Denial tale marks Quimby after hospital visit twisty escape
Charles Quimby spins a wild denial filled with wandering and sightings after shooting his wife Elsie. He claims Christmas church attendance and drinking, visits to Shenango Park and his brother, and a hospital visit, while recounting a parade of New Castle streets before arrest.
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Charles Quimby
New Castle
Elsie
Charles Brown
Quimby
Brown
Hamilton Street
Long Avenue
Mill Street
Washington Street
Rown
Charley
Imby
Mr. Brown
Witneses
Riar
Freight Cars Robbed on G. R. and P. R. R.
Four Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg box cars on a New Castle siding were broken into and looted of canned goods gloves shoes and other merchandise valued at several hundred dollars. The theft occurred overnight with prints found but no clear escape trail. Authorities plan a joint railroad police and local investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad
New Castle Forge and Bolt Works
McIntyre
New Castle
Prohibition Law Ignored by Virginia Society Banquet
United Press reports in Atlanta that Virginia society members served wine at a banquet despite Georgia prohibition. Governor Hoke Smith warned the committee that intoxicants could not be served, and he did not attend, though the wine was ultimately served.
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United Press
Atlanta
Virginia Society
Hoke Smith
Detroit Club Freezes Out Lowe in Unconditional Release
Detroit club president Navin announced the unconditional release of infielder Robert L. Lowe of New Castle. The move came amicably as Lowe chose to pursue a managerial role with a minor league club.
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New Castle
Detroit
Mich
President Navin
Robert L. Lowe
Lowe
Ownership dispute over Sheakleyville burial ground
A controversy has arisen over the ownership of the old burial ground at Sheakleyville Mercer county where a dozen or more veterans of the war of 1812 are buried.
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Sheakleyville
Mercer County
Black Hand Opponents Reorganize in Castle
Prominent Italians elect to office and join the Catholic Protective Society to curb Black Hand threats. Officers include President John Casechilo and Vice President Nick Faelle with headquarters at St. Vitus church. The group vows constant vigilance to deter blackmail and aid law enforcement.
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Italy
Pennsylvania
Catholic Protective Society
John Casechilo
Nick Faelle
Fidenzio Giambaolo
Thomas Augustine
Louis Tardelli
Frank Strizzi
Nick Armando
Squire McMillin Enters Race for County Commissioner
J A McMillin declares candidacy for county commissioner. He cites need to fund and maintain bridges used by street cars, urging fair cost sharing with traction companies. He notes Beav er Venango Mercer and Butler counties require car companies to maintain bridges. this county currently bears costs without compensation. He argues the issue should be decided by voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McMillin
Pittsburg Street
Shenango
Gardner Avenue
Squire
Beaver County
Venango County
Mercer County
Butler County
Greenville workers dismissed over junk sale scheme
At Greenville 32 employees of the B R P railroad have been discharged for alleged complicity with the sale of company junk.
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Greenville
B., R. & P. Railroad
Thaw Case Manages Rarely to Shake Evelyn Thaw
In New York on January 21, Mrs Evelyn Thaw withstands six hours of cross examination by District Attorney Jerome over her husband’s case. She resists allegations about receiving jewelry from White in 1901, maintains the truth of her prior testimony, and answers questions about Paris residence, health, and letters, with Jerome showing fatigue but not breaking her testimony. The trial continues with further cross examination and possible redirect.
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New York
United Press
Evelyn Thaw
Jerome
White
Will Sturgis
Thaw’s
Dowling
Thaw
Paris
Boulogne
Is Law Necessary For Workingmen
Culberson of Texas introduced a senate resolution directing the judiciary committee to probe Judge Alston G Dayton's conduct in issuing a restraining order against John Mitchell and other United Mine Workers at Hitchman Coal, asking if further legislation is needed to protect workers. The measure was laid over on objection as Hale urged caution.
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United Press
Washington
Mitchell
Hale
Dayton
Actor Stopped a Real Bullet in Arizona Play
At the Central theater in San Francisco the actor Benedict McQuarrie playing Black Hawk was shot in the arm by a live bullet fired by actress Laura Hudson during the performance of Bunco in Arizona. The arm bones were badly shattered and police investigate how the loaded cartridge entered the rifle. Charles J. Martin of the Fifth ward filed papers today for city assessor at the courthouse.
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United Press
San Francisco
Central Theater
Bunco
Arizona
Benedict McQuarrie
Black Hawk
Laura Hudson
McQuarrie
Kerman Cripps
Charles J. Martin
Fifth Ward
Court House
One Term Only for Governor Hughes
Albany January 21 Governor Hughes will not accept another nomination for the office of chief executive of the state. Rumors became fact today as he told friends he would not seek a renomination, a position clearly understood by close aides though he offered no comment and planned no public statement.
