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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
1
Semi official reports from the Spanish legation claim French troops under General Tenete suffered a heavy setback near Casablanca. Moorish forces about 7,000 strong attacked, forcing a French retreat to city walls and prompting a Spanish warship to aid.
At a Board meeting the printing contract for election ballots was awarded to McDowell Bros. The ballots for the vote on bridges at Twelfth and Main streets were awarded to Broome & Harbl.
Chicago officials of the city banks unite to declare the financial system sound. After the Wee Chicago Nationa bank failure two years ago, the Chicago Clearing House Association hired its own inspector at a government level salary to supervise bank inspections.
J A Overholt of Plainfield near Coshocton is hailed as champion potato grower after submitting a sample to the Times. Four Carmen potatoes weighed two pounds each, with a single tuber at seven pounds three quarters. Overholt planted about one acre and dug 160 bushels with only about two bushels unmarketable.
Cincinnati telegram reports John Mitchell president of the Mine Workers of America remains in La State hospital after recent operation. Doctors hold no definite view but say his condition worsens with increased nerve strain and weakness.
The Rahn accident at Tiverton is explained. Rahn, while unpacking goods from the depot including dynamite caps, emptied shavings on the forge fire. A small blaze started by the shavings caused the accident. Rahn is improving but may lose the right eye. pain remains severe.
Readings report several balloons seen over Maryland with sightings near Conesville Isleta and the city as the evening wore on. Teledrama notes German Phereur landing in Dover while American balloons St Louis and Piddler pilot touched down near Carroll County and Annapolis Junction respectively.
The American Press Telegram reports a dirigible airship exhibition with three cigar shaped vessels making trial trips. The Arrow, captained by Thomas Haliwin, sailed notably well until the Strobel broke down its motor causing a rough descent. A sky bicycle version by Dixon from CohRabus demonstrated lift but drifted NW, landing near Benls, Nt.
Four balloons starting from St Louis in the Bennett cup race passed over Columbus Tuesday afternoon. The Pammern yellow balloon flew near the east to northeast at about 29 m. The Liste de France crossed the city around 4:20 in an easterly direction. Edgar Mix, a former Columbus resident, and a companion dropped a note for a relative stating they would likely land today.
The German airship Pommern passed over Cleveland Tuesday afternoon, first of the St Louis balloons to reach the area. A note dropped from the craft at 3:10 p.m. reported water ahead, wind north northwest, and all well. The message read Qsear Kerhsloer.
An American Press Telegram brief notes two balloons sighted over Martins Ferry Wheeling area early morning. One passed near the town at 1 am eastern time and a second moved over the southern city section. Balloons traveled eastward from the direction indicated.
A Marietta resident reported killing a massive snake after it escaped from a nearby show. The reptile, found in brush along Snakes Road Tk, measured about 12 feet and weighed around 80 pounds. A $50 reward had been offered for its capture.
A freight train running between Columbun and Dennison, identified as the “Nigger Local,” derailed at Pen Twyn. Four cars left the track due to a defective wheel on No 8039, tearing up about 40 feet of track. The Dennison wreck crew arrived, contents moved to other cars, and no regular trains were affected.
The Turner Art Exhibit opened this afternoon in the Carnegie Library assembly room with strong attendance. Navy masterpieces line the walls and a wall rack displays the works. Hosts include Mrs Himebaugh and several teachers from Bancroft and South law schools. Musical programs by Mrs Kerlin and Mrs McCain will run each evening, with a lineup of student participants.
Edgar Calahan, employed as a press feeder, suffered a minor crush to the second finger of his right hand when the press jaws closed on it. The third finger was severed. he will not return to work until next week. The incident occurred during feeding operations in the machine.
A Mount Horab, Wisconsin report says two balloons were seen passing overhead, moving rapidly northward. The sighting occurred about 23 miles west of Madison, with details limited to the passage and direction.
A Times report discusses the Supreme Court syllabus for State v. Dickerson, noting the syllabus was relayed by long distance and largely accurate. It outlines evidentiary issues, including character evidence, prior crimes, and bloodhound testimony, and previews potential errors or reversals in a forthcoming fall opinion.
The Republican organ reports legal steps complete for the November 4th road and bridge measure. County officials Randies and McDowell, plus Sheriff Brown, oversee preparations as road commissioners for Keene, Tycarawas, Jackson, and Franklin townships are named: Ed Norman, David Markey, Alles Haines, Joka Wagener.
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