Calaute Admits Duff Murder In County Jail Interview
Joe Calaute speaks to a news reporter from the county jail about the Duff murder and Seeley Houk killing. He claims a companion named Dominick Sina fired Duff and killed Houk, describes escape from Hillsville, and says he faced threats from the Black Hand. He mentions two attorneys and details the night’s events.
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Calaute
Hillsville
Duff
William Duff
Seeley Houk
Joe Calaute
Squire Duff
Dominick Sina
Sina
Houk
Black Hand Society
Lina
Calante
Fred Serface
Serace
Black Hand
Doctor Hershey Accepts Call to Local Church
Dr Scott F Hershey of Wooster Ohio has accepted the unanimous call from the First Church and hopes to begin duties the first Sunday in February. He plans to resign from his Wooster congregation soon after delivering formal acceptance. The Wooster church is expected to approve the resignation and presbytery to act shortly, freeing him to serve locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Hugus
First Presbyterian Church
Scott F. Hershey
Wooster, O
Dr. Hershey
Wooster
Man Charged After Beating Over Wife's Cooking
Nicole Rudolf charged eight of his countrymen with assault and battery and disorderly conduct before Alder man Williams. Five were discharged while three were sent to jail after a Friday hearing. Rudolf testified the eight attacked him when he complained about his wife's cooking. The judge deemed the evidence sufficient to order jail time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicole Rudolf
Alderman Williams
Rudolf
Derman
Death Notices for Doughesty Kimmell and Gaiser
Death records list Clara G. Doughesty aged 32 of 410 West Cherry Street and Frank E. Kimmell aged 44 of Youngstown. Also noted is Ida H. Gaiser of Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara G. Doughesty
West Cherry Stree
Frank E. Kimmell
Youngstown
Ida H. Gaiser
Franklin
Tin mills resume operation sparks New Castle hope
News reports all tin mills to be in operation by January 20, lifting city spirits after weeks of gloom. The revival signals broad industrial restarting in New Castle with cement plant plans and increased railroad and related work, while many foreign workers have departed leaving room for others by month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Lehigh Portland Cement Company
Nixon Glee Club Stars In Smiths Business College Minstrel
The Nixon Glee club performed an up to date minstrel show at Smiths Business College Hall drawing full seating and many turnaways. Performers included Tambos D E Hopkins and R E Johns tenors Arthur B Harris Harry Cook Roger Mort and Robert Watkins Bones Charles Harris Roger Francis Bassos Albert B Harris Sydney Johns Thomas D Richards.
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Smith’s
Business College Hall
Nixon Glee Club
Tambos
D. E. Hopkins
R. E. Johns
Arthur B. Harris
Harry Cook
Roger Mort
Robert Watkins
Bones
Charles Harris
Roger Francis
Bassos
Albert B. Harris
Sydney Johns
Thomas D. Richards
Rev Brooks to Speak at Union Veteran Legion Meeting
Rev Crayton S Brooks of the First Christian church will address the open Union Veteran Legion meeting Tuesday January 14 at 7 30 PM. The topic is Lincoln s First Call for Troops April 15 1861. The Legion holds monthly open meetings through winter and spring and invites the public. This will be the second in the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crayton S. Brooks
First Christian Church
Union Veteran Legion
Brooks
Lincoln
Stanley Funeral to be Held at Home Sunday
The funeral for David Stanley of Edenburg, who died after being struck by a B&O passenger train at a grade crossing, will be held Sunday at his residence starting 1 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stanley
Edenburg
Kimberly Heirs Win $30 000 Suit in Mercer Court
The Supreme Court affirms the Mercer Common Pleas ruling in Himrod v. Kimberly, awarding the Kimberly estate $30,000 over ore property. The case, involving Peter L. Kimberly of Sharon, was decided in Mercer and upheld on appeal.
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Kimberly Heirs
Supreme Court
Common Pleas Court of
Mercer
Himrod
Peter L. Kimberly
Sharon
Kimberly Estate
Offutt Files Nomination for City Treasurer
J. C. Offutt submitted his nomination papers this morning seeking the city treasurer post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Offutt
Western Pennsylvania Weather Tonight and Sunday
A weather brief reports rain or snow across Western Pennsylvania tonight and again Sunday. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Firemen die as Parker Building blaze rages in New York
Three firemen, George O Connor Thomas Phillips and John Fuller, trapped under tons of cement in the Parker building at Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue, are presumed dead. Fire losses reach about six million dollars with Karig Heusian and Company suffering around one million. Fire lines and rescues save others, but the fire exposes the citys weak water pressure and fireproof claims.
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United Press
New York
Parker
Nineteenth Street
Fourth Avenue
George O'Connor
Thomas Phillips
Engine Company No
John Fuller
Fire Patrol No
Lantry
Binn
Karigheusian and Company
Constantinople
Collier’s Weekly
Judge
Kopper and Jackson
No. 72
Davin
O’connor
Phillips
Suffolk Engraving Company
Florence
Creditors Elect McBride Trustee in Schmid Case
Creditors of jeweler William C. Schmid met at the office of Referee in Bankruptcy BE M. Underwood and elected Q A Mc Bride as trustee. Mr McBride will assume duties as soon as his bond is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Schmid
BE. M. Underwood
Q. A. McBride
McBride
Thaw Juries Expected Short Trial Says Hamilton
The article reports Hamilton stating the jury is fine and the thawing conditions suggest a quick trial. It notes widespread public interest and confidence that proceedings will be concise.
