Double Execution at Sing Sing Ends Lovers’ Crime
Ruth Snyder and Henry Gray were executed in Sing Sing’s electric chair after pleading for mercy. The Brooklyn lovers killed Albert Snyder in Queens Village, then faced the chamber with calm resignation as 2200 volts flowed through them. Witnesses observed the procedure from the death chamber galleries while the guard and clergy watched in solemn silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Keemle
United Press
Sing Sing Prison
Caining
Ruth Snyders
Henry Adid Gray
Gray
Jovers
Albert Snyder
Queens Village
New York
Uttle
Battier
Shyder
Fay
Lewis J. Lawes
Witheaves
Ruth Nyder
McGefferty
Amma
Sho
Clever Woman Swindler Victimizes Merchants in Corry
A glib older woman about 85 and five feet eight inches tall visited multiple stores in Corry, deceiving merchants by altering money in front of them. She left town with at least $55 after manipulating letters and small denominations, while police searched nearby cities for the sharpie, believed to have used a car for getaway. The cases included Stockton Market on East Main and Doane Hardware on North Center, with possibly a third store targeted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Stockton
C. E. Doane
Mora
Stockton
East Main Street
Doane Hardware
North Center Street
Corry
Hills
Mast Main Street
Pittsburgh
West
Abelo
Ube
Will Rogers Ilates Advice On Politics At D of D Banquet
United Press reports Will Rogers, the cowboy humorist, addressed the Democratic National Committee at a lunch, calling politicians liars and schemers. He quipped that the Senate opens with a prayer and ends with an investigation, while the House adds pork and waste. He urged Democrats to maintain harmony without overindulgence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Gan
Will Rogers
Treasury
Senate
Hollis
Roger
Three youths arrested for looting plant near Maple Avenue
Three youths William Sederberg Herbert Harmon and Maddon Smith were arrested by Chief Tipton and officers Brown and Rupperabix after looting the America Casting Company plant near Maple Avenue. They admitted stealing about thirty pounds of brass and selling it to a junk dealer. The group, all around sixteen, faced Alderman B Porter hearings and were held on sixty dollars bail for the next county court term. The depredations had continued for months according to reports. Mr and Mrs Vinnie Grutum returned from Centerville with their daughter Mos McKee and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Castinga Company
Maple Avenue
William Sederberg
Herbert Harmon
Maddon Smith
Tipton
Brown
Rupperabirx
Porter
A. Zalzneck
County Cour
Five Best Radio Features Tonight
Radio listings show Wiz New York WLW Cincinnati WEAL Baltimore and WEAT with programs at 8 P M and 10 P M. Notable segments include Sharisy Heaney Boultron Machador Square Garden and the Little Symphony Orchestra broadcast from Pittsburgh.
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Wiz
New York
WLW
Cincinnati
WEAL
Bal Umore
Sharisy
Heaney Boultron
Machador Square Garden
Wrigley
Baylews Weat
Cillan Sergita Orehautra
Colmbia
Pittsburgh
Little Symphony Orckentra
Sparta road project to be discussed by motor club
Corry Motor Club plans an evening meeting at the Muntelpat building to push Spartanshire road inclusion in the 2000 roads program. Secretary Griswold says progress is steady and a county board conference may be arranged. Snow relief for Findley Lake road and Hare Greek traffic in winter also on agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanshire
Corry Motor Club
Muntelpat
Griswold
Sparta
Board of County Commissioners
Motor Club
Sparlaneburg
Sparanshore
Iso
Findley Lake
Clymer
Corry
Teachers of City Guests at W C 10 Dinner
A dinner honoring the eighth birthday of National Constitutional Prohibition was held by the Women’s Christian Temperance Union for Corry teachers and department superintendents. about thirty attendees heard Mrs. Muriel Ryan of Erie, Mrs. Jennie A. Thomas of Waterford, and Supt. Ralph S. Dewey praise temperance work and how teachers can aid in keeping America dry.
