Bogus Checks Hit Erie Merchants In One-man Scam
Erie on January 7 reports a single man passed bogus checks to merchants including shoe stores. Checks drawn on Erie’s Machine National Bank bore Harold Glasener’s name and W A Kennedy’s signature from Bradford Foundry and Machine Works. Identification tags aided the suspect’s access. Police recovered six checks by this morning with many more suspected. victims suspect at least 20 fraudulent papers were used.
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Erie
Bradford Foundry and Machine Works
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Masine National Bank of Erie
Harold Glasener
W. A. Kennedy
Bradford
No Witnesses Against Erie Delays Case in Liquor Charge
Erie January 17 Elmer J Newen Fifth ward alderman charged with driving under the influence said he would fight the case to the end. Prosecution by Helen Warnner failed to appear at the magistrate’s office, with no Commonwealth witnesses present. Nelson and attorney J Dedford Duff were ready for the hearing. a postponement was declared due to absent officials. Also listed: Wanted messenger for Western Union and a sleeping room for rent at 103 N Center Street.
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Erie
Elmer J. Newen
Fifth Ward
Hélen Warrier
Bassett
Graham
Graham Was Unable To Appear Oh Wecounecf
EHP
Miss. Warnera
Commonwealth Witneses
Nelson
J. Dedford Duff
Western Union
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N. Center Street
Rheuma Remedy Ad Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertising notice touts Rheuma Acys as a universal cure for rheumatism gout lumbago kidney ailments and more. It claims rapid joint and muscle relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied available at N P Ames & Co and other druggists.
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N. P Ames & Ch
Fundamentalists' view on creation and earth history explained
In a reader letter from June 12, the editor clarifies fundamentalist beliefs on Genesis creation and the earth’s age. It argues original creation described in Genesis 1 1, a prelude of judgment, and that Usher dates are for chronology, not scripture, amid debates on modern interpretations and a real estate note closes the item.
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New York City
Satan
Usher
N. Goldfin
Two Attempts On Lewiston Doctor's Life Raise Alarm
Lewiston Pennsylvania January reports multiple threats and two attempts on Dr. F. W. Black chief surgeon of Lewiston Hospital since November 192k. An assailant fired in the abdomen and a second attacker sent a bottle believed to hold medicine but containing arsenic. Dr. Black hires private detectives and offers rewards for information leading to arrests and a end to the alleged attacks and newspaper campaigns.
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Lewistown
FW. Black
Lewiston Hospital
Blick Hon
Thoive
Two Held for Erie Hold Up
Erie police detained John Hales, 22, and John Barlow, 9%, in connection with an early Monday hold up at Sixth and Walnut. Roy Gallagher of 433 West Seventh and E J Baldman of 815 West Third reported the attempted robbery of $87. Cashmay fled as shots were heard. Detectives arrested the pair last night at Tenth and State.
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Erie
John John Hales
John Barlow
Sixth
Walnut Stresty
Roy Gallagher
West Seventh Street
E. J. Baldman
Third Street
Helper and
Gaczkowski
Tenth
State Street
Gallagher
Ouple
Cashmay
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Conn & Swann
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