24 Oct 1912
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1912
Page
1
The Becker case nears its verdict as Justice Goff explains law to the packed courtroom. Becker asserts no New York jury will convict on the lies of crooks, while defense and state closing arguments frame a disputed path to guilt or innocence.
A wife complains about her husband’s conduct to the magistrate near Tower Bridge. The magistrate quips that she may be married to a Don Giovanni, provoking the applicant to retort she is nothing of the sort.
A brief reflection notes mountain residents enjoy longer daylight and a brighter outlook when they rise higher. The vignette contrasts elevations with valleys, suggesting perspective can illuminate life.
Police Lieutenant Becker is held for murder as suspects who confessed provide accounts of the case. Local authorities say the investigation centers on the lieutenant and two men who admitted involvement.
Jack Rose Bherny Vallon and Bridgey Webber confessed to District Attorney Whitman that they hired gangsters to kill Rogen thal at Becker's command. The trio admitted involvement and named Becker as the instigator in the scheme.
Mary Skimvnek and her three children Edna Josef and Anne journeyed from Bernum Bohemia to Bremen and by steerage on the Neckar reached New York after selling possessions and sleeping in fields. An immigration officer approved their entry asserting they would not be public charges despite a long hard trek to Bremen and a small fare to Denver.
On the steamer Columbia from Class, about 10 percent of the 509 passengers were Scottish women, all of whom announced themselves as brides-to-be bound for western states to marry prosperous farmers.
George R. Succop, 22, of Chicago, reunited with his sister Maud Isott in Sedalia after learning from his late parents’ foster family that he was part of the Isott lineage. Maud, married in Des Moines years earlier, had been living apart from him until the search led to this reunion.
An old classified notice promotes subscribing for the Man and advertising in the mail to achieve results. The terse ad urges readers to act by placing ads or subscribing to services.
Justice Goff delivered his jury instructions this morning to the Becker panel, outlining the legal standards and conduct expected during the trial. The proceedings focus on the defendant and the charges brought before the court.
Paul Inman twelve year old of Willachoche Georgia slept on an Atlante Coast Line passenger train and walked off as it moved. He woke two miles from the rails between two trees and was found by searchers unharmed but deeply unsettled by the experience.
Edward Hinion aged forty eight dies at his son Robert Hanson’s home after a prolonged fast of about forty days. He weighed 230 pounds and sought a permanent cure by losing weight. He reportedly shed 100 pounds before the effort faltered and proved fatal.
The New York Herald recalls Mayor Gaynor’s fondness for pigs at his Deep Wells farm on Long Island. He visits pig owners, prescribes home remedies, and even travels miles to tend ill swine, greeting villagers weekly with inquiries about their pigs.
The Millie Christine twins, known for two heads and two flower limbs sharing one body, died in Wilmington after Millie passed first and the sister lived only hours longer. Born into slavery and sold for 40,000 dollars for exhibition, they were later stolen from Philadelphia and taken to Europe where they drew attention and spoke multiple languages.
The defense and state wrap up with calm, pointed summaries. The judge maintains decorum as the district attorney defends the witnesses and argues Becker must answer to the jury based on the reliability of Rose Webber Wallon and other witnesses.
Colgate president E B Bryan argues that athletic prominence shapes national greatness. He says playing builds initiative, self discipline, and obedience to law, and that sport acts as the greatest educational agency of today.
Etla Ransom married R L Whittenhall at Sugar Grove on Thursday October 17 at the home of Mr and Mrs Walker Ransom. The ceremony by Rev G T Robinson followed a pink and white decor with about 30 relatives and friends present. The couple left for a short wedding trip to Titusville and other cities and will reside in Tryonville Pa. Relatives from Warren Smethport Centerville attended.
The King Recital Lecture Course opened in Warren’s Library Theatre to a large audience. White's Boston Octet delivered a varied program with opera arias, the Tower Scene from Ti Te Trovatore, and the Sextet from Lucia de Lammermoor. The performers, including a male quartet and soloists, earned much praise and readers urged support for the series.
An auction will be held on November 7 at 1 p m on the farm of A G Carlson in Pine Grove township east of Putnamville, one mile up Lauder road from W and J street car. Household goods, animals, farming tools and horses are to be sold.
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