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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
1
Mrs Mary Conti testifies Dominick Sainata confessed to murder in county jail and read letters that allege plans by Sainata and accomplices. Conti recounts details of the Duff farm incident and names participants Frank Polite Jim Rich and Joe Calante with varying roles.
District Attorney Young pressed for a full statement from Sainata who admitted seeing Calante threaten to kill an old man and that he shot after the demand. Mrs Conti described the failed attempt to locate Seeley and the group that went to the Duff home, with Sainata claiming different statements under cross examination. Continued on Fourth Page.
The obituary notes Mrs Margaret Jacobs aged 33 of 137 Snort Street has died. Funeral details are not available in the provided text.
A 1908 New Castle letter from Dominick Sainati asks Rocco to obtain testimonies from La Grassa to claim uncertainty about the killer of a squire. He asks to contact Jim Rich and Peter Sposito and to argue for a lighter sentence, implying a possible death penalty or a lengthy prison term.
A dated letter from Dominico Sainato to Rocco describes a hunting day when they shot at a squire who pursued them. He names accomplices LaGrosga Polite Jim Rich and two unidentified men. He urges Rocco to instruct others to testify they were six, naming Joe Calute as one of the unknowns, and hints at telling his relation if spared.
A letter from Dominick Sainata asks Rocco to compel two quarry witnesses to deny recognizing others and to threaten Jim Rich. He vows to reveal and harm Joe Calante and Jim Paganico if they do not testify as requested, claiming the motive is to avoid punishment and avoid ruin.
At tonight’s school board meeting the textbook committee recommends two sets of new books for the city schools the Emerson and Bender grammar and the Hamilton arithmetic with about thirty percent allowed on the old books. The change is opposed by many citizens who call the expense needless and foolish arguing old texts teach arithmetic and language just as well. The board will decide what action to take on the recommendation.
Crop reporters say the department of agriculture anticipates a bumper season with abundant apples peaches blackberries raspberries melons onions cabbage and other fruits reaching markets. Peach survival rises from 37.4 to 73 percent and sugar crops also show gains despite some false reports.
While en route to a friend on Quest street Miss Elizabeth Kirkwood of Sheephill suddenly fainted in the street in front of the high school just before 11 o clock on Thursday. A friend and passersby revived her and Joseph Rice had her conveyed home in a carriage.
Jack O'Brien defeated Jack Blackburn in a six round boxing bout in Philadelphia last night. Drexel Biddle, a young millionaire, drew a bigger crowd and stood in O Brien's corner.
Richard Breen of 308 Taylor Street swallowed a ten grain dose of strychnine after a personal crisis over alleged charges. City physician E Hunter Perry treated him for over three hours and he survived, facing a charge of attempting death by his own action but was discharged after promising not to repeat the act.
Mrs Pete Baker of 432 Mahoning Avenue lies seriously ill at her home with an inflamed ear. Dr E Hunter Perry reports partial improvement after treatment and says her life may be saved though she remains weak and hard of hearing. The city assists the family and seeks work for the husband who has been unemployed five months.
Miss Margaret Bradford of Crawford avenue will wed Ford Fulkerson of West Washington street on Thursday evening, June 25 at 6 o'clock at the Bradford home. Rev. Andrew Magill will officiate. About 50 guests invited. A wedding dinner will follow and the couple will take a wedding trip, then reside in the city.
Followers of Obaldia allege Amador’s cable to the U S misleads about a peaceful vote in Panama. With Amador allied to Arias, liberals warn of stolen election risks as stores run dry on arms and outbreaks rise ahead of July 12 polling. Obaldia supporters vow revolt if results are tainted.
Albany June 11 after a tense session the New York Senate approved the Agnew Hart anti race track gambling bills by 26 to 25. The measures take effect immediately and now go to Governor Hughes for approval amid a prior tied vote and a thwarted kidnapping attempt on Senator Foelker.
Mrs. Mary Link of Greenville, mother of sixteen, was seriously injured in a runaway accident yesterday.
Taft gains enough pledged delegates from South Carolina and expects further wins in Tennessee Texas and Virginia to exceed 491 on the first ballot. The Republican national committee seats Taft delegates and considers vice presidential prospects as Cortelyou and Hughes duels loom among New York and other contenders.
Joe Ligo notes the first ripe tomato was picked this morning from the vines at 116 Crawford Avenue. He left a message for the Hints and Dints man after recalling an old accusation about obtaining early fruit via the B. U. Young route. Reliable witnesses saw the tomato before harvest.
The murder trial of Rocco Rocco for Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk may be delayed as the court will hear the last case first. District Attorney Young warned a long session could stretch into another term, with only two cases tried so far. Rev. Scott Hershey and J Norman Martin led speakers at Beaver Valley Manufacturers Association banquet in Beaver Falls.
A fresh phase in the barber trade dispute emerges as journeymen threaten charges against Cox who says he closed at 11 Memorial Day while workers claim he stayed open until 12. Three shops plus Rodenbaugh Heinrich Eckert Gibbons Sullivan Lewis Newell are affected as neither side backs down.
A cheerful group of St Josephs school pupils spent a Thursday trolley ride and picnic as part of the annual custom. Father Eger and teachers accompanied the children who traveled along the lines to Walton where ideal weather and amusements marked the day. A noon basket picnic provided lunch.
New Wilmington June 10 The Westminster College board of trustees met on arrival by train and toured the campus. Rev A R Robinson was re-elected president and Samuel N Warden joined to fill a vacancy from John R McCune’s resignation. Several faculty changes were noted with two resignations due to ill health and business matters. Over 40,000 dollars were spent on improvements including a new music hall.
The annual alumni meeting occurred Wednesday afternoon in the college chapel. Attendance exceeded recent years with strong support for Westminster's progress and widespread Westminster enthusiasm. Continued on Page Ten.
New York June 11 A jury acquitted Raymond Hitchcock of charges by Helen Von Hagen after hours of deliberation. Hitchcock severed ties with Henry W. Savage and will have bail sought today as Justice Goff stayed nearby through the night.
Judge Williams of Mercer again took up larceny cases against Jake and Herman Wolfe this morning. Witnesses testified the defendants were at church when the brass supposedly stolen from the Pennsylvania Railroad was taken. The case was submitted to the jury.
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