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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
7
The testimony in the Douds case wraps with a key witness collapsing under strain as defense and prosecution present letters and affidavits. The hearing includes questions about the Blevins murder, forged letters, and the role of Henry Voltz. Court adjourns for the day.
Attorney S L McCracken tells jurors in the Commonwealth v Perry Douds that the defense will not recount the Blevins murder tale beyond noting Douds did not partake in hindering justice. He says Douds knew nothing of the anonymous letters until reading about them.
A local chief of police forwards information alleging John Beck alias John Beck alias J Walker alias French, an escaped convict, linked to a murder in Weving. The letter states Beck has recently traveled through Ohio and Pennsylvania, with possible residence near Greensburg, and notes his mother is aware of his whereabouts. He is said to be wanted to serve a term and is believed to be the person in question.
A local shop markets a broad assortment of shirt waists with numerous new styles and colors. Extra value at 50c with ten styles in lawn dimity and percales, plus $1.00 specials on chambray waists. Linen and Swiss fabrics feature better waists from $1.50 to $6 and $3.25 grass linen suits with white vest effect.
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