Rocco Racco Charged With Houk Murder
Rocco Barco, awaiting trial on Black Hand charges, is charged with the murder of Deputy Game Warden Seeley Wouk. Pinkerton and local detectives say they have a strong case. an alleged accomplice has fled to Italy. He was brought from the county jail to the alderman’s office after the information was sworn.
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Rocco Racco
Houk
Rocco Barco
Seeley Wouk
Young
Alderman Green
Pinkerton Detective Agency
F. P. Dimweio
Pittsburg
Logan
Man Charged With Murder Read Before Alderman Green
The Infurcaties charge Greed of murder of Seely Houk on March 2. Read by Alderman Green and interpreted by Superintendent Di Inala of Pinkerton. The prisoner, Grew Pale, denied knowledge and sought a lawyer. The case ties to a dog Houk shot over hunting season disputes.
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Seely Houk
Alderman Green
di Inala
Pinkerton Agency
Tiaccn
Mgell Seeley Houk
Rarea
Honk
Racco
Houk
Keren
Irvine Case Severed From Graft Trial In Harrisburg
In Harrisburg on May 28 the court granted a severance for Frank T Irvine among six defendants in the Capitol graft conspiracy. Irvine's nervous prostration was cited, allowing his case to be continued separately while the other five defendants proceed with their trial as planned.
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Harrisburg
Capitol
I U Court
Severanes
Frank T. Irvine
Tonamuch As Irvine
Women Pressure Senator Hopkins Over Utah Polygamy Debates
Salt Lake City May 28. Women in Salt Lake City appeal to Lie women of Filigots to campaign for the re election of U S Senator A T Hopkins. They blame Hopkins for defending Senator Hand Smoot against polygamy charges and accuse him of misrepresenting Mormon conditions in Utah.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Duke
U. S
A. TH. Hopkins
Hand Smoot
Tha Sppoul
Hopkine
XAGUE REPORT OF 2,000 FATALITIES VICTORIA, TG
Partial OCR fragment reports a disaster with about 2000 deaths from a typhoon and flood conditions. Mentions messages arriving at a dispatch center and international alerts. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to damaged text. The item appears as a brief disaster update with limited readable facts.
Tafts to Arm Taft for Presidency with Lavish Convention
Charles P Taft of Cincinnati plans lavish entertainment for the Taft Chicago convention build up. He will rent about 159 rooms in three hotels for delegates at $16 a day, hire 100 staff, and spend tens of thousands of dollars on dinners receptions and theatre parties led by Mrs Taft and Mrs Taft Sr. to sway delegates.
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United Press
Chicago
Taft
United States
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
W.H. Taft
Execution standoff as scaf fold orders countermanded
Venango County sheriff counters orders for scaffold used in executions of James N. Strahs and Mike Holka. Strahs granted a reprieve to July 14 with commutation hearing ahead. Holka’s date remains linked. if both grants fail, a double hanging looms.
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Sherif
Waddington
Alrouble
Eli
Lawrence
Prinklin
James N. Strah
Streil
Beard
Hig
Las Ber
Mike Holka
J. Ed Meehan
OW City
Helther
Alleged Robber Pleads His Own Case in Trial
Charles Baker, on trial before Judge A. G. Dayton in Phillips, West Virginia, refused appointment of counsel and insisted on pleading his own case for robbing post offices and murdering a night operator Hutchins of Welcome. Baker conducted the examination of witnesses with apparent legal knowledge.
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United Press
Phillipt
W. Va
Charles Baker
I. G
A. G. Dayton
F Hutchinson
Welcome
Carmen Strike Expands Across Missouri Pacific and Denver
In Louis on May 2 1200 railway carmen walkout across the Missouri Pacific and Denver Mountain systems amid claims the company violated contracts by replacing pay scales with different work. The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen headquarters show the widespread walkouts as repairs reveal the scope of the action.
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Louis
Missouri Pacific
Gould Maea
Brotherhood of Railway
Carmen
Hy Ue
Lta
Democrats Forego Opposition to Currency Bill
United Press report from Washington dated May 28 states that Democratic senators at conference decided not to filibuster the currency bill. They plan to offer a formal debate to express opposition, with adjournment possible by tomorrow or Saturday.
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United Presa
Washington
New Combination of Powers Suspected
London reports Liberal party members alleging a new combination of powers surrounding a royal visit and potential alliances involving England, Russia, and France. The items reference King Edward, President Flores, and a May timeline with uncertain outcomes and discounts on loans or payments amid international relations.
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London
Liberal Party
Falflores
Edward
Reval
Nichole
Great meeting of U P Church at Pittsburgh
The United Presbyterian church marks a semi centennial with a general assembly in Pittsburgh. Thousands attend in Exposition Music Hall as Rev James G Carey of Keola Ohio is elected moderator on the second ballot. Debts and buildings receive 618157.95 and bonds 602498.20, totaling 1280591.21.
