Trial Testimony Reveals Evelyn Nesbit Questions in Thaw Case
In a dramatic courtroom session, Evelyn Nesbit faces questions about her relationships with Harry K. Thaw and Stanford White. Jerome presses for details on affidavits, letters, and alleged beatings while Nesbit recounts travels in Europe, hotel living, and the era’s volatile claims.
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Littleton
Jerome
Mr. Thaw
Stanford White
Madison Square Tower
White
Thaw
Europe
Evelyn Nesbit
Fifth Avenue
Wwe
Roger O'Mara
Pittsburg
London
Monte Carlo
Riviera
Switzerland
Paris
America
Madison Avenue
Martin
Justice Dowling
Charles Quimby Tells Wild Story of Capture
County commissioners paid Charles Brown $50 for financing the capture plan. County Detective Logan had advanced the funds by check. Brown earned praise for skillful planning that led to Quimby’s capture after the fatal Christmas day incident.
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Quimby
Charles Brown
Logan
Brown
Pittsburg Stock Exchange to Reopen January Twenty seventh
Pittsburg stock exchange, closed since October 22, will reopen for business January 27. The closing was ordered at the clearing house committee’s request to avoid needless liquidation if trading continued. During the closure, stocks fell sharply but New York gains have boosted local securities and sparked fair rallies.
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Pittsburg
South Sharon Tin Mill to Reopen After Greer Mill
Officials say the South Sharon tin mill will start after the Greer mill in the city with a restart expected within two weeks.
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South Sharon
Greer
Plant runs at full capacity as Youngs town Sheet & Tube operates
Every department of the Youngs town Sheet & Tube company's big plant was running in full yesterday. The factory shift reported full production across all units, signaling strong output at the plant.
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The
Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company
Deafness Cure Promoted By Constitutional Remedies
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only cure for deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian Tube. Claims nine out of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any case cured otherwise. Promotes circulars from J Chiney & Co Toledo and lists Druggists as sellers. Also mentions annknall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. Chiney & CO
Toledo
Annknall
Ammonia Tank Explosion Wrecks Greensburg Hotel Area
Four men were fatally injured and damages estimated at 30 000 dollars after an ammonia tank hidden under a concrete pavement blew up in front of the Hotel Rappe in Greensburg Pennsylvania. The blast wrecked pavement and damaged the drug store and hotel walls. Hotel guests fled in night clothing while others sought exits via fire escapes. Fenton Mathias was thrown against a brick building fifty feet away. Three hotel workers were badly hurt and not expected to recover.
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United Press
Greensburg
Fenton Mathias
Home Trust Company Officers for Year
At the annual meeting stockholders elected new officers and declared a 4 percent dividend. President was M. S. Marquis, vice president E. A. McKinney, treasurer W. H. Grove, secretary W. H. Marquis. Directors: James Peebles, James Cunningham, W. F. Moody, F. W. Marquis, I. L. Smith, and Dr. A. M. Cook.
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The
Home Trust Company
M. 8S. Marquis
E. A. McKinney
W. H. Grove
W. H. Marquis
James Peebles
James Cunningham
W. F. Moody
F. W. Marquis
I. L. Smith
A. M. Cook
Quimby Hearing Held Over To Saturday
The murder hearing for Charles Quimby was postponed from today to Saturday due to his attorney R K Aiken being detained in court. A large crowd gathered at the alderman’s office as Quimby was brought from jail and County Detective Logan arranged for a photograph.
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Charles Quimby
Alderman Green
R. K. Aiken
Logan
Quinty
Canteens Urged by Army Leadership in Canteen Report
General J Franklin Bell in his annual chief of staff report declares army authorities favor the canteen. Regular and special reports show soldiers from private to officer level largely want canteens at posts and exchanges. He notes even anti liquor officers accept beer sales as the lesser evil.
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United Press
Washington
J. Franklin Bell
Woman shoots alleged insulter after insult claim
In Philadelphia on January 21 Mary Panperea, after hours awake over an insult she says Benjamin Mendelevitch offered, left home without her husband and fired three shots. One bullet struck Mendelevitch in the neck as he barely escaped. Panperea confessed at the police station she attempted to kill him.
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United Press
Philadelphia
Benjamin Mendelevitch
Mary Panperea
Mendelevitch
Mencelevitch
Unknown Woman's Body in the Ohio River
The body of an unidentified white man believed to be from Columbus was found floating in the Ohio River in Pittsburg. Found with him were keys bearing a Columbus address, a gold watch, and a diamond ring.
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Pittsburg
Columbus
R.umbus
Tragic Death of Sharpsville Teacher’s Son
Harold Vickerman, 56 year old son of Professor Vickerman and superintendent of Sharpsville schools, died after being burned while playing with matches yesterday.
