Seditious libel case ends with costs on each side
The jury in the commonwealth v. McKeever et al failed to agree on a verdict after extensive debate over costs. Judge Porter gave further instructions and the jurors debated through Saturday night, with ten favoring a verdict of not guilty but paying costs. Both sides will bear their own costs, including substantial attorney fees for the Free Press team. The case cannot resume until September term.
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The
Commonwealth
Charles McKeever
C. H. McCarty
William J. White
F. M. Hartman
Porter
Free Press
John Marron
Pittsburg
Marron
George T. Weingartner
Charles B. Medard
Dickey
Minister Sorry That Teddy Drinks Sermon Sparks Debate
In New York on June 20 United Press reports Manhattan Spanish war veterans discussing Rev. Dr. Christian F. Reisner's sermon at Grace Methodist Episcopal Church. He lamented ex-President Roosevelt drinks and cited John Wesley on beer, prompting questions about Roosevelt's Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Manhattan Company
Christian F. Reisner
Grace Methodist Episcopal Church
Roosevelt
Col. Roosevelt
John Wesley
Third Typhoid Case Reported In Neshannock Home
This morning the third typhoid fever case was reported in the home of Lee McGraw on Neshannock avenue extension. The victim is four year old Charles McGraw.
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Lee McGraw
Neshannock Avenue Extension
Charles McGraw
Anderson to address union meeting at Coliseum July 2
W S Anderson of Youngstown Ohio renowned criminal lawyer will keynote the union service at the Coliseum on Sunday July 2, in midweek of Fourth of July celebrations. He has become a noted evangelistic figure recently and will be joined by an evangelist singer as the New Castle Independence Day committee and city ministerial association welcome him.
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Billy Sunday
W.S. Anderson
Youngstown
Ohio
Great Union
Coliseum
Anderson
New Castle
CIA
Mr. Anderson
Independence Day Association
Roosevelt inundated by run of letters at Oyster Bay
In New York on June 20 Col. Roosevelt reports a deluge of correspondence at Oyster Bay and his office. He cannot read personal letters due to volume and asks strangers not to write or telegram. A note that the transfer wagon incident on Pearson and Pittsburg streets caused a crash but no injuries is added.
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United Press
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
W. H. McCaslin Transfer Company
Pearson Street
Pittsburg Street
East Street
Ralph Craig
Central Department
Travels 1500 Miles to See New Castle's Fourth
George Martin, a former New Castle resident now in Oklahoma, traveled 1500 miles in three days to attend New Castle's Fourth of July celebration. He praises Oklahoma and notes the town updates since his departure, staying a month with his brother-in-law A. M. Sickafuse of West Washington Street.
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George Martin
New Castle
Mr. Martin
Oklahoma
United States
Croton
A. M. Sickafuse
West Washington Street
Middle West
Double murder at Niagara prompts cross border alert
New Castle police received a notice from Ontario police detailing a Niagara Ontario double murder and a suspected route through the United States. The Columbus penitentary warden also informed of Earl Hopkins escape among burglary inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ontario
Niagara
United States
Columbus Penitentiary
Earl Hopkins
No Shirtwaists for Local Cops
In this city a portion of men will not join the shirt waist crowd in summer heat. The police keep to uniform coats and button them while on duty, a rule of the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Injured Workman Shows Signs of Recovery at New Castle Hospital
Anthony Buzeka, injured at the Ingham quarries near Wampum last Thursday with a fractured skull, is much improved. He is at New Castle Hospital and, if he recovers, the case will be remarkable. He recognized his wife on Sunday and can take nourishment.
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Anthony Buzeka
Ingham
Wampum
New Castle Hospital
Campaign expense figures filed for Tener Kennedy
Itemized campaign accounts filed at the Prothonotary's office show John K. Tener spending 3492.93 and T L Kennedy 2380.14 for the district race. Receipts for Tener include George E Tener and John K Tener. Kennedy receipts include William A Myler and E L Davies. Additional candidates like Henry H Wilson and E F G Harper have small totals and others await filing.
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John K. Tener
T. L. Kennedy
Congress
Prothonotary
Tener
Kennedy
George E. Tener
Joseph T. Fanning
D. A. Moore
1. W. Baum
E. H. Porter
Mr. Kennedy
William A. Myler
E. L. Davies
Henry H. Wilson
E. F. G. Harper
Assembly
R. L. Wallace
Kaiser's Health Blamed on Beer Consumption
Paris report cites Dr. Doyen warning that over-indulgence in beer has damaged the Kaiser’s kidneys and blood. He notes prior incapacities from infection and warns of possible death if the infection spreads, urging abstinence from beer and other alcohol.
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United Press
Paris
Kaiser
Doyen
Street Committee Meeting Tonight In Select Council Chamber
Street committee members have been notified to attend a meeting in the select council chamber this evening. A quorum is likely, unlike two other committees last week where no quorum was present.
