Handwriting expert testifies in Perkins letters case
Pittsburg handwriting specialist McClelland cites features linking Portersville and Brown letters to Perkins and says Douds did not write them. Detective Wood clashes with defense, the jury hears graphic diagram work as cross examination exposes contradictions about letter authorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
W. W. McClelland
Pittsburg
Parry
Douds
Samuel Wood
Erie
Daily Dispatch
United States
T O
G. B. Perkins
Perkins
Harry Perkins
Tarry Perkins
G. BR. Perkins
Portersville
St. Louis
Brown
George B. Perkins
Wood
Bley+ ins
Court witness details penmanship to identify letter writers
Expert notes compare letter shapes from Portersville Brown and Dickey to Perry Douds writings. He highlights differences in m n shapes t crossing and Greek e forms to argue none of the letters were written by the defendant, predicting tough cross examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
G. B. Perkins
Miness Muller
Wallace
Digram
McClelland
Samuel Wood
Mr. Winternitz
Winternitz
Pittsburg
United States
Allegheny
Beaver
Green
New Jersey
Perry Douds
Chief of Police
Dickey
G. BR. Perkins
Dispatch
Portersville
Douds
Grown and
Perkins
Martin
Porters- Ville
Judge Wallace
Deves
The
Commonwealth
Mrs McKinley Improves. No Further Physician Consultations Planned
Publishers' Press Dispatch from Washington reports Mrs McKinley has shown significant improvement in recent days. Doctors Sternberg and Johnston did not visit. she slept well and was more alert today than since her relapse. Preparations begin for her removal to Canton with location decided by her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Canton
White House
Lake Champlain
Cascade Athletic Club shellacs Ellwood City Crescents in six innings
A small Cascade crowd saw Cascade Athletic Club defeat the Ellwood City Crescents 28 to 0 in six innings at Cascade Park. Ellwood City pitcher Ryan walked ten batters, while Cascade’s offense exploded late inning scoring to seal the win. Umpire Me Donald officiated the one sided affair.
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Cascade Park
Cascade Athletic Club
Ellwood City Crescents
New Castle Boys
Ryan
Ellwood City
Elwood City Crescents
Ascade Athletic
Vatleries
Elwood City
Crescvents
Ryan and
Johnston
Perry
Rhodes
Donald
Death of Elen Morgan in Denver a local family recall
Local relatives report the death in Denver of Elen Morgan eleven year old daughter of Captain and Mrs. Joseph Atti after a three day illness with malignant scarlet fever. Mrs. Gunston will be recalled as Miss Lie Morgan daughter of the late J Morgan formerly of this city.
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Denver
Col
Elen
Joseph Atti
Gunston
Lie Morgan
J. #. Morgan
Narrow escape on Reynolds street ends in injuries after hole in street
Mrs. Thomas and her four month old baby were hurt when a deep hole on Reynolds street near Pollock avenue collapsed the mother while she walked along Bleakly avenue. The baby lay unconscious for hours but was said to be improving. The accident was blamed on negligent excavation and lack of lighting or warning signals at the site, with potential damages anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Street
Pollock Avenue
John Tangmas
Thomas
Bleakly Avenue
Douds Jurors Named For Trial Verdict Watch
The News repeats the list of the twelve jurors for the Douds case as public interest remains high. The jurors are J. C. Calvert M. C. Graham Harry Hood L. J. Woch F. A. Wilt W. S. Caldwell A. T. Dinsmore J. H. Mayberry H. W. McXean C. P. McMcCready James Smith and William Whaley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douds
J. C. Calvert
M. C. Graham
Harry Hood
L. J. Woch
F. A. Wilt
This City
W. 8S. Caldwell
Mt Jackson
A. T. Dinsmore
Eastrock
J. H. Mayberry
Shenango
H. W. MciXean
Union
C. P. Mc McCready
Lickory
James Smith
Pulaski
William Whaley
Neshannock Township
Thief Captured After Clothing Store Theft
John Stock a Morganza reform school parolee stole several handkerchiefs from Hawkins clothing store Saturday night. Police traced him to South Beaver street where Officer Bell found him disorderly. Missing items were found on Stock at police headquarters. Mayor Warnock jailed him Sunday awaiting a hearing.
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John Stock
Morganza Reform School
Hawkins Clothing
Bell
Stock
South Beaver Street
Warnock
EightYearOld Boy Suffers Hand Injury In Country Play
James Smith son of Ira Smith of Galbreath avenue was playing at his uncle's country home when the first three fingers of his left hand were crushed under a stone. A North Jefferson street physician dressed the wounds. the injury was painful but not serious.
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James
Ira Smith
Galbreath Avenue
Tie
Jefferson Street
Ten More Cases Await Trial in June Term Court
The June term of criminal court will be in session all week and possibly longer. Ten cases remain for trial after the Douds case. among them David Ward Jr faces burglary and felonious assault charges and faces transfer to the road if convicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Douds
David Ward, Jr
Grosvenor Denies Misquotation Over Third-Term Claim
Congressmember Chas Grosvenor of Ohio says a portion of his interview on a McKinley third term was omitted, altering meaning. In a Washington Post letter he clarifies his stance, says the omission would have shifted blame to Senator Depew and urges readers to see his full message.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Washington
Chas, Grosvenor
Ohio
Washington Post
McKinley
Grosvenor
C. M. Depew
Tain
New York
Funeral Held For David Phillips After Fatal Train Incident
The funeral for David Phillips, killed by a train on Wednesday, was conducted Saturday afternoon at 3 by Rev. J. M. Lloyd from the Brillins home on South Jefferson. Floral tributes came from Emmanuel Baptist church members, Nimrod Outing Club, Cumberland Maryland friends, and other personal friends. Interment followed at Oak Park with pallbearers Reese, Price, Richards, Evans, Thomas, Riley, and Jones. carriages provided by White's.
