Black Ribbon Cracks Case of Evanston Teacher Slayer
Evanston police announced a complete confession from David Shanks in the killing of Miss Jennie Constance a 42 year old North Western University postgraduate student. The motive robbery with insufficient tips from Shanks shine stand led to the murder by an iron pipe blowout near the university library. A small torn black ribbon from the victim's wrist watch helped identify the killer after a jewelry shop reconverted initials on the watch. Shanks confessed when confronted with the evidence and police rewards totaling 2000 dollars stood for arrest and conviction.
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Evanston
Jennie Constance
Northwestern University
David Shanks
Chicago
Constance
University
William ©. Freeman
Freeman
Leberg
Bastian
Shanks
Bradley Polytechnic Institute of
Attains 131 Mile Speed at Altoona
Altoona Pa August 14 Cliff Berge re of Hollywood Calif cracked 131.6 miles an hour in his first Altoona speedway spin. All other cars recorded speeds above 126 mph during trials. Official elimination heats begin tomorrow with 20 drivers seeking the 125 mile mark. Sixteen starters are planned for Saturday’s 200 mile contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Cliff Bergere
Hollywood
Calif
AltoOna Speedway
Deaf and Dumb Girl Crowned Miss Beaver Falls
Miss Lois Butler, deaf and dumb, was chosen Miss Beaver Falls to represent the city and Conneaut Lake in a local beauty contest held in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania on August 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Falls
Lois Butler
Conneaut Lake
Warren Man Arrests and Weekend Traffic Court
Seventeen automobile drivers including a Warren motorist were arrested at Jamestown over the weekend for traffic violations and contributed 157 dollars to the city during hearings. Judges warned fines could rise to 25 dollars for future violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jamestown
Wiborg
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Edla Olson Jamestown
Mrs Edla Olson 71 died Saturday at 1 pm at 28 Bush St Jamestown She will be buried at Scandia after funeral services at the Swedish Baptist church Wednesday at 1 30 pm She came from Sweden in 1892 and was a church member for 26 years Survived by husband Charles Olson and two sisters Mrs Axel Nordine Jamestown and Mrs August Larson Johnsonborg Viewings at Youngbergs in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Olson
Edla Olson
Bush Street
Jamestown
Swedish Baptist Church
Scandia
Youngberg
Johnsonborg
Olson
Sweden
Funeral services for Warren W. Scott in Pleasantville
Warren W. Scott died Sunday at his home in Pleasantville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 23 o'clock from the home. Interment will be in Fairview cemetery. He was the father of Mrs. Fred Schmocker of South South Street, Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren W. Scott
Pleasantville
Fairview Cemetery
Scott
Fred Schmocker
South South Street
Warren
YANKEE BUSH AREA SHARES SUNDAY VISITS AND GATHERINGS
Fred Frantz of Quaker Hill visited relatives on the Hill last week. William Wheelock entertains Baltimore relatives, while Quinn Smith and Eliza Beyer spent Sunday with Elmer Beyer. The Schuler families from this place and Warren traveled to Erie Sunday. Dalrymple families hosted parents and Warner Beck's family visited B S Jones. Sugar Grove Dairymen League met at Orr Dalrymple’s home. Chats at E C Beyer’s, Conewango Heights W C T A gathering near Chandlers Valley. Clarence York hosted a family gathering at their new home. George Dalrymple’s party visited Erie and called on relatives there. Edd Keller and son Freeman and Ray Keller visited Salome Schuler’s home. Chase and Lyle were callers on the Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankee Bush
Fred Frantz
Quaker Hill
William Wheelock
Baltimore
Quinn Smith
Eliza Beyer
Warren
Elmer Beyer
Fred Schuler
This Place
Leonard Schuler
Erie
Ralph Dalrymple
Waxten
Orren Dalrymple
Warner Beck
Lanning Hill
B.S. Jones
Sugar Grove
Dairyman League
Orr Dalrymple
Harry Yaegle
McEladawney
E. C. Beyer
Conewango Heights
Maud Falconer
Chandlers Valley
Clarence York
George Dalrymple
Edd Keller
Freeman
Ray Keller
Near
Irvine
Salome Schuler
Chase
Lyle
Youngsville School Opening Set for September 4
Aug 14 Youngsville. Three weeks from today marks the opening date for the Youngsville schools with many newcomers expected in junior and senior high. Principal Merrill recently completed courses at Pennsylvania State College and will head a revised faculty. Outside pupils seek board and room work. contact Merrill for placements. An M. L. official board meeting praised finance and church volunteers and endorsed the pastor’s return request to next year. H. A. Shipe named Lady Delegate. G. J. Mead as alternate. Ladies Auxiliary picnic noted.
