Local News Highlights From The Era
Twenty years ago Frank J. Lilie of this city was renamed message clerk in the State Legislature. The Salvation Army and local boards plan a reception for Capt. and Mrs. Hood. A chimney fire at Grant Hosier’s home caused minor attic damage. A memory quiz and a stockholders meeting at Hotel Corry are noted, with Worth Hammond named president. Unemployment data show a slight rise from 1932 in city schools survey.
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Frank J. Lilie
Tesb
Salvation Army
Corry Ministerial Association
Advisory Board
Mrs. Hood
Grant Hosier
East South Street
Avenue A
Community Loan Company
Hotel Corry
C. F. Brown
Milon Brown
O. E. Doane
B. Elston
N.T. Gillette
G. H. Gordon
V. W. Graham
Worth Hammond
J A. Lanston
M. N. Nast
C. R
Ralph's. Dewey
Club Stewards To Plead Guilty In Erie Court
Erie county court will hear pleas from club stewards accused in a state police slot machine crackdown. Each defendant faces fines around 208 dollars as raids resulted in the destruction of more than 450 slot machines. Funds collected go to the county general fund amid broader raid permissions from Harrisburg.
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Erie
Court House
Bine
Harrisburg
Riot at Western Pen: Prisoners Defy Police in Uprising
The Western Penitentiary riot began last night with several thousand auto license plates burned and a guard freed while prisoners chanted drill cadence. Police reinforced the site as firemen doused mattresses and prisoners smashed windows amid a tense dawn silent aftermath.
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Western Pen
Pennsylvania
Amy
Ble
Frank Daugherty
Corry Pa Classified Notice of Rates and Mail Terms
Public notice from Corry Pennsylvania outlines newspaper mailing classes and rates. It includes post office entry, second class mail matter designation, price for by mail and carrier delivery, and display advertising deadlines.
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Corry
Associated Press
Ely
Prisoners demand humane treatment and reforms amid unrest
In an early note to Claudy, the prisoners requested no reprisals against rioters and called for better food, medical care, and a plan to permit oversight. The report notes ongoing discontent and demands as authorities address the incident.
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Claudy
Ex Presidency Life Plans and Pension Debates Discussed
Article tracks post presidency plans of Harry S Truman and other ex leaders. It notes Truman’s Independence home, a possible library, and potential need for earnings. It surveys proposed pensions for former presidents and vice presidents, with names like Barkley Roosevelt Hoover Garner and Wallace, plus historical notes on later careers.
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Harry S. Truman
Delaware St
Independence
Lyme
Truman
Thebrary
Someeid
Congress
Senate
Alben W
Barkley
Roosevelt
Rep
Hoover
Garner
Wallace
Ulysses S. Grant
Cleveland
Tash
Yale
Wilson
Washington
Goolidge
Missouri
Sen. Hennings
House of Representatives
John Quincy Adams
Johnson
Myler
Provisional
Congres
Confederacy
Virginia
Parole Board Proposals For Reform Inmate Rights
Inmates advocate longer stays, enhanced mail service, a complete parole board overhaul, and access to law books as they press for future court petitions and clearer procedures.
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Popocatepetl
Francisco de Goya
Steetheart
Jarlequin
Lesmond Eee
National Bank of Corry
The
Deposit Insurance Corporation
National Thrift
the National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Foster E. Davis & Son
N. Center St
Dial
Katherine
North Center Street
Fogle Lumber CO
Franklin S. Corry
Cady & Collier General Auto
East South St
Thomas Motors of Corry, Inc
Topp
Rae
Motor King
Firestone
Barney
South Center Street
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