Penmanship evidence dominates Douds murder trial
In the commonwealth versus Perry Douds, expert witnesses like Asten test and compare handwriting across multiple letters. The defense argues no knowledge of the writing, while detectives link letter traits to admitted writings. Judge Wallace adjourns, with continued testimony on penmanship and prior related inquiries.
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of the Commonwealth
Perry Douds
Anna Stillings
Third Ward
Benjamin W. Stillings
Winternitz
Martin
Stillings
Douds
W. L. Anderson
Wallace
John B. Brown
Mr. Winternitz
Commonwealth Council
Brown
Blevins
Postmaster Brown
Chief of Police
Portersville
Court exchange over ruling on Franklin trip evidence
The transcript shows Judge Wallace limiting questions on a letter discovery. Alderman Pottersworn cites Douds and Gates handwriting. Attorneys clash as Aiken seeks to prove misspellings, while the judge bars such questions and hints Douds may have authored the writing.
Notice from President Judge Wallace in New Castle
The president judge announces that the letter writer may appear in court at any time during court hours or during intermission within 24 hours and will be fully protected in all matters. He urges the sender to call in, stating there is no danger. June 14, New Castle, Pa.
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W. D. Wallace
Legal argument and letter evidence admission dispute
In court, Mr Winternita and judges discuss admitting letters for comparison of spelling not penmanship. Douds reference and four anonymous letters named in the indictment are entered as evidence after objections are overruled. Commonwealth and defense outline their case before jurors.
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Winternita
Judge Wallace
Judge Martin
Commonwealth
W. L. Anderson
Wallace
Martin
Winternitz
West Baden Springs Hotel Fire Triggers Mass Egress
A long distance message reports West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana destroyed by fire starting in the kitchen at 1 am. Guests fled in night clothes, some leaping from balconies as flames spread. injuries include bruises and possible broken limbs. The 700 room Mineral Springs Hotel at West Baden stands among the losses. Owners listed as J M Persist L W Sinclair of Satem and KERB Rhodes of West Baden.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Chicago
Til
Chicago American
French Lick Springs
Ind
West Baden Springs
West Paden Springs
Mineral Springs
West Baden
Cincinnati
St. Louis
J. M. Persist
L. W. Sinclair
Satem, Ind
KERB
Biddle Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
John D. Biddle was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of grocer Thomas Donnelly Kahney of Mt. Washington, killed April 712 last.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Pittsburg
John D. Biddle
Thomas Donnell Kahney
Mt. Washington
A Slav's Misfortune on the Pensylvania
Yaster Solare a Slav and section hand on the Pensylvania dropped a large tire on his foot Thursday evening injuring it badly. Dr. Vdl. Cooper dressed the wound.
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Yaster Solare
Pensylvania
Vdl
Cooper
Case Continued in Public Nuisance Suit Over Oil Tanks
The commonwealth case against BK Berger for maintaining a public nuisance was continued by Judge Wallace to the September term of criminal court. The suit seeks removal of oil and gasoline tanks behind the New Excelsior Hotel where Benjamin Bull died last winter. The continuance was requested by defense attorney John G McCgenahy.
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The
Commonwealth
BK. Berger
Wallace
Excelsior
Benjamin Bull
John G McCgenahy
No Power Car Save Murderer Edwards
In Shreveport Louisiana on June 4 a mob escorted by guards moved murder suspect Edwards to Benton after a fatal shooting of John Foster. Foster confronted Edwards over field work. Edwards fired killing Foster. The incident involves Prophet Smith and followers from Texas with unrest among the group. Edwards sought by authorities as the man who killed Foster.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Shrevieport
Benton
Edwars
John Foster
Edwards
Foster
Smith
Texas
Church of God
Poster
Reuben Non-Suited Larceny Hearing Clears Pritchard
Nat Pritchard charged with larceny was heard Friday by Alderman Breckenridge and discharged. Complainant Reuben Perkins, a Sheep Hill resident, had returned from the workhouse to find his shop torn down and tools missing. Perkins had previously trusted Pritchard, who produced a letter with a key suggesting care for the property. Judge Hazen prosecuted. Wallace Talis defended.
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Nat Pritchard
Breckenridge
Reuben Perkins
Sheep Hill
Perkins
Nathaniel Pritchard
Pritchard
Hazen
Wallace Talis
Lightning Strikes Kill Cattle in Local Storm
A Thursday evening storm across the county killed a 1200 pound steer owned by Harris Bros near St. Mary's cemetery and a fine milch cow owned by Mr. Mickle on Carpenter place, with extensive damage reported from the lightning strike.
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Harris Bros
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mickle
Carpenter Place
Wilder Property Transfer on Washington Street Sold
A transfer occurred today as the Wilder property on Washington street changed hands to Percy L. Craig. The deed lists Stanley H. Anderson of Pittsburgh as agent for PLIL Craig. The sale price was $33,020 and the future use remains undetermined but likely for a large enterprise.
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Wilder
Washington Street
Percy L. Craig
Stanley UH. Anderson
Pittsburge
PL Ll
Craig
Sharon Hospital Officers Elected in Sharon Virginia
The directors of the C. T W Buhl hospital in Sharon Virginia have elected officers O S Perkins as president John Cowsley as treasurer and James T Whitia as secretary for the coming term.
