Thaw Trial Opens with Focus on Insanity Defense
New York reports on the February start of Harry K. Thaw's trial for the murder of Stanford White. The defense aims to prove insanity and unwritten-law justification, with Dr C H Wiley testifying and Evelyn Nesbit Thaw expected to recount life events that shaped the case. The proceedings emphasize expert testimony and the questions of mental responsibility.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Stanford White
White
C. H. Wiley
Pittsburg
Jerome
Finsn
Dr. Wiley
Apstice Fitzgerald
Harry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Lawrence County School Directors Convene at Court House
A convention of the School Directors' association of Lawrence County will meet at the courthouse on Saturday to discuss education. Dr. Frank Hayes of Grove City College will speak on What Should be Taught in the Common Schools and Prof. G C Dickson of New Castle High School will discuss Secondary Education in Rural Schools.
Worst Storm of the Winter Grips Northeast Cities
The worst snowstorm of the winter paralyzes New York with two feet of snow and blizzard conditions across New England. Boston, New Haven, Washington, and Chicago report heavy snow, transportation disruption, and multiple injuries as crews brace for continued snowfall.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Chicago Franchise Up To Voters After Historic Council Action
Chicago moves the ten year street railway dispute to the spring election as city council approves the Chicago City Railway and Union Traction ordinances by 56 to 18. A referendum will decide if the ordinances take effect, with conditions on votes, guarantees, and bonds. Mayor Dunne voices dissatisfaction with the measures.
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Chicago
Chicago City Railway
Chicago Railways
Union Traction
Dunne
Notable figures in flux across early 20th century news
Mrs. George C. Lee of Boston lies seriously ill at home in Chestnut Hill. Dr James W. Simpson stands trial in Riverhead for his alleged murder of Hartley J. Horner. A voyage to Jamaica for submarine research departs with Prof A Agassiz. Mrs Mary E Bagis denounces voting rights for women in Albany, calling saloon supporters unworthy.
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George C. Lee
Boston
Mass
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Chestnut Hill
Kelly
James W. Simpson
Fifth Avenue
Ientist
Riverhead
L. L
Hartley J. Horner
Virginia
Charleston
S. C
A. Agassiz
Cambridge
Jamaica
Mary Ebagis
Senate
Albany
N. Y
Franchise Granted for Fifty Year Electric Line in Borough
The New Castle and New Wilmington Street Railway Co. won a 50 year franchise from New Wilmington Borough. Cars must run into New Castle within two years. Estimated build cost near $150,000 with $40,000 capital stock. plan details and funding still evolving. Dr. Russell backs the project as a public benefit and lobbies the New Castle council committee.
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New Castle
New Wilmington
G. E.hompson
John Anderson
Cers
J. H. Weary
J. J.shenhurst
G. H. Getty
C. E. Trainor
C . Freeman
C. New Wilmington
C. J. Kirk
Fall of Pole Ends Life at Ellwood City Plant
Elmer Erdley, 22, died at the Shelby Tube works in Ellwood City when a heavy pole fell during stack construction. He was trapped and died before aid arrived. The coroner's inquest found death accidental. Erdley’s home was Allegheny and the body was shipped there for burial.
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Elmer Erdley
Ellwood City
Shelby
Allegheny
Cox
Favor Shown Wilmington Trolley Line Approved by Council
Monday night the Wilmington to New Castle Harmony interurban line got a favorable committee report with amendments. The ordinance now envisions city revenue only if the line is sold or merged, joint track use on North Street and related streets with cost-sharing, student ride rates for parochial schools, and franchise provisions from Pittsburg Harmony Butler New Castle to be included. Continued on second page.
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New Castle
New Wilmington
Russell
Ohs
Smellberg
North Street
Mercer
Jefferson, South
Mercer Streets
Pittsburg, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Company
New Castle Eyes Brigade Encampment Site and Drills
New Castle eyes a possible National Guard Pennsylvania brigade encampment in July for ten days. Troop F seeks a 25 acre site near rail lines with water, while April inspection and May enlistments shape readiness. Sgt Stevenson resigns to Porto Rico. James Wallace fills his post as preparations for a grand military ball emerge.
