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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
3
Unclear damaged text mentions medical product guidance and instructions for use. Appears to reference a medicine or remedy sold by a pharmacist with warnings about dosage and effects. Specific names and places are garbled.
The Syracuse Crossings dispute heats up as Mayor Murgia urges fast action on the Lackawanna Rail Road contract for eliminations. State and Public Service Commission considerations threaten funding delays, while rail interests seek compensation and lease adjustments tied to grade crossing work and nearby property of customers.
Practical tests for new embalmers were held at the Onomicen County morgue under supervision of the New Lisle Health Department. Bernard E. Crandall of Hastwaad was to take a test in the Syracuse district. About 200 embalmers statewide will take tests under Edmund Schreiner and aides in Albany, New York City, and other locations.
A senate approved bill by Senator William Mar ia or Symetico would indemnify cattle owners for losses due to mastitis infection. The measure supports compensation up to $50 for purebred cows and $25 for grade cattle. The bill passed the Senate 28 to 9 and was sent to the Assembly for consideration.
The Surrogate Court placed a net value of 17077.78 on the estate of Lewis Mawson a businessman and Jewish community leader who died March 25, 2599. The bulk of the estate passed to his wife and four children Hannah Gris Corrie Cais Leon Bevediel and Philip Manson. Jewish organizations are noted in the will.
A barn at 230 Oakwood Avenue collapsed this morning due to heavy wet snow. Mrs Entra Bueltae reported the incident. Acting District Fire Chief Harry Coon said the roof failure occurred shortly after dawn following an inspection.
Voters in Onondaga County villages voted in a quiet off year election with Democrats failing to disrupt Republican control. Notable races included mayor Willan G. Wosmuth in Gwidwingville and a vacancy created by deaths. several village trustees and street commissioners were to be chosen, shaping local leadership and board appointments.
Wes Jumbo Pink faces a hit run charge with trial set for April 1. Gordon Windheim of Sirvitasia Springs is named in the proceeding tied to the incident. The report notes the confusion over whether the elephant event involved a mistaken vehicle and mentions the suspect’s arrest at the police station after a struggle for funds. He pleads not guilty to the driving offense, awaiting court action.
Sally Symy two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clavies Snow of 126 West Colvin Street was taken to University Hospital after grabbing a bottle of disinfectant and touching it to her lips. Mrs Snow heard the cry of pain and the child remained under observation as doctors determine if any was swallowed. The wallet story notes a later theft near 212 Baker Avenue with $11 missing from a parked car.
A suspect in a $4,955 Syracuse Housing Project payroll robbery was arrested in Jersey City, New Jersey. FBI liaison Roger Hoover in Washington and Jersey City authorities coordinated the capture after a photo of the robber matched a laborer identified by witnesses. The suspect’s arrest followed a string of investigations and cross-state inquiries to confirm the identity before transfer to Syracuse authorities.
The Manufacturers Association completed an inquiry into city welfare roll practices, with findings based on payroll records, department procedures, and an association committee’s observations. Mayor Kollam is expected to receive the report within days after the inquiry began last November with Chamber of Commerce support.
Anim Ts Walsh, 30, of 412 Views Shvest, sentenced to six months in the County Penitentiary this moon. He pleaded guilty to stealing a slab of bacon weighing 12 pounds from the Armour Company warehouse on South West Street. Walsh had prior larceny convictions. a jury had been hearing the case in Pollard Court when the attorney asked to change the plea.
Donald Gilpin of 125 West Boned Avenue takes first prize for his photo Sut Glow in the Onsongsinga County Savings Bank Camera Club annual exhibit. Other prizes go to Amanda Gentlemen, A. Lavidzon, Doris Washburn, Edward Siedghel, Catherine Buckin, Benjamin Stane, Herbert TaValle, and CA. Hoot. The exhibit runs until March 23.
Six youths scheduled for naval training depart from the recruiting station in Albany to Newport Rhode Island for preliminary schooling. Names include Donald K Rivers 18 of 511 Bear Street a CCC cook at Fair Raven, Retna Fr Carroll 24 John A Tryniski Filton Frank Newton 19 James Paley 19 of Oneega Durant Mapes 20 Cartland group begins entry into service.
Freezing rain and a heavy morning storm snarled Syracuse area streets causing major traffic jams. City officials recorded hazardous driving conditions with temperatures dropping to 19 degrees after eight, while a NOAA meteorologist warned of continued unsettled weather. Transit schedules suffered as buses and streetcars queued behind the congestion.
David Roem, age 19, faced robbery and assault charges after an attack in Kirk Park on March 7. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Police Court, bail set at 1500 dollars, with time to seek counsel. The victim, Miss Katherine Evans, reported a weapon used to threaten her and steal her purse. Police recovered the suspect near the scene with photos from the purse.
A garbled report notes a motorist, Morty Axenfeld of 1917 Russ Payette Street, appeared in Teale Court on a Tuesday. Judge Mary Kirk ruled a minor issue about a car used by several people, with tires and remains of license plates involved in the statement.
Sardino reports cafe liquor license stolen from bar over past eight hours. Act ing Detective Sergeant MacHonsald informed. Valued at 804 dollars, license must be displayed by law in barroom. Firehouse cave in: Mattydale crew moved gear as roof damaged by heavy snow collapse. no equipment harmed.
State police reported a morning chase ended with a collision between a green sedan and a Colt driven by Edwin Desiderio of Baldwinsville, two miles south of Ural village. No further details on injuries or charges were provided.
Passengers help push a stalled bus free from ice on Meadowbrook Drive after losing traction. Driver and riders cooperated to maneuver the vehicle toward downtown, with bystanders offering assistance and providing coats and hats to stay warm during the delay. The group worked to keep the route clear and avoid further collisions.
City officials review a 25 year bus franchise request by Transit Company through its subsidiary Coordinated Business Inc. A public hearing is planned after which council majority may vote. Debate centers on replacing streetcar lines with buses and maintaining paving and street upkeep obligations. Public Works purchases and zoning actions accompany the agenda.
A garbled OCR of birth announcements lists numerous couples and addresses with dates in March and February. Names include Bowert Burton Helen Stark, Lewis Brown, Barnett Sterne, Jeetaa Mary Myantarter, Salvaturn Sorbella Lemune, Henry Catgen, James Craig, Stephin Hucher, Salvaturn Sorbella, and others, with children described as sons and daughters and dates ranging from March 1 to March 18. The text resembles a retrospective record page of new arrivals with mixed misreads and incomplete details.
Mr Fraser, secretary of the Trume Monumerizing Camping, will address members on Tuesday. Attendees include executives from Syracuse, Auburn, Oswego, Fulton and other nearby cities as the National Association of Sf Accountants of Gin University hosts the event.
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