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Newspaper

Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1940

Page

2

New York Federal probe into Onondaga New Year assault

Investigators led by Mickeck announce federal action over a New Year celebration on the Onondaga Reservation. Swillam Witham, 37, of Gadda Indian descent, was struck on the face with a double-bitted ax. James Nicholson and David DB of the Department of Justice will question witnesses as the case moves forward. Eva Cheisjohn, 37, is detained as other named witnesses including Levi Hill and Gertrude Beckman appear at the courthouse. Authorities seek Moses Chris-John, identified as Eva’s brother.

Gialming Syracuse Mickeck Onondaga Reservation Swillam Witham Atwtney Mawhinney Ted United States David DB James Nicholson Department of Justice Ninkam Soseph Mosphal Eva Cheisjohn Ninhasy Court ‘House Bronk del Vecchio Tail Levi Hill Leonart Aucldert Gertrude Beckman Witnese Seald Moses Chris- John Eva

Fight ends with ax blow at Beekman home

Ninham suffered a facial cut from an axe during a one sided fight at the Adelbert Beekman residence on Stone Quarry Road after heavy drinking. Eva Ninham and Minhan, new arrivals from the Oneida Reservation, described confrontation. deputies investigated alongside Del Vecchio. Firefighters later battled tar burns from a nearby incident on South Townsend Streets.

Adelbert Beckman Stone Quarry Syracuse-Lafayette del Vecchio Eva Ninham Ninham Gnaldow Nindrm Beavers Vecchia Webster George Richard Christohn Andrew Pierce Atles Frank Schmidt William Behan Raymond Tear Thomas Conger Pave Txiende Toe Voechle Nita Beekman

Dinner in Masonic Temple Follows Attendance at Theater

The 50th annual New Year's party for the Onondaga Orphanage children was hosted by Central City Commandery Knights Templar. About 125 children attended the Eckel Theater show at 3:32 AM then a dinner at Morgomary Street’s Masonic Temple with Santa Claus gifts and uniform officials.

Onondaga Masonic Eaple Ladte Elra Rachel Westover The Orphanuage Otto ¥. Hoehrer Knights Templar Central City Eckel Theater Mazoale Morgomary Street Santa Claus Rorunlthee Raymond HB Thomesacyern. Com Chiltor

Grand Jury Hears Foreman George Behm in Onondaga

Onondaga County January Grand Jury is sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Frank J. Eater with George W. Behm as foreman and Gustave W. Akerman as assistant foreman. Two women serve on the panel, Mrs. Faserlet Hughes and Mrs. Marjorie C. Day. The initial case presented involves Anderson Lyons and Elmer Everhart from the Onondaga Reservation and nearby addresses, amid identity confirmations and police assignments. The record notes appointments by Public Safety Commissioner James E. Spencer and Mayor John He Walterth among a wider list.

Onondaga County Supreme Court Frank J. Eater George W. Behm Ditron Place First National Bank & Trust Company Gustave W. Akerman West Kennedy Street

Judge Motors Building Sold to Mohican Company

The Judge Motors Building at 1211 South Salins Street was sold by Robert J. Clark and Maurice Pont for Abs tract Tile & Guaranty Company of Buffalo. The 45000 square foot building fronts South Salins Street and extends to East iay nor Avenue. Mohican plans a supermarket on Salin Street frontage with a bakery on the second floor and a rear two floors warehouse conversion.

Judge Motors South Saling Street Mohican Company Robert J. Clark Maurice Pont Clark Real Estate Abstract Tile & Guaranty Company of Buffalo South Salins Street Innisinape Iaynor Avenue Slsresaueer, 5 Hy Clos New York City L. A. van Orden Syracuine Sallon Street

Burglar Breaks Into Sam Halter Restaurant on East Genesee Street

Police report a burglar entered the Sam Halter restaurant at 506 East Genesee Street during the night by forcing a rear window. Items, including cigarette machines, were reportedly damaged or looted. No injuries noted.

Sam Halter Genesee Street

Birth of Baby Fails to Save Speeder From a Five Dollar Fine

William Faulkner, 66, of 607 Summit Avenue, admitted hurrying to the hospital after receiving a speeding summons in Trade Court. He pleaded guilty and showed a birth certificate for his child due November 17. The judge acknowledged the reason but upheld the minimum five dollar fine.

