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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
13
Handwriting experts testified that Perry Douds authored the anonymous letters by matching peculiar letter forms. The trial focused on unique features such as the ending salutations and distinctive letter shapes, with witnesses describing repeated patterns across multiple documents.
The examiner compared anonymous letters with admitted handwriting noting spelling syntax orthography and construction. The Chief of Police letter is not natural handwriting and differs greatly in writing. The expert identified misspellings inverted letters and peculiar letter formations as key identifiers for identity before jurors.
Arthur Chamberlain calls American competition a bogey of politicians and journalists. He spoke to Kynochs Limited shareholders in London noting modern legislation terrorizes manufacturers more than foreign rivals. He faulted English rail costs strikes and regulation, and blamed the home office for driving the electrical industry to the United States.
Henry M. Flagler has filed for divorce from Ida A. Flagler under Florida's insanity divorce law. Judge Raney posted the legal notice in Dade County and in the Miami News, noting the defendant is confined at an asylum in New York. The case sets August as the date for the defendant to appear.
A Chicago American dispatch from Shreveport La reports John Foster brother of Governor McMillan of Tennessee was shot dead on his plantation by a group of men and two others. Prophet Smith who organized many Negroes has been captured and may be lynched. Associates of Smith are held at the scene. Edwards the alleged murderer is at large. Some call for burning Smith and others for wiping out the whole crowd.
Special cars corner at Washington and Mercer streets at o'clock sharp.
New York reports that the Metal Trades association plans to raise 500000 to back an 8008 hour day fight, risking a nationwide strike of up to 696000 AFL metal workers. Gompers warns unions will defend workers rights and industrial peace against the association.
Cleveland June 13 Tom Jenkins says he has never challenged anyone but would meet Tod Fitzsimmons if he wishes. Jenkins prefers New York as the venue where the most money can be made from the contest.
Publishers dispatch from New York reports on June 15 that Yale will confer the degree of LL. D. at the bi centennial ceremony. The announcement also states Archbishop Ireland will receive the same degree.
Help wanted notice from Jaisoner Stewart & Co contractors for the New Castle Tee and Cold Storage plant located on Beaver and Lawrence streets. Fifteen laborers needed with unspecified qualifications. Applicants advised to apply to the contractor.
New York June 13 Gifts amounting to 651000 have been given to Columbia Princeton and Vassar colleges announced at their commencements. Princeton receives the largest share about 40000. Columbia gains funds including a department for Chinese studies donated anonymously and a gymnasium fund. Vassar receives 110000 from John D Rockefeller for Elizabeth Davidson Hall and 50 to 60 thousand from Helen Day Gould for a scholarship.
Newport Yacht Racing Association announces schedule changes for July races. The events set for July 2 4 and 6 will move to July 6 8 10 and 12 with an extra race added. Invitations issued to Messrs. Morgan Duncan and Lawson who have accepted. The Constitution and Columbia will race here also on June 29 and July 1.
New York June 13 claimsants to the estate of George Francis Gilman have reached a virtual agreement to divide the fortune equally among full blood and half blood heirs. The estate is placed at about 5 million dollars with potential annuity for Mrs Blakely Hall to recognize her caregiving.
The governor of a U S possession in Simic was abducted after meeting two men at the Occidental hotel lobby. He was driven to Gray's Quarry near the seawall, robbed of $20 and a gold watch, and left battered with bloodstained clothing and facial injuries.
Washington reports that Cuba’s constitutional convention unqualifiedly accepted the Platt amendment, with four delegates voting yes and one opposed. The path to ending U S trusteeship remains gradual, with October 1 eyed as a possible date for Cuba to govern itself, under U S supervision. General Wood will lead the selection of capable Cuban leaders as the army continues policing duties in Cuba.
At Buffalo New York June 13 the Amateur Union championships begin today at Pan-American with athletes from New York City Detroit A C Chicago and inter collegiate entrants. The meet promises fast times and possible records as four heats of the 200 yard dash start at 2 pm with finals Saturday amid warm clear weather.
Andrew McDowell, a Rogena furnace worker on a flat car, jumped six feet to the ground in a hurry. He sustained fractures to bones in the top of his left foot and a badly sprained ankle. A North Mercer Street surgeon treated him.
If your newsboy fails to leave The News each evening, notify this office at once. Other local papers are sometimes left at subscribers' homes. Insist on receiving the paper you want. If the boy does not comply, sew his name to this office and we will arrange delivery by the regular carrier, THE NEWS CO.
A forecast indicates showers tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures. Strong gusty winds are not specified. The outlook covers the next 24 to 48 hours with wet conditions in the region.
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