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United Press
Albany
N. Y
Hughes
Death of Prospect resident Caleb Edmundson at 74
Caleb Edmundson died at his Prospect home after a nine month stroke related illness. The lifelong carpenter aged 74 leaves wife two children John B. Edmundson and Mrs J P Hays and brothers L H of McKeesport and Attorney John Edmundson of Pittsburg with half brother Joseph of Wilkinsburg. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at the Prospect Lutheran church.
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Prospect
Caleb Edmundson
Mr. Edmundson
John B. Edmundson
Pittsburg
J. P. Hays
L. H
McKeesport
John Edmundson
Joseph
Wilkinsburg
Campbell Seeks State House Seat in Trumbull County
Prof. C. C. Campbell of Hubbard announces his candidacy for representative from the Trumbull county district. He is known as an educator and is viewed by many as qualified for the office he seeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Campbell
Hubbard
Trumbull County
Ohio
Campbell
Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Generally cloudy conditions with localized rain tonight or Wednesday. Temperatures trend cooler on Wednesday with a slight drop in daytime highs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Tillman Seeks Answers on Attorney General Coal Rail Dispute
Senator Tillman vows a resolution to probe the authority of the attorney general to suspend direct demands of the railroad rate law. He targets Bonaparte over suspending coal shipments by railroads owning mines. Support in Senate appears for his inquiry while Senator Gallinger calls the move incredible.
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Washington
Tillman
Bonaparte
Congress
Senate
Gallinger
Republican
N. H
Foster Craig Injured in Pittsburg Street Buggy Crash
Foster Craig the liveryman and his grandchild were thrown from a buggy after a collision with another vehicle near Union station on Pittsburg street. The child escaped injury while Mr. Craig sustained bruises to the head and shoulders and was taken to a nearby residence for medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Craig
Union Station
Pittsburg Street
Mr. Craig
Crowl
Steel Worker Injured at Drill Press in Accident
Bert Reed of South Mercer street, a Carnegie Steel employee, was injured Tuesday morning when his left arm was caught in a drill press. His arm broke and he suffered head lacerations. An ambulance transported him to the hospital.
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Bert Reed
South Mercer Street
Carnegie Steel Company
Deaths of Laura Reeves Norton and Others Noted
Death records list Laura Reeves Norton 60 of Bellevue Andrew Blair 63 Meadville Joseph F Caldwell 64 Neshaminy Falls James S McKelvy 69 Pittsburg Caleb Edmundson 74 Prospect.
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Ers
Laura Reeves Norton
Bellevue
Andrew Blair
Meadville
Joseph F. Caldwell
Neshannock Falls
James S. McKelvy
Pittsburg
Caleb Edmundson
Prospect
Non-Sectarian English School Plan for New Castle Italians
Father Nicholas De Mita seeks board of education support to establish an English school for foreigners at St. Vitus church. The plan uses the church room, requires a teacher and utilities, and aims to serve thousands of Italians and Catholics while remaining non sectarian per law. The petition, backed by many signers, could appear before the board on the first Monday of February.
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Nicholas de Mita
St. Vitus’ Catholic Church
St. Vitus’ Church
Father DeMita
Board of Education
Fathrd DeMita
St. Vitus
Board
John Wier Shot Himself and Wife Resting Easy
John Wier who shot his wife and himself at Possum Hollow Sunday morning lies in a hospital in a partially conscious state and deaf, making conversation difficult. Authorities hope for recovery. Mrs. Wier is reported to be progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wer
John Wier
Possum Hollow
Harry Mitchell Held for Court on Larceny Charge
Harry Mitchell waived a hearing before Alderman Ranney and was sent to jail in default of $500 bail after being charged with larceny of $950 worth of goods from Charles T. Metzler's store.
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Harry Mitchell
Charles T. Metzler
Alderman Ranney
Thomas Store Seized by Sheriff on Execution
The store of H. J. Thomas at 4 East Long Avenue has been seized by Sheriff Waddington on an execution by H. C. Christy and Company for 100 dollars. It is advertised for sale on Monday January 27.
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H. J. Thomas
East Long Avenue
Waddington
H. C. Christy and Company
Pioneer Greenville Woman Hannah Boger Dead
Mrs. Hannah Boger of Greenville, described as a pioneer resident, has died.
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Hannah Boger
Greenville
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Stanford White
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U. S. Senate
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