Murderer Fred Rosena Kills Brother-in-Law in Street Shooting
A deliberate murder occurred Sunday at 6 50 pm on Valentine street when Fred Rosena shot and killed his brother-in-law John Chocco after a quarrel. Rosena hunted his victim for minutes and confronted Chocco near his home before firing. The rifle misfired once but Rosena adjusted the weapon and continued the pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
John Chocco
Valentine
South Croton Avenue
South Mill Street
Cunningham Street
Pittsburg & Lake Erie
Rosena
Man Pleads Guilty After Painting Black Eye on Friend
W. H. Marker charged with assault and battery by Harry Roberts pleaded guilty before Alderman Crabill. Roberts showed a black eye he said Marker had painted for him during a tin mill fight earlier in the week. Marker paid a small fine and costs, closing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Marker
Harry Roberts
Alderman Crabill
Roberts
Marker
Kerr Edges Morrison In Mercer County Race By 9 Votes
In a bitter county contest J A Kerr narrowly defeats John L Morrison by 9 votes in Mercer County. The result determines party control and sets a close political tone for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Kerr
Mercer County
John L Merascarine
Morrison
Deaths of David Lewis Sr Sarah Harvey and Margaret McCleary
Death record lists David Lewis Sr aged 74 of 524 Pollock Avenue, Sarah E Harvey aged 68 of West Ay, and Margaret McCleary aged 75 of 205 Harbor Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lewis, Sr
Pollock Avenue
Sarah E. Harvey
Westay
Margaret McCleary
Harbor Street
Diagram of shooting scene and pursuit through Rosena street
A detailed diagram traces the quarrel between Rosena and Chocco at the Rosena residence area. Rosena chases and fires, wounding Chocco, while an unknown ally aids the escape. Police Lt Deskin arrives and confronts the murderer in front of the Rosena home, subduing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deskin
Murderer
Rosena
Chocco
Valentine Street
Bigley Plumbing
Croton Avenue
Amanda Hood
Nervy and lucky: Deskin stops armed man with quick thinking
Lieutenant Jim Deskin faced Fred Rosena aiming a Winchester at his head. He tackled and disarmed Rosena to protect himself and a small child, saying luck and nerves kept him from tragedy as Rosena’s brother-in-law had been killed earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
Lieut
Jim Deskin
Deskin
Rosewell Waite
Rosena
Picnic at Fourth Presbyterian Church set for July 16
The Fourth Presbyterian church and Sunday school hold their annual picnic at Robinsons Grove next Thursday July 16. A special car will carry picnickers over the Sharon line to the grove leaving Long Avenue at 10 a.m. sharp. Returning the start will be made at 7 oclock. Born to Mr and Mrs Norman Morse of Court Street a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Robinson's Grove
Sharon Line
the Grove
Long Avenue
Organist Parke V Hogan Resigns From First M E Church
Parke V Hogan, longtime organist at the First Methodist Episcopal church, resigns his post with yesterday as his last service. Supplies will fill the organist duties until a permanent replacement is engaged. Hogan helped found the Mikado club and led the church choir to a high standing in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke V. Hogan
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Hogan
M. E
Mikado Club
Betey Organ Company
First Church
Fred Rosena Poses in Jail as Inquest Looms
Fred Rosena was photographed at the county jail by Photographer Anderson and a News representative. He posed bravely, claiming calm amid impending death or life imprisonment. Chocco's body was moved to Handel's morgue for burial ahead of Monday inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rosena
Anderson
Fred
Chocco
Handel’s
Cox
Rosena
Manne Heater Fined in Malicious Mischief Case
Barney Heater paid the costs after a case at Alderman Crabill's where Maude Adams charged him with malicious mischief for cutting telephone wires to her South Mill Street instrument home. The hearing occurred Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Heater
Alderman Crabill
Maude Adams
Maude
Barney
South Mill Street
Public Opinion Dominated Conventions and Demands Reform
Lincoln Steffens argues that the American people shaped both party conventions through public sentiment and should continue thinking and demanding concrete aims. He notes leaders Roosevelt and Bryan failed to push fully against party machines, leaving the parties conservative and the public left to seek stronger primaries and independent representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Roosevelt
Bryan
Olympic Games Open in Rain as Kings Attend
London July 13. In a drenching rain King Edward opened the fourth Olympiad before about 100000 spectators with 2500 athletes from 30 nations. The American team of 90 led the parade, followed by cheers for England and other royal observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Three Kings
Edward
King George
Greece
King Haakon
Norway
Queen Alexandra
Duke
Duchess of
Sparta
Sweden
Duchess of Connaught
Duke of Argyl
Lord Desborough
Amateur Athletic Association of Great Britain
J. E. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union of America
America
England
Sullivan
Prohibition Convention at Columbus
A brief note on a prohibition convention held in Columbus with organizers and attendance details limited by available text. The fragment notes activities, discussions, and potential resolutions forming part of the event coverage.
New Line Into Pittsburg Sparks Erie Rail Feud
Reports in New Castle rail circles say the Erie railroad weighs a new line from New Castle to Pittsburg. With Lake Erie and Pittsburg under joint control, Erie may be shut out from Pittsburg and seek alternate routes. A successful line would cut through rich coal and iron districts, boosting Erie’s prospects despite its existing agreement with Pittsburg and Lake Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Erie Railroad
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Erie
New York
Buffalo
The
Lake i. Brie
Wright Suggested for Nomination at Prohibition Convention
Four delegates from Lawrence county head to Columbus as the National Prohibition convention opens at Memorial Hall. More than 800 delegates from across the nation will gather to nominate a presidential candidate, with Hon. Seaborn Wright of Atlanta favored for the nomination. Local delegates vow support for any measure advancing temperance nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition Party
Lawrence County
Columbus
James Peebles
Harlansburg
Prohibition County
Robert M. Hainer
J. J. Ashenhurst
The
New
Seaborn Wright
Atlanta
Wright
Georgia
South
Lightning Strikes North Hill House Damaging Fairmont Residence
The new Fairmont avenue home of C Ed Smith was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. The chimney shattered and a roof hole opened but the bolt did not enter the house, saving Mrs Smith who suffered a severe shock and will be kept indoors for days. The crack toppled bricks and slate and nearby homes felt the tremor. Samuel Patterson’s Crawford avenue residence also took minor damage when a large tree fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ed Smith
Fairmont Avenue
Rosario Serge to be hanged in Lawrence jail Tuesday
Rosario Serge faces execution at the Lawrence county jail with Sheriff Waddington preparing the scaffold at 7:30 am. About 3,000 citizens signed petitions urging a reprieve, but Governor Stuart has not replied. Father DeMita plans to witness the hanging, and the priest reports Serge remains calm yet resolute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosario Serge
Waddington
Lawrence County
Stuart
Sergei
J. W. Canning
P. Emery
Archie Gardner
Serge
Nicholas DeMita
St. Vitis’ Church
Father DeMita
Frank
Ta Jail
Diamond Coupon Day boosts votes in News contest
The News announces a Diamond coupon day on Wednesday giving ten votes for clipped coupons brought to the office by Friday noon. Coupons must be separate from regular ones for accurate counting. Promises of more nominees and a grand trip for winners energize the race as candidates push persistence and pluck.
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South Croton
Bigley
Hood
Roséna
John Guylfoye
Choceo
Rinck
Rostha
Hoodyy
SOWTN
Norman Morse
Court Street
Taft
Republican Party
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Lincoln J. Steffens
Sions
Temperance
Ohio
North Hill House
C. Ed. Smith
Er DeMita
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