Black Hand May Be Linked to Hillsville Murder
Detectives search an abandoned Phillips farm coal mine for Raphael Collache in Hillsville after the Gillette murder. Italian suspects, Black Hand links, and a citywide hunt with pictures distributed to police and a coroner inquest planned as witnesses report sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Stewart
Medard
Raphael Collache
Frank Gillette
Hillsville
Lorgan
Phillips Farm
Collache
Murder in Hillsville prompts Italian uproar and hunt
In Hillsville a quarrel over an extra rail car ends with Colluche stabbing Gillette to death. Detectives find the suspects’ shanty emptied and plan a citywide search with Italian workers mobilized, pledging a 950 reward for the killer.
Army unit engages in covert pursuit through wooded area
A patrol team moved through woods near Edenburg in coordination with armed Italian forces. Two search parties progressed toward the Italians as they advanced east, with observers alerted along the route to stay vigilant. Continued on Page Five.
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Edenburg
Bankrupt trader Hempill faces creditor meeting in court
Gilbert T. Hempill a Washing ton street grocer filed for bankruptcy. Liabilities $5153 assets $4624 including $800 real estate $2000 stock and $1219 book accounts. Principal creditor J J Dean $900 next $800 to Geo McConnell. Seven creditors hold judgments. others unsecured. Meeting to elect a trustee scheduled. The Hague step up with Dutch government warning Castro of Venezuela.
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Gilbert T. Hempill
Washington Street
E. M. Underwood
J. J. Dean
Geo McConnell
Morgantown
Hempill
Castro
Venezuela
M. de Rus
Netherlands
Another Delay in Hains Case
New York August 22 Another postponement of the hearing for Captain Peter C. Hains Jr and T Jenkins Hains was announced at the Long Island City jail after a two hour conference between District Attorney Darrin and Hains chief counsel J F McIntyre The hearing had been set for Monday before Magistrate Gilroy and was delayed to avoid rushing the defense Reciprocal insanity is being discussed as part of the defense and alienists will be chosen for the trial of the killing of William Ke Annis counsel and a relative of the prisoners are consulting to decide which experts to call
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New York
Hains
Long Island City
Darrin
J. F. McIntyre
Gilroy
McIntyre
Peter C. Hains, Jr
T. Jenkins Hains
William KE. Annis
John F. McIntyre
Button maker's failed gamble ends in suicide
In New York on August 22 an elderly button maker Daniel J. Cleary hanged himself after investing his finances in campaign buttons for Hearst Johnson and Roosevelt. With no money and a stock of unused buttons he chose death.
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New York
Bryan
Taft
Daniel J. Cleary
Hearst
Johnson
Roosevelt
Death Record Emma Caroline Lawson at 130 Martin Street
Emma Caroline Lawson aged 68 is listed at 130 Martin Street in a death record. The brief entry notes her death without detailing cause or date. No additional relatives or event specifics are provided in the readable text.
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Emma Caroline Lawson
Martin Street
Public Opinion Tops Old Board in North Hill High Plan
The New Castle board faced libel suits after selecting Architect Eckles for a high school on a costly North Hill site without a taxpayer vote. Public opinion forced the ouster of eight aging board members and halted the costly plan, with new bids and reform anticipated. The paper urged fairness and warned against censorship.
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New Castle
Messrs. 8. A. Barnes
Seventh Ward
W. J. Chain
First Ward
Eckles
Barnes and Chain
Northhill
New Castle Board of Education
Visiting Friends In This Section
R C McClelland an old resident now in Andover Ohio visited New Castle on Friday to see friends. He called on his daughter Mrs Nellie Bate of Edenburg and recently returned from a trip through the great southwest where crops were in fine condition.
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R. C. McClelland
Andover
New Castle
Friends
McClelland
Nellie Bate
Edenburg
Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment
Great Southwest
Letters Issued in Three Estates
Letters testamentary in the estate of the late Robert J. Patterson of North Beaver township have been issued to his son Edward T. Patterson. Letters in the estate of Margaret A. Wettich have been issued to J. W. Rhodes, and letters in the estate of Carolina Jack to E. T. Kurtz.
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Robert J. Patterson
North Beaver Township
Edward T. Patterson
Margaret A. Wettich
J. W. Rhodes
Carolina Jack
E. T. Kurtz
Not Sufficient Evidence Of Murder To Charge Johnston
Jim Johnston multiple aliases pleads guilty to three burglary and larceny charges from homes of Vincenzo Zucarello Dominick Colosine and Pasquelle Fragale. He was arrested in a box car with stolen items and denies involvement in the Evans murder, though detectives remain convinced he may be the killer and continuará investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Jim Johnston
Frank Jackson
William M. Brooks
Frank Scott
Coke Dick
O. H. P. Green
Vincenzo Zucarello
Dominick Colosine
Pasquelle Fragale
Johnson
J. W. McCullough
George H. Foulks
Johnston Jooen
Harry Evans
Willow Grove
J. H. Breen
Baltimore & Ohio Detectives
Johrston
Butler Officials Visit New Castle
City and county officials from Butler and Evans City toured New Castle with Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle street car officials. The visit included judges May or Bell and others, plus electric company leaders and local newspaper staff who praised New Castle fire services and the busy new electric interurban line.
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Butler
Evans City
Pittsburg
Harmony
New Castle
James M. Galbreath
J. M. Greer
E. E. Bell
William Douthett
J. W. Ritts
T. P. Mifflin
A. C. Troutman
A. E. Reiber
Levi Reiber
Citizen
C. E. Herr
Record
H. F. Rattigan
Herald
Electric Road
Cukerbraum Buys M. C. Winter Stock in Bankruptcy
The M. C. Winter gents’ furnishings store in New Castle was sold by Trustee L. M. Uber to M. L. Cukerbraum for 1600 dollars. Cukerbraum must vacate by mid September and plans a big sale next week to move the goods quickly. He promises prices that will astonish buyers.