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New Castle
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico
James Wallace
Four cases heard by Judge Porter on Monday
Judge Porter presided over four cases Monday afternoon. Mrs. Amelia Boston seeks damages from New Castle for a sidewalk injury, with W D Wallace for the plaintiff and James A Gardner for the city. Burgess John Hossler sues Ellwood City Electric Street Railway, argued by Gardner and Gregary for the plaintiff and J Norman Martin for the railway, and involved objections to transferring franchises to the Pittsburgh Butler Harmony and New Castle company.
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Porter
Amelia Boston
New Castle
W. D. Wallace
Boston
James A. Gardner
J. Norman Martin
Street Railway
Pittsburg, Butler, Harmony and New Castle Company
Strikers in Ashtabula Clash With Police A Fatal Battle
In Ashtabula County on February 5, Pittsburgh Construction workers and strikers fought with guns clubs and knives. One man, George Bueler, was found dead after the clash. Police anticipate a second outbreak as the strike drags on.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Ashtabula CO
Pittsburg Construction Company
George Bueler
New Wilmington Telephone stockholders meet to review system
A Monday stockholders meeting reported 60 subscribers and general satisfaction with the New Wilmington Telephone system. It linked with Union and Plain Grove networks, with Union only interchanging messages. Union seeks control, but holders are confident in service and returns. The venture is a 3,000 dollar limited partnership. the central station operates from a private house, and the system paid six percent on investment last year.
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New Wilmington Telephone Company
Union Telephone
Plaingrove
Union Company
New Wilington
New Wilmington
Central Station
First Bill Passes Both Houses In Harrisburg
The state legislature approves House Bill No. 1 to expand county commissioners powers to erect and replace bridges when current structures cannot handle public travel. The measure moves to the governor for approval.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Ice slip injures Mrs Evans near Simpson’s livery
Mrs. Joseph Evans slipped on ice near Simpson's livery and injured her right ankle. She will be confined to her bed for several days. On Sunday evening Lee Ayers, son of ex Sheriff Ayers, returned to a home fire after he had left to furnish the heater, finding the interior of the rooms ablaze and considerable damage done.
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Joseph Evans
Simpson
Lee Ayers
Ayers
Snow slide buries Monarch mountain camp in Colorado
A massive Monarch mountain snow slide near Salida Colorado last night buried up to twenty people. Mrs Fred Mason and an unknown man are confirmed dead with ten rescued unharmed. Several buildings including Steve Skinney’s spoon and Fred Schrader’s restaurant were destroyed and families of eight and five buried. A blizzard and 50 foot snow depth hinder rescue efforts as telephone lines summon aid. Monarch is among Colorado’s oldest mining camps.
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Denver
Colo
Monarch Mountain
Salida
Fred Mason
James Leekey
Steve Skinney
Spoon
Fred Schrader
Harrell
Stadler Property Transfers to Blanche Fultz
A deed recorded today transfers the Adolph Stadler property on Wallace Avenue to Blanche Fultz. The action ends the suit to compel Stadler to turn over the property per the agreement.
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Adolph Stadler
Wallace Avenue
Blanche Fultz
Mr. Stadler
Sudden Death of Squire James Smiley
Squire James Smiley, a respected Wayne township citizen and former justice of the peace, died Sunday at age 69 after a brief illness from pleurisy and pneumonia. He was born and lived his life in Wayne township and is survived by five children Ada, Claire, William, Mrs. Nathan Hazen and Mrs. John Myers.
