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Newspaper

New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

3

100 Policemen Face Chicago's Unemployed Parade

Chicago mobilized 700 extra officers in the loop district as a planned 100000‑strong unemployed parade to city hall faced possible police action. Tramp leader Ben Reitman and Lucy Parsons urged turnout while authorities prepared for force if crowds turned violent.

United Press Chicago Shippy Lake Front Quietus Socialist Party Ben Reitman Tramps Association Anarchists Reitman Loop Lucy Parsons

Odd Fellows Club Granted Charter in Social Group

A charter has been granted to the Od Fellows' Temple club with incorporators Charles Durant F W Meyers C C Thayer Roy Whiting and A S Wilson. The organization is social and its membership consists of Odd Fellows.

Od Fellows Temple Club Charles Durant F. W. Meyers C. C. Thayer Roy Whiting A. S. Wilson Odd Fellows

Former local resident Ned Bryant visits city from California

Ned Bryant, once a city resident now living in California, is visiting friends here for several days. He previously served as a sergeant in Company B of the Sixteenth Regiment and as quartermaster of the third battalion.

Ned Bryant California Co. B Sixteenth Regiment

Sinful Love Blamed In New York Tragedy

A diary reveals that illicit passion led to a fatal incident in New York. Investigators tie motive to a forbidden affair and a deadly confrontation between involved parties.

Love and murder in Macy's diary revealed

Mary Roberts known as Mrs May Roberts Clark shot Frank Brady in Macy's department store. A diary found in her trunk portrays a five year love crisis, Brady's rejection, and her belief her husband died as motive. Police note unclear status of her husband, John Roberts.

United Press New York Mary Roberts May Roberts Clark Frank Brady Macy

Hitchcock to Have Trial After That

New York January 23. The district attorney announced that Raymond Hitchcock will be tried immediately after the Harry K. Thaw case in the criminal branch of the supreme court. Evidence is prepared and the Gerry Society’s President Lindsay was informed the Hitchcock trial will follow Thaw.

New York Raymond Hitchcock Harry K. Thaw Supreme Court Jerome Lindsay Gerry Society Hitchcock Thaw

Fair Tonight With Lake Erie Snow Flurries

For Western Pennsylvania the forecast calls for fair skies tonight with snow flurries near Lake Erie and a much colder period ahead. A strong cold wave will move in as Friday brings fair but much colder conditions.

Pennsylvania Lake Erie

Haley Declines Mayoral Candidacy Urging Solid Support

John B. Haley of Mill Street, a druggist, says he is not a mayoral candidate. He notes friends urged him to unite behind a winner but he has decided not to run and asks supporters to choose the best from the filed candidates.

Haley John B. Haley Mill Street Mr. Haley

Sensational Turn in Thaw Trial as Defense Witness Speaks

The trial of Harry Thaw features Dr. Charles G. Wagner testifying for the defense about Thaw’s state of mind and early animosity toward Stanford White. Witnesses recount Thaw’s statements, alleged conspiracies, and a pattern of hostility toward medical examiners, with further proceedings delayed by ship arrivals and ongoing cross examination.

United Press NEW Youngs Harry Thaw Jerome Stanford White Thaw Pittsburg Evelyn Nesbit Charles G. Wagner White New York Charles L. Bailey Albany N. Y New York Central Justice Dowling Jerome Cross Bailey Littleton Wagner

Dolan to Testify on UMWA Delegate Seat Hearing Today

In Indianapolis on January 23 Pat Dolan faces a hearing at 1 30 P M on his right to be seated as a national convention delegate for the United Mine Workers of America. The credential committee report includes one exception: Dolan. Cleveland delegate Jerry Nutall urged dismissal of Dolan's credentials, causing an uproar before President John Mitchell barred further outbursts. Laura Gregg of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association spoke before noon.

Indianapolis Ind Pat” Dolan United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Dolan Jerry Nutall Pittsburg Suterville Mitchell Laura Gregg National American Woman's Suffrage Association

Serge Hears Doom in Fear and Trembling

A report centers on Serge as he confronts a looming penalty threat amid fear and trembling. The piece frames his anxious response and the potential consequences he faces.

Serge

Rosario Serge Sentenced to Death in First-Degree Murder

The court sentences Rosario Serge to be hanged for the murder of Tony Conti. Attorneys plan to appeal, sending the case toward the Supreme Court, as Governor fixes the hanging time. Serge showed tense bravado and a strained smile during the verdict.

Preme Court Rosario Serge Porter

Harding Cuts Loose From Sen Foraker In Ohio

Marion Ohio January 23 In an editorial titled Foraker Is Defeated Ohio Is for Taft former Lieutenant Governor Harding announces his withdrawal from Senator Foraker citing political trend and confirming the end of Foraker leadership with a harsh verdict on his prospects.

United Press Marion Foraker Ohio Taft Harding

Jealousy Believed Motive in Girl’s Chicago Murder

Chicago police link jealousy to the fatal shooting of Catherine Cartwright, 22, as they search for James McGee, 23, who was previously arrested for shooting at Cartwright and J. F. Miller after catching them together. Mary Winter, who runs the rooming house, heard three shots but did not investigate until the killer fled. Cartwright was dead when the room was entered.

United Press Chicago Catherine Cartwright James McGee J. F. Miller Mary Winter

Defective Flue Sparks Small Fire at Weyrick Home

A defective flue caused a small fire at 245 Taylor Street Thursday morning just after 9:30. Chief Connery and the Central and Bay street departments answered from box 44. Flames burned through the floor of an upstairs room and consumed one trunk. loss stated as slight.

