Sixth drowning in Crawford County in three weeks
The Meadville Tribune-Republican reports the sixth drowning in three weeks occurred Sunday near Springboro in Comeaut Creek. Six year old Val Lewis, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lewis, wandered into a 10 foot deep hole while wading with family. Despite hours of search and failed resuscitation, the body was found and coroner concluded no inquest was needed. Parents survive with one brother and one sister.
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Springboro
Val
Frank Lewis
Comeaut Creek
Meadville Tribune-Republican
Bar
W. F. Byham
Arthur E. Byham
Robbery at Castle Shannon Rail Depot Net $2500
Three men robbed William Murray, dispatcher for Castle Shannon Barns of Pittsburgh Railways Co., of $2,500 he was taking to a bank. The holdup happened at Poplar street and Willow Avenue as the robbers fled in a car after forcing Murray to surrender the satchel.
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Ay Unites Press
Pittsburgh
William Murray
Castle Shannon
Pittsburgh Railways Co
Poplar Street
Willow Avenue
Murray
Funeral of J C Wilson Noted Corry Citizen
Funeral services for John Calvin Wilson were held at his Second Avenue home on Saturday at 4 pm. Rev. H A Post of Emmanuel Episcopal Church officiated, with Milan Waller sounding taps at the graveside in Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were 8 B Histon, Thomas Giblin, R W Brown, O W Bracken, J L Spelsman, and W H Merrick. he died in his 89th year and was a member of the J J Andrews Post G A R Masonic lodge and Corry lodge of Bilks with representatives in attendance.
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John Calvin Wilson
Second Avenue
H. A. Post
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Milan Waller
Pine Grove Cemetery
B. Histon
Reversed verdict in Kane railroad death case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reversed a Potter County jury verdict of 16000 in favor of Clara B. Haskins against the Pennsylvania Railroad Co over the Wetmore crossing disaster near Kane in June 1926. The reversal sets judgment for the defendant despite the prior verdict. Mel Clemant returned to Kane after a week in Erie.
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Kane
Clara B. Haskins
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Potter County
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Wetmore Crossing
Heck
Supreme Court
Haskins
Mel Clemant
Erie
City welcomes new Pennsylvania Electric Co office quarters
Mercury rose, drawing hundreds to the North Center street location of the Pennsylvania Electric Company for an opening event Saturday evening. Free ice cream and coffee were offered as the modern, brightly lit offices drew crowds and boosted local trade. Automobiles filled the streets as residents visited shops, while banners reading Al Smith for President appeared on passing tourist cars. Repairs on East Columbus Avenue improve rides, and railroad work near Spring Creek spurs reports of double-tracking Renovo division. Nearby lake areas saw heavy crowds, with Corry residents joining outings by car. The Plymouth Chrysler line garners attention as the latest in city motorist interest, replacing the 52 model.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
North Center Street
Actress burns in yacht accident on Long Island estate
Adele Astaire and her brother Fred were aboard William Leeds Pantall when the boat struck a boathouse. Both suffered burns to legs and body but were not critically hurt. Leeds aided the actress to the landing stage as flames consumed the craft. A separate police lead in the Union Produce Co robbery was reported, with arrests expected soon.
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Adele Astaire
William Leeds
United Press
New York
William B. Leeds
Pantall
Tre
Long Island
Astaires
Leeds
Miss Astairews
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