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Newspaper

Massillon Independent

Location

Massillon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1896

Page

1

National Woman Suffrage Assn work at Washington

Caroline McCullough Everhard returns from the nation’s capital reporting a highly attended twenty eighth annual convention. Delegates from Western and Southern states attended. receptions, White House calls, and a strong growth in support marked the event.

National Woman Suffrage Associa,a Washington Jat Caroline McCullough Everhard Ohio Woman Suffrage Sociation Washon National Association National Woman Suffrage Asso Soring Anthony Wyoming Rorado Utah California Nevada Arizona Colorado Texas Oklahoma North South Dakota Nebraska Minnesota South South Carolina Virginia West Virgnia Maryland Missouri Mississippi Rockies Anna H. Shaw McLean Senate Anna Shaw House Miss Anthony Blackwell Massachusetts Mason and Dixon

Light Fingered Youth From Chicago Faces Jail

Clyde Edwards a hotel porter from Chicago was hired by the Con rad. After night porter Albert Lengs reported a missing watch worth about twenty dollars Edwards disappeared but was arrested at the C L W station. He confessed to stealing the watch and had pawned it for three dollars. Edwards was arraigned before Justice Sibila and fined costs, leading to a 20 day workhouse sentence.

Clyde Edwards Chicago The Conrad Albert Lengs Edwards Alfred Kunz Sibila Tobias Schott

Koons Round Guilty in Blair County Murder Trial

The Blair County courtroom heard closing arguments and witness testimony in the murder trial of George Koons alias Frank Wilson, a Massillon native. He was found guilty of first degree murder in the Bonnecka case after a twelve day trial, with jurors signing for a potential commutation.

Hollidaysburg Masilonian Frank Wilson Bounecka James Farrell Wilson T. Southwood New York Creorge Koons G. H. Spang I. H. Greely Commonwealth Honuipaysuura Henry Bonnecka William S Hammond Robert A. Henderson Hammond Blair County Judge Bell Holipaysburg George Koons Massillon Altoona T. H. Greevy G. H W. Shave R.A. Henderson Hsy Bell Koons John W. Stonehill Dorden Stanley Stanley Eima George Squires Hoa. Miller Ohio Robert A. Miller

End of Hawaiian Musicians Tale and Local Sale Notice

The Hawaiian government did not pay to repatriate the musicians who remained in Pittsburg after Massillon’s aid. The group earns 600 weekly at the Casino under contract, while Massillon residents fed and supported them, reversing the “den of thieves” claim. For sale a 13 horse traction engine with water tank and other equipment offered on reasonable terms.

Mr. Ulman Colorado William A. Ulman Denver Colo New York New York Mining Stock Exchange Cripple Creek Tov Ohio Cleveland World Massillon Jerusalem Jericho Honolulu Pittsburg

Beware of Quinine and a City Scandal Story

John Scheer, released from the city jail, recounts a dizzying reaction after a single whisky drink followed by quinine causing dizziness. He denies drunkenness, calling the charge false. Mrs Ela Jones pleads guilty and is fined costs. William Davis is discharged with acting Mayor Sibila determining Jones as principal offender.

John Scheer Mr. Scheer Ela Jones Sibila William Davis

Dalton Burglars Arrested in Canton Case at Dalton

Canton police seized two suspects, Thomas Clark and Nicholas Gonder, believed to have burglarized Freet's clothing store in Dalton. They were tracked from a freight train to Lippert's saloon where they were captured, carrying clothing and jewelry. Dalton authorities and store owners prepared to identify stolen goods.

Nicholas Gonder Thomas Clark Canal Fulton Canton Freet Dalton Chicago Lippert Masonia Fulton Canal Futon Orler J. H. Jocht Baidhfy Reformed Church Yoder Frank 3. Fox King's School of Oratory Pittsburg Luthern Church Fox America Angeline Jacob Bickley New Berns New Berlin Plain Towenship Meyer's Frank Maize Akron Wooster John McConnell Cross Keys James Shanklin Shanklin North Lawrence Good Templar Lodge Chas. Jones

Canal Dover Man Dies of Hydrophobia in Ohio

Andrew Pittman of Canal Dover died Wednesday from hydrophobia after being bitten by a fighting dog weeks earlier. The widower was 60. The brief item notes his death in Philadephia and includes an unrelated local ad for handmade boots at 21 West Main Street with 7 am to 9 pm hours.

New Philadelphia Andrew Pittman Canal Dover Mae West Main Street Herman

Mr Lincoln's Harrowing Flight Through West Main Crossing

Abe Lincoln, famed for escapes, endures another near miss after a perilous descent from No 3 at the West Main street crossing. He recalls past accidents, bears a torn scalp, a badly sprained ankle, possible arm fracture, and is taken to the infirmary with numerous contusions from the fall.

Abe Lincoln No. 3 West Main Street Lincoln

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