Judge and McClelland clash in Douds handwriting case
In Pittsburgh court, Prof W Mcclelland testified for the defense in the Commonwealth vs Perry Douds trial. Cross examination by Attorney Martin highlighted disputes over handwriting features and the origin of anonymous letters tied to the murder of City Treasurer John Blevins.
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Douds Defense Rests Amid Courtroom Crowding
The Douds defense ends its testimony with Prof. W. W. McClelland and the trial moves toward rebuttal by the state. Court reconvenes Tuesday afternoon as observers await further developments and attorney arguments.
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Perkins
Hail and Rain Ravage Tennessee Crops and Roads
A hail and rain storm in Tennessee last night greatly damaged fruit and vegetable crops. Wheat and corn suffered heavily and damage to fences bridges and roads was the worst in years. The losses across 29 counties reach over $100 000.
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Knoxville
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Sultan Abdul Hamid Faces Gravely Alarming Health
Constantinople reports the Sultan’s health to be gravely alarming with acute neuralgia in the face. A German specialist says the neuralgia may stem from spinal affection treatable by surgery under ether. Abdul Hamid refuses anesthesia fearing a palace plot by ex-minister Alie Ferrouh Bey, now inspector of Turkish students in Paris.
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Harvard to Withhold Degree From McKinley at Commencement
President McKinley will not attend Harvard College commencement on June 26 and the college will not confer the LL D degree in his absence. Harvard President Elliott said the degree will be awarded only to those who present themselves in person, as has been the custom for several years.
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No Tariff Revision Stance by Philadelphia Manufacturers Club
At a Philadelphia Manufacturers' club meeting about 100 members, including business leaders, adopted resolutions opposing tariff revision. They stated current prosperity stems from the protective system and that the Dingley tariff self-adjusts, urging any revision be done by a non-partisan tariff committee.
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Weslyan College Separates Class by Sex for Senior Day
At Wesleyan College Middletown Connecticut the senior class passed resolutions barring female members from sitting with the class and from class day exercises. The junior class also resolves that the sexes will not sit together during senior year. Ladies condemn the move as unkind and ungentlemanly amid trustee inaction on broader separation. The feud stems from last year's dispute prompting trustees to separate sexes in the curriculum, with no formal action taken yet.
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Vienna Debates Opening of American Shoe Stores
A Vienna chamber of commerce delegation met Premier Dr. Von Koert zer to ask prohibiting American shoe stores and shops in the city. They warned of American competition harming Austrian makers and noted an American company plans new stores. The premier took the matter under advisement. the Interior Ministry can ban openings by decree.
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Tabor Troubles at NCR Factory Settled
Dayton Ohio June 18 The Tabor troubles at the National Cash Register company factory have been settled and the employes will resume work Wednesday morning.
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Senator Jones on Philippines and campaign issues
Senator Jones of Arkansas, DNC chairman, says the next campaign will focus on the Philippines and the constitution's relation to national sovereignty. He backs Filipino independence and predicts battles over the ship subsidy, Babcock tariff, and Nicaraguan canal, plus a Bryan nomination doubt.
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Ferry Boat Captains Held for Homicide
New York June 18 Coroner Zucca held Captain Abraham Johnson of the Ferryboat Northfield and Captain Griffin of the Mauch Chunk in $2,500 bail each for examination on a homicide charge after a collision last Friday that killed J. V. Wright and A. Bernard.
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New York
Abraham Johnson
Pingree Near Death in London Hotel
Hazen Pingree former Michigan governor lies gravely ill at the Grand hotel in London with acute peritonitis and dysentery. His condition worsened overnight and doctors say there is no hope, as his son Hazen 8 Jr. stays at his bedside while Mrs. Pingree and Hazel remain in the United States awaiting word.
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Mrs McKinley Back From Critical Stage In Dancer Washington
June 18 report says Mrs McKinley is out of danger and convalescent after blood infection disappeared. Dr Johnston notes she improves. President plans July stay at Canton home if she remains well and may depart Washington July 2 or 8. Nurses to return home once Mrs McKinley leaves for Canton.
