Douds Vindication Follows Morning Cross Examinations
Cross examination of Perry Douds ends with no sensational disclosures as defense plans to prove the buggy spring was in the treasurer’s office before the murder. The crowded room heard Douds deny many claimed details while testimony narrows to prior interviews and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Douds
Mr. Douds
Blevins
Henry Muth
Mr. Akens
George W. McCracken
Geo. B. McDonald
Portersville
Mr. McCracken
Portersville Road
Farner
Croton Avenue
Hutton’s
Denver
Ralph
Perry
David Dickey
Blevins Estate
Portersville Letter Mentioning St Louis and Mexico Plot
A fragmentary 19th century letter from New Castle warns W L Anderson of a planned escape to St Louis and Old Mexico after a murder case in Blevins. The note references the Kan and St L and Tex station and Hotel Anderson in Pittsburgh, with a taunting sign off from Geo P L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
New Castle
St. Louis
Kan
St L
Tex
Old Mexico
Geo
W. L. Anderson
Anderson
Pittsbore
Mysterious 1899 Pittsburg Dispatch Letter Sent to Postmaster
A handwritten note dated March 23 1899 from Pittsburg to Postmaster Brown in New Castle Pa claims knowledge of a murder of Mr Blev ing and warns of danger to the writer if exposed. The letter asserts no money is sought and requests private reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Brown
Bleving
Pittsburg
Brown
New Castle
Testimony on St Louis stations and Denver trip questioned
The trial hearing features questions by J Norman Martin as the defendant denies knowledge of St Louis rail stations. He recalls a 1877 Denver trip with partner Henry Gates and details of later travels and meetings, including discussions with Perkins and McMillen about a murder, with testimony about offices and stairs at the city building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Norman Martin
St. Louis
Mr. Martin
Douds
Denver
Trenry Gates
Texas
1864
Kurtz
St. L.ouis Union Station
Douds Case Beings Cross Examination And Testimony
Judge McMichael and Judge Hazen rulings cited as testimony continues in the Douds murder case. Witnesses include McCracken Porter s ville area resident, Perry Douds son and family members, with cross examination touching on anonymous letters and an iron object used to heat water. Court adjourned to Monday morning.
Public Wedding at Cascade Park Announces June 22
Rev. Daniel McMoore of Elm Street will publicly marry a couple at Harvest Home in Cascade Park on Saturday June 22. The couple, residents of Little Rock Arkansas, sent a photograph for the ceremony and are described as nice looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel McMoore
Elm Street
Moravia Street
Cascade Park
Little Rock
Arkansas
Train Derails on Gardner Avenue Tracks No Injuries Reported
A branch passenger train struck a switch on Gardner avenue at 7 pm Thursday causing the track to be damaged. The train, traveling 12 miles an hour, careened over the switch but no injuries were reported. Cause of the accident is not known.
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Gardner Avenue
Accident Averted on Pennsylvania Train Near Tue lnski
A tree blown onto the track near Tue lnski caused the 3 10 PM Pennsylvania train to shut off steam and the engineer to jump clear as the train rounded a curve. No damage or injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Pulaski
Pennsylvania
Tuelnski
Judge Potter Defers Punishment in Italian Suspect Case
At a hearing before Alderman John Potter Carlton Sebens an Italian railroad worker was discharged after allegations that he lured Nicola Zingers wife away to another state and fled with her The case involved larceny assault with intent to kill and breach of the peace with challenges over returning property and money to the complainant Zingers The judge expressed strong condemnation but ordered release without fines or commitment while noting the misconduct and restitution terms lingering in the proceeding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Potter
Carlton Sebens
Nicola Zingers
Mahoningtown
Sebens
Zingers
Se~bens
Girard
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
VanGorder
Hazen
R. W. Aiken
Medard
John McConahy
Arrest of James A. Huston in Coaltown flight ends capture
Constables William Wilkison and William VanGorder nabbed James A. Huston, sought for days, after tracking him to a Highland avenue cellar excavation. Huston attempted to flee near a barn. VanGorder restrained him as Wilkison closed in. Hearing set for next Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilkison
William VanGorder
James A. Huston
Coaltown
Alderman V Potter
Barbara Kahrer
Huston
Highland Avenue
VanGorder
Wilkison
The Biggest June Sale Continues Through Monday
The store opened crowded for its largest yearly sale with Muslin Underwear selling fast. A large delayed shipment of cheaper undergarments extends the sale into Monday, offering big savings on children's Misses and dandy underwear at lower prices from J N Euwer's Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regilar
J. N. Euwer
Afro-American Republican League Holds State Convention
The Afro-American Republican League state convention is set for August 6 and 7, 1901 in West Chester Pennsylvania. An executive committee meeting will be at the Monongahela House in Pittsburg on August 6, 1901 with Rev Daniel McMoore named to the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Monongahela House
Pittsburg
Daniel McMoore
Music Teacher Hired by Wilmington Township Schools
The Wilmington township school directors will employ a music teacher for the coming year, at least during the fall months and likely for the entire session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Township
Sinking of Staten Island Ferry Northfield Claims Miracle
New York dispatch reports the Staten Island ferry Northfield collided with Mauch Chunk near the battery, causing a major crash but with only one missing person and four serious injuries. Divers searched overnight as crowds panicked and crews aided passengers, many men rushing to help while women and children were protected aboard tugs and at the dock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Staten Island
Northfield
Battery Seat
Mauch Chunk
David VanName
Westfield
York
Jersey Central
Johnson
Griffin
East River
Haven
Pier 10
Shirt Waist Men Parade In Summer Garb
Postal workers at Sharon's mall showcased new summer shirts, gray felts, and blue coats. The apparel impressed with cool comfortable fabric and smart appearance, adding a neat, uniform look to postmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon’s
Old Fiddlers Contest Entries Wind Up in Weaterr
W. J. Wicker enters the old fiddlers contest in Pittsburg on July 1 on an $8 wager to beat any contestant in Weaterr. The contest manager adds a $25 cash prize for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wicker
Tpitisburg
Weaterr
Pennsylvania
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Doud
Santa Ire
Union Pacific
Cates
Will
Sanderson
Wallace
Martin
Muth
St. Cloud
Lawrence County
John Montgomery
Enoch Jones
Mr. Winternitz
Henry Gates
Perkins
Leslie House
Hoon
City
Hsten
Akens and McConnell
Dean
Judge Martin
McMichael
McConahy
Ralph Douds
Mr. McConahy
Ch. A. Wallace
William F. Douds
James Stevenson
Dickey
Alderman Potter
New York Harbor
Old Fiddlers
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