Fiancee of Walter McNair at Addyston Murder Autopsy Details
The murdered Walter McNair, engaged to Miss Anna Williams of Georgetown Kentucky, was killed at his Canal Street saloon. An autopsy by Drs Pumphrey Findley and Coroner Schuffell found death from hemorrhages in the lungs due to a bullet path through the breast, pericardium and right lung. Samuel McNair’s body was sent to Addyston for burial. no funeral here. The missing $400, saloon assets, and jealous rival Sarah Robinson feature in the ongoing inquiry with several witnesses examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McNair
Canal Street
Tuesay
Addyston
William McNair
Anna Williams
Georgetown
Sarah Robinson
McNair
St. Higerd & Co
Schuffell
Canton
R. J. Pumphrey
H. P. Findley
Informed of M Nair's Death and Local Notices
Canton notes the death of Walter McNair and the distress of his alleged killer Mrs. Sarah Robinson who seeks an attorney. County records show Stark County real estate transfers totaling 5 77 thousand with Canton leading in new entries. Other items report Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias gatherings, a viaduct bond bill, and a May term docket of 324 cases.
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Canton
Sarah Robinson
Walter McNair
Breen
McKinney
William M. Reed
Reed
Alliance
Massilton
Canton Township
Osnaburg
C. E. Tinkler
Castlehall
Stark County
West Lake Street
Pollock
Common Pleas
Inquest Opens Into McNair Murder Case
Coroner Schuffell conducts inquest in mayor's court room with Prosecutor Day present. All witnesses are colored. Testimony confirms earlier Independent account of McNair murder and Robinson woman's alleged jealousy. Daniel Epps testifies about the shooting in Walter McNair's saloon and the subsequent pursuit.
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Schuffell
McNair
R. H. Day
Robinson
Independent
Daniel Epps
Walter McNair
Epps
McNair Place
Canton Woman Hires Lawyer in Murder Case
Mrs. Sarah Robinson engages Dan W. Shetler to defend against a first degree murder charge in Massillon case after Walter McNair died from gunshot injuries. Prosecuting Attorney Day investigates with grand jury possible indictment. friends in Massillon assist her defense.
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Canton
Dan W. Shetler
Sarah Robinson
Walter McNair
Day
Massillon
Grand Jury
Shetler
Love Affairs of M Nair. Saloonkeeper murdered by jealous woman
The story portrays Walter McNair a handsome popular saloonkeeper known as a black Adonis. His murders tied to entangled romances with a Cincinnati wife a Georgetown Ky fiancé Mrs. Robinson and a white carman. On the day of his death he reportedly planned to take a white girl and was seen leaving a white woman's apartment.
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Walter McNair
McNair
Cincinnati
Georgetown
Walter
Sarah
Monroe Hooper
Addyston
Death on the McNair Saloon Shooting Case
Eyewitnesses describe Walter McNair as a generous friend who helped locals with money. After the shooting McNair’s border Mary Robinson faced accusations while the public notes his refusal of spiritual counsel on his deathbed.
Last Rites for Mrs Everhard and Wallace at Massillon Mausoleum
Funeral services for Mrs Caroline McCullough Everhard and George H Wallace were held at the family home and mausoleum in Massillon cemetery. Rev C M Roberts noted Mrs Everhard as a reformer for liberty and equality of the sexes. The private service included the Episcopal committal in the Massillon cemetery mausoleum built of Massillon sandstone with a Greek Ionic portico. Floral tributes came from local societies banks schools and clubs. out of town mourners attended from Detroit Newcastle Pa and Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline McCullough Royerhard
East Main Street
GC. M. Roberts
Philadelphia
Roberts
Hverhard
Massillon
Everhard
George H. Wallace
Santa Fe
N. M
Everhard, McCullough
Wallace
John Melville McCullough
Nancy McCullough
Thomas McCullough
Bond Fight Over Canton Viaduct Splits Massillon Board
Massillon Board of Trade hears a report opposing a $175000 Canton viaduct bond, arguing cost and alternatives. A second clash centers on a Clay street bridge to aid East and West Side workers, with committees appointed to study both needs and a plan to repair Columbia Heights.
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Board of Trade
Clay Street
Massillon Board of Trade
Canton
Ricks
Humberger
Koons
Canton Board of Trade
Brown
Howells
Massillon Board
Avoote
Stark County
Canton Street Railway
Board of Trade of Massillon
Canton Viaduct
Shepley
Rhodes Glass Bottle Company
Council
East Side
West Side
Cherry Street
Cherry
Main Streets
Pennsylvania
Sudden Death of Josiah Clutz Ends Long Public Service
Josiah Clutz known as Captain dies at 9 30 after paralysis struck Thursday morning. The Canton public figure, a Democrat, held roles as Stark county commissioner, Canton workhouse director, city councilman, and deputy auditor. A gunsmith by trade, he was 81 and born near Grattonberg Pennsylvania. Funeral plans to be announced after relatives arrive.
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Josiah Clute
Mr. Clutz
Mr. Cluty
Clutz
Capain
Gractionberg
Adams County
Tie
Stark County
Canton Workhouse
City Board of Equalization
Eliza Kelly
Muscatine
Massillon
Main Street
West
Church of the Savior in Philadelphia Burned Down
The Protestant Episcopal Church of the Savior in Philadelphia burned to the ground Wednesday evening. Three alarms contained the fire to the church edifice as surrounding property faced danger. Rector is Rev William B Bodine with Rev C M Roberts newly appointed associate rector arriving for services at Massillon. The church sits on valuable lots estimated at 150000 dollars and will likely be rebuilt.
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Protestant Episcopal Church of the Savior
Philadelphia
C. M. Roberts
William B. Bodine
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Walter Mnai
C. H. Rogers
M'Nair
D. W. Shetler
Prosecuting Attorney Day
Walt
Lnda Clark
Cleveland
McNair Saloon
Mrs. Everhard
Geo. H. Wallace
Societies and Friends
Evening Independent
Tees
Corna
Messrs. Kramer, Howells and Geltz
Hemperly
Snyder
Columbia Heights
Josiah Clutz
Cap
Rev
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