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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

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England Becomes Interim Mayor and City Council Reorganized

England named interim mayor and longtime finance superintendent, joining Starr as finance chief. Hammond appointed public safety head, with Mulcarick and Awdilnims remaining in streets and property. Council proceeds with routine business, tax, and safety matters as the vacancy process continues after Mayor Alexiou’s death.

England Leemne Corry Werve G. L. Alex Index Worth Hammond Sir. Migland Nance Hammond Geherdt GE Finance Alexiou Wen Jaca W.C. V Imperial Hotel West Main Street Shirt Muldericie EhSt Alexanddry

Nineteen Injured as Indian Train Derails Near Kalka

A United Press report says nineteen people were injured when a train to Simla derailed and rolled over 100 feet at Baragh near Kalka. A separate item identifies a drowned girl from Pittsburgh as Jie Kuap, 12, of Braddock, seen jumping from Rankin Bridge.

United Press DELHT India Simla Previnice Baragh Kalka Pittsburgh Monongahela River Jie Kuap Braddock Rankin Bridge

Boys Attempt Fire at School in Juvenile Vandalism Case

Police report shows two 12 year old boys and others planned to ignite Wairview School during two weeks of vandalism. Although matches used were left in a room, a fire was not started. Parents aided cleanup as officials assess total damage over several days.

Wairview

Stimson Docks Mellon Praised at Naples

Naples July 7 Col Henry L Stimson United States secretary of state in Europe on a tour of business and pleasure arrived at Naples aboard the Conte Grande. He met Ambassador Garrett and others and planned a Rome visit to confer with Dino Grandi. Stimson said the Paris accord is a great step for economic welfare while reiterating his non political mission. Premier Laval began studying the dodger accord with Mellon and Wallers Edge to cover German deliveries and uphold the Young plan amid mixed reactions from European powers.

United Press Naples Henry L. $Uimson United States Europe New York John A. Garrett Garratt Taitians Ie Fhreign Uner S:il Stinson Rome Dino Grandi Stimson Garrett Paris Grand Mussolini Coronel Stimson United Press Parts Pierre Laval Andrew W. Mellon France Mellon

Woodruff Named to Pennsylvania Public Service Commission

Harrisburg July 7 George W Woodruff former attorney general of Pennsylvania and governor Pinchot adviser is named to the state public service commission He will replace Charles H Young of New Castle whose term expired July 1 His commission dates from July 16 Woodruff praised for public utility expertise and willingness to serve the people of the commonwealth He was born February 28 1864 in Susquehanna County and educated at Mount Field Normal School and local colleges He taught school before and after college.

United Press Harrisburg George W. Woodruff Pennsylvania Pinchot T the State Public Service Commission Thage Woodruff Charles H. Young New Castle Woodruff Penindylvania Mant~field Bla Gradys Fon

Federal raids seize beer and gin at The Meadows resort

Federal prohibition agents raided The Meadows at Findley Lake last night seizing seven pints of beer two quarts of ale a quart of gin and a quantity of alcohol. John Loveland’s roadside stand at Little Corry was also sampled and may face action after Buffalo analysts assess the beer. Root and his wife were named in warrants though she was away in Ohio. Root appeared before U S Commissioner Edward R Bootey in Jamestown and plans to bond for federal court. Authorities suggest this raid is the first in a broader push to shut down lakefront drinkeries as further visits to other alleged dispensers are anticipated.

Findley Lake Chautauqua County Meadows Lee Ri Root Acme John Loveland Little Corry Buffalo the Meadows Root Ohio Dey U. S Edward R. Bootey Jamestown Bond Loveland Corry New York State

