Restore Mississippi River as Highway of Trade
President Roosevelt arrived in Cairo on the Mississippi steamer with a crowd of about fifty thousand. He urged a liberal waterway policy, argued for central control of interstate corporations, and stressed the Mississippi as a great commerce artery while warning against reckless plans and corruption. He outlined progress on the Panama Canal project, predicting five to six years to near completion with Gatun dam and locks still complex.
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American Press
Cairo
Roosevelt
St. Louis
Mississippi
St. Mary's Park
George Parsons
Teneen
Ilinois
Memphis
Lakes
Gulf
Parame Canal
Finiah
Great Gatun
Prohibition Debate at Episcopal Convention Over Remarriage
At Richmond on October 3 the forty-fifth triennial Episcopal convention opened with business on organization and a call for drastic canon changes. Debates center on barring remarriage of divorced persons and possible creation of a church court, plus proposals to divide the United States into provinces and elect the presiding bishop for life or until age 70. The Daughters of the King and the women’s auxiliary plan daily sessions.
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Protestant Episcopal Convention
Court of Appeals
American Press
Richmond
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States
A. FP. Winnington-Ingram
London
Holy Trinity Church
House of Bishops
State Capitol
Houses of Deputies
St. Paul's Church
Episcopal Church
Salem
House of Bishop
Daughters of the King
Woman's Auxiliary
Frisco Democrats Nominate Taylor and Langdon for City Posts
The Democratic convention nominated Dr Edward Robeson Taylor for mayor and William H Langdon for district attorney, with Republicans also receiving spots on a mostly nonpartisan ticket. The platform endorses graft prosecutions and anti corruption efforts. A separate note records Mr and Mrs Lee Kinsey returning to Dana, Iowa after a thirty seven year visit to Coshocton.
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American Press Telegram
San Francisco
Edward Robeson Taylor
William H. Langdon
Iowa
Lee Kinsey
Coshocton
Warner Hay
Dana
Jows
Farewell to Japan Farewell to Japan
Secretary Taft prepared to sail from Tokyo on the Minnesota to Manila after a warm official and public greeting. He praised Japan for its welcoming gesture and expressed confidence in continued friendly relations between the United States and Japan. The emperor conveyed goodwill, and Taft assured mutual friendly sentiments between the nations.
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Tokyo
Taft
Kobe
Minnesota
Manila
Japan
United States
War and Navy Departments
America
Roosevelt
CHAS COMPTON RETURNS TO THE PHILIPPINES
Charles Compton, recently at his father Captain Compton’s home, departed tonight on No. 3 to resume duties in the Philippines. He had spent about six months away, touring Asia and Europe, and will travel via Seattle and Japan before returning to his post in the Philippines.
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Charles Compton
Captain Compton
No. 3
Philippines
Compton
Asia
Europe
Coapton
Seattle
Japan
Sennis
Hin
Autopsy Finds Degenerate Cause of Nellie Quinn Death
New York autopsy on Nellie Quinn found death caused by a degenerate and not by beating or choking. Teeth marks replaced initial bludgeon suspicions. George W Kramer, arrested for sharing the room, did not appear sane. Moving notes list residents shifting to new South Sixth Street home and other local relocations.
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Camerican Press Telegram
New York
Nellie Quinn
East One Hundred and Eighteenth Street
George W Kramer
Frank Ricketts
South Sixth Street
tJhat
Henry Dickey
Real Lafayette
Pr. Hatton
Frew'n Drug Store
Sixth and
Chestnut Streets
High prices for Colts as a farmer sells two for 216 dollars
W M Graham of White Eyes township sold two spring colts to Harry Miller of Bakersville for 216 dollars, averaging 108 dollars each. The sale reflects strong demand for young stock.
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W. M. Graham
White Eyes Township
Harry Miller
Bakersville
Last Creek
Wild Man of Borneo Drags Out Job at Fair
Hamilton, Quebec reports Willis a local character hired by a faker to portray the Wild Man from Borneo for fifteen dollars during fair week. After a staged escape and a walnut stain disguise, Willis tired of the role and fled, pursued by a crowd for miles until he collapsed from exhaustion.
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Hamilton
Willis
Borneo
le Wan
Fair Grounds
Chicken Thief on E Sixth Street Causes Losses
Jas Hough of South Sixth Street reports weeklong cabbage thefts by unknown culprits. After failed takedown attempts the thief’s raid ends with two chickens missing, suggesting possible arrestees within days. Nearby thefts in the same town quarter hint at tied perpetrators.
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Jas. Hough
South Sixth Street
Hough
Special Judge Appointed in Powers Goebel Case
Governor Beekham names J. B. Norte of Oldham County as special judge to preside over the fourth trial of Caleb Powers on conspiracy charges in the Goebel murder case. Norris, a former general assembly member, served as commonwealth's attorney. Powers and Jenale Gentes jointly denied the conspiracy charge and demanded an immediate trial in the Franklin circuit court.
