Waco Tragedy Reveals Wife as Killer in Family Murder
Coroner Schuffele's findings confirm Mrs Eckinger killed her husband and infant with a shotgun then wounded herself, after packing and planning to leave. A plea-filled letter to her mother shows despair and intent to join husband and child in death, dated August 8, 1899 in Waco.
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Schuffele
Waco
Texas
Masta
Papa
Mama
Jesus
God
Angel
Minnie
Aunt Fenne
Sadie Snyder
Fenic
Ida
BerTaa E
C M E Interurban Improvements Upgrade Tracks
Extensive work on the Canton Massillon interurban division includes raising the track inserting new ties and re gravelling the bed. Guard rails are added at curves and slopes adjusted to standard. The work reduces accident risk and improves appearance by removing grass and weeds along the line.
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C.-M.-E. Railway
Canton
Massillon
Ex Soldiers Meet to Indorse Postmaster Candidate
A Massillon ex-soldiers' meeting is set for August 15 at 7 p.m. in the mayor's courtroom to choose a comrade with proper qualifications to be recommended for postmaster. Names tied to the race include Humberger Martin Mer win Conrad Edgar Ellis Walker. three ex-soldiers are contenders, with a wish to unite behind one. The current postmaster F R Shepley’s term ends next April and Washington recognition is sought for their choice.
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Massillon
T. H. Srasan
H. F. Orsier
Frep Shatr
J.B. Hot
T. Clarke Miller
A. Pin
F. C. Humberger
W. B. Martin
J. K. Merwin
S.A. Conrad
E. P. Edgar
John Ellis
J. M. Walker
Washington
Russell
F. R. Shepley
Election Board appointments spark partisan debates in Ohio
Columbus August 9 The Columbus Dispatch reports the Republican executive committee failed to timely recommend deputy election supervisors, prompting Kinney to possibly appoint by his own judgment. Names discussed include W E Moulton and Thomas Wilson, with Shauf Hartzeil among others pushing for citizen recommendations to take precedence. Secretary Kinney will decide in a few days with no fixed date yet.
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Columbus
County Board of Election
The
Columbus Dispatch
Republican Executive Committee
W. E. Moulton
Canal Fulton
Thomas Wilson
Alliance
Kinney
George H. Shauf
Massillon
Josiah Hartzeil
Canton
Julius Whiting
Executive Committee
The Schools of Ohio Annual Report Highlights New Buildings
State School Commissioner Bonebrake reports 203 schoolhouses built in the year, with buildings and grounds valued at 12,428,239 dollars. Teaching staff totals 25,256, including 14,898 women and 10,358 men, with average monthly wages of 34 dollars for men and 30 for women. Expenditures total 13,558,849 dollars, covering teachers, superintendents, sites, bonds, and expenses. An unrelated classified note advertises Doane Ointment for piles at 50 cents.
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Bonebrake
Massillon religious healer arraigned on three child cruelty charges
The Rev Cyrus B Fockler, once a Massillon tent healer, is charged with causing physical and mental suffering to a child, torturing and endangering a life, and interfering with an officer. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the common pleas court in 7500 total bond.
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Cyrus B. Fockler
Massillon
New
Mansfield
Brown
Fockler
Common Pleas Court
Culver
Reunion of One Hundred Fourth O. V. I closes with social
Canton news reports the One Hundred Fourth O. V. I reunion closing with an old fashioned social. Owen Stackhouse of Minerva elected president Daniel Henry vice president and C L McLain treasurer. Camp fire, recitations and speeches, Meyers lake visit, next meeting planned for Minerva in August 1900. Several Massillon residents attend. Also included are civil suits against Canton water works and estate updates. Funeral news details Waco tragedy victim Edward Eckinger and family transport.
