Convict Boy on Arson Charge
Ervin Grout, sixteen, was found guilty of arson in the third degree after a jury deliberated about an hour. Judge Ottaway sentenced him to Elmira Reformatory until law changes release him. Grout denied the charges and claimed innocence. The fire damaged a Sheridan farmer Ernest Collins barn and other property on August 7.
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Ervin Grout
Mayville
Sheridan
Lee L. Ottaway
Elmira Reformatory
Ottaway
Grout
Ernest C. Collins
Mr. Collins
Harn
Jamestown Station Project Advances Amid City Council Vote
Jamestown officials signed a contract with the Erie Railroad at a 4 PM city hall meeting to widen streets and acquire land for a new passenger station. The deal allows immediate land purchase and potential construction within two months, with the Public Service Commission approval pending.
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Jamestown
Fre Railroad
The
Erie
Ile
Rose Alley
Public Service Commission
Child Struck by Car Killed Near Smethport
Six year old Carl Rupert of Golegrove was struck by a car driven by 17 year old Josephine Sluga as he crossed near Anderson's store after disembarking a school bus. He died two hours later from a crushed chest and internal injuries. County officials investigated to determine fault.
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Carl Rupert
Smethport
Kane
McKean
Colégrove
Marl F. Rupert
Golegrove
Robert Hamilton
Wer Dent
Anderson
Josephine Sluga
Wranle Sluga
Crosby
Paul McAllister
Damages Awarded After Fatal Car Crash In Venango County
Two Oakmont youths William and Joseph Tomlinson were awarded 10 250 for the deaths of their parents in a crash near Venango on August 3 1927. The verdict, directed by the Wise County court after a Supreme Court remand and settlement talks, followed a prior 21 500 verdict and a settlement announcement. Reed Wait and Spofford represented the plaintiffs.
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Brie
Oaktmont
Venango
Wise County
William
Joseph Tomlinson
Oakmont
Northwesternlectric Service Co
Willian A
Blanche ‘Tomlinson
State Supreme’ Court
Reed, Wait and Spofford
McKean County motorists fleeced of thousands
Sept 24 report cites McKean County residents defrauded of hundreds of dollars each after a misrepresented automobile service policy sold by the Mercantile Detective agency. Warrants issued for five men by local officials including Alder man Pred B. Nicholaa, Justice of the Peace John W. Saltz, and Justice A. Vern Miller. State police seek a man named Lieb based on information sworn by Justice Miller.
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McKean
McKean Countty Motor Club
Mercantile Detective Agency
Pred B. Nicholaa
Tee
Justice of the Peace
John W. Saltz
Port Allegany
A. Vern Miller
Mt. Jewett
Lieb
Cuffrey
Justice Miller
Woman Ends Life in Dormont Amid Health Woes
In Dormont on September 24, 73 year old Kate A Helm reportedly ended her life by cutting her throat after becoming despondent over her health and years of illness. Police were informed by a family member.
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Dormont
Kate A. Helm
Syaman
Giants Manager Joan McGraw Visits Warren County
Warren Sept 24 Joan J McStay famed manager of the New York Giants paid a flying visit to Warren county Sunday visiting his cousin Mrs Ida Cleland in Sinclairville. McGraw reportedly passed through Warren en route to Almond City with unclear purpose. Ralph W Baker of the American Red Cross in Washington DC was in the city today.
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Warren
Joan J. McStay
New York Giants
Warren County
Sinclairvile
N.Y
New York
Ida Cleland
Ashi
Swan
Taioute
Ol City
McGraw
Allegheny Rienway
Idioute
Ralph W. Baker
American Red Cross of
Washington D. C
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Jamestown Station
Project Advanced
West Second Street
Golden Links
Methodist Episcopal Church
Trying Young
J. A. Wimner
G. D. Willett
P.A. Swanson
Shoop
Gilock
Franklin
Ford
Powell Motor “Company
Corry, Pa
M'Kean CO
Imgraw
North East Community Association
North East
Pennsylvania
Neca
N. B.C
R. J. Reynolds
Cin
Whiston Salem, Ns
Oln
Ning
Mali
Jamin Zanzer
Bert
Junie Yard
Buimstea
Etta Kett
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