Rocco Calonoutti Faces Long Penitentiary Term
Rocco Calonoutti showed distress in his jail cell as he awaited transport to the penitentiary for an 11 year 10 month sentence for killing John Pardoe at Edenburg. The December term saw three murder trials listed, many pleas, and county costs near $1,000 for jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocco Calaonoutti
John Pardoe
Edenburg
Rocco
Brown
Roces
Charley Miller
Adam Kirkwood
William Roney
Wallace
Thoee
Lawrence County
DeNormandie
Petit J
Dixmont
Samuel Phillips
Warkhouse
Huntingdon
Miller
Wiliam J. Moffatt
Charles Kk. Mehard
Mehard
J. Lee McFate
McFate
Mr. Medard
Rocco Calaonvutti
George Dunkle
George Cramer
Martin
Cramer
Wm. Roney
Philip Newton
John Hunter
Huntington Reformatory
Fred Moore
Bert Greet
Jay Evans
Bert Fisher
Warren Alblett
Wm. Gregg
Law Library
Frank Conti
Jack Carbon
Rosa Price
John Jackoski
Further Evidence Links Frank Graham to Robberies and Horse Theft
New Brighton reports another link in the chain against Frank Graham as Officer Chambers recovers Rice A. Fowler’s horse, allegedly stolen by Graham in late November. Graham admits guilt after interrogation and is connected to transfers through Perry township and Portersville. Myrtle Buchanan and Verna Powell face $500 bonds for receiving stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brighton News
Frank Graham
Chambers
New Brighton
Rice A. Fowler
Graham
Fowler
Wright
Cowan
Howarth
Myrtle Buchanan
Verna Powell
James Piper
Threatened suicide case ends with lurking danger in city lockup
John Pardick a known figure in police circles was arrested Tuesday evening after forcing entry drunk at 16 North Beaver street. He promised Chief Horner to kill himself in the lockup but remained alive and seriously ill Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pardick
Hlorner
Farrell
North Beaver Street
Pardick
Horner
James Cameron narrowly escapes death in runaway mill accident
James Cameron of Edenburg had a narrow escape when a wagon toppled at Cox sawmill midway between Edenburg and Mr. Jackson. The frightened team bolted after steam was released, throwing Cameron from the wagon and passing over his leg causing serious injuries. The wagon broke, harness ruined, but the horses remained unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cameron
Edenburg
Cox
Jackson
Cameron
Mr. Cameron
Penitentiary Warden Visits City
Dr. J. Me. Johnston warden of the Western penitentiary at Allegheny spent Wednesday evening in the city. He met Sheriff Brown ex Mayor Warnock and Chief of Police Horner. He spoke of Lawrence county prisoners at Riverside and noted his military style of prison discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Me. Johnston
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny
Brown
Warnock
Horner
Lawrence County
Riverside
Johnson
United States Regular Army
Taylor Township sues B&O Railroad over Chewton road cut
A statement of claim for an equity suit by Taylor township supervisors alleges the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad cut eight to 12 feet in Chewton road near the junction rendering the highway impassable. The case is set for Friday morning arguments with attorneys John G. McConahy and Archie W. Gardner representing the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Township
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Chewton Road
John G. McConahy
Archie. W. Gardner
Railroad Employee Ban On Side Businesses
The Pennsylvania Railroad prohibits workers from engaging in any other business while employed. Officials say employees must devote their time to railroad service, and outside ventures such as restaurants coal yards or saloons hinder performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Letters Issued for Igoe Estate in New Castle
Letters of administration were issued Saturday by Register and Recorder A. Hyde to James J. Igoe in the estate of Mary A. Ryan, deceased, of New Castle. Fresh cows and close springers and a good lot of stock, steers, etc. Also 3 colts. Inquire of George Martin, one mile south of Princeton, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. «. Hyde
James J. Igoe
Mary A. Ryan
New Castle
George Martin
Princeton
Ten Cases at January Term of Common Pleas Court
The January term of common pleas court will be one of the shortest in history with ten cases scheduled for trial. Several cases were moved from December, and most major civil actions were continued to March. Trials include Julius Cosel and Cosel vs Hart, Robert H. Jenks Lumber Co. vs East End Lumber Co., and others, with multiple assumpsit and non assumpsit actions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Blevins
Miller
Julius Cosel
Jacob Cosel
Live
John (. Hart
Ellen T. Hart
A. D
Falls-Underwood
John G. McConahy
Robert H. Jenks Lumber Company
East End Lumber Company
W. H. Falls
Humphrey & Hughes
Solomon Shilling
Caroline Deemer
David Strohacker
Leech A. Grove
Greggry & Dickey
Charles G. Alexander
KE. M. Hamilton
Gregory & Dickey
William GC. Black
George A. McKee
Reynolds
J. Norman Martin
Martin W. Ritchie
