Dramatic Oath Feature in Rocco Murder Trial
Commonwealth builds strong circumstantial case against Rocco for the March 21 Houk murder. Witnesses place Rocco threatening to kill, show dog shooting motive, and identify a shotgun later sold to Pasqualino. Rosana alters his story under jail testimony as Italian oath customs are dramatized in Lawrence County court. Continued on Page Eight.
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Rocco Rocco
Seeley Houk
Commonwealth
Rocco
Houk
Fernando Pasqualino
Lawrence
Charles Andréws
Fred Rosana
Rosana
Alderman Green
Racco
Coounty
Gallagher Hurt in Street Car Accident at Croton
William A. Gallagher of 12 North Weaver Street was hurt in Croton when he tried to board a moving street car. He fell to the pavement breaking his collar bone and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
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William A. Gallagher
North Weaver Street
Croton
Missing back comb found in East Sutton street notice
Miss Pearl Locke of East Sutton street advertised in The News that she lost a back comb a few days ago. Mrs qo street located the owner and returned it.
Death Notice for John Knis
John Knis aged 1 at 517 1-2 Scioto Street is recorded as deceased in a local death notice. The fragment lists an address but provides minimal other details.
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John Knis
Scioto Stroat
Trial of Rocco Rocco in Mary Cooper case shocks New Castle
Mrs. Mary Cooper recalls Rocco Rocco bidding farewell in New Castle on March 2 1906. Nora Martin hauled Hillsville bound Houk. Scott Hoffmaster found Houk’s body in Mahoning river on April 24. Rocco Rocco, accused of murder, pointed to the discovery site next day. Coroner tests show watch and ring on Houk, implying motive beyond robbery. Several witnesses connect Rocco to dog shooting and gun ownership. Pinkerton superintendent DeMario says Rocco identified the shotgun in county jail.
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Mary Cooper
Seeley Houk
New Castle
Nora Martin
Houk
Kennedy
Hillsville
Scott Hoffmaster
Mahoning River
Rocco Rocco
J. R. Cox
Benjamin List
Seeley Huk
Union Quarry
Woods
Fred Rosana
Guiseppe Luciana
Racco
Luigi Ritorto
Ferdinando Pasqualino
Rocco Rac
Kalbfus Praises Houk at Trial in Courage Testimony
State Game Commissioner Joseph Kalbfus extolled Deputy Houk as one of the bravest and fearless men, recounting warnings given about dangers in arresting foreigners and noting Houk’s lack of fear. He expressed deep regret over Houk’s murder and commitment to bringing the killer to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kalbfus
Houk
Rocco Rocco
Seeley Houk
Affecting Scene as Wives of Black Hand Men Visit
Wives sweethearts and friends of Black Hand men brought from Pittsburg for the Rocco murder case flocked to the sheriff's office to see their loved ones. They carried baskets of gifts and were eager for entry, sharing a tearful reunion in Italian amid parting sobs as they left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Rocco Rocco
Hatchet Attack Victim Too Ill to Appear
George Krita Fliv Albee and Nic Coban are jailed awaiting a hearing before Alderman Green on charges of felonious assault and battery against Joe Predovic. Predovic is hospitalized with multiple wounds and head bumps after a drunken row on Bridge Street Monday night. The hatchet, likely wielded by Albee, caused a deep cut to his right side. Predovic cannot appear. police arrested the trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Krita
Fliv Albee
Nic Coban
Alderman Green
Joe Predovic
Predovic
Albee
Bridge Street
Thomas Cooper Wins Eight First Premiums at Pulaski Fair
Thomas Cooper of near Harlansburg showed nine Percheron horses at the Pulaski fair and captured eight first premiums. The Percheron exhibition was the finest ever seen at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cooper
Harlansburg
Hartstown Plans Old Home Festival September 26
The village of Hartstown near Greenville announces an Old Home celebration set for September 26. Residents and visitors will join in a day of local history activities, community booths, and traditional gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartstown
Greenville
Mrs Frank Jones Elected National Delegate in Denver
At a Wednesday session the Lawrence county W C T U chose Mrs Frank M Jones as a national delegate to the Denver convention in October with Mrs Edith C Martin as alternate. Jones, longtime press superintendent, resigned due to ill health but will represent the Cro ton union at the state convention in early October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Frank M. Jones
Denver
Colo
Edith C. Martin
Skeletons of Colonial Soldiers Unearthed in New York
