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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

3

Mass Evictions Reported in Mine Fields

Pittsburg July 7 The mine rs relief committee of the trisstate area has called a meeting at the workers center here Thursday night to discuss coping with mass evictions and widespread starvation among sliding aliens. Brisker said more than 200 families have been put out and 3 000 additional eviction notices served in the strike area. Six striking miners were jailed today in default of bond and will have hearings before Justice Park Mil in Aspinwall. Andy Mullsong was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon with a blackjack found in his pocket and bonds set at 1 000. The five others are charged with stoning cars bearing miners to Creighton mine last Thursday. names listed Creighton residents.

Pittsburgh Miners Relief Committee of Trisstate Brisker Justice of Peace Park Mil Aspinwall Andy Mullsong Creighton Mine Chester Corsi George Sarmes Carlo Frank Luciano Jack Tardy Creighton

Appointed Mayor Frank England to serve until November

Frank T. England, formerly superintendent of finance, was appointed mayor by City Council at last evening's meeting and will serve until the November election.

Frank T. England City Calnnell Serge Unti

Seize $10,000 Brewery At Erie One Arrested

Prohibition agents seized a large brewery at 9b1 Hastansty Values 4b $10,000 in Erie. One man, Brin Iily, held in custody after a raid described as a major operation. The brewery reportedly included high risk equipment and thousands of gallons of mash and beer, with two other men connected to the case. Investigators say more arrests and conspiracy charges are expected.

BRIN Omerian I Huge Judeea Ater Mit Reiley Waynu Natl SelTey W Sth Ast le Treees Wood Firte Dry Jon Raphelly Aly Helaure Sundey Saul Lee

Progress in US literacy despite lingering illiteracy

The passage notes historical literacy gains in the United States with figures showing literacy rising from 4.3 percent illiteracy by 1820 to 20 percent in 1870 and remaining lower in later decades. It argues illiteracy persists due to choices and lack of suitable education, but highlights a trend of increasing attention, more people addressing the issue, and stronger efforts to provide education for all.

United States

Postwar Plans and the Looming Debt Reset

A reflective, skeptical column traces postwar plans from Versailles to the Dawes and beyond. It argues that clearing war debts is endless, with new schemes likely and eventual efforts to erase past separations, while nations grow weary of perpetual payments for dead wars.

COME PADDLING ON A LONG RIVER JOURNEY

Dick Grant and James Lasay canoe from Chicago toward an unspecified finish, traversing Lakes Erie Huron and Michigan and routing via Mississippi Gulf Florida Atlantic Hudson and Erie Canal. They have covered about 5000 miles since last September and press on with youth’s spirit. The piece notes their ambition and endurance as American youth pursue the voyage for adventure.

Dick Grant Jamse' Lasay Chicuzo Atretch Lakes Erie Huron Micagun Mississippi Florida Atlantic Hudson Erie Canal Great Lakes

Daily Lessons in English by W. L. Gordon

A compact reading notes common English usage and word study from Daily Lessons in English. It highlights misused phrases such as We have your order and some will receive prompt attention and suggests proper forms like and it will reverve. Also explains pronunciation quirks and common misspellings for words such as populace versus populous. The daily item promotes expanding vocabulary by mastering one word at a time and features counteract as a sample word with focused usage.

A Puzzle on Apples and a Day’s Problem

A man bought apples at 120 a dozen, and if he had received more for the same sum, they could have cost him to a dozen. The answer to yesterday’s problem is 65 pounds. The note mentions ratio of weights 180 to 210 and 210 to 480 plus deer. an outline says 180 to 270 equals 210.

Inerstore

Twenty Years Ago Ae Taken From Journal Files

Twenty years ago July 1914 reports from East Main street accident where a horse ran away and struck a telegraph pole near the R Palmer store. Corry ladies led by Mrs Hartiet Horn had a close call when an automobile driven by her overturned in a ditch near Northeast morning injuring several. The Crescents traveled to Union City to play the Red Stars. Hill to pitch for Corry. Erie ran a special train to Ningarl Palle. Kenneth Gould now runs his labor on Lake Columbus. The ney Uoal ducks at a new pier near hotel lands at Bert Dunbury's at Recreation Park. Detectives pursue the gang that robbed the P and Bi mall team at Five Mile Curve. seven suspects west of Bele held for questioning. Alfred Shitzer of Meadville to learn city duties on local work. Father Graham, former assistant to Putney Lonerean at St Thomas church, died yesterday at Niagara Pally.

