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The 1913 Death of John Vlohasthanal and an Unmarked Grave

Ai generated image depicting an argument between two men in an alley in 1913. (Source: Microsoft Designer)

In 1913 New Philadelphia, a Greek immigrant’s American dream ended in violence and controversy. John Vlohasthanal’s name is, not surprisingly, presented a number of ways in the period documents. I have chosen to use the spelling as it appeared on his official death certificate. John Vlohasthanal (c. 1868–1913), reported in newspapers as John Vlohas, wasContinue reading “The 1913 Death of John Vlohasthanal and an Unmarked Grave”

Shot in a Dover Coffeehouse: The 1921 Murder of Mike Lambros

AI generated image depicting Steve Manos waiting to kill Mike Lambros in a Dover, Ohio coffee house in March 1921. (Source: Microsoft Designer)

A confrontation between Greek immigrants in Dover, Ohio, over an alleged insult toward one the men’s wife resulted in a murder. Michael (1894-1921) and Alec (1896-1985) Lambros immigrated from Greece in 1914 and, by 1920, owned and operated their own barber shop on the 300 block of West 3rd Street in Dover, Ohio. The brothers’Continue reading “Shot in a Dover Coffeehouse: The 1921 Murder of Mike Lambros”