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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1899

Page

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Trial nears verdict in Canton murder case with alibi dispute

The Canton murder trial nears its end after three weeks as the state rebuts an alibi claim. Witnesses describe Mrs. George near the scene at 6 o'clock, while defense maintains alibi. Medical and character testimony follows, with jurors hearing from Sample C. George and others about Saxton's death on Lincoln avenue.

Connox George Saxton J. Hoover Canton Evkroate Lizzie Miller Saxton Ohio Finley House West Tuscara New Home Savings Building & Loan Company Cleveland Avenue Marion Street George Howenstine Grant Tuscarawas Street Elmer Baxter Klinger Mr. Sterling Florence Klinger Idlewild Lida Newell Cleveland Charley Simmon Balser’g Mrs. Finley Empire Block Lydia Bell Mr. Grant Quiry Mrs. George Ira Howenstine Meyer Avenue Martin Miss Klingler Mariog Street Pomerene Blinger’s S.A. Kirk The Star Restaurant South Market Street Marchand

Court Rebuffs Defense on Search Details in Rebuttal

In a pretrial confrontation the defense objection was sustained as the court ruled that the search details should have been given directly and were not competent in rebuttal, affecting the trial record and proceeding.

Train wreck on Cleveland Lorain Wheeling line injures man

A freight wreck near Crystal Spring on the Cleveland Lorain & Wheeling line injures Jacob Hoiman who is treated at the Fionon residence. Investigators report two sections of No 1 and No 6 collided after a brake save failed. Engine and cars hurled into a heap. caboose and gondolas demolished. traffic halted until noon as passengers rerouted.

Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling Acock Crystal Spring Jacob Hoiman Fionon Dr. Hardy Ho Man Alliance Canal Fulton Heidel Hoitman Hoffman Massillon Cleveland Pennsylvania Railway

From Nearby Towns North Lawrence News

April 21 note of school closing events and community activities across nearby towns. Public exams attracted attendees, with a 10 cent admission for closing exercises tonight. A M E church bazar funds repairs, and local clubs advance season plans while residents travel for work and family. Obituary reports death of John Corker, long-time resident near Pleasant View, with Mennonite church funeral. Crystal Spring reports first local doctor arrival and a broken arm incident. Canton notes education reorganization and smallpox vaccination demand. Birth recorded for Frank daughter. local ads reference Klotz listings.

Norit. Lawrence News North Lawrence M. E. Church Massal Minglewood Aod Wm. Baumgartner Mullins Wooster Andrew Slixo East Palestine James Keller Canton Cooper James John Corker Pleasant View Menonnite Mr. Miller U. B. Church Maing Massillon Cristal Senmyc A. G. Ringler Cleveland George Ries PC. Ries Hallock Dalton Canton Tag of Education J. M. Angus John Young Frank

First Arrest Ties to Benders Case and Robbery Post

An alleged Benders associate linked to the Robbery Post, reputed to have ties with other criminal activity, is jailed. Four tramps were disposed of, while John Wales, drunk and vagrant, was discharged from restraint but remains under watch. Carrington and others seek work amid ongoing police inquiries.

Getser Cantos Massilan Poste Heederaun Cer Tos Rende Fragk John Wales Woiles Carrington Good United Mine Workers of

LAWTON IN THE FIELD

Masina April 22 Associated Press reports General Lawton led a force including the Twenty second regiment two battalions of the Third infantry two guns of Scott s battery three companies of the Fourth cavalry and guised squadron to Nos road there they met the enemy and engaged for three minutes before routing the insurgents leaving many dead Our troops paused in the shade as heat proved overpowering

Masina Associated Press Creneral Lawton Third Infantry Scott Fourth Cavalry Shade

Glass deal firms sue trust claim in Cincinnati suit

Byron Boyle & Co. of Cincinnati files suit alleging a glass dealer trust coerced competition and attempted to drive a Pittsburgh company from the market. The Associated Press reports the action as part of broader dealer challenges amid alleged trust practices.

Cincinnati Associated Press Byron Boyle & Co Bron Vure Plate Pittsburg Company Prits

Fatal Prize Fight In Homestead Injuried Debts Case

Pursuing April 22 Press reports a pistol shot during a prize debt fight in Homestead. Juta Cavanaugh of this city is accused of delivering the blow believed to have left Lay near death. All participants are under arrest awaiting Lavalie’s condition and injuries outcome.

Homestead Juta Cavanaugh Lavalie

Cuban crops show sugar harvest near seven million tons

Havana reports sugar crop estimates around 7.03 million tons, with tobacco output also rising. The AP dispatch notes prospects for the season are better than in recent years, reflecting favorable conditions in Havana and surrounding regions.

Havana Associated Press

Payne a Candidate for Speaker Stated by Press Association

Payne a candidate for speaker of the House announced by a press association report from Washington on April 22. The brief note notes his candidacy and mentions related party or location identifiers in terse terms.

Washincros Ted Pressy Corayee Today afsessMan

Obituary notices from Canton address deaths after stroke

Wis at the home of his parents Lewis Wise in Canton Cuba Lieutendis Wise Sad Oren nee Teturning from Cuda. tears oul. MES SOHN ELS. ILLE Apt 2 nyeeals, dobu Weisner, postmisi sister of Mrs. Judson Farrell, son, died during the night from the effects of the stroke of paralysis sustained Tuesday. twe Fase.

Humer Wis Lewis Wise Canton Cub Na Cuda Dobu Weisner Judson Farrell

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Florence B. Blingler Mrs George Finley Saxton Block St. Louis Shepard Mr. Welty George D. Saxton Howard Hanoverton Salem Benjamin Reuter Welty Zear Hotel Eva Althouse Zoar Michael Burke Barberton Attorney Grant Summit County Eckroate Navarre Vling Eckroates Lincoln Avenue House Hoover Althouse Dueber Avenue South Street Kingler Taylor Ee. Klingler Fred § M'Cloud AC. L. & W.wreck Klotz E. Main Canal Dover Ion Robbeion Postoolice 7 W.se Lawton Payne
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