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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1931

Page

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Nationalists Repulse Chinese Reds in Bitter War Tone

Severe storm grips Atlantic seaboard with frigid winds and snow as cities from New York to Syracuse report record lows. Winds up to 48 mph hinder harbor traffic while lakes and canals face disruption. Snow blankets upstate New York and Long Island with several towns reporting heavy accumulations.

Corry United Press New York Atlantic Seaboard New York State New England New Jersey Detroit Buffalo Great Lakes Pittsburgh Baltimore Harbor Trafic Long Island Syracuse Copenangen Suranac Lake

Fess Shouse Verbal Clash Resumes on Telegram Showdown

Washington reports reveal a public telegram from Jouett Shouse to William Fess asserting an apology for recent charges of falsehood. Fess refuses to apologize and urges Shouse to apologize to the country. Shouse’s response references a Chronicle piece alleging a misattribution to McManus in a magazine article.

Fess Republican Committee Shouse United Press Washington Fess-Shouse Republican National Committee Jouette Shouse Democratic National Committee Wess The San Francisco Chronicle Robert Cruise McManus Frank Z ‘Ent Lcribner's Magazine

Teachers tenure clause killed in Mansfield bill report

Harrisburg April 28 The Senate committee struck out the teachers tenure clause from the Mansfield school bill. The amendment, prepared by the state department of public instruction, was opposed by school directors though supported by organized teachers in the state. Print on the bill will be favorably reported after amendments.

Wits Harrisburg Judiciary General Committee Mansfield

Township Aid Again Sought From County Board

Harrisburg reports reveal Commissioner Rogan will push a resolution tomorrow to grant $1000 to each township for road work. Commissioner Davis opposes, citing county funds limits, while Rogan favors aid if funds exist, and some board members seek money for voting machines as part of purchases. The administration road bill is being revised to allow the state to take over 20000 miles of township roads. The House passed the bill April 14. Senate readings have occurred and changes in routes are underway before final passage.

Joseph Rogan Board of County Commissioners Rogan Pate Davis Harrisburg Pred 'T. Gelder Senate Roads Committee Elder Senate House

Arch gangster to begin life term in prison

In St Joseph Michigan on April 28 guard eight policemen with machine guns escorted Frode Burke to Marquette penitentiary to serve a life sentence for murder. Burke, linked to more than 20 slayings including a gang massacre, faced a possible release in ten to twelve years under Michigan law. Sheriff Cutler and undersheriff Wise accompanied him. other officers watched for possible escapes. D A Hillstrom traveled to New York on business for Curry Jamestown Manufacturing.

United Press ST. Joseph Micch Frode Burke Marquette Cara Cae @aga St. Valentine's Day Burke Fred J. Cutler Bryan Wise Charles Skelly Wingster Witlin Blease Marquette Michigan

Auto Fatalities Steady Record High For First Quarter

Chicago reports 6430 auto fatalities in the first quarter of 1931, up 450 from a year earlier, the highest for such a period. Last month shows 2100 deaths versus 2020 in March 1930. Omaha records no fatalities in March among its 314,000 residents, with Grand Rapids and Youngstown close behind.

United Press Chicago National Safety Council Omaha Neb United States Grand Rapids Mich Youngstown Ohio

Program of Music Enjoyed by Rotarians

Rotary Club session at Buffalo district meeting featured a rich musical program with Sherrick's Troubadours, vocal by Mrs Edward Hawling, clarinet by Ralph Ward, and violin by Joseph Sherrick. Ten Corry members attended the district convention. local participants include EA Loveland, Lawrence Desmond, Joseph Haggeman, J J Desmond, G B Young, Paul Mullen, Harry Rhodes, Horton J Davis, B H Clarke, and L Morrow.

Buffalo Rotary Club Ralph Dewey Mullen Sherrick Edward Hawling Ralph Ward Joseph Sherrick Corry Club EA. Loveland Lawrence Desmond Joseph Haggeman J. J. Desmond G. B. Young Paul Mullen Harry Rhodes Horton J. Davis B. H. Clarke L. Morrow

Former Corry Woman Sues for 75000 Over Railroad Crash

Edith Cnnawick of Erie formerly Corry files a 75000 damages suit in Erie county court against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for the death of her daughter Alma Delayera 88 killed in the crash at the 10th street grade crossing on April 1. Delavera was buried in Pine Grove cemetery after funeral at her home 1108 East 20th Street Brie. The plaintiff sues for herself and for her daughter's four children the youngest eight years old. Delavera was a passenger in a car driven by May S. Johnson when it collided with a railroad engine near Perry Street on 10th killing three others including Mrs. Plara Edita rd of Erie and John A. Forsberg 40 of Wesleyville.

Edith Cnnawick Erie Corry Erie County Pennsylvania Railroad Company Daugster Alma Delayera Hie Tenth Street Erade Cnagwich Delavera May S. Johnson Perry Street Plara Editard John A. Forsberg Wesleyville Delavert

End of Red Army Menace Declared by Government

Unite Press reports Shanghoy April 2 that the Nationalist government says about 1,800 Communist forces have been captured or severely harmed in Hupeh Province. Government troops under Chiang Kai Shek claimed a decisive victory over Ho Lung’s forces near Siang Yang on the Han River, with many enemies fatally wounded and fleeing in disorder.

Unite Press Shanghay China Hupeht Lupeh Provinus Hupeh Commuunist International Chiang Kui Shek Chines Ho-Lung Siang-Yang Han River Hannan

Abducted Doctor Returned Unharmed in St Louis

St Louis dispatch reports Dr Isaac Kelley a wealthy physician who had been missing for over a week was discovered near an East St Louis area after an alleged ransom demand. Kelley, described as middle aged and uninjured, later admitted to being kidnapped. The alleged captor John Rogers reportedly turned over Kelley after a telephone call and film demand.

