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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1931

Page

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Western Pa Auto Wrecks Claim Many. Meadville Victim Named

United Press dispatch reports a weekend rash of western Pennsylvania auto crashes killing twelve and injuring many. Miss Ann Dempsey of Osceola Mills died in a St. Vincent’s Hospital Erie collision. Dr Myers Zeltzer’s passenger. Other victims include David Warden of Meadville and Tony Goslanzo of Scully.

United Press United Brass Ann Dempsey Osceola Mills St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Erle Dempsey Myers Zeltzer David Warden Mealsville Meadville Park Avenue Antonio Colosimo Justice of the Peace James Westwood MéKees Bucks Diie Carliss ‘Tunnel Pittsburgh Tony Goslanzo Scully Colosimo Mary M. Loyateh Payette City Austom Monessen-Belle Vernon Phillip Sureno Wonessen Sir Monesser Charlerni Hospital Luddie Namisk North Brandock Hast Pittsburgh J. Gibbons Patrick Connelly Brarflock General Hospital Lulla Watson Duquesne McKeesport Ari Tolmsim Tas

Pinchot Abolishes Iron and Coal Police Across Pa

Governor Pinchot announced orders terminating all coal and iron police commissions by June 30 1981. The force was state commissioned but paid by hiring companies. He pledges to replace with a state funded police force paid by the Commonwealth and not by companies.

United Press Harrisburg Pinchot Ubare Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Four Alleged Bandits Sentenced To 28 Months To 19 Years

In Clearfield Pennsylvania on January 26 four of six alleged gang members were sentenced to terms from 28 months to 19 years in Western Penitentiary. Foreman received 18 years for two robbery counts while Harvey Herricks got seven and a half to 19 years on five robberies. James Hetrim drew one and a half to three years on two counts. Francis Larson was ordered to Huntingdon Reformatory for three robberies. The remaining two, Lloyd Hetrick and Ellwood Larson, were to be sentenced later today. The sentences followed guilty pleas and linked to robberies in Clearfield Curwensville Grampian and Lyliessville.

United Press Clearfield Teddy Western Penitentiary Corry Pay Eulliy James Hetrin Aalf Francis Larson Huntingdon Lloyd Hetrick Ellwood Larson Wang A. R. Chase Phirlren Curyensville Grampian Lylesville Joes

Community Chest reports funds spent aiding 98 families

A Community Chest report for January 2 to January 22 shows 1 046.17 spent aiding 98 families with water and electric bills groceries fuel and other needs. Expenditures include groceries 195.80 water 82.19 electric 72.58 fuel 105.01 and more. A winter relief campaign is being considered to replenish funds.

Community Chest Elief Alexander

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed for Tonight

The Vagabonds on NBC at 7 45 p m Roxy and his gang on WHAP at 8 30 p m A and P Gypsies on WABC CBS at 9 p m The Three Bakers on WEAR NBC at 9 20 p m General Motors Family schedule notes placed to guide listeners through major network broadcasts tonight.

Wal Can Elweek Fay Ye NBC Roxy and His Gang NEC WABC CBS Three Bakers General’ Motors Family

Six Die From Gas Fumes In New York Apartment

Six members of a New York family died after a gas heater left burning in their apartment consumed the oxygen and suffocated them. Jacob Cohen, his wife, and four children were found by a visitor as rescue efforts failed.

New York Jacob Cohen Samuel Levy Coheis

Winter crops feared facing destruction in Midwest drought

Chicago reports a severe winter drought after a dry summer of 1930 with little snow or rain. The shortage threatens winter crops across Kentucky and the south central states, and in Illinois gardeners face planting problems as rainfall remains well below normal. Weather forecasts offer little relief amid ongoing dry conditions.

United Press Chicago Midwest Kentucky Atlantic States Colter Rocky Mountain

Butler May Run Against Davis for U S Senate

Major General Smedley Darlington Butler of the Marines may seek the Republican nomination for Pennsylvania’s U S Senate in the upcoming primary. If he runs, Butler would oppose James J. Davis, current senator, with political observers weighing effects on party factions and Pinchot forces.

Thomas E. Williams United Press Harrisburg Smedley Darlington Butler Pennsylvania Butler West Chester Pa Thomas Butler Pennyvania House of Representatives Buller Sedgwick Thistley Pinehots Pinehot General Butler Pinchot Marine Corps Our Philadelphia Freeland Kendrick Lynn G. Adams Boward Martin Republian Conilr Aacy Davis Hoover Senate Ecvermot Eagle Bye Smedley Granty

Panama mail liner damaged off Nicaragua coast

A Panama liner lost a mast after a Pacific collision near Nicaragua. A radio message from New York to San Francisco cites captain W Pringle and SOS. No full passenger or crew details. normal ship capacity around 60 passengers and 60 crew.