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United Presbyterian Church
Pitsburg
Exposition Music Hall
Janes G. Careon
Keola
W. T. Campbell
Monmouth
Federal Assembly
R. M. Russell
Westmeinster College
Elope High society couple hunted for penniless escape
Vienna reports Princess Amette Loulae of Furstenberg and Gustav Knalun the automobile agent eloped. They are said to be without funds, though jewelry worth thousands accompanied them. Authorities fear they will sell the gems and guards sweep Europe for clues. The latest chase led to Zurich where the couple disguised themselves.
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Vienna
Amette Loulae
Furstenberg
Gustav Knalun
Europe
Zurich
Contract Let For Wampum Cement Plant
Contracts to enlarge Crescent-Portland Cement at Wampum were awarded to National Building and Construction of Ellwood City PA. Six new concrete buildings with steel trusses will raise capacity from 306 to 3000 barrels daily. electrical machinery to be installed next fall. Plans include kilns, grinding and pulverizing buildings, stack house, machine shop and offices. Built in 1874 by Wiltam P John and Joseph Shinn of Pittsburgh.
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Crescent-Portland Cement Company
Wampum
Natongl Building and Construction Company
Ellwood City
W.J. Prentice
Pillsboro
Wiltam P
John and
Joseph Shinn
Pittsburg
Death by Own Action Aims to Deter Disgraceful Flight
In Chewton last night Constable Nat Williams and an assistant rescued a man Antonio Zona and woman Cangrero Fazzone who attempted to jump from the Wampum bridge and then out a train window en route to Lawrence County jail. They were arrested after Alphonsa Fazzone reported them. Alderman Crabill committed them to jail in default of ball.
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Cangrero Fazzose
Antonio Zona
Chewton
Nat Williams
Wampum
Lawrence County
Clhewton
Wilams
Alphonsa Fazzone
Fazzone
New York State
W. H. Crabill
Williams
Westnessigy
Zona
Willams
Tyroing
Wampum J Bridge
Mrs. Fazzone
Enouldura
Zana
Alderman Crabill
Ball
Two West Pittsburg men face assault charges
Ed Foley and John Slavin of West Pittsburg appeared before Alderman Rat seoveritily on aggravated assault and battery charges brought by J. O. Painter of the Fo & IL. B. Railroad. Foley jailed on $800 bond after two hearings. Slavin discharged. The charges allege Foley and Slavin assaulted brakeman D. W. Esplen, leaving him with a broken jaw. The Atlanta report notes Generals Stephen D. Lee and Clement A. Evans in Confederate veteran leadership, with Evans succeeding Lee in supreme command.
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Ed Foley
John Slavin
West Pittsburg
Rat Seoveritily
J. O. Painter
Fo & IL. B. Railroad Company
Poley
Tefaals
Slavin
D. W. Esplen
Esplen
Foley
Atlanta
Doath
Vicksburg
Stephen D. Lee
Clement A. Evans
United
Evans
Lee
Ringtame Court of Georgia
Lake Erie Circuit Dates Announced for Summer Meet
At a meeting of the stewards for the Lake Erie trotting circuit the summer meeting dates were arranged. Windford hosts July 1 to 4, Meadville July 7 to 10, Oll City July 28 to 31, Erie August 4 to 7, James town August 11 to 14, Bradford August 18 to 21, Hornell August 24 to 28, and Monmouth Lake September 1 to 4.
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Stewarts
Lake Erie
Suimmer
Windford
Meadville
Indy
Oll City
Erie
Jimestown
Bradford
Hornell
Monnesut Lake
Quimby Case to Be Argued Before Court
The Quimby murder case, conviction for first degree, will be argued on a motion for a new trial next week. Prosecution and defense teams named. Commonwealth contends Quimby was sane. defense argues mental unsoundness at the time.
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Quimby
Charles Quimby
Pourt
Robert K. Aiken
J. Clyde Gill Gilan
Plainitf
Charles #. Young
Harvey B. Marth
Commonwealth
Farmers Told How To Raise Good Poultry This Week
Prof. R. L. Watts of State College outlined essential soil fertilization and market gardening practices while J. H. Funk of Boyertown discussed fruit raising. W. Theodore Wittman of Allentown spoke on common poultry hatch problems and reasons for disappointment, concluding with notes on improving practices. Continued on Sixth Page.
