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The tragic story of Georgie Melber

Murder of Schenectady boy 100 years ago this month generated sensational headlines

Saturday, January 1, 2011
By Jeff Wilkin (Contact)
Gazette Reporter  
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Until recently, Patricia Kelly Smith had never heard of Edith Gibeau Melber and her son George. One hundred years ago this month, just about everyone in Schenectady knew about the Melbers and their tragic story...
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