Striking Cleveland Street Railway Flares With Riots
Muted, tense clashes marked Cleveland street railway turmoil as talks spurred by Mayor Tom N. Johnson sought to end the strike. Johnson warned he would quadruple the police if order could not be restored while state arbitrators, labor leaders, and Municipal Traction officials prepared a concrete settlement proposal for the union’s vice president in charge of the strike.
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Cleveland
Tom N. Johnson
Bishop
Owens
Thomas
United Trades and Labor council
Dupont
Municipal Traction company
Behner
International Street Railway Men's union
Night of Violence in Cleveland Riots on Streetcar Strike
Rioting spread in Cleveland during a street railway strike with a fatal accident as Yetta Walkinson four was run over by an inexperienced motorman. A severed head and body caused frantic parents to clash with morgue workers while police averted further bloodshed. Lakewood gunfire and a burning Clifton Boulevard car marked the strike’s worst day after four days of unrest. Continued on Page Eight.
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Cleveland
Yetta Walkinson
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Lakewood
Woodland
Ontario street
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Page Eight
Cleveland visitors arrive for city reception and tours
The Cleveland delegation will travel from New York by train arriving at 8 08. Twenty to thirty cars meet the visitors as they are escorted to a city tour lasting about twenty minutes. Industries will meet retailers and a committee plans souvenirs for the day with several companies contributing neat mementos.
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Cleveland
Newcome strawn
Candidate Plans Airship Campaign in Kenton
Socialist congress candidate Charles B Wharton of Kenton reports from Chicago that the national Socialist committee will likely send the Duchess of Manchester and Countess of Warwick to campaign in the Eighth district. Wharton plans airship publicity in Kenton with Charles Oliver Jones to promote September meetings.
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Kenton
Charles B Wharton
congress
Chicago
national committee
Socialist party
Duchess of Manchester
Countess of Warwick
England
Wharton
Charles Oliver Jones
Hammondsport
Building start soon for Coshocton trolley line
J J Breitinger, electric railway promoter, said construction on the Cleveland to Zanesville trolley line will begin within a few weeks with large gangs at various points including Coshocton. Accompanying him were B O Ottman of Cleveland and a Dodge of New York, financiers sent to study geography and population to guide the project. Continued on Page Eight.
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Coshocton
J. J. Breitinger
Park hotel
Mr. Breitinger
Cleveland
Zanesville
Bettinger
BOE. Ottman
Dodge
New York
Land big job in Kentucky
George Hock and Son contractors won the contract to build the masonry for a large new steel bridge over the Big Sandy in Kentucky near Pikeville. The job is valued at about $10,000 and work will begin within a week.
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George Hock & Son
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Pikeville
Layland Fair Elects New Officers for Year
The Layland fair organized for the ensuing year by electing Lewin Randles as president Florence Scheuve as secretary and Wina Layland as treasurer.
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Lewin Randles
Florence Scheuve
Wina, Layland
Siesta in Tree Almost Fatal Accident In Ohio
In Zanesville Ohio today an employee at Brown Manufacturing Company climbed a tree at noon to rest and read a paper. He fell from the tree into Muskingum River but was saved from drowning by fellow workers Berne Bull and Oren Dawson who rushed to his rescue.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Atkin Haskins
Brown Manufacturing
Conmury
Berne Bull
Oren Dawson
Matinee Club Race Entries Closed at Coshocton Fairground
Entries for the first matinee race under Coshocton Driving Club auspices were completed today and list several horses and riders for Friday afternoon at the fair ground. Second, third, and fourth races show trotting and pacing competitors with names such as Yeager Pocock Kyine and Star etc.
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Coshocton
fair ground
ayrari
Bills Ro
Berton
Roe M
Wade
Ted Barness
Dolly K.Kirker
Nix Whanton
Grey Crook
Hack
Yeager
Pocock
Kyine
Claro
KO Charrd
Messis Brite
Nicholas
Barkelew
Monee ase
Tiawin Thielp
iden
Platt Denies Accusations in Mae Wood Case
New York May 20 Senator Platt testified denying ever marrying Mae Wood or asking her to marry him He said he paid ten thousand dollars to his son Frank to settle Woods claim He admitted liking the plaintiff and sometimes addressing her in endearing terms Also mentions an eight pound baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Samuel Lynch on Walnut Street Tuesday afternoon.
