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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1931

Page

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Fire Gutts East Main Street Block In $15000 Loss

Fire gutted the East Main Street block with losses estimated at 15000. A spirited meeting in Warren urged cooperation to improve the Spring Creek road, with Rotary, Kiwanis, and Corry Credit Exchange backing the effort and Erie and Warren officials pledging support.

Warren Olel Ca Rotary Club Kiwawlis Club Corry Credit Exchange Hotel Corry Inquest Warren County Board of Commissioners Thal County Sherif Harry Jefferson Warren County Good Roads Association Eugene Wade Eauty Jefferson Good Roads Association Spring—Creek R. J Kelvey Spring Creek Joseph Rogan Allan MacLean Irie County Board of Commissioners Robert Firman Erie Chester Lillis Kerie County Motor Club Willian Supple Clyde WF Brown Comry Hust Main A. Gine Erie County R. J. McKelvey Leslie Donaldson Crawford Brundage John McKay

St Louis Physician Held for Ransom

Dr Isaac M. Kelley Jr a leading St Louis physician was believed held for ransom after a late night call luring him from home his wife arranged legal action and authorities searched for him. They traced a call directing him to a remote St Louis County filling station but could not confirm his location as police hunted for clues and suspects.

United Press Louis Tsaac M. Kelley St Louis Smd Kelley Falai Aelley Istley St. Louis

Death claims Rear Admiral Ingersoll at Porth

Rear Admiral Roger Rodney Ingersoll, retired, died at his home in Porth on April 21 after several weeks illness and a period of unconsciousness. He served in three major wars for the United States and was sustained by a fighting heart until death.

Ingersoll UA

Concessions to U S Companies Spark Honduran Revolt

Washington reports that concessions granted to U S commercial interests in Honduras are a major cause of the revolt led by Dr. Carlos Perdomo. United Fruit and Standard Fruit dominate Honduran investment, with about 71 million dollars invested, and unrest also stems from unemployment, ambitions of military leaders, and sugar season woes.

U. S United Press Washington United States Central American Republic of Honduras Carlos ‘A. Peidunigy United Fruit Company Standard Fruit and Steamship Company Republic Perdomo Jimh Nsevond Winaneiers

American Beauty on Trial in France May 18

In Nice France on April 21 a trial date was set for Mrs. Charlotte Nixon Nirdlinger wife of a Philadelphia theater magnate accused of shooting her husband. Her attorney Jose Bonifacio said she acted in self defense after a quarrel and predicted she would be acquitted.

Wy Urkeg Frest Nice France Charlotte Nixon-Nirdlinger Philadelphia Jmagnate Jose Bonifacio Bonifacio St. Louis

Ruth Nichols Aims for Solo Atlantic Flight Next Month

Ruth Nichols, a leading American woman pilot famed for speed records, plans a solo flight across the Atlantic. A plane will be provided for her venture as preparations move forward in New York on April 21.

Vines New York Ruth Nichols Atlantic Miss Nichols

House Defeats Sunday Baseball Amendment in Pa

The Pennsylvania House narrowly defeated the Sowers amendment to allow Sunday baseball by 99 to 101. Rep. Carmany of Venango switched from aye to no, saying antisapprhension influenced his vote. The measure was attached to the Schwartz Blue Laws bill extending milk delivery hours on Sunday.

United Press Harrisburg Loase Today Pennsylvania Carmany Venango Schwartz Sowers Philadelphia

Radio listings feature NBC and CBS entertainment blocks

The page outlines today s radio schedule with NBC and CBS programs across networks. Packages include Blackstone Plantation Paul Whiteman Morse and orchestra Lee Morse and orchestra B A Rolfe orchestra and Radio Playhouse with times from 8:00 to 10:30.

NBC Blackstone Plantation Wiz Paul Whiteman WABC GES Lee ‘Morse and Orchestra B.A. Rolfe Wac CBS Radio Playhouse

Walker Responds to New York Critics in Blistering Plea

Albany April 21 Walker of New York answers charges against him and his administration with counter accusations. He denies removal demands by the New York city affairs committee and attacks its leaders as Socialists. He names Rev John Hayes Holmes as leader of Soviet sympathizers and urges Roosevelt to consider the source. Continued on page six.

