Racco Charged in Houk Deputy Warden Murder Case
Raven Racco, awaiting trial on Black Hand charges, is charged with the murder of Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk. District Attorney Young and Detective Logan allege a strong case. an alleged accomplice fled to Italy.Rp
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Houk
Raven Race
Seeley Houk
Young
Logan
Alderma Green
Pinkerton Detective Agency
FP. P. Dimalo
Pittsburg
Becca
Bounty
Murder charge read in Hodk case with Pinkerton aid
Information charging Grow Vale with Seeley Hodk’s murder on March 2, 1908 was read by Alderman Grien and interpreted by Pinkerton supervisor Du haio. Vale grew pale as the statement was read and denied killing Hodk, claiming ignorance. Officials expect a hearing next Wednesday afternoon to determine legal representation and proceed with the case.
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Oount
Alderman Grien
Duhaio
Pinkerton
Grow Vale
Thatco
Ranen
Hank
Hawk
Racco
Hipuly
Nacco
Hacco
Houk
Irvine Case Not Tried With Others By Court Order
In Harrisburg on May 28 the court ruled Irvine’s case would not be tried with the other graft defendants due to his nervous prostration. The trial of the remaining five defendants on the conspiracy charges would proceed as planned.
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Irvine
Harrisburg
Women press appeal against Senator Hopkins in Utah
Salt Lake City, May 23. Women of Salt Lake City urge the women of Minnesota to back an appeal for U. S. Senator A. Hopkins. They accuse Hopkins of aiding Idaho’s defense of Benatar Road Smoot from polygamy charges and say he overstepped to undermine Mormon traditions in Utah.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Clabe
Minota
U. S
A. H. Hopkins
Ba Ok
Benatar Raod Smoot
Xague Report of 2,000 Fatalities Claims
A chaotic dispatch from Victoria T C May 25 reports 2,000 deaths and 2,000 injuries in a typhoon and famine in Titntcow and Rawnokis. The notice alleges Japanese forces and wartime wreckage, with unclear persons and places.
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XAGUE
Victoria
T. C
Mey
TaftBrother Plans Lavish Chicago Convention Entertainment
Charles P Taft of Cincinnati prepares lavish entertainment for Secretary Tafts convention in Chicago With 166 hotel rooms at Annex Auditorium and Great Northern to host delegates Taft establishments to spend between 60000 and 60000 for the week Mrs Taft to attend with rounds of dinners receptions and theatre parties planned to draw attention and support from delegates including black delegates observers note no payroll item for such entertainment is listed
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United Press
Chicago
Taft
United States
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Great Northern
WH. Taft
Waddington countermands scaffold order in double execution
An order for a scaffold was countermanded by the Venango Sheriff regarding Bhaxif Waddington. The case mentions a pending execution date for James N. Strall, with a commutation request before the pardon board. A separate scheduled execution date matches Mike Holka for the murder of Police Captain J Ed Meehan, risking a double execution if neither man receives clemency.
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Bhaxif Waddington
Lawrance County
Franklin
James N. Strall
Strait
Mike Holka
J. Ed Meehan
Olt City
Alleged Robber Pleads His Own Case in Trial
Charles Baker, charged with robbing and murder related to post offices, refused counsel and asked to plead his own case before U.S. Judge A. G. Dayton in Phillips, West Virginia. The defendant, armed with some legal knowledge, conducted examinations of witnesses himself.
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Phillips
W. Va
Charles Baker
U. S
A. G. Dayton
Welcome
Dayton
Baker
Carrien Strike Hits Missouri Pacific and Bruantafa Lines
West St Louis May 22 1200 Carmen shopmen quit work across the Missouri Pacific and Bruantafa routes amid a strike the Brotherhood says is over a shift from hourly pay to piece work. The walkouts began at diverse points on the system as negotiations stalled.
Democrats Forego Opposition to Currency Bill
United Press reports Democrats in Washington decided not to filibuster the currency bill, with discussion planned to present opposition on a potential adjournment. The article notes a Saturday vote and mentions a separate London report: the Bank of England reduced its call money rate from 8 to 2.5 percent.
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United Press
Washington
Great meeting of U P Church at Piltsburg celebrates centennial
The United Presbyterian Church marks fifty years since birth and returns to Piltsburg for its annual general assembly aided by thousands. Moderator election settled on James G. Carson of Xenia on the second ballot amid opening ceremonies at Exposition Minele Gall. Finances show total subscriptions of 1,280,591.91 with debts, buildings, and institutions funded.