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Mina Jean Redd
Whitenow
Tedd
Great Britain
Jean Borbert Ward
Dade
Theinibass
honden
New York
Washington
Dorchester
Rodd
Mr Wand
Ning Berwick
Reid
Madison avenue
Platt
Mae Wood
Frank
Woods ault
Samuel Lynch
Walnut Street
Evelyn May Withdraw Suit in Thaw Marriage Case
New York May 20 Mrs Evelyn Néehit Thaw considers withdrawing her suit for annulment of her marriage to Marty K Thaw. The motive remains a secret shared only with her lawyer. Andrew Elder M Watg and Mr Horn fished along the Tuscarawas River today. Dr Marshall and companions caught a good string of fish at the basin Tuesday.
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American Press Telegram
New York
Evelyn Néehit Thaw
Marty K. Thaw
Andrew Elder
M. Watg
Mr. Horn
Tuacarawas river
Dr. Marshall
Lutheran Pastor Declines Offer In Local Churches
A Lutheran pastor declined an offer from Coshocton and St Pauls churches, delaying retirement plans and signaling continued ministry nearby. The action affects leadership at both congregations and prompts talks on future arrangements and parish needs.
Local editor to compile Coshocton history record
William J. Bahmer, famed Coshocton newspaper man, is chosen to edit a new county history with Clarke Publishing Co. Aimed to cover Coshocton County from early settlement to present, including flora, mound builders, and regional legends. The work will be comprehensive with maps, portraits, and illustrations as a Centennial Edition.
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W. J. BAHMER
NEW “CENTENNIAL” HISTORY OF
COSHOCTON
William J. Bahmer
Coshoct
Mr. Bahmer
T. 8. Poote
Columbus
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J. Clarke Publishing Co
Chicago
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Window smashed in passenger car incident reported
A report notes a passenger car window was smashed, with subsequent court action. The offender, identified as involved in the event, was fined $88, with context referencing travel near Pittsburgh and Philadelphia area landmarks. The fragmentary OCR mentions authorities and a location tied to a transit route.
Roscoe Council Considers Legal Steps To Tap Gas Mains
Roscoe council contemplates legal action to force gas mains tapping amid long dispute with gas company over rights to supply residents. Company officials cite parent corporation policies and jurisdiction limits while local landowner Joseph Martin resists vacating West Street encroachment. steps to compel vacate likely to proceed.
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ROSCOE COUNCIL
Birthday of Candidate Marked by Long Service and Hope
The article notes the candidate’s long career and ongoing campaign as he nears twenty five years since a key date. It highlights his perseverance, commitment to public service, and a historical reflection on leadership during times of conflict. It mentions recognition for his recorder role and a strong sense of civic duty throughout a period of political change.
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Recorder
Cushoctim Conwy
artiatsy
rue qiaitfer
PSEA
Napoleon
Eal
Hilli
Judge Duncan To Deliver The Address At Memorial
A forthcoming Memorial service features Judge Duncan delivering the keynote address. The event honors local figures and includes remarks from community leaders. The ceremony takes place at the Reese community center with attendees urged to arrive by 1 PM.
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DUNCAN
Keene
greta
herhin
Reese
Ten Cents Extra For Cash Fare Announcement
A notice explains a new law effective June 7 governing ticket purchases before race starts. It details that an additional fare change will apply and that tickets must be bought with the extra ten cent charge. The document mentions penalties for failing to comply and references the organizers or authorities enforcing the rule.
Lightning Kills Three Cattle and Poultry near Adamaville
During a Sunday electrical storm near Adamaville, two cows and a bull were killed by lightning as they sheltered under a tree between a house and barn. Three chickens under a tin tree also died. In a separate case, the suit W. J. Walker vs. William Redark was dismissed with costs awarded to the plaintiff.
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M. L. Sarbaugh
Adamaville
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