Landmark Standard Oil retrial opens in Chicago district court
In Chicago the federal court begins voir dire for a retrial of the Standard Oil case with 150 Northern Illinois residents named to panel. Government prosecutors seek 1,462 counts of Elkins Act rebates and a potential maximum $10,609,000 penalty. the original trial in 1907 ended in guilty verdicts and appeals.
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United Press
Chicago
Standard of! Company
United States District Court
Veniremen
Vou Cane
A. B. Anderson
Illinois
United States District Attorney
Sims
James Wilkerson
Harry Parrish
John §. Miller
Moritz Rosenthal
A. K. Moldy
Elkins
Federel
Kenesaw M Landis
Standard Oil Company
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Landis
Grosscup
Appellate Court
Circuit Court
Bonaparte
Supreme Court of the United States
Spreme
John S. Miller
YW C T U to hold oratorical contest Friday at church
The Y. W. C. T. U. will host an oratorical contest Friday evening in the Second United Presbyterian church. The winner will receive a silver medal.
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Second United Presbyterian Church
News Marathon Racers Meet at The News Office
Runners entered in The News Marathon are summoned to a Wednesday 7 o clock meeting at The News office. Instructions and complete arrangements for the event will be made. Attendance is important for participation details and contest matters.
Arrest Near Midnight At Home In Kitchen Incident
A man was arrested near midnight at his home kitchen area following an incident. Authorities reported the arrest occurred inside the residence with no further immediate details released.
Union Township Man Arrested in Riblet Robbery
John Layton of Union township was arrested at his home on a charge of robbing J. C. Riblet near Nashua. Detectives Logan Norris and Riblet waited in the house until Layton returned, then arrested him after a struggle. Riblet identified canned fruit as stolen property. Reed of West New Castle was later arrested for complicity.
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John Layton
Union Township
J. C. Riblet
Nashua
Layton
Logan
Norris
Riblet
Alderman Magné
Robert Reed
West New Castle
Alleged Joke Sparks Violence at Shoe Shop Fight
Joe Amato’s shoe shop on South Jefferson Street saw three friends of cobbler assault Joe Pisano after a joking remark. Stil ots caused Pisano to receive a bad head cut and Amato a cut to the arm. Tony Diamantino was arrested by Officer Davidson and held for further disposition. Pisano was treated by a physician.
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Joe Amato
Jefferson Street
Long Avenue
Joe Pisano
Pisano
Amato
Tony? Diamantino
Davidson
Alderman Green
Father DeMita Libel Case Heard in Alderman Court
The case of Father Nichol De Mita of St. Vitus Church against R. Cresci for criminal libel was before Alderman Green on a preliminary hearing. Cresci, a New Castle resident, has been editor of La Gazetta in Youngstown. The February 13 article, the priest alleges, was untrue and caused great injury.
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Nichol de Mita
St. Vitus Roman Catholic Church
R. Cresci
Alderman Green
Cresci
New Castle
Youngstown
la Gazetta
Father de Mita
Will Your Letter Be On This Book
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin February 23. Miss Frances Livingston of Boyd Wisconsin sought husbands by advertising for letters from men across the country. She planned to publish the responses in a book but chose a husband who failed to meet expectations. After a month of marriage she returned home and threatens vengeance.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
Frances Livingstone
Boyd
Birthday party for Myrtle Stitzinger
Five year old Myrtle Stitzinger daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Stitzinger Rhodes Place entertained a group of playmates at home from 2 to 5 pm Saturday with games and a luncheon served to the children.
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Myrtle Stitzinger
A. E. Stitzinger
Rhodes Place
Heiress Marries Astor Scion in 69 Heritage Affair
A 26 year old heiress weds a scion of the Astor family in a high society ceremony. The marriage links two prominent lineages and attracts noted guests to the mansion. The couple plans a late spring reception.
