The Case of George Koons
A lengthy Altoona case article recounts the murder trial of George Koons, known as Frank Wilson, including evidence, alleged jailhouse interrogations by detectives, alibi claims, and jury dynamics. It notes Koons lacking funds for counsel and witnesses, appeals plans, and a plea for public aid to fund his defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoona
THE
Independent
Commonwealth
George Koons
Bonneke
Altoona
Frank Wilson
Tillie Potter
Koons
Doran
Aid Society
Hollidaysburg
Nachive
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Jerrell
Aol
Ferrell
Scranton
Chamber of Horrors
Archibald
Houitpaysburg
Hon
Board of Pardons
Henderson
Supreme Court
R. A. Henderson
William Koons
Francis Avenue
William Castleman
Castleman
Perry Township
Want More Pay at Coxey Quarry Delivers AFL Union Bid
Workers at J. S. Coxey's stone quarry voted to join the American Federation of Labor after protesting ten hour days and earning $1.25 daily. They object to the eight hour day and 12.5 cents per hour offered by management. Nearby, juror illness delays a case, a express embezzler pleads guilty, and a county jail inmate is released amid a shooting accusation. The Canton Spring Company property sold for $7,656, and local veteran Abraham Wilhelm, aged 101, is celebrated for lifelong Republican service. A rear end collision in Ft Wayne yard limits injures no crew, while cabs and a locomotive suffer minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5
Coxey’s
American Federation of Labor
Court House
Canton
Frederick Snyder
Massillon
Howard Yochum
Alliance Express
John Mareen
Comique
Canton Spring Company
Railroad to Mt Eaton extension plan fanned in Wooster
H B Camp proposes a north eastward railroad from Jeromeville through Wooster to Mt Eaton and West Lebanon coal fields. Wooster meeting praised the plan to connect Ashland and Wooster with heavy traffic and streetcar style frequent trains. Local investors Mullins Parker and Hanlon back the line, hoping 1,000,000 tons from new mines and strong regional trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. B. Camp
Ashland
Wooster
Mt. Eaton
H. B. Camp
Jeromeville
West Lebanon
Massilion
Sandusky
Hanlon
Millbrook
Wayne County
West Juckanon
Minglewood
North Lawrence
Election Hoard Appointments Debated In Stark County
Caston May 29 Republican circles faced a false proclamation about Stark county election board appointments. A Columbus telegram claimed Taylor made reappointments for W. H. Snider and R. A. Tanner, with McGregor and Bernower. Chairman Thomas denied any telegram and said no appointments would occur before Monday, with a new executive committee to decide.
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Caston
Republican Executive Committee
Columbia
Samuel W. Taylor
Stark County Board of Election
W. H. Snider
R. A. Tanner
McGregor
Bernower
John Thomas
O’clock
Taylor
Stark County
Thomas
James M. Bayliss
Massillon
Columets
Samuel M. Taylor
Sec
State
Richardson
H. W. Richardson
United States Observer
Columbus
Bert
Lutz & Graze
Bureau of Printing
Washington
United States Signal Service
W. E. Richardson
Willard
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Edward Gleitsman
E. Gleitsman
Erie Street
Weisman & Lilly Dry Goods House
Edward Roseman
Massillon High School
Craig
Pharmaceutical
Freeman Pharmacy
Geitsman
Peter Mandebaugh
Edward Kester
House of Representatives
Austin
Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Board of Education
George T. Crawford
Adie Kester
Oak Street
Wright
Nearby Town News reports train derailment and local updates
Correspondence from the Nearby Towns notes a Cleveland & Marietta freight train derailed before a passenger station at speed, engine toppled, twenty cars overturned, but three men aboard escaped with minor injuries. Traffic expected to be blocked for about a day. Other items include town notes on Richard Aston awaiting release, a Navarre assault case with bonds, a Massillon buggy accident disfigurement, a child’s death from membranous croup, Memorial Day events, Genoa singing school, and various local notices from Crystal Shonxe to Alliance politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Aston
Cleveland & Marietta
Taylor
MR Aston
East Greenville
Richard Aston
Aston
Navarre
Jacob Brenheiser
Bixler
Andrew Bixler
Loew
Charles Henderson
Miller Post
W. O. Siffert
Crystal Shanxe
Cleveland
Leonard & Mathew
Charles Kuiliguski
Emma Abela
John Meiner
Hallock
New Philadelphia
Alice ‘Aspinwall
Barnhill
Exchange Hotel
Alliance
Silver Democrata
John V. Lewin
O W. Harrison
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Blair County Jail
R A. Henderson
Coxey
Wilhelm
Abraham Wilhelm
Wilmot
A. L. Wilhelm
Bank Street
Louisville
Sugar Creek Township
Wi Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
Ioy
McKinley
White House
Ft. Wayne
L. E. Parker
Alice Aspinwall
Genoa
Gennoa
Reed
Waco
Charles Allen
Esta Locke
George Locke
Henry Freds
Leonard Schmeider
Hi Doll
Jacob Daweese
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