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Harold
Professor Vickerman
Sharpsville
Scotch Concert in memory of Burns at Youngstown
A Nicht wi Burns, commemorating Robert Burns birth 148th anniversary, will be held Thursday in Youngstown by Clan McDonald.
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Burns
Youngstown
Clan McDonald
Mercer County Grand Jury To Hear Dozen Black Hand Cases
A dozen Black Hand cases will occupy the Mercer county grand jury which met yesterday in Mercer.
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Mercer County Grand Jury
Mercer
Christian Scientists buy house at Youngstown for church
A Christian Science group has purchased a house at Youngstown and plans to erect a new church building on the site. The move signals growth for the congregation and a visible local presence.
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Youngstown
Fire damages Cleveland Steel Casting plant in $200000 loss
Police pursue incendiaries after an early morning blaze at the Cleveland Steel Casting company's plant caused $200,000 in damage. Investigators say arson is suspected as the fire is being treated as a major incident.
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Cleveland Steel Casting Company
Little Tim Looks Like Sure Winner in Smoking Ban
New York report says Aldermanic committee backs Sullivan ordinance banning women from smoking in public. Two speeches by Little Tim Sullivan win support as chorus girls protest, but committee favors the reform measure to ban women’s smoking.
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United Press
New York
Tim” Sullivan
Bowery
Sullivan
Little Tim
Broadway
Germany to become world’s second naval power says Colonel
Berlin notes Colonel Gaetek asserts Germany will soon be the world’s second naval power and remain so. He concedes Britain will remain ahead, but predicts Germany will have 32 Dreadnought battleships 15 ships of nearly equal strength and 20 large cruisers by 1910.
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United Press
Berlin
Germany
Gaetek
England
Negro Bridegroom Claims Age 136 in Marriage License
William Brooks Mason, a Black man who called himself a minister of Moshes, obtained a license to wed a 28 year old woman in New York on January 21. He asserted his age as 136 though observers thought he appeared about 80. The license was granted.
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New York
William Brooks Mason
Moshes
Trust Company Room Private Deal Sparks Controversy
A Metropolitan Magazine piece recalls a trust company where the president dominates decisions and favors personal gain. A borrower sought a loan, faced denial, then was directed to the president’s private room where a loan was arranged for unnamed individuals. The borrower later received a payment check on the trust company, revealing a room with a reputation for private deals at the company’s expense.
Letters of administration granted in estate of Mary E. Porter
Administrators notice states letters of administration issued to W H Marshall for Mary E Porter late of Wayne township Lawrence county Pa. Debtors must pay promptly and creditors present claims for settlement. Attorney S D Long of Wampum Pa handles matters.
Five and six room houses and warehouse for rent in Seventh ward
Readable text notes five and six room houses in Sev enth ward and one eight room house. A two story brick warehouse measuring 27 by 80 feet is near Diamond. Floors can be rented separately or to the same party. Rent listed at 20 dollars per month with annual or long term lease options.
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Seventh Ward
Diamond
Farms and houses available in Western Pennsylvania area
For sale listings include a 150 acre farm four miles south of Mahoningtown with stock and improvements, a six room brick home on North Cedar Street in the Seventh ward, a 7 room house on Chestnut Street Third ward with bath and gas, a Washington Street income property, and an 8 room modern house on North Hill with room for two more homes. Terms and locations available from the seller.
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Mahoningtown
Pennsylvania
Cedar Street
Seventh Ward
Chestnut Street
Third Ward
Washington Street
North Hill
Man Hurled Into Paint Vat at Cleveland Plant
John Gibson aged 25 was caught in machinery at a Cleveland paint plant and hurled into a paint vat. He was badly injured and nearly suffocated before rescue.
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Cleveland
John Gibson
Cleveland Girl Rescues Mother From Fire
Rosa Cohen aged 15 of Cleveland saved her unconscious mother Mrs Sigmund Cohen from a burning home yesterday in a brave act that halted a tragedy.
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Rosa Cohen
Cleveland
Sigmund Cohen
Laughlin Welcomes Daughter at Mt Jackson
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Herman Laughlin at Mt Jackson. The birth adds a new member to the family and local congratulations are expected.
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Herman Laughlin
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Ad for Children
Advertisement urging mothers to use Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to keep children healthy during winter. Claims the tonic is pure, harmless, and the greatest good with a price of 35 cents for tea or tablets from J. C. Wallace.
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Hollister
J. C. Wallace
Local residents and brewery firms listed in Ellwood City notices
A public notice lists residents by street in the Seventh Ward and Boroughs Ellwood City, with names including Rabinovitz Richards Cohen Holland Milliron and Ewing. Brewing firms named are Standard, New Castle, and Spring Brewing companies with addresses in New Castle and Chewton, Pa. Clerk H. Andrews notes the clerk’s office date of January 20 1908 with publication on January 21 and 28.