Lee R. Gordon
L. Maber
Samuel White
Fort Pitt Gas Company
Chas, G. Martin
Thomas Boyd
Frank Blackstone
Robert Fulkerson
C. W. Fenton
Oscar L. Jackson
G. Alexander
Andrew Dieterte
H. Cooper
New Castle
Lumber & Construction Company
H. W. Grigsby
Damages hearing set for land taken by Pittsburg railway
Viewers to determine damages to Christina Gleghorn’s property in Mahoning township will meet at 10 am January 6 1903. Pittsburg Youngstown and Ashtabula Railroad doubles tracks along their line and needs additional land beyond the current right of way as work progresses swiftly from Mahoningtown toward Lawrence Junction. A board appointed by Judge Wallace to arbitrate damages includes Hugh S. Boyd Charles Matthews John L. Thompson William Co Wilson Almatrim Beatty Stewart Thompson and George W. McCracken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Gleghorn
Pittsburg
Youngstown
Mahoning River
Mahoningtown
Wallace
Greghorn Farm
Hugh 8. Boyd
Charles Matthews
John L. Thompson
William Co. Wilson
Almatrim Beatty
Stewart Thompson
George W. McCracken
First Death Among Local Ex-Sheriffs Triggers Remembrance
The death of ex Sheriff William G. Warnock recalls that this county has not seen an ex sheriff die in about 20 years. Since Lawrence county formed, 18 sheriffs have served and nine remain living: Thomas McConnell James H. Cooper W. G. Milter Alex Richardson William F. Douds B. W. Lell William Douthitt William Becker and Charles Matthews. The oldest is Thomas McConnell, father of Hon. Malcolm McConnell of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Warnock
Lawrence County
Thomas McConnell
James H. Cooper
W. G. Milter
Alex Richardson
William F. Douds
W. le
Pittsburg and Lake Erie plans park improvements near Aliquippa
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad will spend about 20000 dollars to improve Aliquippa park owned by the railroad and add to Woodlawn Beach’s beauty with possibly another 10000 dollars. Aliquippa park lies 28 miles from Pittsburg with a four track system aiding access and popularity. Woodlawn Beach, 155 miles away, attracts extensive excursion business from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Prison sentences handed to Rocco Calaonvulti and Mardecco
Rocco Calaonvulti and Domenick Mardecco were sent to the penitentiary by Sheriff Brow Friday morning for manslaughter and assault and battery. Calaonvulti received 11 years and ten months with possible reduction for good behavior while Mardecco drew nine years. The men were confined on the jail's second floor with Paolo nearby. The cost of jury and witness fees plus interpreter payments added to county expenses, with Frank Conti and Jogepi Natali serving as interpreters and Natali previously serving as Italian vice consul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calaanvi
Domenick Mardecco
Brow
Rocco
Mardeeco
Mardocco
Frank Paolo
Edenburg
Mardeccoe
Wallace
Mardecco
Rocco Calaonvulti
Frank Conti
Jogepi Natali
Natali
Allegheny County
Boy Injured in Dog Attack Near Princeton
Karl Cine son of G L Cine near Princeton sustained severe head face and hand injuries after a vicious dog belonging to a relative attacked him. The dog was beaten off and later shot. Wounds were cauterized to prevent infection and possible hydrophobia, though rabies was not believed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
G. L. Cine
Princeton
Earl
Frank Graham Committed for Trial on Robbery Charges
Frank Graham of Homewood confessed to two robberies at A. M. Leaner’s hardware store and was committed to jail for trial. He was arrested in New Brighton after an attempted escape, waived a prelim hearing, and led police to recovered plunder including two shotguns and razors sold to foreigners in Chewton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Frank Graham
Homewood
Strayer
Graham
A. M. Leaner
Upper Seventh Avenue
New Krighton
Dalrymple
Chambers
Chief Strayer
New Brighton
Officer Strayer
Squire Piper
Chewton
Burial of Pittsburg man who died by his own hand
The body of J. F. Burke, a Pittsburg native who died by his own action near Baldwin & Graham stove works on December 31, was buried in New Castle Tuesday afternoon after three weeks without information on relatives. Pittsburg police were notified but no kin were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Burke
Pittsburg
Baldwin & Graham Stove Works
Dunn & Rice
McAleese
Estate of Llewellyn Morgan Administrator Appointed
In the estate of Llewellyn Morgan a local man who died while visiting England, his brother John Morgan of the Fifth ward is named administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Morgan
England
John Morgan
Fifth Ward
Testamentary Letters Issued In Rhodes Estate
Recorder A C Hyde issued Letters Testamentary Monday to Robert P Rhodes and George P Rhodes of this city in the estate of their mother Elizabeth Rhodes deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hyde
Robert P. Rhodes
George P. Rhodes
Elizabeth Rhodes
Recall of Whissen Stock Deal Highlights a Chicago Swindle
