Motion to Exclude Public Denied at Today's Hearing
A motion to exclude the public was overruled in today's session. The proceedings continued with references to the defendants and witnesses while the judge ruled on access to the courtroom.
We found your results!
20 Jan 1908
Page 1
Punxsutawney Spirit in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Punxsutawney Spirit
Location
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
1
Evelyn will finish testimony as Judge orders court open
New York dispatch reports Evelyn will finish her testimony as District Attorney Jerome seeks to close the case with reporters admitted to the courtroom after a protracted conference. The elder Thaw case adjourned amid reports of a closing statement and public access to proceedings. Meanwhile Philadelphia remembers Charles Smith a diplomat and former Postmaster General who died at his home after a heart illness. The veteran official served under McKinley and Roosevelt shaping the U S mail service and free delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
New York
Evelyn
Mand
Jerome
Ine Dowling
Aked
Joan D. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue Baptist
UFC
Hineas
Sra
Morehouse
Cafe
Emory Smith
Philadelphia
Charles ‘Smith
The
Prem
Tenasia
Mthelly
Ste
Smitty
Nla
J. Nicho. Mitchel
Christma
New Engand Society
Autenelt
Mr. Smith
Uade
Cubs
Porto 10
Philippines
I. Smith
Henrietta Je
J Ington
Romaine Nichols
el- M
Slater
China Rampage Leaves Town in Turmoil
United Press reports a gang swept through Chinatown during Tong Maat summer, resulting in multiple deaths and numerous injuries. Police say twenty nine suspects were charged in connection with the riot and its deadly aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
China
Rial
Ceia
Chinatown
Parents Do Not Realize Measles Danger in 1918 Report
A Munster press fragment discusses measles awareness, warning of serious infection risks and lifelong consequences for infants. It cites state health officials noting cases, exposure risks, and a public health circular guiding house-to-house notices and actions to slow spread.
Funeral of Rev Charles Te Streamer in Philipsburg
Funeral services for Rev. Charles Te Streamer were held Saturday afternoon at 1:20 oclock at The Church where he had served as pastor. The 79 year old minister, long associated with Lutheran churches in Binickaburg and Philipsburg, died suddenly at his home last Wednesday. He is survived by his wife and five children including William A Streamer of Philipsburg and Rev Charles Streamer, Dayton Ohio. Lilian Anna and Sarah Streamer also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Te Streamer
Philipsburg
Oelock
Mt Ft the Manpel
Binickaburg
Trancction
William A Streamer
Philipeburg
Hin Place
Charlon_ Streamer
Dayton
Ohio
Miao Lilian
Anna
Sarah Reamer
Murder and fire end of Bluter family in Montana
News arrives from Yewistown Montana of a brutal murder and arson at a ranch. Widow Bluter and her four daughters, the eldest under fourteen, were killed in their home Sunday. Posses have moved toward the scene of the crime as investigators begin to seek clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yewistown
Montana
Bluter
Fatal Wreck After Tongue Slips From Harness
George Lettie of near Sprankle Mis is fatally injured when a tongue slips from the neck yoke on a Sunday ride home from Punxsutawney. His son Teed and others witness the accident near Morris Hill as the team of horses run wild, dragging Lettie briefly before front neck injuries and a later death. Floyd Gourley and relatives escape unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lettie
Sprankle
Shite
Punsantaway
Teed
Wate
Morris Hill
Klondike
Lettie
Floyd Gourley
Mand Ara
A. Curry
Punxsutan
Lettle
Tipple No. 6
Uattle
Hi Father
Letti c
Erie Baseball's Next Step in C. P. Circuit Question
The Erie Dispatch questions Erie's future move as the Interstate decision looms. Promoters expect Erie to join a new C. P. circuit with Ash tabula and Gonnemunt sized towns, while critics warn of a hold up and demand clarity on constitutional issues and the National Commission ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaers
Koster
Haumeister
Erie
Brad
Ashtabula
Gonnenut
Funeral of Eleanora Man Held This Afternoon
Damaged OCR reports the funeral of Eleanora Man held this afternoon at Eleanora Cemetery after a years of illness. The article decorates with garbled phrases about a car accident earlier that day and mentions Warren Onien and a mechanic, but details are unclear due to transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanora
Tony
Warren Onien
Hannore
Ogden
Dog Charged With Eating Meat In Local Butcher Shop
