Second Thaw trial opens with new jurors noted
In New York the Thaw case resumes with the first venue of 100 jurors dismissed for publication error. A fresh panel of 100 is summoned as the trial proceeds, with Justice Dowling spacing sessions and confirming juror one, Charles Grummels, a broker from Manhattan, will lead the panel. Evelyn Thaw appears in a youthful blue suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Justice Dowling
O'Colck
Garvin
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
White
Thaw
Penny
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn
Carnegie
Josiah Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Littleton
Charles E. Grummels
South Street
East 115Th Street
Typhoid Illness Strikes Local Child
Kenneth Miller III, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Miller of Young Street, is confined to home with an attack of typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Miller III
Kenneth
J. H. Miller
Young Street
Western Pennsylvania Snow Tonight and Tuesday Warmer
Snow is forecast across Western Pennsylvania tonight into Tuesday with warmer temperatures expected to follow. Accumulation amounts remain uncertain as a winter weather advisory potential looms for higher elevations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John Stillman Weds Miss May Peabody in Pittsburg
Washington street merchant John Stillman marries Boston actress May Peabody in Pittsburg on Sunday. Rabbi J Leonard Levy officiates at the temple ceremony attended by friends from New York Philadelphia and other cities. A dinner at Hotel Lincoln followed and the couple will reside at Fountain Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stillman
Washington Street
May Peabody
Boston
Mass
Pittsburg
J. Leonard Levy
New York
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Castle Square Opera Company
Castle Square Theatre
Isle of Spice
Akron
Mr. Stillman
Stillman
Span Beauty Doctor Convicted In Court
Arthur Span known as the beauty doctor was convicted in Pittsburg courts of practicing medicine without registration after a plea for mercy. Judge Kennedy fined him 300 dollars plus prosecution costs. The case recalls the Pulaski girl, Span's former secretary, whose death followed alleged misuse of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Span
Ethel Ferrer Gibson
Pittsburg
Kennedy
Pulaski
Span
King's Chapel
Ethel Ferrer
Bishop Burt Arrives in New York for Italian Mission Dedication
Bishop William Burt of Rome, head of the Methodist Episcopal movement in Italy, has completed southern conferences in Texas and reached New York. Rev. Higley, head of the Italian mission, invites him to visit this month for the Howard Street mission dedication and a date may be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burt
Rome
Italy
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Texas
New York
Higley
Howardtreet
Burt
Pittsburg Divine at First Baptist Church
Rev Geis of Pittsburg will occupy the pulpit at First Baptist Pittsburg next Sunday morning and evening. He comes not as a candidate having given up an excellent charge to begin this work. Rev Geis is secretary of the Home Missionary effort from Pittsburg to Erie among Slavs and Polacks. The pulpit was filled yesterday by Rev B D Stelle of Philadelphia who preached two fine sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geis
Pittsburg
First Baptist Church
Erie
B. D. Stelle
Philadelphia
National Cash Register Reopens Dayton Factory
Dayton factory reopens as 3000 men return to work. Company reports ample orders to sustain steady production.
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Dayton, O
National Cash Register Company
New County Officials Take Oath of Office This Morning
William A. Eakin of Hillsville was sworn in as register and recorder of Lawrence county by Prothonotary Charles H. Andrews. Eakin appointed J. T. Gleason as deputy, with three transcribing clerks Laura Warnock Grace Miller Beatrice Kelley keeping posts. Retiring A. C. Hyde to assist briefly. Andrews also swore in County Detective Creighton G Logan and Coroner J A Cox. Judge Porter and Jury Commissioners Solomon Aiken and J P Brest sworn to begin the jury wheel for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Eakin
Hillsville
Lawrence County
Charles H. Andrews
Mr. Eakin
J. T. Gleason
A. C. Hyde
Laura Warnock
Grace Miller
Beatrice Kelley
A. C
STANDARD ASKS SUPREME COURT ABOUT BIG FINE
A standard asks the Supreme Court to review a case over a large monetary penalty. The petition argues the fine is excessive and requests relief or recalibration. Key parties are not specified in the readable text. The move signals potential broader implications for penalties in similar disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Supreme Court
Government Presses Supreme Court in Rail Rebating Case
In Washington the Standard Oil firm asked to file a brief in the Great Northern case testing prosecutions under the Elkins act after Hepburn rate legislation. Government lawyers argued the Hepburn law did not repeal Elkins provisions and urged criminal action against railroad officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Great Northern Railroad
Landis
Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Great Northern
Bonaparte
M. B. Purdy
Elkins
Purdy
Great Northern Railroad Company
Will Boyd Named to New Castle Police Force
Will Boyd of West Washington street has been named a police recruit by Mayor Hainer awaiting council confirmation. He began duties Sunday night and is a prominent glass worker and longtime volunteer firefighter. Boyd fills the vacancy from Mike Dugan’s resignation.
