Judge Wallace Hears Testimony in Douds Case
Testimony in the Douds case wrapped with a handwriting expert’s assessment of the Portersville envelope and Dispatch facsimile. The defense urged the jury that anonymous letters predated the arrest and argued for statutory limitations while prosecutors pressed for proper author and intent in the alleged obstructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portersville
Pittsburg
Perry Douds
Dispatch
G. B. Perkins
H. H. Perkins
Dickey
Douds
John B. Brown
Mr. Aiken
Mr. Brown
Perkins
Brown
Mr. McConnell
Judge Wallace
Mr. Winternitz
McConnell
Commonwealth
Martin
Mr. Winternita
Legal debate on letters hindering a search and trials
Judge Wallace argues that anonymous letters can hinder investigations and influence prosecutions. Judge Martin contends no single letter suffices for conviction, while citing Pennsylvania precedents allowing conviction on letters received within two to three years. Court adjourned with further arguments anticipated.
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McCracken
Moffatt
Medard
Marshall
McFate
McClain
John B
Brown
C. H Akens
M. McConnell
Blevins
Commonwealth
Portersville
Dickey
Winternitz
Pennsylvania
Wallace
United States Supreme Court
Martin
Eric Pee
Perry Douds
Pennsylvania Courts of Law
Rev Dr Andrew Morrow Black Dies After Long Illness
The Rev Dr Andrew Morrow Black 89 retired United Presbyterian minister died at his son in law Robert Trimble’s home after general debility. Born April 1 1813 in Lisburne Ireland he taught in Ohio and Pennsylvania schools before long religious and academic posts. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth Lee Black and seven children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Morrow Black
United Presbyterian Denomination
Robert Trimble
Pittsburg
Trimble
Black
Lisborne
Ireland
Pennsylvania
Guernsey County
Mansfield
Wooster
Carrollton
Associated Reformed Church
United Presbyterian
Mercer County
Franklin College
New Concord
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Monmouth College
Monmouth
Widdow
Elizabeth Lee Black
B. Koonte
Blackville
Amanda L. Wallace
Salem, Ore
J. G. Graham
Narrow Escape on Reynolds Street Ends in Injuries
Mrs. John Thomas and her four month old baby were hurt when a dark hole from ongoing excavation on Reynolds Street near Pollock Avenue caused them to fall. The baby was unconscious for hours. the mother, Mrs. Thomas, suffered a fracture of the right arm. No warning lantern or signal was placed at the site, and a damages suit may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds Street
Pollock Avenue
John Thomas
Young Wife Dead In New Castle Community
Mary J Boyle formerly Kelso died at 6 this morning at corner of Croton Avenue and Ray Street of septicaemia age 23 with a two week old infant left. Mercer county native moved to New Castle last October joined United Presbyterian church. Deplored by friends in city and homeland.
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Mary J
William Boyle
Croton Avenue
Ray Street
Kelso
Mercer County
New Castle
United Presbyterian Church of
Mercer
Farmers urged to subscribe to New Castle News daily
Ten farmers are advised to visit The News office to subscribe to the New Castle daily paper. The daily News costs three dollars per year by mail. It is promoted as the best daily published in New Castle.
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New Castle
Daily News
Mail
Chair Offered to Prof Morgan Barnes at University of Maine
Prof Morgan Barnes of Westminster College has been tendered the chair of modern languages at the University of Maine and has not decided about accepting. Mrs J M Goldmyer of Indian Run died Wednesday from blood poisoning after a scratch from a patent skirt supporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Barnes
Westminster College
University of Maine
J. M. Goldmyer
Indian Run
Clever burglary and rich booty shock existing home
Charles Johnson found his watch missing from a dresser at his parents’ home on North Jefferson. A rolled pile of cash and a pocketbook disappeared from his father George Johnson’s trousers. Police believe entry occurred after midnight with no forced doors or windows. The suspect stayed hidden until the family returned. Mary Metzler’s room was left undisturbed aside from drawer disarray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
North Jefferson Street
Mr. Johnson
George W. Johnson
Johnson
Charles Johns
George Johnson
Mary Metzler
P. and L. plans to sell 1893 passenger engines
The Pittsburg Locomotive Works built 1893 passenger engines to replace old ones rebuilt over time. Engineers regret the change as the P and L E began with non extend fronts and diamond stacks. Coaches by Barney and Smith had wide seats for three, many now vanished.
