Hit Run Driver Surrenders in Erie Fatal Pedestrian Collision
Norman W. Cook 40 a state highway repairman surrendered to authorities after saying he drove the car that struck and killed Nellie Hesselink 77 at 10th and Ash Erie. The driver said Warren who rode in car with him was later to be arrested. Cook's father died of natural causes about a half hour after the accident. Mrs Hesselink was crossing from north to south when struck. She died from a fractured skull and internal injuries at Hamet hospital. Cook assisted the victim and Warren drove away from scene.
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Erie
Alg
Norman W. Cook
State Highway Department
Mie
Nellie Hesselink
E. 9Th Street
Lineayilie
Auar-| Lary
Cook
Timothy Mahoney
Uni District Attorney's
Warren
Kane
Cark
Casin
10Th
Ash Streets
Legal Amusement: Court Rules Slot Machines Amusements
Harrisburg August court in Dauphin County deemed nickel slot machines that dispensed mints as legal amusement rather than gambling devices. Defense argued fortune predictions appeared with each nickel, but the court ruled the entertainment nature outweighed gambling aspects in ruling on the case of HAroll Bair, Summerdate, charged with operating a gambling device.
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Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Bair
Wealthy farmer foils abductors in Oklahoma
A wealthy farmer in Chandler Oklahoma used his shotgun to thwart an apparent kidnapping attempt aimed at his family. The assailants fled after the gunfire as authorities opened inquiries. The incident disrupted a quiet early morning, with no injuries reported.
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United Press
Chandler
Ota
Asch Hopking
San-Cura Ointment and Soap Ad Claims Healing Powers
An old advertisement touts San-Cura Ointment as a marvelous healing antiseptic for sunburns boils sores and many skin ailments with a money-back plan and assured relief. It also promotes San-Cura Soap for a fine complexion and notes availability from druggists at 25 to 35 cents.
Murderer Said to Hide in Western Bris County
Aug. 5 report says the killer of Albert and Johnna Biegert is believed to be in the western end of Bris County. Investigators cite evidence from the farm near Girard and photos of the crime scene. A possible county reward was discussed as detectives pursue new clues. Authorities urge tips.
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Albert
Johnna Biegert
Bris
Girard
Tre
Blezerts
Mortimerry
Grahna
Tiller
Jeter
Kitthen
Graham
P T A Congress At Washington September 18 21
National Congress of Parents and Teachers prepares plans to mobilize support for closed schools at its September Semdania! meeting in Washington. Leaders urge citizens to back education funding and Parent Teacher associations promote public schooling as a shared responsibility.
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United Press
Washington
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
FB A
Mit
Sori
High Bradford
National Congress
Tedhlers
Urey
Plan for drastic laws to curb speculation in markets
A report outlines drastic new laws aimed at limiting speculative activity in securities and commodities. Government officials seek tighter controls on exchanges and price interventions, citing past market excesses and pressure from Washington. details remain unclear as talks continue.
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iPhalinund
Hage One
Pouls
Syntientes
Themis
Biteen
Hat Uy
Sbandoniiung Ob
Pmcsgo Board
Trada
Bradford Field Production Update Shows Weekly Gain
Production in the Bradford field rose in the first week with total weekly output at 20,633 barrels, up 2,106 barrels per day. The Allegany field declined by 571 barrels from the prior daily average, totaling 6,812 barrels. Net average for the two fields rose by 535 barrels.
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United Press Oil Cipy
Bradford
Fulke Allegheny Field
Allegany Field
Students Attend School At Oregon State College
Students at Oregon State College Coryaclis Ore attended the college events and classes. They lived in dormitories and spent days in class and laboratory work on farm and domestic problems.
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Coryaclis
Ore
Mour Dt
Clib Hoys
Raie
Oregon State College
Modern Corn Remedy Ad Promises Easy Foot Care
An old advertisement touts a foot soak product called Radox promising to soften corns and hard skin. It claims four nightly soaks will dissolve callouses and restore feet to vigor, urging readers to buy a box at Kalstee's Cut Rate or other stores.
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Great Britain
America
Kalstee
Close Call as Outboard Boat Splits Canoe
Jack Gordon of Pierce Avenue Wasumburt escaped injury when his speedboat collided with a canoe during an outboard regatta on the Allegheny River at New Kensington. Two unidentified youths warned by officials ignored pleas to leave the course. the impact split the canoe and threw occupants clear, with Gordon’s craft sustaining damage and continuing on a wobbly path before stopping.
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Otl
Gipy
Jack Gordon
Pierce Avenue
Wasumburt
Laval
New Kensington
Gordon
Allegheny River
Columbus Plans for Big Reunion August 16
Hundreds of former Columbus residents are expected to attend the twenty second annual reunion at Mather Park on Wednesday August 16. Committees finalize plans for events including races contests and a baseball game with Corry and Wrightsville. music by the Corry band. a cafeteria lunch served by the Community Aid Society. free coffee. and an evening dance to conclude the gathering.
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Hundrews
Columbus
Mather Park
Teun
Corry
Wrightsville
Community Aid Sbciety
Coifes
Woman Dies After Car Crash at Sand Hill
Mrs Izora George 24 died from a crushed skull after a head on collision with a light coupe driven by William Bennett on the Irving Gowandy road near Sand Hill. Eight others were injured including Frank Hare with a fractured jaw, Holwatd Pierse with deep cuts, Virginia Pierce, Pranas George, and a 6 year old nephew. three unidentified men fled the scene and were treated at Silver Creek hospital.
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Jeora George
Silver Creek
Aug
Izora George
Cattaraugus Indian Reservation
William Bennett
Sgain
George
Sand Hill
Irving Gowandy Road
Virginia Pierce
Syaly
Pranas George
Willian Bennett
Hyiay Ulags
Wil
Miu
Georgi
Franklin Hare
Damage suit for 350000 dismissed in Pittsburgh
Judge James R. MacFarlane of Allegheny county common pleas court dismissed a $350,000 damage suit filed by Watson and Freeman against former clients. The firm claimed the sum was due from Howard S. Evans and others whom it represented in a case against Diamond Alkali Company of Maryland.
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Pittsburgh
James R. MacFarlane
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court
Watson and Freeman
Cllerits
Howard S. Evans
Diamond Alkail Company of
Maryland
Miners Return to Work in Punxsutawney District
About 7,000 miners in District No 2 of the General Pennsylvania Coal fields resume work after a week long strike. Workers, including check weighmen, rejoin operations at Rochester & Pittsburgh and other mines as President Roosevelt and UMWA leaders call for full compliance. The Cramer mine, with nearly 800 workers, had been idle.
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Punxsutawney
Pennsylvania
Oh Jstrike
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers of America
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal Company
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Cramer
Northwestern Mining Exchange Company
Sagamore
Burial and
Susquehanoa Coal Company
Sykesville Inire
B. & 3. Company
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Highway Department
Haifed Brace
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Moe
West End
P.T.A. Congress
U. S
Luccile Browne
Phiyer
CAINS
Bradford Field
S11
Frank Hare
Punxs'y Area
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