Aftermath of Thaw Trial Thaw Seen Pushing Bail Fight
Harry K Thaw seeks bail pending a retrial for the Stanford White murder as jurors debate first degree murder. District Attorney Jerome opposes bail while Thaw's family offers bond and preparations for a habeas corpus move are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
Thaw
Than
Dennee
Pink
Harney
Frazer
Steele
Harry Thaw
Delmas
Evelyn
William Thaw
Carnegie
Yarmouth
England
Supreme Court
Woman Accused of Receiving Stolen Goods in Lead Pipe Case
Mrs. Filomena Moni reports to Alderman Ranney that Mrs. J Benjamin bought lead pipe from four boys who stole it from David Levine's store. The defendant denies the charge and posted $100 bail for a Monday hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filomena Moni
Alderman Ranney
J. Benjamin
David Levine
Thieves Fall Out On Capitol Cash Scandal
An investigating committee probes a $5,500,000 cap itol building scheme in Harrisburg. They seek the responsible politicians and aim to expose those who profited while awaiting deeper evidence before prosecutions. A split among leaders complicates the case.
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Harrisburg
Berry
Philadelphia
Capitol
Bank Examiner James M. Cover Arrested on Charge
Bank examiner James M. Cover was arrested on a criminal charge reported by local authorities. The incident prompted an internal review by the regulatory agency.
Alleged cover divulged bank department secrets
James M. Cover, temporary receiver of the New Castle Savings and Trust Co, was arrested on a charge of divulging banking department information. He waived a hearing, posted $1000 bond, and defended his actions as allowable under department rules while accusing directors of delaying a permanent receiver amid bank troubles.
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James M. Cover
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Banking Department
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Edward F. Connelly
Aluermat Lation
Cover
John Stewart
J. W. Cunningham
J. C. Norris
James R. Martin
T. B. Wagner
James W. McClelland
W. K. Hugus
New Castle Savings and Trust
Court House
Trust Company
New Castile Savings and Trust Company
EB. E. McGill
George W. Johnson
M. S. Marquis
W. H. Grove
Erie Company Must Vacate Shenango Street
Erie officials demand the Erie Railroad remove its tracks from Shenango Street south of West Washington. City Solicitor Gardner to confer with company officials and demand cause for inaction. If ignored, legal action may be brought in court after two years with no resolution.
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Erie Railroad Company
Shenango Street
First Ward
West Washington Street
Judiciary Committee of Councils
Gardner
Editorial comment on verdict in Thaw case
New York editors condemn the prolonged Thaw trial and demand a new trial with restrictive testimony. London papers likewise condemn the proceedings, urging reform and noting the jury's verdict as a world marked public nuisance.
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The
Evening Journal
Evening World
London
Daily News
Daily Telegraph
Daily Mail
England
Times
Black Hand Suspect Held For Court On Blackmail Charge
Absardio Micco a alleged Black Hand member was held on $1,000 bail by Alderman Green after a morning hearing. Prosecutor John Micco says the man demanded $50 to join the society and threatened killing if not paid. The defendant’s attorney was H A Wilkison with District Attorney Young prosecuting.
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Absardio Micco
Black Hand Society
Alderman Green
John Micco
Micco
Philomeniss. Demario
A. Wilkison
Young
Pastor Ordered From Brooklyn Church Parsonage
Elders and trustees of Noble Street Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn demand former pastor Rev. E Lawrence Hunt move from the church parsonage after he brought his new wife Mrs Fannie Rice Bassett, a Washington divorcee, to the manse. Hunt offers to relocate within three days and says he will focus on writing, including a forthcoming book on the Bassett divorce case titled Judge and the Minister or a Tragedy of the Law.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
New York City
Thaw Times
the Tribune
Noble Street Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
E. Lawrence Hunt
Hunt
Fannie Rice Bassett
Washington
Bassett
Bagsett
Stevens 15 Proud of Grand Sendoff
John F. Stevens former Panama Canal chief engineer arrives in New York aboard the Panama from Colon. He says he retired on good terms and will visit Washington, noting a grand send-off in Colon where more than 38 000 canal workers bid him farewell.
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Press Dispatch
New York
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal
Panama
Colon
City Hall Sees Assessor Work, Perth Street Force Changes
The city completed its triennial assessment and begun tax duplicates under City Clerk Rhodes. Police have detained a score or more suspects in two weeks to rid the city of unreliable characters. Street cleaning staff fear job prospects under Mayor Hainer’s appointee J E Bartceau as street commissioner. Police discuss annual baseball with reporters amid new force additions.
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Rhodes
J. E. Barteaux
Hainer
Blue Coats
Moran Resigns as Superintendent in Iron and Steel District
P. J. Moran of Youngstown resigned Friday after years as superintendent of furnaces for the Youngstown-New Castle district of Republic Iron and Steel. He will join United Iron and Steel. Moran is known in New Castle for his Atlantic furnace connection.
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P. J. Moran
Youngstown
Furnness
Youngstown-New Castle
Republic Iron and Steel Company
United Iron and Steel Company
Moran
New Castle
Atlantic Furnace
Interesting W. C. T. U. meeting at Greenwood home
The West Side W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Charles Strong's Greenwood Avenue home on Friday evening with large attendance. Sunday's observance was discussed and papers read on Sabbath observation. The event was social with refreshments and plans for the spring convention and Miss Wintringer's reception.
