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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

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Lorain Mine Rescue Continues After Deadly Explosion

The incident follows a mine explosion that killed 29 and left seven rescued. Authorities report a confession linking the slaying of an eccentric peddler to the broader tragedy as Butler faces court martial. Detectives say four men plotted to beat the man over a fortune they believed hidden in his clothes.

United Press Lorain Mixician Norman Watte John Walkes Hell Wallace W. Rice

Refuse Clarion Company Injunction in Power Fight

Judge Jorge F. Adkins of the District of Columbia supreme court denied the Clarion River Power Company of Pennsylvania an injunction against federal power actions. The ruling supports the Public Utility Commission’s right to investigate and hold hearings on the valuation and costs of the Clarion River project amid a dispute over public rights and a high profile power controversy.

Federal Power Commission United Press Washington Jorge F. Adkins Oo Culimbia Supreme Court Clarion River Power Company of Pennsylvania Clat|on River Company Biarion River Penn Charles A. Russell Commission Hoover Senate Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Power Company Adkins Power Commission

Pinchot Road program under fire at Windber meeting

Geners Edward Martin, Republican state chairman, assailed Governor Pinchot's township road program as a farm relief plan that fails to lower taxes without local cuts. He warned 20 000 miles of state takeovers won’t help without curbing expenditures and noted rising road costs and bonded debt threaten real estate sales. Meanwhile outside buyers acquired Climax Manufacturing Company machinery, signaling possible plant restart, with General Parts Corp continuing operations at the site.

Gen. Martin Climax General Parts Corp United Press Windeer Geners Edward Martin Shairman Shot Windber Sporting Association Martin Pinchot Pennsylvania State Highway Department Climax Manufacturing Company General Parts Corporation Brest A. Cooke Cooke

Urge More Interest by Business Leaders in Politics

Harrisburg Pennsylvania January 28. Appeals by Senator George H. Moses Rep New Hampshire and Governor Gifford Pinchot to business men to take greater interest in politics were made before the state chamber of commerce. Moses warned that without business backing and study of problems there is no remedy for current political issues. Pinchot outlined a utility program for Pennsylvania and criticized Republican organization control in Philadelphia over expenditures.

Harrisburg George H. Moses N. H Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce Pinchot Moses Philadelphia

Lynch Slay of Six People Ends in Mob Lynching

Charles Bannon a 22 year old confessed slayer of six members of the Haven family at Watford City North Dakota was lynched by a mob that broke into the county jail and hanged him fromCherry Creek Bridge east of Shaefer. His father was confined nearby and claimed innocence as the crowd carried out the verdict.

North Dakota United Press Shaefer Charles Bannon Bannon A. E. Haven Watford City Here

Two Years in Jail for Hunting Fatality

Lock Haven Pa Jan 29 Antonio Capello 26 pleaded guilty to shooting a human in mistake for a deer. Judge Eugene H Bird sentenced him to pay $500 to the deceased's representatives and serve two years in Clinton County jail.

United Press Lock Haven Antony Capello Wasi Eugene H.buird Clinton County

House Splits With Senate On Red Cross Bill

The House Appropriations committee voted 18 to 11 to disagree with the senate amendments on a 25 million dollar Red Cross relief fund in the Interior department and sent the bill to conference. They rejected a Burns amendment to turn funds over to President Hoover for administration by a government agency and debated other related motions.

House Appropriations Committee Senate Washington Reds Cross Interior Department Burns Hoover Red Cross House Rep Taylor Byrne

Five Best Radio Entertainments Today

WAEC and WAV NEC networks present schedules with Heywood Broun WEAP Niagara Hudsons and Melody moments Wiz NBC Fibbes of the Opera and Ben Bennies orchestra listed across afternoon and evening time slots on multiple stations.

WAEC CBS Heywood Broun WEAP NEC WAV Wiz NBC Fibbes of the Opera Ben Bennie

Secretory Stimson apologizes to Italy for Butler remark

Secretary of State Stimson issues formal apology to Italy for Major General Smedley D. Butler's unauthorized remarks about Mussolini in Philadelphia on January 19. Navy orders Butler court martialed as Stimson explains the speech was unauthored and regrets are extended to Mussolini and the Italian people.

Martigus Stinson Smedley D. Butler United, States Marine Corps Philadelpha Mussolini Henry Li Stimson

Local appeal blames bonus for Red Cross agitation

Corry chapter appeals for drought relief contributions amid weak local economy. Citizens urged to donate any amount to support the national drive for 10 million dollars. Contributions may be mailed or left at local offices.

