Rocco Racco Charged With Houk Murder
Rocco Racco awaiting trial on Black Hand charges is charged with the murder of Deputy Game Warden Seeley Houk. District Attorney Young and Detective Logan, with Pinkertons, report a strong case and describe ongoing work leading to the arrest and transfer from the county jail to the alderman’s office.
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Rocco Racco
Houk
Rocco Rocco
Seeley Houk
Young
Logan
Alderman Green
Pinkerton Detective Agency
F. P. Dimaio
Pittsburg
Racco
Immigrant Racco Faces Murder Charge Over Seeley Houk Death
Alderman Green read the murder information on March 2, 1906, to prisoner Racco with Superintendent Di Maio of the Pinkerton agency interpreting. Racco grew pale and claimed innocence while officials say Houk killed Racco's dog, a gift from a late friend, triggering the motive. He faces a hearing next Wednesday afternoon with no lawyer yet secured.
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Seeley Houk
Alderman Green
Dimaio
Pinkerton Agency
Racco
Houk
Irvine’s Case Severed From Graft Trial
In Harrisburg on May 28 the court granted severance for Frank I Irvine who is seriously ill with nervous prostration. The other five defendants in the capitol graft conspiracy will be tried as scheduled while Irvine’s case is put over.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
Frank I. Irvine
Irvine
Women Target Senator Hopkins in Utah Referendum
Salt Lake City women clubs urge Illinois women to campaign against U S Senator A H Hopkins for reelection. They accuse him of misrepresenting Mormon conditions in Utah and defending Reed Smoot against polygamy charges.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Women Clubs
Illinois
U. S
A. H. Hopkins
Reed Smoot
Hopkins
Ague Report of 2 000 Fatalities in China and Mine Fire
Victoria B C May 28 Disasters involving the loss of 2000 lives were reported from China today. A typhoon and flood in Hankow caused 1000 deaths and a coal mine fire in Kawangsi caused another 1000 fatalities. Messages came aboard the Japanese liner Shinano from the Orient.
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Victoria
B. C
Hankow
Kawangsi
China
Shiono
Orient
Taft Allies Plan Lavish Hospitality for Chicago Convention
Charles P. Taft prepares extravagant support for William Howard Taft's presidential bid. He will rent about 150 hotel rooms across the Annex Auditorium and Great Northern in Chicago and spend an estimated 50 000 to 60 000 during convention week. Mrs Charles P Taft and Mrs W H Taft will join in dinners receptions and theatre events to impress delegates and the public.
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United Press
Chicago
Taft
United States
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Great Northern
W.H. Taft
Countermanded scaffold order tied to Venango Sheriff
Sheriff Waddington received a countermand of the order to ship the Lawrence county scaffold to Franklin this week for the execution of James N Strait. Strait has a reprieve until July 14 and his case will go before the pardon board for commutation at the next meeting. The set execution date matches Mike Holka, who killed Police Captain J Ed Meehan of Oil City, risking a double hanging if neither man gains a commutation.
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Waddington
Lawrence’ County
Franklin
James N. Strait
Strait
Mike Holka
J. Ed Meehan
Oil City
Alleged robber Baker pleads own case in Welcome trial
Charles Baker pleads his own case before U. S. Judge A. G. Dayton in Phillips, West Virginia, denying counsel and asserting self representation. He faces charges of robbing post offices and the murder of night operator Hutchinson at Welcome, with Baker displaying notable knowledge of law while cross examining witnesses.
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United Press
Phillips
W. Va
Charles Baker
U. S
A. G. Dayton
Hutchinson
Welcome
Dayton
Baker
Carmen Strike Expands on Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain
About 1,200 railway CARMEN walk out across the system with Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain lines joining the action. Workers accuse the companies of breaking contracts by replacing hourly pay with piecework.
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ST. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Gould Lines
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen
Democrats to avoid filibuster on currency bill
Democratic senators at a Washington conference decided they would not filibuster the currency bill. They plan to discuss opposition points but expect final adjournment as early as tomorrow night or Saturday.
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United Press
Washington
Bank of England Reduces Discount Rate to 2.5 Percent
London reports the Bank of England cut the discount rate from 3 to 2.5 percent today. The move signals tighter money policy as officials seek to influence lending and economic activity.
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London
Bank of England
United Presbyterian Church Marks Semi-Centennial Assembly
Pittsburg hosts the United Presbyterian church’s general assembly and a semi centennial celebration. Rev James G Carson of Xenia Ohio wins moderator on the second ballot, succeeding Rev W T Campbell of Monmouth Illinois. Subscriptions total 1 280 591 21 for debts buildings and learning institutions.
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United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
Exposition Music Hall
Elopers Penniless Princeess and Agent May Elude Detectors
Vienna reports detectives expect to catch Princess Amelie Louise of Furstenberg and Gustav Kozian as they elope with no funds to travel far. The couple left with jewelry worth thousands and are guarded as pawnbrokers receive descriptions. Last seen in Zurich in disguise before escaping.
