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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1899
Page
1
The jury in Calhoun case adjourned after twenty two ballots with acquittal prevailing on the final round. Foreman Zang of Alliance announced the verdict as jurors remained sequestered through the night, with Bailiff Holman coordinating the break of dawn proceedings.
After Judge Taylor barred demonstrations, the verdict of not guilty triggered loud cheers in the courtroom. Mrs. George thanked jurors, then left with relatives for a celebratory dinner. Her sons Nelson and Howard attended. The trial lasted twenty two days ending on the twenty second ballot.
Two Massillon residents F C Sibila and David Weiler admit voting for acquittal on the first ballot, while Henry Howard withholds his first ballot vote. Howard says he is satisfied with the result and did not expect such universal approval.
A false report spread that Mrs George was acquitted, originating when C W Breider telephoned City Treasurer Kirchhofer from Canton at 4:30 pm claiming the fact. Breder soon admitted it was a joke, but the rumor had already circulated widely.
A June examination in Alliance for applicants in the Eighteenth district seeks cadets for the U S Military Academy at West Point. Tests include physical on June 14 and mental on June 15 with final government exam in March 1900. Top averages gain appointment. age must be 17 to 22 at admittance. Applicants to file with Mr Taylor by June 12 with age birth and residence.
In Mus de April 18 a sweep of developments on submarine telegraph lines details the Pacific cable challenge and depth data across Pacific routes. It notes progress in cable construction, costs, speeds, and containment, with a sharp look at Anglo French sentiment online. It also recounts French and British friction, a Kaiser in Paris anecdote, and Greek volunteers in the Turkey conflict.
W C Johnson, acting commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, issues the Memorial Day order stressing Lincoln's Gettysburg Address as a feature. He notes national encampment provisions and urges proper observance as the nation reflects on Civil War era achievements and the flag's glory. A.N. Farrington endorses Foley's Kidney Cure for back and kidney troubles, and Burdock Blood Bitters is recommended for bad blood and indigestion.
A laborer Kuhn, ag ed about 45, stood on a quarry rail site and urged to walk the track after foreseeing his death. Charles Chidester tried to guide him away, but Kuhn acted from religious delusion, insisting he would see God. Neighbors and coworkers intervened, leading to Kuhn returning home.
Olson Bayliss and Miusz Properties list Olson properties in Canasi and Olive Bay .23 property in Prine Keel. Anton Kopp buys Olson pace for 83 867 for speculation. W E Hempery buys Bayliss property for 31 793. Edwin Mausz sells Akron street property to De S Hatters who will take possession soon. Tweedly 10 acres with a handsome residence described.
George Koons pleaded guilty to intoxication and disorderly conduct before Mayor Wise. He was sentenced to thirty days in the workhouse and taken to Canton after arrest. The mayor previously warned he would be harsher next time.
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