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ASTOR
Curious New York Got No Glimpse Wedding Tale in Morristown
Morristown New Jersey February 23 Miss Sylvia Green daughter of Mrs Hettie Green and Matthew Astor Wilkes wed at St Peters church with Rev Philomen F Sturges presiding. The Green entourage traveled from Hoboken where Mrs Green declined comment. Continuous crowd expectations failed as nuptials occurred quietly.
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United Press
Morristown
N. J
Sylvia Green
Hettie Green
Matthew Astor Wilkes
St. Peter's Church
Philomen F. Sturges
Sturges
Hoboken
Astor Family
Bryan Ready to Be Nominated Again if Party Desires Him
William J. Bryan says he will consider another presidential run if the people and his party demand it. He notes he is not an out and out candidate but would refuse if forced by the public and party. Four years is a long time and he has other work to do.
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Bryan
Denver
William J. Bryan
Two Arrests by State Police at Hillsville Carnival
State police arrested two men, Tom Robb and Sam Senescoch, after a masked carnival celebration in Hillsville on Sunday. They were brought before Squire Martin on disorderly conduct charges and fined five dollars each on Monday night.
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Hillsville
Tom Robb
Sam Senescoch
Squire Martin
Boy Arrested On A Serious Charge In Local Case
Herpert Jines, a young colored boy employed by Peter Coup, was arrested by the police Monday night on a serious charge. He will be turned over to Officer George Per mer for transport back to Mor ganze.
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Herpert Jines
Peter Coup
Jines
George Permer
Morganze
Atlantic Ave Widening Favored in Town Meeting
Town officials favored plans to widen Atlantic Avenue citing improved traffic flow and safety. Public support centered on capacity upgrades and potential economic benefits for nearby businesses.
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Atlantic Ave
Opening Atlantic avenue to create direct New Castle highway
An ordinance to open Atlantic avenue from Etna street to the city line and widen the road to Washington will be drafted for the next council meeting. A viewers committee urged opening and grading the street soon to connect business districts. Damages to property owners, including J D Lowery of 46 Atlantic avenue, were discussed and his house may need relocation. Continued on Page Ten.
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Atlantic Avenue
Sixth Ward
Etna Street
Washington
New Castle
Seventh Ward
J. D. Lowery
Lowery
Grifith
Robbery Report Near Hillsville Aims to Explain Conflicting Story
State police responded to a 3 PM report of a holdup near the Carbon limestone quarries. An Austrian man with a badly mutilated hand was found and provided varying tales of robbery, first claiming $65 then $20. Police suspect the man shot himself accidentally and fabricated the robbery tale.
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Hillsville
Jury split on Patterson case against The News
The News reports a juror split of eight to four for The News initially in the Patterson versus The News case. After deliberation the verdict shifted to ten for the defense and two for the prosecution with two jurors switching sides for a nominal damages offer.
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W. E. Patterson
Patterson
Trial opens in Carmack murder case with Sharp on stand
Nashville testimony resumes as John D. Sharp faces cross examination in the murder trial of John D. Sharp Col. Duncan Cooper and Robin Cooper. Prosecutor J D Garner presses Sharp while Cooper recalls his early career and ties to Carmack noting a December 1904 letter from Carmack. Page Eight continues.
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Nashville
Tenn
John D. Sharp
J. D. Garner
Col. Cooper
Robin Cooper
Senator Carmack
Garner
Sharp
John Sharp
Col
Duncan Cooper
Murry County
the American
Bob” Taylor
Carmack
United States
Taylor
Congress
Senate
Washington
Hoffman House
New York
Michell
Oregon
Panama Canal
Local Men Attend National Presbyterian Brotherhood Meeting
A group of men from the Presbyterian churches in this city will attend the national convention of the Presbyterian Brotherhood in Pittsburg. The event, held at First Presbyterian church, is billed as the largest laity gathering in church history with national speakers. W. L. Pyle will represent Central Presbyterian and Rev. A. B. McCormick plans to travel to Pittsburg Wednesday.