National Air Tour Planes At Bradford

Bradford Pe July 7 With Rodgers Field Pittsburgh as the next objective of the seventh annual national air tour the 14 pilots still competing for the 12000 in prize money and the Ford trophy were tuning up today ready to take off at 10 a.m. est the alp vasavan will continue to Wheeling W VI for the night after a short stop in Pittsburgh Harry L Russell present holder of the mdse B Ford reliability trophy has continued to build up his lead taken at the start When the limes were checked here last night J H Martin in a Ford plane was second Eddie Schneider in a Cessna third Lowell R Bayles Geebee fourth Harvey Mummert Mercury fifth Jack Story BuhI Air sedan sixth William Lancaster in a Bird seventh Eddie Stuson Stinson Junior eighth Lee Geilbach Birth ninth Joe Meehan Great Lakes tenth George Dickson Arronca eleventh Wallen Henderson BuhI Bull Pup twelfth Leonard Flow Bird thirteenth Charles Sugg Bull Bull Pup fourteenth Besides the 14 contesting planes As many more ships are maing the tour carrying officials The tour started in Detroit July 4 and will fin ish there July 26

Pittsburgh Wheeling Harry Russell United Press Bradford Rodgers Field Alp Vasavan W. VI William Lancaster

Columbus Farmer Seriously Injured by Mowing Machine Blade

Bark Wickwire, a Columbus farmer, was badly injured when a mower knife tore from a belt and struck his face while he sharpened a mower. He suffered a fractured upper jaw and severe facial lacerations and was taken to Corry hospital in serious condition, with some signs of improvement reported later in the day.

Bark Wickwite Qumumbus Corry Columbus Ine Keelle Lbs Wickwire Corry Hospital

England to Seek Return to City Council in New Term

Mayor Frank T England elected by city council to serve until a successor is named after Mayor Alexander's death will run for council in the coming primary and general election. Petitions circulate to place England on Democratic and Republican tickets.

Frank T. England C. L. Alexander Rngland Milland Alexander England Avery Council Ngland

Rail magnates meet to hasten consolidation

New York July seven executives of eastern railroads pooled efforts to speed the planned consolidation of four large trunk line systems. Attendees from Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio Nickel Plate discussed splitting about 100 short lines and potential I C C submission while final details remain to be settled. A key issue, Pennsylvania demand for trackage rights on Nickel Plate along Lake Drie, nears agreement. The meeting focused on driving the consolidation forward and resolving major cross line disputes.

United Press New York Eastern Railroads Abot Pennsylvania New Yorks Central Baltimore and Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Lake Drie Wan Tople

Eight ten dollar gold pieces found in building repair

During remodeling at the Boston House on Main and First, workers uncovered eight ten dollar gold pieces beneath the floor of the old building. The coins were reportedly saved in a special container and may have dropped through a crack in the floor.

Boston House Main Street First Guenna Wes Evseis

Patriotism Topic Headlines Rotary Club luncheon

Rev Gilbert L Boyd new pastor of First Presbyterian Church spoke to Rotary Club members at the Hotel Corry today. He urged a broadened patriotism that respects other nations and promoted closer ties among great powers as steps toward international harmony. President Paul Mullen outlined plans for the year during a 15 minute address. C B Morgan of Titusville Rotary Club attended as a guest.

Rotary Club Hotel Corry Gilbert L. Boyd First Presbyterian Church Boyd Paul Mullen Service Club C.B. Morgan Titusville

Coal Operators Meet With Lamont Conference Invited

About two thirds of the bituminous coal operators invited to a conference by Secretary of Commerce Lamont accepted. The meeting to discuss the industry’s problems is expected to be held in Bassete or nearby, according to informed officials. The report cites good authority on the expected date and venue.

Ey Wince Creso Washington Secretary of Commerce Lamont

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Highlighted

Five radio programs airing across CBS NBC networks feature Kale Smith at WABC and Sanderson and Crumit at WEAF. Henry George Orchestra and the Wit ensemble join southern airs, with Little Tick Little on WEHAF at 7:15 pm.

WABC CBS Network Kale Smith

Reach Accord With France On Debt Holiday

Washington reports a worldwide push led by President Hoover to suspend World War I debt payments. France accepts in principle. other nations had agreed earlier. The plan retroactive to July 1 lasts until June 30, 1932, delaying about 200 million dollars in international payments and shielding Germany from collapse.

Joseph H. Baird United Press Washington Hoover France Paris Germany Hooyse United States

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Federal Dry Starr Finance F. T. England Stimson Docks W- D. Hustead Uniontown Ames Darling Young Presbyterian Church Radio Entertainments Atv Stimsum Admanistration Geneva Whce International Chamber of Commerce
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