Eight Character Witnesses Testify For Douds Handwriting Case
The defense plans to present Prof McClelland a Pittsburg handwriting expert to challenge Commonwealth experts. Anonymous letters will be analyzed by Detective Asten before the jury. Perry Douds' reputation and handwriting are debated as witnesses describe his character.
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McClelland
Pittsburg
Commonwealth
Wallace
A. A. Asten
Philadelphia
Harvey Barge
Perry Barge
Cascade Park
Barge
Perry Douds
Douds
McConahy
Rh. A. Wallace
James M. Martin
Perkings handwriting tied to letters in Portersville inquiry
Testimony in court Monday focused on handwriting evidence. David Dickey and Samuel Wood swore that G. B. Perkins, known to them for over 25 years, wrote letters from Portersville and related officials. Harry Perkins cites Portersville links. police chief envelopes bear the same watermark.
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Mr. McConahy
Perry Douds
Portersville
Douds
Postmaster Brown
Dickey
Mr. Douds
Mr. Aiken
Chief of Police
Dickey Elter
WM. F. Douthett
S. W. Bell
Terry Douds
George W. Miller
Miller
Wallace
David Dickey
Samuel Wood
Erle
United States
G. B. Perking
GTB
Perkins
Harry
Brown
Paller
G. BR. Perking
Saime
St. Louis
G. B. Perkina
Porteraville
Narrow Escape on Reynolds Street Damages Likely
Mrs. Thomas and her four month old baby narrowly escaped serious harm on Reynolds Street near Pollock Avenue after a dark hole from ongoing excavation caused the mother to fall, fracturing her right arm while the infant, carried in her arms, was rendered unconscious but improved by morning. Lack of warning lanterns or signals at the site sparked concern of a possible damages suit.
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Reynolds Street
Pollock Avenue
John Thomas
Will Build Church For Seventh Ward Presbyterian
W C Patterson secures contract to build a new Gothic pressed brick Seventh Ward Presbyterian church on Cedar Street replacing the old structure. The $13000 price includes interior furnishings, with architect W G Eckles overseeing design and a fall occupancy expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Patterson
Seventh Ward Presbyterian
W. G. Eckles
Seventh Ward Presbyterian Church
MM. W. Keith
Mrs McKinley Improves. Plan for Canton Stay Uncertain
Washington dispatch reports Mrs McKinley showing marked improvement over the last days with no expected physician consultations. Doctors Sternberg and Johnston did not visit. a return to Canton for her is being considered depending on her condition, with possible stops at Lake Champlain or a seaside resort if summer weather disagrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
White House
Lake Champlain
Death of Helen Gunston in Denver
Local relatives report the sudden death in Denver Colorado of 71 year old Helen Gunston daughter of Captain and Mrs Joseph Gunston after a three day illness with malignant scarlet fever Mrs Gunston formerly Lilie Morgan daughter of the late I and Morgan formerly of this city
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Denver
Col
Helen
Joseph Gunston
Grosvenor Says He Was Misquoted About Third Term
Representative Charles Grosvenor of Ohio denounces an omission in a two column Washington Post interview. He argues his remarks favored McKinley’s two terms and contends a third term stance would shift blame to Senator Chauncey Depew in a sharp defense of his published views.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Chas. Grosvenor
Ohio
Washington Post
McKinley
Grosvenor
Messinley
C. M. Depew
New York
Funeral for David Phillips Killed by Train
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the home of Mr and Mrs William Phillips on South Jefferson street. Reverend J H Linyd of Emmanuel Baptist Church conducted the service at 3 pm. Floral tributes came from the Golden Eagle Ladies, Emmanuel Baptist church aid society, Nimrod Outing club and friends from Cumberland Maryland. Interment followed at Oak Park Reese with pallbearers David Price John Richards Jay Evans Will Thomas Earnest Riley and Will Jones officiating. Carriages supplied by Whites.
