Serge to be hanged for Hillsville murder on May 7
Rosario Serge, condemned for the Hillsville killing of Tony Conti, will be executed by hanging on Thursday May 7 on a scaffold used for hangings. Sheriff Waddington announced the governor’s approval of the death sentence and informed Serge in his jail cell where he showed emotion but spoke nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosario Serge
Tony Conti
Hillsville
Waddington
Serge
Pardon Board
Execution date fixed for Serge in jail death sentence
Serge, convicted of murdering Tony Conti in December, awaits execution at the county jail. Sheriff Waddington will perform the hanging himself on the scaffold used for Frank Jongrass. The pardon board denied clemency after attorney S. P. Emery argued bias in the original trial amid Black Hand and Italian prejudice concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serge
Waddington
Tony Conti
S. P. Emery
Pardon Board
Emery
Don
Hillsville
Cunti
Mahoningtown
Shenango Valley
Frank Jongrass
Jongrass
Shenango Presbytery Set to Meet Next Week
The Shenango Presbytery will hold its regular spring meeting at the Presbyterian church of North Seekley next Tuesday. Delegates will be chosen to represent the body at the general assembly in Kansas City in May and arrangements may be made for the installation of Rev. Scott F. Hershey as pastor of First Church in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenango
Presbyterian Church of
North Sewickley
Scott F. Hershey
General Assembly
Kansas City
Anti Race Track Bill Sparks Tie Vote Clash
Reformers face setback as the anti race track measure fails by a tie, leaving the prospect of electing a decisive vote winner for the next round. The result highlights ongoing partisan tension over the track project and legislative strategy.
New York Special Election Set for Forty-seventh District
Governor Hughes sent a proclamation for a special election in the Forty-seventh district Niagara and Orleans counties to replace the late Senator Franchot. The race could decide the split 25 to 25 on race track gambling and trigger an extra session of the legislature on May 11.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Whalen
Franchot
New York
Niagara
Orleans
Senate
First Fine Handed Out by Mayor Lusk
Thirteen offenders faced Mayor Harry Lusk at police court Friday morning. Eleven were discharged, one fined five dollars, and one held for a later hearing. Notable cases included Mrs. Thom as Simpson and her family from Diamond street and Tom Welsh who cited injury from a prior hospital stay. Mayor Lusk fined W. L. Beal $5 in a dispute over missing notes from a West Washington street moving picture business after a fight with former partner Bain.
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Harry Lusk
Thomas Simpson
Diamond Street
Seventh Ward
Lusk
Weddell
Mr. Simpson
Isaac
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Tom Welsh
W. L. Beal
Bain
Shifty Politics and the Beaux County Senate Fight
Word spread on Wednesday that 8 P Emery brave to quit race for state senator and back White of Beaver County. Backers claim removing Emery blocks George T Weingartner while White already holds Beaver liquor votes and seeks local option support. White is also Penn Bridge Co president, employing non union labor. Continued on Page Eight.
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P. Emery
White
Beaver County
Emery
George T. Weingartner
Lawrence County
Penn Bridge Company
Kentuckian Thurman Executed After Long Delay
Leo C. Thurman, 25, a former U S Marine from West Point Kentucky, was hanged in Richmond Virginia after a drawn out legal fight that involved governors and officials in Virginia Kentucky and Canada. He was spared once for an insanity plea and aut biography proceeds to his mother.
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United Press
Richmond
Leo C. Thurman
Walter P. Dolsen
East Main Street
Thurman
Virginia
Kentucky
Canada
Dolsen
Michigan
Lawler
Father Waters
Mexico
Pacific
Vancouver
B. C
Supreme Court
Swanson
Wilson
West Point
Louisville
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Ill luck follows Francis farm residents in Warren death tale
Joseph Hohmann a Union township dairyman died at Warren hospital from a complication of diseases. His son Frank died after a horse accident days earlier. Wife Anna remains with William Bratz on Harbor street. Hohmann 45, member of St Joseph's church and German Beneficial union. Funeral at St Joseph's Saturday at 9:30.
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Joseph Hohmann
Union Township
Warren Hospital
Hohmann
Frank Hohmann
Anna Hohmann
William Bratt
Harbor Street
Mr. Hohmann
Francis Farm
Mahoning Road
Joseph Divak
Francis House
St. Joseph’s Church
German Beneficial Union
Andrew
Altoona
Martha Liggett
York
William Bratz
Habor Street
St. Joseph’s Cchurch
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Hunger Relief through City Charity Feedings
New Castle citizens under the Associated Charities and relief committee fed over 300 hungry foreigners this morning and provided supplies for the day. Fifteen men have been put to work since the movement began, with five more expected. Rations included bread pork and beans planned for Sunday, as arrivals queued at Alderman Mayne's office from 7:30 to 8:30.