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Washington
Canton
Perkins' Denial Alias Revealed by Pittsburg Dispatch
H H Perkins son of G B Perkins and detective agency member denied that his father wrote anonymous letters or used the alias W T Anderson. He said his father never traveled under that name or received mail directed to it and that the alias was a name he used occasionally but not Anderson.
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New Castle
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General Kitchener Signals Move on DeWet in Orange River
London dispatch notes General Lord Kitchener near the Orange River colony leading to a renewed British operation against the Boer raider General DeWet. The move suggests intensified efforts after DeWet has troubled British forces in the region.
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Strike Settled At Pennsylvania Engineering Works
A labor dispute at the Pennsylvania Engineering works ended Tuesday morning after a conference between a worker committee and Superintendent John Watson. The settlement grants full demands, reducing daily hours from ten to nine without wage cuts. A prior Monday meeting between management and workers had not yielded a decision. All Pennsylvania Engineering workers will now work nine hours daily, with wages unchanged.
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Birth of Czar’s fourth daughter shocks Russia
In St. Petersburg on June 18 the czarina bore a daughter, the fourth time royal hopes for a male heir have been dashed. The nation’s anxiety over the child’s sex remains high and doctors’ efforts to alter it failed. The czar and czarina have three older daughters named Olga 1895 Tatiana 1897 Marie 1899.
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Gibbons Opposed to Special Envoy to Rome
Rome June 18 Cardinal Gibbons opposes Cardinal Rampulla idea to force President McKinley to send a special envoy to the Vatican. He says a permanent US embassy would be impossible and undesirable, arguing it would shack le the church to government and provoke Protestant outcry. He calls a special envoy ornamental and superfluous.
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Fire destroys multiple Buffalo waterfront buildings
A fire at 2 am destroyed the Thos Ryan elevator the Queen City elevator and the old Schoellkopf mill at the foot of Ferry street. The International Navigation company docks offices and boats New York Lincoln and America were saved by being pulled from the docks. Loss estimated over 250000. By 4 am the fire consumed the property and by 5 am it was under control.
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Narrow Escape At Steel Mill Involving Pa Railroad Brakeman
F. G. Hartman, a Pennsylvania brakeman, was nearly crushed when a passing train caught him on a trestle while coupling at 3 pm Monday. He sustained pelvic injuries and paralysis in the right leg, with a left hip contusion. Taken to Shenango Valley Hospital, he was reported improving Tuesday morning. the accident occurred amid a narrow margin before death.
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Death of Mrs. Alice Blackwell in Trenton
In Trenton New Jersey Monday the death occurred of Mrs Alice Blackwell wife of Edgar K Blackwell a leading New Castle businessman She was twenty years old and had suffered lung trouble for months before being taken to her former home in Trenton where she passed away.
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Strawberry pickers sought after 6 at Fischer Park
Experienced strawberry pickers are invited to apply after 6 o'clock at WLOT on Park Avenue. Location listed as Fischer Park. S492.
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Union Men Seek Rockefeller on University Windy City Project
Chicago labor leaders visited the University of Chicago to push for union construction of the power house at 58th Street and Ingleside Avenue. Secretary Sheppardson cited decennial exercises as the reason Rockefeller could not meet them, while organizers aimed to learn his stance on union labor and gain assurance for future projects.
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Gambling His Bank Ends in Tragic Death
Kirby Dunn, 20, was found dead with a gunshot wound in woods south of Alexandria Indiana. A note to his employer says he could not quit gambling and that his father will receive what money remains. he asks to be buried beside his mother in St Mary’s Kansas City. The father in Kansas City is to be informed.
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Tornado Ravages Smythe County Virginia Towns
A Bristol Tenn dispatch reports a tornado sweeping southwestern Virginia causing extensive damage to Cale City and Big Stone Gap. Wires down and rail washouts disrupt the Norfolk and Western line amid mountainous sparsity and unclear confirmations.
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