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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1928

Page

6

Hickman Trial Law Questioned as Unconstitutional

California experts debate the validity of the revised penal code used to try Edward Hickman for murder. The defense seeks to bolster an insanity plea while the district attorney calls the code generally weak, as depositions on Hickman’s upbringing and environment are introduced to support the insanity defense.

Dan Campbell United Press Los Angeles Calif William Howard Hickman Marion Pariser California Hickman Hahn Asa Keys Yeagton Richard Cantillonaldo Hickmans Becky Buck Edward Irvin Harris Arkansas Eadward the Fox Phy Adane Artie Smith Kansas City Id Richmond Otto Dubach J. L. Mgblin Rebecca Tomlin G. Leslie Mth Marion G. Huscher

Authors Club Review Books of the Season in Library

Mrs. Frank Hepler joined the Authors Club at the regular meeting in the library building with ten members present. Wilms Rich reviewed Schopenhauer and Mrs. Thomas briefed on best sellers of the month including Claire Ambier, Adam and Eve, The Bridge of San Luis Rey, A President is Born, and Rebel Lion, followed by a general discussion of the books and late titles.

Frank Hepler Authors Club Mise Wilms Rich Schopenhawer

Gas station owner jailed for tax collection failure

Wilkes Barre January 31 Charles Pital gasoline filling station proprietor began a three month jail term for failing to account for 1285 in gasoline tax he had collected. He was also fined $100.

Wilkes Barre Chas. Pital Pital

Six Die in Newton Explosion Toll Rises to Six

United Press reports a West Newton blast wrecking a home and store left six dead including Salvatore Lacava and family members. Newton health inspector Leonard Dy and grocer Vincenzo Caterino among the injured. investigators probe explosion cause, with state chemist deeming dynamite likely, no bombing motive found.

United Press Mins Walter L. Wedger

Kephart Won't Oppose Reed In Senate Race

Philadelphia January 41 Justice John W. Kephart of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court announced he would not seek the Republican nomination for the U S Senate in the coming primaries. It is expected that Senator David A. Reed will announce his candidacy tomorrow.

United Press Philadelphia John VW Kephart Pennsylvania Supreme Court United States Senate Brajl Pennsylvania David A. Reed

Fragmented phrase about British empire naming

The text discusses the informal use of the term empire to describe the British realm and clarifies that the king is not titled emperor. It notes the aggregation of territories and governmental units under the crown and emphasizes naming conventions.

England

Opinion Sought on Renaming Roosevelt Highway Cropped Letter

Citizens of Corry and surrounding towns weigh sentiment on renaming Roosevelt Highway. The Roosevelt Highway Association seeks input via the Corry Motor Club, with Kane and other cities opposing a name change. Local residents urged to submit opinions or suggestions as the February 2 deadline nears per Geo B Dusinberre, President.

Corry Motor Club Themr Aalves Roosevelt Highway New York State Patinderpala Kisown Corry Iamen H. Wright Motor Club C.F. Brown Liu Roosevelt Highway Browning Pennsylvania Geographic Board Ny Bureau Secretary of Internal Affairs Roosevelt Roosevelt Boullevard Londitge Philadelphia Chambers of Commerce Mure Roosevelt Highway Association Geo

Readers Meet Yesterday With Miss Crook

Readers met yesterday with Miss Crook for their usual Monday afternoon meeting. The program centered on textiles with Mrs. Patterson presenting an article on cotton and its history from the Civil War era to today. Miss Emma Crook discussed wool and linen traditions, and the group ended by guessing textile samples. Mrs. Ragon correctly named the most pieces and received a handmade basket.

Myssamme Crook George Patterson Emma Grook Thomas Ragon Miks Crook Mrs. Gronner

Fraternal Home Insurance Society Holds Installations

The Fraternal Home Insurance Society held installation ceremonies last evening with officers installed by past president Harry L. Kimmey. Officers include President Mary Kimmey, Vice President Hunter Jones, Chaplain Archie Miller, Recording Secretary Mary Bensink, Financial Secretary Edna Brown, Treasurer Dan Brown, Marshal Clarence Marlson, Guard Elizabeth Jones, Sentry George Wings. A meeting of financial secretaries and deputies of District No. 7 occurs tonight at the Johnson House in Union City with a banquet at six and a business session to follow. Supreme President Ghatlea F. Jekal is reportedly expected.

Fraternal Home Insurance Society Harry L. Kimmey Mary Kimmey Hunter Jones Archie Miller Mary Bensink Edna Brown Dan Brown Clarence Marlson Elizabeth Jones George Wings Organization of District Johnson House Union City Ghatlea F. Jekal

Funeral of Mrs Fuller

Funeral services for Esther A. Muller who died Friday at her daughter’s home 216 South Center were held Monday at 2 PM at Mrs Ei Wilkinson’s home 983 North Center with Rev L J Bighmey of Columbus Community church officiating. Interment Pine Grove cemetery. Bearers were James Fuller Connie Higgins Harry Lamona and A O Sandburg. Attendees from out of town included Mr and Mrs James Fuller Mr and Mrs C F Puller Lottsville PA Mrs Ollie York and Harry Wilkinson Mrs Mildred Swanson Pittsfield Mrs Arlene Lindstrom Jamestown Mrs Mary Mead and Rev L J Highmey of Columbus.

Esther A. Muller Harry Lamona South Center Street Ei. Wilkinson North Center Street Rev. L. 3. Bighmey Columbus Community Church Pine Grove Cemetery James Puller Connie Higgins A. O. Sandburg James Fuller C. TF. Puller Lottsville Ollie York Harry Wilkinson Youngsville Mildred Swanson Pittsfield Arlene Lindstrom Jamestown Mary Mead L. J. Highmey Columbus

Willis Starts Work on 1928 Budget Plan

Willis, county controller, began the 1928 budget work noting a need for 20000 extra to operate next year. Salaries rose for court stenographers, district attorney staff addition and other new costs lifted the total to about 1180000 used last year. No provision yet for courthouse or TB home. bonding powers may be used for those projects. company owners discussed sale with New York interests. Spring Water Co of Kane Way formed in 1886.

Wils ‘Lis Nore Willis Perenne New York Spring Water Company Kane Way State of

Kanewater Company Sold to Capitalists

Kane, Jan 31 The Spring Water company office announced that control has passed to a group of New York capitalists. Transfer of stock ownership is contracted subject to legal investigation. Names of buyers and sums involved were not disclosed.

Kane Spring Water Company New York Capitaltate Hat Mam Uthilh

Mother and Child Hurt in Auto Crash on Edinboro Road

Mrs Minnie Wils suffered two broken ribs and her daughter Dorothy Hills a broken rib when their car overturned after a collision with another vehicle on the Edinboro road just south of Shadowland Sunday afternoon. The Bailey operated car collided with Donovan's car after skidding into a ditch. Miss Ellis and Mrs Ellis, also injured, were treated at the Bailey home then taken home.

Eris Jan Minnie Wils Dorothy Hills Edinboro Shadowland Hills Robert Bailey J. A. Donovan Donovan Miss Ellis Mrs. Ellis Bailey

New Castle Jewelry Robbery Suspects Held

Richard Cowan and Brad G. Anderson, both charged with burglary robbery and larceny and possessing stolen goods, are held in New Castle awaiting hearing. They were arrested in connection with a jewelry theft from A. C. Hoyt, a New Castle millionaire, with several thousand dollars in loot recovered.

New Castle Richard Cowan Brad G. Anderson Omaha Neb A. C. Hoyt New Caatre Hoyt

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