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Cantor
Owen Stackhouse
Minerva
Daniel Henry
C. L. McLain
Massillon
Meyer’s Lake
J.C. Haring
Peter Scharles
Samuel Peters
David Hemperly
Jacob Snyder
John Wisdom
James Meyers
John Walters
Marshall Walker
Joseph Wetzel
Frank R. Fife
Canton
Canton Water Works
Board of Trustees
Peter Schneider
Perry Township
Magdalena Young
Enos Whitmer
Bethlehem Township
Harry Kramer
Isaac Snavely
Alfred Huwig
Tuscarawas
Waco
Eckinger murder verdict and local notices emerge
Coroner Schuffele closes the Eckinger case with a murder verdict for Edward Eckinger and child Ruby and death by suicide for Bertha Eckinger. Mrs Elizabeth Cummins dies at 91 in Lawrence avenue. Wackerly withdraws from sheriff race. Court convenes Monday at 10:30. C W Robinson dividend report filed. final 4 percent dividend ordered.
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Schuffele
Edward Eckinger
Ruby
Bertha 5
Eckinger
Elizabeth Cummins
G. W. Shaver
Lawrence Avenue
Joseph W. Wackerly
McCarty
C. W. Robinson
Canal Fulton
Massillon Woman Emmeline Myers Dies at 98 on Cherry Street
Mrs Emmeline Myers wife of John Myers of 145 East Cherry street died at 10 o clock Thursday evening after a two week stomach disease Funeral services set for 8 30 Saturday at St Marys church She was born in France in 1823 her Fries maiden name sister to John and Valentine Fries Milan and Mrs Adam Hammersmith Massillon residents and descendants named include sons and daughters in law with Paul and Crone families The notice also reports infant Justus Schroeder death and Louis Stover aged 5 pneumonia death in nearby mapsroox
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Emmeline Myers
John Myers
East Cherry Street
St. Mary’s Church
Meyers
France
Massillon
Fries
John
Valentine Fries
Milan
Adam Hammersmith
Philip Paul
Frank Crone
John P. Paul
Louis Paul
William Paul
Charles Y. Paul
Dundee
Mich
Theodore Paul
Justus Schroeder
Crrystal Strine
Justus
John Schroeder
St. Mary’s
Louis Stover
Mapsroox
John Stover
Dow Tax Shows Large Increase in County Liquor Sums
ContumBus August 11 All counties have settled with the state for the June liquor tax except Hamilton The total collection is 44813261 an increase of 30850 78 from last year Hamilton typically pays about 100000 of this tax and the settlement will exceed half a million dollars
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Hamilton
Coxey’s Plant Begins Arrival at Pauls, 1000 Dollar Day Expected
A portion of J. S. Coxey's steel plant has arrived at Pauls to be located there. John Cahill from this city assists in tearing down and removing buildings. Coxey aims to have the plant in operation by January 1 and expects about $1,000 daily revenue.
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J. S. Coxey
Pauls
John Cahill
Pittsburg
Coxey
Reed & Co. Tour Expands into Mexico
NOW IN MEXICO. L. & Stoehr is touring Mexico to boost Reed & Co. sales. Last year Stoehr developed a sizable Southwest trade, shipping a large portion of the works output there during the season. Even more is expected for next season.
Hartzell's Nicol to Race at Newburg Tomorrow
E A Hartzell owns the fast pacer Nicol who will run in the 2:14 class at Newburg tomorrow. Hartzell also runs the Ohio Table Company. Nicol’s owner is expected to soon move to Massillon as a city resident.
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Hartzell
E. A. Hartzell
Straightening the Creek near Pennsylvanian station
The Sippo creek north bank is nearly finished being straightened by a crew and the adjacent south bank will receive a matching cosmetic upgrade by Russell & Company, completing the park area south of the railway station.
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Pennsylvania Railway
Sippo Creek
Russell & Company
Mine Workers Leader Seeks Democratic Congress Nomination
William Morgan of East Greenville district president of the United Mine Workers of America announced himself as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for representative.
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William Morgan
East Greenville
United Mine Workers of America
Wild man seen near Krell home during evening hours
Mrs Nicholas Krell and her son Leo reported seeing a tall dressed man near their North Mill Street residence Thursday night. Marshal Kitchen searched the area but found no trace. Neighbor Mrs Arnold Sollberger also spotted a berry picker in the vicinity and fled. Burglary had occurred previously at the Krell home.