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Woma
Christian ‘Temperance Union
Corry
W. Ch TU
B.S. Sitler
They Fogs) Union
Hirst
Muriel Ryan
Brie
al- Yeetors
W. G. TU
Jennie A. ‘Thomas
Waterford
America
Ralph
Dewey
Teachera
Local Barber Shop Change in Aslos City Ownership
John Pawlson acquires the barber shop owned by Guy Bond of Aslos City located on North Centar Street. Adjacent business Wings With Grocotarta and Mr. Shulton report the transfer completed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pawlson
Arbor
Guy Bond
Aslos City
Strangler Goes to Gallows for Crimes in Winnipeg
Tatle Nelson ascended the 19 Steps of the gallows in Winnipeg Minnesota shortly after 7 20 a m on Friday the thirteenth and paid with his life for the murder of Mrs Emily Patterson. The trap was sprung at 7 41 a m. Nelson was charged with more than a score of strangulation murders across the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Winnipeg
Minn
Tatle Nelson
Hmily Patterson
Nelson
United States
Canada
Houston Gets 1928 Democratic Convention Site
Washington reports the selection of a Houston Texas small city auditorium for the June Democratic National Convention. Millionaire Jesse Jones secured the choice with a personal 200000 dollar commitment, aiming to cover the party deficit and boost local influence. The move marks the first Southern convention since 1860 and could sway Texas presidential support amid competing factions.
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Texas City
South
United Press
Washington
Houston
Tex
Democratic Party
Jesse Jones
Jones
Charleston
D. C
Tones
San Francisco
Smith
Texas
McAdoo
Dancing Party at V E W Home Ends In Gratitude Event
One hundred guests enjoyed an evening of merriment at the V E W Post home on West Washington Street. Charles Gates three piece orchestra provided music and proceeds will aid the local Fest. Committee members included Raph Munsee as chair. LeSeur, Duke, and Quintinte. An important post meeting was announced for tonight with a note of vigilance for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. FW
West
Washington Street
A. W.thompson
Veterans of Foreign Ware
Charles Gates
Raph Munsee
Mensrs
LeSeur
Duke
Quintinte
Ae Tsi
Avery V.tf
Jackson Day Dinner Favors Peace in Party Rift
Fifteen Democratic leaders at the Jackson Day dinner signal desire for unity after 1924 divisions. Speeches touched on prohibition, tariff, corruption, and reform. William G. McAdoo urged humor and cohesion. James A. Reed warned against every Democrat seeking his own way. John W. Davis and others called for a moderate platform and regional concerns. The event stretched into early morning with Reed delivering the climactic remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Jan
Mundrée Democratic
New York
Gov
al Smith
Smith
William G. McAdoo
James A. Reed
Missouri
Woodrow Wilson
Gov. Ritchie
Maryland
Ritchie
John W. Davis
Davis
Reed
Olaweld
Arkansas
Oldfield
Wwe
Eaia
Inquiry board hears veteran naval officers on S 4 collision
Boston January 13 The inquiry heard expert witnesses Captain H D Cooke Commander W H Lassing and Commander John H Dessey on the S 4 periscope visibility from the Paulding during the December 17 wreck off Provincetown The officers offered divergent views on range but agreed the collision was unavoidable They discussed maneuvers and views through glasses and with naked eye and weighed weather conditions and sighting distances The witnesses described actions near the crash and possible orders for emergency maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Pauldingy
H. D. Cooke
W. H. Lagsing
John H
Dessey
Pauling
Provincetown
Cooke
Lassing
Desssey
Board of Inquiry
Charlestown Navy Yard
Ested
Paulding's
Dessay
Childs
John S. Bayliss
Gritmander
Paulding
Prigh
Lessing
Fatal mine strike violence in Colorado blamed on both sides
In Wallenburg Colorado authorities investigate a fatal clash between striking miners and state police. Mexican miner Klemanto Chava was killed while two others Martines and Pete Vwelichci were wounded. A state police sergeant was shot and wounded as the dispersal attempt led to gunfire near downtown buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Wallenburg
Colo
Jai
Klemanto Chava Mexican
Martines
Pete Vwelichci
Mase 1 Foman
Colorado
Matlie
Colombine
Shem
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Richmond Hill
Robert Elliott
American Castings Company
Vinnie Grutum
Centerville
Mos, McKee
Spartansburg Road
W.C
M. E. Church
V.E. W
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