Picnic Siblings Die After Poisoned Sandwiches
United Press reports a family reunion in Lebanon Indiana where strychnine capsules were inserted into sandwiches. Virginia Simmons 14 and Alice Jean 10 died within minutes, father John Simmons 48, Lester Cary 18, Horace Jackson 50 and two others critically ill. Police pursue inquiry as capsules found in a dozen sandwiches from the Simmons basket.
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United Press
Lebanon
Ind
USL
Virginia Simmons
Alice Jean
John Simmons
Lester Cary
Horace Jackson
Simmons
Green- Held
Memorial Park
St. Virginia
Alice Jean Bard
Ther
Carr
Jackson
G. Small
Casey
Goronti G. A. Wesley Loti
Four Die In Western Penn automobile wrecks
Four people were killed and at least a grove injured in western Pennsylvania auto accidents over the weekend. Individuals named include Carl Seehoffer 23 of Hunker Pa killed in Greensburg when his car hit a streetcar Anthony Axler 18 of Pittsburgh died from crash injuries Lee Black 8 of Pittsburgh died from a skull fracture after being struck by a car near Porty seventh and Butler streets. Police planned to turn over driver Frank Chery of Sharpsburg to the coroner today August Schmitz 7 of Sheridan Pa tied in Pittsburgh hospital from injuries after being struck by a car last Saturday B K Adams Tarentum Pa driver posted bond for a coroner s inquest.
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Pennsylvania
United Press
Greensburg
Pittsburgh
Carl Seehoffer
Hunker
Anthony Axler
West Penn Hospital
Charles Axler
Lee Black
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Porty-seventh
Butler Streets
Rank Chéry
Sharpsburg
August Schmitz
Sheridan
B. K. Adams
Tarentum
Cay
Stocks Soar as Hoover Debt Proposal Lifts Pittsburgh
June 21 Pittsburgh stock market opens higher on debt proposal hope. Lone Star Gas leads with a 16 percent rise as investors buy, followed by other stocks gaining strength throughout the session.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Stock Exchange
Hoover
Lone Star Gas
Screen Actress Hurt in Fall Over Cliff
Evalyn Knapp, New York stage and screen actress, fell about 30 feet while hiking in Hollywood hills. She suffered broken ribs and a dislocated vertebra. initially thought to have a broken back. Accompanied by Stanley, she had just left George White's Scandals and had appeared in Sinner's Holiday, River's End, and The Miltoians.
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Uoncy Frese
Hollywood
Evalyn Knapp
New York
Hilane
Hollywood Hills
Stanley
George White
Miss Knapp
Miltiohaies
Erie girl wins diocesan oratorical contest in Mercyhurst
Mary O'Donnell of Erie, daughter of Mr and Mrs George O'Donnell, won the Catholic diocese of Erie parochial school oratorical contest held at Mercyhurst auditorium. Finalists from four districts competed with judge panel including Cornelius Allen and William Gatti. O'Donnell received $100 from Rt Rev Gannon. second place went to Catherine Gledson of DuBois, $50. Emma Valenak Punxsutawney, $30. Marcella Mitchell Meadville, $20.
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Mary
Lucille ‘O'Donnell
George
O'Donnell
East Sth
Siider
Erie
Mercyhurst Auditorium
O'ppenmell
Jon Mark Gannon
Cathedral Prep
Catherine Gledson
DuBois
Emma ‘Valenak
Cosmas and Damian High School
Punxsutawney
Marcella Mitchell
Meadville
Idea Cornelius Allen
William Gatti
Punxsulawney
Norton
Meadville Public Schools
T. J. Phelan
Strong Vincent High School
Victor Miller
Hammett, Pa
Bemus Point Man Death by Own Action
Bemus Point June 2灾 community was shocked by the suicide of Alvah Drayton. His lifeless body was found in his car in the garage about 7 80 o clock by neighbor Morrison who entered the home and found the interior wrecked. Mrs Drayton was away at the time. Drayton’s hard day in the hayfield and the heat are thought to have contributed to the act amid reports of drinking and temporary craziness.
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Bemus Point
Mrs. Drayton
James P. Cooper
Bemus
Mr. Drayton
State Past Grands name committees at Corry meeting
G L Aller of Corry was named to the standing and orphans home committees of the State Council of Past Grands, formed at a recent city meeting. Committees listed include credentials, return of district council, anperts, laws of district councils, legislation, state of order, necrology, finance, and orphan's home, with several local members in attendance from Venango county East Grounds Council No. d.
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G. L. Aller
Corry
Blaming
E. & Lowrey
W. A. Shurrager
CL. Auer
C. Obi
James J. HM
H. J. Woodin
G. C. Kappel
A. M
M. A. Williams
Hosback
M. C. Myers
State of Order
Bell
R. W. Brown
Harrison
Trask Necrology
Fa Abbott
Moote
James Taylor
H. A. Johnston
W. J. Lewis
G. E. Daniels
Orphans Home
J. W. Osenklér
Auer
H. W. Yorum
Venango County East Grounds
Corryites Inspect New Naval Dirigible
Howard Rossbacher and party visited Akron to inspect the new dirigible under construction for the U S Navy. Visitors are allowed 7 30 to 9 30 p m with possible closure to begin July 1st during final construction.
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Corryites
Howard Rossbacher
Aleron
U. S. Navy
Akon
Akron
Southampton roots shaped the Hampton surname origin
The text traces the name Hampton to the Earl of Southampton, linking it to early Virginia county figures and patronage of Shakespeare. It notes the name likely shortened from Southampton to Hampton, reflecting a common anglicized evolution in early modern times.
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Namie
Himpton
Hampton
Classified advertising offerings and guidance from The Journal
The notice outlines departmental classifications for home office farm and personal ads, details on ad editing and error handling, and explains pricing and insertion rules. It lists numerous categories fromAnnouncements to Real Estate and directs readers to Mrs C B Drake for a free half pound Salada Tea sample.
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Harter Aid Exchinge
Wright Street
William Dehaven
Essex Sh
C. B. Drake
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