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David Phillips
William Phillips
South Jefferson Street
J. HI. Linyd
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Trundies’ Aid Society
Austrian Steel Mill Victim Remains Hospitalized
Maurer, an Austrian injured at the steel mill weeks ago, is under surgical care at Shenango Valley hospital after worsened pain in the side. Doctors plan diagnosis and potential operation, noting prior recovery and a solid accident insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurer
Shenango Valley Hospital
Maurer Sill
Italian marble worker suffers toe amputation in accident
An Italian immigrant named Frank Thomas, six months in the country and employed by John Hart the marble man, was injured while moving slabs when one fell on his left foot. The little toe was crushed and amputated by a North Mercer street surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hart
Frank Thomas
Mercer Street
School Board Considers High School Teacher Selections
The board of education will meet at the High School Monday evening to discuss selecting teachers for the High School. Several instructors elected have been offered better positions elsewhere and may accept. Some action on the matter will probably be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Adjourned City Councils Meet This Evening
An adjourned meeting of both branches of councils will be held this evening. The sewerage committee will hold a short session and it is possible the garbage question may come up for discussion.
Youngstown Leader Nominates Relative for Legislature
DD FL Anderson of Youngstown, nephew of Mrs Wm FH Shaw of East North street New Castle, has won the Republican nomination for the Mahoning county legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD. FL Anderson
Youngstown
Wm. Fh, Shaw
East North Street
New Castle
Mahoning County
Change of Staff at The News Returns Bert Wells
Bert Wells, previously with The News, returns after a three month absence to cover city hall and municipal affairs. He resumes duties after a stint as editor of the Ohio Daily Press in Steubenville and brings experience from the Pittsburg Dispatch. John Kiskadden departs to lead the Nittaning Daily Record.
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Bert Wells
Steubenville
Ohio Daily Press
Wells
Pittsburg Dispatch
Pst
John Kiskadden
Mr. Well
Nitanning Daily Record
Douds Jurors Named for Verdict Trial
The News lists the twelve jurors for the Douds case after public interest and questions about the verdict. J A Calvert M C Graham Harry Hood L J Koch F A Wilt W S Caldwell A T Dinsmore J H Mayberry H W Melkean C P McCready James Smith William Whaley are the jurors from the counties and towns named.
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Douds
J. A. Calvert
M. C. Graham
Harry Hood
L. J. Koch
F. A. Wilt
This City
W. S. Caldwell
Mt. Jackson
A. T. Dinsmore
Dast Brook
J. H. Mayberry
Shenango
H.W. Melkean
Union
C. PP. Mc McCready
Hitkory
James Smith
Pulaski
William Whaley
Neshiunnock Township
Thief Captured: Parolee Neatly Pinched for Handkerchief Theft
John Stock a Morganza reform school parolee stole several handkerchiefs from Hawkins clothing store Saturday night about 9 o clock. He was found disorderly on South Beaver Street by Officer Bell and jailed after the missing items were found on him. Mayor Warnock ordered a Sunday jail hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stock
Morganza Reform School
Hawkins Clothing
Bell
Stock
South Beaver Street
Warnock
Young Boy Injures Hand In Country Mishap
James Smith son of Ira Smith of Galbreath avenue suffered a crushing injury to the first three fingers of his left hand while playing at his uncle’s country home on Saturday morning. A North Jeffer son street physician dressed the wound.
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James
Ira Smith
Galbreath Avenue
Jefferson Street
Ten More Cases Set For Trial This Week
The June term of criminal court opens this week with ten cases remaining for trial after the Itlouds case. Among them is David Ward Jr charged with burglary and felonious assault, who faces trial across the road if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
David Ward, Jr
Moravia man overcome by heat at East Long avenue project
W H Miller of Moravia collapsed from heat while working on the Elehbaum block on East Long avenue Saturday afternoon. A West Long avenue doctor provided aid, Miller was taken home, and officials say the attack does not seem serious.
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W. H. Miller
Moravia
Elehbaum Block
East Long Avenue
West Long Avenue
Miler
Pensions Issued at Washington For Local Grantees
Pension notices show John Tl Canidblin of New Castle receiving $8 monthly and John W King of New Castle receiving $17 monthly. Officials report the FP pensions issued in Washington.
