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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
1
One hundred police officers prepare a public march in Chicago to protest unemployment and show solidarity with jobless residents. City officials and unions expected to attend as the display highlights economic distress.
Chicago police mobilize 700 extra officers in the loop to deter a planned unemployed parade to city hall. Dr Ben Reitman and Lucy Parsons lead anarchist and socialist factions amid tense calls for restraint and potential clashes.
A charter has been granted to the Od Fellows' Temple club. The incorporators are Charles Durant, F. W. Meyers, C. C. Thayer, Roy Whiting and A. S. Wilson. It is a social organization, the membership being composed of Odd Fellows.
Ned Bryant, once a city resident and former sergeant in Company B of the Sixteenth Regiment and quartermaster of the third Battalion, is visiting friends here after residing in California for some time. He plans to stay several days.
A small diary exposes the motive behind a New York tragedy as a tale of illicit passion. The diary entries detail a forbidden romance and escalating jealousy that led to a fatal outcome in the city.
New York report says Mary Roberts known as Mrs May Roberts Clark shot Frank Brady in Macy's department store. A diary found in her trunk details a love that lasted years, Brady's refusals, and her belief she was driven to murder.
In New York a semi official DA briefing indicates Raymond Hitchcock will face trial on multiple indictments for misconduct with young girls. Prosecutors say evidence is ready and the Hitchcock case will be heard immediately after the Harry K Thaw trial in the criminal branch of the supreme court.
Western Pennsylvania forecast calls for a fair night with snow flurries near Lake Erie. A strong cold wave brings much colder Friday, with continued fair skies.
John B. Haley a Mill street druggist says he is not a mayoral candidate and has not joined any conference to back a specific person. He notes supporters urged uniting behind a suitable candidate and he now counsels friends to choose the best among the declared entrants.
A brief mentions attorney Jerome White in connection with the Thaw case noting ongoing troubles surrounding him.
New York reports Dr Charles Wagner testified for the defense describing Thaws hostility to Stanford White and his view of White as a blackguard. The article covers Thaws appeal to Jerome, court proceedings, and surrounding testimony with delays and cross examinations.
Pat Dolan faces a 1:30 pm hearing on his right to be a delegate to the United Mine Workers national convention in Indianapolis. The credential committee’s report stands with one exception. President John Mitchell notes Dolan's case may shape the convention and health permitting, he remains engaged in the outcome. Laura Gregg of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association spoke to the convention.
A report describes Serge as hearing doom amid fear and trembling after a penalty incident. The article emphasizes his anxious reaction and the tense atmosphere surrounding the decision.
Marion Ohio January 23 Former Lieutenant Governor Harding, Foraker's chief lieutenant and ally, renounces his support. He states this is not a band wagon climb but a political trend recording. He declares Foraker's leadership finished and warns there will be no Foraker faction later.
Chicago police say jealousy likely motive in the murder of 22 year old Catherine Cartwright. They seek James McGee 23 who was arrested last week on a shooting charge involving Cartwright and J F Miller after catching them together on the street. Mary Winter owner of the rooming house heard three shots but did not investigate until the killer fled. The victim was dead when the room was entered.
A defective flue caused a small fire Thursday morning after 9 30 at the home of J F Weyrick 245 Taylor street. An alarm from box 44 summoned Chief Connery and the Central and Bay street departments. Flames burned through the floor in an upstairs room and consumed one trunk with slight loss.
District Attorney Joe Calaute identifies as eye witness to the Houk killing. Dominick Sainato, wanted for the Game Warden’s murder, is jailed with transfers from Albany after requisition papers signed. Calaute additionally implicates Sainato in the Duff murder and claims the body was sunk in the Mahoning River.
President Alexis orders field commanders to attack Gencavies quickly as loyalist forces clash with revolutionaries. Concerns over rebel strength grow at Cape Haitien while a proclamation brands the steamship Vortigern and General Firm in twenty followers as pirates, seeking foreign aid to seize the vessel.
Joe Calaute awaits Dominick Sainato, accused killer of Seeley Houk, fearing exposure of details about the Duff murder. He tore up his cot, caused a commotion, refused meals, and cried throughout much of the day, convinced Sainato would be captured soon.
John Weir of Possum Hollow near Wampum remains in critical condition at the hospital after shooting himself last Sunday morning following an attempt to kill his wife. He has not spoken about the incident and sleeps most of the time.
The Parallel 10 case has begun, drawing attention to ongoing legal proceedings. Officials have not released full filings, but early documents point to a high-profile dispute involving multiple parties and potential impacts on regional operations.
Philadelphia jury hears Andrew Jackson Detsch Jr in a case likened to Thaw. Prosecutors claim the November slaying of Harry Ferree was planned from a damning affair with Detsch’s wife and blackmail photographs. Family presence at table noted.
Judge Phillips of the common pleas court will issue a formal order dissolving the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers' association. He ordered preparation of a journal entry on disposition of over 100000 dollars in cash held by the union. The decision held the union violated anti trust laws amid a suit by cutters and flatteners alleging discrimination by blowers and gatherers who form a union majority.
Washington January 23 a special cabinet meeting was held with Taft Root Meyer Metcalf Straus and Garfield in attendance The discussion centered on charges that the president has been making federal appointments for political purposes Each cabinet member was asked to bring a list of appointments made since January 1
Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco returned home after a visit with no decision on appointing a coadjutor for the diocese. The Rev Father Hanna of Rochester is favored for appointment if the pope is convinced that charges of modernism are unfounded.
Death record items list Joseph Douthett 89 at 15 Walnut Nicholas O Donnell 35 at Bluff Gregorius Paul 28 at 22 West Long avenue Mrs Elizabeth Grim 79 Big Beaver township William Crouch 35 New Bedford.
The Pennsylvania railroad victory in the high court does not void the two cent fare law. Other railroads must prove the law unjust for their lines, with penalties possible if they violate principles. Each company must file its own appeal to restore higher tariffs.
Joseph Douthett of 15 Walnut street died Thursday at an illness of a few days from paralysis. He was 80 years old, a long-serving public servant born in Jamestown Mercer county and educated there. He taught, ran a book business, served as county commissioner, and held roles as elder and justice of the peace before moving to New Castle three years ago. Surviving are his wife Martha, son Joseph H., and three daughters. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 PM.
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