San Francisco Jad Venguela Nicaraugua New York W Pringle Venezuela Pacific Balha

Former U S Senator Edwards Dies by Own Action

Jersey City reports former United States senator and New Jersey governor Edward J. Edwards found dead in bed with a bullet wound. A pistol lay beside the body. police say Edwards died by his own hand. Son says father recently showed signs of distress after wife’s death.

United Press Jersey City N. J Jane Edward J. Edwards United States New Jersey Piolice Edwards Charles Baumgarten Nied Baumgarten Edward David Hayard

Canadian ship captain killed by coast guard during chase

Washington reports confirm the death of Captain B M Cliett of the Canadian schooner Josephine K after a coast guard gunfight near New York. The incident occurs amid a Canada U S arbitration over a liquor shipment and a separate pursuit off Armbrose Light involving rum runners and seized cargo.

Coast Guard of New York Lohman United Press Washington Illing WP. Cluett Josephine K Coast Guard Lowman Loday Telene Fas New Yornight B. M. Chiswell Cou Guard Unites States Canada Curoiia The Wilhim Hat Line Wew York New York Harbor Armbrose Light William P. Cliett Staten Island Marine Hospital New London Conn Temiscouda St. Jobns Newfoundland Fort Pond Bay Long Island Ana New York Long Islan Aistrict

Polish National Alliance plans building project at Cambridge Springs

Tradees of the Polis National Alliance College gather in Cambridge Springs to discuss erecting a new building or replacing the burned structure. Loss estimated near $1,000,000. About 200,000 Polish Americans expected to help fund the project, with Casimir W. Sypniewski of Pittsburgh slated to attend.

United Press Cambridge Springs Jin Polis National Alliance College Newman United States Eugh Casimir W. Sypniewski Pitts-burgh Polish National Alliance Messing

Erie Railroad seeks flashing lights at Maple Avenue crossing

The Erie Railroad proposes two sets of automatic lights at Maple Avenue after moving the interlocking tower north. Local agent F England says lights offer better protection than the current system and would not extend to all city crossings. A survey supports lights for eastward visibility. council faces spirited debate over the plan.

Erie Railroad Maple Avenue F. England Center Street First Avenue England Towerould Ntapie Avenue

Harter Dies Former State Assemblyman in Pennsylvania

Dr. J Harter a former state assemblyman died at his home in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania yesterday one week after being discharged from Columbia county jail where he served a short sentence on liquor charges under the Snyder Armstrong act which he supported as a legislator.

Harter Bloomsburg J . Harter Columbia County

Walsh Leads Bid to Oust Commissioners in Washington

In Washington on January 26 the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a Walsh resolution by a 4 to 2 vote. The plan seeks federal proceedings to test the validity of appointments to the power commission. The proposing resolution targets Chairman George Otis Smith and Commissioners Marcel Garsand and Abel Claude Draper, aiming to remove them and place the matter in U.S. District Court with Walsh acting as counsel. The three officers faced questions after nominations were sent back by the Senate and after their earlier removal of Chief Acct William King and Solicitor Charles A. Tusell. The committee split along party lines with Republicans Blaine Norris Warsin Stevens Dill Bratton and Democrats Deneen Gillet Hastings voting against legal action.

United Press Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Sonk Walsh Power Commission Glind Wotion Senaton Hastings Repute Woth Agias George Otis Smith Marcel Garsand Ail Claude &, Draper United States District Tit Sey District of Collinehla Distrie Court Smith, Garsach Draper Senate William ‘King Charles A. Tusell Hey Blaine Styler Norris Warsi Bil Stevens Dill Bratton Deneen Gilett Ffastings

Byron Babbitt Publishes Federal Procedure Revision

Byron FW Babbitt, noted St Louis attorney and former Corry man, has revised Rose's Federal Jurisdiction and Procedure. The new edition updates up to the last Congress session, includes equity rules, Supreme Court rules, forms, and the judicial code. A copy was given to Corry Public Library reference section. Babbitt has lectured on Federal court procedure at Washington University.

Froceaure Byron FW. Bapbitt St. Louis Corry Rose Babbitt Equity Supreme Court Congress Speciai

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