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Presbyterian
The
Presbyterian Brotherhood
First Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
W. L. Pyle
Central Presbyterian
A. B. McCormick
Rumor of Steer Tin Mill Startup Circulated
A report suggested the Steer tin mill would start soon. Manager B J Ross dismissed the rumor saying nothing definite is known at the company offices.
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B. J. Ross
Roosevelts Attend Funeral of Young Nephew
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will travel to Henderson House in Herkimer County New York to attend the funeral of Stewart D. Robinson the president's nephew who died after falling from a Harvard College window Saturday night. They will return to Washington after the services.
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Washington
Reduction in Steel Prices Spurs Trade Boom
A notable drop in steel prices triggers a surge in trade activity as manufacturers and distributors report higher demand and stronger orders across markets. Prices easing prompts buyers to restock and expand production lines.
Steel rails likely spared from price cuts in open market
New York reports that five major steel firms exempt rails from market cuts. United States Steel and others deny new price schedules, while Elbert Gary warns wage cuts could follow tariff reductions.
Flood Likely After Heavy Rain Near Ellwood City
Heavy rain this forenoon with more forecast this afternoon caused business suspension in Ellwood City. Councilman Kirk reports 0.67 inches of rainfall by 11 a.m. with the Neshannock and Shenango rivers rising. residents near the river should prepare for a flood as the day progresses.
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Kirk
Ellwood City
Washington Street
Neshannock
Shenango
International Master House Painters Convention Opens in Baltimore
One thousand delegates from the United States and Canada attended the first day of the 25th annual convention of the International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators in Baltimore. The four day event began this morning with a business session and a reception planned for President Van Sycle.
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United Press
Baltimore
United States
Canada
International Association of Master House Painters and Decorators
van Sycle
Death Record Notices for Agnes Loudon and Others
Brief death notices list Agnes Bartlet Loudon aged six days of 462 1 2 South Mill Street and entries for Mrs F S Brenneman age 36 carrier, Lawrence Meehan 76 of Pittsburg, and Samuel Frank Ferguson two from Niles.
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Agnes Bartlet Loudon
South Mill Street
F. S. Brenneman
Carrick
Lawrence Meehan
Pittsburg
Samuel Frank Ferguson
Niles
Auto order cancelled by councils
A municipal action cancels an auto order amid council review. Officials cite procedural concerns and fiscal accountability as the basis for the reversal.
Street Committee Not Unanimous Over Buzz Wagon Purchase
A joint city council session opposed a $1,750 automobile for street officials and committee members. The committee was urged to cancel the order with a report due next meeting. Several councilmen questioned consultation and consent, while others favored buying a cheaper car or returning the machine.
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Dunlap
McCready
Fike
Rae
Genkinger
Common Council
Gardner
J. C. Raney
Mr. Raney
Teddy Disappoints Fat Job Hunters
President dent refuses to make new political appointments, causing anxiety among senators and representatives who promised posts. Rep Hepburn pressed for Herman Reeves to be named federal judge in Alaska but was informed the plan stands. Sen Curtis and Sen Flint report similar disappointment over expected posts.
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Washington
Representative Hepburn
White House
Herman Reeves
Alaska
Curtis
Kansas
Flint
California
Wooley Leaves Prohibition Party and Shifts Support
John G. Wooley, once Prohibition party presidential candidate in 1900, announces he is no longer connected with the party. He will work for the cause within another major party, saying the Prohibition movement achieved its national goal and its usefulness has ended.
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Omaha
Prohibition Party
John G. Wooley
Wooley
Rev Rendall Is Released From Ellwood City Church
Shenango presbytery met at Central Presbyterian Church to act on Rev Hugh Rendall of Ellwood City requesting release from his pastorate. The congregation, represented by Elder Humphries, reluctantly agreed. presbytery granted the request. Rev Charles Fehl appointed moderator of the Ellwood session. Rendall will join Devon in the Chester presbytery near Philadelphia.
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Shenango
Ellwood
Rendell
Devon
Philadelphia
Chester
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New York Central & Hudson River Railroad
United States Steel Corporation
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Cambria Steel Company
Lackawana Steel Company
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