In a curious case a butcher claimed a dog ate meat valued at about 2100. The proprietor sought legal advice on recovery. The attorney advised the dog owner could be liable for the loss, and the butcher presented a bill of 82 to the attorney, who later returned with a 45 ruling for further guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Wade Good Hit In York Opera House Musical
Review praises a sprightly musical comedy staged at the York Opera House. The reception was warm, with audience acclaim described as more rousing than the prior presentation. The show, featuring Alved E. Aaron, ran about three weeks with a small but attentive audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alved E. Aaron
Weathering a Quiet Night at The Weather
An OCR readout notes patrons enjoying a musical play titled The Weather with Nella Webb in attendance. The excerpt mentions bed times, canoe rides and a weatherworks forecast, though parts are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nella Webb
Picture Agent in Reeded Tale at Brooknle Tod a
Constable C P Walker returns to Johnsonburg with in custody R 1 Wilson Mitchell Millard an elaborate con artist and picture agent. He faced a Justice of the Peace after December 17 and allegedly married a young artist by deception, traveled with her to Bradys Bend, and sent money while promising marriage. The case weaves through towns as authorities pursue restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Walker
Johnson Brung
Wilson
Millard
Johnnonburs
Jafanelta
Punxnu
Huw
Rey
Bradys Bend
Milard
Mar
Squire Coney
Sean
Maria Wias
Ferrean
Ile
System Likely to Come Up in Legislature
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a state law on banks returning funds within 24 hours and reference county institutions, hearings, and a jury decision. The text is garbled but hints at legislative consideration and related financial or civic matters without clear outcomes or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerie
Ike Capa
Saas NASA
Ratte
New Trial Granted Surprises Court in Guilty Verdicts
The court granted a new trial after a jury found the defendant guilty on two charges including carrying concealed weapons and committing a felony. The judge indicated potential retrial on the second charge while delivering a six month penitentiary sentence on the test charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honerico
DME
Edge Ree
Gonerleo
Licensing Court Grants and Denials at Brookville
Old dealers win licenses while new wholesale applicants are refused at the Brookville license court session. Forty-one existing retail applicants faced no opposition but new wholesale bids from Willam Waterfaman and Gustave Mi Herod were rejected. A long list of named applicants across Brookville and nearby towns were refused licenses and a note hints at continued coverage on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spit Drookille
Roeter
Reed
Romney House
Kbox
Lcenses
Willam Waterfaman
Sykeaville
Gustave Mi Herod
Reynoldeville
John D. Wil Hayne Company
Punxsutarney Dating Company
Reynoldavite Distiling Company
Unconstitutional Two Gent Fare Law Sparks Court Split
A fragmented court declared the Gent fare law unconstitutional amid last session actions. Four justices dissented or joined separate opinions while the majority’s stance was contested by Justices Nieperseat and Stewart, highlighting divisions over the decision and its implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Court
Nieperseat
Stewart
Amont
Also Mentioned on This Page
ELEVS
Wit- Stand
Wm. ‘Thaw
Dixon
Marrisburg
Adeetlna
Fered
Blate Department of Heath
Mater
Dison
Jody
Medees
oRichard the Braten
Revelation
Sprankle Mills
Erie Dispatch
Dors
P. Lane
Bricin
Treratter
Mestre Bammetster
Warren Ogden
Wade
York
Central Pennsylvania
Tow
Nelle Webb and
Clarence Harvey
efferson‘Theatre
R. .B. Wilson
Johnsonburg
Brooknle
Supreme Court
Radaker
McCalmont
D. Sykes
Sykcewvite
Hote Sykes
TW. W. Wiley
Reynoldavite
J Frank A. McConnel
New Tavern
Philip J. Allacer
Brookville
Neweftereon
David We Navlon
Ward
Pun
Palle Creek
Tay
Winslow
Central
Ote
John Dackon
MecCaimont Towne
Hunter
Scotte
Tavelas
Washington Town
Ja Hao
Sone
Im Ward
Pune
Saou 'H Haag
1St Ward
Punks
Sutawney
Wavery
New
Rotemith
Ross
Werth Reynoldaville
Mckinley
Union
G. Ward
Punanae
J. Conrad
Henderson
Towsexnin
Wayne House
D.C. Afccleland
Winslow Towne
Jance Evset
Nbara
Clover
Harry Dewet den Ward
Puneutawner
F. Lynam
Tet Ward
Uawney
Meringer
Bleun
Wotel
C2 Rudolph
Bis Run
Aernon
Thomas Fleckenstein
Jed Ward
Punanitawaey
Continental Hota
Jona
Edelblute
Reynoldwelle
Burbs
Reynoldertne
Burne House
Search the Punxsutawney Spirit Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Punxsutawney Spirit?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.