Douds Case Jurors Hear Arguments In New Castle Trial
The trial of Perry Douds for obstructing justice in the murder of City Treasurer John Blevins continued with defense and Commonwealth arguments. Judge Wallace signaled full, uninterrupted presentations as Attorney John G. McConahy contended Douds did not write anonymous letters and stressed lack of direct evidence linking him to the crime.
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Perry Douds
John Blevins
Wallace
John McConahy
Martin
John G. McConahy
Tie
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City Hall
Douds
T.hien
John Rievina
Wiseacres
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Pittsburg
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Portersville
John 3. Brown
John G. Brown
Brown
Perkins
Pinkerton
Dickey
John Brown
Committee of Investigation
C. H. Akens
M. McConnell
James Aa. Gardner
William F. Douds
J. A. Fleckenstein
Wiliam Douds
William Douds
Hiram G. Miller
W. W. McClelland
Cleveland
Youngstown
Philadelphia
Aschman
Asten
James A. Gardner
L. W. Sutton
James M. Martin
BE. A. McMillin
Defense counsel pleads for acquittal after lengthy trial
Attorney McConahy urges jurors to set aside prejudice and render a verdict of acquittal. He notes witnesses Fleckenstein Miller McMillen and George W. Miller spoke well of his client and thanks the panel for their attention. The closing ends at 11 45.
Judge’s closing on Perry Douds letters case in commonwealth trial
Judge Martin urges jurors to decide if Perry Douds wrote four anonymous letters to hinder tracking of City Treasurer John Blevins’ killer. He emphasizes presumption of innocence, the act of writing the letters, and the need to focus on the indictment rather than motives or alibi arguments, as the trial nears verdict.
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Douds
Commonwealth
Perry Douds
Blevins
England
Pennsylvania
Nevins
oMee
Tariff War With Russia Faces Congressional Attention
Washington reports a tariff clash with Russia dominates discussion in the capital. The treasury notes show no mineral oil imports from Russia in 1900 while U S exports to Russia include bicycles and ros in with modest figures. Officials admit unfamiliar terms but anticipate Russia will endure the tax impact and U S trade will continue.
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Press Dispatch
Washington
Congress
United States Treasury Department
Russia
United States
Uncle Sam
Rosin
Treasury Department
Dentist Kennedy Freed on Bail Returns Home to Welcome Back
Dr Samuel J Kennedy freed on ten thousand dollar bail after three years in prison for a murder trial. He did not respond to jail calls today and was met by a large Staten Island homecoming with neighbors decorating streets with hunting and Japanese lanterns. Speakers included John Lotts John T Purcell and Rev Thos Youcum as Kennedy thanked supporters and his wife appeared visibly moved. Family reunion with aged parents described as deeply affecting.
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Blevins
John
Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Samuel J. Ikennedy
Dolly Reynolds
Staten Island
Kennedy
Domestic tragedy in Gravesend ends with murder suicide
James F. Ahearn an iceman for the American Ice company shot his wife Louisa and then killed himself in a yard behind Henry Warnke's residence at St. Nicholas street and Avenue U Gravesend about 1 30 this morning both were dead on discovery Ahearn aged 40 and Louisa 38 had been married before Ahearn left a letter claiming his wife deceived him about a former marriage and implying premeditation
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Publishers' Press Dispatch
New York
James F. Ahearn
American Ice Company
Coney Island
Louisa
Henry Warnke
St. Nicholas Street
Avenue U
Gravesend
Ahearn
A Long Journey Through the West
Dr. R. G. Miles of 31 North Mercer Street returned from a long western trip. He attended the annual meeting of the American Medical Association at St Paul and later visited Yellowstone Park and other Rockies sites. He returns greatly refreshed.
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Mercer Street
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Yellowstone Park
Rockies
Pingree Passes Away in London
Hazen Pingree former Michigan governor dies in London after a brief illness. His son Hazen Jr. mourns at his bedside as the body is embalmed and prepared for shipment to New York aboard the Luise. Ambassador Choate and numerous Americans in London extend condolences while the Pingree family considers remaining in New York or returning to Detroit for funeral arrangements.
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London
Hazen
Pingree
Michigan
Hazen §., Jr
Mills
New York
Ambassador Choate
Hazel
Frank
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Detroit
Hotel Imperial
Hanna Falls in Hanna County Primary Fight
In Hanna Ohio on June 19, McKissonites celebrate as Hanna loses the primaries and the McKisson faction gains potential control of the Republican convention. Holcomb says his group will hold 125 votes and balance power, while Hanna supporters talk little and retreat from remarks.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
Cleveland
Hanna
Board of Election
Women Arrested for Drunkenness in Local Blotter
Five arrests were made last night for drunkenness. Two of the offenders were women, both jailed at different times and described as dead drunk in the police court blotter.
Wealthy Cuban Kills Himself in New York
Portofere Cas tur, a 20 year old rich Cuban who came to learn American customs, leaped from a fourth floor window in a West 25th street boarding house last night and was killed. Authorities believe temporary insanity from a nervous complaint. His father is a wealthy Havana customs broker.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Portofere
Cas~ Tur
West 25Th Street
Caster
Havana
Weather Outlook for North Region
Partly cloudy tonight with warmer conditions in the north. Thursday brings fall conditions with showers along the lake.
Free Trade With Porto Rico Alarms Ultra-Protectionists
The article reports protectionists fear free trade with Porto Rico as Congress weighs tariff changes. It notes that sugar beet and tobacco growers would bear the impact, with Porto Rican sugar entering duty free and cigars flooding the U.S. market. The president may issue a proclamation under existing law, potentially before Congress reconvenes.
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Press Dispatch
Washington
Porto Rico
Congress
Foraker
Allén
United States
West
Hawaii
Protectionists
Garment Workers May Strike in New York State
Victor Altman of Buffalo told the Mine Workers of America convention at Pottstown that a strike of New York garment workers, possibly amounting to thousands, is being planned for the next month. The United Garment Workers seek shorter hours better sanitation higher wages union recognition and adoption of the union label. The movement has grown strong in the west and may spur widespread improvements in sweatshop conditions if successful.
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Publishers’ Press Dispatch
New York
Victor Altman
Buffalo
United Garment Workers
Mine Workers of America
Pottstown
East
West
Lost goat returned after ad in The News
Children at the Gaston House on Moravian street posted an advertisement in The News for their goat Sun- Gay. The next day the goat was brought home safe and sound. Advertise to buy sell or rent in The New Castle News.
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Gaston House
Moravian Street
New Castle
Anywhere for 10 Cents The News Subscription Offer
A brief advert promotes home delivery of The News for 10 cents per week. The offer states mail can be sent to any address in the United States or Canada for trips lasting a week or longer. The copy emphasizes affordability and reliability of receiving the newspaper while away.
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United States
Canada
Wanted strawberry pickers at once in city
Help wanted for experienced strawberry pickers. Apply after 6 PM to W D Fischer at Park Avenue, Elty. Provide location details and contact. job paid by the day.
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Park Avenue
Elty
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