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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1930

Page

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Chicago mass raid targets gangsters after reporter murder

Chicago police deploy six squads of sharpshooters to raid dives and seize more than 600 suspected gangsters after Tribune reporter Alfred J Ling was killed. The sweep, led by Lieut Cusack and Lieut Booth, aims to force crime bosses into the open as authorities warn against retaliation while maintaining a broad manhunt list growing toward 100 from an initial 41.

United Press Chicago Underworld Alfred J. Ling Chicago Tribune Algliz Wye Pang U ‘World Als Brooklyn Jake Guzick Etme Stege Lieut William Cusack Cusack Wrank Capone Scarface Lieu al Booth Althonst Wurena Wm F. Russell Lingle

New Taxl Company Planned in Pittsburgh

Reported plan for a new Taxl Company in Pittsburgh with June hearings and testimony. Commissioner Shelby delayed final action after protests against granting an operating permit to the Highland Paxicat Company. Protestors include Green and Yellow Takis, Pittsburgh Railway and Pittsburgh Motor Coach. Celia Sullivan returned to Rochester after a city overnight stay with D B Sullivan and 23 Buffalo companions.

Sy Wiice Puttsburgh Pittsburgh Shelby Highland ‘Paxicat Pittsburgh Railways Pittsburgh Motor Coach Company Celia Sullivan Rochester N. Y Buffalo D. B. Sullivan

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Tonight

Tonight NBC and CBS networks present a lineup of music and variety. At 7:00 Pielachmann performs for WE AF and WABO airs U S Marine Band at 7:30. WHARF carries Tack Prost melody at 4:20. WARBOC offers Kodak program at 9:00 while WJZ features Kodak program at 9:40.

WEAF NBC Pielachmann WABO CBS U. S. Marine Band Wharf Kodak WJZ

Drunken Driving Plea Nets Tus Corry Mayor Fine

John Cheney, mayor of Tus Corry, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before Judge Roszyn, receiving a $200 fine. He was arrested on West Smith Street May 10 by a state patrolman and bound over to court after a guilty plea in Municipal Building.

A. P.rossterm John Cheney Corry Cheney Smith’ Street C. B. Porter Atention Fourth Ward Enle

Sharkey Schmeling Boat Over National Networks

Sharkey Schmeling gets peak exposure on national networks as December 10 program at 10 p.m. links NBC chains and shortwave W2XAP W2XAC Schenectady with KDKA WS. German networks rebroadcast and announcers include Graham McNames Miss Carmen Ogden and Paul DuMont.

Sharkey-Schmeling Boat WEA WIZ National Broadcasting Company W2xap W2xac Schenectady KDKA Graham McNames Carmen Ogden Paul Dumont

Graduates Entertained by Corry Hospital Training School Faculty

Graduating nurses of the Corry Hospital Training School were honored at a fourteenth annual banquet by the hospital faculty at the Hotel Corry. Mayor C L Alexander attended. The evening featured a decorated round table, musical numbers, and a toast by Miss May White. Alexander spoke congratulating the class and soon after invited the ladies to a theatre party at the Rex.

Corry Hospital Hotel Corry Josep Sherrick Alice Messenger May ‘White Grate Thomas Florence Predlund Mary Jean Mooney Mary Clark Marilyn Junior Gabriel Edward Gabriel Geraldins Alexander Flass Rex

Kiwanis Club Hears On Swedish Match Industry

D A Hillstrom of Corry Jamestown Manufacturing spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Hotel Coun ty detailing Ivar Kreuger and the rise of the match industry in Sweden. He traced Kreuger visits to America and return to build a world monopoly, noting early small plant growth into a vast industry. The talk pleased members as plans for All Kiwanis night June 6 and a district dinner meeting form. Ray Peebles and Joe Martin, Erie editors, attended with Bob Filson’s Notre Dame band addition.

D. A. Hillstrom Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Kiwanis Ivar Kreuger Hillstrom Sweden Tereuger Touchig America Pranklin Corry Titusville Clu Corry Country Cub Bob Filson East Branly Notre Dame University Ray Peebles Joe Martin Erie Dispatch-Herald and Times

Public Service Laws Under Fire From Boroughs

Beaver Falls Pa June 12 Delegates at the Pennsylvania Association of boroughs convention discussed uniform traffic news and a state wide parking regulation. Boroughs want traffic fees and the half cent gas oil tax sent to borough treasuries. Resolutions will be presented at the next legislature to curb Public Service commissions. Hazel Crantall spoke on municipal reform and a committee was named to draft a measure abolishing Public Service laws for presentation to the legislature.

