Westinghouse boarder shot after domestic dispute
After Niland, a 23 year old Westinghouse employee and boarder at the Riley home, attempted to take Mrs. Riley from her husband, Riley and police confronted him at the home. Officer Carr fired when Niland refused to halt, killing him. Niland’s body later shown to be struck in the forehead. Riley and Mrs. Riley were connected to the case as the drama unfolded, with an investigation by the coroner pending.
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Nand
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Seventh Avenue
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Taylor Hospital
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District Attorney Detains Witnesses In Niland Case
The district attorney says witnesses will be detained but not held liable for Niland's death. Riley claims he carried a revolver when he expelled Niland from his house, but denies involvement in the incident.
Bayer Aspirin Package Claims Safe and Widely Used
An advertisement notes aspirin branded Bayer with genuine Bayer tablets. It claims no rapirin, states safety for over twenty years, and prescribes by physicians for headaches, toothaches, earaches and rheumatism. It urges buyers to accept only intact Bayer packages with proper directions, available in 12 tablet boxes at low cost from druggists and larger bundles.
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Bayer
Drugeists
Tragic shooting shocks Norwood borough. Riley death mystery
In Norwood the quiet borough is stirred by a fatal shooting as Mrs. Riley, aged twenty seven, is involved with a tragedy surrounding a popular boarder. The incident follows a tense sequence at the Riley home by the sea, leaving neighbors and authorities in shock. Williamsport police chief Te pel is elected president and Leon Pitcher of Wickes Barre named vice president at the Pennsylvania police chiefs meeting. next year’s convention will be in Williamsport.
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Norwood
W. Tepel
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Leon
Pitcher
Wickes-Barre
Pennsylvania Police -Chiefs
Willkumsport
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