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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1924

Page

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Germany to announce acceptance Monday to reparations commission

Delegates will be sent to Paris next week to communicate Germany’s decision to the Reparations Commission. Berlin awaits final approval from state premiers, with a formal acceptance expected to be announced Monday. Evacuation of the Ruhr and prefixing total reparations are sought terms.

Paris United Press Derlin Hendon Germany Rtate Berlin Marx Povernment Ruhr Hirst Belgiay Bavaria

Police Shoot Knife Wielder After Domestic Incident

Police forced to shoot 28 year old Semeliow after he threatened with a butcher knife and assaulted four people during a domestic disturbance. Officers responded to a Liparting district home where Semeliow lunged with the weapon, prompting the deadly action to halt the attack. The incident ended with Semeliow dead and investigators reviewing the confrontation.

United Doquesne Semeliow

Measure Out of Committee in Record Time

April 12 The twentieth year endowment insurance bill for veterans was ordered favorably reported by the Se Me Pinance committee and rushed through ahead of the tax bill. It mirrors a House version, with payments to veterans under the bill set at $1 a day for up to 400 and $125 a day for over, plus eligibility for all enlisted men and officers up to captain. The plan allows loans after two years with 4 percent interest on cash value. The bill was reported to the Senate for swift action with expected passage and little discussion.

United Prous Wastington Se Me Pinance House Nvarante Army Anil Marine Cory Sip Sip To Heutenanty Navy

Ford Declines Michigan Nomination for President

United Press dispatch reports Henry Ford withdrawing as the Michigan delegation’s presidential nominee to the Democratic convention. Democratic state chairman Sylvan A. Gomotock says Ford will not vote for Hoover and favors Coolidge, claiming Ford will write a withdrawal letter today or tomorrow.

Michigan United Pros Deprott Honry Ford Svillian A. Gomatock Comatocke Ford Coolidge Coollie

Woman Reveals Dual Life Amid Theft Allegations

A Philadelphia report describes a woman recounting a life split between two marriages and a criminal plot. She implicates three men in a scheme tied to an alleged $50,000 theft and claims to have used the money to shield her second husband.

United Press Philadelphia Annin Renwick Leclaran

Pinchot Name Drawn Into Senate Probe

April 12 report from Harrisburg notes Guy Pinchot denying he urged appointment of counsel to aid the Senate committee probing Treasury Secretary Mellon. The article cites the political fight over Mellon and links Pinchot to influencing legal counsel through Governor Pinchot’s advocacy and subsequent reactions.

United Press Tiarrisburg Guy Pinchot Fritch J. Weney Caly Horna Senate Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Gov Pinéhaty Washington Hand Philaaelphia Pupilie Ledger Gowpinhot Mellon Coyen DE Michigan Hayling Lett Couzens Pinelot

Man in Scranton commits suicide by cremating self

April 12 report from Scranton states John Brezer, 40, of Dunmore, amid personal crisis, built a large fire to cremate his body and then set himself ablaze. Police say he died from gunshot or hanging injuries after leaping into the flames, surviving only moments.

Scranton Tohn Brezer Dunmore Hrezer

Anonymous Letter Targets Chamber of Commerce Ballot

Widespread concern followed the anonymous communication sent to a list of citizens urging votes for a specified slate in the Chamber of Commerce reorganization. The unsigned letter hints at responsible mailing but admits no attribution while listing several names as intended candidates in the ballot.

Chamber of Commerce Keno Maillig Ano Jocal Chamber Cory Chamber Commerce W.W. Mummond Wim Murray Wy Brown SV. Stewart Chas Keatsing Ware DeRosay Don, Smith

Farewell to condemned Pittsburgh slayer before execution

Joseph Vialotta faced death by electrocution at Rockview prison near Hollifonte Monday as six family members and onlookers watched outside the jail gates. The scene captured a grieving wife and five children, the family seeking solace as Vialotta prepared for the penalty for shooting a man and a police officer.

Pittsburgh Joseph Vialotta Rockview Penitent Taty Holitfonte Falen

First Music Week Program Promises Stellar Violin Solo

The High School Auditorium hosts the opening Music Week program Monday evening featuring Stella Gray-thevenne. Praised internationally, she drew a 1500 crowd in San Francisco at eight, played Mendelssohn from memory, toured Europe, earned the title Violinist of Inspiration, and survived a devastating San Francisco fire with the instrument saved by a passerby.

Aurditorium Stella Gray-thevinne Alhambra San Francisco Cal Wa Che College of the Pacific New York Cremona Estelle Gras Fiona Kolin Matt Law America Milan

Mrs Cora G Smith Gives Talks on Glacier and Yellowstone

Mrs Cora G Smith spoke Thursday evening before the Washington School Parone Teachers Association on Glacier National and Yellowstone National Park. She showcased pictures accompanying her tale. A marriage license was issued at Wire yesterday to Elwin F Armitage of Forty and Myrtle T Barber of Walon Cite.

Cora G. Smith Washington School Glacier National Yellowstone National Rl Woll Elwin F. Armitage Myrtle T. Barber Walon

Wheeler attacks Coolidge over corruption and leadership

United Press report quotes Senator Wheeler accusing President Coolidge of political handpoint and inaction in facing corruption. Wheeler blasts former Attorney General Daugherty as unfit and accuses officials and big business of conspiracies, urging removal from Washington.