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C. T W. Buhl Hospital
Sharon
Os. Perkins
John Cowsley
James T. Whitia
Letters in Douds Case Not Stolen, Defense Claims
Court hears that anonymous letters at the Perry Douds murder trial were recovered from Douds’s pocket after an earlier disappearance. Judges and attorneys deny any theft or foul play and emphasize careful handling to prevent prejudice amid public rumor.
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Douds
Perry Douds
Mr. Douds
John McConahy
McConahy
Jas. M. Martin
Martin
Archey W. Gardner
McCracken
Wallace
Perry
Picnic accident at Conneaut Lake injures West Falls woman
Mrs Lassing Sankey of West Falls street fell from a merry go round at the M KE picnic at Conneaut Lake Thursday afternoon when the conductor dropped a ticket. She struck her temple on a hard object, was unconscious, then eased to consciousness at the hotel. Skull fracture feared but not found. She improved by Friday morning.
Court Delays All Trials Except Douds Case
Judge Wallace issued an order continuing all other trials to next week. Jurors and witnesses not subpoenaed for the Douds case were excused until Monday afternoon at 2. The Douds case will not be finished this week.
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Matthews
Chief of Police
Portersville
Stillings
McClain
Dickey
Peice
Mrs. Walker
Brown
Martin
Winternitz
Douds
Wallace
Tin Worker’s Mishap at Shenangy Mill
John Williams of Allen Street, an opener at the Shenangy tin mill, was injured Thursday afternoon when a sheet struck the back of his left hand, cutting and nearly severing the little finger. Dr. James M. Lackwood dressed the wound.
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John Williams
Allen Street
Shenangy
James M.lackwood
Italian wives join husbands on Lacock Street arrival
Mrs Frank Laclan and Mrs Benjamin Dotel from Italy reached Lacock Street Wednesday evening. Laclan has lived here seven years and Dotel eighteen months. Each woman brought a child. The voyage was slow but pleasant over the sea.
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Frank Laclan
Benjamin Dotel
Italy
Lacock Street
Laclan
Dotel
Mrs Jaames Kennedy Injured After Dark Fall on Pittsburg Street
A woman named Mrs Jaames Kennedy fell in the dark near her Pittsburg street home Thursday night after striking an unseen stop. She suffered severe injuries to her left foot and sprained her ankle. a surgeon attended to her.
Assault at Dr Wood Fulton's Stable Ends in Bruising
Dr Wood Fulton was attacked in his stable at night by an unknown man wielding a club. The intruder fled after being challenged, vowing revenge and threatening to burn the barn. Police and fire chiefs searched for the tramp. Fulton sustained a severely bruised and swollen arm.
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Wood Fulton
Fulton
Fire Department
Funeral for George Henning Drowned in Shenango
The funeral for George Henning, who drowned in the Shenango last Friday, was held Thursday afternoon from his home at 26 Nutt Street. Services were at 3 o'clock with Eintracht society members in full attendance and flowers from friends and organizations. Pallbearers were Eintracht members. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Carriages were from Dunn and the undertaking rooms.
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George Henning
Shenango
Nutt Street
Eintracht Society
Greenwood Cemetery
Dunn & the Undertaking
Changes After Wick Resignation Hit National Steel Firm
A Youngstown special reports several changes at National Steel after President Henry Wick resigns. Offices will move to Pittsburg and Thomas McDonald, superintendent of the Ohio steel plant, may receive a higher post.
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Youngstown
National Steel Company
Henry Wick
Pittsburg
Thomas McDonald
Ohio Steel Pint
National
Moravia Street Worker Sustains Severe Head Injury
Joseph Coyle of Moravia street, employed at a city furnace, suffered a badly cut scalp when struck by a piece of metal on Friday. He was taken to the hospital where eight sutures were needed to close the wound.
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Joseph Coyle
Moravia
Special Offer at Roberts Millinery June 15
On Saturday June 15 Roberts Millinery Parlors at 29 Pittsburg Street Mc gives away with every child's hat priced at $1 and up a coiled wire jumping rope while supplies last.
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Roberts
Pittsburg Street
Weather forecast mentions fair conditions ahead
Fair tonight and probably Saturday with somewhat lower temperatures tonight. No further details on region or highs provided.
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Pinkerton
Detective Agency
Ens Commonwealth
B. Brown
S. JL. McCracken
Justice
New Castle
A. A. Asten
Philadelphia Pinkerton Detective Agency
Jie
C. H. Aliens
Philadelphia
J. S. Harrington
Judye Martin
Asten
Cheff
Charles Walker
Mexico
Wilcox
BR. KW. Atkon
Rama
Aschman
Harrington
J. Lee McFate
Mr. Aiken
Mr. McFate
Ofice
John Beck
John Walker
French
George P
McCaslin
C. C. Robingson
Robingson
Beck
Wyle McCaslin
Wylie McCaslin
Aiken
Mr. McCaslin
Prench
W. Su. Anderson
George P. L. Douds
C. H. Akans
John Pottersworn
Mery Gates
Biddle
Case
Murderer Edwards
Reuben
Wilder Property
P.L. Craig
Defendant
Criminal Court
Wick
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