Sensation at Millersburg rumor arouses court crowd
At Millersburg on January 21 the crowded lobby before court opened drew spectators as rumors swirled that Tom McCoy would be arrested. Trial details mention blood evidence, a bloodhound witness, and testimony about Jesse James, with references to Brown and Crowferd and a prolonged cross examination. The report notes a tense scene and ongoing proceedings continued on the next page.
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D. H. Harnly
Millersburg
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Huahes
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Ceobi, Brown
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supreme court
Jesse James
dex. Brown
Court debates trial as town divided on key stake
The piece outlines a tense juries trial involving the Dickerson Holmes Co. case with conflicts between factions, defense and prosecution maneuvers, and a murder linked to Elijah Thomas. Witness testimony covers the autopsy, strangling mechanics, and alibi questions as Judge Wickham rules on admissibility and limits cross examination.
Look at Faces of the Holmes County Jury
The passage discusses the Holmes County jury in the murder case against Ben Dickerson for the death of Mrs. Catharine Hughes of Cohecton County. It praises jurors as admirable and capable, noting their solemn duty to judge fairly based on appearance and reputation.
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HOLMES COUNTY
Ben Dickerson
Catharine Hughes
Cohecton
Mitchells Pathetic Reply Haunts Mine Benefit Telegram
President Mitchell far from accepting a $2700 personal gift from Montana and Wyoming miners, tears in his eyes as he declined the token of appreciation. He urged giving the money to Mrs Mitchell and their children, emotion overtaking him during the addressed speech.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Mitch
United Mine Workers
Montina
Wyombiz
Aix
hardy Minera
Mre Mitchell
Rumor of Tunnel Hill Plot Stirring Coshocton County
Zanesville Times Recorder reports a sensational rumor about a plot to blow up a tunnel at Tunnel Mill near Cooperdale. Witnesses say the plan targets the C and A train carrying Tom McCoy to Millersburg Thursday, with readers awaiting testimony at the Millersburg trial.
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Jesse James
Dickerson
Tunnel Mill
Tom McGoy
Millersburg
Tom McCoy
Elwjah Thomas Father of Mrs Hughes Dies
Elwjah Thomas died at his son Charley's home near Cooperdale at 4 30 Saturday night after the Dickerson jury arrival excitement over the crime that claimed his daughter’s life. He was over eighty two and reportedly heart trouble contributed to his decline. Survived by four sons and four daughters, funeral arrangements set at the home of Chades at Habelouk. Interment in Unni cemetery.
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Thomas
Charley
Cooperdale
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Phounts
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Cuondingham
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Aten
Wid Stomming
Mare
dheon Chades
Hbaelouk
Roy
Tetawas
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Invitations Out for the Dedication of Fire Station
Invitations are issued for the dedication of the new fire station with receipt today and remarks by city officials and volunteer force. A ceremony with cigars and specials follows the unveiling of the station and the department building completion.
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Benjamin Hart Fined $120 for Offenses in Court
Benjamin Hart was brought before the justice of the peace where he faced multiple charges. The squire set a fine of 120 dollars, with 25 dollars due by month end and 5 dollars monthly thereafter through the fall.
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Denjamin Sturt
Vensef
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Hart
New Bedford Notables and Local Appointments
In New Bedford and nearby towns residents mingle at social visits and job moves. Mrs Rin ner and daughter May visited Millersburg last Friday while Miss Myrtle Snyder returned to Tosnecton to resume her prior post. Mrs Amex of Coshocton is the sister of Mrs Leonid Croft. Mr and Mrs Henry Osheers and their two younger daughters spent part of last week with relatives in Seville. The Call family concert or opera company player performed Monday evening. Elva Keratetter is employed in Coshocton, and Noah Schlegel of Seville is in the area buying winter fattened livestock.
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New Bedford
dan
Rinner
May
Millersburg
Myrtle Snyder
Tosnecton
Amex
Coshocton
Leonid Croft
Henry
Noah Schlegel
Seville
Supreme Court Offers Immediate Hearing on Bronson Primary Law
The Supreme court granted an immediate hearing in the Bronson primary election law case. Arguments will be made Friday, as reported from Columbus on January 22.
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Columbus
Supreme court
Evans reports fleet sails from Rio Jan eirao to Punta Arenas
Admiral Evans cabled the Navy Department declaring the fleet had departed Rio Janeiro for Punta Arenas. The message confirms movement on the peace mission as of January 22 in Washington.
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Ameninth Press
Washington
Evans
Navy Department
Rio Janeirao
Punta Arenas
Denver Auditorium Plans for National Convention
Report notes Denver arrangements for the Democratic national convention to seat about 14 000 in the canyon area while half remains available. The Denver convention team will supply chairs and turn the auditorium over to the Democratic committee, which will handle decorations and male logistics for the event.
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Denver
Tan
Democratic national committee
canyon
Teagie
Democratic committee
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Walhonding Valley Farmers Organize A Social Club
The Walhonding Valley Farmers formed a social club to foster closer neighborly ties and support among local families. A meeting at the Nellie Schett building drew many residents, with plans for programs, music, and member signups.
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WALHONDING VALLEY FARMERS
Mrs Frazee Withdraws Divorce Petition
The case against her husband was dismissed as the petition was withdrawn during the morning session. Costs were discussed and the record notes the withdrawal followed by no further action on the petition.
Food and Money Urgently Needed in Ohio Relief Drive
Summary notes a 1930s or World War II era relief effort in Columbus seeking food and cash donations. It records purchases of tracts by several individuals including John Taxton, Frank Mohler, Lewis Fisher, and Mary Corne, totaling 415.21 dollars for 37 tracts with seven unsold, forfeited to the State of Ohio.
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OW. Moore
Frank Mohler
Lewis Fisher
bowght
State of Ohio
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