24 May 1906
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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
1
Richard Lanning Post outlines a detailed Memorial Day program to honor dead comrades. Sunday morning wreaths and flowers will decorate graves, then a march to South Lawn cemetery for W R C services. The event includes grave decorations and an invitation to children and youths.
The article outlines Memorial Day activities including a joint procession from the Post hall at ten o'clock to the Christian church on South Seventh street for a memorial sermon by Rev. C. G. Jones, with multiple auxiliary groups marching in formation to various locations. It details afternoon services, wreaths, a graveside tribute at Roscoe Cemetery, and a second memorial at the Christian Union church on South Eighth street led by Rev. I. B. Dillin, plus committee roles and a beautification call for flowers.
A telegram announces the death and burial of James Geary of Cambridge. His cousin Sylvester Geary received the notice Tuesday morning. Geary, noted as one of the neat men in eastern Ohio, weighed 260 pounds at death and had frequent ties to Cambridge. In a separate note, Henrik Leben the 78 year old Swedish poet and dramatist died in Christiania on May 23.
Arrangements almost complete for the annual Ohio State Association of Elks convention at Sandusky Cedar Point. Opening session Tuesday afternoon June 5 at 2 o clock followed by a banquet at 6 30 and a ball. Sessions continue Wednesday with important business.
Columbus Ohio May 22 It is expected changes will come at the miners state executive board meeting to settle the Ohio strike Operators anticipate the board will call a convention of miners paving the way for a joint conference of miners and operators to resolve the dispute.
AH members of the Cassingham mine are notified to attend a meeting at the Central Labor Hall tomorrow Thursday morning at 1 o clock standard time. Matters of real importance are to be considered and every man should be in his place.
An office drawer in Attorney Lloyd Stout's workspace was pried open with a pair of scissors yesterday. About 38 in coins were reported missing, and investigators pursue a lead described as a clew in the case.
Hon W A Ashbrook, editor of the Johnstown Independent, toured Coshocton and Licking counties seeking Democratic endorsement for the 17th district seat. He presented himself as a strong local figure with wide state ties, aiming to unite delegates and secure a favorable nomination at the county level despite competition from J B Jones.
Judge Warren W Holains common pleas court rules the penal section of Ohio banking acts constitutional and upholds the validity of Ave indictments against Canton State bank officials from the original 25. A test case hearing was interrupted by defense attack on the section guiding the indictments. Also reports the birth of a baby boy to Mrs Margaret Carnes last evening.
The Ohio State Executive Committee met in Columbus on Thursday evening to arrange attendance at the International convention in Milwaukee in August. Ohio Eagles are expected to send delegates totaling 370, with local and central Ohio delegates departing August 12 for Milwaukee. The meeting also approved awarding the railroad contract to the carrier offering the best service.
Today’s market lists 28 vendors this morning. Regulations show values at 15 and 1 cent, marking a rise from last week. Prices for Mutter reach 16 and 18 cents.
The Coshocton Coal Co renews its offer to operate the mine at the 1901-5 wage scale with local adjustments after weeks of talks and failed arbitration. The move follows declines from United Mine Workers officials and a belief that market coal prices do not justify wage increases.
County and city mine operators and officials clash overposted notices and talks of mediation. Trades Council and Mine operators debate next steps amid ongoing labor dispute in Ohio. Executives plan conferences, possible joint talks with miners, and potential steps to resume work or escalate protests.
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