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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

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Next Disarmament Parley in Geneva 1932

Geneva designated as site for the 1932 world disarmament conference. Disarmament secretary general tasked to prepare draft conventions and gather armaments data, with standards for aircraft engines and lighter apparatus to aid negotiations. May 3 signoff aims to start preparatory diplomatic exchanges and budgetary planning.

United Press Geneva League of Nations Council Preparatory Disarmament Commission Uh! Commissiom Qi Nations The League Ence L Committée

Youths confess Erie murder text hints at Prohibition rider

Senators debate adding a four percent beer rider to enforcement bills for the District of Columbia while youth defendants in Erie face murder charges. War Department and veterans bonuses occupy debates as Treasury and Veterans Affairs weigh cash payment options for adjusted service certificates.

District of Columbia Lyle C. Wilson United Press Shington Jal Senate Howell Bingham Conn Howells Military Affairs Committee War Department Hawley House Ways and Means Enable Finance Committee Secretar Treasury Mellon Frank T. Hines Ve+ sons Bureau Blaine Borah Repm Idaho Jaary

Mob Threats Surround Ohio Jail Slayer of Sheriff

Crowds surrounded Crawford county jail in Bucyrus as Walter Ralls and his brothers faced charges for the murder of Sheriff George Davenport. Police dispersed the crowd without violence after threats against Ralls surfaced. Ralls and kin were moved from Crosline to Bucyrus amid reports of an attempted arrest for murder and chicken stealing.

United Press Bucyrus Ohio Polie Crawford County George Davenport Walter Rails Ralls Blunton Elijah Crosline Davenport Driverport

Armour Quits Packing Firm Armour & Company Name Change

Armour & Company loses family control as Philip Armour resigns from the board and as officer after T George Lee becomes president following Edson White’s death. The move ends a 60 year family era in the Chicago company.

United Press Chicago Armour Company Armour & Company Philip 1 Armour Wit P. D. Armour T. George Lee T. Edson White Lee White Armour and Company

Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight on Major Networks

On CBS NBC and ABC networks listeners can tune in to WABC WEAN NBC and WHAF with a lineup featuring Moston Disney and orchestra at 6 p m on WABC Disney and orchestra at 6 p m on WEAN the Plekard Family at 7 45 p m on NBC and Dixie Echoes and Sliver Flute on CBS and NBC respectively.

WABC CBS Moston Disney and Orchestra WEAN NBC Wiz Plekard WWABC Dixie Echoes

Daizy Faces a Jail-Term in Grand Theft Trial

Los Angeles January 24 Danny De Voe former secretary to Bow was jailed as Prisoner No 142431 after a grand theft verdict on one of 85 counts. The film star faced a lengthy term as jurors urged leniency and the court warned of possible punishment.

United Press LOS ANGEL@S Danny de Voe Bow Los Angeles Miss de Vj Miss de

Roosevelt to Meet Idle Men in Albany Demonstration

Governor Roosevelt invited unemployed council representatives to Albany to discuss immediate relief. About 20 demonstrators marched to the mansion with placards demanding 25 dollars per week for married unemployed. Michael Pell, secretary of the council, criticized the conference as only a talk and a mass meeting was planned.

United Press Albany Dan Gover Ior Roosevelt Counsi Michael Pell

TWO MINERS KILLED UNDER STATE FAL

Two miners died instantly when a three ton floor tile fell from the roof of Pine Valley Coal Company’s Hastings mine in Pennsylvania. Victims are Jank Woodley forty eight, and Leslie Lee aged twenty eight. Lee left a widow and three children. Woodley’s widow also survives.

Johnstown Pine Valley Coal Company Hastings Jank Woodley Leslie Lee Mahaffey Lee Woodley

Rule to Head Pennsylvania School Department

Dr. Ames N Rule will serve as head of the Pennsylvania school system until Governor Pinchot names a successor to Dr John A. H. Keith whose term ends Monday. Rule has been acting state superintendent during Keiths illness and may be considered for permanent appointment. Mrs J Cunley traveled to Broctor for a aviation business trip.

United Press Harrisburg Ames N- Rule Pennsylvania Pinchot John A. H. Keith Capitol Rule Stat Keith Estate Wisher Thas Iflule

Flames Devour Alabama State Prison North Wing

A major fire swept the main building of the Alabama state prison in Montgomery. The north wing was destroyed and the blaze spread to the south wing, damaging factories and nearby structures. Fire crews from Wetumpka and Montgomery fought the flames into the early hours, gaining control by 4 am.

