Murder in cold blood shocks Marion as detective shoots suspect
A farmer, John William Jackson, is slain by Erie detective H R Curry after a confrontation over a coal theft claim. Witnesses say Jackson threatened no one. Curry fired three shots, killing him in a cornfield. Coroner Brady visits the scene, Curry arrested for murder, and a large crowd gathers in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jackson
Jova
Angle
McDonald
Incilieen
Jarkwon
Erle
Allen Ty
Javon
Mr. Jackson
Hla Towolver
Victin
Mra. Jackson
Mc Donald
S. L. Brady
FB. Sawger Ini
Dre
Muarder Daily
Curry
Mia
Cod
Witnes
Justoe Charles Gompt
Ajmaelf
Heax and Markert
Erie West Yards
Erie
Kenton Avenue
L. Brady
Hess and Markert
di. Buyer
Niek
Mier
Delaware County
Cornwall
Brady
Marion
Delaware Murder Suspect Captured After Dramatic Escape
A suspect in the Jackson murder, Curry, was captured after a nighttime prison escape carried out with a carriage and handcuffs. Witnesses describe the tense pursuit and testimony from railroad workers about the shooting, while Curry awaits mayor’s court arraignment on a first degree murder charge. The case draws attention from Toledo and Columbus, with kin arriving and a funeral set for W. H. Jankeon in Pemberton.
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Breathitt County
Kentucky
Toledo
Delaware
Curry
Vine Street
Vine
Columbia
Bellefontaine Avenus
Davidson
Delaware County
Garry Wit
Cupry
Odd Fellow Lodge
Jackson
Rebekah
Theatrical Union of
Bracy Jackson
Flint
Michigan
Columbus
Hewig
Frank AfcDonald
Witnemer
Hirle
Hil
Jackson Joseph Cusle
Delaware Gazette
Murder at Olney Avenue Surviving Family Faces Crisis
Sheriff Crown acted to remove the prisoner from the city after a deadly incident that ended with the murder of a father, leaving a widow and six children in distress. The Jackson family, newly moved from Toledo, faced financial hardship with the father dead, a pregnant mother in grief, and no clear means of support. Community efforts and local donations were expected to cover funeral costs and ongoing needs.
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Sherif Crown
Sarah Jackson
Tracy Jackson
Flint
Afsbigad Va
Laura
Plovener
Clarence
Jackson
Olney Avenue
Toledo
Lagrange Street
Berry
Erie Railroad Company
Gurry
Jewelry Sale Ad Highlights Go Year Gold Filled Watches
A Marion store promotes size ladies gold filled watches priced at 800 dollars, claiming unmatched values for Christmas gifts. It urges customers to inspect the large watch stock and choose now to ensure timely holiday gift purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Notice of Price & Harley business matters and local ads
Fragmentary notice from Price & Harley about a partnership matter and financial details. The text then shows a string of local shop ads including Flocken's Pharmacy Ludwig's and Austin's pans wake flour. Names and places appear in a scattered, damaged OCR format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price & Harley
Motes ‘Eawatan Mayodialely
Mhtie
le Price
Loss by Fire Heavyest Ever in November Blaze
The Abler and Phillips Fire Department battled a November month of fires with total damage around $200,000. Major blazes destroyed McNeal and Wolford blocks, Uhler and Phillips dry goods, Powers millinery, and McNeal law offices on November 15. Prior incidents included homes on Uncapher Avenue and Broadway, a barn on North State Street, a Pye residence, a box car at Erie yards, and a lumber company wheel fire on Oak Street. A large fund of alarms and a high intensity blaze marked the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heayfont
Manion
Charles Bloat
Uhler and Phillips’ Dry Goods
Powers’ Millinery Show
McNeal Law Offices
Voll
Hal Orman
North State Street
Charles Pye
Erie Rairoad
Prondengast Lumber Company
Oak Street
Erie
Ion Dob Hacotoet
Court Happenings in Christian Benger Case and Alimony Claim
Court proceedings reveal that Christian Benger and Bara Hensler face amended petitions from the plaintiff alleging alimony owed. The defendant counters the claim, citing years of support and lifestyle, while others in the docket address a separate matter involving John Amicon Fruit Co and onion deliveries with disputed payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Benger ‘Agiinel Bara Hensler
Chewit
Nenazler
Celeb Mt. Norris
John Amicon Fruit Company
Novela
Wistel
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Kleinmaiers
Biaybio
Childrens Shoes
Kueinmaiers
Atroke
JW. Jackon
H.R. Curry
John William Jackson
Tve
H. G Curry
Erle Detective Force
Bend Today
de. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady, N.Y
C. E. Burris
Jeweler & Opitionn
Hollister
Looky Mountain
Flocken
Ludwig's
Alwaye
Oire Austin
Cigaite Dale
Petty & Starr
Abler
Phillips
THE
Denman Jenner Co
Bigs
Consumers Wholesale F Grocery
Owen Bros
M.G. A
Gr. W. Baker
West Center St
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