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New Castle
Associated Charities
Relief Committee
Alderman Mayne
South
Jefferson Street
A. S. Green
BE. E. Higley
Green
Donations to Associated Charities Totals 258
The Associated Charities reports new contributions totaling 258 from individuals and organizations including Thomas W. Phillips 50 George W. McClelland 1 Citizens Bank 25 and Mrs. Mary Poggie and Mrs. Mitcheltree listing addresses on South Jefferson Street and Mill Street.
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Associated Charities
Thomas W. Phillips
George W. McClelland
Citizens Bank
Thomas VY. Plant
Fames- Cy Buttan
G. D. Manos
Joseph M. McMillen
Robert L. Wallace
The
Lady Maccabees
Curtia
Csecs Sevan
Icc Asicces
W. A. Stritmater
C. Dickson
Alexander Graw
James McPhail
Jatrios
Cccesccaesa
Thomas A. Gilkey
B. Cochran
Vowapese
Fred Davidson
Pelthias
Mary Poggie
South Jefferson Street
Mitcheltree
Reider Brothers
South Mill Street
L H Vandegrift Dies in Cleveland Former resident remembered
Edward Vandegrift of Long Avenue learned Thursday of his brother Lute H Vandegrift s illness in Cleveland. He died in a hospital Friday night after a period of illness. Lute H Vandegrift formerly lived in this city eight years ago. He never married and his remains may be brought here for burial once arrangements are made.
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Edward Vandegrift
Long Avenue
Cleveland
Lute H. Vandergrift
Mr. Vandegrift
Vandegrift
Uncertainty Marks Close of Campaign in County
In the final hours before tomorrow's primaries candidates for legislative and county commissioner posts pressed city and country districts for votes. Personal canvassing and extensive advertising dominated the race as polls open at 2 and close at 8. Counting may extend into Sunday morning.
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Washington Street
Lawrence County
Acheson Denies 1903 Prohibition Repeal Lie
Washington Pa April 10 The advertisement accusing John Tener of causing the 1903 repeal is called a lie by Acheson He states he opposed repeal and did not travel to Harrisburg He cites colleagues who voted against repeal in 1901 and 1903 and says liquor interests allied with the state machine launched a harsh campaign.
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Washington
John K. Tener
Acheson
Carroll Township
Donora
Monon
Harrisburg
Messrs. Clark and
McLain
Messrs
Berry and
Campsey
Congress
Street Car Delays Saturday Wedding in Chicago
Miss Adelyne Dyslin, not a nurse, took charge of emergency patient Ray Raybourne after he was struck by a street car on his way to the wedding. Guests waited as Raybourne, injured and delirious, sought the ceremony then was taken to Mercy hospital for treatment. He remains in serious condition.
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United Press
Chicago
Adelyne Dyslin
Ray Raybourne
Mercy Hospital
Miss Dyslin
Raybourne
Marriage License Granted in New Castle
H P Leunig and Eva B Maybray are recorded as a marriage license couple in New Castle, with the filing details appearing in the local notices.
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H. P. Leunig
Seseee
New Castle
Eva B. Maybray
Committee to investigate board action cited as un American
The Good Government league set a three member committee to investigate why the New Castle board of school controllers ignored a petition with 406 signatures for Thomas W Johns over Kildoo and report at the next meeting. Fred W Nock presided and J Eimer Campbell was secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Board of
Good Governme League
Third United Hyterian Church
Fred W Nock
J. Eimer Campbell
Thomas W. Johns
Kildoo
Wm. R. McClaren
Fourth Ward
McClaren
Warnock
Archia Fleming
Peor
Woman Convicted of Perjury in Druce Case Found Guilty
Miss Robinson was sentenced to four years for perjury in the Druce case after pleading guilty. Her defense argued mental infirmity, but the court held her responsible. She claimed to be Virginia planter’s daughter and secretary to the Duke of Portland, a tale central to the contested Portland title.
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Robinson
Druce
London
Miss Robinson
England
Duke of Portlan
Robert Caldwell
New York
Portland
America
Death Record of Joseph Hohmann in Union Township
Joseph Hohmann aged 45 is recorded in Union township death records. The listing notes L. H. Vandegrift of Cleveland as the informant or associated party.
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Joseph Hohmann
Union Township
L. H. Vandegrift
Cleveland
Phillips urged as delegate for district at national convention
The Washington Observer endorses Thomas W. Phillips of New Castle as a Republican delegate from the district to the next national convention. The editor notes Phillips is beyond political ambitions and would reflect credit on voters while earning respect at the convention.
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Washington Observer
Thomas W. Phillips
New Castle
Washington County
Congress
Lawrence County
Phillips
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Wadlington
Shenango Presby
Gov. Hughes
Penrose
Nervily
Francis
Edgar C. Welch
Grove City
City
Walter Wellman
D. Frey
Good Government League
Falsa
Favors Phillips
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