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Will Boyd
West Washington Street
New Castle
Hainer
Select Council
Boyd
Fire Department
Mike Dugan
Burns Matched to Fight Jim Roche Irish Champion
London reports Tommy Burns the world heavyweight champion signed to a 20 round bout with Jem Roche the Irish champion under Marquis of Queensbury rules in Dublin on March 17. Purse is 7500 dollars with a 2500 dollar side bet. Richard Croker backs Roche. Burns must first beat Jack Palmer later this month. if Palmer wins the match could be canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tommy Burns
Jem Roche
Dublin
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
Ireland
Roche
Burns
Jack Palmer
Temple Club Receives Charter and Appoints Auditor
A charter was granted to the Temple Club, an Odd Fellows organization, by Judge Porter on Monday morning. The club focuses on literary and social aims and announces its first year board of governors: C. C. Thayer, C. H. Durant, Roy W. Hazen, A. S. Wilson, W. L. Campbell, Frank W. Meyers, and LeRoy Whiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Club
Judge Porter
Cc. C. Thayer
C. H. Durant
Roy W. Hazen
A. S. Wilson
W. L. Campbell
Frank W. Meyers
LeRoy Whiting
John Hunter jailed in New Wilmington on assault charge
John Hunter of New Wilmington has been placed in the county jail awaiting a hearing before Justice of the Peace William Francis. He is charged with assault and battery and carrying concealed weapons. Hunter denies the charges and will have a hearing later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunter
New Wilmington
Justice of the Peace
William Francis
Calaute Held for Murder in Squire Duff Case
Joe Calaute is held for the March term after a preliminary hearing on the murder of Squire William Duff. Witnesses, including Walter and Clyde Duff, testify Calaute, the “little fellow” who worked at the steam shovel, fired the fatal shot. Authorities name Peter Sposito and Pete Sposito present, with Dr. Foster detailing skull fractures from the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Calaute
Squire William Duff
Alderman Green
Young
Murer
Walter Duff
Calante
Calaute
Grandfather
Peter Sposito
Clyde Duff
Rocco Sparra
Hillsville
Squire Duff
Pete Sposito
Foster
YWCA Committees Set Meeting for Grace Erhardt Welcome
A meeting of the invitation entertainment and social committees of the YWCA is scheduled for Tuesday at 4 PM at temporary headquarters on Washington Street corner Mill. The aim is to finalize plans for a reception honoring Grace Erhardt the new secretary from Rochester New York.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Washington Street
Mill
Grace Erhardt
Rochester
N. Y
Statewide high school inspectors begin rounds
High school inspectors appointed by State Superintendent N. C. Schaffer have begun their rounds to collect data and establish a uniform statewide system.
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N. C. Schaffer
Appointment of Auditor in Lyons Will Case
Attorney H A Wilkison was appointed auditor this morning in the final account of Robert J Totten as executor of the will of the late Margaret Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Wilkison
Robert J. Totten
Margaret Lyons
Palmer sues Hassett for replevin of disputed hogs
Harvey Palmer files a writ of replevin against J. C. Hassett over ownership of hogs in dispute. The action seeks return of the pork stock and resolution of rightful possession.
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Harvey Palmer
J. C. Hassett
Imported strike-breakers leave Muncie amid union clash
In Muncie Indiana 43 imported strike-breakers departed for Chicago after dismissal amid martial law fears. Local men are to operate Union Traction cars, two rival unions jockey for control the Brotherhood of Electric Railwaymen already running interurban trains under a five year contract. Citizens push arbitration and boycotts to end the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Muncie
Ind
Chicago
Union Traction Company
Amalgamated Association of Street and Eletric Railway
The
Brotherhood of Electric Railwaymen
Muncie Labor Federation
Brotherhood
Quimby Murderer Wanted. 900 Circulars Circulated
District Attorney Young and County Detective Logan issue over 900 circulars describing Charles Quimby, a 25 year old murderer sought nationwide. The notice lists his appearance, last seen clothing, habits, possible travel by freight, and notes a reward and guaranteed expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Logan
Charles Quimby
Quimby
Vesper Service Draws Hundreds at YWCA Event
Several hundred women attended Sunday afternoon vesper at the First Baptist church run by the YWCA. Miss Harriet Vance of Pittsburg Central YWCA spoke on The Possibilities of the YWCA Work and new members joined. Mrs. J L Stratton led, with Mrs. Norris and Mrs. Donnan assisting. Helen Isenberg sang solo with Margaret Sankey in a duet. Next service may be at Second U P church depending on schedule. Miss Vance left for Pittsburg Monday.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
First Baptist Church
Harriet Vance
Pittsburg Central Y. W. C. A
J. L. Stratton
J. C. Norris
E. A. Donnan
Helen Isenberg
Sharon
Margaret Sankey
U. P
Vance
Mrs. Aikens Will Probated Today
The will of Mrs. Sarah Aiken of Slipperyrock township was probated today in the register and recorder office with D. W. Aiken of Shenango township named as executor.
