Defeat of Initiative and Referendum Tied to Republican Bosses
The piece blames Republican leaders and their allies in the state senate for defeating the initiative and referendum resolution. It argues that party bosses would fear public accountability if the people could directly veto or approve actions, citing votes against taxation measures and probes. It mentions specific senators and factions resisting reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frentes
State
Senate
Mother
Akron
Patternoon
Ashland
Esker and Johnson
Cincinnati
Burton
Cleveland
Eriis
Times on espionage and citizen rights in America
The Times argues for obedience to laws and fair trials while opposing espionage and detective surveillance of citizens. It criticizes a Crist bill enabled spy system as costly, intrusive, and potentially weakening self government by fostering fear and evasion of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Times
America
Ohi
The Old Have Rights and Recalled Boyhood Games
The piece recalls boys at play and simple sports like shinny corner ball and three o cats. It notes how memories fade with time and how older people see youth and their own pastimes through a hazy lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nees
Eamet
Did you ever think of it in this way
A bank advertisement encourages small depositors to open accounts by comparing yearly earnings with a hypothetical investment and savings plan. It emphasizes sacrifice for the good of saving and promises assistance to lay aside earnings. The message invites readers to use the bank for personal finance growth.
Respect for All Ages on Sidewalks Urged
A period piece argues that both old and young must share sidewalks safely and that liberty does not equal license. It condemns polo on sidewalks as endangering pedestrians and calls for restraint until appropriate limits are reached to protect the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Noy
Political Machine and Wool Question in Ohio Debates
The article critiques Ohio governance under a political machine, praising Governor Harmon’s administration while examining wool price issues in Coshocton County. It discusses supply and demand, farmer organizing for price leverage, and cost concerns from Columbus versus Coshocton. It calls for a level headed detective to enforce local option laws without personal enmity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provector McDowell
Phish
Ohio political talk and tariff debates echo through Bucyrus Forum
The Bucyrus Forum summarizes Ohio politics during a special session with Governor Harmon’s tariff message, debate over tax cuts, canal politics, and calls for equal protection in tariffs. It notes Senator Burton’s rising influence and the push for tariff relief and fiscal reforms amid ongoing state issues.
Ohio probes and public salaries stir controversy
The piece notes Governor Harmon’s veto of a Recorder salary bill citing tax burdens and equity issues. It criticizes state leaders and the Republican legislature for backing Cox and probes, and discusses public sentiment on law enforcement practices and detectives in Coshocton County. The Times urges smarter crime fighting over paid detectives who incite further crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov Harmon
Ohio
Recorders
Times
Attorney General Denman Opinion On County Map Bids
The opinion states county commissioners must advertise for proposals to furnish maps issued every ten years for decennial property appraisal. It notes county surveyors may bid, and officials are paid by the day, not salary. The piece argues openness with the public would reduce trouble and foster harmony in elections and municipal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman
Comunty
H. B&b. Welsh
Madison County
Plead Not Guilty By Avil Creek Men In Meeting Disturbance
A group of men from Avil Creek charged with disturbing a public meeting pleaded not guilty on Tuesday and are scheduled for trial Thursday. The case centers on alleged disruption at a local assembly and involves the county prosecutor and the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avil Creek
Impending Crisis of the South Book Acquired
Coshocton library received a copy of The Impending Crisis of the South and How to Meet It by Hinton Rowan Helper. Once out of print for years, it documents Helper’s viewpoint challenging slavery and provoking Southern sentiment before the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton
Love
Hinton Rowan Helper
Moch
Joan Cottins
Edward Wetson Begins New Pacific Crossing Walk
Edward Payson Wetson, famed for long distance walking, starts a cross country trek from New York toward the Pacific coast to cover the distance in about 100 days. The veteran had previously walked from Portland, Maine to Chicago, cutting hours from his earlier record and drawing worldwide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Payson Wetson
New York
Pacific Coast
Weston
Portland
Chicago
Judge Nicholas Grants Mercy After Guilty Pleas
Judge Nicholas spared Perry and John Carr a $100 sentence after they pled guilty to selling Bard chief. He spoke of shared pain, suspended the sentence on promise they will not reoffend. Kanuckel received six months in the workhouse for rape with consent and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pettonette
Sagar
Vane
Lewisiania
Wien Congress
Wat
Nicholas
Perry
John Carr
Linton
Carr
Frank Stone
Kanuckel
Walter Kanuckel
Iilda Clark
Common Pleas Court
McDowell
Swt
Calvin Everhardt
Alain Sprague
Sprague
WANTS DIVORCE OVER HUSBANDS CREDITORS
Allis Cochran of East Union files for divorce from C. K. Cochran charging him with habitual drunkenness and gross neglect. She asserts he suffered delirium tremens and that creditors’ pursuing him caused great annoyance. She seeks custody of their five year old child, alimony, and support during the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis Cochran
East Union
C. K. Cochran
Real Estate Appraisal Set For Four Year Cycle
A new law changes real estate appraisal to a four year cycle replacing the prior ten year method. It creates five city assessors elected in city elections and shifts to nonpartisan boards of education. The reform aims to reduce taxation inequities by uniform citywide appraisals and expert assessment, with pamphlets to property owners and the first assessor election scheduled for November 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears
Boards of Education
Snedeker Men Thrown Into Canal After Horse Spooks
James and Haevy Snedeker fell into the canal near Weet Lafayette Sunday when their horse bolted after perceiving an object on the road. Both men surfaced with little trouble and were none the worse for the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Haevey Snedeker
Weet Lafayette
McCoy Reappointed President of Meek Co
The Week Co elected officers Saturday afternoon with C. B. McCoy as president and H. H. Bigelow as vice president. R. M. Temple became secretary, E. O. Selby treasurer, while F. E. Pomerene W. A. Himebaugh J. L. Rue and H. R. McCurily joined the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Week Co
Folowing
C. B. McCoy
H. H. Bigelow
R. M. Temple
E. O. Selby
F. E. Pomerene
W. A. Himebaugh
J .L. Rue
H. R. McCurily
Well Known West Lafayette Teacher Takes Coshocton Post Office Post
Lee J. McCammant of West Lafayette schools resigns after six years to become Coshocton post office night clerk. He begins duties as April first, enabling 24 hour office access and night mail handling. He and bride Geneva Leighninger will relocate to Coshocton in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lafayette
Coshocton
Lee J. McCammant
Post Office Department
McCammiant
Geneva Leighninger
Local Notes and Events From Layland Area
March 16 report from Layland notes visitors Mrs Muller of Wolf Creek and Miss Duncan of Killbuck, with porch talks on school house program and community happenings. Diphtheria recovery, a wedding at West Lafayette, and a Casino picture house opening in Zanesville area mark a busy week with court actions and local business moves.
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Lasland
Daniel Muller
Wolf Creek
Geo. Fry
West Bedford
Wester Duncan
Killbuck
Russell McNeal
Vadin Stewart
Warsaw
Norman Fortune
Orrville
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Phe
Columbus
Foraker
United States Senate
Gov
Gov. Harmon
Bucyrus Forum
L. D. Schott
Vance
Hiteh
Wright
Oxford
Walker
Cox
Coshocton County
Artesr
Wo Bryan
Edward Payson Weston
M'Coy
Meek CO
Layland
United States
Pope-Gosser Co
China
Screiber Bros
Zanesville
Main Street
Fulton Market
Lorenz Bros
Fifth Street
Central Grocery
Misa Lucy Aronholt
Noah Grant
Rev Roberts
Casper Aronholt
W. A. Ashbrook
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