RED Cross Corry Middle West Middlewestern William Houghton West Wayne Street Thomas Giblin Maple Avenue Associated Gas & Electric System M. Howard

Two New Members for Kiwanis Club Inducted at Hotel Corry

Merle Israelson and Dr. A G Reese were inducted into the Kiwanis Club at the Ibnch eon meeting held today at the Hotel Corry. Clifton M. Howard spoke on Kiwanis ideals alongside Lawrence Davison, Forrest Kelster and Herbert Gulick. the Harvey family provided entertainment with Ellis Harvey and sons.

Kiwanis Club Ibncheon Hotel Corry Merle Israelson A. G. Reese Clut Lawrence Davison Forrest Kelster Herbert Gulick Clifton M. Howard Inwanis Harvey Famiy Ellis Harvey Ben Sons Bidward Max Harvey Baward Lab Neluced Iiton L Econ Anderson

Compensation Bill Approved For Time Spent In Prison

Frank Bowell, freed after 15 months in Moundsville State Penitentiary for a Marshall County bank robbery, will receive 1000 from the state for time served. The legislature in Charleston passed the bill to reimburse Howell with no opposition. misidentification with Dague led to his imprisonment. Howell was released January 14, and efforts to secure compensation followed.

United Press New Martinsville Frank Bowell Moundsville State Penitentiary Irene Schroeder Glenn Dague Charleston Howell Solons Marshall County Trene Schroeder Dague Lawrence County New Castle Brady Paul Pennsylvania

Gas Explosion Claims 29 Lives in Indiana Mine

In Little Belle Mine at Little Belle Mink, Indiana, 29 miners are dead after a blast described as a burning cyclone. Eighteen bodies were recovered, two men were rescued alive, and authorities say 11 more remain inside the mine as rescue workers continue operations.

Indiana Paul H. Karnes United Press Little Belle Mins Linton Infl Slive Little Betty BAS Slnld Don Burris Joe Wallace Earl Bedwell Wallac Burris Othier Bike Mine

Water supply dispute reaches Public Service Commission

Testimony concluded in the complaint by Leechburg's burgess alleging that Vandergrift Water Co service in Leechburg and Apollo remains unsatisfactory. Briefs due in 20 days and PSC decision to follow after hearings on lack of improvements since October. Experts testified lime content remained below adequate levels through January.

Public Service Commission United Press Pittsburgh Holing Ilind Burgess Leechburg Vandergrift Water Company Apollo EL €. Trax W.A.G. Eaton

Court martial for General Butler over Mussolini remarks

Secretary of the Navy ordered a general court martial for Major General Smedley C Butler after Italian ambassador Nere protested remarks about Premier Mussolini made in Philadelphia. The decision followed a briefing with Admiral John Hailihan and others at the Navy Department, with Butler to be confined to his Quantico post during proceedings.

United Press Washington Adams Smedley D. Butler Butler Marine Corps Buattico Way Nere Mussolini Italy Philadelphia Bendi. Buller Ernest Lee Jahncke Amira John Hailihan Eral Butler ne-Sentensia Sombamairtiel Smediey CO Crisen Fuller Putte Quantico Buller Navy Dame x Hhis Wile Quanticoit Army of Navy William Billy Mitchel Army Air Service Pittsburgh Corielius Vanderbilt, Jr Smedley C. Butler MéInnes Neilson Vanderbilt General Butler L America New York

Fractures Ankle in Fall at Ice Rink

Miss Phoebe Heyday Corry of R D 6 suffered a fracture of the right ankle after a fall at the ice rink near 8 West Columbus Avenue. She was removed to a doctor’s office for treatment and later sent home north of the city. Teagan, an employee at the Raymond Missi manufacturing office, will be kept at work for some time due to injuries.

Columbus Avenue Phoebe Heyday Corry Reyda Sity Hilge Tegan Raymond Missi~facturing Company

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Rice Namt Rlott Edwards Nolan Spencer Stephens Stephens Sehenmurrestensvontesser Murden Refuse Clarion Company Victory For Power Board Pinchot Road Fireg. O. P Sec’y Stimson United Stimbos Ormal Smedjey D. Butler Mir Svlini Rhila-delphia Secretary of the Navy Adan Giacomo Dé Martina State Department Martha Secretary of Treasury Allden Mills Treasury Ogden Mills Mellon Frank T. Hines Veterans Bureau Ways and Means Mills Senate Finance Committee Frank Howell Quantico Base Secretary of Navy IGE Phoebe Reyda W. Columbus Ave
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