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Youngsville
Carpentera
White Memorial
R. R. Merrill
Prin. Merrill
Merrill
Pennsylvania State College
Allen
Pettis
M. Li
T. Davison
Erie
H. A. Shipe
G. 3. Mead
Halgren-Wilcox Post
Picnic and Outing at Celoron and Local Happenings
Plans for a day at the popular Chau tauqua Lake point were announced as residents enjoy band concerts by the American Legion every Thursday night. Miss Eth el Culver wed Lester Adam of Erie in Corry on Aug 12. they toured to Buffalo afterward. Youngsville’s I O O F cemetery gardens and unmowed plots drew attention. local improvements included porch enclosures and new porch glass. The Greer company held a Monday practice, Justice W H Brazee’s house got a new paint job, and first corn of the season was served locally. Dr Bertram Smith visited and returned to New York City. Dewitt Zahnizer was noted among town changes.
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Legion Meeting
American Legion
Legion
Wearever Aluminum Company
Celoron
Chautauqua Lake Point
Youngsville
Brokenstraw Bridge
Rose White
Ethel Culver
Corry
Culver
Lester Adam
Erie
Buffalo
Youngsville Gre Company
Justice of the Peace
W. Ih. Brazee
Edward Gustafson
Poplar Street
Bertram Smith
New York City
Dewitt Zahnizer
Friends in town visit and local greetings
Friends in town visit H. Canfield at the Patti Hotel this week. Woodburn visits the Woodard home where Mrs. Woodard cares for her rheumatic sister. Magda Kehr and father A B Kehr return from Mayo Brothers Clinic Rochester Minnesota. Mr Kehr invites friends to Fourth Avenue home.
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Mes. C. A. Paterson
Sewickley
C. H. Coe
Third Avenue East
Porto Rico
International Telephone Company
Peterson
Warren
Canfeld
Patti Hotel
Woodburn
Athewnad
Marion Woodard
Magda Kehr
A. B. Kehr
Mayo Brothers‘ Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Kehr
Fourth Avenue
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Hegre Boothlack
Evantston
Siti
Dunkirk
Jimmy Patterson
Mac McClure
Billy Winn
Johnny Cacace
Louis Fabian
Charles Vee
Universal Auto Racing Association
Universal Company
United States
J. D. Earnhardt
Union Township
Walter Mason
Pleasant Township
Mr. Mason
D. T. Ball
Market Street
Haehn
Fifth Avenue
Heahn
Liberty
William Weismiller
Bradford
Smethport
Edgar Rhone
Weismiller
Porker
Fred Hofer
John Cable
Akeley
George Haehn
Cable
R. P. Cowin
Franklin
Wanango
Llub
Court House
A. E. Willey
Enterprise
O. ¥. English
Kinzua
D. C. Kibler
H. W. Boutwell
Gordon F. Downey
Tidioute
The
Tribune
Lutheran
Chedwell
Lake Chautauqua
Clarion County
Clarion
DuBois Band
Reilly
Harrisburg
T. M. Reilly
State Highway Patrol
Bert Punsky
Robert Punsky
Pennsylvania Avenue
East
Warren- Jamestown Road
Gananoque
Ontario
Canada
Clayton
N. Y
St. Lawrence River
Masonic Temple
Dick Walters
John B. Walters
Red Rock
Conneaut Leads
Conneaut
Lake Erie
Lake Superior Iron Ore Association
Ohio Lake City
Scooters
Gendron
Wheel Goods Dept
Agiez
M. E. Board Meeting
Ask Your Graces
Warten Wholesale Ca
HLT. C
Hoff Business College
Yardley
Coty
Mullen Drug CO
Warren Garage CO
Firestone
Oldfield Cords
Leatete Crateye
Lesbo
Kegezat
Eetetelerereney
Beret
Eteat Cape
Oldfield Tires
Oldfield Balloon Tires
Vegas
Wtetars
America
Weere
Penna. Ave
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