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Washington
John Tl
Canidblin
New Castle
John W. King
Weather Forecast: Showers Tonight Then Fair Skies
A forecast shows showers tonight followed by generally fair conditions tomorrow with little temperature change and light winds.
Reporter Geo W Shaw Returns From Extended Trip
ENiditor Geo W Shaw of The News returns to his desk after a two week absence that covered New York City a trip up the Hudson and a visit to the Pan American exposition.
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Eniditor
Geo. W. Shaw
the News
New York City
Boy 5 Breaks Arm After Fence Fall
John Meskel, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Meskel of Bridge Street, broke both bones in his left arm Sunday evening. Dr Ido S Cooper reduced the fractures. The break was severe and hard to set.
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John
Michael Meskel
Bridge Street
Ido S. Cooper
Ladies' witsh salts and fabrics at Glover & Squlers
Readable items show ladies salts in colors, mercerized chambray and inten fabrics offered by Glover & Squlers in Iowa. Prices range from $3.25 to $8.98.
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Witsh
Iowa
Chambray
Inten
Glover & Squlers
Clever Burglary Strikes Family Home On North Jefferson
Charles Johnson finds his watch missing from a dresser at his parents residence 108 North Jefferson street. A roll of bills and a pocketbook are gone, with suspicion that a burglar entered after midnight though all doors and windows were locked. Police are investigating the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
North Jefferson Street
Mr. Johnson
George W. Johnson
Johnson
George Johnson
Mary Metzler
Surprise Wild West Holdup In City Juvenile Scene
A juvenile holdup occurred on the W N Y and BP tracks near Croton crossing as a rival gang attacked a group of local youths. The assailants brandished real revolvers and forced the victims to surrender jack knives and small trinkets taken from their pockets.
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Croton Hill
W. N. YY
Croton Crossing
Reunion planned for 134th Pennsylvania volunteers
The 134th Pennsylvania veterans reunion will be held August 13 in New Castle with Cascade park as likely site, though Idora park is also proposed. Secretary John D. Orr of the 131st urges all who can attend, as about 600 members remain scattered across states.
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134Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Ed. O’brien
New Castle
Wm. H. Shaw
Cascade Park
Idora Park
John D. Orr
Youngstown
131Th
Boy Bitten by Dog in Edenburg Neighborhood Fight
Eddie Hoy five of Cyrus and wife on Edenburg road was badly bitten on the right hand Saturday during a dog fight that involved several dogs and neighborhood children. Dr Ed S Cooper treated the wound with cautery and dressing.
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Eddie
Cyrus Hoy
Edenburg Road
Hoy
Ed S. Cooper
Operation Man Suffers Severe Appendicitis On Week End
John Warnock of Brooklyn Avenue was hospitalized Saturday afternoon with a serious appendicitis due to a tumor on the appendix larger than a hen's egg. A motorman on the Mahonington Street car line underwent the operation and showed signs of improvement by Monday morning. Both men are hoped to recover.
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John Warnock
Brooklyn Avenue
Local resident tripped on wire and broke the left rib
J Morrow of West Washington Street fell Saturday evening near his home after tripping on a wire, injuring his left side. A physician on North Mercer Street treated and reduced the fracture.
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J. . Morrow
West Washington Street
Hin
North Merceristreat
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J. W. Covert Sivorn
Judge Wallace
Gregor Sworn
John Blevins
Henry Gates
First Presbyterian
P. F. Ralph
W. OW. Officier
T Do
Colorado
Crosa
Mr. Atken
Tog
R. K. Aiken
Walter
William Becker
Wiliam P. Morrison
John Foster
Hiram G. Miller
Winternitz
Jefer
R. Kk. Aiken
Walters
J. A. Fleckenstein
Wood
Seventh Ward Presbyterians
Mrs. McKinley
Cap
Employe of Hart
Morganza
South New Castle
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