Socialis t Bert Sissley Target of Contempt Case against City Official
Socialist Councilman McKeever filed a court petition to compel City Electrician John M. Triplett to show cause why he should not be indicted for contempt and embracery. McKeever alleges Triplett sought to influence grand jurors to indict Free Press publishers, while Triplett and Sissley deny any such talk. Judge Porter issued a rule and Triplett pledges innocence, noting no conversation about the Free Press case occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. McKeever
Eighth Ward
City
Triplett
Sissley
New Castle Brewing Company
Free Press
Porter
McKeever
Bert Sissley
City Electrician
Roosevelt to Withdraw From Public View During Genoa Trip
Col. Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt plan a privacy focus after leaving Rome. They intend to retrace their 24 year old honeymoon route from Spezia to Genoa, travel by auto, and stay three days at Porto Maurizio with Miss Carow. No press access during the Genoa leg. Gifford Pinchot to meet them briefly, then silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Col. Roosevelt
Genoa
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mediterranean
Spezia
Kermit and
Ethel
Roosevelts
Porto Maurizio
Injured Fireman Taken Home From Hospital
George Rea, a Sixth ward fireman, was moved from Shenango Valley hospital to his Smithfield street home on Wednesday morning in White's alliance. Rae remains bed bound though greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rea
Shenango Valley Hospital
Smithfield Street
White
Mr. Rae
Fay Man Stricken On Public Highway
In New Wilmington area three deaths occurred within hours in nearby homes. John Gallagher of Fay died suddenly near Fay road en route to Wilmington Junction where he planned to catch a train to Fredonia. Heart trouble was given as the cause. he left Fay recently and is survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral set for Thursday at 1 p.m. at All Saints burying ground near Mercer with services to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Wilmington
John Gallagher
Fay
Pennsylvania Station
Wilmington Junction
Fredonia
Medard Neal
Fay Road
Mr. Neal
Gallagher
All Saints Burying Ground
Mercer
Free Press Case Arguments Heard In Court
Tuesday evening arguments were heard on the publishers of the Free Press new trial bid after Charles McKeever and others were convicted for omitting owners' names at the top of editorial columns. Attorney Swartz urged the conviction violated evidence weight and free press rights. Commonwealth’s James Gardner argued no constitutional rights were breached and cited publication rules. A related supreme court challenge from Clarion County tests publishers’ rights. Judge Porter pending supreme court ruling before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Free Press
Charles McKeever
Sidney Swartz
Greenville
James A. Gardner
Commonwealth
Act of Assembly
Supreme Court
Clarion County
Porter
Edward Grace Promoted to Assistant Train Master
Edward Grace of Mahoningtown, an employee of the Pennsylvania, has been promoted to assistant train master of the E. & A. division, reflecting a well earned advancement in his railway career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grace
Mahoningtown
Pennsylvania
Keystone Democrats Plan Early State Convention Date
Chairman Harry Good of the Democratic county committee says a June 15 state convention is likely as leaders push an early gathering to field a strong ticket. He claims 1912 will be a Democratic year, citing public weariness of Republican promises and tariff hikes under President Taft. Possible nominees include Cyrus LaRue Munson with Col. Guffey’s blessing or William H. Berry if Munson declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Good
Democratic County Committee
Harrisburg
State Central Committee
Good
Taft
Cyrus LaRue Munson
Col. Guffey
William H. Berry
Ten Thousand Tons Of Coal In Stock At Shenango Mill
Shenango tin mill stores about 10000 tons of coal to guard against a prolonged miners strike. Three hundred coal cars delivered from Pittsburgh district have been moved to the Shenango yard where coal is stacked in four massive piles. Rail lines Erie Pennsylvania and Lake Erie are transporting large coal trains through New Castle as shipments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango
Shenango Tin Mill
Shenango Mill
Pittsburg
Erie
Pennsylvania
Lake Erie
New Castle
North
H G M Goun Buys New Bedford Store
Horace G MecGoun of Court street has purchased the E L Courtney general store in New Bedford and took possession today. He will move to the city but has not secured a residence yet. Courtney will relocate to Alabama to enter business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G. MecGoun
Court Street
E. L. Courtney
New Bedford
Mr. MecGoun
Mr. Courtney
Alabama
Brown's dea on prisoner's board debate continues
Ex Sheriff James H. Brown, subpoenaed to testify on boarding jail prisoners, was absent yesterday. He argues 50 cents per day per prisoner is too low, noting jailer, kitchen help, and gas bills keep costs high and profit small in Lawrence County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Brown
Lawrence County
Missing Son Sought by Father in New Castle
Charles Reed asks New Castle police to locate his son Arnold who has been away from home for some time. Authorities believe he may be with relatives in Allegheny or in East Liverpool as investigators pursue leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
New Castle
Arnold
Allegheny
Liverpool
Double Murder Startles Canton
Canton police probe a suspected double murder after Warren Koons and his wife were found grievously injured in their Canton home. A bloodied octagonal brick, possibly the weapon, lay beside Koons. no theft reported. A missing son-in-law who planned to travel to Montana is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Canton
Warren Koons
Koons
Smith
March
Montana
Sunday Revival Campaign Plans City Meeting
The executive committee of the Sunday revival campaign arranged a meeting at the Y M C A next Monday night to discuss the September revivals led by Rev. William A Sunday. Rev Batman, a top Youngstown worker, will cover aspects of the outreach for ministers and ten laymen from each church are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A
Batman
Youngstown
Ellwood School Board Plans Commencement Exercises
