Convicted by Six Ballots Jurors Reach First Degree Verdict
Twelve jurors in the Albert Torrence White murder trial took six ballots before unanimous verdict fell for first degree murder. Foreman J Lyons selected. voting remained ten to two for first degree through the first five ballots, final ballot at 8:05 p.m. declared White guilty beyond a doubt after seven days of deliberation. Jury completed March 22 at 9:04 p.m., amid public scrutiny of the electric chair decision.
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Albert ‘Terrence White
J . Lyons
Fourth Ward
Pesndt
Albert Torrence White
Teescrening
Rlbert Torrente White
Cour
Block Sold in South Side Corner of Pennsylvania
Announcement states the McKee block at Pennsylvania and Lang avenues was sold to Nicholas Biasuci. The two story brick building, in the heart of the Southside business district, presently houses the McKeement street business. The buyer will continue the same use at another Southside location. Sale arranged by Hawkins agents.
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McKee
Pennsylvania and
Lang, Avenue
Nicholas Biasuci
Southside
McKeement
Hawkins
Liberalizing Sunday Sport Bill Reported
BRISBURG March 23 The senate moved on a stricter liquor rule when a house committee reported favorably the McCann bill to liberalize the Sabbath by permitting communities to vote on amateur Sunday baseball between the hours of and 7 p m This action followed enforcement efforts on Marin prohibition measures as the week opened.
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International Lews Service
Brisburg
Marin
Senate
House
European labor figures show union growth in 1919 Europe
London dispatch from March 28 notes figures published for the international labor office indicate that in Europe and the British Empire union membership reached about 3 1/2 million in 1919, reflecting postwar labor organization expansion.
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International News Service
London
Flenres
International Favor Office
Europe
Meresey记ritic advance and Palm Beach pricing note
Arthur Mometer scores fifteen points in Meresey as grater days loom. A price is listed for a liching sie and a Palm Beach calk ing stick, fifty three at noop.
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Meresey
Noop
United States Seeks Settlement Over Seized Goods
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee quietly examines Britain’s silence on American claims regarding vessel and mail seizures and trade interference during World War I. Former Secretary Colby sent inquiries in 1920 for reciprocal adjustment, but no final reply was received, despite ongoing State Department efforts during and after U.S. entry.
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J. Bare Campbe
Colby
Senate
Senator Lodge Re- Dublizan
Massachusetts
State Department
Senator Lodge
Germany
Cothy
DDA
Foreign Office
Amtrican
Bond Issue Killed In Wayne Township By Vote
Wayne Township residents rejected a 452000 bond proposal to centralize schools in a special election held yesterday. The measure failed in four precincts while only one precinct supported it. total votes were 484 with 134 in favor and 349 against, about 70 percent opposed. The first precinct did not vote due to its status as Chewon Independent district.
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Wayne Township
Punty Commissioners
Agamar
Chewon
New Trial For Albert White Is Sought At Once
Albert Torrence White, convicted of murdering his wife, will have a motion for a new trial filed within 16 days. His attorney Robert J. Wallace outlined general grounds and a later detailed brief after written testimony. If granted, the trial would occur here. if denied, an appeal to the state supreme court is possible. White, in custody, expressed worry after the verdict. Guards remain at his cell, eight hour shifts, as he prepares to wear his everyday clothes for release actions.
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Albert Torrence White
Robert J. Wallace
A. 9. Mornacs
Emery
Wallace
George W. Muse
W. ©. Porter
The
Commonwealth
We Supreme Court
White Xow
Charles Smith
White
Wm. Breckenridge
A, Miller
Thos
Cunninghan
Library Tax Levy Campaign Planned in New Castle
Enthusiastic meeting at the W. O. C. A. produced plans for a library tax levy campaign to maintain the New Castle Free Public Library. Joseph G. Wheeler urged the Youngstown style levy with prior education work, a committee was formed to organize next week, and speakers included J. C. Raney Tal T. Davies and others.
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New Castle Free
Youngstown
Wheeler
M. Kirk
Ben G. Graham
I. C. Raney
W. A. Taylor
J. C. Raney
Tal T. Davies
Tradta Brary Committee
Women’s Voters League
J. B. Griffiths
Jones and Jordan back Martin bill in state legislature
Assemblymen Jones and Jordan backed the Marlin dirty enforcement bill in Harrisburg yesterday while Lawrence County voted in favor. The bill was defeated by a narrow margin.