J. F. Weyrick Taylor Street Chief Connery Central Bay Street

Murder Suspect Sainato Sunk Wauk Dauphin River Body

District Attorney Joe Calaute, eye witness, says Dominick Sainato shot Game Warden Houk near the railroad and sank the body in the Mahoning River weighted with stones. Sainato, sought for Houk's murder, was jailed in the county after being located in Albany. Ex Sheriff Brown arranged the transfer and noted swift requisition signing by governors. Calaute also implicates Sainato in the Duff murder.

Dominick Sainato Seeley Houk James Brown Brown Albany N. Y Logan Quimby Sainato Samato Hillsville Hook Harrisburg Joe Calaute Squire William Duff Houk Sianato Mahoning Calaute Duff

Battle Expected At Haiti As Loyalists Prepare Strike

In Port au Prince on January 23 President Alexis orders rapid action against Gencavies amid reports of rebel fortification at Cape Haitien. He fears dilatory command tactics and pledges to shield foreign property while warning nations that the steamship Vortigern and General Firm in with twenty followers are pirates.

Port AU Prince Haiti Alexis Cape Haitien Vortigern Firmin

Calaute Frantic in Prison Cell Over Sainato Arrival

Joe Calaute jailed for the murder of Squire William Duff frantically fears Dominick Sainato who he claims killed Seeley Houk. Calaute tore his cot from the cell, woke others with wailing, refused breakfast, and cried most of the day, believing Sainato was not yet captured.

Joe Calaute Squire William Duff Dominick Sainato Seeley Houk Calaute Sainato Duff Calante

John Weir in critical condition after self-inflicted shooting

John Weir of Possum Hollow near Wampum remains in serious condition at the hospital after shooting himself last Sunday morning following an attempt to kill his wife. He has not spoken and sleeps most of the time.

John Weir

Parallel 10 Case Begun in Ongoing Proceeding

A legal action involving Parallel 10 has begun as the case proceeds through initial filings. No additional details are provided about parties, jurisdiction, or specific charges. Proceedings are in early stages with no court rulings reported yet.

Detsch Murder Trial Opens Amid Wife Liaison Claims

In Philadelphia a jury is seated for the Andrew Jackson Detsch Jr murder trial. Prosecution argues the killing stemmed from a alleged liaison between Detsch's wife and Harry Ferree, supported by letters and photos Ferree allegedly made. Defense challenges admissibility of such evidence and witnesses. The case echoes Thaw in some aspects as family members attend.

United Press Philadelphia Andrew Jackson Detsch, Jr Harry Ferree New York Tautalen Detsch Ferree Clement

Window Glass Union to be Dissolved in Ohio Court

Judge Phillips in common pleas court will issue a formal order dissolving the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers' Association. He instructed attorneys to prepare a journal entry covering over $100,000 in cash held by the union. The decision cites violation of anti trust laws amid a dispute between cutters flatteners and the majority blowers gatherers.

United Press Cleveland, O Phillips Common Pleas Tumorr Amalgamated Window Glass Workers’ Association

Special Cabinet Meeting Discusses Federal Appointments

Washington January 23. A special cabinet meeting was held with Taft Root Meyer Metcalf Straus and Garfield present. The subject discussed was the charge that the president has been making federal appointments for political purposes. Each member was asked to bring a list of appointments made since January 1.

United Press Washington Taft Root Meyer Metcalf Straus Garfield

Rev Father Hanna for Coadjutor

Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco departed for home as no decision was made on appointing a co adjutor. Rev Father Hanna of Rochester may be chosen if the pope finds the charges of modernism unfounded.

United Press Rome Riordan San Francisco Father Hanna Rochester

Death Records Listing for Local Residents

The list records Joseph Douthett aged 89 of 15 Walnut, Nicholas O Donnell 35, Bluff Gregorius Paul 28 of 22 West Long Avenue, Mrs Elizabeth Grim 79 of Big Beaver township, and William Crouch 35 of New Bedford.

Joseph Douthett Walnut Street Nicholas O'Donnell Bluff Street Gregorius Paul West Long Avenue Elizabeth Grim Big Beaver Township William Crouch New Bedford

Former Statute Still In Force On Two-Cent Fare

The supreme court ruling on the two-cent fare does not void the law for all railroads. Each line must prove its own case that the law is confiscatory and unjust. If a line like Pittsburg and Lakes Erie ignores it, penalties loom. Only the Pennsylvania cost figures support the decision. other lines must appeal separately.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Pennsylvania Company Pittsburg and Lakes Erie Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Pentsy New Castle

Long and Useful Life of Joseph Douthett Ends

At dawn Thursday Joseph Douthett of 15 Walnut street died after a brief illness from paralysis. He was 86 years, 1 month, and 6 days old, a respected public figure who served as county commissioner and held various roles. Survived by wife Martha J Douthett and children Joseph H, E A Graham, J R Steele, and H B Jackson. Funeral at 2:30 pm Saturday at the First United Presbyterian Church with interment at Woodlawn.

Joseph Douthett Walnut Street Dr. Douthett Douthett Jamestown Mercer County Pittsburg Allegheny County New Castle Pittsburgh Street Xena, O Cincinnati McDowell Illinois Dakota First Presbyterian Church Martha J. Douthett Joseph H Xenia, O E. A. Graham Bloomington, Ill J. R. Steele Oil City H. B. Jackson Joliet First United Presbyte Wood

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ODD Fellows’ Club N.Y Frank Atty Charles G. Wayne Tony Conti Mary Conti Rosarlo Serge Sen. Foraker Severs Sen Ior Lawrence County Mahoning River Terest Toto Window Glass Union Alione
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