United Press ST. Louis St. Louis Post-disputch Isaac K. Kelley Johp T. Rogers Kelley Kevlley Ems Liss Caplits St. Clair County East SL Uii Lily Hone

Editorial Letter From Corry Board Committee

A Corry Pa letter from the Administration and Instruction Committee criticizes The Journal for reporting on the April 13 meeting. It labels headlines as misleading and accuses the paper of spreading rumor and propaganda while defending committee studies to curb expenses and propose next year’s plans. The missive calls for journalistic accuracy and notes continued discussion on Page Five.

Corry Cement City Mich

Clash at Black Mountain Injures Several Miners

BULLETINS HARLAN Ky Several men were wounded in a clash between deputy sheriffs and men believed to be striking miners at Black Mountain near here today. LISBON Police fired on striking students during a demonstration against the Carmona dictatorship. Fifteen students were injured.

Harlan Black Mountain Lisbon Carmona Jurea

US Steel declares quarterly dividend of 1.75

United States Steel Corporation directors announce a regular quarterly dividend of 1.75 dollars per share on both common and preferred stock. In Washington the Senate campaign expenditures committee moves to begin hearings on Bishop James Cannon Jr.’s 1928 presidential activities despite a challenge to its authority. In Austin Texas Congressman Wright Patman who backed the soldiers' adjusted service compensation plan proposes impeachment of Secretary Mellon claiming he owns disqualifying business interests.

YORK United States Steel Corporation Washington Une. Senate James Cannon, Jr Austin Tex Wright Patman Texarbank Texas Andrew Mellon Mon Mellor The

Today’s Five Best Radio Entainments

Radio listings from 1931 note program slots across NBC CBS networks. Gus Van and trio, Blackstone plantation, Arthur Pryor's band, Happy Bakers, Morton Downey headline evening broadcasts on WIZ WEAP WHAF and WABC CBS networks.

United Press WIZ NBC Gus van and Trio WEAP Blackstone Plantation WABC CBS Arthur Pryor Morton Downey Piiecaanneence Os

Walker Cleared of Charges in Albany Mayor Case

Governor Roosevelt dismissed misfeasance charges against New York City Mayor Walker. The charges, cited by the city affairs committee for removal, were 10 counts and alleged general references to subordinates. The memo said lack of specific grounds for removal would undermine the electorate’s will.

United Press Albany N. Y Roosevelt Walker New York City Affairs Committee

Reelect Eaton to Youngstown Sheet and Tube Board

In Youngstown Ohio April the stockholders re elected Eaton S Livingston Mather Hugh B Wick and George Brainard to the Youngstown Sheet and Tube board of directors for the 220 million company. Fred Tod replaces John Tod as director. Only 35 stockholders attended with 160 621 shares voting unanimously to retain the current board amid merger disputes with Bethlehem Steel and Mahoning county court actions. Eaton was absent but represented by associates.

United Press Fred Tod John Tod Eaton Mahoning

Fire destroys Heinz warehouse in Ambridge

A blaze last night tore through the H. J. Heinz Company Warehouse in Ambridge Pennsylvania causing about 15000 dollars in damage and threatening nearby homes before the flames were brought under control. Firefighters battled the blaze and saved several nearby structures while assessing the loss and cause.

Ambridge H. J. Heinz Company

New Effort to Amend Sunday Blue Laws Opens Today

Harrisburg April 28 A second concerted push to amend Pennsylvania Sunday Blue laws was set to begin in the General Assembly. The House will again take up the Schwartz bill to allow noon delivery on Sundays and extend operations by one hour. Senate activity includes bills on street construction oversight, concealed tear gas, and state aid for county salaries, with ongoing opposition to Governor Pinchot's policies noted by the Democratic floor leader.

Thomas &. Williams United Prigs Dinheitelpnia Respect Arden Helen Harrisburg Secumul General Assembly Schwartz Comsiellton Sayers Philateiphys Coyne Senate Allegheny Pittsburgh Ui Sette Sen. Coyne Senate Une Sen Harris Mary Mansfield Certisa Purkineon Seale Boyd Hoover Valley Forge Hetiam Luzerne Isi

Congressman Steedle heads to Harrisburg for bluejaw amendment vote

United Press reports Rep. Joseph G. Steedle of Allegheny flew from Bettw Field at 1 05 p m to Harrisburg to cast the aye vote on the blue Jaw amendment to be taken up today. He would be met at the Harrisonport airport by a taxi.

United Press Mceeesport Joseph G. Steedle Allegheny Bettw Field Harrisburg Steele Az Hindisport

Veteran of Civil War dies in Oregon figure linked to Lincoln assassination night

J A Pioppoum Folmer West Glymer resident who stood in front of Ford's Theatre when Lincoln was shot died yesterday in Portland Oregon. A Civil War veteran he settled in Clymer then Jamestown before moving to Oregon where he had lived years. He served as supervisor and justice of the peace and will be remembered by Clymer residents.

J. A. Pioppoum Folmer West Nown Glymer Ford Washington President Lincoln Portland Ore Clymer Jamestown Oregon Clymer Ani

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Winter Grips Prad Burke D. A. Hillstrom New York City Curry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Meeting of Service Club Lewis, Smith and Brown Flay the Journal Iitor Orb Bulletins Cleveland Board of Directors Bethlehem Steel Lincoln
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