The case recalls James Whissen of this city purchasing 20 000 shares of Central Idaho Gold Mining stock for 5000 and dying with belief in its value. New York and Chicago inquiries focus on William H. McNutt accused of swindling Willard Block of 13000 in a fake mining scheme and involving a 20 000 share block sold at 65 cents per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whissen
Central Idaho Gold Mining Company
New Castle
New York
Whissen
Chicago
Pittsburg
William H. McNutt
New York City
McNutt
S&s
United Telephone & Electric Company
Charles Williard
Williard
Ludlow
Central Idaho
Block
Mason
James Lonergan
Edward Shults
Wellington Hotel
Mr. Ludlow
Daniel A. McCullum
Dan Sheffield
Dan Kelly
Mason Shiuly
A. J. Poindexter
Dex
Carbury’s
Archer Avenue
Ed Shults
Danny
Jim Lonergan
Lonergan
Mr. Indian
Bel
Poindexter
Central Office
Tombs
Williamd T. Black
Cress
Milke Sues Stoltz for $5000 Slander Claim
Louis Milke of North Beaver township sues Mike Stoltz for slander claiming Stoltz accused him of stealing cash from Stoltz during last summer and damaged his reputation. Milke seeks $5000 in damages citing the presence of witnesses at the statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gardner
Louis Milke
Mike Stoltz
North
Beaver Township
Mike
Stoltz
Covert
Milke
William Fullerton
Glenn Cleghorn
Hunter Says Conspiracy Involving Five Men Aimed at Killing Family
A Louisville telegram quotes United States minister to Guatemala W Godfrey Hunter saying he will not return to Kentucky until conspirators are jailed. He alleges five men planned to kill his son W Godfrey Hunter Jr and caused the death of William Fitzgerald. His son cites a $3000 payment to Fitzgerald and asserts it supports the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
W. Godfrey Hunter
United States
Guatemala
William A. Hunter
Kentucky
Dr. Hunter
W. Godfrey Hunter, Jr
James G. Mailey
William Fitzgerald
New Castle Man Falls Through Trestle Near Thompson's Pottery
Frank Stubbs of New Castle fell through a trestle on the C and P road by Thompson's pottery late Friday night and was jailed at East Liverpool. He recovered enough to walk from the city hall after suffering swollen eyes and confusion, and he said he would return to New Castle with mayoral help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool Tribune
Frank Stubbs
Thompson's Pottery
New Castle
East Liverpool
County Delays in Paying Sheep Claims
County lags in settling sheep damage claims filed at the courthouse for dogs killing or wounding sheep. William M. Sankey of Shenango township received $ in late November for two sheep killed, a claim filed November 29 last year. December saw few claims and William Houk of Slippery Rock township asks $11 for one killed and four wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Sankey
Shenango Township
William Houk
Slippery Rock Township
Ellwood Power Co Tests New Machinery
Ellwood Power Company tested its newly installed machinery in Wednesday’s afternoon session. The plant operated satisfactorily and officials say the facility is now among the county’s best equipped. Wiring crews will begin work citywide immediately, with potential electric lighting for Ellwood City on the horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Power Company
Ellwood City
Ellwood
New Castle
Electric
Horse Thief Caught In Youngstown Rig Swindle
Charles McClain, arrested on North Phelps street, Youngstown, turned out to be the man who hired C P Craig’s buggy hours earlier. He had just agreed to sell the rig for 65 dollars, and an officer in plain clothes aided the arrest. McClain claimed it was a joke. he is bound over to court for stealing a livery rig and jailed for trial. He is described as a pottery worker from East Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McClain
Craig
New Castle
Cubbison
Stitt
Youngstown
McClain
Mt. Jackson
East Palestine
Pittsburg and Lake Erie Buy New Castle Land at High Price
The Pittsburg and Lake Erie's purchase of the Palmer property at New Castle Junction for about 10 300, via Luther Sample, covers Bly acres along the Shenango river east bank between the Baltimore and Ohio tracks and the local Lake Erie branch. The sale marks a record price near 1600 per acre, with the land formerly owned by the late Captain Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad
New Castle Junction
Luther Sample
Seventh Ward
Shenango
Baltimore & Ohio
Lake Erie
Palmer
Pensions Granted To New Castle Residents
A pension of $17 monthly is awarded to George Carney of New Castle. Eva Hammet of New Castle receives $12 a month. James Freeland of Newport gets $6 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carney
New Castle
Eva. Hammet
James Freeland
Newpoort
Holiday Slippers and Shoes Going Fast at Crouch Marquis
The Ship will unload the remaining stock of holiday slippers and shoes over the next three days and sell at current rapid-moving prices.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lons
Dan O'Reilly
W. A. Redding
Black
Devel
Hunter
Ellwood Power CO
Crouch Marquis
Washington St
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