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Vienna
Amelie Louise of
Europe
Zurich
Contract Let For Wampum Cement Plant Expansion
The Crescent-Portland Cement company awards a $850,000 enlargement contract for its Wampum plant to National Building and Construction of Ellwood City. Six new concrete buildings will boost capacity from 300 to 3,000 barrels daily with steel-truss roofs. Construction starts after plans prepared months ago. plant, built in 1874 by Shinn brothers, is among oldest in the district.
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Crescent-Portland Cement Company
Wampum
National Building and Construction Company
Ellwood City
W. J. Prentice
Pittsburg
William P., John and
Joseph Shinn
Stephen D. Lee Succeeds as Rebel Veterans Supreme Chief
Atlanta May 28 Following the death at Vicksburg today of General Stephen D Lee General Clement A Evans senior vice commander succeeds to the supreme command of the United Confederate Veterans Gen Evans served as a major general in the Confederate army up to Lee surrender and since that time has practiced law and been prominent politically in Georgia He has been an associate justice of the Georgia Supreme Court since April 1 1904.
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Atlanta
Vicksburg
Stephen D. Lee
Clement A. Evans
Supreme Command of
United
Evans
Lee
Supreme Court of Georgia
New Combination of Powers Suspected
Liberal party members allege President Fallieres visit to King Edward aims to press for a triple alliance among England Russia and France on the eve of the king's departure for Reval to honor Emperor Nichols.
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London
Liberal Party
Fallieres
Edward
Reval
Emperor Nichols
England
Russia
France
Couple Try to Jump From Bridge and Train Window
Mrs Cangiero Fazzone and Antonio Zona were arrested in Chewton by Constable Nat Williams on a serious charge. While in custody on a New Castle bound train, Fazzone attempted suicide by leaning from the window and Zona struggled to escape, prompting the conductor and passengers to assist before both were jailed.
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Cangiero Fazzone
Antonio Zona
Chewton
Nat Williams
Wampum Bridge
Lawrence County
Williams
Alphonse Fazzone
Fazzone
New York State
W. H. Crabill
Zona
Wampum
New Castle
Ona
Mrs. Fazzone
Alderman Crabill
Say He Broke a Brakeman's Jaw
Ed Foley and John Slavin of West Pittsburg faced alderman Ranney on aggravated assault and battery charges from J. O. Painter of the P and L E Railroad. Foley held on $800 bail for a further hearing. Slavin discharged. Esplen, the brakeman, lies in bed with a broken jaw.
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Ed Foley
John Slavin
West Pittsburg
Alderman Ranney
J. O. Painter
P. & L. E. Railroad Company
Foley
Slavin
D. W. Esplen
Esplen
Lake Erie Circuit Dates Announced for Summer Meets
At a meeting of the stewards of the Lake Erie trotting circuit the summer meeting dates were arranged. Bradford hosts July 1-4, Meadville July 7-10, Oil City July 28-31, Erie August 3-7, Jamestown August 11-14, Bradford August 18-21, Hornell August 25-28, Conneaut Lake September 1-4.
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Lake Erie
Bradford
Meadville
Oil City
Erie
Jamestown
Hornell
Conneaut Lake
Ascension Day Observed Across Churches
Today is Ascension day celebrated in Episcopal Lutheran and Catholic churches. The festival marks Jesus departure into heaven forty days after his resurrection and appearance on earth.
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Our Lord
Heaven
Earth
Quimby Case 10 to Be Argued Before Court
A new trial is argued before the court as the Quimby case number 10 advances.
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Quimby
New Trial Motion in Heating Case and Wallace Verdict
The docket lists a new trial motion in the Thaddeus Stevens heating dispute with the American Warming and Ventilating Co against the New Castle School District. The district seeks a new trial after a full verdict plus interest. Also listed is Fred F. Wallace v Pennsylvania Railroad, with the railroad contesting the roughly $14,000 award.
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New Castle
Thaddeus Stevens
Fred F. Wallace
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wallace
Carson elected moderator of United Presbyterian assembly
Pittsburg May 28 The Hon James Gillespie Carson D D of Xenia Ohio theologian preacher and former state senate chaplain was chosen moderator of the fiftieth general assembly defeating Rev Dr A G Wallace of Sewickley and President F M Spencer D D of Cooper College Kansas The selection came at the opening session during the denomination's semi centennial celebration in Exposition Musical Hall yesterday.
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Pittsburg
James Gillespie Carson
Xenia
Ohio State Senate
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
A. G. Wallace
Sewickley
F.M. Spencer
Cooper College
Kansas
Carson
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
Exposition Musical Hall
Italian Classes to Be Started by Italian Editor
New Castle residents show strong interest in Italian study needed by business and professional people. Jerome Attanasio of Edenburg, former editor of an Italian paper, plans to organize a class and teach two or more lessons weekly. He will travel to New Castle to instruct.