United Press reports 51 Revolutionary War soldiers unearthed at Ward's tavern near White Plains road in Tuckahoe New York after 130 years. The March 17 1777 raid by American raiders ended with 560 Americans killed and 27 prisoners taken, a sharp and fatal clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tuckahobr
N. Y
Ward’s Tavern
White Plains Road
Chanler Nominated for New York Governor by Democrats
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler, the acting New York lieutenant governor, wins the Democratic nomination for governor in Rochester as Charles Evans Hughes leads the Republican ticket. The party debates unity as Murphy and McCarren reconcile and Norman Mack seals the peace. The platform backs Denver and Bryan, calls for direct senatorial elections and eight hour work limits, and names Hauser for treasurer and Palmer for attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rochester
N. Y
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
New York
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Chanler
James S. Whalen
John A. Dix
Washington
Murphy
McCarren
Denver
Bryan
Norman Mack
Democratic National Committee
Republican Party
United States
Julius Hauser
George M. Palmer
Hughes Named On First Ballot Governor Nominated In New York
Charles Evans Hughes of New York won the Republican state convention renomination on the first ballot with 827 votes out of 1009 to succeed himself as governor. James Wadsworth Jr. received 151 and John K. Stewart 31. The slate was arranged by party leaders in a coordinated ticket.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Charles Evans Hughes
New York
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Livingston County
John K. Stewart
Montgomery
William Barnes, Jr
Albany
Timothy L. Woodruff
Senator White
New York County
Ohio Colored Methodists Endorsed Taft After Speech
The Ohio conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church endorsed William H. Taft after his address in Cincinnati. Taft urged education for ten million black people, condemned lynching and called for strict law enforcement. Taft plans a September 22 speech to Southern blacks as well.
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Ohio
Colored Methodists
Taft
United Press
Cincinnati
William H. Taft
O. K
M. E. Church
Brownsville
Derrick
John Brown
Senator Foraker
Ohio League of Republican
Taft Ohio
League
Foraker
National League
Arthur Vorys
Drought Strains Water as Heberling House Burns
A five room house owned by Portland Cement near the No 2 mill burned early today after a dry well left firefighters with no water. Carl Heberling and his wife saved their four children, but most furniture was lost. The cement plant aided, keeping the blaze from nearby homes and stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Heberling
Portland Cement Company
Heberling
Chemical Department
Gunther
Frank J. Connery
Connery
Ellwood City Beats Beaver Falls Big Stakes Game
Ellwood City and Beaver Falls meet Friday at Beaver Falls in a highly anticipated baseball showdown. Over 1000 dollars is posted on the outcome as Ellwood City fields its strongest lineup including Pete Porter and Aaron Kerr for Old Home Week festivities.
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Ellwood City
Beaver Falls
Pete Porter
Aaron Kerr
Reverend Foulke Leaves for Colorado for Rest
Rev C W Foulke of Croton Avenue, in poor health, departed Tuesday evening for Colorado. He plans a three month stay hoping for recovery through rest and climate change. S Leonard will oversee the Highland mission during his absence.
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C. W. Foulke
Croton Avenue
Colorado
S. Leonard
Highland Mission
Billy Sunday Opens Campaign in Illinois Town
Evangelist Billy Sunday will start his fall campaign on September 25 in Jacksonville Illinois after a successful Sharon series last spring. He plans a winter tour across midwest towns, visiting multiple sites.
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Billy Sunday
Sharon
Jacksonville
Ill
Sunday
Middlewest
Firemen Consider New Affiliation with British Society
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen discusses affiliating with the British Firemen's Society at its Columbus convention. A strong sentiment favors joining, with delegates debating potential union ties.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
British Firemen’s Society
B. of L. F
Columbus
Hillsville Prepares Big Celebration by Local Italians
The Italians of Hillsville through the San Lucia society led by president John Vacca plan a Sunday celebration. High mass is set for 10 o'clock with Rev. Father Sacca in charge, followed by a large parade as an additional feature.
