Aged Father Of Murdered Woman Wept On The Stand
The trial of Ben Dickerson features Elijah Thomas, father of Mrs. Kate Hughes, who testified about the morning of the murder in 1905. His aged, blind condition and emotional account marked a poignant moment as prosecutors link Dickerson to events surrounding the Hughes family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dickerson
Hughes
Elija Thomas
Kate Hughes
Hugheses
Squire Trego
Coshocton
Dolly Hughes
Elijah Thomas
John Walsh Freed on Parole Returns Home to Coshocton
John Walsh, 42, known as Simmy, arrived in Coshocton on Friday, greeted by friends after parole aided by Representative Lybarger and George A. Fay. Convicted in 1899 under the habitual criminal act, his sentence later reduced to 13 years. he had not stolen before his liquor influence. His mother, Julia Walsh, recently died leaving $250 to help his release.
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John Walsh
Fle
Coshocton
Representative Lybarger
George A. Fay
McDowell
Walsh
Julia Walsh
Hig
Simmy
All Records Broken In Coshocton Daily Age Circulation
The Daily Age surpassed 4000 in circulation for the first time, printing 4073 copies to meet subscriber demand. Since January the paper’s circulation rose from 2460 to a new peak, becoming a daily presence in Coshocton homes and across the country.
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Coshocton
Age
Blind father testifies in murder case about fire and alibi
Elija Thomas, blind father of a murdered woman, testifies in court. he recounts home fire on June 12 and his living arrangements with Kate Hughes and others. He places Ben Dickerson near the scene and notes missing silver dollars. jury debates relevance as witnesses describe the blaze and motive for the later murder.
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Elija Thomas
Thomas
McDowell
Elisa Thomas
Charley
Washington Township
Erine Hughes
Kate
Sinton
Judge Voorhees
Shomas
Katherine Hughes
Charley Thomas
A. T
Kate Hughes
Pley
Charley A
Dickerson
Ben Dickerson
Whemas
Ben Diekerson
Tudie Voorhees
Kate Hinches
Charley's
Trial Transcript Reveals Grief and Tension in Court
An intense courtroom scene centers on Ellsworth Cunningham and the old man who testifies about the morning of Katherine Kinghe’s death. He recalls seeing the children, Ben Dickerson, and the moment the tragedy occurred, with defense and judge objections shaping the testimony.
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Thomas
Kae
Ben Dickerson
Hris
Judee Voorhees
Dickerson
Kate
Mace
Dickarson
Katherine
Chad
Jodie Kagan
Habs
Mamma
Cedar Point chosen for annual Coshocton excursion
The Coshocton library board selects Cedar Point for the 1906 excursion to be held Thursday July 26 with fifty coaches across five trains. Stops include Newcomerstown Islet West Lafayette Trinway Conesville Adams Mills Franklin and Brinkhaven. The price remains $1.25 round trip with 65 cents for children and includes a boat ride to Sandusky. A new pavilion and dance hall with 90 000 square feet and a new roller rink await attendees with many amusements.
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Cedar
Board of Library Trustrees
Dan Smith
The
Panhandle
James Ryan
Cedar Point Company
Newcomerstown
Islet
West Lafayette
Adams Mills
Franklin
Brinkhaven
Sandusky
Coshocton
Cedar Point
Hanonster
WH. R. McCurdy
Seth M. Snyder
George Caton
Joe Callahan
James Preston
Advertising Committee
RB. Strope
Bh. H. Mack D. Jl. Harnly
Business Men Nominates Officers for Coshocton Association
Officers named include President C. D. Brook Vice President Clarence Clemens Treasurer George Gray and Secretary Frank A. G. Lawrenes. Election due next meeting with no opposition. Resignation of Liesd Kauffman as collector noted and Good Roads funds discussed for county improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coshocton Business Mens Association
Forbeshall
C. D. Brook
Clarence Clemens
George Gray
Frank A. G. Lawrenes
Liesd Kauffman
Gray Building
T. J. Hanley
The
Good Reits Association
Columbus
Pan
Caereseie
Pasiness Mons Association
Theo Harmon
Death of a Babe in Coe Shocton
Jot Garfield Larcomb aged thirteen months, son of Mr and Mrs Hf Larcomb of Fifteenth Street, died Thursday night after a four week illness of double pneumonia. Remains were sent to Streator, WW, for funeral services and interment. Parents mourn with many friends in Coe Shocton where they have lived about two years. Mrs Ferguson of Streator, sister of the mother, is with them.
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Garfield Larcomb
Hf Larcomb
Fifteenth Street
Streator
Woman steals silk waist in Fountain store incident
A woman using the alias Emma Hart attempted to steal a 39 dollar black silk waist from the Fountain store on a Friday morning. She was chased toward the Panhandle station after concealing the item in her coat, but was stopped by Arthur Moore and Officer Decker. She confessed and returned to the station with the waist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hart
Walnut Street
Panhandle
Main Street
Arthur Moore
Fountain
Officer Decker
Mr. Moore
Moore
Ohio Senate Defeats Exemption for Christian Scientists
The Ohio Senate rejects the Stockwell bill amendment to exempt Christian Scientists from medical board rules. It would have allowed them to charge fees for treatment and examinations. The act now limits cross state practice and mirrors Ohio fees for similar services.
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Commons
State Senate
Stockwell
State Medical Board
Ohio
Damages Paid for Horse Death by Pennsylvania Railroad
David Noble of near Morgan Ran received 162.50 from the Pennsylvania railroad for a thoroughbred colt killed by trains a few months ago. Attorney McDowell handled the case. Junior Order of American Mechanics will meet tonight in the G. ALR hat. C. H. Smith of Newcomerstown was in the city today.
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David Noble
Morgan Ran
Pennsylvania Railroad
McDowell
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Flijah Thomas
Cathe
Navy
Adams
Ellsworth Cunningham
Gedah Point
Library Board
Sandusky Resort
AL Owens
Paimilton
Inchcumformee
Skna
West
C. H. Smith
City
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