United Press Montgomery Asi Jin Alabasi State Prison Shorts Tocatell al Pricis Nome Bint Eture Iisorder Ison Authoritie Simamouni Wetumpka Montgomery Dorhat

Philadelphia Scoured For Telephone Maniac

Mrs Alize Freeman and her banker husband, Charles Freeman of the Corn Exchange National Bank and Trust, face a terror from a self styled doctor calling as the telephone maniac. Police traced a threatening call but the man escaped. Detectives and Lt Duke pursued the suspect described by Freeman as a burglar turned mad doctor.

Paul Comly United Press Philadelphia Alize W. Freeman Meriln Corn Exchange National Bank and Trust Company Lhi Wilson Mi Jon Mim Freeman Duke Lower Mer Fon Charles P‘smith Lower Merion Tlemax Thad

King Carol to be Crowned May 15 in Alba Iulia

Dispatch from Bucharest reports King Carol of Romania will be crowned at Alba Iulia on May 15. The ceremonial date has been delayed due to failed efforts to reconcile with his divorced wife Princess Helene.

Carol London Carol of Rumania Alba Iulia Texchange Telegraph Company Bucharest Rumania Helene

Faro Swindle Loser Resigns Federal Post

Mrs Myr tle Tanner Blacklidge who lost $50 000 of a Chicago politician s money in a faro game resigns a day from her seven dollar a year post as internal revenue official for northern Illinois Washington dispatch says she gave no explanation and planned a later statement. Fidyard R Litsinger Cook county tax reviewer says he will prosecute the former official on charges of signaling him with the alleged scheme.

Chicago Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge Blickweeld Bie Infernal Fovea Washington, D. C Fidyard R. Litsinger Cook County Springfield Bridgridge

Blast Wrecks Homes in Hill District Injures Three

A dynamite blast from a passing car rocked Pittsburgh Hill district injuring James R. Lancia his wife Philamia and son Joseph eight months, damaging the Lancia home and adjacent property. Windows doors and foundations were severely damaged causing a near panic.

United Press Pittsburgh James R. Lancia Lancia Philamia Joseph Mt Lanicia Elizabeth Nicholson

Miller Awarded 90000 Damages In Contract Suit

In Brie Pennsylvania a jury awarded Zack Miller veteran showman ninety thousand dollars in damages against The Mix western film actor for alleged breach of verbal contract. Miller sought three hundred forty five thousand dollars. Verdict delivered late yesterday read when court convened today.

Showman Mix United Press Brie Zack Milley the Mix Teach Miller Tom Max Mix Tne Wolter Grunsdal Miltek

Bethlehem to Appeal Verdict Against Merger

Bethlehem Steel Corporation will appeal Judge Jenkins ruling enjoining the proposed merger with Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Eugene G. Grace and James A. Campbell discussed appeals in New York and Mahoning County assets total about one billion dollars. The combined firms would rank second to U S Steel in the industry. Mayor L Alexander and A A Williams attended business visits.

New York Bettlehei ‘Steel Corporation David D. Jenkins Mahoning County Ohin Bethlehem and Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Eugene G. Grace Bethlehem James A. Campbell Youngstown Company Grace Youngstown Shell Tube Company Bethlehem Steel Corporation United States Steel Corporation

YMCA Activities for Coming Week Announced

The Y M C A announced 11 programs for the coming week. The Boys Work Committee meets Monday at 12:10 at Hotel Corky to discuss policy and program for local boys. The Corry Phalanx meets Thursday at 2 at the Baptist Church with a social led by Ralph Carroll.

Baptist Ralph Carroll Jack (Beiter Corry Junior Hi

Two youths confess to gas station attendant murder

A mystery case ends with two young men admitting the killing of a gas station attendant in Wesleyville. Police say robbery was the motive and the revolver was discarded near a public dock. The suspects, who are married with families, face further investigation and potential charges as details unfold.

Masai Stdin Amabubi Albis Schteignier Hing Tritt Slate Poller Slate Police C. W. Briggs Wesleyvillet Sehleighler Gasolline Bay Eveinter Justice of the Peace Goodwin al Westeyville Shvir Esther Scutsman Sassaitas Street Sonleighser Afr Mis Tre Sebleighser Whip

Son Admits Shooting But Claims Accident

Johnstown report says Chas Shaulis 27 admitted shooting his 96 year old father Frame Shaulis on their farm while investigating a noise. He said darkness hid movement and he fired after calling his father’s name. Police noted the act may have been accidental.

Unite Press Johnstown Chas Shalis Frame Shaulis Charles Bart

Willing motorist pays fine after traffic stop incident

Evanston Illinois January 24 John L Hamilton paid an $8 fine in police court for disregarding a stop light. He told Judge Harry Porter that he urged Officer Jenkins to arrest him and that they drove to court after the arrest. Officer Jenkins and Arenama Floyd were ordered to appear.

United Press Evanston John L. Hamilton Jenkins Harry Porter Arenama Floyd Bemben Seale

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