Swindle Ties to Colonel Baker Estate Case
More of expose Tarent um reports a Philadelphia swindle tied to the Colonel Jacob Baker estate. Dr K Booth of East Sixth Avenue is among victims, giving 450 dollars. Promoters Frank Opiel and Justice B Swartzwelder face ten thousand bail each for obtaining money under false pretenses. George Hereton of Sharpsburg says he was swindled out of 9700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarentum
Jacob Baker
Philadelphia
K. Booth
East Sixth Avenue
Frank Opiel
Curtisville
Justice of the Peace
Allegheny County
Booth
Swartzwel
Thiladelphia
B. I. Swartawelder
Seward
Swindle
George Hereton
Main Street
Sharpsburg
Swartzwelder
Engagement Announced at Snyder Dinner
At a Snyder home dinner, Mrs. Harry A. Snyder and Miss Amy Snyder announced the engagement of Thelma Snyder to Marry W. Biehl of Vandergrift. Twenty eight guests attended including out-of-town visitors. the engagement leads to a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma Snyder
Harry W. Biehl
Snyder
Harry A. Snyder
Amy Snyder
W. Biehl
Vandergrift
L. E. Biehl
Kittanning
Bichl
Isomer Leadbetter
Johnstown
Glen Raymond
Robert Moorhead
Helen Moorhead
Clara Biehl
Pittsburgh
Robert Biehl
Ford City
Aileen Mclain
Uniontown
John C. Bell
Nancy Nichol
Dorothy Hemphill
Apollo
Ruth McConnaughey
Ligonier
Runaway Dog Sought After Show Slips Harness
The Black White and Tan terrier answering to Sheriff slipped his harness after the Dog Show and has not been seen since. Attendants have failed to locate him. Information to Mr Butterworth owner or Ren Pollock chairman of the bench committee is requested.
Notable Dinner Meeting Of Johnstown Veterans
PROGRAM NOTES JOHNSTOWN March 12 The dinner meeting of the Johnstown post of the Eightieth Division Veterans association at the Capital hotel was one of the most successful. Speakers included Judge D Paulson Foster Allegheny county court president of the National Association and Resident Secretary George Klier recipient of the Croix de Guerre with palms and the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery in action. Frank Schoble of Philadelphia described his Argonne Forest service and blindness. Klier was cited for bravery rescuing a wounded comrade and losing his left leg. Campaign plans were outlined to expand membership. 38 500 Cambria county men had belonged to the unit at one time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Eightieth Division Veterans’ Association
Capital Hotel
D. Paulson Foster
Allegheny County Court
National Association of the Hightieth Division Veterans’ Association
George Klier
Frank Schoble
Philadelphia
Klier
Argonne Forest
Schoble
Argonne
England
Belgium
Italy
Mussolini
Cambria County
Frozen hair craze hits Chicago cosmeticians
The Illinois Cosmeticians Association showcased a new frividline system promising coolness without scalp burns. Demonstrations liken the effect to placing the head in a mechanical box to produce chilled, stiff curls, sparking interest and questions about cost and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ilinois Cosmeticians’ Association
Lindbergh under 27 nears first million in earnings
Washington dispatch profiles Charles A Lindbergh, still under 27, who has amassed close to his first million from aviation related work. The article notes his fame from a mail plane start, his modesty, avoidance of endorsements, and reluctance to capitalize on his name amid immense publicity. Continued on Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Lindbergh
Lawrence Sullivan
N.S
Conyright
Washington
Marely
Charles A. Lindbeneh
Ife
Scout Campaign Begins This Week In Indiana County
Hon J Elder Peeler announces a county wide two year budget drive for scouting to fund training and constructive work. Earl J Hewitt will be General Chairman with Governor John L Fisher as honorary chairman and Thomas N Robinson as Campaign Treasurer guiding district leaders across Indiana County communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl E. Hewitt
Governor Fisher
J. Elder Peeler
Indiana County Council
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of
Indiana County
Earl J. Hewitt
Armagh
John L. Isher
Thomas N. Robinson
Indiana
Thomas H. Sheehe
W.H. Sweet
Blairsville
W. N. Templeton
Clymer
Ben I. Harris
Brush Valley
Grandon
Coral
Homer City
Charles Griffith
Marion Center
Fitkering Run
Marchand
Kellysburg
W. Douds
Plumville
Sagamore
Smicksburg
Plumvyille
Arrests Possible in Michigan City Strange Deaths
Michigan City authorities said arrests may follow soon in the deaths of Richard Bohle, 4, and his uncle Sims, amid findings oxalic acid in the boy’s viscera and reports of a likely poison plot. Dr Warren pursued the theory as officials noted similar illness in Sims. Mrs Sims admitted handling oxalic acid to remove stains but denied its presence in the home since last duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlchigan City
