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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1931

Page

3

NEXT DISARMAMENT PARLEY IN GENEVA '32

Geneva, Dan 24 The League of Nations Council designates Geneva as the site for the 1922 disarmament conference. The draft convention and commission minutes are to be distributed to nations as preparatory diplomacy begins. The disarmament secretary general is to prepare by May gathering data on armaments and organize studies and standards for propulsion and engines.

United Fresy Geneva League of Nations Council Fenevals Dels Gates

Youths Confess Erie Murder Senate Weighs Volstead Act Change

United Press report from Washington outlines efforts to modify the Volstead Act by adding a four per cent beer rider for the District of Columbia. Senate discussions highlight plans by wets to attach amendments to the model enforcement bill amid related War Department and veterans cash bonus considerations.

District of Columbia Lyle C. Wilson United Press Washington Senate Wets Howell Bingham Military Affairs Committee War Department Hawley House Ways and Means Senate Finance Committee House Committee Secretary of Treasury Mellon Frank T. Hines Veterans Bureau Blaine Wis Borah Tepn Idaho Anil Ladry

Mob Threatens Negro Slayer of Ohio Officer

A crowd surrounded the Stanford county jail in Bucyrus after Neate was held for the murder of Sheriff Genie Davenport. Police and county officers dispersed the crowd with no violence as Walter Ralls 26 and his brothers Blanton 18 and Elijel were moved from Crestline to face charges of first degree murder for Davenport's death.

United Press Bucyrus Ohio Piolice Stanford County Neate Genie Davenport Walter Ralls Ciasolyell Ralls

Armour Quits Packing Firm In Family Change

Armour Company in Chicago rebrands to Amol & Company as Philip D Armour resigns from his roles. T George Lee becomes president after Edson White's death. Armour notes this as his swan song and laments the family severance after 17 years with the firm and six years with Armour employees.

United Press Chicago Armour Company Amol & Company Philip D. Armour Armour Farm Armour P. D. Armour T. George Lee Wr. Edson White Company Lee White Armour and Company

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Lineup

NBC CBS networks present a 1 pm Morton Downey program with orchestra and a 7:45 pm Black and Gold Room orchestra on WJZ. WABO airs Diane Deboes at 8 pm while WEAF offers Silver Flute at 3:90 pm and other picks across ABC WAP and NBC.

ABC CBS Morton Downey and Orchestra NBC Black & Gold Room Pickard WABO Diane Deboes WEAF

Daisy De Voe Faces Jail Term In Grand Theft Conviction

Daisy De Voe former secretary to Clara Bow was jailed as Prisoner No 142431 in Los Angeles county jail after a jury found her guilty on grand theft in 35 counts. The verdict came after 48 hours of argument and the court scheduled sentencing, with pleas for leniency from jurors.

United Press LOS Angelus Daisy de Voe Clara Bow Los Angeles Thor

Roosevelt to Meet Idle Men in Albany Demonstration

Governor Roosevelt invited representatives of Albany's unemployed council to discuss immediate relief demands after a march to the mansion. About 20 demonstrators, led by Michael Pell, pressed for action and $25 weekly for married unemployed. the governor promised audience to two delegates. A town meeting was called for tomorrow.

United Press Albany Governo Roosevelt Imansida Michael Pell Coucil

Two Miners Die In State Roof Fall Near Hastings

Two miners Frank Woodley age 28 of Hastings and Leslie Lee age 48 of Mahaffey were killed when a three ton shoulder fell from a roof at Pine Valley Coal Company Hastings. Woodley and Lee leaves widows and children. The incident occurred January 24 near Here.

Anneu Press Johnstown Pine Valley Coal Company Hastings Here Frank Woodley Leslie Lee Mahaffey Pay Les Wioodley

Rule to head Pennsylvania school department

Dr James N Rule deputy superintendent of public instruction will serve as head of the Pennsylvania school system until Governor Pinchot appoints a successor to Dr John A H Keith whose term expires May. Rule has been acting as state superintendent during Keiths illness and will be considered head of the department until a permanent appointment is made. Mrs Ed Gunley went to Broctor this afternoon for a visit on business.

United Press Harrisburg James N. Rule Public Instruction Pennsylvania Pinchot John A. H. Keith Capitol Rule Keith Fisher

Flames threaten Alabama prison as fire kills none

A blaze heavily damaged the north wing of Alabama state prison near Wetumpka, 14 miles from Montgomery. Fire swept through the building overnight, with flames spreading to the south wing before dawn, authorities said no inmates slept inside and state forces battled the fire with help from nearby towns.

United Press Montgomery Ali Alabama State Prison Giles Lexfile Sihwmiiks Wetricksetd

Philadelphia Phone Maniac Terrifies Merion Bank Official Wife

Philadelphia reports a feared phone menace targeting Mrs. Alice Freeman, wife of a Merion banker. The assailant, calling himself Dr Wilson, threatened her life after a burglary incident, prompting police to track the calls and search the area.

