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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1936

Page

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Woman and Paramour to Die Tonight in Osining Execution

Mrs Frances Creighton and her former paramour Everett Applegate face the electric chair for poisoning Applegate’s wife Adi with arsenic. A government commission deemed Creighton’s paralysis partly feigned, but Gov Lehman did not grant clemency. The couple, linked to a plan involving Ruth Creighton, will be executed at Sing Sing after trial and appeals.

United Press Ossining Frances Creighton Everett Applegate Sing Sing Herbert H. Lehman Mra. Creighton Lewis F. Lawes Creighton Applegate Nassau County American Legion Affairs Veterans Relief Bureau Adi Appleate

New Cigaret and Liquor Tax Bills Fought

Harrisburg a day of stalled action as both parties refused to sponsor cigarette and liquor tax increases recommended by the Republican Senate finance committee. The plan, led by Sen. John J. McClure, would fund part of a 45 million unemployment relief package after a 19 hour revenue study. Neither floor caucus explained the refusal to sponsor the measures in the House.

Morey J. Potter United Press Harrisburg House of Representatives Senate Finance Committee John J. McChuire Delaware McClure gald-Hills

Road to Ruin Power Output Sets New High

New York reports the Biison Institute weekly index shows power production peaked at 2,029,704,000 kilowatt hours for the week ending July 1, marking a 3.8 percent rise from the prior Independence holiday week and a 14.9 percent gain over the same week last year.

New York Bilison Mleetiie Institute

Senator Killed in Car Crash near Chippewa Falls

Chippewa Falls Wis July 16 Louis Murphy junior United States senator from Iowa was killed when his car ran into a ditch after a tire blew off near Mere tolay about 18 miles from here at 8 30 am Chief of Police Hew Gd Holte said. Police found Murphy fatality in the wreck continues on page Sevens.

United Press Chippewa Falls Wis Louis Murphy United States Iowa Mere Tolay Holte Murphy

A. F. L. Seeks Peaceful End to Lewis Split

Washington July 16 Organized labor moved to ease history’s deepest AFL split by reopening peace negotiations with John L. Lewis. The AFL Executive Council approved renewed talks with Lewis, with Edward F. McGrady and George Harrison joining the effort to avert a broader rift threatening 3.4 million members and substantial revenue.

Joe Alex Morris United Press Washington Organized Labor American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Wbor Lewis Federation Executive Council Committee For Industrial Organization Edward F. McGrady Federation C. T A. F. of L

Kentucky teachers may smoke, court rules in case

Ky officials report the Kentucky Court of Appeals, led by Justice Gus Thomas, ruled there is no law governing teachers’ right to smoke. The case concerns Carter County teachers Ruby Duncan Lena Erwin and Fay Caudill Simmons dismissed by the county board and granted an injunction against their dismissal.

Waited Press Hranefort Kentucky Gus Thomas Court of Appeals Carter County Board of Education Carter Circuit Court Ruby Duncan Lena Erwin Fay Caudill Simmons Carter County Board

Johnstown Girl Dies When Car Hits Tree

Miss Jeannette Lewis an 18 year old from Johnstown was killed instantly when the auto carrying four others left the road near Ebensburg and struck a tree. The four injured, three critically, include Ming Geraldine Moore Miss Mary Sarstarose and Miss Ida Keys. Driver Jack Gavnnone sustained lacerations and rib fractures as local hospitals treated skull fractures and other injuries.

Johnstown United Press Jeannette Lewis Ensburg Ming Geraldine Moore Mary Sarstarose Misa Ida Keys Jack Gavnnone

Attempt to line up Carp with new party

Cleveland July 16 Challenging President Roosevelt as liar and betrayer ridiculing Alf Landon and linking him to Communism's Browder Father Coughlin today endorsed Lemke Union party candidate for president at Townsend convention. Coughlin Townsend doctor Smith breakfast conferenced to back Lemke. Townsend board directors oppose moving Townsend to Lemke.

Lyle C. Wilson United Press Public Hall Cleveland Roosevelt Alf. M. Landon Earl Browder Charles Coughlin Townsend Pension Plan Willam Lemke Union Party United States Father Coughlin Francis B Townsend Lemke Dr. Townsend

King Calmy Continues Desp ite Close

London July 16 A middle aged eccentric leaped at King Edward VIII during a royal procession near Buckingham Palace flourishing a revolver and shouting protest. Police overpowered him as the king rode on in the Grenadier Guards uniform after the colors ceremony. Mahon, a London journalist, was held for eight days on charges of unlawful possession of firearms with intent to endanger life.

Clifford L. Day United Press London Edward VIII Buckingham Palace Scotland Yard George Andrew Mahon Fle Bow Street Mahon Grenadier Guards Hyde Paris Scotlan Yard Kiin Stander Althoug Evening Star Ee Ronvuntion Hamal Thom Duke of York John Aird Sir John Sergison Brooke

Heat wave to hit western Pennsylvania this weekend

Weather service reports a new heat wave moving toward Western Pennsylvania. W.8. Brotzman, U.S. meteorologist, says high readings will arrive from the middle west by tomorrow or Saturday, ending the current cooler spell. Forecasters warn of rising death toll and wider drought impact as Dakota heat intensifies.

United Press Pittsburgh W. 8 Brotzman U. S Chicago

Man Bitten on Lip by Canine

William Clark of R D 2 was bitten on the lower lip by a dog today and is recovering at home with no ill effects expected. Ed Mould was kicked by a horse at Blaine Kine farm Beavers Jam and sustained no fracture after street exam at Cory hospital.