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Nathan Rabinovitz
Moravia Street
Sutton Street
Thomas R. Richards
East Long Avenue
Same
Isaac Cohen
J. A. Holland
Irvine Milliron
Harry Cohen
Seventh Ward
New Castle Brewing Company
Union Township
Lawrence County
New Castle
the Spring Brewing Company
Wayne Township
Chewton
H. Andrews
Notice to Creditors Rabinovitz Brothers Bankruptcy
Notice to creditors of Rabinovitz Brothers of New Castle Lawrence County Pa that on January 14 1908 they were adjudicated bankrupt and a creditors meeting will be held January 28 1908 at 10 am at the referee Edwin M Underwood New Castle Pa to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
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The
Pennsylvania Engineering Works
Chas. L. Baldwin
Sec’y
Lawrence County
City OF New Castle
Harry Rabinovitz
Isaac Rabinovitz
Rabinovitz Brothers
District Court of the United States
Western District of Pennsylvania
New Castle
Lawrence
Edwin M. Underwood
Court of Common Pleas
Adolph Green
George Warso
John Such
Fred Shuler
John Serb
Albina Romanian Benefit Association of
Act of Assembly
Executrix Named in McElheny Estate in Lawrence County
Notice issued that letters testamentary are granted to Mary R. McConahy executrix of Rachel T. McElheny late of South Newcastle Lawrence County Pennsylvania. Creditors asked to pay and claimants to present claims promptly. Attorneys Uber and McKinley 117 6f Tuesdays.
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Rachel T. McElheny
South New Castle
Lawrence County
Pennsylvania
Mary R. McConahy
Rigby Postoffice
Uber and
McKinley
Administrator's Notice in the Jane William Estate
In the estate of Jane William late of the Sixth ward New Castle Pa deceased letters of administration granted to C W Fenton Administrator 6 Pittsburg Street all persons having claims or demands against said estate are requested to make them known and all indebted parties to settle without delay publication dates February 14 21 28 and March 4 11 18
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Jane William
Sixth Ward
New Castle
C. W. Fenton
Pittsburg Street
Dan
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Continent
Tower
Evelyn
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Ethel Thomas
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Lon
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Der
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Army
Bill
Ohio
BLACK
Christian Science
Arthur Hyne
Manchester
Matthews
Bristol
United States
Count Szecheny
Hungary
Yorksville
Gladys Vanderbilt
Milan
Italy
Adelbert
Kiel
Iloilo
Manila
Joaquin Gil
Benito Lopez
Providence of
Panay
Theodore Shontz
Interborough Metropolitan Company of
N. Y
Shontz
Tim
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Treadwell News Company
St. Cloud Hotel
Neshanock Avenue
Frank Schwalzer
Long Avenue
Uber Street
Pollock Avenue
Star Grocery Company
North Mercer Street
Greer Block
Aaa
Pearson Street
Sampson Street
Kurtz Street
Care News Office
West
Disciple Church
New Castle News
McFarland and Ramsey's
Main Street
E. North Street
Bell
Home Street
Miller's
East Washington Street
McKee Block
W.R. McKee
South Mill Street
Croton Avenue
Bevan
Sousa Mill Street
Thomas Bevan
Park Avenue
Bell Phone
Bath
Jere Bauman
Neshannock Avenue
Division Street
Quest Street
P. J. Watson
129Th
Highland Avenue
Leasure Avenue
R. W. Jackson
E. C. Conners
East North Street
Union
Priz Andes No
Crawford Avenue
City
George Street
J. J. Miller
West State Street
Avenus Bell
D Jackson
East Street
Pittsburg & Harmony
J. F. Sankey
Frank B. Gillmore
Shaw Street
Bell Phone 365
Huron Street
Fourth Ward
Denver Avenue
Fifth Ward
East
Beaver Street
X. C. Care News
Cumberland
Arenu Third Ward
Martini Street
Conners Avenue
W. Garfield Avenue
Monroe Street
Huron Avenue
Etna St
Lawrence Realty Co
Deansara
McClaren
U. P. Church
Church
Leavin
Stockholders Meeting
Mary E. Porter
W. H. Marshall
Wampum
S. D. Long
Real Estate Exchange
J. H. Sherritt
New Castle, PA
Heoric Girl
MT. Jackson
Thomas V. Plant
South
Jefferson Street
John B. Kiefer
West Washington Street
George H. Bolinger
South Apple Alley
Willam Haering
Louis Tardelli
Residence Same
Joseph C. Ewing
Ashland
Lacock Streets
Ellwood City
Thomas J. Newton
Isaac E. Newton
Lawrence Avenue
Benjamin F. Ross
Standard Brewing Company
ILS Bupicmipculy
Akens, Wilkison, Lockhart and Chambers, Solicitors
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