Deft Haywood Seriously Ill as Court Recess Taken
The defendant Haywood is reported seriously ill prompting a recess in the proceedings. Neuralgia is noted among the medical concerns influencing the delay.
01 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1907
Page
1
The defendant Haywood is reported seriously ill prompting a recess in the proceedings. Neuralgia is noted among the medical concerns influencing the delay.
William D. Haywood suffers a neuralgia attack and heart trouble. doctors give morphine to relieve pain, causing him to sleep and forcing a morning postponement. Court reconvenes later with Senator Borah examining banker Boff as proceedings resume next week.
In a Wampum store clerks discovered a rolled package containing 420 dollars. It held twelve twenty dollar bills, seventeen ten dollar bills and two five dollar bills. Owner Joseph Stiglitz suspects he may have placed it there long ago and forgotten.
A fire last night razed the Harris barrel works in Titusville causing about $100,000 in losses. The water works plant, shut for repairs since midnight, took thirty minutes to restore operation after the blaze was fought.
Depositors in the Farmers and Drovers' National Bank of Waynesburg, which failed earlier, will recover only eighty percent of their held funds.
The Sugar Grove canning factory at 8 Y Lake with a large shipment of its act to this city is to be sold by the sheriff.
The forecast calls for rain tonight across Western Pennsylvania with increased chances continuing into Sunday. Wet conditions may affect travel and outdoor plans. Local officials advise drivers to use caution on slick roads.
Antonio DeBiagio identified by James Robinson as the shooter in the Chewton incident. Robinson, recovering at hospital, now firmly points to DeBiagio. Five other Italians arrested or held as witnesses face intense questioning as detectives press to prove DeBiagio’s guilt.
John Patterson of Darlington reports 15 large turtles crossing the road near Beaver Falls. He attempted to capture them but they lunged with wide jaws, forcing him to jump into his wagon and speed away in the opposite direction.
Reverend P. K. Fonvielle of the A. M. E. Zion church will preach at Zion church Franklin in the morning and evening Sunday and give a lecture there Tuesday evening. The schedule announces a full weekend of services by the visiting pastor.
Letters of administration awarded to E. M. Hamilton for the estate of his wife Ebbie F. Hamilton.
Secretary of War Taft spends a day in Columbus meeting political manager A I Vorys his brother C P Taft and local officials. He tours the Columbus post office barracks and discusses presidential prospects with Governor Harris and citizens. He plans westward addresses and a Philippines voyage later this year.
Commencement exercises for the New Castle High School class of 1907 were held at the Opera House with 64 graduates, including 45 academics and 19 commercial students. The event featured speeches by top scholars, D A R prize awards, class poems and prophecies, souvenirs, and new class yells.
John C. Wimner died Friday afternoon from heart trouble at about 4 o clock. He was 75 years old, born in Portersville and lived in New Castle for the last decade. Survived by his wife Catherine and eight children, with one brother and sister in Portersville. Funeral at 2 30 Sunday from 68 Shady Avenue, Oak Park burial.
Rebels in China press a grinding advance described as a major push. Estimates place forces at least fifty thousand as fighting continues across the region.
The report cites Kiangsi and two other southern provinces as affected by the Chinese uprising with an estimated 56 000 armed rebels, possibly double. Officials and their families said to have been killed in Kiangsi. German and British interests noted near Lien Chow as foreign presence fears grow. Washington watches with anxiety as Asiatic squadron moves toward Chefoo for summer drills.
Albert Hays who escaped from Alderman Green's office two weeks ago was captured by Detective Marshall and Constable Williams at Coke City Pennsylvania Friday evening. He admits to defrauding J. M. Stookey of the Wayside Inn by not paying a $58 bill after being lent credit while unemployed. He traveled from the Neshannock river chase to Edenburg and Pittsburg before boarding a train to Coke City where he was arrested at the depot.
Francesco Galina aged 42 died Friday at his Hillsville home from tuberculosis and dropsy. He was the son of Dominic Galina and brother of Pasqualle, both of Hillsville, and was unmarried. The funeral was held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Hillsville Catholic church with interment in Hillsville.
Ten sensational cases are set for trial in the county court this week, with prosecutors seeking swift adjudication. Defense lawyers urge caution, citing complex evidentiary issues and recent delays. District officials emphasize public interest and orderly proceedings.
District Attorney Charles H. Young and Creighton G. Logan report the June term grand jury will hear a wide array of cases including Black Hand members charged with blackmail Jim Rocco Frank Calante Dominick Burthi Rocco Panetta and Absardro Micco. Also listed are Mrs EB H Marquette for fortune telling George J Jones for gambling tied leasing of property and bank examiner James M Cover for divulging banking secrets.
Park Christian Church hosts a Children Day program with a sacred cantata Star of Promise and graduation for 15 primary pupils. Miss Beryl Brown delivers the address. diplomas and student performances follow, featuring solos, duets, recitations, and choral pieces by the class and school.
John C Wimner aged 75 of 68 Shady Avenue died recently. Martha Anderson 79 of Wilmington Township also listed. Luigi Curtini 46 of Bridge Street, Amanda Cottrell 21 of Wampum, and Francesco Galina 42 of Hillsville are named in the notices.
H. C. Anderson, a steel mill employee, was struck in the right eye by a small piece of ion Friday evening. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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