Wilkins Ends Life Declaring His Innocence
Mineola New York June 30 A convicted physician Walter Keene Wilkins hanged himself in Nassau county jail after writing a long letter claiming his innocence and protesting his trial. He was cut down alive and died after physicians worked on him. he left letters with disposal directions for his body and pets.
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Mineola
N. Y
Walter Keene Wilkins
Julia Wilkins
Nassau County
Jr. Wilkins
Young Men Use Cuticura To Save Your Hair
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for scalp care and hair health. It promotes comfort, skincare, and cleansing routines, urging readers to use Cuticura, E and C products, and Taleum for overall hair and skin care.
Man in Prison Writes Final Letters Requesting Execution and Cremation
A prisoner writes three letters from New York alleging innocence while condemning transfer to Sing Sing. In the first letter he pleads to avoid transport, seeks a fair trial, and asserts innocence. The second letter asks a former Wilkins housekeeper to care for his pets. The third letter directs that his body be cremated.
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New York
Carmen Plant
Nassau County
Sing Sing
Justice Manning
J. P. Healey
Brooklyn
Wilkins
Elizabeth Muller
the Wilkins
Monticello
N. Y
Ambulance Wreck In Harrisburg. orderly disappears
Clarence Himes an orderly at Harrisburg Hospital drove an ambulance at high speed after offering to operate it. He crashed into a light pole at Fourth and Market, injuring two patients and staff. Himes fled but later returned the vehicle. he has little driving experience and no license.
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Clarence Himes
Harrisburg
Fourth
Market Streets
Himes
Walter Bax
John Daniels
Monroe Street
Howard Jones
James Davis
North
Cameron Street
Motor to Berkshires by Hiester party
Mrs. William A. Hiester with Miss Mary Kiester and Miss Matilda Hiester returned to 1100 N Front Street after visiting Narragansett Pier, Newport, Lennox, New York City, Berkshires, and the Jersey coast with brief stops along the way.
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Berkshires
William A. Hiester
Mary Kiester
Matilda Hiester
N. Front Street
Narragansett Pier
Newport
Jersey
Lennox
New York City
Natonex Endorsement Attracts Local Buyer
Charles Mc Coy of Enola Pa says Natonex rebuilt his health after severe stomach troubles and constipation. He reports improved digestion, less side pain, and new energy after two to three boxes. Local Gor gas drug store representative explains the product and where to buy genuine Natonex.
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Natonex
Gorgas
North Third Street
Detours Placed On State Highways To Ease Lincoln Highway Congestion
The Pennsylvania State Highway Department lists detours along Lincoln Highway routes due to heavy summer traffic and extensive construction. Detours include William Penn Highway from Dauphin to Clark's Ferry, Meadville to Harrisburg via Franklin and Lewistown, Elmira to Gettysburg via Harrisburg Sunbury Williamsport, and routes from Waverly and Scranton to Harrisburg with marked alternate paths. Trucks warned to avoid detours in wet weather.
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Pennsylvania
State Highway Department
Philadelphia
Trenton
N. J
William Penn Highway
Dauphin
Clark's Ferry
Clark’s Ferry Bridge
Iron Bridge
Juniata River
Duncannon
Marysville
Harrisburg
Market Street
Walnut Street
Speeceville
Meadville
Franklin
Clearfield
Bellefonte
Lewistown
Brookville
Mifflintown
Elmira
Gettysburg
Sunbury
Williamsport
Covington
Tioga County
Milton
Waverly
New York
Laporte
Towanda
Scranton
Pittston
Nanticoke
Berwick
River Dotted With Small Pleasure Craft
On a sunny Sunday crowds flocked to parks and riverfronts with hundreds traveling by rail and trolley. Boating and picnicking filled Capitol Park Paxtang Reservoir Parks and Wildwood as people enjoyed the fine weather before the church vacation period.
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Paxtang
Wildwood
Capitol Park
Troop 22 Heads to Scout Camp at Mt Holly Springs
Troop 22 with thirty boys left today for the Scout camp at Mt. Holly Springs.
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Mt. Holly Springs
Rabbi and Boy Drown When Canoe Capsizes at Dam
Rabbi Cantor Morris Abramson aged 29 and William Boyer aged 11, both Lebanon residents, died yesterday when the canoe they rode with 8 year old Charles Rife capsized over a city dam. Rife survived, pulled to a grass patch by John Keiser. Boyer’s body recovered about 7 30 pm. Abramson found half an hour later. Rife remained in serious condition. Abramson led Chisuk Emuna synagogue temporarily and had ties to Jewish organizations. funeral held at the synagogue and he was sent to New York for burial.
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Cantor Morris Abramson
Cumberland Street
William Boyer
Lebanon
Charles Rife
David K. Young
Barbara Street
John Keiser
Hanna Street
Keiser
Boyer Boy
Rabbi Abramson
Rife
Chisuk Emuna
New York
Rabbi S. Abramson
Boyer
Harry Boyer
Young
William Drabenstadt
Commonwealth Lodge No. 359
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
American Cantors' Association
Y. M. H. A. Work
Hartley C. Wolle Dies After Airplane Crash in Detroit
Hartley C. Wolle died five days after injuries from an airplane crash near Detroit Michigan. He survived initial consciousness after the fall from about 300 feet but succumbed to internal hemorrhages. Wolle was a longtime Bethlehem Steel Company employee and a former general superintendent at Cambria Iron and Steel in Johnstown. He is survived by his widow three sons two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held in Bethlehem. Isabel White, 71, dies at home in Harrisburg. Four sons survive. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev Worrall. Burial at East Harrisburg Cemetery.
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F. Fred Wolle
H. C. Jenkins
Hartley C. Wolle
Detroit
Mich
Wolle
Bethlehem Steel Company
Cambria Iron and Steel Company
Johnstown
Francis Wolle
France
Richard H. Wolle
Bethlehem
Howard
Jenkins
Charles Doolittle
Isabel White
North Twelfth Street
W. H. Worrall
Christian and Missionary Alliance
East Harrisburg Cemetery
Details Drawn Up of Appropriation Bills
Chairman William J. McCaig of the House appropriations committee began compiling a detailed statement of all appropriations passed by the Legislature for Governor William C. Sproul. The review will list subject by subject figures from the last session and may see approval early in the thirty day period. Sproul plans to meet Auditor General Snyders to discuss revenue next week. Capitol watchers expect few charity cuts and anticipate reductions mainly in other areas.
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William J. McCaig
House Appropriations Committee
William C. Sproul
Sproul
Beautiful Madras Shirts Delight at Unmatched Value
Beautiful array of Madras shirts praised as the choice of top manufacturers. They remain fresh as new, with prices described as unlikely to be duplicated for a long time.
Fine shirts on sale with silk and linen blends
OVEN Madras and silk and linen mixtures appear in a handsome shirt collection. The patterns are exquisite and represent a rare bargain. Act quickly, as stock is limited and may not last long.
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Madras
Edward Kahler Charged In Abduction Case
Edward Kahler of Christian Street is held by Harrisburg police for abducting Marguerite Bar tolet and abandoning her in Reservoir Park on Thursday night. The girl identified Kahler after he was seen near her father’s store. authorities pursued the suspect.
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Edward Kahler
Christian Street
Harrisburg
Marguerite Bartolet
Reservoir Park
Bartolet
Kahler
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Charles McCoy
Enola
Mr. McCoy
Rabbi
Small Boy
Wm. Strouse & Co
WM. Strouse’s
Nainsock
Market St
Harrisburg, Pa
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