Thousands Perish as Yangtze Flood Spreads Destruction
United Press dispatch from Hankow, China, July 31, reports Yangtze floodwaters killing thousands across Hankow Wuchang and surrounding farming regions. Panic and looting fears rise as the river swells into an inland sea with martial rule in effect and widespread property damage.
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United Press Hankow
China
Yangtze
Yangtze Valley
Mai
Wuchang
Haakow
Ursu
Hankow
Hinyang
R. R. Takes Effect Sunday With New Timetable
Local railroad offices report a revised timetable effective Sunday August. All express trains will be discontinued after tomorrow. Eastbound No 14 will carry passengers between Meadville and Salamanca during event months. Westbound No 13 will switch to No 7 with departure moved up about three hours, Corry 11 62.
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File
Corry
Hina Bean
Meadville
Iowan Scores in Corn Market Mystery
Chicago July 31 reports a man who tricks the corn market with uncanny skill, likened to the legendary old Hutch. Story outlines millions made in corn and hints at intrigue surrounding the market manipulation.
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United Press
Chicago
Greensburg
Pearl Spaschal
Paxtown
Thomas M Howell
Youngtown
Mg. Stanley ‘Trout
Ibrothman
Ray
Poisoning Probe on Farms Near City Near Spring Creek
State authorities and local veterinarians investigate seven cattle deaths on D. G. Curtis farm near Spring Creek. Cattle owners include Josp B Patterson and W H Crawford. Early belief of deliberate poisoning gave way to potential natural poisons in pasture. A Meadeville representative will assist. Earlier years report similar losses. incident tied to pasture vegetation fears.
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D. G. Curtis
Spring Creek
Josp B. Patterson
John Taylor
Kane State Police
Erie
W. H Crawford
Falterson
Curtis Farm
Meégdville
Prosperity Checks Circulation Planned in Corry
Prosperity Checks will circulate in Corry starting tomorrow with 80 days and $9000 to change hands. Prominent professionals back the scheme, checks require 80 endorsements before cashing, and each check aims to generate extensive local business activity through a cooperative movement.
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Tnere
Corry
Capone Withdraws Guilty Plea in Tax Case
In Chicago on July 31 Federal Judge James H Wilkerson allowed Al Capone to withdraw his guilty plea in the income tax case while delaying decision on the probation conspiracy plea until September. Capone was not present in court though ordered to attend as U S marshals could not locate him on short notice. The liquor conspiracy case involving 5000 violations was ordered remanded to the federal grand jury for possible indictments with a higher penalty.
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United Press
Chicago
James H. Wilkerson
Scarface
al Capone
Wilkerson
Capone
Grand Jury
U. S
Als
Federal Grand Jury
Redding to Face Federal Court on Prohibition Charges
Redding, Corry, held for the September Federal grand jury on two counts of violating the Prohibition Act. U S Commissioner Enoch Filer and Erie dispatches report he formerly lived on Shady Avenue and his residence was raided after agents bought liquor and seized more. He was bound over to the next term and released on $2,000 bail.
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Corry
U.S
Enoch Filer
Redding
U. S
Erie Dispatches
Shady Avenue
Erie
Prohibition
Troopers Halt Disturbance at Harmarville Mine Pickets
July 31 Pittsburgh dispatch reports state police restored order in Harmarville after deputy sheriffs halted three truckloads of striking miners aiming to picket the Cheswick Station mine of Consumers Coal Company. Troops directed protesters from two more trucks as tear gas bombs and gunfire erupted amid 100 marchers.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Harmarville
Cheswick Station
Consumers Coal Company
Poisoning outbreak hits picnic crowd at Lancaster club
Dozens fall ill after a park picnic drawing more than 12 000 people from Reading, Lancaster and surrounding towns. By night, at least 76 reported sickness with 11 in Reading area hospitals. Victims include H B Wolfe Mabel Norris Andrew Breneman and Patty Caffarillo. Emergency crews rushed patients to hospitals and treated others at home.
