Plea by Douds defense pauses to urge innocence
The defense argues Perry Douds did not write anonymous letters tied to the John Blevins murder. They challenge handwriting and motive claims, cast doubt on obstruction of justice charges, and urge acquittal after a long trial reflecting expert testimony and local sentiment.
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Blevins
Gardner
L. W. Lutton
Lutton
Sutton
James M. Martin
E. A. McMillen
George St. Perkins
Hoon
Perry Douds
Perkins
Douds
Akens
McConnell
New Castle
Pittsburg
M. McConnell
C. H. Akens
John Blevins
New Castle Named Potential Baltimore and Ohio Division Point
The Pittsburg Post reports discussion that New Castle could become a western division hub for the Baltimore and Ohio system with through trains routed Cleveland to Connellsville. It notes New Castle Junction houses large yards and heavy grades begin there, favoring a Connellsville short division. Connellsville hopes for an engine house and yard extensions.
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Pittsburg
New Castle
Baltimore & Ohio
L. F. Loree
Cleveland
Painesville
Akron
Connellsville
New Cesie
Baltimore & Unio
Wainesville
Cumberland
Cross Suits Over Steel Mill Skirmish End in Dual Trials
Judge Wallace presided as Robert Smith a colored man and Joseph Videll an Italian faced each other in parallel trials. Videll alleged Smith hurled a cinder injuring him after an Feb 25 clash while Smith claimed self defense as Videll approached with a dirk. Prosecution by Medard, Videll defended by Aiken, Smith by Winternitz and MacConahy. Charges included aggravated assault and battery with attempt to kill for Smith and felonious assault for Videll.
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Robert Smith
Joseph Videll
Wallace
Videll
Smith
Medard
R. K. Aiken
Winternitz
Ellwood City Man Injured at Tin Mill
Harry H. Main of Ellwood City a double at the South Sharon tin mill was struck by a heavy sheet of iron about 8:30 a.m. and suffered a compound fracture of his left leg below the knee. Dr Wyant attended and he was moved to the hospital in Sample Roberts' ambulance.
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Sharon
Harry 8. Main
Ellwood City
South Sharon
Wyant
Sample & Roberts
Letters Obstructed Justice in Douds Case Trial
A Pennsylvania jury hears now that Perry Douds allegedly wrote four anonymous letters to hinder officers pursuing John Blevins' killer. The attorney argues motive, alibi, and common law, noting letters tied to Pittsburg and Portersville postmarks as evidence of an obstruction strategy.
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New Castle
Douds
John Blevins
John Lievins
Perry Douds
Wiseacres
Blevins
Portersville
Pittsburg
John B. Brown
Dickey
McClain
John Brown
Committee of Investigation
Thorship Os
Iead Shs Cencaled
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
England
John
Canada
Denver
Westinghouse Company
Perkins
Chief of Police
Brown
Postmaster Brown
Dispatch
David Dickey
James A. Gardner
E. A. McMillen
McMillen
Council For the Defense
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H. Akens
M. Mc'onnell
Mr. Gardner
Doud
William Douds
W. W. McClelland
Franklin
Youngstown
Philadelphia
Aschman
McConahy
Asten
L. W. Sutton
E. A. McMillin
Henry Gates
Gates
California
Sam Woods
G. B. Perkins
Woods
Harrington
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R. A. Wallace
W. W. Officer
Wm. Becker
Wm. Douthitt
Creat
J. Norman Martin
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