United Press Albany James J. Walker New York City Affairs Committee of Franklin JD. Roosevalt John Hayes Holmes Ignuvis DE the Reform Movement Walker Hoosevelt

Block Housing Auto Supply Co Fire Sweeps Block

A major blaze tore through the Block Housing Auto Supply Co building on East Main Street, starting in the basement and engulfing the structure. Firemen fought from six lines of attack, surrounding nearby structures to prevent spread as smoke and flames roared from the elevator shaft and roof. The three story front and two story rear building housed multiple tenants and caused extensive damage. origin may trace to a basement charger, with continued coverage as firefighters contained the blaze.

Gary Aid Supply Company Seth Wilding Enotcins Rudolph Bachoffler Hiern Harold Armitage Gertrude Armitage Covey, Auto Supply Company Cre Mierre Paulson Minn Ar Rest

Cleveland Slayer Is Removed to Prison

Martin was sent to Otlo Penitentiary in Columbus to begin a life sentence for the murder of former City Councilman Wm. B. Potter. Convicted of first degree murder with a mercy recommendation, the sentence requires life imprisonment with no parole unless innocence is later established. Mrs Mabel Larson departed for Jamestown to visit.

United Press Cleveland Pittsburgh Hymile Otlo Penitentiary Wm. B. Potter Martin

Skeleton Unearthed at Indian Burial Ground Speculation Grows

Skeleton found at the Squire gravel pit in the Third Ward sparks speculation over possible Indian burial ground origins. The unearthed remains include a decayed jaw and skull mound, with locals recalling no burials in the area since the postwar era.

Squire Knut

Parking Machine Aims To Solve City Car Parking

New York April 21 Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing unveils a parking machine designed by H D James. The vertical device occupies a two car space and can park 24 automobiles via an endless chain mechanism. A motorist drives to the assigned space inserts a key and an alley cage appears at street level for parking or retrieval.

United Press New York Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company H. D. James

Stock Prices Crash to New Bottom in Severe Market Drop

The stock market fell sharply with 1 to 17 point declines, marking the year’s most severe reaction. United States Steel slipped below 128, Westinghouse Electric hit a new bear-market low at 764, and Western Union dropped to 1151 as utilities oils copper and motor shares joined the decline. Notable losses included Ingersoll Rand 128 off 17, Goodrich 4 1/4 off, Standard of New Jersey 3 94 off 1 4, Paramount 3 2 off 1 2, Associated Apparel 7 5 off 2.

Elmer C. Walzer United Press New York United States Steel Westinghouse Electric Western Union Bears Ingersoll Rand Goodrich Standard of New Jersey Paramount Associated Apparel

Transportation post in cabinet rumored in New York

In New York on April 21 Professor William Z Ripley of Harvard suggested creating a Secretary of Transportation in the President's cabinet to oversee railroads and enforce discipline. He said the post could take over the Interstate Commerce Commission functions and help revive an industry viewed as critical but not hopeless.

United Press NEW York William Z. Ripley Harvard University Ripley Interstate Commerce Commission

No Starvation Claim Sparks Pennsylvania Hunger March

About 300 marchers from Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and other cities urged a $42 million state relief appropriation for the unemployed. They met Governor Pinchot's labor officials who rebutted: no starvation exists among Pennsylvania's unemployed. welfare and church aid have met needs, with relief deemed adequate in all counties. The march aimed to secure an audience with Governor Pinchot to present their demands.

United Press Harrisburg Punsylvania General Assembly Lic Philadelphia Pittsburgh Soan Council of the One Pennsylvania William Simons Trace Unity League Charles Buswell Avella Washington County Ike Hawkins National Miners’ Union Tilters Clyde King Pinchot King

Margiotti Discharged From Hospital to Rest at Home

Pittsburgh April report says attorney Charles J. Bargiotti was discharged from St Francis Hospital after an appendectomy. He will rest 16 weeks at his Punxsutawney home following recent surgery.

United Fre Pittsburgh Charles J. Bargiotti St. Francis Hospital Punxsutawney

Forest fires rage across counties in Pennsylvania and Maryland

The article reports multiple forest fires across Harrisburg area and towns including New Castle Kane and Greensburg, with extensive damage to woodlands, storage buildings and oil and gas leases. It notes officials warning of critical conditions, brush burning causes, and emergency measures including volunteers aiding in firefighting as residents face widespread fires across several counties.

Haylee Coney Dolal A. Coe Hawkins Spartanshiire Harrisburg Staley Pinchot New Castle Pan M. 4. Sennen Enn Vector Ins Hregerm Wien Clermont Betili Desire Tien Warten Wyery Betula Ridgway Smethport Mt. Jewett Hagerstown Madu Jone John Leydig Hyndman Irving Raymont Burley Cumberland Hospital Res Washington County Maryland Pennsylvania Greensburg Forbest

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