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New Castle
Jerome Attanasio
Edenburg
Attanasio
Maitland Sues City for 1000 Over Street Grading
Adda F Maitland filed suit against the City of New Castle seeking 1000 damages over the grading of Craig street between North Jefferson and North Beaver. She claims the grading lowered her property level causing water to wash onto it.
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Adda F. Maitland
City of
New Castle
Craig Street
North Jefferson
North Beaver
Kicnos Arrested in Bicycle Theft Case
George Kicnos was arrested yesterday afternoon by McKeesport police on a complaint of bicycle theft. The case alleges his involvement in stealing a bicycle.
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Kicnos
George Kicnos
McKeesport
Farmers Told How to Raise Good Poultry Fanciers
Reporters describe methods for improving poultry raising practices and outcomes as farmers discuss successful techniques and standards for healthier flocks.
Market Gardening and Poultry Talk at Farmers Institute
Prof R L Watts of State college spoke on Essential Principles in the Practice of Market Gardening emphasizing soil fertilization. J H Funk discussed Fruit Raising in Pennsylvania highlighting past and future. W Theodore Wittman of Allentown spoke on Why We Get Poor Hatches and Disappointment in Poultry. he urged focus on mindset. Continuous on Sixth Page.
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R. L. Watts
State College
J. H. Funk
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Pennsylvania
Boyertown
W. Theodore Wittman
Allentown
Prisoner Feeney Admits Robbery Ring In State
Stephen Feeney, arrested for robbing telephone boxes, turned state's evidence in Pittsburg after being escorted by Sheriff Waddington. His testimony led to nine larceny charges against Elmer Stenger and Walter Connelly, with three more gang members waiving hearings. Feeney described tapping multiple pay stations and sharing coins at nearby saloons.
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Stephen Feeney
Pittsburg
Waddington
Elmer Stenger
Walter Connelly
Brady
George Mitchell
John Steele
Fred Neuman
Porter and
Brennen
Feeney
Fulton Cafe
Sixth Street
Stenger
Connelly
Park Building
Bijou
Weisberg Hotel
Diamond Street
Lewis Busy in Paris After Ring Wins
Willie Lewis and manager Dan McKitrick return to New York from Paris where Lewis says he knocked out every man he met in the ring and plans to fight Gunner Moir in Gay Paree. He praises Paris as a great fight town with women fans.
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United Press
New York
Willie Lewis
Dan McKitrick
Paris
Lewis
Gay Paree
Gunner Moir
Stanton
Justice backs law to curb mothers-in-law in divorces
New York May 28 Justice Kelly in Brooklyn declared he favors enacting a law to curb mothers-in-law. He said fifty percent of divorce cases before him result from interference by parents.
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United Press
New York
Justice Kelly
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Miss Elsie Halyday Moved for Medical Care
Miss Elsie Halyday, recovering from pneumonia, was taken from 465 South Mill Street to 187 1 2 Pittsburg Street in White's ambulance on Wednesday morning.
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Elsie Halyday
South Mill Street
Pittsburg Street
White’s
Miss Halyday
Congressmen Won’t Tamper with Tariff in Print Paper Debate
A House committee report argues against immediate tariff abolition on pulp and printing paper. Republicans urge delaying reform to study effects, while Democrats push toward freeing pulp and paper to lower prices for publishers and readers nationwide. The panel cites wage, wood pulp cost, and production efficiency factors in its assessment.
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United Press
Washington
House
Chirman Mann
International Paper Company
Impro
United States
Canada
Stevens
Mann
Illinois
Miller
Kansas
Stafford
Wisconsin
Pannon
Ohio
Sims
Tennessee
Ryan
New York
Hearst Gains Votes By Court Recount For Mayor
The New York mayoral recount proceeded in court with most of the morning spent examining ballots from the 19th election district of the 4th assembly district. Attorneys say Hearst gained 23 votes in this district, though some ballots remain under question and unpassed by Justice Lambert.
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United Press
New York
Hearst
Lambert
Family Row Lands Before Alderman
Mary and Joe Predowitz were arrested by Constable Frank Wellar of Alderman Ranney's office. They face charges of assault and battery and disorderly conduct following a tin can and bucket throwing incident at the Pattha family home. Hearing scheduled.
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Mary
Joe Predowitz
Frank Wellar
Ranney
Nicolina
Tina
Pattha
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National Building and Construction Company of
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Charles Quimby
Robert K. Aiken
J. Clyde Gilfillan
Charles H. Young
Harvey E. Martin
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United Presbyterian
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Theodore Wittman
Chick
En Fanciers
Steven Feeney
Paree
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