Tragic Erie murder suicide ends affair dispute
Erie, November 24. William Henry Adams, 20, of 129 North 18th Street, an Erie Forge and Iron Co. worker, killed himself after a dispute over his sister-in-law Mrs. Klepfer who said she would rejoin her husband. Adams visited 218 West 29th Street, drank whisky, spoke with Mrs. Klepfer, then returned to the bedroom, declared the breakup and shot himself. Felix and Mrs. Klepfer were then questioned by police.
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18Th
Erie Forge and ‘Steel Co
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James Makes No Reply To Demand For Tax Cut
Harrisburg reports Governor James declined to respond to a Democratic demand for an immediate special session of the legislature. The letter from Rep. Leo Achterman urged cutting Pennsylvania taxes by 100 million dollars and reducing the congressional delegation from 24 to 33. Achterman warned the financial outlook could yield a surplus of up to 150 million by 1941-43, while noting the current six to seven month stalemate on tax cuts and apportionment.
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Associated Press
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James
Pennsylvania
Leo A. Achterman
Monroe County
Achterman
Congress
Insurance adjuster shoots bear near Wilcox Smethport
In DuBois Pennsylvania J Fred erick Hiller Jr an insurance adjuster stopped to photograph a bear between Wilcox and Smethport. The bear posed briefly and then charged. Hiller dropped his Kodak and fled back to his car. He later retrieved the camera and developed a sharp bear photo. Experts estimate the bear weighed about 90 pounds.
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Loot From Sharon Safe Robbery Shocks City
Sharon police investigate a $400 theft from the J. D. Bigpina Son Co office on North Tyrine Avenue. Entry was gained by peering a rear window and cash and checks were removed from a safe. An office counter room box was broken open. a councilman TO Dieuin reported the find.
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J. D. Bigpina Son Company
Tryine Avenue
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Gunman Auto Thief Rampage Reported in Franklin Area
John Brakemiah, 27, described as an erratic gunman and auto thief, eluded authorities across multiple counties before being captured in a Friendship, N Y area. He brandished a revolver in several incidents, including a hold up on Thirteenth Street and a drinking stop, then fled a guard capture and was later jailed in Venango County. Fire crews also fought a coal mine blaze related to welding sparks at Forge Works.
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John Brakemiah
Jim Warren
Ariel
Union City
Tinnesta
Thirteenth Street
Otter Street
Janes Tee Howe
Friendship
N. Y
New York
Titusville Avene
Gremen
One Dead Sixty Injured In Southern Rail Wreck
A seven car passenger train of the Tilinals Central plunged down a 40 foot embankment into marshy flats near Corinth Mississippi. One person was killed and about sixty injured as cars crashed into the low lands. Ambulances rushed casualties to Corinth’s hospitals.
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Chiles
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Chicago
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Man seeks 2000 dollars for bitten finger
Erie headline reports Geo. Babia of 1106 East 9th street suing Joseph Lipchils of 1228 WestIGE street for 2000 dollars after a May fight left Babla k with a bitten thumb causing a serious infection and several weeks off work. Attorney John Blackmore represents the plaintiff.
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East 9Th Street
Joseph Lipchils
Wige Street
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Lipchak
John Blackmore
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