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Reading
Lancaster Automobile Club
Carsonia
H. B. Wolfe
Akron
Mabel Norris
Frank H. Echternach
Lancaster
Andrew Breneman
Millersville
Clara Welk
Denver
Pau Welk
Jean Mortis
Colorado mine workers cut wage scale in 16 percent cut
Rockefeller controlled Colorado Fuel and Iron Company prepared a wage reduction plan for miners two months after opposing cuts. The proposed 16 percent cut would bring daily pay from about $6.20 down to $5.20. The Rocky Mountain Fuel Company claims the cut is forced by competitive conditions. The firm, a leading nonunion producer, maintains a wage scale about $18 a day higher than unionized rivals.
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Sy Unica Rress
Denver
Colo
Rockefeller Controlled
Colorain Fuel and Tron Company
United Mine Workers
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Army worm menaces oat crop reports near Clymer
Corry farmers report army worm infestation appearing on farms near Clymer in Clarion county. Chautauqua agent C Kenneth Bullock notes worms crawl under debris by day and attack oat heads, risking 50 percent plus damage. Farmers monitor crop closely and plan quick harvests to deter spread.
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Corry
Clarion County
Clymer
C. Kenneth Bullock
Credit Exchange to Sponsor Free Movie at Rex Theatre
Worth Hammond announced the Garry Credit Exchange will sponsor a free tree program of talking pictures at the Rex theatre Monday afternoon at 2 30. Several film reels will be shown and Gerry Exchange members are invited to attend. The program is free to all.
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Worth Hammond
Garry Credit Exchange
Rex Theatre
Gerry Merchant
Exchange
Traffic light approved for North Corry intersection
Merle Israelson, local electrical contractor, won the bid to install a traffic signal at the North Center street and Columbus avenue intersection. Four bids were received from Israelson, Stout, Price, and Gentilman. City officials expect the light to be operational over the weekend to improve city traffic safety.
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Merle Israelson
North Center Street
Columbus Avenue
Merle Tsraelson
M. H. Stout
Claude Price
Joseph Gentilman
Jaraus
Governor Pinchot condemns plan to evict miners families
Pennsylvania Governor Pinchot denounces Helvetia Coal Co for proposed eviction of 67 miners and their families after union affiliation. He telegraphed Indiana company manager urging humane treatment, noting gardens will be ruined and hunger created by evictions. Local resident Mrs Damon visits Meddevine to see her son Ray Damon.
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Indiana
Union
United Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Helvetia Goal Company
Indians
United Mine Workers of America
B. M. Clark
Coal Company
Tam
United Mine Workers of
Amenca
Adial
Iask
PANGBORN AND HERNDON PUSH GLOBE FLIGHT
Moscow July 21 Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. began a record drive with early departure for Siberia from Moscow. They trailed the Post Gatty pace by about 11 hours 40 minutes, staying in Moscow five and a half hours while the others lingered longer. In Istanbul an inspection of the Cape Cadam Basin plane sought to assess flight plans with possible around the world race against Pangborn and Herndon. Boardman Polando’s flight to Turkey set a new distance record of 8045 kilometers 4995.9 miles, surpassing Dieudonne Costes by over 60 miles.
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United Press
Moscow
Clyde Pangborn
Hugh Herndon
Jn. Kythy
Siberia
Matt
Herndon Stud Pangborn
J.D. Quirk
Istanbul
Turkey
Russell Boardman
Bosrilman
John Polands
International Aeronautic Federation
Dieudonne Costes
Bethlehem Steel Cuts Dividend Amid Poor Second Quarter
Bethlehem Steel Corp, New York, reduced the annual common dividend from 4 to 2 and declared a 50 cent quarterly payout. For the second quarter, net income fell to 1,404,743 from 7,691,495 a year earlier, with second quarter profit at 145 a share on preferred stock after 1.75 a share preferred dividend. Wall Street traders viewed the report unfavorably despite the dividend cut.
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United Press New York
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Wall Street
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WABC
CBS
Kate Smith
Swanee
WIZ Nec
Alda
Laverge
NBC
Paul Whiteman
NEC
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