Old Murders and the Wertheimer Case Tal Disputed
The report recounts a second degree murder conviction of Gearhart for killing his wife with an ax after being seen sharpening weapons. It then details the Wertheimer murder in Coshocton 1875, where Isaac Wertheimer’s son is found dead and Frank Bot suspected, leading to a large manhunt and eventual trial with a first degree murder verdict and a scheduled execution by gallows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gearhart
Wertheim
Tsaac Wertheimer
Coshaeton
Wertheimer
Abraham Wetheimer
Apeelily
Ysoung Wertheimer
Frank Bot
Coshocton
Patro
Port Washington
Tosrarawas County
Court of Common Pleas
John McFarland
New Castle
Renton Clark
Jackson
Diggs
Daniel McConnell
Washington
Henry Schmueser
Franklin
Henry N Shaw
Tuscarawas
Oliver Crawford
Crawford
Thomas — Martin
B. Waight
John Seitzar
Oxford
Thomas Smailes
Virginia
John Mulligan
James R. Treslip
Linton
William Skeed
William Sample
R. M. Voorhees
John D. Nicholas
Ept
Bavaria
Columbus
Ohio
Tiane Wertheimer
Young
Toose
Palt
John Bolton
James Reed
Isaac Mar-ratt
Scent of Bloodhounds Brings An Odd Reply
Detective Woodward faced a sharp cross examination on scent in court. Attorney Adams argued scent was decaying particles left behind in a trick, while the witness contended scent would grow stronger with time if decaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward
Adams
Series ends with county murder gloom and lynching
The article recounts a grim history in Crawford County with mob violence. It recalls a lynching near West Lafayette on June 12, 1885, and details other murders including Henry Howard, John Miner, William DeCoursey, Mrs. Simon Highes, Will Rogers, and the Longbauch family tragedy, underscoring a period of widespread crime and harsh justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lafayette
Jie
Sherrif Miller
Henry Howard
Court House Square
Court House
John Miner
William DeCoursey
Conesville
Sashacton
DeCoursey
Age
J. C. Adams
W. R. Pomerene
Jndre Basan
Simon ‘Highes
Will Roger
Pratt
Longbauch
Giants of Baalbek Towers Awe Ancient Builders
In Baalbek Syria near Damascus ancient ruins reveal colossal stone blocks on a temple wall. Three blocks measure sixty, sixty three and sixty two feet long and thirteen feet thick, set twenty five feet above ground, raising questions how they were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wouders
Naalbec
Baalbee
Baalbek
Fivesao
Voele-Syrid
Damascus
Uuvienn
Baashee
Mecca
Temple of Taal
Senator Addicks in Barber Shop Threat Shop Dialouge
A chaotic scene from Smyrna relates Senator Addicks arguing about a trolley deal during a shave at Willi Garner's barber shop. The barber jokes about a £35,000 forfeit and Addicks’s entanglement, with the barber calling him the devil and Addicks exiting the shop insisting they part friends. Floral fashion notes follow, advising bold evening blooms for gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Mr. Addicks
Addicks
Barbier
Senator Addicks
Phonetic Word Change Proposed by Educational Association
At the National Education Association convention in Louisville the Department of Superintendence discussed a resolution by Dr E Benjamin Andrews of Nebraska urging that twelve phonetic spellings be adopted in all publications. The suggested words include biz ness for business enuf for enough fether for feather mesure for measure and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Superintendence
National Educational Association
Louisville
E. Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
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Sixth Street Theatre
F. L. Fahr
Bell
Opposite Age Publishing Co
G. W. Bendure
Hack and Livery Service
L. Kirk
Barcroft's Grocery
Robert’s
Aleck Roberts
Coshocten County
C. E. Anderson
Main ST
Grace Orr Myers
Sierrist & Williams
Reed
Galtows
Cleveland Plain Denter
Dr. Hunts
Coshocton County
L. Douglas Shoes
Foster & Strome
Hanley Milling CO
Callahan
Selby Bldg
Bothiphones
E. R. Reed
Russia
Packard
A.N. Compton & Co
Main Street
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