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Hillsville
San Lucia Society
John Vacca
Father Sacca
Oscar Ward Goes to Hot Springs for Treatment
Oscar L Ward, the well known street car man, left Wednesday morning for Hot Springs where he will undergo treatment for a severe stroke of paralysis suffered ten days ago. Ward's recovery has been slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar L. Ward
Hot Springs
Ward
Sheriff Is Jailed By Contempt In His Own Jail
Akron Ohio September 16 Sheriff D P Stein found himself both jailer and inmate after being jailed for contempt of court for refusing to release two men from custody for a preliminary murder hearing. He was released on a writ of habeas corpus after the county prosecutor urged a grand jury report first.
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Stein
Men Embrace Sheath Style In Chicago Fashion Show
Chicago reports sheath effects have invaded the male wardrobe with narrow coats clinging to the body. The style, shown at the American fashion show, promises to be the fall trend as tailors note fashion follows Chicago.
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Chicago
Atinaso Cleared of Fraud Charge in Alderman’s Court
Joe Atinaso was discharged by Alderman Charles Mayne after a hearing held yesterday evening. Peter Punto had accused Atinaso of obtaining goods under false pretenses but the alderman found insufficient evidence of fraud to support the suit.
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Joe Atinaso
Charles Mayne
Peter Punto
Atinaso
State physicians in session in Cambridge Springs
The Pennsylvania State Medical Society held three department meetings Tuesday afternoon at the Hotel Rider in Cambridge Springs followed by a banquet and dancing. The second day of the convention was noted as the best attended in years.
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Cambridge Springs
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
Rider
Automobile Trip To Beaver Falls For Old Home Week
Mr and Mrs Harry Alexander of Highland avenue and Mrs Charles Mehard of Highland avenue traveled to Beaver Falls yesterday in the Mehard automobile to attend the Old Home Week celebration there.
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Harry Alexander
Highland Avenue
Charles Mehard
Beaver Falls
Mehard
Wright Sets Le Mans Record In Aerial Race
Wilbur Wright completed a 39 minute 19 second flight covering 29 miles over the military grounds at Auvours. His speed reached 4$ miles per hour, the greatest in an aerial craft and surpassing prior Bu flights. The achievement follows repairs to his engine and tops a record only by Orville’s U S flights.
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United Press
LE Mans
Wilbur G. Wright
Auvours
Wright
Orville
America
Drilling for Gas at West Pittsburg Reported
Drilling will begin soon at West Pittsburg to explore oil and gas prospects in the district. Oil has been found near Moravia and near Taylor township, with plans to drill behind the radiator plant, possibly by West Pittsburg Realty Co.
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West Pittsburg
Moravia
Taylor Township
Woman Run Down Stopping Car in Haselton
Mrs Catherine Binder of Youngstown was seriously injured yesterday when a Mahoning Valley Limited car struck her at Haselton as she stepped onto the track hoping the vehicle would stop.
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Catherine Binder
Youngstown
Mahoning Valley Limited
Haselton
Redmond predicts Ireland free from English rule soon
John E. Redmond member of parliament for Waterford City and leader of Irish groups arrives in New York aboard the Oceanic. He plans to attend the United Irish League convention in Boston and then speak in Boston Philadelphia and Chicago. He cites growing home rule support and improving conditions in Ireland.
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John Redmond
Ireland
England
United Press
New York
John E. Redmond
Waterford City
United Irish League
Irish Parliamentary Party
Redmond
Boston
Majestic Theater
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pest Gs Gr Foe Ag
Joseph FR. Devlin
Parlia
Ment
Belfast
John Fitzgibbon
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Rocco Racco
Hook
Alderman
George B. Zahnizer
Young
Wim
W. A. Gallagher
F. P. DeMario
Pinkerton’s
Frank Jones
Ghanler
Mack
Rev. Foulke
WEST
Oscar Ward
Bastile
Akron, O
D. P. Stein
County
Berlin
Potsdam
William
Grunewald Forest
Parseval
Kohler
Kaiser
Count Zeppelin
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