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Pittsburg Locomotive Works
Barney & Smith Company
Dayton
Funeral held for David Phillips killed by train
The funeral for David Phillips, killed Wednesday by a train, took place Saturday afternoon at his parents home on South Jefferson Street. Rev. J. M. Lloyd of Emmanuel Baptist led services at 3 PM. Floral tributes came from the Golden Eagle ladies, Emmanuel Baptist Ladies' Aid, Nimrod Outing Club, Cumberland friends, and many personal friends. Oak Park Cemetery was the burial site with pallbearers named Reese Price, David Price, John Richards, Jay Evans, Will Thomas, Earne Riley, and Will Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Phillips
William Phillips
South Jefferson Street
J. M. Lloyd
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Ladies of the Golden Eagle
Ladies’ Aid Society
Nimrod Outing
Assault on Dr Wood Fulton at Stable
Dr Wood Fulton was attacked in his stable by an unknown man with a club about 9 p m and sustained a bruised and swollen arm. The intruder fled after being challenged. police and fire chief searched but found no trace, and the assailant is believed to be a tramp seeking shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Fulton
Fulton
Fire Department
Brooklyn motorman in appendicitis operation
John Warnock of Brooklyn avenue, a motorman on the Me Honington street car line, was hospitalized Saturday afternoon with a severe appendicitis. Doctors found a tumor on the appendix larger than a hen's egg. He seemed to collapse after the operation but by Monday morning was improving. both he and his fellow patient were hoped to recover.
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John Warnock
Brooklyn Avenue
Mehonington
Pensions Issued in Washington for New Castle Residents
Pensions were issued in Washington to John L. Camblin of New Castle for $8 per month and John W. King of New Castle for $17 per month.
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Washington
John L. Camblin
New Castle
John W. King
Sharon and New Castle Railway Company Formed
Papers filed for the Sharon and New Castle Railway to operate in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Ohio incorporation grants $380,000 capital with five incorporators. Plans call for an electric line from near the Hubbard and New Bedford highway into New Castle, with Pennsylvania capitalization nearing a million.
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Sharon & New Castle Railway Company
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Harrisburg
Columbus
Sharon & New Castle Railway Company of
Youngstown
R. Montgomery
D. L. Jackson
George E. Rose
James Kennedy
Thomas E. Connell
Hubbard and
New Bedford Highway
New Bedford Road
New Castle
Pennsylvania Company
Ohio Company
Westminster College Plans Big Summer School Under New Directors
Westminster College announces a large summer school starting this year directed by Profs Freeman and Barnes. Courses include languages science mathematics and classes for deficient students and admissions candidates. East Brook band will provide music at commencement and the Mandolin and Glee clubs will entertain at the Second U P church this Monday evening.
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Westminster College
U. P
Sheep Killing Dogs Haunt Shenango Township Flocks
Sheep killing dogs continue to devastate Shenango township farmers. Wm Sankey and James Sankey report multiple wounded this week. Justice of the Peace W D Walton logs seven claims in the past month.
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Shenango Township
Wm. Sankey
James Sankey
Justice of the Peace
W. D. Walton
Tragic 15 Year Old Killed Crossing Railroad Tracks
David Phillips aged 15 son of William Phillips of 509 Scioto street died after being crushed between two P and L E tracks cars while crossing near his home. He was sent for water and lingered after horrific injuries until 1 pm. The accident occurred in front of witnesses including his father. He worked at Greer tin where his father is employed.
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David
William Phillips
Scioto Street
Dunn & Rice
Shenango Valley
H Pital
Greer Tin
Boy Breaks Arm in Fence Fall Injures Left Arm
John Meskel, five year old son of Mrs. Michael Meskel of Bridge, fell from a fence Sunday evening and broke both bones in his left arm. Eid S. Cooper treated the injury, and doctors say the break is severe and difficult to set.
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John
Michael Meskel
Bridge
Evenin
S. Cooper
Marriage Licenses Issued by Clerk of Courts
Marriage licenses have been issued through Clerk of Courts R. M. Campbell. The couples listed include Guy G. Gilmore of Petersburg, C., and Miss Mary B. Clark of Mt. Jac. January 30 Daniel Bert Allen and Miss Alice Kay of Wampum, Michael Cresteth and Elizabeth Sollman of this city.
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R. M. Campbell
Guy G. Gilmore
Petersburg
Mary B. Clark
Daniel Bert Allen
Alice Kay
Wampum
Michael Cresteth
Elizabeth Sollman
This City
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Commonwealth Counsel
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Rev. Morrow Black Dead
Royal Baking Powder CO
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