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M. C. Winter
L. M. Uber
M. L. Cukerbraum
Washington Street
New Castle
Cukerbraum
King Casey Seat Sale Opens Monday At Opera House
Johnnie Ray presents King Casey at the opera house this season with an improved company. A Wednesday 4:30 PM game at Cascade park pits Mr. Ray's ball team against the Newspapermen, with no admission charged and a large crowd anticipated.
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Johnnie Ray
King Casey
Opera House
Neighbors clash over water pump dispute in Shenango
Ed Downy of Shenango township faced Alderman Ran ney on a charge of assault and battery filed by Andy Carlson over the use of a shared water pump. The dispute centers on Carlson’s claim to ownership and right to use the pump with further details to follow.
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Ed Downy
Shenango Township
Ranney
Andy Carlson
Carlson
Republicans Plan Youngstown Campaign Outing
At a Friday meeting at 8 L McCracken’s office the Young Men's Republican club voted to attend the September 6 opening campaign event in Youngstown. Officers named include President S L McCracken Secretary Charles H Young and Treasurer Harry Alexander. Committees for new members and uniforms were formed with Wil liam Eakin Reed English and Harvey E Martin. A follow up meeting is set for next Wednesday at Alderman Ranney’s office.
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Youngstown
Alderman Ranney
Charles G. Martin
John Elder
James A. Chambers
W. H. Falls
George W Johnson
John S. Oursler
David Jameson
Thomas W. Phillips
C. Ed Smith
O. H. P. Green
Charles Matthews
George L. Lamoree
Car Inspector Hurt After Being Caught Between Cars
C J Schooley of Pulaski road was badly hurt when an engine bumped two Lake Erie cars at Aliquippa Friday afternoon. He was repairing a car and was freed by others then taken by Dunn Rice ambulance to the hospital. His condition was not thought serious though internal injuries could not be ruled out.
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C. J. Schooley
Pulaski Road
Lake Erie
Mr. Schooley
Aliquippa
Dunn & Rice Company
Bryan Endorses Mur Mack Plans
Norman Mack chairman of the Democratic National Committee is fully backed by presidential nominee William J. Bryan after a conference at party headquarters. The Mack plan centers on financing the campaign by state committees and chairmen, building Bryan and Kern Clubs in each district, and massing top speakers in the Midwest to counter the Republicans.
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United Press
Chicago
Norman KE. Mack
William J. Bryan
Mack
Bryan and Kern
Middlewest
Golden Eagles to Hold Picnic at Rock Springs Park
Members of the Knights of Golden Eagle will hold a picnic at Rock Springs park Tuesday. The annual encampment of the order will be held there next week, with a large local crowd expected to attend.
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Knights of Golden Eagle
Rock Springs Park
Order
Harrison Street Lemons Vaiase Defeat Fay Street Club 23 to 12
After several Asseats at Fay street A C the Harrison street Lemons Vaiase won over the Bay street nine 23 to 12 Saturday morning.
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Fay Street A. C
Harrison Street
Lemons
Bay Street
System of Extortion at Ellwood Committee
A local committee in Ellwood faces accusations of coercive pressure and extortion tactics. Officials verify complaints and promise a formal inquiry. Community leaders call for transparency as residents report intimidation and demands for funds. Investigations focus on alleged coercive methods and potential legal breaches.
Officials Named in Borough Jail Extortion Probe
Witnesses testifying for the board of trade investigators accuse Captain Moon Burgess John H Hossler and Martin Reiner of extortion schemes at the borough lockup in Ellwood City. They recount payments ranging from 5.20 to 124.24 to obtain release and claim multiple charges across several witnesses.
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Ellwood City
Captain Moon
Martin Reiner
John H. Hossler
Board of Trade
Moon
Price Cuts and Police Appointment at Town Hearing
Testimony described price reductions from 124.40 to 15 for a disputed affair. Burgess Hossler reported no records for cases, and a $16 overpayment surfaced in the burgess First National bank account. Police committee named Edward Reilley pro tem, with a permanent appointment to come at the next council meeting.
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Burgess Hossler
Burgess
First National Bank
Edward Reilley
Board of Trade
Bennett Guest of Tape Worm Club at Neshannock Roast
Charles Bennett of Detroit, a former National League player, was the honored guest at a Tape Worm club corn roast at the club cottage on the Neshannock bank. The gathering brought together old timers and friends for a pleasant evening of old time stories and hearty eating.
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Charles Bennett
Detroit
Tape Worm Club
Neshannock
Bennett
Lifting Contest Set Between Albrecker and Hoyer for $600
George Albrecker of this city plans a dead weight lift match with John Hoyer of Syracuse New York the current world champion. The purse is $600 and the winner will claim the title with a 660 pound record at stake.
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George Albrecker
John Hoyer
Syracuse
N. Y
Hoyer
Sroee
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Colluche
Rocco
Jim
Colluche Brothers
Raphael
Rank Gillette
Black Handers
Miller’s Crossing
Young
Sharon Street
Hubbard
Sharon
Cox
Black Hand Society
Gilette
Atorney Young
Black Hand
Gillette
Johnston Quarry
Gilletto
Gastinger
Mahoning River
Erybody
Woods
Buton
vMcials
Hower
Captain Breen
Breen
Akron
Evans
New Castle Junction
Uber
Republican Club
Mur. Mack
Golden Eagles
Ellwood
Mittee
Burgess John H. Hossler
Reilley
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