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David Phillips
William Brillins
South Jefferson Street
J. M. Lloyd
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Vtha
Levee
Zey Golda ‘Agin
Alee Goth Pte Davies
Avid Society
Austrian worker Maurer hospitalized with lingering pain
Maurer was taken to Shenango Valley hospital after a steel mill injury weeks ago. Surgical staff will diagnose his case and may perform an operation soon. He had recovered initially but still complains of side pain and now carries accident insurance.
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Maurer
Shenango Valley Hospital
Italian Marble Worker Loses Toe in Accident
An Italian worker employed by John Hart, the marble man, who had been in the country six months and used the name Frank Thomas, was injured Monday forenoon when a marble slab 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
Moravia man overcome by heat at construction site
W H Miller of Moravia was overcome by heat Saturday afternoon while working on the Hichbaum block on East Long avenue. A West Long avenue physician treated him and he was taken home. The attack is not believed to be serious.
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W. Hah. Miller
Moravia
Hichbaum Block
East Long Avenue
West Long Avenue
Miller
School Board Meets to Consider High School Teachers
The board of education will meet in the high school building on Monday evening to discuss selecting teachers for the high school. Several instructors elected have tempting offers elsewhere and may accept. Action on the matter is anticipated.
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Board of Education
Igh
Child breaks both bones in arm after fall
Five year old John Meskel of Bridge Street fell from a fence on Sundry evening and fractured both bones in his left arm. Dr. W S Cooper treated and reduced the fractures, which were difficult to set.
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John
Michael Meskel
Bridge Street
W. S. Cooper
Adjourned City Councils Meet Tonight
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.
Glover & Squiers Sells Ladica wash salts in colors
Readable ad notes Ladica wash salts in mercerized chambray and linen options in all colors, with prices shown from 3.25 to 9.98 dollars. Stores highlight affordable textile goods.
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Glover & Squiers
Anderson Named Republican Nominee for Mahoning Legislature
D F Anderson of Youngstown nephew of Mrs Wi H Shaw of East North street New Castle won the Republican nomination for the Mahoning county legislature in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Anderson
Youngstown
Wi. HH. Shaw
East North Street
New Castle
Mahoning County
Newsman Walter Shaw Returns After Two-Week Absence
Walter Geo. W. Shaw of The News returns to his desk after two weeks away covering a trip that included New York City, the Hudson River area, and a visit to the Pan American Exposition.
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Walter Geo. W. Shaw
the News
New York City
Hudson
Burglary Night Mystery at Johnson Home Unsolved
Charles Johnson awoke to a missing keepsake watch and a roll of bills after an intruder is believed to have entered the 108 North Jefferson residence while the family was away. Doors and windows were found secure and police continue to investigate the unexplained entry and selective theft.
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Charles Johnson
North Jefferson Street
Johnson
George W. Johnson
George Johnson
Mary Metaler
Surprise Wind West incident shocks city youths
A holdup on the W N P tracks near Croton crossing involved several local boys targeted by a rival gang. Gunmen assaulted the youths, forcing them to surrender jack knives and trinkets amid humiliating display.
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Croton Hill
Croton Crossing
Reunion of the 134th Pennsylvania Volunteers Planned
The next reunion of the 134th Pennsylvania volunteers will be held on August 13 at Cascade Park New Castle with Idora Park as a possible alternate. Colonel Ed O'Brien and Colonel William Shaw are noted leaders. John D. Orr of Youngstown, secretary, is sending invitations inviting all feasible attendees from about 600 members scattered nationwide.
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134Th
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Ed. O’brien
New Castle
Wm. H. Shaw
Cascade Park
Idora Park
John D. Orr
Youngstown
Boy Bitten By Dog On Emdenburg Road
Eddie Hoy five year old son of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Hoy living on Emdenburg road was badly bitten on the right hand by his dog. A crowd of neighbors and several dogs were present as a fight broke out between Hoy's dog and others. Eddie struck at his dog and his own bite occurred. He was taken to Dr Ed S Cooper who cauterized and dressed the wound.
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Eddie
Cyrus Hoy
Emdenburg Road
Hoy
Ed S. Cooper
Brooklyn Motorman Taken For Appendicitis Operation
An operation was performed Saturday afternoon on John Warnock a motorman on the Mahoning Street car line of Brooklyn avenue. He was suffering a severe attack of appendicitis with a tumor on the appendix larger than a hen's egg. Post operation he seemed near collapse but by Monday morning was improving and both men are hoped to recover.
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John Warnock
Brooklyn Avenue
Mahonington Street
Morrow Tripped on Wire Injures Rib near Went Washington
J H Morrow of Went Washington Street fell Saturday evening after tripping on a wire near his home. He struck his left side and sustained a fractured rib. A North Mervee Street surgeon treated the injury and reduced the fracture.
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J. H. Morrow
Washington Street
North Mervee Street
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Joseph Gunston
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South New Castle
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W.H. Miller
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