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Newspaper
Canton Daily News
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
4
The article recounts turmoil around Roach and the Schatzman family, noting prior stalking threats by Roach, an attempted gas suicide in Pennsylvania, and the shooting episode that left Schatzman’s wife and daughter dead. It describes Schatzman’s absence during the killings and the crowd that gathered outside his home.
Over two nights Roach attempted suicide by gas at his Pennsylvania residence. Police report he tore a gas pipe, nearly floor level, flooding the home before officers arrived and shut off the main. His wife rescued him Wednesday night. a second attempt occurred Thursday night before Officer Rite intervened.
Ten Buddhist monks in Formosa Japan burned themselves to death after marching to a temple fire to prove their heaven acceptance. They endured long religious mania and chanted prayers as the blaze consumed the building.
John W. Wilkinson resigns as state supervisor of boys and girls club work at Oklahoma A and M to edit the Oklahoma Farmer. In 2.5 years the program grew from 100 to 31 603 members and Oklahoma leads the nation in membership and results.
Kansas City hosts the national elimination balloon race on July 4 to choose three crews for the Gordon Bennett Cup in France. Expect 12 to 15 balloons as contenders. the trio with the farthest air line distance from Kansas City wins the right to race internationally.
Swiss and French denitcotined cigars and cigarets are described as acceptable to smokers of the best flavored tobacco.
Louis Smiley, petrol superintendent, recounts a gun battle where Roach fired on bystanders from a window. Police pursued into a house, Kile shot through ceilings, and Reach was captured in the front room after a stair climb.
Humane Officer Charles R. Frazer seeks the mother of Dorta Roach, the baby shot and killed by her foster father. The infant was placed with Roach and her husband over four years ago after the real mother could not keep it. Frazer quotes the Roaches about their happiness with the child and notes his records show the baby, but the mother remains unfound.
Arthur Myers, a furniture mover, accompanied Patrol Captain Patterson and Motorcycle Officer Biffle into the Schatzman home after the shooting. They found the dead baby in the front room upstairs, Roach captured upstairs, and the house in disarray with torn shades overturned furniture and scattered papers and clothing.
Mayor Turnbull, formerly employed by Roach, visited him in his cell last night and spoke with him. Roach said he was sorry about killing the baby. Turnbull doubted Roach’s insanity.
Report notes confusion over the murderer's name. Official records list Alonzo Roach as the booking and affidavit name for first degree murder, while neighbors and friends call him Hob or Robert. The discrepancy follows Roach through the case.
Edward G. Acheson has received a significant decoration from the czar of Russia in recognition of his discoveries with the electrical furnace, deemed of immense value to the industrial world.
United States limestone production for 1911 was valued at 33,897,362 dollars. The report highlights the mineral's economic impact within the mining sector, noting the scale of industrial activity and value generated during that year.
Assistant Prosecutor Frank Sweitzer of Stark County pledged at Governor Cox's office that Robert Roach would receive speedy justice. He said the grand jury would be recalled from recess and, if indicted, trial would be sought before the term closes.
Robert Kuhn of Auto Service Co was fined 25 dollars and costs by Police Judge Quinn on Friday for auto speeding. Insurance man Frank Cole testified Kuhn was driving on North Market street north of the Case residence as a speedway since paving was laid, with an estimated speed of 50 mph risking local children.
Roach does not eat at lunch and drinks only coffee at breakfast. He later naps on his bunk and sleeps soundly in the afternoon despite visits. He refuses to converse with anyone.
The Oklahoma Bankers Association creates a three member committee on agriculture to promote diversified farming and new money crops. The panel will study better farming methods with aid from national and state departments and relay ideas to Oklahoma farmers via member banks. Baby Drowns in Tecumseh Neb death of one year old Dennis in a farm family reported.
Ready to wear dresses in crepe gingham and white lawn priced from 25 to 50 cents and up to 1.50. Also a bicycle offered at 35 dollars with coaster. Mudgi warranted and sale advertised for Saturday.
16 button length Lisle gloves in black gray and brown priced at 56c per pair. Ladies Italian silk gloves 16 button length in black and white with embroidery offered at 1.50 per pair. Left aisle main floor.
New mesh bags offered at 50 cents and one dollar. Extra quality D. M. C. cotton used. Hand crochet in two sizes.
Special on the main floor offers 20 inch crystal necklaces in red amber amethyst emerald turquoise and other colors at 45 cents each. Limited to Saturday sale.
Six new odors added to our bulk perfume stock. Fin est imported extracts guaranteed for lasting odor and quality. Sweet Bouquet 75c per oz imitates a premium scent retailing at 62.00. Affinite 75c, Seguin’s Ideal 81.00, Fleur De France 75c, Marie 81.50, New Rose 1.07 per oz. Available in any quantity from 1% oz up. Main floor front.
A large variety of lifle and cotton vests and drawers for ladies offered in many styles. They are considered unusually good value for 25 cents each. Rear main floor.
Hand embossed gold initial fine linen paper offered at 25c per box. New shape in gold initials with fine striped style at 50c per box. Includes correspondence and letter sizes with card and paper options. Main floor promotion noted.
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