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Sarah Aiken
Slipperyrock Township
the Register and Recorder
D. W. Aiken
Shenango Township
Typhoid and mumps cases reported by health officer
A health officer reports a typhoid fever case and a mumps case since Saturday noon. Robert Wallace, seven, of Lincoln Avenue, has mumps. Moore, 623 Grimes Street, has typhoid fever.
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Robert Wallace
Lincoln Avenue
Moore
Grimes Street
Robbery at Ex County Treasurer James Cunningham Home
Burglars broke into James Cunningham’s residence near Wampum on a Saturday night, stealing two gold watches, cash and clothing. A burning lamp, a squeaking size 10 shoe, and a back-window entry with a jimmy are noted clues. Local residents fear a small group of nearby assailants, possibly known to the community, carried out the crime.
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James Cunningham
Wampum
Cunningham
Charles Marshall
Cunningham Home
Mrs. Cunningham
Jimmy
Mr. Cunnigham
Jordan Johnston
Major industrial plants announce weekly payrolls this week
Several plants plan wage payments this week with New Castle Forge and Bolt company Pennsylvania Engineering works Standard Steel Car company Steel mill and Carnegie furnaces all set to pay. The Pennsylvania railroad paycar arrives Thursday and Lake Erie workers will receive monthly wages this week. Next Saturday promises the largest industrial payout in months.
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New Castle Forge and Bolt Company
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Standard Steel Car Company
Steel Mill
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lake Erie
Carnegie
Ex-Treas. Hanna case set for January term trial
At the civil term beginning January 20, the City of New Castle faces ex-Treasurer A C Hanna and his surety Mercantile Trust in a suit over about 2500 claimed by the city. Hanna denies the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
New Castle
A. C. Hanna
Mercantile Trust Company
Hanna
Taft Precedent Injunction Review Faces Political Scrutiny
Legal move reanimated as sailors union case used as pretext to secure a high tribunal ruling. Proceedings center on invoking the Taft precedent amid broader political maneuvering and potential implications for maritime labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailors’ Union
Supreme Court to review Taft strike injunction ruling
The Supreme Court will examine Taft’s Cincinnati strike injunction decision as labor unions seek review of Judge Marrow’s injunction barring sailors, firemen, and stewards from interfering with coastwise vessels during a strike, amid AFL efforts against Taft’s presidential bid.
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United Press
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Taft
Cincinnati
Americal Federation of Labor
Supreme Court
San Francisco
Marrow
Federal Court of California
Sailors Union
Firemen's Union
Marine Cooks and Stewards Association
Love Sick Suitor Slapped Sentenced To 30 Days In Jail
Angiolillo Domenico, who pursued Mari Russo, was jailed for 30 days after pleading guilty to assault and battery and disorderly conduct. The incident followed Russo slapping him on the wrist with a broom, fracturing his wrist bones. He was sent to county jail by Alderman Williams on Saturday night.
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Angiolillo Domenico
Miss Mari Russo
Angiolillo
Alderman Williams
Miss Russo
Miss Maria
Maria
Angio
Angie
Aneto
Costs Set Aside on Ellwood Case
Judge Porter ordered costs set aside in the Gordon versus Ellwood City case. Myers was taxed with one-third of the costs, the prosecution two-thirds, after the defendant was acquitted on an assault charge. The defense argued the matter was a felony and that acquittal bars cost liability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Ellwood City
Porter
Myers
Volunteers of America Distribute 741 Items in Outreach
Volunteers of America members handed out 684 garments 48 pairs of shoes and nine pairs of overshoes last Friday between 10 AM and 8 15 PM. The event occurred at the hall on South Jefferson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Volunteers of America
South
Jefferson Street
Father of Andrew Weber Dies at PGH
Andrew Weber of Spring Street learned by phone that his father, a North Side Pittsburgh resident, had died. He left for Pittsburgh Sunday night to arrange the funeral.
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Andrew Weber
PGH
Spring Street
North Side
Pittsburg
Death Records of Several Citizens Listed
Death notices for James Guyer aged 60 of Perry Towne ship Mrs Mary Hassel 63 of Sharon Harry Critchlow 10 days of 176 Vine Street William Brown 63 of Chewton Ada Hunt 9 of Grantboro listed in local record.
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James Guyer
Perry Towneship
Mary Hassel
Sharon
Harry Critchlow
Vine Street
William Brown
Chewton
Ada Hunt
Grantboro
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William Thaw
Countess of
Yarmouth
England
Rabbi Levy
Bishop Burt
Divine
First Baptist
Dayton
Ment
West Side
Haner
Ot ‘Squire
Y.W.C.A
Lawrence
American Federation of Labor
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