A respected doctor, Civil War veteran, and county coroner, James A. Dickson built a life of service in Dover—until a tragic turn of events in the summer of 1903 led to his shocking murder at the hands of his own son. James A. Dickson (1837-1903) was born on July 2, 1837, in Huron County, Ohio,Continue reading “A Son’s Madness and the Murder of Dr. James Dickson”
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Murder of John Constantino: A Tuscarawas County Cold Case
A new husband and hardworking immigrant, John Constantino vanished on a quiet February night in 1929—only to be found days later, murdered and frozen near a schoolhouse, his killing still a mystery nearly a century later. Giovanni “John” Constantino (1903–1929) was born in Gioiosa Marea, Sicily, to Filippo Constantino and Rosa Ramona. Seeking a newContinue reading “Murder of John Constantino: A Tuscarawas County Cold Case”
The Widow’s Story: The Death of Cloyce D. Jones, Conclusion
Cloyce Densel Jones’s death left behind more questions than answers and a trail of unsettling contradictions. Read Part One Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Click here for resourcesContinue reading “The Widow’s Story: The Death of Cloyce D. Jones, Conclusion”
The Widow’s Story: The Death of Cloyce D. Jones, Part One
The suspicious death of a railroad laborer in Uhrichsville in 1929 sent shock waves through his close-knit neighborhood. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help. Click here for resources toContinue reading “The Widow’s Story: The Death of Cloyce D. Jones, Part One”
Clara Campbell: The Girl Who Never Came Home
In the spring of 1930, seventeen-year-old Clara L. Campbell vanished after a dispute with her father, only to be found dead in Sweetwater Creek days later—her mysterious death raised more questions than answers. Content warning: This post contains references to suicide. If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or hasContinue reading “Clara Campbell: The Girl Who Never Came Home”
New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Conclusion
Fred Maurer’s remarkable yet tragic journey as an Arctic explorer saw him venture into the frozen unknown, only to meet an untimely fate on Wrangel Island. Read Part Four Fred Maurer and two other members of the Wrangel Island team never made it to the coast of Siberia or to Alaska. According to Canadian ArcticContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Conclusion”
New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Four
Fred Maurer ventured into the Arctic, and to the island on which he had previously been marooned, one last time in the fall of 1921. Read Part Three Fred Maurer made the fateful decision to join a new expedition to Wrangel Island, where he had been stranded just a few years earlier. This new endeavor,Continue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Four”
New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Three
Fred Maurer’s return from the Arctic in 1914 marked the beginning of a new chapter in his life—one filled with public lectures, a growing reputation as an explorer, and an unshaken resolve to venture back into the icy unknown. Read Part Two Fred Maurer returned to his home town on Thursday, November 12, 1914 afterContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Three”
New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Two
Fred Maurer, and 24 others aboard the Karluk, were trapped in Arctic sea ice, setting off a harrowing year-long ordeal of survival, shipwreck, and an arduous journey across treacherous sea ice. Read Part One The 25 person crew of the Canadian Arctic Expedition’s ship the Karluk, including New Philadelphia’s Fred Maurer, was prepared to overwinterContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part Two”
New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part One
Frederick W. Maurer’s life took him from small-town life to harrowing adventures in the Arctic and ultimately to his heroic death 4000 miles from home. David Maurer (1845-1926) was born in Germany in 1845 and learned the tailor’s trade as a young man. After he finished his training, he moved briefly to Switzerland before heContinue reading “New Philadelphia to the Arctic: The Incredible Life of Fred Maurer, Part One”
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