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Piltsburg
General Assembly
R. M. Russell
Westminster Vivilege
Faltow
ELOPERS EXPECTED TO BE CAUGHT IN EUROPE
May 28 detectives pursue Princess Amelia Louse of Furatonnérg and automobile agent Gustav Koxlau suspected of eloping. The penniless princess carried jewelry worth thousands and may try to sell it. guards sweep all routes and jewelry descriptions sent to jewelers and power brokers across Europe.
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Amelia Louse
Furatonnérg
Gustav Koxlau
Hea
Fuade
Thade
Europe
Uren
Contract Let For Wampum Cement Plant Expansion
Contracts for enlarging the Crescent-Pertiind Cement company plant at Wampum to cost 350 000 have been awarded to National Building and Construction company of Ellwood City Pa. Six new buildings will be erected and capacity increased to 3 000 barrels a day. Buildings will be concrete with steel trusses and cement tile roof. Electrical machinery to be installed early next fall. Project led by President W J Prentice based in Pittsburg. Plans include kiln building raw grinding and other facilities. Built to 1874 by William P John and Joseph Shiau of Pittsburg.
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Wampum
National Building and Construction Company
Ellwood City
W. J. Prentice
Pittsburg
William P
John and
Joseph Shiau
Pliteburs
Lnd
Thin Distelee
Stephen D Lee dies. Evans ousts as Confederate veterans head
Atlanta May 28 General Stephen D Lee dies at Vicksburg. General Clement A Evans, senior vice commander, succeeds to supreme command of the United Confederate Veterans. Evans, a former Confederate major general, has been a prominent political figure in Georgia and since April has served the veterans court and related duties.
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Vicksburg
Stephen D. Lee
Clement A. Evans
Aet
Evans
Lee
Puorama Court
New Combination of Powers Suspected in London
Liberal members allege that President Fal’s visit to King Edward on the eve of the King’s departure for Reval aims to press Nichola Ja for urging no triple alliance among England Russia and France. The report notes tensions and possible diplomatic maneuvering surrounding the trip and European alignment.
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London
Liberal Party
Vlalt
Fal
Desperate Escape Attempt Ties Couple to Chewton Jail
Mrs. Farmine Pazzone and Antonio Zone, arrested in Chewton by Constable Williams on a serious charge, attempted suicide to avoid custody. The woman twice lunged from a moving train window while handcuffed. bystanders and the officer restrained her and both were jailed after questioning.
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Antonio Zone
Chewton
Nat Willains
Cormit
Wampum Bridge
Lawrence County
Vos
Williams
Alphonse Pazzone
Fazzone
New York State
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Zona
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Pridgover
Antoty
Aernss
Slatina
Waitpum
New Castle
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Zonas
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West Pineburg men face assault hearings over brakeman attack
Ed Foley and John Stavin, both of West Pineburg, were given hearings before Aldermax Janney on aggravated assault and battery charges from J. 0. Patmer of the P. L. E. B. Railroad. Foley held on $600 bond. Slavin discharged. Accused allegedly struck D. W. Esplen, a railroad brakeman, Tuesday evening. Foley’s hearing set for later.
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John Stavin
West Pineburg
Glven
Aldermax Janney
J. 0. Patmer
P.& L. EB. Railroad Company
Foley
Slavin
D. W. Faplen
Esplen
Woley
Lake Erie Circuit Dates Announced
At a meeting of the stewards of the Lake Erie trotting circuits the summer meet dates were arranged: Thorndorf, July 1. Mearkville, July 7 to 10. Git, July 28 to 31. Eyre, August 8 to 9. Jamestown, August 11 to 14. Bradford, August 18 to 21. Homnell, August 25 to 28. Connneut Lake, September 2 to 4.
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Thuiford
Mearkville
Eyre
Jametown
Bradford
Homnell
Connenut Lake
Ascension Day Observed Across Churches
Observances mark Ascension Day noted by Episcopal Lutheran and Catholic congregations. The holiday commemorates Jesus Christ's ascent to heaven forty days after his resurrection with services and special prayers.
Quimby Case To Be Argued Before Court
The Christmas morning shooting of a wife by Charles Quimby prompts a motion for a new trial as his murder conviction faces fresh appeal. Local officials argue the defendant’s sanity defense. the commonwealth contends Quimby remained sane. Wallace case against Pennsylvania Railroad also slated for new-trial motion over a $14,000 verdict.