Notable City Panelists and Public Figures Listed by Occupation
A list of names and occupations appears, detailing Charles E. Gremmels ship broker. Arthur R. Naething caterer. George W. Cary dry goods merchant. George C. Rupprecht salesman. John R. Holbert mineral water dealer. David A. Arrowsmith president cleaning company. William F. Doolittle auditor's clerk. William E. McHugh clerk. Frank J. Howell. William Burick assistant secretary Bowery Y M C A. Francis Devol real estate broker. James A. Hopper provision dealer. Included are quotes praising juries by Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and District Attorney Jerome, with Martin W Littleton echoed by defense remarks.
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Charles E. Gremmels
Arthur R. Naething
George W. Cary
George C. Rupprecht
John R. Holbert
David A. Arrowsmith
William F. Doolittle
William BE. McHugh
Frank J. Howell
William Burick
Bowery Y. M. C. A
Francis Devol
James A. Hopper
Thaw Defense Cites Mental Illness After Medical Consultation
In New York on January 11, Thaw's counsel reports following medical expert consultation that the defense will argue he is suffering from a recognized mental disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Thaw
Disorder blamed on failure to realize events precede tragedy
Dr Allan McLane Hamilton declares a disorder rests in a person who cannot grasp events leading to a tragedy until after it occurs. He cites Thomas Harriman a plumber once acquitted for killing a slanderer of his sister as an example. In New York District Attorney Jerome says direct proof of Stanford White’s killing by Harry K Thaw will continue in morning session with rebuttal witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan McLane Hamilton
Thomas Harriman
New York
Stanford White
Harry K. Thaw
Jerome
Francis Garvin
Standard Time For Street Cars In Mahoning Shenango Line
The Mahoning and Shenango Railway and Light company will switch to standard time starting Monday morning per General Superintendent W. C. Smith New Castle division. The change aims to end confusion from two time systems and affects employees most, with the office clock set one hour behind New Castle time.
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Mahoning and Shenango
New Castle
Bank Property Transferred to Lawrence County Bank
Charles Matthews who bought the New Castle Savings and Trust building from Receiver Joan H. Painter has transferred the building to the National Bank of Lawrence County for $50,000. The bank occupies the building now while the old headquarters are remodeled.
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Charles Matthews
New Castle Savings and Trust Company
Joan H. Painter
National Bank of
Lawrence County
Bank
Frank S Hill Begins Two New Houses at Fair Grounds
Frank S Hill has started erection of two modern seven room frame houses on the Fair Grounds addition. He is noted for starting the first house on the addition.
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Frank S. Hill
Fair Grounds
Mr. Hill
New Castle to Pittsburg Electric Line Trolley
A new trolley line links New Castle with Pittsburg, expanding regional transit. The electric service aims to improve daily commute options and boost local trade along the corridor.
Big System Planned for Interurban Links in Western PA
Beav er Falls to Ellwood City interurban line announced with plans for a bridge across the Beaver River and connections to New Castle, Harmony, and Pittsburg systems. A second route would connect New Castle to Pittsburg via Butler and Harmony, while a separate Beaver Falls to Mahoningtown line is proposed with over a million dollar cost and spring survey.
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New Castle
Pittsburg
Butler
Harmony
Ellwood City
Kepple
Beaver Falls
Ohio River
McKees Rocks
Henry W. Hartman
Beaver River
Kopple
Beaver Valley
Pittsburg Railways Company
Beaver Falls Capital
Mahoningtown
Woman seeks damages for injuries in streetcar crash
Ethel Leslie by attorney J Norman Martin files trespass action against Ma honing and Shenango Railway and Light Co claiming dislocated shoulder blade from a South Mill street car accident. Damages amount to be determined with filing of claim.
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Ethel Leslie
J. Norman Martin
Mahoning & Shenango Railway and Light Corregany
South Mill Street
Farmers Institute Opens in Enon Monday
The Lawrence county farmers institute series starts at Enon on Monday with a two day session. Prominent speakers will attend. Mrs. John Miler and Miss Lettie Holton of Youngstown spent Friday with their aunt, Mrs. John H. Knox of Lincoln avenue.
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Enon
Farmers’ Institutes
Lawrence County
John Miler
Lettie Holton
Youngstown
John H. Knox
Lincoln Avenue
Three Members Attend Special Meeting as New Castle Chamber Faces Crisis
The New Castle chamber of commerce plans officers resignations after a sparsely attended special meeting and a lack of local business interest. Secretary S J Callahan organized calls, but attendance remained at only three, prompting talk of the chamber’s possible end and replacement by a new business men’s group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
S. J. Callahan
Eetty
Phillips
Callahan
C. C. Robingson
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
New Castle
Girl detective helps recover pawned ring in acquittal hearing
A Union township girl identified a ring sold by Frank Pastor at a local pawn shop. After a visit and identification, Alderman Mayne convened a hearing and Pastor was acquitted with the matter dropped following talks between Pastor and Mrs. Irwin.
Grip At Central Fire Department Epidemic Affects Three
Grip has appeared among Central fire department members with three afflicted. William Scott lies bedridden while Firemen Sankey and Craig struggle to move about.
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Grip
Central Fire Department
William Scott
Sankey
Craig
Post Office Upgraded to Third Class in West Bridlesex
The West Bridlesex post office in Mercer County is advanced from fourth to third class and the postmaster’s salary set at 1100 dollars per year.
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West Briddlesex
Mercer County
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Rev. Brooks
Stanley
New York City
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Harry
Hamilton
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
Bea
Ellwood
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