May Carry Case to Higher Court in Rosena Murder Appeal
Fred Rosena, convicted of murder in the Coccho case, was denied a new trial by Judge Porter. Rosena’s pale face and tears as he was led away signaled his dwindling hopes, now focused on the state supreme court. The motion cited self defense and altered testimony regarding a stiletto, but the court found these points insufficiently material.
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Fred Rosena
John Coccho
Porter
Rosena
Waddington
Supreme Court
Rose
Romeo Biagio
Biagio
Coccho
Valentine Street
Croton Avenue
New York Lawyer Likely to Leave London Over Lodging
Myron H. Phelps a New York attorney and resident of the Society of India appears set to depart London with possible need for hotel accommodations as a result of unspecified circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myron H. Phelps
New York
The
Society of India
London
England
Commencement at St. Mary With No Graduates 1910
The record notes St. Mary’s commencement in 1910 with no graduates listed. The entry documents an unusual ceremony outcome for the school in that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary
Return Today From Porto Rico by Local Sailors
Lyle Emery and P. K. Fike, who sailed about three weeks ago for Porto Rico, arrived home today. The New Castle men were there looking into the advisability of organizing a new land company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Emery
P. K. Fike
Porto Rico
New Castle
Fire traps 65 miners after mine explosion at Wehrum
Fire and explosion at Lackawanna Coal & Coke mine No 4 in Wehrum Pa entombs 65 workers. Three killed, five or six fatally burned, 25 injured. Rescue attempts hampered by black damp as oxygen from Johnstown and hely were rushed to scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werrum
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Company
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
Wehrum
Kimberly Estate in Big Law Suit
A Mercer county action seeks to compel the Peter Kimberly estate corporation to surrender its Maine charter and accept a Pennsylvania incorporation. Ex Judge Wallace for Pennsylvania heirs seeks to halt Maine incorporation, arguing state fees and administration belong to Pennsylvania. The injunction hearing is set for July 19 in Mercer county with ongoing transfers of estate property to stock in the proposed corporation.
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Peter Kimberly
Rubens, Fisher, Mosser and Rigby
Chicago
P. Whitla
Sharon
Maine
Pennsylvania
Wallace
New Castle
Portland
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mercer
Williams
Mercer County
Matinee Race Meet at Mahoning Postponed to July 1
The Mahoning town track matinee race meet has been postponed to Thursday July 1 due to a large grocers picnic and other outings. Track conditions are excellent and organizers expect one of the biggest events yet, with strong workouts and anticipated surprises as horses train in the afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoningtown
Maude Adams Stars in Joan of Arc at Harvard Stadium
Thousands witnessed Maude Adams in Schiller's Joan of Arc at the Stadium on Soldiers Field Cambridge Massachusetts last night calling it the greatest spectacle the world has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schiller
Joan of Arc
Maude Adams
Soldiers’ Field
Harvard
Cambridge
Mass
Body Found in Lake Michigan Believed Louis Dieschbourg
The body of a man thought to be Louis Dieschbourg, a wealthy Chicago businessman with A. C. McClurg & Company, was discovered floating in Lake Michigan at the foot of the Chicago River today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dieschbourg
A. C. McClurg & Company of
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Paglia Found Guilty On One Count in Murder Case
A jury verdict finds Paglia guilty on one count in a murder case. Prosecutors argued over the defendant’s role in the fatal incident, while defense contended for acquittal on other charges. The outcome triggers sentencing proceedings and potential future appeals.
Paglia Denies Embezzlement in Lombardo Case Trial
Italian interpreter and merchant Alexander Paglia faced trial for embezzlement by a trustee as jurors heard he used 680 dollars paid for Lombardo defense. The jury found him not guilty on embezzlement and guilty on larceny by servant on the second count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Paglia
Paglia
Dominick Lombardo
Anabello Lombardo
Dominic Lombardo
Alex Paglia
Mercer
Lombardo
Funeral services for three drowned boys held in city
Two sad ceremonies were held for the drowning accident victims. Louis Arthur Dale’s funeral occurred at his family home with Rev. J. H. Miller officiating and interment in Oak Park cemetery. A separate double funeral for Roy and Leo Gallagher followed at St Mary’s church and St Mary’s cemetery, with school friends serving as pallbearers and floral tributes abundant.
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Louis Arthur Dale
L. H. Dale
John and
Pearl Streets
J. H. Miller
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Oak Park Cemetery
Edward McClymonds
Harold Allen
Harry Kennedy
Joseph Depuy
Frank T. Gallagher
Roy
I.eo
St. Mary’s Church
F. F. O'Shea
Leo Kane
Clement Haid
Clarence Steckle
William Heinrich
Joseph Travers
James Travers
Edward Hannon
Leo McCrudden
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Wright Brothers Prepare for Government Flight at Fort Myer
Washington June 23 The Wright brothers near completion on their aeroplane at Fort Myer Virginia with engine tests planned for tomorrow They aim to have the government flight tests resume Friday President Taft expected to attend one of the flights
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Washington
Wright Brothers
Fort Myer
Taft
Death Record Mrs Margaret McDanniel at 82
Obituary note records the death of Margaret McDanniel age 82 of 304 Wood Street. The notice lists Mrs John A Mullin of Norfolk Nebraska as a related party or survivor.