Ind
Marsh
Richard Bohle
Sbalby
Oroiilla
Michigan City
Richard
William ‘Sins
Polter
Richard J. Kruse
Charles Mayfield
Kunkle
Frank R. Warren
Sims
Infant Fleming Died Saturday in Armstrong Township
Betty Louise, infant daughter of A. G. and Hazel Peterman Fleming, died in the parental home in Armstrong township near Indiana early Saturday morning. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery this morning. Obituary notes and local business ad items accompany the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Louise
Dangster
A. G
Hazel (Peterman) Flemma
Armatrong Township
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Fire damages three story Hetrick building and shops
A fire at 29799 pee Aked in Philadelphia street damaged Chief Losers Pharmacy and Garden Clothing, Pioneer Music House, and offices on upper floors. Fire started behind Pollock store at 10:49 with an explosion, smoke billowing as firemen confined the blaze to the rear of the store and spread to adjacent structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hetrick
PI Delphia Street
Garden Clothing
Tioneer Music House
David Imes
Squire C
C.ain
D. Iner
Mr Marshall
Pollock
Hosa
Deposit Bank
Taro
Governor appoints April safety month to curb auto deaths
Governor Fisher of Pennsylvania proclaims April 12 as opening day of a safety campaign running to April 30. About a thousand garages under the state highways department will inspect cars free of charge, advising repairs to improve safety. Auto dealers and clubs pledge cooperation as owners are urged to bring vehicles for examination during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
Pennsylvania
State Department of Highways
Department of Highways
Three Die From Monoxide Gas In Pittsburgh
Police warn against open gas stoves in poorly ventilated spaces after three deaths from carbon monoxide over the weekend in Pittsburgh. Seven others were overcome in a house hosting an all night card game. The deceased are Benjamin F. Strauss, 50, CE. D. Parker, 45, and John Lautren, 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sburgh
Benjamin F. Strauss
CE. D. Parker
John Lau ‘Tren
Drum Corps Ladies Host Second Bridge and Dance Night
The Ladies of the Legion Drum Corps sponsor the second bridge and social event at Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening. Lunch will be served, and the program starts at six o clock. Proceed via the front entrance. Admission is 600.
Car crash injures three near Greensburg
Delmont road accident left Joseph Wagner 18 Slickville severely hurt as he collided with a tree. Three others sustained lesser injuries and were treated at a Greensburg hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Delmont Road
Joseph Wagner
Slickville
Couple Wed in Cumberland Area
In Cumberland, a wedding united Paul Engene Dareths and Cath North Pathe in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The couple shared a brief vows exchange and plans for a future together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Paul Engene Dareths
Cath
Abject Poverty Spreads in Soft Coal Strike Report
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee issues a wide ranging report condemning operators for brutal treatment of union strikers and substandard, non union camps in coal fields including Pittsburgh. The document highlights radical interference and company police at post offices on company property, underscoring severe conditions and a fight for an American wage and living standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Clark
INS
Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Pittsburgh
United States
Coal and Iron Police
Usu
Aged Woman of New Florence Dies in Morrellville
Johnstown March 12 Sarah A Young aged 83 longtime Morrellville resident and Bethany Presbyterian church organizer died Saturday at 1 00 am at the home of Mr and Mrs F M Love in New Florence where she had lived the past two years Death followed six months illness She was daughter of Thomas and died widow of Daniel W Young Civil War veteran Funeral services 2 30 this afternoon at Bethany Church Rev J O McCraucken Juniata to be in Sundyvale Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Sarah A. Young
Bethany Presbyterian Church
Morrellville
F. M. Love
New Florence
Lave
12 Street
Bethany
Young
Thomas Love
Armagh
Daniel W. Young
Focal Mills
Morrellvile
IM. Love
Weloek
J. O. McCraucken
Juniata
Sundyvale Cemetery
Refused alms man steals child in Tarentum Pa
