Rosena Fate Delays Jury in Rosent Murder Trial
Fred Rosent pleads not guilty as jury selection wears on for the murder case of John Coecho. A third panel is summoned after 48 jurors and a 24 member special panel fail to yield an impaneled jury due to fixed opinions and fear of bias among prospective jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
John Coccho
Will
Fred Rosent
John Coecho
iNews
Herald
Porter
Sheriff Weddington
Death penalty case of Fred Rosena in county court
The article describes Fred Rosena facing murder charges in a county court with jurors questioned on capital punishment, the judge’s dramatic indictment reading, and the lengthy process of selecting a jury amid pretrial public attention and partial newspaper exposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
Frank Waddington
Av. J. Moffett
Wylie McCaslin
Charles H. Young
Roy M. Jameson
Porter
Rosena
John Coccho
Charles ‘Andrews
Andrews
Men Who Decide Rosena's Fate
The jury list selecting the panel to decide Rosena's fate includes Thomas Donley from Washington to hip and William McConaby of North Beaver among others. The roster features carpenters, masons, plasterers, clerks, and several farmers from wards and towns such as Wilmington, Hazel Dell, Pulaski, Slipperyrock, and Mt. Air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda
Thomas Donley
Washington
William McConaby
North Beaver
A. M. Stewart
Carpenter
J C. Ramsey
Mason
Isaac T. Gibsn
Wilmington
Cassius R. Ralph
John Cunningham
Hazel Dell
William Horne
Pulaski
James van Meter
R. S. Cunningham
Slipperyrock
J. Wylie Lusk
Mt. Oar
Charles Mayberry
Second Ward
William Stewart Dies Suddenly in Shenango Township
William Stewart 62 died of heart trouble near Warnock schoolhouse in Shenango township after visiting a neighbor. He lived at 226 Pittsburg street with his daughter Mrs. Frank Weitz and is survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, two brothers, and several sisters. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Epworth M B Church with burial in Oak Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Pittsburg Street
Warnock School
Shenango Township
John S. Henderson
Center Church
Henderson
Mr. Stewart
Beaver County
Lawrence County
Petersburg
Frank Weitz
Stewart
Methodist Episcopal Church
Knights of Pythias
Jacob Pitts
Wampum
Frank Inks
Pittsburg
Linnie Stewart
Philadelphia
Epworth M. B
Oak Park Cemetery
Y M C A Secretary to Speak at Mahoningtown Church
A mass meeting is set for next Sunday at 2 30 PM in Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church. M W Callender of Pittsburg general secretary of the Pennsylvania railroad Y M C A will address the crowd on A Wreck at the Terminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown Presbyterian Church
M. W. Callender
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Y. M. C. A
Indicted in Murder Case Ties to Rosena Family Incident
The article reports an indictment in a murder case connected to John Coccho visiting the Rosena home on a Sunday. After an argument over a wife’s defense, Rosena, angered by Coccho's remonstrance, allegedly retrieved a gun and Coccho fled to a rear fenthouse on Valentine Street. Continued on Page Nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coccho
Coccho
Rosena
Valentine J Street
Mrs Hains May Con Stand For The State
Mrs Peter C Hains, wife of the murdered William E Annis, signified willingness to testify for the prosecution in the Thornton Jenkins Hains trial. She would relate how she was restrained from aiding her husband by T Jenkins Hains and how Hains allegedly fired after declaring the affair his to manage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
United Press
Flushing
L. L. Dee
Thornton Jenkins Hains
William E. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Darrin
New York
Annis
McIntyre
Bayside Yacht Club
William K. Annis
Better
P. C. Hains
Roosevelt frames Pulitzer as libelous over Panama Canal deal
President Roosevelt delivers a forceful message to Congress denouncing Joseph Pulitzer and The World for Panama Canal purchase allegations. He accuses critics of libel, promises government action, and cites evidence to show the stories are false and aimed at political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Panama Canal
Mr. Pulitzer
United States
Panama
Indianapolis
the News
Delevan Smith
Smith
New York
World
Pulitzer
Charles P. Taft
W. H. Taft
Douglas Robinson
Panama Purchase
Mr. Robinson
Mr. Taft
Telephone War Cost Exceeds 100 Million Says Experts
In Cleveland Ohio experts estimate the long running Bell company battle with independents has cost over 100 million dollars. The United States Telephone Company filings claim Bell spent 18 million in Ohio alone. They warn the national economic loss from patent expiration fights is incalculable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland,o
Bell Company
United States Circuit Court
United States Telephone Company
Ohio
Telephone Trust
Burton Powder Co to Enlarge Plant
Burton Powder company of Pittsburg plans a larger plant at the current site near Hillsville in Lawrence county. The 850-keg works at Quakertown Falls would double capacity and output. No stock on hand now, but orders extend for several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Powder Company
Pittsburg
Quakertown Falls
Lawrence County
Hillsville
Death Record Notes for William Stewart and Others
Death notice fragment lists William Stewart age 63 of 226 Pittsburg Street and several kin: Mrs Charles Rhodes 24 New Galilee, Mrs Nancy Newton 77 Orrville, Mrs Dorcas Gaskill 83 Warren Ohio, David G Phillips, Sharon James Laird 62 Pittsburg, George Burtch 24 New Wil-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stewart
Pittsburg Street
Charles Rhodes
New Galilee
Nancy Newton
Orrville
Dorcas Gaskill
Warren
Ohio
David. G. Phillips
Sharon
James Laird
Pittsburg
George Burtch
New Wil
The News Dominates In Local Paper Readership
Tests in the Rosena murder trial show seven times as many readers of The News as Heralds among 16 questioned under oath. Coliseum matinee coupons favored The News with 460 readers versus 216 for Herald. Friday free admissions had 250 News boys versus 124 Herald boys.
