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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
6
A fragmentary 19th century style column discusses politics and candidates. It references Joseph Cannon, Theodore Burton of Ohio, the Kaiser, German sentiment, and local Mansfield views on elections, honesty, and governance. The piece hints at dry versus wet attitudes, mayoral integrity, and party maneuvering amid a volatile civic climate.
A stray, fragmentary column discusses political reform, tariff ideas, and moral questions. It mentions Judge Richens, a verdict in a Jefferson County case, and civic virtue while lamenting social clubs and recreation gaps. References to Carnegie, industrial policy, and generic calls for better governance appear amid garbled phrasing.
A fragmented discussion notes Jo Charles P Taft guiding Ohio figures and supporters as a potential presidential candidate. It highlights familial ties, wealth, and political leverage shaping campaigns, with claims that wealth and influence could propel Taft into high office amid candidates and allied factions.
The article outlines a reform plan to regulate saloons with rewards for obedience and penalties for violations, including limiting tavern numbers per 400 inhabitants and vetting owners. It also touches on governorship race dynamics, a residence debate for Ohio governors, and a New Philadelphia robbery where two men confessed after arrests.
Fragmented text recounts accusations of patronage and manipulation in party politics. Mentions Taft family influence, alleged vote irregularities in Cincinnati elections, and tensions among Foraker and Jadri figures over control. Describes fear of repercussions and calls for reform or homeward retreat by implicated officials.
Bar WD. Henkle of Cleveland, touring Iowa Indiana and Michigan for United Press Association, interviews leaders and the newspaper fraternity in Coshocton to gauge senatorial battle sentiment. He visited J. H. Moist of the Times, once a partner, at the Daily Gazette office in Pile wire.
The June 15 Wooster News notes a proposed bill for altering Summit and Warne county lines. Doylestown supporters favor annexation to Summit and local citizens are quietly pursuing the idea.
Mrs. Bien Fisher widow of Thomas Fisher died aged about 87 in Muskingum county. She left five children and many grandchildren including thirty eight great grandchildren. Her funeral was conducted Sunday morning by the pastor of the Methodist church at Trinway. she was a member of the Disciple church at Dreadon.
Cleveland May 23 United States Judge Taylor granted an injunction against Bell Telephone and Central Union Telephone restraining interference with independent long distance operators in Ohio and adjoining states. The suit, brought by United States Telephone Co president and General Counsel, cites Bell policy of buying, absorbing, or parceling independent exchanges to eliminate competition in violation of Sherman Act and state laws. The bill outlines Bell's history from 1878 with stock value changes and transfers to AT&T in 1900, plus claims of diverting profits to dividends and acquisitions while paying high returns.
In Bacon County on November 24 James Kinner and wife of Plainfield visited parents Mr. and Mrs. Ros Barcroft. Guests included Mrs. Liva Martin of Pittsburg and others. Frank Fowler and wife hosted dinner. Harvey Sicker and family from W Lafayette visited. Hunters from distant towns, including Tom Daling Glen Overholt and Archie Jennings, stayed with the W. F. Daling family. Local farmer notes an unusual hard cider surplus as the area appears dry with few taking cider from barrels.
A garbled note mentions someone claiming a benefit of being organized to vote and a reference to Sam Om, with confusion over whether they must participate and who will be considered. The legibility is too low to extract concrete events or entities.
In Lafayette on Saturday Deacon Flemming, a local craftsman, caught a 1 foot 2 inch monster pike weighing 12 pounds near Blue Hole after fishing before a crowd. Thanksgiving services planned at M E church with Rev. King. other notes include Miss Grace McManiman visiting, Lloyd Hall losing a ferret, Mary Davis's nose growth surgery, and town updates on moved residents and canal blasting.
Chicago reports the Democratic national committee received 020,644.77 and spent 619,410.06 during the recent campaign, leaving a balance of 1,234.71. The statement, filed with New York secretary of state, lists allocations to auditor, secretary, treasurer, labor, advisory, organization, purchasing, finance, and congressional committees, plus bureaus for publicity and speakers.
In the House of Lords Field Marshal Lord Roberts warned that Britain lacks a sufficient military force to deter a possible German invasion. He argued the threat endangers Great Britain's supremacy and noted the comparative ease with which Germany could strike.
Congressman Richmond P. Hobson accused President Roosevelt of interfering in the Navy crisis in San Francisco and urged recalling the fleet from the Pacific. He warned that withdrawing the fleet would leave the coast defenseless and trigger a national and international calamity.
Ohio Wool Growers association holds a special meeting at the Board of Trade auditorium to oppose wool tariff reductions. Senators and several Ohio congressmen attend. A communication will be sent to the ways and means committee and representatives will appear before the committee in Washington.
In Hammond Indiana on November 24 a fox terrier woke the Lippell family tripping danger from a gas pipe leak. The dog jumped on Mr Lippell waking him enabling neighbors to assist. Mrs Lippell was found near death by a physician. she is recovering. The adopted son Frank Sandendorf is in serious condition.
New York nov 23 the fishing steamer Mount Desert with 450 passengers aboard was struck by the fruit steamer Admiral Dewey amid dense fog. Dewey tore a hole in Mount Deserts paddlebox and plowed ahead as 300 passengers boarded the Dewey. Both vessels moved to the riverbank near Cony Island. Mount Desert landed the remaining passengers at Ulmer Park then returned for more. Several Mount Desert passengers were injured while others were rescued by nearby boats.
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