Murder Case in Erie Reopened by Jury Verdict
A coroner's jury ruled Hikie Robertson fifty eight died by murder in Erie. The victim was near 10th and Reed streets when slashed and placed on railroad tracks to be hit by a Pennsylvania freight. Witness S W Bennett testified a third man watched. Bennett’s bus-light signal failed to stop the train.
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Robertson
Erie
Swilliam Rover
10Th and
Reed Streets
Pennsylvania
S. W. Bennett
Buffalo Road
Bennett
E. 10Th Street
Struck by Auto Killed Jamestown Contractor Lawson
Jamestown April 17 Pred 0 Lawson 57 a well known building contractor tied about 8 last night when struck by an automobile driven by Vera Hjertquist of Hadley Hay. He died en route home to Shermans Bay after being carried to his house. Survived by wife Ivelyn Lindberg Lawson daughter Gunberg EB Lawson of Miami Beach Fla son Woodrow W Lawson sister Mrs Lawrence Glad brother G Emil Lawson and a brother and two sisters in Sweden. Coroner David Lincoln summoned witnesses to appear at his office at 8 this evening for an inquest. WANT SUNDAY CHECKERS Boston The New England Checker Association campaigns to repeal the Massachusetts blue law prohibiting Sunday play of checkers or chess.
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Jamestown
Lawson
Vera Hjertquist
Hadley Hay
Sherman's Bay
Ivelyn Lindberg Lawson
Gunberg EB. Lawson
Miami Beach
Fla
Woodrow W. Lawson
Lawrence Glad
G. Emil Lawson
Liweden
Davil Lincoln
Kellogg All-Bran Eases Chronic Constipation Claims
Mrs Marsden of Detroit writes she suffered 11 years of constipation and constant misery until using Kellogg's All-Bran. She reports regularity after five months, noting the product provides gentle bulk, plus vitamin B and iron. Two tablespoons daily advised, with doctor consult if needed. Manufactured by Kellogg in Battle Creek.
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Charles Marsden
Merrick St
Detroit, Mich
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Girl Flier Forced Down by Dust Storm
Laura Ingalls blue eyed flyer and mechanic forced to land near Alamosa after a dust storm halted her trans continental nonstop attempt. She plans repairs and aims to resume coast to coast hops to beat Amelia Earhart Putnam’s time, despite landing at Alamosa Municipal Airport after flying from Burbank via Wichita.
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United Press
Alamosa
Galo
Laura Ingalls
Miss Ingalls
Pacific Coast
Union Air Terminal
Burbank
Calif
Amelia Earhart Putnam
Alamossi
Aviatrix
Wichita
Kan
Visibijity
Gulfier
New Deal Turns On Huey Long In Open Retaliation
The article reports that Hopkins and Tk0kes escalate against Huey Long, promising to blast back at Roosevelt’s administration. Hopkins appoints Frank Peterman as Louisiana relief director, directing federal funds to him rather than the usual liaison Guy Allen, signaling a shift in New Deal tactics amid Long’s mounting attacks.
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Tekes
Senate
Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Hopkins
Tckes
New Deal
Long
Frank Peterman
Louisiana
Guy
K. Allen
Pelerman
Drake Well Memorial Park Could Gain 190 Acres
Harrisburg provisions aim to add 190 acres to Drake Well Memorial park and seek 5000 dollars for further development. Both legislative chambers have approved the Stevens bill moving the park from the Historical Commission to the Department of Forests and Waters. The Senate sent back an amended Stevens bill to the House for concurrence.
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Harrisburg
Drake Well Memorial Park
Historical Commission
Department of Forests and Waters
Senate
State Senator Opposes Kingfish in Louisiana Aid Role
A state senator who voiced opposition to Long argues the Kingfish should be barred from any part in caring for Louisiana's needy. The remark reflects ongoing tensions over welfare and political influence in state relief efforts.
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Louisiana
Inquest Planned Friday on Gunshot Death of George Berger
RIDGWAY April 17 An inquest into the death of George Berger Johnsonburg who died at Elk County General hospital after a gunshot wound will be held Friday at 9 pm in Johnsonburg council chambers. Coroner Dr B T McCabe will preside. Berger, a World War veteran, was shot after smashing a window for entry at Bloom roadside tavern near Johnsonburg. Brother-in-law Ernest Blint has been released on bail. two charges will be filed against him. Berger is survived by his widow and mother Mrs Minnie Berger, plus siblings Mildred and Richard. father Henry Berger died two months ago.
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Johnsonburg
Berger
Gust Baum
Bloom Rasdhouse
Ernest Blint
Elk County
Bain
Corporal Stacy
Poli
Minnie Berger
Mildred
Richard
Henry Berger
Supervisor Leaves Warren for Washington Post of National Forests
Gordon P. Salmond, eight months supervisor of the Allegheny National Forest, departed Warren for Washington D C to take up duties as assistant regioss engineer of the national forests, an official U S Forest Service announcement stated yesterday morning.
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Warren Warren
Gordon P. Salmond
Allegheny National Forest
Washington, D. C
National Forests
U.S. Forest Service
New Officers Installed at Lady Franklin Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Laura Volk district deputy of Erie installed officers in impressive ceremonies at the T O C hall with forty members present. Officers include Ruth Hoenes noble grand Maude Colby vie grand Ora Loveland right support Bila Auer left support Liz Rogers warden Minnie Yori conductor Helen Miller chaplain Bessie Roger right altar support Luella Smith left altar support Florente Colburn outside guardian Aliverts worth inside guardian Hulda Wood right support to vice grand Buhice DeJean left support to vice grand Genevieve Johnson pianist Hulda Wood trustee with Henry Keppel Sadie Kes and committees aiding in a two
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Laura Volk
Erie
Franklin Rebekah
Ruth Hoenes
Noble Grant
Maude Colby
Vie Grand
Ora Loveland
Noble Grand
Bila Auer
Liz Rogers
Minnie Yori
Helen Miller
Bessie Roger
Luella Smith
Plorente Colburn
Alivertsworth
Insite
Mets
Hulda Wood
View Grand
Buhice DeJean
Genevieve
Hunt for missing woman in Parks township near Vandergriey
Police sought help today to locate Mrs Milo Painter a 40 year old mother of four of Parks township near Vandergriey who left home Thursday saying she would visit her sister in Leechburg but never arrived relatives report she disappeared from the area sharing no further clues or details
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Vanddergriey
Seach
Milo Painter
Parks Township
Here
Tursday
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