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Margaret McDanniel
Wood Street
John A. Mullin
Norfolk
Neb
Pargny Refuses Conference Over Open Shop Order
President Pargny of the American Sheet Tinplate Co declined a conference with Amalgamated Association leaders about the open shop order. Reports claim two nonunion mills may halt July 1, while company officials deny the threat. Workers fear a blacklist and potential eviction from company housing as tensions rise in New Castle and Sharon.
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New Castle
Greer Tin Mill
Sundys
Font Mening
McArdle
Amalgamated Association
Shenango Mill
Greer Mill
Pride of
New Castle Lodge
Sharon
E. W. Pargny
American Sheet & Tinplate Company
Sims Discharged in Dog Case After Lack of Evidence
John Sims charged with larceny by bailee of a dog was discharged by Alderman Mayne this morning. Van Horn testified Sims was entrusted with a dog to break, but Sims said the dog escaped and he never possessed it since.
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John Sims
George H. van Horn
Alderman Mayne
van Horn
Sims
Bride and groom McLaughlin Return From Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank J McLaughlin who wed on June 9 are expected home today from a trip visiting New York Albany Asbury Park and guests of her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Carl Borchers of Pittsburg.
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Frank J. McLaughlin
New York
Albany
Asbury Park
Carl. Borchers
Pittsburg
Smallpox remains mild in parts of New York including Adirondacks
The department of health reports smallpox exists in mild form across numerous sections of New York state and within the Adirondack region.
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New York State
Adirondacks
Department of Health
Sawmill Seized in Mahoning Township
Sheriff Waddington seized the S C Hilliard sawmill on the H Jacobson farm in Mahoning township and set a sale date for June 30.
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Waddington
S. C. Hilliard
H. Jacobson
Mahoning Township
Confession of Slayer's Roommate Sheds Light on Death
A roommate testifies he saw Leon Choke a girl to death during a quarrel as she stayed at his Luxurious Oriental quarters. The report details Leonard Ling’s disguise as a woman and links to a Chinatown hideout, with police pursuing a Chinese theater background and Tong connections.
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Leon
Oriental
New York
Leon Ling
Chinatown
Elsie Sigel
Ward
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
New Orleans
Galveston
Washington
Mexico
Rio Grande
United States
California
Gee Clong Tong
Revolutionary Society
China
Tong
Hotel License Transfer to James E. Mooney
Judge Porter approved the transfer of the liquor license for Joseph C. Henry at the Hotel Higgins to James E. Mooney. Mooney, with many years in the hotel business, will take charge immediately and relocate the bar to the first floor with extensive improvements planned.
Spencer Trask Leaves Boston Hospital After Collision
Spencer Trask, the New York banker, was discharged from a Boston hospital today after a car crash. He suffered a badly cut arm but bore no other injuries.
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Spencer Trask
New York
Boston
Wilmington to become a coal center advances plans
New Wilmington Pa June 23 A Scranton Buffalo Coal company team led by B J Wood and Oscar Yost leases farms for coal oil and gas prospecting. They target over 300 workers and 1000 tons daily, with a switch to ship coal to New York and Chicago from a vast projected coal field north of town. The Buchanan shaft will reopen as Bethel village reoccupies and a major expansion develops the region.
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New Wilmington
Scranton- Buffalo Coal Company
B. J. Wood
Oscar Yost
Frank Lartimer
Noah Sewell
William Wilson
McCleary
Buchanan
Annapolis Candidate Fred W McKee Passes Exam
Fred W. McKee son of W. R. McKee of Grant Street and a candidate from this district passed the first admission test for the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. The mental and educational standing exam is complete. the physical test remains but is expected to be passed. McKee has spent 14 weeks at Annapolis in a preparatory course and will begin the academy program after the next exam.
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Fred W. McKee
W. R. McKee
Grant Street
Ernest Acheson
Washington
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
McKee
Shooting victim Roy Sitter in Mahoningtown improves at New Castle
Roy Sitter of Mahoningtown Pennsylvania, shot and seriously wounded Monday night, is at New Castle hospital in favorable condition. Doctors hope for recovery as his state improves.
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Roy Sitter
Mahoningtown
Pennsylvania
New Castle Hospital
Mysterious Mr. Raffles Promises Tickets Hunt
A New Castle report outlines Mr. Raffles plans a first evening walk through Washington Street and the Airdome area. He hints at hiding 50 tickets and offering a $25 prize to readers who identify him, with times between 7 20 and 9 PM and a staged appearance in the 10¢ section.
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Mr. Raffles
New Castle
Airdome
Washington Street
Cooper & Butler's
Love & McGown’s
Public Square
Pittsburg Street Bridge
Neshannock Avenue
New Castle News
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Harris Family Theatre
St. Mary's School
Harris Family Theater
Bernard McAleer
A. Kilch
E. McGivern
James Martin
J. Travers
Hugh Daley
Major Ae
Majesty's Guards
Lee McCrudden
Joseph Boyle
Joseph O'Leary
George Dyer
James McAleer
Simon Peter
Bernnard McAleer
Tom Payson
Hans Schneider
Edward McGivern
James Cavander
Molly Pitcher
Mary Sweeney
Betsy Ross
Alice Kirch
Anna McGurk
Elizabeth Egan
Sons of Liberty
J. Boyle
H. Hard
Joseph Williams
Tenth District
George Blewitt
Wintondale
Blewitt
Stead of
Penna
Mercer Yester
Seventh Ward
Am. Tin Plate Company
Pargny
Trust
Slayer
United Press
JAS. Mooney
Wilmington
Bethel
Fred W. M’kee
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