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Jones
Jordan
Lawrence County
Legislaire
Warrisburg
Speedy Justice In White Case
Albert Torrence White was convicted of murder in the first degree after a swift trial in Pittsburgh. Details show bigamy and alleged murder of his wife, with a rapid jury verdict after hearings from February through March 1921.
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Pittsburgh
Albert Torrence White
White
Chicaza
Greene Street
Justire
Bergdoll Case Shows Germans Convict U S Detectives
Frank Zimmer and Carl Neal, U S army detectives in the Rhine zone, were found guilty in Eberbach Baden of unlawful shooting and felonious assault for attempting to seize Grover Cleveland Bergdoll. Neal got 16 months and Zimmer six months while three German accomplices received 11, 10 and 6 months. Bergdoll testified citing the kidnapping effort.
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Mossbach
Germany
Frank Zimmer
Carl Neal
United States Army of Occupation
Rhine
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Eberbach
Baden
Neal
Zimmer
Yanks
Bargdoll
First Degree Verdict in Court for Albert Torrence White
Albert Torrence White was found guilty of murder in the first degree at 10:07 p m. The jury foreman, J D Lyons, read the unanimous verdict after deliberations that began around 6 45 p m The court fixed the penalty as death in the electric chair The courtroom was hushed except for one semi hysteric woman as White faced the verdict, display ing a fixed, pallid countenance with little visible emotion.
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Albert Torrence White
J. D. Lyons
Mr. Lyong
Foreman Lyons
Fresh Eggs Retail At Reduced Price In New York
International Lewe Services reports New York tonight sees fresh eggs retailing at 30 vente a dozen for the first time since 191%. A forecast of Easter sales is noted as imminent.
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International Lewe
New York
Two Larceny Cases On Trial At Court
The commonwealth brings Maker Shima to trial before Judge Emery for breaking and entering a residence with Wal ter Reynolds for the Commonwealth and SL Clark for the defense in court room No 2. Judge James A Melaughrey of Mercer presides. In a separate matter Robert Herr and Van Williams face robbery charges with District Attorney George W Muse and Lt Mc Cracken prosecuting and Edwin K Logan defending.
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The
Commonwealth
Maker Shima
Emery
Walter 5. Reynolds
SL. Clark
James A. Melaughrey
Mercer
the Commonwealth
Robert Herr
van Williams
George W. Muse
Lt. McCracken
Edwin K. Logan
Small Bottle Found In White's Pocket After Guilty Verdict
After Albert Torrence White was returned to his cell following a jury verdict of guilty, a search of his cell and clothing yielded only a small bottle about as thick as a pencil, perhaps two inches long, turned over to County Detective M. J. Young. It has a strong pleasant odor, and the detective believes the liquid is perfume.
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Albert Torrence White
M. J. Young
Pupils Enjoy Three Day Vacation Declared by Board
The pupils of public schools and their instructors begin a three day vacation decreed by the board of education for the Easter season. The vacation period starts today and classes resume next Monday.
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Board of Education
Easter Musical Program Postponed By Death of Mrs Johns
The Easter music program at CenWal Presbyterian Church, scheduled for the 27th, is postponed due to the death of Mrs. Wo. A. Johns. A new date will be announced later.
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Overdine Wreb
Cenwal Presbyterian Church
Wo. A. Johns
Death Record Migs Galista Matheny (74)
Migs Galista Matheny, 74, passed away in War oun. Survived by family and friends. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the Matheny family.
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Migs Galista Matheny
Waroun
Germany Faces New Allied Penalties Forder Indemnity Clash
Paris March reports indicate the Allies may widen sanctions on Germany over reparations. France demands final drastic measures after Germany resists paying 20 billion gold marks by May 1. The reparations commission weighs seizure of Ruhr coal mines and German industry, with Germany insisting payments are settled and disputing figures.
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Newton. Parke
International Mews Service
Paris
Germany
Gemany
Upper Silesia
Inter-Allied Supreme Council
France
Allied Reparations Commission
Nolte
Allie’ Alternatum
Ruhr
Empiu Pavisie Tost
Berlin
Alies
England
Notable Turmoil and Death Reported Across Several Towns
Disjointed OCR notes report police actions in Greensburg and Pittsburg areas, a death linked to a self inflicted accident, and local civic tensions. Mentions of children, crusade against violence, and jail wardens tied to a damning mix of events. Names include Carl Falbere and Nancy Mechie Owens.
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Gensburg
Carl G. Falbere
Pittshurel
Greensburg
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J.D. Lyons
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James BE. Watson
East Kind
Elizabeth Watson
Walnut Street
Jesse Robingson
Sharon
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Supreme Council
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Pittsburah
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