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West Side
Charles Strong
Greenwood Avenue
Relative of Platt Found Dead in Poverty Hovel
Mrs Mary Peach described as a second cousin of Senator Platt of New York was found dead in a poverty stricken Cleveland tumbledown dwelling. She was deserted by her husband and died yesterday afternoon in the city’s poorest section.
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Cleveland
Mary Peach
Senator Platt
New York
City property assessment tops seventeen million dollars
City assessors completed the triennial assessment showing a rise of over one million dollars in property value this year. Total city property valuation reached 17,798,060 up from 16,660,000 last year.
No Change in Condition of Ex Judge Wallace
There is practically no change in the condition of ex Judge W D Wallace who is suffering from an attack of gas tritis. He passed a comfortable night Friday but there is no marked improvement and his condition remains serious and a matter of great alarm to his friends and family.
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W. D. Wallace
Wallace
Fire department moving picture postponed due to storm
The local fire department event for a moving picture has been postponed to Monday noon 12 30. Edward Shields cited four cloudy days and said the change aims to let school children attend. Ticket sales began Friday and are expected to be the largest in New Castle for a benefit ahead of next week’s opera house shows.
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Edward Shields
Connery
Opera House
New Castle
Carmon Found Guilty in Assault Case at Alderman Run
Pete Carmon was found guilty of assault and battery before Alderman Ranney yesterday and ordered to pay $1 and costs. The case stems from a dispute over wages with his father John Carmon, who allegedly ordered him from home and attempted to withhold wages.
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Pete Carmon
Ranney
John Carmon
Tragic Drowning of Sharon Child in Boiler Water
Toddler John Blasco, son of Mr and Mrs John Blasco of Sharon, wandered alone during his mother’s absence and fell into a boiler of water, resulting in his drowning. The accident underscores household child safety dangers in early childhood.
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John
John Blasco
Sharon
Judge Porter Leads Commitment Of John Smiley
A committee appointed by Judge Porter yesterday found John Smiley of weak mind. This morning deputy Frank Waddington transported Smiley to Polk.
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John Smiley
Porter
Polk
Frank Waddington
Verdicts Awarded Against City in Two Hays Cases
A jury awarded John Hays $294.07 and Martha E. Hays $491.55 in complaints against the city of New Castle over the Wilmington avenue grading. Mrs Hays owns four damaged lots as a result of the grading work.
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New Castle
Wilmington Avenue
Marthe E. Hays
Western Pennsylvania Snow Flurries Tonight and Sunday
Snow flurries are expected across Western Pennsylvania tonight and Sunday. Accumulations should be light, with minor travel delays possible in rural and hilly areas. Drivers should exercise caution on secondary roads and stay updated on local forecasts.
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Western
Pennsylvania
Painter in Charge of Trust Company Seeks 50 Percent Dividend
Attorney John H. Painter of Kittanning arrives as permanent receiver for the New Castle Savings and Trust Co. He says a dividend to depositors may reach 50 percent and that appraisers will be appointed from a list of New Castle citizens. Painter plans an invoice, aims to pay within 30 days, and will examine Washington County coal bonds before disposition.
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John H. Painter
Kittanning
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
James M. Painter
Mercantile National Bank of
United States Fidelity and Guarantee Company
Baltimore
Painter
Dauphin County
New Castle
Cover
Washington County
Somerset
Death Notice for Mrs Nancy Davidson in Edenburg
Mrs Nancy Davidson aged 68 of Edenburg passed away. William A. Byron aged 46 of 550 Highland Avenue is also noted in the record.
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Nancy Davidson
Edenburg
William A. Byron
Highland Avenue
Proceedings in Bankruptcy Against McKee and Mitchell
A Pittsburgh petition initiates bankruptcy proceedings against McKee and Mitchell of New Castle dry goods on North Mill Street. Creditors listed include Pittsburg Dry Goods Co with $2,780 Sun Shine Cloak and Suit Co of Cleveland $2,400 Mills and Gibbs of New York $1,000 Burk and Fitzimmons Co of Rochester $1,236. McKee declines comment while noting the store’s August purchase from King and Sands. the move to bankruptcy shocks locals.
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New Castle
Pittsburg
McKee & Mitchell
North
New York
Burk & Fitzsimmons Company
Rochester
N. Y
Snowdrifts Eight Feet Deep In Michigan Areas
Dispatches from the copper country report eight foot snow drifts burying streets in Calumet and blocking roads across Houghton county. Menominee sees crop damage and a sharp drop in ore output while municipalities struggle with continuous snow removal and suspended business. The storm era lasts six days and marks an unprecedented spring disruption.
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Detroit
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Calumet
Houghton County
Menominee
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Harry
Welyn
Durance Vile
Tober
Wilbur F. Steele
Pfaff
Dyes
Broad Way Central Hotel
Publishers’ Press
Foreman Smith
Harry C. Brearley
Oscar A. Pink
Henry Co
Malcolm
William
Smith
Brearley
Longfellow
Comstock
No. 10
Bank Examiner
Committee OF Stockholders
Seavy
Robert M. Allen
Fountain Inn
Helb
Stevens
City Hall
Platt
J. Hl
Mr. Painter
McKee
Mitchell
Michigan
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