Speeder Budge Farmer Merning William Faulk

Three Detectives Hurt In Auto Crash With Prowl Car

Three acting detectives sustained minor injuries when a car struck a prowling police car at South State Street and Adam Street. Brown, 23, of 608 University Avenue, denied reckless driving as he appeared in court. The prowler car carried Acting Detectives Guilfoyle Leach and Chappell. the other driver faced the charge.

Wateh Elding Lawrence Harry Joseph Viau South State Street Adame Street J. Monash Brows University Avenue Brown Francis 2. Guilfoyle Thomas Leach LeRoy Chappell Harry L Grimare

Car Theft Suspect Arraignment Drafted In Syracuse

Myron Nickerson and Dennis Kenneth Babcock of 31 Church Street Syracuse were to be arraigned today on charges of taking an automobile owned by McKinley of 212 Carbon Street Syracuse. Trooper Nickerson located the car two miles from the road after following tracks in snow. The vehicle had been stolen from in front of a restaurant where McKinley had stopped.

Meteo Jun Nickerson Dennis Myron Kenneth Babcock Church Street Yn McKinley Carbon Street Syracuse Babcock Nicker Texas McKinley

Young Farm Worker Fined for Fake Hold Up Story

A farm hand from Clyus told detectives he was robbed at gunpoint Friday night but later admitted the tale was a fabrication. In Police Court Judge Homer V. Walsh fined him $10, paid by friends, after he pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct.

Savage Clyus B.C Homer Bepdy John A. Kinney Po- Nee Co Corp Raymond Foparly Harold Sentt Syracuse Poliie Weil

Postal Income Hits Ten Year Peak Despite War Slowdown

Postmaster Edmund L Westen announced 1939 receipts total $1 985 822, the second greatest since 1929. Only 1828 and 1830 totals exceeded it. War disrupted parcel and letter shipments to Europe, but savings bond sales rose with December and year end figures. Bond breakdowns show varied denominations sold, with $2 bonds dominant among a year end total of $3,333,900 in soldier bonus bonds.

Edmund L Westen Saizo Wea Phead Postemnsier Wenton Theix United States

Births many families list in scattered names

A long fragmentary birth notice lists numerous individuals and addresses including Mr and Mrs Carl Kettler Mrs Richard Fario and others. The text references births and family connections at various addresses such as Pine Street Auburn Boulevard Grant Boulevard and West Main Street. It also mentions dates in December and affiliations with several surnames like Koweleski Murray Hallinot and Olsen. The fragment ends without a cohesive narrative.

Carl Kettler Drew Apéniero Pinec Daan Shi Richard Fario Sarah Amatol Pond Street Bet Charles C. Airnsher Kellner Clay Anu Mahon Bratt Anita Gealiae de Grant Alae James &. Palmer Ty Auburn William F. Jens Spinester Deemes Lamson George F. Luckie Goris John Mary McLaughlin Eltourset Mattyuale Thomas F. DeLang Genevieve Koweleski Bute Onl and ‘Ara Frances LaManche Hiartene Boulevard Jol K. Murray Hulls Otisco Tire Francis Vicorena Ewan Ibetsam Eric Dee Rand Meorge Kildzen Mooney Ant Delisays Rand East

Driver Convicted Over Parking Charge After Watch Dispute

In Syracuse a driver named Johnston was fined for a parking violation after contesting the time on a watch shown by a patrolman. The Traffic Court judge ruled Johnston guilty, noting the watch read 10:05. The case hinged on the witness of Norman Toles and others in the scene.

Norman Toleseon Pied Stoforth Syracuse New Town Johnston Patrobasa Herman Gusthe Gwilly P'Salmason Sowth Salina Street Devan Trafic Court Patretean Gutke Sven the

Deaths and funeral notices in Syracuse area

Obituary notices list deaths of Lloyd Moralion, Mrs Serene Lasting, Mrs Christine Kinney, Allan Fox, Mrs Fannie Eustace, Thomas Gladyszewski, Mrs Sophia Bominiki, Juliana Theimers, George Barber, Ida M Cummings, Katherine Reidel, and others. Included are funeral times, burial places like Central Square and Evergreen Cemetery, and survivors such as spouses, children, and siblings. An autopsy reports edema as cause in a bed deaths case.

Jenhine Serene Lasting Chris Ringstead Arthur Hang Lastine Central Square Jon Harting Nen Fulton Carrie Ericksons Colifornia Pinbilda Andross Washington, D. C Alid Allan Fox Fabius Evergreen Cemetery

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