Paul Comly United Press Philadelphia Alice W. Freeman Merion Society Mam Gorn Exchange National Ban's and Trust Company Dr. Wilson Philandelphi Lower Merton Township Charles P. Smith Jit Lower Merion Palige

King Carol to be Crowned on May 16 in Alba Iulia

London dispatch reports the coronation of King Carol of Romania set for May 16 at Alba Iulia per the Exchange Telegraph. The ceremony was delayed amid ongoing efforts to reconcile with his divorced wife Princess Helene.

London Carol of Romania Alba Iulia Texchange Telegraph Company Bucharest Arolls Romania Helene

Faro swindle loser resigns federal post

Mrs Myr tle Tanner Blacklidge resigned as collector of internal revenue for the Wieh district of Northern Thmui after losing 50000 of a Chicago politician's money in a faro swindle. Edward R. Litsinger, who loaned 80000 to the minister revenue collector, remains in Springfield facing termination and possible prosecution on charges of swindling.

Vane Chicago Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge Wieh Thmui Black- Huge Internal Revenue Washington, D. C Edward R. Litsinger Cook County Mintronly Springfield Blacklidge

Blast Wrecks Homes in Hill District

A dynamite blast from a passing car damaged homes in Pittsburgh Hill District injuring three people. The Lancia residence and nearby property were heavily damaged with shattered windows, bulged foundations, and residents fleeing in fear. Mrs Lancia suffered shock, others were bruised.

United Press Pittsburgh James R. Lancia Lancia Philamia Josep Elizabeth Nicholson

Miller Awarded Damages in Breach Suit Gives 90000

In Brie Pennsylvania a jury awarded Zack T Miller 90000 damages against Tym Mis for breach of contract. Miller had sought 345000 for an alleged verbal contract breach and the verdict was returned late yesterday. The case drew remarks from Miller and supporters about sympathy and perceived wealth influences.

United Press Brie Zack T. Miller Miller Ten Max Mix

Bethlehem to Appeal Verdict Against Merger

Bethlehem Steel Corporation will appeal Judge Jeakins’s Ohio merger injunction against Youngstown Sheet and Tube. Bethlehem president Eugene Grace and James A. Campbell of Youngstown Sheet and Tube conferred in New York. Combined assets approach one billion dollars and would form a unit second only to U S Steel. Erie visitors Mayor C L Alexander and A A Williams attended Friday business events.

New York San Bethlehem Steel Corporation David D. Jeakins Mahoning County Ohio Bethlehem Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Eugene G. Grace James A. Campbell Youngstown Company II New York Grace Youngstown Sheet & Tube Company Bethie+hem Steel Corporation United Companies United States Steel Corporation

Y M C A Plans Weekly Activities For Corry Youth Groups

The Y M C A Boys Work committee meets Monday at 12 10 PM at Hotel Corry. Corry Phalanx holds its regular Thursday meeting at the Baptist church with a social planned. Corry Junior Hi will host a Weather-Son social on Wednesday at the Junior High. The Boys will meet Monday and Tuesday at the Junior High under Dorothy Monroe. a club will not meet next week due to exams. Various church meetings next week organize Frenchly Indians Pioneers and Comrade groups with leaders training for Sunday School and Scout leaders.

Corry Ralph Carroll Jack Baker Melbers Dorothy Monroe Umeandi

Admits Killing Attendant at Gas Station

Two men from Westgyville Schleighler and Hing confessed to a gas station killing of Massing. Police say robbery motive suspected but shooting likely accidental. both fled with revolver later found. Hearings set for Monday. one suspect’s wife is ill and hospitalised.

Erie Wesheyville Gas Avigist Win Alois SchleigMer Hing Terie Signeu Yyuunig Lawrence Posts Tuail Tedoper Gray Ciel C. W. Briggs Woolowville Sehleighier Jain Brie Duathe Goodwin Westgyville Munilay Syd Schleighler Twougirty Wif theSassafras Street Schleighler Ptt Pneumonis Hipy

Son Admits Shooting But Claims Accident

Chas Sheuly a 27 year old from Johnstown Pa was arrested after his father Frank Shaukis 56 found shot in a barn on Weir farm. Charles admitted firing but said the shot was accidental while investigating a noise with his father. State police said he fled to the barn in darkness. Brophy likely to remain in Shanghai awaiting weather clear for flight to Manila.

United Press Johnstown Chas, Sheuly Frank Shaukis Weir Farm Charles Shanghai Shanghat Brophy Chuchow Shanghai Manila

Willing Pay Fine After Traffic Stop Incident

Evanston police court records show John L. Hamilton paid a fine for disregarding a traffic stop. He argued to the judge that he wished to explain his side, claiming the officer’s actions and the car’s approach to the court.

United Press Evanston John L. Hamilton Jenkins Harry Forter Hamitice

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