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R. L. Watts
State College
J. H. Funk
Dhe
Farmers” Instrument
Countmuseum
KL. Watts
Pennsylvania
Boyertown
W. Theodore Wittman
James Gillespie Carson Elected Moderator of Assembly
Pittsburg May 28 Hon James Gillespie Carson J D Xenia Ohio theologian preacher and former state senate member was elected moderator of the United Presbyterian Church general assembly defeating Rev Dr A G Wallace and President F M Spencer This follows the denomination’s semi centennial celebration in the Expoition Musical hall Feeney arrested for robbing telephone boxes turned state's evidence naming Stenger and Connelly as part of a gang Hearings waived for Mitchell Steele and Newnan Feeney testified about robberies and how keys were used to open boxes and taps at various locations including Park building station and the Walton cats
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Pittsburg
James Gillespie Carson
Xenia
Obits State Senate
Aftieth General Assembly
The
United ( Presbyterian) Church
A. G. Wallace
Sewickley
F. M. Spencer
Cooper College
Kansas
Birb Honor Was Conferred On Dr. Carson
Slam United Presbyterian Church
Stephen Feeney
Washlington
Aine Uena
Lver Stenger
Walter Connelly
Une Gang
Maxiktrais Brady
Nnn
Anthors
George Mitchell
John Steele
Fred Newnan
Thjo
Sutton
Welsberg
Dinond Street
Italian Classes To Be Started By Italian Editor
In New Castle a growing interest in Italian study leads Jerome Attagasio of Udenburg to organize an Italian class. He will teach two to three lessons weekly, covering English and Italian dialects, and will come to New Castle to instruct rather than relocate pupils to Edenburg.
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New Castle
Jerome Attagasio
Udenburg
Jane
Ailanasio
Maitland sues City of New Castle for $1000 over street grading
Adda F Maitland filed suit against the City of New Castle seeking $1000 in damages. She alleges that grading work on Craig Street between North Jefferson and North Berver left her property waterlogged and uneven with the street, after the project was completed.
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Adda F. Maitland
City of
New Castle Innalen
Craig Street
North Jeffornon
North Berver
Ascension Day Observed and Bicycle Theft Arrests
In Anlacopa, Ascension Day observances at Lutheran and Catholic churches were held as authorities report a bicycle theft arrest. Flewormo Mienos was taken into custody yesterday afternoon by MeKonsport police on suspicion of stealing a bicycle. Klewey named as responsible.
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Kiconos
Hla
Floormo Mienos
MeKonsport Pollen Department
Klewey
Q Bicyrto
Lewis Has a Good Opinion of Paree
New York May 21 Willie Lewis and his manager Dan McKlirick return to New York after a successful Paris tour where Lewis says Tawls disposed of every man he met. He plans to return to Gay Paree to fight Guignee Mole and attend hotel matches and the park events. Lewis recalls Stanton as a big draw but notes public interest faded after that bout.
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Galted
New York
Willie Lewis
Dan McKlirick
Paris
Hot
Guignee Mole Lewis
Spon
Mateh Whit Stanton
Justice Ketly favors law to enforce paternal support
New York May 28 Justice Ketly of the supreme court Brooklyn declared he favors enacting a law to compel fathers to provide support for their children. The decision cited parental interference as a core issue. A separate note mentions Elms Kaiyony being taken from South Mill Street to LIT Lak esitetinee, with Milas Unly recovering from pneumonia.
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New York
Justice Ketly
Supreme Cauel
Tie Benoklyn
Kaiyony
South Mill
Milas
Congressmen Won’t Tamper With Tariff Debate
Washington report on a joint House committee investigation into print paper prices and tariffs. Republicans claim no evidence of price fixing among mills, while Democrats push for immediate Stevens bill to free print paper from duties. The committee notes rising costs and higher wages but argues the price trend may be driven by labor and input costs rather than collusion.
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United Press
Washington
House
Chirmine Mann
Republican
International Paper Company
Mercion
Canada
Bertine Stevens
Mid
Kansas
Seofford
Wisconsin
At Teem
Kdee Democrats
Ryan
Hearst Gains Votes by Court Recount in New York
New York voters recount yields Hearst gains of 22 votes in the fourth assembly district. The tally change arises from court-ordered review of ballots amid disputes over eligibility and method, with some results still subject to challenge.
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Hearst
Talwed Press
New York
Dueller Lambert
Family Row Lands Before Alderman
Mary and Jon Prodawks were arrested by Officer Frank Wollne of Alsermot Itsmioy for assault and disorderly conduct. They face charges of casting cans and buckets at a member of the family row. a hearing is set for Friday.
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Mary
Jon
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Ma Beulog River
Irvine
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Victoria
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U. P. Church
Pgh
Wampum Cement
National Building and Construction Company of
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Dge Porter
Fred F. Wallace
Thaddeus Stevens
Wallace
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Algoo
Theodore Wittman
Allentown
U. P. Assembly
Manes
Carson
Wallace of
Scattckley
Steven Feensy
Pitteburg
Rebberlox
Lewis
Paree
Print Paper Investigation Committee
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