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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
1
An upcoming gathering of the Business Men’s association is planned at a local venue. Attendees are expected to discuss matters of commerce, networking, and community initiatives while the event hosts a featured speaker.
Congress member Theodore Burton, longtime rivers and harbors chair, announces he will accept the Republican nomination for Cleveland mayor if the party disavows ties to street railways and pledges a people centered reform. He cites talks with President Roosevelt, Secretary Taft, and Secretary Garfield and signals unity in caucuses and a representative ticket.
The Coshocton airship piloted by Prof. Fuhr lifted to 2000 feet above Nelsonville on Labor Day before a large crowd. Despite strong winds, the craft drifted away and landed two miles away on the Marper farm. Local officials and workers praised the event as a public milestone bringing attention to the area.
John Shaw died last night at 10 due to injuries from a minaway accident three weeks earlier. He was 37, born in Jackson, lived on a farm near Blooming Grove, and worked last year for Acme Stock Foot Company. Survived by father, mother, two sisters Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Richeson, and two brothers Charles and James. Funeral tomorrow at 1 from Blooming Grove church with Rev. Lewin officiating.
The Coshocton County Grange picnic at the fair grounds drew over five hundred farmers and locals. Ex governor Bell of Vermont spoke, praising the Grange’s nonpartisan stance while urging education and scientific farming to improve yields and rural life.
A Valley Gem excursion steamer carrying about 300 travelers was fired upon by two men with shotguns while on the river. A dozen or more travelers were hit, with Mrs William Folkerson receiving multiple injuries to the arm shoulder and face. Police and witnesses described the attackers as unknown squirrel hunters. The incident prompted medical aid and an ongoing investigation.
A 13 year old boy dies in a hunting accident near Weber. Authorities and local family, including Ava Wirks of the Sixth Creed, are noted in a cautious investigation as the community mourns the lost child. The incident occurred around 9 Weber Vr and a search of the area followed. no further suspects named.
Secretary Hanlon attends the fair as preparations press forward for the state fair exhibits. The county association reports track preparations, new auditorium space, and modern exposition buildings being readied. Local merchants plan booths with free space as grandstand repairs and grounds overhauls aim to improve comfort and presentation by fair time.
William Jennings Bryan attended a Cincinnati Traveling Men's Association banquet at the Business Men's club. About 400 guests were served. Bryan said Harvey Garber spoke without authority about his presidential candidacy and that he has not decided on another nomination. He is drafting a reply to Taft’s Oklahoma speech and criticizes Roosevelt on tariff reform and trust policies. Roosevelt will depart Oyster Bay Sept 29 for a western and southern trip, with stops at Vicksburg and Nashville. exact dates TBA. A receiver was named for Union Iron and Steel Co with $2.5 million capital. The Dickerson jury picnic is set for Sept 14 at the fair grounds.
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