Kenneth Gould Columbus Phe Ney Ise Premeryue Bert Dunbury's Recocation Park Philadelphia and the Railroad P. and Bi. Mall Five Mile Curve Winsfar Hire H Im Bele

LOOK AND LEARN 4 Answers from a learning page

The fourth U S president was James Madison St Louis is nicknamed Moon City A maverick is a branded stray cow used in the West A peck equals four quarts The ancient Chinese built the long wall for defense and border protection

United States U. S James Madison St. Louis

Hindenburg Thanks Hoover for Debt Holiday Greeting

President Hindenburg sends thanks to President Hoover for the United States debt holiday. The German message credits Hoover's initiative for a peaceful, cooperative era and expresses sincere wishes for global stability. The note, dated July 7 from Neubrück, West Prussia, emphasizes gratitude and hopeful relations.

United Fires Neubuck West Prussia Paul von Hindenburg Hoover United States

Noted editor John Brisben Walker dies at 63

Noted editor John Brisben Walker, famed for popularizing Cosmopolitan, dies in York at age 63 after a brief illness. Born in Pennsylvania in 1847, he served briefly at West Point before an action-filled career in journalism and publishing.

John Brisben Walker New York York Walker Pennsylvania Cane United States Military Academy West Point Washington China Cosmopolitan Magazine Torytown Orient Pittsburgh Life Denver

Injuries Fatal To Woman In Jamestown Auto Crash

Mrs Sophia Garlson Strandell aged 61 dies after a broken back and other injuries from a Sunday collision on Westfield Hill. She is survived by husband Herman Strandell who drove the car, sister Mrs Axel Berg, and brothers Gust Carlson Detroit and Charles Mart Chicago. Others in the car, Mr and Mrs Charles Soute, sustained minor injuries. Mrs Spute treated for scalp wound and discharged.

Jamestown Sophia Garlson Strandell Maple Street Westfield Hill Strandell Herman Stran- Gell Axel Bérg Gust Carlson Detroit Charles Mart Chicago Charles Soute Monroe Street Afra Spite WCA Spute T Ie

Missing chorus girl Evelyn Wilson alive in New York

Evelyn Wilson, 22, reported missing in New York City, is alive and well, according to Police Lieutenant Carlinit who halted the search. He calls prior rednaped fears a hoax and says Wilson is in safe hands in New York.

H Vanston Evelyn Wilson Devis New York City Carlinit Inday Wils Wilson Harry Wil 800

Former Warren oil magnate Patrick White dies in South

Patrick Justin White, 53, longtime Warren financier and benefactor, died in Shreveport Louisiana Friday after a weeklong illness from typhoid fever. Born near Stoneham on the Warren Schofield road, he partnered with his brother Thomas to build the White Bioil business, achieving success across Texas, Kansas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. His widow and community note his charity and influence in local business.

Warucunn Patrick Justin White Bron Thomas Eim Street Pennsylvania Avenue Shreveport Warret Mr. Whitefivdas Nn Henge Warren-Schofield Road Stoneham Patrick White Thomas Texa Kansas Arkansas Olahoma

Eight Arrestees in Strike Disorder Charge Arraignment Set

Eight men will be arraigned in Aspinwall justice court tomorrow on charges from a strike disruption involving Green and Yellow cabs. The Parmelee company accuses them of interfering with taxi operations and several face felonious assault and battery counts. Police seek two more suspects linked to cab harassment and a stone-throwing incident.

United Press Pittsburgh Justice's Court Aspinwall Parmelee Company North Side

Cyclist Killed in Crash North of Kane

Two young men, Jon Bennett of Bradford and Johnson, riding a tandem motorcycle, skidded on a slippery Kane Mount Jewett highway segment five miles north of Kane. Bennett died within 40 minutes after being hit by a Franklin sedan driven by Dr. J Jones. Johnson survived with a compound leg fracture.

Warren Osward Jo Anton Robinson Dartmouth Street Kane Community Hospital Kane-Mt. Jewett Kane Jon Bennett Bradford Johnson J. Jones Franklin Bennett Kane Hospital Trane DuBois Jonson

Crosley Named Deputy 10 Rule Wharrisburg

In Harrisburg on July 7 the appointment of D. B. Crosley of Paxtang as deputy superintendent of public instruction was announced by Dr. James N. Rule. Crosley, an eleven year veteran of the department, will oversee auditing and distribution of school subsidies and other duties. He succeeds Rule as secretary to the council while Rule becomes president. Crosley is a Syracuse University graduate with further study at Columbia University.

Wharrisburg D. B. Crosley Paxtangy James N. Rule Pennsylvania Crosley Educational Department Rule Syracuse University Columbia University Shoals

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wu Ih Aiea Erie Big Fellows W. L. Gordon A. G. Albro East Main Street R. Palmer Corry Hartiet Horn Charles Pain C. A. Stennett A.B. Mead Nort Crescents Union City Red Stars Hill The Ningarl Palle Alfred Shitzer Meadville Pather Graham Putney Lonerean St.homas Niagara Pally Hindenburg Carideo Vera Imogene Wiley Columbia Miss Prank Caridéo Notre Dame Mississippi Women's College Warren Oil South Newhouse “Shoehouse Saga Nainsock Frank C. Chapin & Sons North Center St
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