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Street Committee of Councils
Select Council
Peerless A. C. to Meet Ship Hardware Team on Wednesday
The Peerless A. C. of the Highland league will face the American Car and Ship Hardware company team of the City league Wednesday evening on Boyles field. Both squads lead their leagues and a great game is anticipated.
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Peerless A. C
American Car and Ship Hardware Company
Boyles Field
Death Record Notice in Moravia Detension
Mrs Bovard and Mary Zider associated with Moravia. Felippa Zoni aged 9 months. Record locates at 68 Center Street.
Burglars Loot Paisley Drug Store After Midnight Theft
Burglars gained access to the Paisley drug store on Pittsburg street by climbing to the roof, entering through a skylight, and moving to the second story. They shut off gas in the cellar, disabled lights, and made off with about 75 dollars from three cash registers and two tellers, then escaped through a back door. The crime is described as highly planned and discreet by police, with continued details on Page Three.
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Pittsburg Street
Prescription
Kent
Fall from pole injures Pennsylvania lineman at Mahoningtown
Charles McGennis a 21 year old lineman for the Pennsylvania company residing at the St Charles hotel Mahoningtown fell from a high pole during repair work near the Croton avenue crossing about 9 am Monday. He suffered serious injuries with both leg bones broken and possible back and abdominal injuries. White's ambulance transported him to Shenango Valley hospital for treatment.
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Charles MccGennis
Pennsylvania Companye
St. Charles
Mahoningtown
Croton Avenue
White
Shenango Valley Hospital
Mrs Wilson Severely Injured in Horse Drawn Carriage Accident
Mrs. Robert Wilson was hurt when the harness broke on the carriage horse Sunday morning while en route to church with her husband. She jumped from the vehicle and broke her leg above the ankle. Carrie was present but not harmed.
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Carrie
Robert Wilson
Murder hearing set for Mrs Lischinsky Tuesday night
On Tuesday evening Mrs Frances Lischinsky faces a murder hearing before Alderman Green, standing by the story she was asleep when her husband was shot.
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Frances Lischinsky
Anlderman Green
Seventh Ward Picnic Tuesday at Dean Byers Farm Grove
The primary department of the Presbyterian Sunday School in the Seventh ward will hold its annual picnic on Tuesday at the grove on the Dean Byers farm near the city.
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Presbyterian Sunday School of the
Seventh Ward
Dean Byers
New Castle Swelters As Summer Arrives In Style
New Castle endures sweltering heat with a record high of ninety six degrees at 3 pm on Sunday. Crowds flock to Cascade Park and open cars offer cooling relief while residents in the country celebrate warming crops and returning prosperity.
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New Castle
Cascade Park
Heat Kills Three In Pittsburg As City Bakes
In Pittsburg on June 20 the heatwave with 88 degrees and dense smoke caused three deaths and six prostrations. Nelson Rogers, 42, a McKees Rocks worker, fell from a roof while unable to sleep in the heat. Frank Kneipp died after a heat prostration, and the infant son of Henry Schmidt succumbed to heat. Dozens more were affected but recovered.
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Pittsburg
Nelson Rogers
McKees Rocks
Frank Kneipp
Henry Schmidt
Nomination for Governor Seems Certain in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg June 20 The withdrawal of Knox shifts Pennsylvania Republican convention plans toward Penrose influence. K Tener of Washington County is viewed as the Penrose candidate with headquarters opened in Harrisburg and Penrose himself expected. Lieut. Gov. Robert Murphy also launches a bid to oppose Tener, with Tener likely to win the nomination. The Allegheny county delegation led by Mayor William A. Mayes weighs its stand as Knox’s exit changes the battleground.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Knox
Taft
Boies Penrose
Penrose
K. Tener
Washington County
Boles Penrose
Board i
Damages Awarded in Boston Servant Suit
Mrs. Ella L. Palmer wins 128 in a suit against Hilmar C. Anderson a Swedish servant girl who left after nine weeks of a promised year at 2.50 weekly. The girl claimed lack of freedom and hours as reasons for leaving an appeal was taken. Also 10 year old Charles Kish of Youngstown amputated after finding and exploding a railroad torpedo.
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Boston
Ella L. Palmer
Hilmar C. Anderson
Back Bay
Chelsea
Charles Kish
Youngstown
Shoot Into Boiler Room At Shenango Tin Mill
A gun report in the Shenango tin mill boiler room Saturday night led to Zadimus Zellen ski’s arrest and charge for shooting. He paid a $25 fine by Mayor Lusk after a hearing, denying any firing despite evidence. One boiler room worker narrowly escaped a bullet.
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Shenango
Zadimus Zellenski
Zadimus
Lusk
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Teddy
C. F. Reisner
T. R
Wits
Euzeka
Democratic
Paisley
Charles McGennis
Pennsylvania
Mr. Jackson
Philander C. Knox
Mercury
Magee Fac
Murphy
Johnstown
Him
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