In Tarentum Pennsylvania a beggar, after being refused alms by Mrs Lillian Goebhart 30, assaulted her at Brackenridge home and seized her infant. A crowd of men pursued the attacker, caught him, and recovered the child. The incident drew a crowd and prompted police attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarentum
Lillian Goebhart
Brackenridge
Bally
Hin
Che
Miner Killed By Slate Fall In Barnett Coal Shaft
Blairsville March 9 Jam Verke 80 a coal miner of Lloydsville near Tat Po was killed late Saturday when trapped under slate in Millwood Shaft nine of Barnett Coal Company Derry township Velker suffered a fractured skull The deceased was unmarried and lived with his parents Mr and Mrs John Welke at Lloydsville The fatal accident was reported to Coroner Dr James M Hurkine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsvilom
Jam Verke
Lloydsville
Tat Po
Millwood
Barnett Coal Company
Derry Township
Velker
iMre
Juhn Welke
Lloydeville
James M. Hurkine
Prize Winners at Second Annual A K C Show in Indiana County
The Second Annual A K C Sanction Show ended at 10 30 Friday night after a two day exhibit in the Armory Indiana County residents and Western Pennsylvania neighbors praised the event Officers of the Indiana Konnels Club earned praise for overseeing 300 entries Judges Herbert Walton Greensburg and Ralph English Port Matilda Pa dedicated long hours and were regarded as top authorities on beagles hounds and sporting dogs Walton famed for producing English beagles such as Uncle Sam Hempfired Little Dandy and Maddocks Alice English noted for thirty five years in dog events and respected nationwide The show drew attendees from Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Philadelphia and beyond
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Indiana Konnels Club
Herbert Walton
Greensbury
Ralph English
Port Matilda
Walton
Sam
Alice
New York
United States
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Philadelphia
Overseas Vets Seeks Indiana Ga nette Help For Verdun War Service
Verdun France authorities urge the Indiana Gannett to help locate American and allied veterans who served in the Verdun sector during World War I within the zone of enemy shellfire excluding aircraft bombardment. The appeal targets veterans who served in that theater and are willing to come forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
France
Indiana Ganette
Feud blamed for miners shot wounds in county
Two Williams county miners were wounded in a shooting tied to an apparent Black Hand feud in the mining region late last night. Samuel Manerella 44 is at Lee Homeopath Hospital with serious gunshot wounds to the stomach. Joe Jammano 30 is at Memorial Hospital with gunshot injuries to the left chest and hand. his condition described as fair. Sheriff Borle and Detective Kot had not been notified, and Mancarella and Jammano offered limited information, leaving the motive and details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voal
Charles
Theiona County
Jol Town
Samuel Manerella
Lee Homeopath
Manerella
Nepal
Joe Jamnano
Memvil
H. Ehner Borle
Harry Kot
Mankrella
Janmano
Joel Calas
Frank Jacene
Jaman
Unusual Bequests In Late Lawyer Huntingdon Will
The will of William Wallace Chisel Huntingdon, a Hunts County lawyer, changes fortunes with gifts totaling thousands. Ida Saltsman receives 5000 and his car if operable. Juniata College gets funds, and a $500 annual trust is set for a contest winner from Huntingdon County High. Provisions mention support for poor children at Christmas and allocations to a state asylum and an annual essay prize for a county student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wallace Chisel Huntingdon
Hunts County
Hanti
Ida Saltsman
Juniata College
Ginny Huntingdon County High
Duniata Manier
Becuse
Tio Nieves
Jurists Of State Will Confer On Proposed Changes In Laws
State wide gathering of judges will meet in Philadelphia on April 6 to discuss proposed changes in penal laws and criminal procedure. The conference aims to produce suggestions for the Penal Law Commission rather than draft a law, with about 25 judges expected. Judge Richard M. Martin chairs the organizing committee, with members including Von Morehasker and others from multiple counties. A list of 12 questions approved by state judges will guide the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Haumeister
New York
Philadel
Richard M. Martin
Aali@heny county
Prember
Imchuler Jui von Morehasker
J William B. Linn
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. K. Booth
Ring
Allegheny
Riggs
Lindy
Paris
Treasury Department
Fleming
Nileo
Nileo Recupe
J. M. Stewart & Co
Gordon
Ily
Coal Committee
Federal Commission For Industry
Florence
Shiai
Eyal, ‘Sof Ves Sash Ls Cin
Mane Phoutie Bine Labin
Kennel Club
Johnston Hospital
Jun College
Chisolm
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