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Frankfort
Beekham
Norte
Oldham County
Scott Creuit
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Norris
Arsembly
Sears
Commonwealth
Oldham-Shelby
Powers
Jenale Gentes
Franklin Circuit Court
Comonwealth
R.A Franklin
Former Frisco Police Chief Patrick Crowley Dead
Former Frisco resident Patrick Crowley died suddenly in San Francisco after a long police career. He served as chief of police there for many years and spent over thirty years on the force. He had previously worked in the grocery business with JW Cassinuhin. He is survived by three brothers Sam Will and Judeph, all residing near Coshocton.
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Worl
Patrick Crowley
Ban Fransikeo
Crowley
Costa Ton Nam
Cassinuhin
Sam
Will
Judeph
Coshocton
Declarations of Coshocton Mayoral Candidate Pledge Law Safety
A coshocton mayoral candidate declares policy to enforce all laws, curb Sunday sales, and crack down on violators. He promises strict justice, businesslike governance, and safety for families while preserving constitutional limits. The pledge targets lawfulness, protection of businesses, and orderly public affairs.
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Coshocton
Residence Fire Destroys West Lafayette Home
The home of Seldon Shurtz on West Lee Avenue West Lafayette burned early morning, with Seldon and Miss Shurtz escaping as flames engulfed the interior. Mrs. Shurtz sustained facial burns. valuables including two gold watches and around $150 were lost, with property valued at about $4400 and insured for $1000.
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Seldon Shurtz
West Lafayette
Seldan Shurtz
West Lee Avon
Neda Burs
Dent Adaeretiien
Bar
Pheerie
Vrs Shurtz
Mily
Wendrbet
Oak Grove social notes and local gatherings
Oak Grove residents report a busy social week with Grange activities and preparations for a future event. William and Edward Sawerbrey hosted about thirty youths at their White Oak home and guests came mainly from Oak Grove with plans for a Saturday evening gathering. Elisabeth Billott returned home near Canton after visiting local friends. reception committee chaired by Mrs H A Caton and devotional chair Jh W Norris.
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Wiliam and
Edward Sawerbrey
White
Foxy thief enters house as border robs family
A well dressed stranger posing as a border patient to Mrs. Jack Witla on Wilinu street gained trust of the Williams family Tuesday evening. He stayed on the third floor, helped around the house, and was given access to valuables before disappearing. The plunder totaled about $19 plus a $2 purse and Mrs Walker’s coin, with a dog-head marked watch still missing. Police seek the suspect, a five-foot-nine man with blue eyes and a bald spot, wearing a black suit and soft hat, last seen near 4743.
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Jack Witla
Wilinu Street
Mays
Haman
Niles
Daekage
Bifteenth Street
Mim
Seema
Mia
Wolams
Hinen
Mra. Williams
Chas. J. Walker
Dean
Hansen
Eckert Named Acting Agent for Wheeling
E H Eckert is appointed acting rail travel agent for Wheeling replacing the recently resigned official. Eckert, formerly a ticket agent at a Pittsburgh firm, arrives to take over duties, inspect operations, and arrange transfer to the new appointee. The temporary role signals a hoped future permanent appointment and reflects support from Eckert’s friends.
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Offeer
Makine
Behert
Insurance Adjusted on Eureka Laundry Building
Fire loss at Eureka Laundry prompted an adjusted claim with Foster acting as adjuster and company representatives present. Fire damage included machinery and contents. repair plans and timelines discussed, with funds to cover replacement and rebuilding.
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Eureka
Sad case brings tears in court
In a pretrial court session Bertha Hainen’s accuser Beatty was found the reputed father of her child after a brief jury deliberation. Judge Nicholas condemned the act and its impact on the girl, who showed clear innocence. Beatty was fined 609 dollars with a 1 dollar installment and $600 bond, but could not meet bond and was jailed. The docket then noted Sylvester Kineble versus Phoebe Sigman for waxes due, likely to go to jury tonight or tomorrow morning. Michael Ketter, a mason from Coshocton, and Alles Cender, 17, a novelty worker from Cosbettag, were listed.
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Beatty
Bertha Hainen
Nicholas
Sylvester’ Kineble
Phoebe Sigman
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Frisco Democrats
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THE
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Frisco
Oak Grove
Grangea
Foxy Thief
Boarder
Painter
Trinway
E. H. Eckert
Wheeling
EB. Eckert
Lake Frie
Helena
Montame
Pittsburs
Wibesetiing
Chenin
Foster Mate
Speck
Zanedville Taundry
Common Pread Court
Bertha Haine
Bud Beatty
Michael Ketter
Alles Cender
Cosbettag
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