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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1907
Page
1
Report notes the royal ukaz proceeding to dissolve the Russian Douma with fifteen expected actions before nightfall. Officials speculate on immediate political shifts and international responses to the dissolution.
In St. Petersburg authorities brace for upheaval as Premier Stolypin moves to dissolve the Douma. Troops are mobilized and armed across Russia while Grand Duke Nicholas Nicolaevitch is named dictator and Tsereteli confirms charges against the Socialist Democrats.
DK Rovins, proprietor of the nickel odium on South Mill Street, reports the loss of his gold watch with chain and diamond lion head charm. The items valued at 150 dollars were taken from Robins vest in a toilet room at the Sherman house after he left briefly, leaving the vest on a hook. Police have no clue yet and suspect a thief may be at work.
Matthew Diamond aged 58 is recorded at 184 Ray Street. The notice lists name and age with no additional biographical details provided.
Rosario Sergi was held for court on a murder charge after the Sept. term was set. Prosecutors named Louie Pastella as principal witness describing Conti struck by Sergi after a dispute over a guitar and drink. Conti died from a knife wound, with witnesses supporting the account.
Chicago June 15 A massive teamsters strike in the stockyards area appears certain after irreconcilable differences with packers. About 1 000 yard workers have prepared to abandon posts at midnight with meat deliveries to suburbs set to begin at 10 a.m. if concessions are not secured beforehand.
The commonwealth failed to prove Steve Harris kept a ferocious dog and the jury returned a not guilty verdict after the Commonwealth's testimony. Bruno Safe and Maggie Safe pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license and were fined $50 plus costs.
Children’s day will be observed at the Maitland Memorial P M church on Sunday June 16 replacing the previously announced June 23 date.
Fair and warmer tonight with improving conditions over Western Pennsylvania. Sunday looks fair with light winds and mild temperatures throughout the region.
A summary lists possible New York punishments for crimes tied to Harry Orchard. It details death sentences for mine explosions and killings, long terms for bombings and poison plots, and multiyear terms for thefts and desertions, totaling five deaths and 26 years six months.
Veteran minstrel Matthew Diamond a lifelong New Castle man died Friday at Shenango Valley hospital after a weeklong illness. Born in New Castle 53 years ago he starred in Long & Diamond and McDermitt & Diamond and left a lasting mark in minstrelsy. He is survived by his wife two children and siblings with funeral Monday at St Marys Church and burial in St Marys Cemetery.
The Penrose-Pennypacker gang is linked to hundreds of thousands in overcharges on furnishing and equipping the state capitol. Auditors detail missing items, inflated prices, and mismeasured materials tied to John H. Sanderson and associates. The report urges explanations from former Superintendent Shumaker and hints at further disclosures.
O C Muerchage, a stranger possibly from Pittsburg, was arrested Saturday on larceny charges. He is accused of stealing a grip from a Pullman car on the Buffalo train on the Lake Erie. Muerchage registered at the St. Cloud hotel and is facing an information before Alderman Williams.
Carl I. Heidrick aged 43 son of a former Supreme Court judge died in Franklin Pa after an operation for appendicitis. He served as solicitor for the Pennsylvania railroad in northwestern Pennsylvania. In another notice letters of administration were granted in the estate of Herman Pfeffer to Alois Helsen.
At The Hague on June 15 delegates from many nations gathered for the opening of the international peace congress amid reports that Russian anarchists planned an early attack. The session focused on formal organization and congratulatory resolutions. Key officers named include President M Nelidorf honorary president, Dr Van Goudriaan vice president, M De Beaufort Dutch chief delegate, and Boud Van Troostwky secretary general.
San Francisco reports Mayor Schmitz imprisoned after being taken to the county jail amid protracted delays. Sheriff O'Neill, a longtime friend, shielded him at his residence until the district attorney intervened to prevent further postponement.
Judge Porter adjourned court at noon today and will reconvene next week. A dozen or more cases remain for trial with the Black Hand conspiracy cases identified as the principal ones.
A dramatic morning in court saw John Boehm weep loudly over a expected release, then plead guilty to selling liquor without a license. He receives a $50 library fine plus costs while Edward Mobley also pleads guilty and faces costs, and Frank Calaute is convicted of carrying concealed weapons.
The Adams wire case in Boise resumes as jurors weigh admissibility of Steve Adams telegram to Haywood seeking money. Bank drafts linked to Haywood and Western Federation leaders are admitted, proving financial transactions around the Steunenberg murder.
New Castle lodge No. 2 of the Order of Pathfinders will hold their semi annual nomination meeting Monday evening. All officers except the treasurer are to be nominated.
A jury convicts Jim Racco, Frank Calante, Rocco Panetta, and Felice Racco of robbing Antonio Dominico at Mahoningtown under the third count robbery by menace. The second count was withdrawn. each defendant had denied Black Hand ties. After verdict, Felive Racco and Dominick Burtle pled guilty to liquor violations and concealed weapons respectively. Other charges against the defendants await trial.
At a street committee meeting Friday evening a resolution backed a pay raise for the city engineer's assistant from 3 to 3 ¼ dollars per day. A special committee of Councilmen Fike Warner and Rigby was named to study extending Dewey avenue. the city solicitor was asked to draft an ordinance to open Sutton Street from Cunningham Avenue east to Pittsburg Street.
Steve Rusnock, hospitalised with gunshot wounds from attempting a freight car robbery, pleads guilty in court. Judge Porter suspends sentence stating he is sufficiently punished as Rusnock faces possible leg amputation. Also notes upcoming church singing events by Sara Dana Falls and John FT. Thomas at First Methodist Church.
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