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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1931
Page
1
Twenty five killed fourteen hurt and three missing in a mine blast at Wienweiler near Aix la Charelle on the German Belgian border. Initial probe cites black damp as the cause and the accident is under official report.
Provisional government under Luis Sanchez Cerro imposes martial law after a February 20 clash at Real Felipe fort near Callao. Casualties total about 69 with roughly 50 federal troops and 20 rebels. American Reginald A. Skidmore killed by stray bullet at the Foreign Club. Rebels led by General Pablo Martinez retreated to the fort as loyalists besieged the area amid nationwide unease and patrols.
Washington February 21 United Press reports the Muscle Shoals compromise clearing the House 216 to 151 and moving to President Hoover. The Senate is expected to accept quickly, with a veto likely. The project traces to postwar government nitrate plants in Alabama and a $150,000,000 expenditure, now facing uncertain future.
A frame house at 106 West Church Street owned by Mrs Jennie Bowell was gutted by a fire about 10:30 this morning. The upper story sustained severe damage before the flames were checked with repairs underway suspected as the origin. Insurance coverage reportedly partially on the structure.
Listed stations and times show Morton Downey on WABE at 7 PM on CBS. Rodeheaver sings at 8 PM on NBC. Weber and Fields appear at 10 PM on WIZ. WABO and Shew Dont air at 10 PM on CBS and NBC respectively.
United Press reports a Tioga Pa gas well near Farmington Lawnship, sounding alarm as it vents natural gas at about four million feet per hour. Thick smoke-like clouds hover over the area, raising explosion and fire risk. guards patrol the countryside to keep visitors away.
Senate screens large evidence set from the Wickersham commission on prohibition. Woodcock admits prohibition cannot fully prohibit consumption and proposes a "home option" allowing household liquor use with safeguards, alongside testimony from federal and state enforcement observers and others.
Major General Smedley D. Butler announced he will donate one half of the proceeds from a series of addresses over the next two months to unemployment relief. He said he accepted an invitation to address a Philadelphia businessmen group next week and will deliver a pep talk there.
President Hoover sent the veterans measure to Treasury and Veterans Affairs officials for reports as it faces a likely veto. Senator Reed confirmed an expected veto, with action anticipated by mid next week. Treasury Mellon calls it a drain. Hines warns 75 percent of 3.4 million World War I veterans would borrow the full amount, needing about a million dollars from the Treasury.
A group of 42 Albanians including Hassan Bey Prishtina, an opponent of King Zog, were pelted by Austrian police amid reports of an assassination attempt on the king last night.
New York stocks climbed to fresh year highs as investors bid up shares across sectors. Auburn Automobile led gains above 12 points with several major issues advancing more than six. Trading was active with about six million shares changing hands as bears trimmed positions ahead of the Washington holiday.
State police hold two men at Tamaqua in a four win punch-board swindle that spread to Kane and other towns. One man named Francis Lev, other unnamed, traveled in a Packard coupe used in the Tamaqua visit where a Second Ward resident lost $70. A Ford coupe is sought. the scheme involved placing punch boards in stores and fuel stations and paying out winners between 50 and 7 dollars. Authorities conduct a statewide manhunt as police pursue the case and victims are identified.
Emory Stephens, 24, and William C. Adams were hanged at West Virginia Penitentiary after Stephens’ death sentence was mistakenly commuted to life. Both were sentenced January 22 by Judge B F Howart for murder cases involving a taxi driver Leonard Ooten and Adams’ alleged killings including his wife and her mother.
Ireng, Schmedey and W Glenn Dagute, convicted killers of Highway Patrol Corporal Brady Paul, left Lawrence county jail at 12 30 pm for Rockview penitentiary near Bellefonte Pa to be executed. A 22 year old mother and her lover rode in the same car for the 145 mile trip through the mountains to the death house. It was their first time leaving the county jail and their last ride together.
United Press reports a 48-year-old Spanish American War veteran Benjamin Vaughn thwarted a holdup at Silvio Quilier's parlor firing on three assailants. Vaughn killed one assailant, wounded another before he himself was slain. A suspect, Thomas Ray, 19, was later arrested for a bullet wound.
The Chicago Evening Post was sold at auction for 132000 to the Chicago Evening Post Publishing Company of which E L Ames, publisher of the Chicago Journal of Commerce, is president. The other bidder, the Chicago Evening American, was in receivership for weeks. the bid for the American was not clarified. Jack Castor, a Titusville student, returned home for a weekend visit with his parents.
World War veteran Major Basselas W. Brown died after a sudden illness in Dunedin Florida. His funeral at Emmanuel Episcopal Church drew Veterans of Foreign Wars members, Kiwanis, and many friends. The service included military ritual, a large choir, and a procession to Pine Grove Cemetery. State VFW officers and 79th Division Reserve Corps members attended, with a long list of relatives and associates from across several states.
Motions for a new trial were filed today for three young men convicted of first degree murder with the death penalty in the slaying of Augusta Braum Jr at West Elisabeth burgh. The defendants face appeals seeking to overturn the verdicts and penalties.
New York February reports a sustained rise in auto industry activity and related manufacturing, with higher orders and re employment gains. Steel, composites and advisory stocks show strength, while wholesale and retail trade remains muted amid unemployment and consumer purchasing power concerns. Some sectors foresee the bottom of the downturn having been reached, fueling cautious optimism.
King George honors Captain Malcolm Campbell at Buckingham Palace for setting a world land speed record at Daytona Beach Florida driving the Bluebird car at 245.73 miles per hour. Campbell returns to England as a popular hero after conquering speed records in America.
Painge visits Antofagasta Chile as part of a continental goodwill tour aboard a chartered plane. Prince George accompanied by a Welsh fringe delegation and an escort of nine, the misheard air travel details noting 945 a.m. departure for Banting.
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