Former Erie Man Gets Long Term in West
Nelson Courtney, a former Erie man, is serving 48 years in a Missouri state prison for robbery and assault with intent to kill. He was convicted in St Louis and sentenced in 1931 after police records linked him to Erie. Additional details show prior county court larceny conviction and later movements, with police notes on other suspects.
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Nelson Courtney
Missouri
Erie
Wetgon Courtney
Jefferson
St. Louis
Courtney Beng
George Chrristoph
Criminal Identification Bureau
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
Courtney
Christoph
Erle
William Donahue
Jack Applebee
Allegheny
Courtnay
Louis
Christopn
Dewane Wright
Selinas
May
Wright
Alban
N.Y
Milwaukee
Wis
Portland
Ore
Sacramento
Cal
Honolulu
Fine Paper on Ida M Tarbell Presented at Meeting
Ten members attended yesterday's weekly meeting at West Frederick Street where roll call yielded Emerson quotes. Mrs Amelia Ross prepared a fine paper on Ida M Tarbell detailing her life and literary achievements.
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P. Mount
West Frederick Street
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Amelia Ross
Tha M. Tarbell
Robbing
Mason
G. Re Ress
East Wayne Street
Two Drowned as Ice Breaks in Methport Creek Tragedy
In Methport on a frozen creek, Lolisa Hazen age 16 and Anderson age 22 drowned after ice broke. Three men frantically worked to rescue them as Miss Hazen and bystanders tried to reach safety with a rope but failed. A rope kept giving way as the victims struggled underwater before collapsing.
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Red” Temny
Huery Wik Mesner
Terry
Hill
Government control fears in tax talk about banks
A reader laments talk of government taking over the banks to solve mortgage debt and tax issues. He questions federal currency power, warns against socialist influence, and urges taxpayers to push for home rule and closer contact with state and federal representatives.
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Taxpayers Uniim
Switzerland
Miller's Suit Against Mix In County Court
In Wire County civil court Tom Mix and Colonel Zack T Miller, once partners in the Wild West show, face a suit over a 1929 no show claim. Miller seeks 842000 after a 90000 verdict was appealed, while the two men reportedly discussed a 1929 joiner act and telegram exchanges.
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Miller
Mix
Prie
Tom Mix
Zack T. Miller
Wire County
Colonel Miler
Colonel Miller
Former Corry Man Injured in Icicle Fall
Harry McGranahan, once a notable Corry resident and later a Icune resident, suffered serious injuries from a fall on ice in Icune. He sustained a severe shoulder fracture requiring major surgery. He is hospitalised, with x rays indicating a successful operation and correct fracture setting. He faces extended hospital treatment due to the extent of injuries.
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Harry McGranahan
Corry
Icune
McGranahan
Franklin cop resigns post in Franklin police force
Lieutenant Clayton E Warren resigned Monday from the Franklin police force and his resignation was accepted No appointment to fill the vacancy will be made at present time Mayor Ferringer said Several applications have been received Applicants must pass the glass service board examination before consideration for appointment Also listed are rental, sale and wanted notices for local items including furnished rooms a cedar chest and a Guernsey bull
B P W Clubin Benefit Party Plan Details
Plans and reservations move along for a Friday evening event sponsored by the Ways and Means committee of the Scholarship Fund of the Coney Business and Professional Women's Club. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund and a large crowd is urged to attend with Miss Mary Marion Smith or Lillian Murray handling reservations. Awards will be given and refreshments served.
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Ways and Mons
Scholarship Fund
Coney Business and Professional Women's Club
Woman's Club
Moll Street
Marlon Smith
Arrest Fugitive in McKeesport Murder
Louk Jal alias Seratow, 31, of Pittsburgh, among two men indicted in the McKeesport road murder case of March 1980, was arrested in Los Angeles by Allegheny County detectives. Louis Zimer alias Dutch, the other indicted man, reportedly sought a life sentence. Jim Ford pleaded guilty to related shooting charges.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Louk Jal
Seratow
Slitgiris
Bf Chaves
Babiou
McKeesport Road
Los Angeles
Cal
Allegheny Jsounty
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Jan
Isuel Socialiste
Una
Bankers
Veneto Db
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Unis
Olly Taxpayers Union
Keister
Mead
Hind
Franklin Cop
First Avenue
Ety
Inquira
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Roop
Theo P. Williams
Barlow
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