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Newspaper
Coshocton Weekly Times
Location
Coshocton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
6
The Columbus Dispatch faces a heated exchange on dairy and water safety as city reporters clash over typhoid origins. A town doctoring milk line and strict hydrant boiling orders spark fear, while Coshocton water defenses and past contamination claims fuel a charged public debate.
The passage cites Governor Glenn of North Carolina and Governor Swanson of Virginia pressuring railroads to respect regulation and reduce rates, while Governor Comer of Alabama revokes charters. It questions if predatory wealth can find sanctuary and whether big corporations will finally obey the law. It notes Japan and Russia agreeing to protect China after a telegraph strike and mentions John Temple Graves as a presidential aspirant and Joe Cannon lamenting cigars and swearing.
The article discusses candidates seeking re election to county treasurer and sheriff posts, noting term limits under a constitutional amendment abolishing spring elections. It explains how incumbents benefited from extended terms, debates over new six year cycles, and legal constraints on serving beyond four years in six year spans. It cites opinions on eligibility and mentions broader political commentary and unrelated national mentions.
The Democratic County Central Committee will meet Saturday September 14 at 1 o clock at the Court House. J H Biggs is Chairman and W H Manner is Secretary.
Wholesale and retail prices for grain flour and meal, with detailed figures for wheat, flour, cracked corn, screenings, potatoes, onions, poultry, lard, apples, and various meats. Includes cattle, sheep, hogs, calves, and dairy products with regional quotes from Cleveland and Cincinnati markets, plus No 2 red wheat and No 2 corn benchmarks.
Probate Judge Doak Tuesday appointed Emmet J Fry of Jefferson Springs to a three year term on the county board of school examiners. Fry succeeds Prof W A McCurdy, who served six years across two fall terms. McCurdy received wide commendation from county teachers for his examiner leadership.
The Tuscarawas township and Coshocton corporation committeemen set September 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. for Democratic primaries to nominate candidates for township and city offices. Announced candidacies include James B. Mannep and William B. Tish for mayor, with further contests likely as officials decide which offices are up for election. The Times promises fair coverage and awaits guidance from Attorney General Ellis on applicable offices and terms.
Bacon Ohio September 4 reports detail a hunting camp party including Wm Dal ing Harvey Fowler RP Fowler and Wm Aronhalt leaving for Wills Creek above Manquands for a few days. Notes mention Wilson Wells ill with rheumatism and other locals traveling to the state fair in Columbus.
The Columbus Diocese marked the dedication of a new parochial school with a large crowd as Bishop Hartley spoke on the church’s educational mission. He urged Catholic families to enroll children, outlining the church’s long history of schooling from parish level to universities and stressing moral training alongside secular study. The ceremony included confirmation for a large class, with detailed lists of students and a Sept. 9 opening date projected for about 100 pupils.
West Carlisle reports a busy week with guest talks by Prof A Barton and Walter Howe at the high school, Edwards spending time in Warssw Mre, and John Hooves plus Diventy Bthe at a Missionary Convention. Mr and Mrs T E Howell and daughter Mae visited Matthew Frost in Failsburg. Mary Axline visits Coshocton relatives. W F M of the M EF church to meet Rev WH A Shook in Went Bedford Wednesday afternoon. Taft's tour of the world provokes no one.
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