United Prasx Atti Buron K Wheeler Senate Daugherty Washington Coolidge Everthing Wheeler Tingherty Gga Ani Onn Gwin Utncksi

Thwart Effort to Amend Immigration Bill at Vote

Washington April 12 Support for the Johnson Immigration bill faced several killed amendments as the final vote neared. A Maiden Amendment tying quotas to 1500 1910 1920 averages failed 102 to 89 and a South amendment swapping 1910 for 188 is shown as unsuccessful at 1 to 43.

Wasiington Seis

Corry Brick and Tile Company Awarded Nuray Building Contract

Corry Brick and Tile Company led by Mr DeRosay has won the contract to supply brick and tile for the new Nuray building at St Vin. The Erie hospital project will utilize 180000 fire brick as part of the selection among Erie manufacturers. Announcement made in Erie within a day or two.

Nuray St Vin Mt Erie DeRosay Corry Brick J and Tile Company Erie Corry

Senator Fowens Improves. Possible Operation Considered

Washington April 12 Senator Fowens of Michigan improved slightly from a stomach ailment and his physicians have not yet decided if an operation is needed. The office said the improvement was due to treatment and a decision on surgery would come after further evaluation by specialists.

Washington Senator Fowens Michigan Hugo Freund Detroit

Adams predicts early nomination of Coolidge

MITCSBURGH April 42m John Adams, chairman of the Republican National Committee, predicted President Coolidge would be nominated early by the convention. He said the party would move swiftly with an affirmative campaign and refused to guess on a vice presidential nomination.

Mitcsburgh John T Aims Te Repbsicary National Committee Adams Adams Aulied

New Hotel Project Bid to Open for Site Clearance

The Motel Company board announced bids will open for clearing the Babbity property on the site of the new hotel. Architects Bailey of OW Cite submitted plans, with tenders expected within two weeks and a contract hoped for early May to begin construction by mid month.

Babbitt Hope Isth

RUGGLES WILL OPEN GARAGE

LeRoy G. Ruggles rents the Nickson garage on Spring Street and plans a Tuesday opening. He will offer auto and motorcycle parts, acetylene welding, and general repair. Three expert mechanics will be employed including a Ford specialist with twelve years in the business.

LeRoy G. Ruggies Nickson Spring Street Ruglis Franklin Rugles Neo

Police Break Up Peddling Ring in City

Police halted a local peddling operation after arresting a Romanian man linked to a ring abusing a brother’s license. The suspect admitted to using the license and was taken into custody as authorities moved to end the practice.

Actiy Chie Potiga Dimiele Nnn Wittigly Laken

Millionaire Acquitted in Scranton Teen Case

In Scranton Delaware on April 12 Dr. L. C. Smith was acquitted in a serious charge involving a 16 year old girl as alleged victim. The judge announced the verdict amid remarks by a court official.

Scranton L. C. Smith

Senate stands ready to adopt Democratic resolution on Mellon probe

Protest from Coolidge will not halt the investigation into Secretary of Treasury Mellon. Senate leaders say they are prepared to back a Democratic resolution refusing to suspend the probe despite presidential objections. The move signals party unity as the inquiry proceeds.

Coolidge Senate Treasury Mellon United Prox Washington Treasur Mellon Coalidee Yermiors Helt Banave Walal Montana Cootidge-Melton Internal Revenue Bureau Melton Tts Hale Rne Braddler Powers Francis J. Hesex

Believe Coolidge Aims Blow At All Inquiries

Washington April 12 United Press reports the Senate debates a Democratic resolution opposing further probes into security and treasury matters. The issue centers on Mellon and internal revenue investigations, with Democrats and progressives urging broader authority while Republicans resist.

Coolidge

Woodard to Have Hearing Late Today

A postponed hearing for Alderman Gordon Woodard, reported as Woodard or Herman Woodary, is set for late today on Firat Avenue after an accident area incident. The delay postponed the discussion scheduled for Thursday afternoon and will continue into the coming days with updates expected.

Woodard Herman Woodary Ehirgey Aihiy Firat Avenue Gordon Yexterdtay Dita

Grant Connell Laid At Rest Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services for Grant Connell were conducted from Alexan Undertaking, officiated by Pastor LAC Caster of UR Church. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery with pallbearers including Iyo Alexander, Donne WoW, Mire Waridge, John S Bowers, Clyde Chale, and George Boson.

Grant Connell Alexan Rimdy Rey Lac Caster UR Chugh Pine Grove Pemetery Tollawhiig Asn Iyo Alexander Donne, Wow Mire Waridge John S Bowers Clvde Chale George Boson

Women urged to participate at Erie county meeting

A mass meeting for the League of Women Voters of Erie county is scheduled at the Erie Court House on April 18 in the evening. State and national candidates are listed as principal speakers expected to attend the event.

Five Best Radio Features Across Stations Listed

Listing of radio programs across WCAR Pittsburgh WOR Newark WOAW Omaha WRG Washington KYW Chicago and others. Includes testimonial dinners, treasury speakers, and musical selections by various groups.

WCAR Pittsburgh Andrew W. Melton the Treasury Willan Pentr Low WOR Newark Omatero Aly Nevy WOAW Omahu iEiyts WRG Washington Dafee Musics United States Army KYW Chicago

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