Murder Trial Drama in Hartong Case Nears Stand
Canton March 22. Cross examination of Byron Walters opened the Henderson murder trial. Witnesses described Hartong’s identification of a $100 bill, injuries on the victim, and possible involvement of boys from the station. Doctors Brant and Steele testified that burns and exposure contributed to death rather than wounds alone.
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Canton
Byron Walters
Henderson
Baldwin
Hartong
Oliver Shana
Shanatfelt
Charles Smith
Slartong
Byerly der. Steele
W. GC. Steele
New Berlin
A. C G. Brant
Pomerene
Dortor
Steele
Grant
Brant
A. C. Brant
Addis Lewis
Charles Silvey
William Henderson
W. GI. E
Guards Wood
Haywood
Smith
Lewis
Silvey
Harteng
McKinley
Bonstead
Harry Hawk
Pomsrone
Shauafelt
Uniontown
Marsital Reed
T. C. McQuate
Day
Louis Smitis
Louis Smith
Aaron Smith
Greentown
Wattong
Runaway Estella Kinney Traced From Akron to Warwick
Estella Kinney, a patient at the state hospital, escaped via a window and walked or rode toward Warwick. She was found in Warwick guarded by a constable after traveling from Massillon, and Supervisor Scott returned her to the hospital. Edward Frease, who claimed to be Ford, was identified by Scott at Canton police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Kinney
Akron
Warwick
Frease
Ford
State Hospital
Scott
Miss Kinney
Massillon
Canton
Edward Frease
Massillon Coal Dealers Decry Unnotified Price Rise
Massillon retailers say they have received no notice of an April 1 price increase linked to miners wage hikes. Dealers report wartime style gains already, with retail coal at 2.60, urging restraint as demand and gas substitutes loom. Operators expect a twenty to twenty five cent rise for retailers, while outside mine labor receives new wage scales effective April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon
Cleveland
United Mine Workers of America
Clement Russell 82 Dies One of Russell Brothers
Clement Russell aged 82 a founder of Russell & Company died at his East Tremont street home after seven weeks of illness. He helped organize the Massillon firm later führen as a major agricultural implement maker and served as Massillon mayor and postmaster. He was a Republican and survived by two brothers and a second wife with funeral set for Sunday at 2 p.m. Prepared pallbearers reflect his diverse civic ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Russell
Russell & Co
East Tremont Street
Russell
Ruussell
Russell Brothers
Massillon
Cyrus and
Louisa Stratton Russell
Alstead
Cheshire County
N. H
Sutton, VI
Cleveland
Charles M
Nahum
C. M. Ressell & Company
Hess, Snyder & Co
Russell & Company
Sippo Coal Company
Laura M. Watterman
Charles W
Louisa M
Augusta M. Miller
Janesville
Wis
Allen A. Russell
Indianapolis
Banner Salve Promoted as Universal Healer
A promotion touts Banner Salve as the world s most healing ointment for burns, sores, and even pets. The ad cites testimonials from Ri der & Snyder and Rev. W E B Sitter of New York praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for long standing indigestion and digestion of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rider & Snyder
W. EB. Sitter
W. Caton
N. Y
Chas. W. Cupples
W. Tremont Street
GOLD AT MALVERN A NEW MINE PROVES RICH
A Malvern correspondent reports a gold mine two miles west of the village shows rich ore. J H Schott, an expert assayer from Colorado, oversees testing. Seven assays yield around 15, 23, and 38 dollars per ton, with further mill testing confirming high gold content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvern
Alliance Review
J. H. Schott
Colorado
Schott
Coxey to Erect Steel Foundry If City Funds Aid
Massillon board of trade considers J S Coxey plan to build a steel casting foundry between railroads John Paul farm with open hearth furnaces and electric cranes. Coxey seeks 4000 for land and right of way plus installments. committee reports and soliciting team formed to raise capital of about 150000 for plant employing 200 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
J. S. Coxey
Massillon
Pennsylvania
John Paul
Pennsylvania Railway
James H. Hunt
Fred H. Snyder
J. L. Albrecht
G. L. Albrecht
Felix Shepiey
Frank Hemperly
4. T. Shoemaker
L. A. Koons
J.C. F. Putman
J. W. Foltz
Coxey
Coney
British Inaction at Mafeking and Front-Line Moves
The report notes Lord Roberts' main army idle at Bloemfontein as Mafeking relief fades. Methuen engages near Warrenton while French cavalry operates east of Bloemfontein. An enormous Basutoland wagon train moves toward Kroonstadt as Buller waits. Boer mobilization grows with Proclamation warnings to traitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Independent
Lonpost
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
Mafeking
Plumer
Crocodile Pools
Lord Methuen
Warrenton
French
Oliver
Basutoland
Kroonstadt
Ladybrand
Buller
Naval
Steyn
Golden Testifies in Kentucky Legislature Gun Plan Case
Frankfort, March 21. J Wharton Golden testified he carried a message from Powers to Postmaster Hirst to deploy ten mountaineer witnesses in Harlan and Laurel counties. He said arms were provided, and a large force planned to enter Frankfort to influence the legislature, with money supplied for transportation. He named Hamp Howard, Caleb Powers, and John Powers among organizers and described preparations to send most men home except a core retained for possible action. The testimony continued after a brief adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Associated Press
J. Wharton Golden
Harlan
Laurel Counties
Powers
Harlan County
Hirst
Elrst
Hamp Howard
Caleb Powers
Ferris Station
Laurel County
Pease
Locket
Witness
Ile
Howard
Knox
Sparks
Executive
Louisville
John Powers
Golden
Returning to Work in Cleveland Machinists Vote Nine-Hour Day
About two hundred fifty machinists in twelve establishments resumed work after demands for a nine-hour day with ten-hour pay were granted. The report notes the return followed the agreement, marking a labor back-to-work moment in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Associated Press
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Bliss
P. Shanafelt
Oliver P. Shanafelt
New Brehive
Ma‘tilda Smith
Orrin Raber
Dan
Dr. Thomas
Monarch
Russell Works
Harriet Evans
Hinsdale, Ill
W. Tremon Street
Assasyz
Doan
Gen. Roberts
Virginia
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