Plead Guilty To Slaying At Erie
Muarable Simpson thirty three pleaded guilty before Judge Miles B. Ritts to murdering Carlos Rayford thirty one in Erie on December 11 after an argument over an eighteen dollar skin game debt. Rayford died two hours after a shotgun blast pierced his lower abdomen. The shooting occurred in a yard east of Simpson's home following a sharp dispute in the kitchen after the game. Attorney Thomas O Connor represents Simpson.
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Erie
Muarable Simpson
Miles B. Ritts
Carlos Rayford
Cone
Bane
Rayford
Hamet
Simpson
Thomas O'Connor
County Worker Gets $2,640 Salary Raise in Erie County
Reporter uncovers a $980 jump in the annual pay of the county-owned property clerk, Dorman Weaver, from $1,660 to $2,640, after delays and denials by county officials. The move, approved by Commissioners Schaper and Darling, follows the resignation of Mrs. Odessie Plate and expands Weaver's duties to include managing county-owned property sales and greater field work.
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Caneraia Reef
Odessie H. Plate
Dorman Weaver
Erie County Court House
Weaver
Republican
Third District
Third Ward
Republican Committee
Thomas W. Schaper
Dell Darling
Plate
Commissioners’ Office
Miss Hunt
Benedict
Commission
Erie County
Della Darling
Darling
Flatley
Schaper
Plans approved for rebuilt Baker store in Erie
Erie January 13 plans for rebuilding the Baker building gutted by fire on December 11 were approved by the building code commission in city council chambers. The plan removes the third story from the rear and roofs over the second floor while preserving part of the structure for future use. A two story front section will be erected after war production board approval, with a stone entrance likely to remain and construction using fire resistant materials.
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Erie
Baker
Building Code Commission
War Production Board
Erie Jury Awards $8,800 in Airport Land Take Case
A civic court jury in Erie on January 13 returned an $8,800 verdict against the city over land condemned for Port Erie airport expansion. George Moles, owner on West Twelfth Street, sought more than viewers’ award of 5,500, arguing land was worth 12,000 to 13,000. City witnesses put value near 4,000. Verdict includes 8,000 for damages and 500 land damages.
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Erie
City of
George Myles
Megas
Aline Station
West Twelfth Street
Port Erie
Moses
Twelth Street
Asbury Chapel Road
Moles
Lytle L. Salsbury Named Potentate of Zem Temple
Lytle L. Salsbury president of the Marine National Bank was elected potentate at Zem Temple Shrine during the annual business meeting and ceremonial in Erie. The event drew many fezzed wearers from towns under Erie temple jurisdiction as Levi B. Taylor of Greenville concludes a successful year and presides at the business session.
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Erie
Lytle L. Salsbury
Marine National Bank
Zem
Columbia
Erie Temple
Mr. Salsbury
Levi B. Taylor
Greenville
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets Promoted As Kidney Support
An advertisement touts Thompson's Borsoma Tablets as a splendid medicine that aids kidney function by purifying the blood and removing waste. It claims to stimulate sluggish kidneys and relieve back pains, urging insistence on genuine Thompson's Borsoma Tablets available at drug stores. If constipated, Golden Lax Tablets are recommended.
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Thompson
Erie OPA Appoints New Chief Enforcement Attorney
Albert Berger from the New York regional OPA office is named chief enforcement attorney for the Erie SPA district, replacing James P. Rossiter. Charles H. Cowley, who was acting enforcement attorney, will return to his former role as chief price attorney. Berger has served in the OPA for seventeen months.
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Erie
OPA
Albert Berger
New York
Erie Spa
Joseph 5
Court criers receive raises in Erie County Courts
Judges Miles B. Kitts Elmer L. Evans and others approved salary increases for court criers in Erie County. Three veteran criers gain 200 dollars per year and four stenographers gain 150 dollars annually. Criers’ annual pay rises from 1200 to 2100 dollars, with an added 25 dollar monthly boost reflecting the upgrade in government service tenure.
Fire damages Johnson Bros Auto Service in Meadville loss
A general alarm fire at 778 North Main Meadville caused about 350000 in losses to Johnson Bros Auto Service garage including roof and rear damage to the building and more than 15 used cars damaged. Autos and equipment losses exceed 10000 with some insurance coverage. Firefighters led by Chief Smalienberger battled flames for three hours.
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Meadville
Johnson Bros. Auto Service
North Main Abjeet
Pop Works
Peterson
Dell Willams
We C. M and Andrews
Johnsos
Kay Young
Voyage
Charles Smalienberger
Fred Carman
Bat
Bravé
Africa
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