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Rosena
Herald
The
News
Coliseum
Wall Street Eyes Hughes Inquiry Pivots Toward Legislation
New York December 15. Wall Street reacts to Gov. Hughes special investigating committee, which will start proceedings with an organizational meeting tomorrow. Brokers expect incisive legislation despite the panel lacking power to force testimony. The 1100 members of the stock brokers association weigh impacts on the financial fabric of the commonwealth.
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New York
Wall Street
Gov. Hughes
Little Cowpath
Trinity
Toronto Works Find 100000-year-old Human Footprints
Workmen tunnel 37 feet deep in clay under Toronto Bay uncover footprints dated to 100000 years ago. Charcoal found in the interglacial deposit supports the age. This age places the find among the earliest human traces in America and highlights local archaeological significance.
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Toronto
Ont
Toronton Bay
America
Three Year Old Almost Burned In Crib Fire
The three year old daughter of T. M. Hamley of Youngstown started a crib fire with matches given by her small brother. She was nearly burned but is expected to recover.
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T. M. Hamley
Youngstown
Miss Hopper Concludes Visit to City
Miss Mary Johns Hopper the territorial secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association concluded her visit in this city Tuesday morning and left for Erie. She praised the association's progress and facilities including a cafeteria gymnasium classes educational programs and self support. She and local secretary Miss Grace Erhardt visited the silk mill at West Pittsburg to learn about employment for girls.
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Mary Johns Hopper
Territorial
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Erie
Hopper
Miss Hopper
Grace Erhardt
West Pittsburg
Annual Meeting of Congregation at First Christian Church
The First Christian church holds its annual meeting on Wednesday evening with an officer election and a special musical program. The women of Section Four will serve refreshments as the church roll is called and members answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of the First Christian Church
Women’s Union
Lakey Named Night Lieutenant Of City Police
Wilmont Lakey, former patrol driver under Mayors Warnock and Jackson, was appointed police lieutenant by Mayor Harry J. Lusk and confirmed by the select council. Peter J. Hillers, tin worker, was chosen as patrolman to replace ill incumbent John Smith. council also confirmed his appointment. Both begin duty tonight at 6 o clock and Lakey will serve immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmont Lakey
Warnock
Jackson
New Castle Contracting Company
Harry J. Lusk
Select Council
Peter J. H. Hillers
West Washington Street
John Smith
Lusk
Hillers
City Council Tables Plan for Public Works Board
City officials rejected a Fisher motion to create a city board of public works and elect it by council. Critics warned of cost and new offices, while supporters claimed better purchasing and economy. The measure was tabled amid debate and jokes about street committee influence.
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Board of Public Works
J. J. Fisher
Fisher
Board of Commissions
Genkinger
Rigby
Ohio
Cukerbraum
Street Committee
Newell's
McKee
Hiram Kildoo Severely Injured In Icy Fall
Hiram Kildoo of Butler Avenue is badly hurt after a fall on an icy sidewalk near his home. He fractured several small bones in a shoulder injury and remains hospitalized. Born near Rose Point, he spent most of his life in Lawrence County and moved to New Castle about six years ago. Authorities expect a recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Doo
Butler Avenue
Mr. Kildoo
Rose Point
Lawrence County
New Castle
Y M C A Plans Banquet For Evening Educational Classes
The Y M C A will host a banquet on January 8 for members of the educational classes. Dr. R M Russell of Westminster College is expected as principal speaker. About 60 men are enrolled in night classes, with term ending December 24 and new winter enrollees joining. The year’s work has been successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
R. M. Russell
Westminster College
Chester Morrow Suffered From Inflammatory Rheumatism
Chester Morrow of Boyles Avenue remains homebound five weeks with erysipelas and a recent flare of inflammatory rheumatism though not considered serious. Leo Collier, recently operated on at the hospital, is much improved and able to be out again.
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Chester Morrow
Boyles Avenue
Morrow
Leo Collier
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WM. Stewart
Warnock School House
Pennsylvania R. R. Association
Mrs. Hains
W. E. Annis
Peter
T. Roosevelt
N.Y. World
Ambassador
Cleveland Court
Burton Powder CO
Wall ST
Hughes
Mont Lakey
Board of Salaried
Employes
Hiram Kildoo
East Side
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