Court hears defense and state on Dickerson murder case
The Ben Dickerson murder trial nears a turning point as Judge Eason reviews defense requests and the state's points of law. Prosecutors outline three murder requirements and the death or life sentence options, while the defense rejects circumstantial-only guilt and urges stringent verdict standards.
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Ben Dickerson
Pigman
Voorhees and Roche
Eason
Dickerson
Glenn
Hason
Kate Hughes
Elec
Tickerson
Ben
Ure
Arrested Charged With Wretched Crime In Ohio Case
James Zents a married man with two children was arrested by Humane Officer Jackson on charges of criminal relations with a fourteen year old girl named Cora Frock who says she received a gold watch and chain from him. Zents pleaded not guilty and was bound over to await the grand jury with his attorney seeking bond.
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James Zents
Humane
Jackson
Cora Frock
Noth Eighth Street
Zents
Sgure Wimmer
Wheeler
Court House News
Marion
Reed
Mary J. Reed
Common Pleas Court
Martha McFee
BE. McFee
Grand Jury
Glenn
Dickerson
Andres
Common Pleas
State Medical Board
M. H. Goodhart
Donly
Unique Ad Wins Prize for Readability
The paper notes a standout ad by S. F. Timmons & Co. that drew wide attention for its clever presentation and standout design, earning top prize for reader impact.
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S. F. Timmons & Co
Pay Rolls Paid Out by Local Banks to Several Firms
The Commercial bank disbursed 18500 on Saturday to H. D. Beach Co Keagy Lear Pope Gosser Coshocton Coal Coshocton Glass Boston Piano and Organ Coshocton National issued 3500 to Coshocton Straw Paper Vail Co West Lafayette Stamping and Enameling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Bank
H. D. Beach T Co
Keagy & Lear
Pope-Gosser Co
Coshocton Coal Co
Coshocton Glass Co
Boston Piano and Organ Co
Coshocton National
Coshocton Straw Paper Co
Vail Co
West Lafayette Stamping and Enameling Co
Williams Relocates Offices to Burns Block Headquarters
Solicitor Williams alters plans and rents a room in the Burns block to serve as his future headquarters instead of moving his office to the city hall. The change sets Burns block as the central base for his work.
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Williams
City Hall
Burns
Teachers Test Examiners Weber Everhart and McCurdy
The regular monthly teachers examination is conducted today in the high school building by Examiners Weber Everhart and McCurdy. Market Saturday reports twenty five spaces filled at the public market. Butter and eggs were scarce and fetched good prices. Early vegetables have not appeared yet.
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Weber, Everhart and McCurdy
Phi Sigma Chi Plans Minstrel April 20 at Sixth Street
Fred Cantwell, manager of Phi Sigma Chi, closed a contract with Wooster acrobats to perform in the minstrel at the Sixth Street theatre on April 20. The tumblers are among the best in the state and have previously toured with several companies.
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Fred Cantwell
Phi Sigma Chi Minstrel
Wooster
Sixth Street Theatre
Cambridge Wins British Boat Race on Thames
Cambridge defeated Oxford by over three lengths on the Thames in a race that finished in nineteen minutes and twenty four seconds.
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London
Cambridge
Thames
Osford
Liquor Dealers to Attack Ohio Legislature in Supreme Court
The National Association of Liquor Dealers will file a brief in the Ohio Supreme Court challenging the legality of the current legislature. Attorney Dudley Wayne claims procedural flaws blocked full senate expression on the Aikin and local option bills, and the case may question the legitimacy of the present administration and statewide offices after the recent constitutional amendment shift.
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Cincinnati
National Association of Liquor Dealers
Ohio Supreme Court
Dudley Wayne
Brewers’ Exchange
Harris
Senate
Everthing
Wayne
Pattison
Governor Sleptzoff killed by bomb in Tver streets
In Tver, Russia, governor Sleptzoff was killed by a bomb while passing through the streets. A farewell party was held for George Leutzel, a bowling club member leaving the city for the east, who received an umbrella as a token of esteem.
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Tver
Russia
M. Sleptzoff
George Leutzel
Artists Bowling Club
Park View
George Lentzel
East
Lentzel
First Strawberries At Dawson & Smith Farm Exhibit
The first strawberries of the season were shown Saturday morning at Dawson and Smith's. Buyers quickly snapped them up and by Sunday noon a select few will eat them. The berries sold for forty cents per 2 quart.