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Nicholas Krell
Marshal Kitchen
North Mill Street
Matilda Ries
Crystal Spring
Massilion
Krell
Luther League Ends Sixth Annual Convention in Allegheny City
The Luther League of the Joint Synod of Ohio closes its sixth annual convention at St Pauls German Evangelical church Allegheny City with devotions led by Rev A R Kuldell. President H J Reineman presided. treasurer reports show flourishing funds. Next meeting offered to Massillon church for August 1900. Executive committee elected Rev L H Barry Massillon Rev L F Meyer Canton and Mrs Catherine Lehman Columbiana Ohio.
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Associated Press
Luther League
Joint Synod of
Ohio
St. Paul's
Allegheny City
A. R. Kuldell
H. J. Reineman
League
St. Paul's League of
Important Arrests In Paris Government Plot Exposed
Paris August 12 Associated Press reports M de Roulede a chamber of deputies member and several anti Semitic and patriotic league members were arrested today. Authorities claim documentary proof of a plot to seize the government by force.
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Paris
Associated Press
M. de Roulede
Chamber of Deputies
Hopeful for Dreyfus denounced by Mercier at trial
General Mercier spoke about four hours denouncing Dreyfus and said he would admit error if guilt were doubtful. Dreyfus shouted Why don't you then as the audience cheered. M. Casimir Perrier demanded a confrontation to deny errors, and the court adjourned until Monday. Mercier was hissed and cursed as he left the courtroom.
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Resnes
Associated Press
Mercier
Dreyfus
M. Casimir Perrier
Battle in Samoa reported by Mead in Vancouver
F S Mead arrived on the Miowera and reports after the Samoa commission left a pitched battle occurred with several killed on both sides. The kings did not participate. Mead cites information from the German cruiser Falke.
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Vancouver
B. C
Associated Press
F. S. Mead
Samoa
Mead
Falke
Cambridge Belie Wins 2 14 Pace at Newburg Meet
In a Friday race at Newburg, Cambridge Belie a Michigan mare won the 2 14 pace after Nicol owned by E A Hartzell of this city fell in the second heat and injured his back. Nicol was drawn in the fourth heat despite strong backing, altering the outcome of the race.
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Newburg
Cambridge Belie
Michigan
Nicol
E. A. Hartzell
Onio Table Company
Works Secured for Two New Industries in Massillon
The Soliciting Committee reports pledges totaling near 37 000 for two new industries. Ohio Table Company will start shops and begin manufacturing. Massillon Iron and Steel plans a plant with completion aimed by March 1, 1900. The city expects 200 jobs, more housing, and higher trade as growth continues.
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Board of Trade
Ohio Table Company
Massillon Iron and Steel Company
Fire Rages At Berea Grindstone Plant
A massive blaze sweeps the grindstone department of the Cleveland Stone Company in Berea. More than three acres of buildings machinery and lumber are destroyed as flames spread. Loss mounts to at least 100000 with fire still raging.
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Berea
Associated Press
Grindstone
Cleveland Stone Company
Grand Stand Burned at Louisville Baseball Park
Louisville August 12 The grand stand at the Louisville baseball club was burned early today after contact with a live electric wire during a storm. Losses are estimated at 15,000 with 3,000 insured.
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Louisville
Associated Press
Louisville Baseball Club
Zeltner Guilty in Manslaughter Verdict
Aug 12 at 10:50 am the jury found John Zeltner guilty of manslaughter. He faces sentencing next Friday.
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Bow Iine Greex
Associated Press
John Zeltner
Massillon Gas Company Offers Domestic Rate Discount
The East Ohio Gas Company announces a six cent discount per thousand cubic feet for domestic gas use during the year July 1 1899 to July 1 1900. Company aims to fund house piping by savings and offers special rates to manufacturers on application. E Strong, President. Newspaper clipping.
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Massillon
East Oule Gas Company
East Oslo Gas Company
E. Strong
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the Election Board
the Schools of Ohio
O. V.L
Indian Run Cemetery
Mapleton
Harrier
North Industry
the Grim. Reaper
Cherry Street
Michael O'Connor
Coxey’s Plant
Mexico
Stoehr
Reed & Co
Pacer
Morgan
Mill Street
Zeltner
Hafap
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