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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
4
The article analyzes the coal miners strike and President Mitchells handling of negotiations. It notes that no strike occurred despite strong actions and stresses the impact on operators and the wider labor movement as unity and resolve hardened in the face of organized labor.
A fragmentary text discusses Upton Sinclair's The Jungle and accusations around food products and the beef trust. It cites Sinclair and Armour, debating truth of charges, with references to public opinion and potential legal action and accountability. The piece hints at investigations into edible goods and alleged industry misconduct.
A defendant asserts the chance to prove charges in court and argues neglect to prosecute equals confession of guilt. The wording notes that a prosecution might be instituted by Mr Armour under the circumstances.
The article emphasizes the importance of pay rolls to Coshocton as key to its business climate. The glass factory leads, paying 7,109.55 this week, about half the total of thirteen other industries. The factory aims to grow payroll to 40,000 dollars a month for ten months, urging city support to achieve this expansion.
A jumble of topics covers insurance moral hazard in Ohio amid a Dow tax hike to a thousand, a Loganport suicide case at risk of misused authority, corporate power plays by Standard Oil and Rockefeller, Smoot case costs, and assorted local society notes from Chili to Keyne, with visits and barn events.
Lewis Miller, a carpenter, was badly bruised last week when timber at a barn he was tearing down fell on him near Canal Lewisville but he will recover. James Leavengood bought a range stove from a man from Newcomerstown. Daniel Whitmer of Canal Lewisville was visiting to buy hogs. Wool growers in the area will not wash their sheep this season and invite input from other sections.
Newcomerstown won at West Lafayette college in a loosely played Saturday game. Memorial day activities are planned at the Presbyterian church with a long program of music and speaking. Members of the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies from Zanesville will attend the five day convention.
Bargain hunter notice from a New York store offering wide selection of men s summer shirts in many colors and patterns at low prices. Also promoting alarm clocks, tartans, socks, and assorted housewares with discounts on curtains, bed spreads, ladders, crocks, and cleaning items. Includes varied household goods and apparel with emphasis on value and variety.
A fragmented listing describes a Gold Assortment with a large Granite Ware selection. It hints at valuable values and a curation of useful articles, though text is garbled and lacks clear dates or sellers.
Official call for a Democratic primary in Coshocton County set for Saturday June 2 1908. Voters nominate a Prosecuting Attorney Recorder Commissioner Internal Director Surveyor Coroner and endorse a Common Pleas Judge candidate. County Central Committee officers and election duties are detailed with polling hours and supervision rules.
Ehrich seeks renomination as Infirmary Director with June 2 1906 primary. George J. Bock Jr seeks endorsement for county surveyor. Jos J McDowell declares candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney in the Democratic primary set for June 2.
The Democrats of Ohio sixteenth district meet June 6 1906 at 1 pm in New Philadelphia to nominate a U S Congressional candidate. Delegates apportioned by county include Coshocton Holmes Licking Tuscarawas Wayne. Temporary chair C J Fisher and secretary Joe McDowell named. Also local notices on town affairs and court probate items.
Charles Wilhelm and family visited relatives last weekend while Miss Dollie Fisher of Newcomerstown stayed with Prof. Renner. The home team won the ball game 12 to 7. Next Saturday H T Reads play on the home diamond. The W M B will hold its annual bank offering Sunday evening May 20. Wade Renner, baby son, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Teena Roberts attended a fringe meeting at Plainfield last Thursday. Miss Heasle Ling of Coshocton visited Anna Carlinahan Saturday and Sunday. The baseball boys will perform at Philo Hall Friday evening May 18. Many from here attended the Mill-er schoolhouse entertainment last Thursday evening.
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