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Dad
Robert K. Aiken
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Charles M. Young
Harvey
Martin
Quimby
Commonwealth
Newtriat
American Warming and Ventijsting Company
New Castle
Thaddeus Stevens
Wallace
Fred FF. Wallace
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Farmers Taught Poultry Raising At County Institute
An afternoon farmers institute at the courthouse featured talks on market gardening fruit growing and poultry raising. Prof R L Watts of State College presented on hygienic principles in market gardening, J H Funk of Boyertown spoke on soil fortification for lasting health, and W Theodore Wittman of Allentown addressed why hatch rates fail and stock is weak.
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State College
J. H. Funk
Court House
Tr, L. Watts
Tate
Pennsylvania
J. Hi, Funk
Boyertown
W. Theodore Wittman
Allentown
Lucal
Aft
Wittman
James Gillespie Carson Elected Moderator at 50th Assembly
Pittsburg May 28 The Hin James Gillespie Carson D D from Xenia Ohio theologian and former state senate chaplain was chosen moderator of the fiftieth general assembly of the United Presbyterian Church last evening defeating Rev Dr A G Wallace of Sewickley and President F A Spencer D D of Cooper College Kansas. The assembly opened in the Siah Called Presbyterian church following the denomination’s semi centennial celebration at the Exposition Musical hall.
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James Gillesple Carson
Xenia
Spd
Ohio State Senate
Fiftieth General Assembly
United Presyrerian Whitch
A. G Wallace
Sewlekey
F. A. Spencer
Cooper College
Kansas
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Siah
Presbyterigi Church
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Lewis Has High Opinion Of Paree After Paris Tour
LEWIS and manager Dew McKlirick return to New York after a Paris invasion where Lewis knocked out or defeated every man he met. He plans to fight Gunner Moir in Cay Panee then, and touts Paris as a great town. He spoke before the public after Stanton bout, saying the card was strong but the crowd wanted more.
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New York
Svu Lewis
Dew McKlirick
Paris
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Cay Panee
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Stanton
Maitland Sues City Over Grading Damages in New Castle
Adda F. Maitland filed a suit against the city of New Castle seeking 1000 in damages. The claim concerns the grading of Orals street between Noeth det Jersog and Nariah Bowyer, which allegedly left Maitland's property lower after work. The plaintiff asserts wagon level was prior to grading and water drainage worsened the loss.
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Theiy of
New Castle
Orals Street
Noeth Det Jersog
Nariah Bowyer
Kiognos Arrested for Bicycle Theft
Mokouspert police report Kiognos arrested after complaint alleging Wienos stole a bicycle. Officers investigated the case and charged Kiognos with theft in a local incident today.
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Kiognos
Qoorgs Klenot Wad
JOLT TO MOTHERS-IN-LAW PROPOSAL SPURS DIVORCE FEES DEBATE
New York May 8 supreme court justice endorses a bill to require mothers in law to receive a percentage of all divorce settlements as a parental interest. Miss Halyday, injured in a street assault, is recovering at Brooklyn hospital after a protracted incident.
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Hlale Halyday
South Mul Wheel
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Seward
Proumorla
Congressmen Won't Tamper With Tariff Debate Heats
Democratic and Republican members clash over print paper tariffs and Stevens bill. A House committee report questions price fixing and restraint of trade in the paper industry amid calls to place print paper on the free list for publishers and readers. The debate centers on pulp costs, wages, and potential relief measures as lawmakers weigh immediate action versus further study.
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Wastiington
House
Chirman Mann
Que
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Nather
Tobin
Hearst Gains Votes by Court's Recount
A New York recount of ballots cast in the mayoral race spans the morning in the 10th assembly district. The tally shows Hearst gaining votes in the district, with several precincts opened to adjustments and notices issued by officials.
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Hearst
New York
Allare
Mayergly
Eletiog
Tie Towrth
Che Dis- Inlet
Jrches Enibert
Family Row Lands Before Alderman
Mary and Joe Dredawita charged with assault and disorderly conduct were reputedly arraigned yesterday by Consul rank Wellin of Alder. They face charges for having eat ta rans and buckets at her during a family row at their home to Vin PLD Ward. The hearing will be held on wr day.
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Joe Dredawita
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