End of a Famous Case as Testimony Concludes
Testimony in the Douds case has ended with a handwriting expert arguing cryptic links between the Portersville envelope and the Dispatch facsimile. The defense and prosecution spar over whether anonymous letters hindered justice as Judge Wallace and Judge Martin prepare to charge the jury on obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portersville
Pittsburg
Perry Douds
Commonwealth
Dispatch
H. H. Perkins
G. B. Perkins
Dickey
Douds
John B. Brown
Mr. Aiken
Mr. Brown
Perkins
Mr. McConnell
Winternitz
Martin
Mr. Winternita
Wallace
McConnell
Blevins
Tifth
Grown
Brown
Pennsylvania
United States Supreme Court
Yars
Enamel Painting Backfires in Domestic Fable
In a tale recounted by the Chicago Record-Herald, Mrs. Wilkins paints a bedroom set with enamel found in a journal. The result leaves rooms splattered white and useless, culminating in a quick salvage sale of the furniture and a harsh lesson on home decorating.
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Wilkins
Chicago Record-Herald
Judas Iscariot
Judas
Land transfer on Highland avenue changes hands to Reed B Coyle
A valuable tract on Highland avenue once the Patton farm and later owned by New Castle Traction and Robert Jenkins has been sold to Reed B. Coyle of Pittsburg. The 12 000 foot frontage on the streetcar line is valued at $50 000 and improvements are planned for the benefit of New Castle and its north end.
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Highland Avenue
Patton
New Castle Traction Company
Robert Jenkins, Jr
Pittsburg
Reed. B. Coyle
James Smith
A. W. Treadwell
Coyle
New Castle
North End
Death of Miss Tillie Hallisy Ex Youngstown Resident
Word reached Youngstown of the death Tuesday in Colorado Springs of Miss Tillie FE Hallisy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah T Hallisy. She had been in Colorado Springs two years seeking health. The family formerly resided here and she attended local public schools. Remains will reach Youngstown Thursday for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie FE. Hallisy
Youngstown
Colorado Springs
Jeremiah T Hallisy
Pursuit of happiness sparks clash over independence
A Chicago Tribune quote shows a young man challenging a young woman with a playful duel of inalienable rights. The exchange turns on happiness life and liberty as the man pursues her nightly, stressing interference with his independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Born to Be Great Child Prophesied by Mother
A Philadelphia Call item quotes a fond mother praising a boy as the smartest child she has seen. She predicts he could set a river on fire when grown. She notes he started a small fire under the piano this morning.
Not a Genuine Convert
Dialogue excerpt notes skepticism about a supposed conversion. Deacon Jones questions genuineness while Deacon Brown cites current prayer meeting remarks as evidence against a boastful claim of sinfulness. The exchange appears in the Boston Transcript.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deacon Jones
Deacon Brown
Boston Transcript
Why She Never Listened Miss Swansdown Choir Incident
Detroit Free Press notes Miss Swansdown never listened to a sermon and was believed a church attendee though she had always belonged to the choir. The item presents a humorous view of clerical social misperceptions.
Pan-American Privilege for Buffalo Exposition Orangeade
Alex Richardson Jr son of ex Mayor Richardson of New Castle holds exclusive orangeade privilege for the Pan American exposition in Buffalo. Orangeade will be served at all soda fountains on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Richardson, Jr
Richardson
New Castle
Buffalo
Nomination for Poor Director in Mercer Convention
James Eriser of Sharon and former New Castle resident won the Democratic nomination for poor director at Mercer convention by acclamation with no dissent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Eriser
Sharon
New Castle
Mercer
Hearing in Barbara Kahrer vs Huston case at Coaltown Alderman
A hearing in the case of Barbara Kahrer versus James Huston was held Wednesday afternoon before Alderman Potter. The parties are residents of Coaltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Kahrer
James Huston
Alderman Potter
Coaltown
Cecil Rhodes Plans July Sea Voyage to England
CAPETOWN June 19. Cecil Rhodes will sail for England on July 3. It is believed he goes on a special mission relating to settlement of the war in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers’ Press
Capetown
Cecil Rhodes
England
South Africa
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Perkins Agency
Chief of Police
oNo
John O'Donnell
O'Donnell
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Moffatt
Modard
Marshall
Mento
McClain
John 2. Brown
Akens
M. McConnell
Treving
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Castor Boara
Ianites
Barwa
Tim Nee
Wallon
Pittsburger
Miss Tillie &. Hallisy
This City
Colorado
D. HK
Leasure
North Mercer Street
New Castle Ice Co
South Mill Street
Mather Bros
Washington Street
O. F. Haltworth
Sycamore Street
City
Bell Phone
John V. Travers
Connelly
Keystone Lumber Co
R. M. McBride
County Line Street
G. H. VanHorn
B. F. Garvin
Citizens
South
Jefferson Street
Neal Street
Salie
Neshannock Avenue
Lodge
Hall
Knabe Square
J. A. Breckenridge & Co
City Hall
J. A. McMillen
Court Street
J. L. Biggerstaff
Bath
Shenango Street
West Grant Street
Young Street
John C. Wallace
van Horn Block
Washington
News
T. P. Williams
McKee Building
E. Is. Phillips
David Love
Paisley Pharmacy
Hutton Pharmacy
Fred CC. Hyde
Seventh Ward
Central Drug Store
Long Avenue
Paia
Ley’s
Taisley's Pharmacy
Hutton's Pharmacy
Gorive
Main Streets
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Ohold Union Clothing Co
Chamberlain
Hutton
Dharmacy
Foot
Kennelly's
Pillsbury’s
Kennelly’s
Cash Grocer
Washington St
C. W. Cook
Henry Sproul
James W. Scully
Charles A. Painter
Henry Sproul & CO
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
East
D. A. Moore
Bell
Home Comfort
Keystone Plow CO
Main Street
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