Ellwood City April 6 The regular monthly school board meeting was held last night. A committee of R G Brown H G MacCly monds and L S Randolph was appointed to arrange commencement exercises. The janitor of the West end building was ordered to trim trees on the property. Various reports were read and routine business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood City
Messrs
R. G. Brown
H. G. MacClymonds
L. S. Randolph
West End
Miss Peach Blossom Debut Too Soon in Cold Weather
A whimsical scene shows cherry and peach blossoms bemoaning an early spring arrival cut short by cold damp air. The two blossoms chatter about sun, warmth, and fears of Jack Frost as a chilly wind and recent rain descend, chilling the town's mood and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanleu
Jack Frost
Peach Blossom
County Primaries Set For June 4 In Lawrence County
The Lawrence county spring primaries will be held on June 4. One congressional nomination and two assembly seats are at stake. Delegates to the state convention and county committeemen will be elected. Republican delegates total three, Democrats two, Prohibitionists nine and Socialists two. All parties except Socialists elect one county committeeman from each precinct. Socialists elect five committeemen. A heated battle unfolds over Republican delegates to the state convention between Penrose supporters and the independent faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Congress
Assembly
Organization of
Penrose
Girl Bitten by Dog on East Main Street
Valma Morrow five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank H Morrow of 63 East Main street was severely bitten by a large black dog on East Main Street while walking home from a neighbor. Police notified and seeking the canine to destroy it. doctors report no indication of rabies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valma
Frank H. Morrow
East Main Street
Death Record Summary for Local Residents
John Wesley Carnegey 66 of 5 Blunston avenue and John Gallagher Fay listed as deceased. Lydia EF Seley 72 of New Wilmington. Emma Hughes 33 of Pittsburgh. Mrs Oliver Sewall of New Wilmington. Robert Sonntag 5 of 14 Electric street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Carnegey
Blunston Avenue
John Gallagher
Fay
Lydia EF. Seley
New Wilmington
Emma Hughes
Pittsburg
Oliver Sewall
Robert Sonntag
Electric Street
Five suspects held after McKees Rocks bank robbery
Five suspects are under arrest in connection with the Victor Panking Co. robbery at McKees Rocks in which two men were killed and two wounded. Victims Senutz Swartz and Samuel Friedman died, Robert King and Thomas Neary were injured. The bandits escaped with about $400. Authorities pursue the remaining suspects as the city reacts to the deadly raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburg
Victor Panking Co
McKees Rocks
Vega
Senutz Swartz
Samuel Friedman
Robert King
St. Louis
Friedman
Swartz
Green Hotel
King
Neary
Ald Friedman
Court Injunctions Target Strike Violations
Sheriff Whatey proceeds with writs of injunction against strikers in the American Sheet and Tinplate dispute to notify all named in the court list. The move aims to close any loophole for arrests and compel violators to appear and answer contempt charges. Officials stress the writ serves as official notice to prevent evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatey
American Sheet and Tinplate Company
Court House
Asaults
Sheriff Sale of Sam Rice Property
Sheriff Robert H. Whaley announced the sale of Sam Rice’s bar room fixtures and furnishings after a morning opening. The auction drew a crowded but sparse bidder turnout, with steady prices for much of the stock as the sale continued into the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Rice
Robert H. Whaley
Youngstown
Pittsburg Student Escapes Paris Jail With Fine
Edgar McAdam an art student from Pittsburg escaped a six months jail term for fighting with a policeman at a Latin Quarter student ball on March 18. He was fined 40 dollars and the jail sentence was suspended after the incident. He was costumed as an ancient Roman, wearing only a crown and socks when taken to the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Edgar McAdam
Pittsburg
Latin Quarter
McAdam
Tate and Hall wed by Alderman Ranney this morning
Thomas H. Tate and Tresa V. Hall were married this morning in a ceremony conducted by Alderman Ranney. The couple expect to reside in the city and begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Tate
Tresa V. Hall
Ranney
Billy Sunday Seeks Militia to Avert Danville Vote
Billy Sunday and Governor Deneen request militia to prevent bloodshed in Danville Illinois during the local option election. The move is countermanded after County Judge Allen wires for aid. Vets win the election by about 1000 votes with six injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ill
Billy
Sunday
Deneen
Allen
Four Suspects Exit Train at New Castle Junction
Four foreigners were seen alighting from a train at New Castle Junction this morning. Pittsburg authorities hunt desperadoes who murdered the McKees Rocks bank cashier and bookkeeper and shot pursuers last night. No notice yet from McKees Rocks authorities. New Castle police and county detectives monitor the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Junction
Pittsburg
McKees Rocks
Liberty
New Castle
Spencer Confesses He Killed Miss Blackstone
SPRINGFIELD Mass April 6 A full confession by Bertram G Spencer links robberies in the area to the March 31 murder of Miss Martha B Blackstone and wounding of Miss Harriet Dow The confession is yet to be presented to the court and grand jury before release Spencer is in jail without bail while preliminary exam and grand jury review proceed The police say Spencer admitted involvement in several prior crimes and described how loot was disposed of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Martha B. Blackstone
Harriet Dow
Dow
Bertram G. Spencer
Taft
Spencer
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Chas. A. McKeever
Electrician
Grand
DEM
Democratic Committee
Public View
Wilmington
Home
New Wilming
Keystone Democrats
Lieve
H. G. M’goun
Brown's
DEA
Son
Workingman
Social Democrat
Waukee
Milwaukee
Wis
United States
Emil Seidel
Great
Ellwood
Miss Peach Blossom
Whaley
Piay BG
McKees Rock
Billy Sunday
Miss Blackstone
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