January 1908
Terrible Tragedy in Dundee
To the long list of tragedies which have marked the opening of the year in Dundee there was added last night what appears to be a murder of the most brutal kind. The victim was Peter Cooney, 64 years of age, a quarry worker who resided at 68, Ann Street and whose head was battered in by some person unknown, who used as the weapon of attack a quart beer bottle.Circumstances of the most mysterious character surround the whole affair but late last night the police secured a clue which may lead to apprehension at any moment. The police in the course of their investigation made a sensational discovery which may lead to the capture of the assailant. Mrs Milne, who stays next door to the deceased, found in her house a light overcoat and a cap which belonged to none of her family. She reported the circumstances to the police and John Cooney son of the deceased then remembered that he had picked up these articles in his father's house but in the excitement had forgotten all about them. The clothing was the property of neither his father nor himself and he was unconscious of every having seen them before. The discovery was most important and the detectives devoted their attention to the following up of the clue.
Inquiries elicited that a man possessing a coat of the kind described had been observed by some grocers' messengers in the neighbourhood. In the first instance he was observed to leave the close and not long afterwards was noticed returning with the coat over his arm. Subsequently he was seen leaving the place minus the coat. Following up this line of investigation the police learned that the mysterious visitor had departed wearing the dead man's cap, in his haste having apparently mistaken it for his own.
Extension of Park at Esplanade
Land to the further extent of five acres having been levelled and covered with soil at the Esplanade, it is proposed to add this area to the part already reclaimed and to hand it over to the parks department making six and and a half acres completed under the present Esplanade extension.
"Murderer" Wanted
Following the identification of a coat and cap on Monday evening, Dundee Police issued the following notice, which will be spread broadcast over the country:-
"Wanted here for the murder of Peter Cooney, 64 years of age, in the house of deceased at 68, Ann Street, Dundee between 3pm and 4.45pm on Friday 3d inst., Charles White said to be a barber, native of Londonderry, 26 years of age, 5ft 3inches to 5ft 5 inches in height, well built, fair hair curled up over forehead, slight fair moustache, tattooed on both arms, a flower being one of the marks. Dressed in dark blue muffler folded across chest, dark steel grey jacket (the seams behind both shoulders burst) vest is of a different material, having a thin light stripe through it - much too tight for him, dark trousers too wide and too long, turned up two or three folds.
End of Holiday
The restart after the New Year holidays took place in Dundee on Monday. In the various mills and factories the resumption was general and satisfactory the number of absentees being relatively small. At the shipyards however the experience was totally different. Only some six employees of Dundee Ship Building Company put in an appearance while those who turned up at the Caledonian Yard were unable to start in consequence of the repairs on the boiler not having been completed. A number of labourers however resumed work. Messrs Gourlay's yard was entirely closed down.
Tomatoes with Forcemeat Stuffing
Make a forcemeat of chopped, cooked, shallots a little minced meat, four or five red peppers finely minced - a tablespoon of grated cheese, salt and pepper, a few breadcrumbs and moisten all with the yolk of an egg. Take ½ dozen fair sized tomatoes cut off the tops, scoop out pulp and fill with stuffing putting a small piece of butter in centre of each, place in buttered fireproof dish and bake in a moderate office.
Classes in Singing
Classes in singing, good preparation for solo voices. Fees 5s 6d quarter. Mr D. Shand, 84, Commercial Street, Dundee.
Sunday Speaker
Pleasant Sunday afternoon, Park Wynd, Hawkhill at 2.30pm. Speaker Rev. A.A. Strathearn, M. Cheyne, UF Church.
Traveller
Wanted by wholesale whisky merchants. Young man with experience of travelling and office work. Full particulars to No 944, Advertiser Office.