincinnati, Mrs Elizabeth Schauss of Toledo, Miss Ella McMane of Dayton, Miss Bora Etjia of Waville, and Mrs L Bryan of Spri

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Road bonds found legal by Cincinnati firm

Jaw McDowell received a letter from Peck Shaffer and Peck expert bond lawyers of Cincinnati this afternoon stating they examined the legality of the good roads bonds and found them up to the legal requirements in every respect. The proceedings of the rand conmolasion ers were also examined and found to be without flaw.

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Coshocton Honors Its First Horse Drawn Fire Department

The Times profiles Coshocton’s horse drawn fire protection unit after years of push for a city department. It credits the Board of Public Safety and City Council for funding and lauds Captain Capitol Hey Fink and crew like Thomas McDermott James Wratewell and Ganaie Rabon for their courage and loyalty in protecting citizens and property.

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Wednesday Market Report With Mixed Prices

Thirty four members attended the market this morning. Eggs sold at elevated prices, Orton treads abundant, Strawberries moving at three boxes for twenty five cents.

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Exhaustive Search Finds Missing Boys Near Basin

Walter 12 and Clarence 14 disappeared from North Ninth Street last Monday night. Mrs. Harvey Watson, whose husband is in prison for rape, fears enticement and has led efforts across the county to locate them. A river survey near Randles Bridge and later near the basin suggested they may be camping along the river. Witnesses reported sightings, but no solid lead emerged as authorities and relatives pressed the search. The boys reportedly left after requesting to move beds downstairs and have since been seen with a bag and no fish.

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Farm youths return home after rough night

The account describes farm youths hiding in a grave at night after being driven from a farm. A farmer lent them clothes and they later returned home seemingly content. One boy lost his hat but was glad when his mother learned of the incident.

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Huddle Elected Collector for Coshocton Business Men

The Coshocton Business Men's Association executive committee met this morning and elected C. M. Huddle as collector. Huddle formerly worked with Eldridge Higgins Co. and with Jesus Smith, who recently resigned as the association's collector.

Coshocton Business Men's Association C. MM Mrr Huddle Eldridge-Higgins Co

Loved Mother Catharine Wise Dies at Cooperdale at 90

An elderly woman Mrs. Catharine Wise known as Hayes by birth, aged about 90, died Wednesday morning in Cooperdale after a stroke two years prior and a recent relapse. Born near Wheeling West Virginia, she moved to Newark then Coshocton county at age 14 and married George Wise at 18, mothering six children. Surviving are S. H. Nicholas of Caldwell, W. G. Tekorgon of Cooperdale, and Mrs. Richard Cooper of Nebraska. Funeral set for Friday at 1 o'clock from the old home farm home near Cooperdale, with burial to follow.

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Reaching Flowers Baby Falls Breaks Arm

Mr and Mrs John Baoshen s two year old son Leven fell from a porch while reaching flowers in the yard on North Eighth Street. The fall fractured his arm and Dr Metlan attended to the injury.

John Baoshen Leven North Eighth Street Mary Metlain

Improvements At Jail Skidwalk Work Underway

Brick skidwalk in front of the jail is torn up today for concrete replacement. George Kaolintee observed activity on Tuesday evening as crews perform the business repair work.

George Kaolin

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