Merkel Guilty in Second Degree Trial
Mer kal murder trial nears end as defense rested self defense and Merkel testified with cross examination revealing contradictions. Witnesses detailed shots in Genkinger case, bullets found, and Merkel's account of the March 18 events, with medical testimony confirming fatal wound.
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Castle
Edenburg
Samuel Maxwell
Geikinger
Winternitz
Ans
Genkinger
Merkel
Dr. Linville
Lena Merkel
George Merkel
Pittsburg
Mrs. Rumbold
Lena
Walter E. Miller
George Merke
Dr. Miller
George Merkel Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
The jury verdict finds George Merkel guilty of second degree murder in the death of John Genkinger. After a three hour deliberation, the decision was announced at 11:30 p.m. causing a large courthouse turnout and a tense, packed courtroom with spectators standing in aisles and corridors as Judge Wallace prepared to proceed.
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John Genkinger
Miller
Commonwealth
Genkinger
George Merkel
Merkel
Court Street
Wallace
Merkel Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder in Court
In a tense courtroom Merkel was found guilty of murder in the second degree after five ballots. The verdict came after intense defense by J Norman Martin claiming self defense and alleging Merkel acted to save his life against John Genkinger. The case ends with possible motion for a new trial and further court actions.
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John G. MacConahy
Merkel
Genkinger
Jeorge Merkel
West Long Avenue
New Castle
Darlington
Dixmont
Mrs. Rumbold
Market Street
Hess’ Place
John Genkinger
John
Iva
C. E. Brown
Jerry Seamons
Long Avenue
George Merkel
Ephraim Hoover
George Lakey
Big Run Street
Mahlon Clark
Pennsylvania Ave
Josiah Greer
Charis Hess
Moravia Street
Herman Steinbrink
Fifth Ward
Milo Cochran
Charles Rigby
South Mill Street
John Stewart Constable
Fourth Ward
John Lynn
County Line Street
Steubenville
Lynn
Rumbold
Idward Woods
Commonwealth
Woods
James H. Brown
Brown
Medard
Martin
McConahy
Norman Martin
Tipstaff
Hiram Woods
Winternitz
J. Lee McFate
R. M. Eckles
Mr. Eckles
J. Norman Martin
Ben
Eva Rumboild
Mra. Rumbold
Cheorge Merkel
Piersey Martin
B. A. Winternitz
Mr. Winternitz
Lawrence County
Mayne
Pittsburg
Mr. Martin
Lena Merkel
Wallace
Ming
D. A. Mornes
Final Round-Up for Battery B Veterans in Harrisburg
Battery B and other Pennsylvania Reserve corps units plan a two day reunion in Harrisburg on June 24 and 25. The event includes a courthouse reception with Governor Pennypacker and Mayor McCormick, an exhibition drill, a camp fire, and social gatherings at Riverside park. Notables James A. Gardner and Captain J. H. Coover are confirmed attendees with many Philadelphia members expected.
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Battery DB
Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Corps
Harrisburg
Battery B
Gardner
Philadelphia
Pennypacker
McCormick
Soldiers’ Orphan Industrial School
Scotland
Common Wealth
Riverside Park
Pennsylvania Reserve’s Association
State of
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Reserve Corps
Curtin
Pennsylvania Reserves
Henry T. Danforth
Cooper
Washington
Bull Run
James A. Gardner, Esq
Capt
J. H. Coover
Mercer county veterans hold first annual outing at fair grounds
The Mercer county old soldiers and sailors held their first annual outing on the Mercer fair grounds. Officers elected included B. S. Cowden president W. Beil Greenville and J. A. Morrison Bharon vice presidents J. A. Gilmore Grove City secretary and Robert Orr Mercer treasurer A permanent organization was formed and the group decided reunions will be held each year on the Mercer fair grounds second Wednesday of June Colonel R B McComb of New Castile gave a short address before the day closed with a recitation by Miss Mary Orr of Balm.
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Mercer
Mercer County
Mercer Fair
Ohio
W. A. McCormick
Cowden
Lackawannock Township
W. &. Beil
Greenville
J. A. Morrison
Bharon
J. A. Gilmore
Grove City
Robert Orr
Mercer Fair Grounds
Mary Orr
R. Bh. McComb
New Castile
State Educational Association Meet at Wilkes-Barre Debuts
The Pennsylvania State Educational Association convenes in Wilkes-Barre on June 20 and continues July 1 and 2. A fine program is offered and a large gathering of teachers and education supporters is expected.
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Pennsylvania State Educational Association
Wilkesbarre
Education
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Green Ward
Genkinger Block
North Carolina
George Pasters
Jackson
Fred Fine@lehart
Tie
McKee
Mr. Merkel
Myself
Sesson
William G. Miller
Philippines
Creighton Logan
R. B. McComb
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