William Clark Hig Dot Blaine Kine Beavers Jam Cory Hospital Lid Street Epca

Permanent System of Crop Insurance Urged

Secretary Wallace plans a permanent federal crop insurance system to shield farmers from lean year losses. The move follows the New Deal experiment in crop management and the current drought, as disclosed by an official source. Continued on Page Eight.

Joseph Mh Baind United United Press Washington Secretary of Agriculture A. Wallace New Deal Wallace

Landon to tour East in mid August as Knox heads West

United Press reports the Republican campaign plans for Gov. Alfred Landon of Kansas to tour the East in mid August with running mate Frank Knox. Knox will head toward the Pacific coast, beginning with events in Indiana and Huntington West Virginia, while Landon speaks near his birthplace in Pennsylvania and New York. The pair will aim to slice overlapping campaign stops and acceptances as they wind across the country.

Topbera Kan Republican Party Alt M. Landon Kansas Frank Knox Chicago Pacific Northwest G. OP London West Middlesex New York Boston Knox Connersville Ind Huntington W. Va

Journal launches four page weekly comic supplement

The Journal today inaugurates a four page comic supplement of tabloid size issued weekly. If popular with readers especially youngsters it is hoped to increase the paper to eight pages by September or November.

Septumber Notober

Constable Slayer Shot By Police in Lancaster

Charles Lutz, 45, believed deranged, shot Lancaster county constable Almer Hall while Hall attempted to serve a warrant at Lutzs Paradise home. Lutz was then shot by two Columbia state policemen arriving at the scene and is in critical condition with a bullet in his head and arm.

Lancaster Charles Lutz Almer Hall Paradise Here Lutz Columbia

Ely Meets Hamilton In New Deal Era Political Clash

Former Massachusetts governor Joseph R. Ely a New Deal Democrat and Liberty League member met Republican National Committee Chairman John D. Hamilton in Springpieud Mass. on July 16. Ely, ally of Alfred E. Smith, discussed backing Gov. All M. Landen while signaling plans to push the stamp for Landen's candidacy.

Unite Yess Springpieud Mass Govrnor Joseph R. Ely Alfred B. Smith John D.M. Hamilton American Liberty League All M. Landen

Relief Orders Mailed For 4300 Erie_area Recipients

Relief recipients in Curry and nearby areas received belated orders today and yesterday. Erie Crawford counties district sent 4300 orders from Erie offices Wednesday morning after a relist appropriation was signed by Governor Earle. Each order averaged about five dollars, totaling roughly 21500 dollars for city and vicinity. Distribution will continue steadily with 91ers to be dispatched Monday and Tuesday, then ongoing without interruption.

Curry and Vicinity Erie Erie Crawford Counties George O H. Earle Relle Eck

Tighe Steel Leader Faces Hot Opposition

The veteran Michael F. Tighe seeks a second term as president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. He draws two opponents, B. Bennett of Granite City and Edward W. Miller of Pittsburgh, after his petition arrived near the filing deadline.

United Press Pittsburgh Michael F. Tighe Tern Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Tighe B. &. Bennett Granite City Edward W. Miller Thomas Hopkins Arthur Skidmore J. P. Harris Portsmouth Louis Leonard

Ten Year Peace Plan New Goal of Mussolini

Rome reports Benito Mussolini is drafting a ten year peace plan for Italy Germany France and Britain to stabilize Europe. He aims for a four power pact to prevent a continental war and keep the League of Nations status debated as he weighs rejoining if conditions are met. He plans to retire to Rocca Della Camminate to refine the draft. Adolf Hitler may rejoin the League on equal terms.

Stewart Brown United Press Rome Promice Benito Mussolini Italy Germany France Great Britain Mussolni Tubilant Ths Ethiopia League of Nations Muscolini Rocca Della Camminate

Rotary Club Outing at Mayflower Lodge Findley Late

The Corry Rotary Club and families enjoyed an afternoon and evening outing at Mayflower Lodge the Findley Late home of Mr and Mrs B Rafter. Games swimming and visiting followed a lawn picnic dinner. President 5 b Morrow will attend the Conference of Presidents and Secretaries of the 27th district in Kitchener N Y on Monday and Tuesday.

Corry

Ethiopian Guerrillas Terrorize Addis Ababa

Paris dispatches report Ethiopian guerrillas threaten Addis Ababa and Harar as Italian forces retreat. Graziani reportedly wounded amid rumors of Ethiopian attacks on Addis Ababa, Harar and Dianakil region ambushes. Imru prepares to advance from Gore with reorganized forces toward the capital.

Addis Ababa Harar Res Imru Gore Dianakil Rome Africa Graziana

Townspeople Invite Roosevelt to Speak at Public Hall

Following Father Coughlins attack on major party candidates the town council voted to invite President Roosevelt Governor Landon and Norman Thomas to address the meeting The program also includes Representative William Lemke on Sunday in Cleveland Ohio July 16

United Press Public Hall Cleveland Charles B. Coughlins Townsend Pension Plan National Convension Roosevelt Alf M. Landon Norman Thomas Wnt. Lemke Union Party

New Orleans Court Maintains Labor Ruling

The Fifth U S Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its original decision upholding the Wagner Connery Inkor relations act and denied later challenges by Laughlin and others, keeping the labor ruling intact in New Orleans.

New Orleans United Press Fifth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Jf and Laughlin

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