News: Frank Arnold attempts suicide, 1934, York County, PA

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SUICIDE FRUSTRATED

Frank Arnold, 60, Saved by Police Sergeant From Death in Cell

The life of Frank Arnold, 60 years old, 736 East King street, was saved Saturday night by 
Police Sergeant Stevens.  Arnold tried to strangle himself with a belt in a cell at city police 
headquarters.  He had been arrested by Patrolmen Geesey and Keener for disorderly conduct on 
complaint of his wife.

Appearing in police court yesterday morning Arnold was turned over to Alderman Stager to answer 
a charge of surety of the peace.  Arnold is alleged to have made threats against his wife.  He 
was committed to jail for a hearing.

York Dispatch – Monday, November 5, 1934