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Dawson & Smith's
Funeral services for Miss Mary Cook announced
Mrs. Mary Cook widow announces funeral services for Miss Mary Cook who died at her Chestnut street home Friday. The services will be held Monday at 2 PM and interment will follow in Oak Ridge cemetery. Survived by three half sisters Mrs Balch Mrs Lawrence Mrs Dillin and two half brothers Joseph Woods and William Woods. Miss Cook lived in this city nearly all her life and was known for her eccentric habits in later years.
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Mary Cook
Miss Mary Cook
Chestnut Street
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Miss Cook
Waldenslung
Balch
Lawrence
Dillin
Joseph Woods
Luetzel Leaves Meek Co for Newark Home
George Luetzel after eight years with Meek Co. departs tonight for his new home in Newark New Jersey. He leaves amid regret from many warm friends who celebrate his departure and wish him well.
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Mr. Luetzel
George Luetzel
the Meek Co
Newark
N. J
Mr Luetzel
Clark Funeral Arrives After Dying in Covington
The remains of Thomas Clark who died in Covington Kentucky arrived this afternoon. The funeral cortege will leave R Clark’s residence on South Seventh Street at 2 o clock Sunday afternoon for Prairie Chapel Cemetery for interment.
Too Much Dickerson Trial Sparks Public Interest
A remark from an attorney on an Azeman Saturday morning signals public eagerness as the Dickerson trial progresses toward its conclusion. The exchange highlights mounting attention surrounding the case and the public’s readiness for the verdict.
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Dickerson
Independent Operators Sign Scale In Pittsburg Coal Field
Independent coal operators in the Pittsburg district sign the 1903 wage scale after a meeting. They say conditions since January have not justified a wage advance and fear the move could harm the district and miners, possibly creating a differential against western states.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Robbins
Arbitration plans cloud Ohio coal talks with miners
Ohio soft coal operators propose arbitration of differences with miners mirroring the 1903 scale, while leader John Mitchell defers action to the international executive board. Illinois operators reject the 1903 wage scale, and Ohio forms a 15 member executive committee to direct the strike.
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New York
West
Mitchell
Pfer
J. H Winder
Ohio Soft Coal
International Executive Board of the Union
Indianapolis
Winder
Cleveland
Ohio
Young
Pittsburg
Miller elected secretary treasurer and miners oppose concessions
In Ohio many coal operators refused concessions to miners at a session in Cleveland. Edwin F. Miller was elected secretary treasurer of sub-district No. 6, also serving as Co Shocton Trades and Labor council president. Other officers named included T. M. Davies and Lewis Lanning. Court House News notes divorces, alimony deals, and local civic updates alongside labor leadership changes.
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Edwin P. Miller
Cassingsham
U. M W
Cleveland
Ohio Coal Operators
Edwin F. Miller
Zanesville
Co | Shocton Trades and Labor Council
T. M. Davies
Byesville
Lewis Lanning
New Levinngton
George Oldham
W. W. Driggs
Leroy Elswick
Hocking Valley
Iscai
Green
Sullivan
Athens
Passion Week Observances At Sacred Heart And Local Churches
Sacred Heart Church plans a week of ceremonies including a 7 30 a m high mass on Thursday followed by the blessed sacrament procession and a Good Friday service. Palm Sunday and Passion Week events are noted at multiple local churches with preacher Dr Wells and Mr Kohler involved.
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Sacred Heart Church
Our Lorch
Stearn
M. P
U. B
Dr. Wells
Mr Kohler
Wells
Kohler
Lad Who Stole Money Nabbed After River Escape
Joe Meek, 17, was captured by police after leaping into the river while fleeing from a theft on his brother in law Gil Law. Meek, confined in the city jail, is charged with stealing $11 plus clothing and other items, later nabbed at the Tom Potter home near Swan Island. He wore the black suit when caught and may face a hearing this afternoon.
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Joe Meek
Gil Law
9Ear
Trinway
Loeal
Trunway
Meek
Sawyer
Tom Potter
Swan l Island
Mapel
Fretueg
Potter
Hal
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Conesville
Charles Hykes
George Haines
N. E. Craig
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Columbus Buggy Co
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Stewart
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Piqua
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Kenyon College
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Olympia
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