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Squire James Smiley
Wayne Township
Mr. Smiley
Ada
Claire
William
Nathan Hazen
Ellwood City
John Myers
Pioneer Resident Elizabeth Jordan Dies in Hickory Township
Elizabeth Jordan 78 widow of George Jordan died at her son Joseph Jordan’s home in Hickory township after illness. A pioneer resident and Rich Hill church member, she leaves many children including George Jordan and J W Wad dington in the area, with funeral at Rich Hill church Wednesday. President Roosevelt enjoyed a heavy snowstorm and slipped away from secret service men for a four mile tramp.
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Elizabeth Jordan
George Jordan
Joseph Jordan
Hickory Township
Thomas Patterson
Eastbrook
J. W. Waddington
James Dunnan
Oregon
Ezekiel Nelson
Shenango Township
Rich Hill Church
Roosevelt
Secret Service
School Board Ten Faces Heater Bill Lawsuit
A lawsuit targets School Board Ten over a heater bill totaling 82000 dollars. The action names the district and alleges improper charges.
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School Board 10
Fight Likely Over School Heating Repair Claim
Thaddeus Stevens School faces a court fight as American Warming and Ventilating accuses the New Castle school board of overpayment for heating plant repairs. The company seeks 2590 dollars, after a 2000 dollar warrant was recalled and cancelled at a board meeting.
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New Castle
Ite
Thaddeus Stevens
Board of Education
C. H. Akens
Sait
J. J. Dean
A. Rigby
James Stevenson
Death of Red Jacket foreman John Conners at 52
John Conners, a 20 year foreman at the Red Jacket furnace and noted mill man, died Tuesday at 10 in his home 17 South Pine street after a year of illness and 13 weeks in bed Brights disease caused his death He was born in Ireland 52 years ago and came to this country 35 years ago He leaves a widow formerly Annie Lowery and nine children seven living James Michael Raymond Mrs Fred Miller and Misses Margaret and Mary all born in this city Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 from St Marys church with burial in St Marys cemetery.
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John Connors
Red Jacket
South Pine Street
Bright
Mr. Conners
Ireland
Michael Conners
Annie Lowery
Conners
James
Buffalo
Michael
Raymond
Fred Miller
Margaret
Mary
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Death Record Rh A Armstrong Rochester Pa
Death notices list Margaret F Leslie 69 108 Martin Street. Margaret Ann Biddle 70 English Avenue. Laura Book 40 Harlansburg. James Smiley Slippery Rock town. Elizabeth Jordan 78 Hickory Township. Harry Erdley Ellwood City. Ella Hopper City Home. John Conners 52 17 South Pine Street.
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Rh. A. Armstrong
Rochester
Margaret F. Leslie
Martin Street
Margaret Ann Biddle
English Avenue
Laura Book
Harlansburg
James Smiley
Slippery Rock Township
Elizabeth Jordan
Hickory Township
Harry Erdley
Ellwood City
Ella Hopper
City
John Conners
South Pine Street
Seven-year-old hurt on icy sidewalk near home
A seven year old son of Robert Williams of the Dafford block fell on the icy sidewalk Monday evening and received a deep gash in his head.
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Robert Williams
Dafford Block
Snow Tonight and Wednesday in Western Pennsylvania
Weather report for Western Pennsylvania notes snow tonight and Wednesday. In domestic news, Mrs. Thomas Waddington of Home Street travels to Warren after serious illness of daughter-in-law Mrs. Thomas RB. Waddington.
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Pennsylvania
Thomas Waddington
Home Street
Warren
Thomas RB. Waddington
Miss Mabel Frew Ill With Grip In Pittsburg Street
Miss Mabel Frew of Pittsburg street is ill with an attack of grip. The notice records her illness and street location without further details.
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Mabel Frew
Pittsburg Street
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STATE
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William Thaw
Thaw
Owens
James A. Chambers
New England
Weather Bureau
New Haven
Conn
Connecticut
Washington
Capitol
Castle Councils
R. M. Russell
D. D
Westminster College
Wilmington
Council
Stevenson
Srgeant B. EB. Stevenson
City of
Suore
Colorado
Monarch
Stadler
J. Smiley
Hickory
American Warming and Ventilating Company RE
Pell
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