Jamestown Cashier Held on Embezzlement Charge
R Sigfrit Johnson, 46 Park Street, former cashier at Liberty National Bank in Funky, was arrested on a federal warrant for embezzling and misappropriating $4,987.05. He was arraigned before U S Commissioner Edward R Bouter, pleaded not guilty, and waived preliminary exam. Johnson claimed innocence and asked the public to suspend judgment pending full facts.
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Jamestown
R. Sigfrit Johnson
Park Street
Laviter
The
Liberty
Marlon
Funky
Federa
Banke Johnson
Worlochst
Camron
Buffalo
United States
Johns
Bank
Sinc
Austi Johnsin
Edward R. Bouter
Robert H. Jackson
Johnson
Toles
Ats
Liberty National Bank
Retired Wall Street Broker Buys Seat For $1000 In 1861
David A Hoody, who bought a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad stock seat on Wall Street in 1861 for 1000 dollars, retires after a long brokerage career on Watt Street. He notes he made more money than expected, advises prudent speculation, praises bobbed hair, and endorses restraint in prohibition. He predicts the exchange seat would now be worth about 185000 dollars.
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New York
David A. Hoody
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Stock Exchange
Watt Street
Maine
Wall Street
Fire devastates Clarke Brothers Department Store in Scranton
A major blaze last night tore through Clarke Brothers Department Store on Scranton's west side. Damage was estimated at about 750000, making it one of the city's most disastrous fires in history.
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Scranton
United Press
Clarke Brothers Department
Fisher Budget Proposes Gas Tax Rise and Large State Fund Increases
Governor Fisher submits a 1927 29 budget calling for 128 530 118 general fund appropriations and a higher gasoline tax. The plan restores the topo graphic survey to the Internal Affairs Department, lists boosted funding across public instruction welfare and state hospitals, and details specific departmental increases and decreases over two years. It notes deficits left by the Pinchot administration and outlines long range revenue projections for the state.
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Fisher
General Assembly
Arisburg
General Fund
Corey
Pisher
Pinchot
VI i
State Employees Retirement
Ares
Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey
Department of Internal Affairs
Motor Fund
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Auld “Iers
Downingtown Trndustrial School
National Park School
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Erie
State Council For Blind
Surface disks near plane accuracy claim by government scientists
Government scientists announce disks with an 80 foot surface that differs from a true plane by less than two ten thousandths of an inch, suggesting highly precise manufacturing and measurement standards.
Mentho Sulphur advertised eczema remedy
Mentho Sulphur a creamy preparation claimed to soothe fiery itchy skin and heal eczema with rash pimples or dry patches. The ad touts rapid itch relief after application and cites sulfur destroying parasites causing itching and disfigurement. A small jar could be bought at drug stores.
Two Men Sentenced After Larceny Case in Mayville
Edwin Senand and Blaine Wilbur of Jamestown were sentenced by Judge Lea L Shaway to terms up to two years for grand larceny and burglary. They had been convicted last week after a theft from Major Stevens’s garage on Lakewood Road, where tires and a tank were taken. Carlson’s indictment was dismissed. the tires were found on Hunt Road.
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Mayville
Edwin Senandsp
Blaine Wilbup
Jamestowny
Lea L Shaway
Aubury
John S Leanrd
Warner S. Rexford
Stenander and
Wilbur
Stevens
Lakewood
Tunt
Uje Tuck
Hunt Road
Stentinder
Bert
Hanty) Carlsim
Jamestown
Carlson
Kane farmer Otto Ecken commits suicide at West Kane
West Kane farmer Otto Ecken took his own life with a shotgun yesterday afternoon. Town officials note a prior illness and state lawmakers prepare for a Senate session surrounding nominations by Governor Fisher. Separate reports indicate a broader political shuffle and a bill to reclassify the state’s legislative districts, affecting Scranton’s status.
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Senate
J. W. Brown
Lancaster
House Service
Richard J. Beaiish
Philadelphis
Christ J. Golden
Samokin
Fisher
State Athiletic Commission
Frank Wiener
Philadephia
Henry Ty Farrell
Nushlcoke
Workmen's Compensation Board
Paul We Douck
Shenandoah
John Morrison
Mercer
Joseph Pleitz
Wilkes Bure
Workmen's Compensation
Herman H. Mattaman
Philadelphia
David B. Johns
Crafton
John R. Keefer
Monessen
Harvey B. Lutz
Levlie
Allegheny
Kane
Otto Ecken
Baum
West Kane
Buckman
Hime
Wold
Scranton
State Senate
Giant Among Snakez Largest World Snake Found East Indies
A noted giant among snakes is described as the largest serpent on record. Reports place it in the East Indies and Philippine islands with specimens said to reach extraordinary lengths around eighty feet. Researchers caution that details vary and measurements are inconsistent.
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East Indies
Philippine Islands
Richman Agency Opens Erie County Representing Line
Former LeBoeuf Gardens restaurant owner and local rep for the Hichihin clothing line, WO Al Steen, will handle the Richman line in Erie County outside Erie city. A top price of $240 will be carried, with appointments possible by telephone.
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WO AL Steen
Cony
Barker Site
LeBoeuf Gardens
Ewen
Hichihin Fine
Steen
Richman
Erie
Utive
Col Wood Appointed to Pittsburgh Home Project
Col Wood is named to oversee additions to the Pittsburgh City Home and Hospital at Mayview. The appointment comes from the Republican State executive committee with Eric Fisher as the appointing official. The architect will receive a fee of 96 000 dollars.
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Col. Wood
United Prem
Pittsburgh
Eric Fisher
Republic ci
Hid West
Mayview
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