Beaver Falls Davis Irplene Pennsylvania Association of Bol Longes Reed Washington Borough Treasuries Hazel Crantall Mission Inns Mira Fred Barnes and Family East Man Street Laws Drasett Bradford. Ed N

Small fires prompt brief fire calls in city

The fire department answered two calls just after 3 o clock. A chimney fire at the Harris Lion on West Main Street and a blaze at Haley furniture store caused minor damage. Minutes later, firefighters were summoned near Moundtree in the Third Ward for a rubbish dump fire.

Harris Lion West Main Street Hayley Furniture Moundtree Risbbiss

Four New Directors Elected to Corry Hospital Board

Four new directors were elected to the Corry Hospital Association board at the annual stockholders meeting held last evening at the Municipal building. New directors are D Wartes DeReaay W Stuart Houghton and Frank M Loveland and GC M Howard. Re-elected directors include Brown S B Elston Larson J Mount G A Shea.

D. W. DeRosay W. 5S Houghton C. M. Howard F. M. Loveland Corry Hospital Association Annnual D. Wartes DeReaay W. Stuart Houghton Frante ‘M. Loveland GC. M. Howard Brown S. B, Elston Larson Mount G. A. Shea

Charity Service Costs Double State Aid at Corry Hospital

A Corry Hospital report shows charity service costing 10 245 dollars for the year ending May 31, with 7 768 days of free care. The state appropriation was 5 500 dollars, about half the charity cost and 26 percent of total services, while the year saw a 45 percent rise in free service and a hospital deficit. Directors retired and were not candidates for reelection. stockholders held annual and directors meetings with 1 095 shares represented.

Chamly Seivirg Covery Hospital Messrs Mount Larson Waller Bracken Shea Brown Stewart Elston Ruth Clyhame Corry Hospital C. F. Brown S. B. Hinton Bilston Spearr Comail Ladies Auxiary G. A Shea Ralph Larson S. B Eston

River Tragedy Sparks Arrest in Pittsburgh Gleam

Police dragged the Allegheny River today as a possible drowning case spurred a man’s arrest after a reported death struggle between two men in the water. A rescue effort was underway with crews scanning for Aman, who may have already been saved.

Pittsburgh Allégheny Aman

Deny Negligence In Sea Crash Killing 47

Captain Archie H. Brooks of the Fairfax refused to admit fault for ramming and sinking the oil tanker Pinthix Of Scituate with 47 dead. Testifying as first witness before a federal court of inquiry, Brooks said he could not think of anything he could have done to avoid the collision, and denied that distress signals were sent in code. He defended not summoning the Tampa Coast Guard, arguing it would have been useless due to the fiery sea, while Captain Lyons noted no Fairfax survivors were rescued alive.

Henry Minott United Press Boston Archie H. Brooks Fairfax Pinthix Scituate Federal Court of Inquiry The Charles M. Lyong United States Steamboat Inspection Service Merchants and Miners Line Brooks Coast Guard Entrey Tampa Fair ‘Ak Lyons

Reconciliation Talk Circulates Over Romanian Princess Helene

A Bucharest dispatch reports a determined push to reconcile Princess Helene with former King Carol II as Dowager Queen Marie sails in. Royal faction plans troop arrivals and cabinet reshuffles to support Helene’s potential role as queen while Julius Maniu blocks a preferred cabinet member.

Alexander Hartig United Press Bucharest Roumania Helene Carol Marie Germany Bratice Mme Magda Lupescue Peasant Party Julius Maniu Caryl Nicholas Hiizabeth Greece Garol Vienna Carnl Preson Skinz Mani

Union Home Burned In City Fire Damages Two-Story House

Corry motorists report a serious fire on Second Avenue about 9 30 last night gutting a two story residence and leaving two families homeless. Mrs Fay Gale and her four children occupied the first floor while Mr and Mrs Charles Coe lived on the second floor. No one was home at the time and the blaze is believed to have started from an oil stove explosion. Mrs Walter Aaron and son of Meadville are visiting relatives.

Corry Union City Second Avenue Fay Gale Charles Coe

Earth Tremors Recorded At Georgetown University Seismograph

Washington June 12 Three earthquakes within an hour and a half were recorded early today on the Georgetown University seismograph. The first began at 4 26 a m and lasted a few moments The second started at 4 57 reaching its maximum intensity at 5 o clock The third at 6 53. No location for the shocks could be given by Georgetown seismologists.

Washington Georgetown University Georgetown

City Considers Curfew Law Amid Juvenile Disorder

Growing juvenile lawlessness prompts discussion of a curfew as youths aged 14 to 17 are linked to petty thefts and a Fourth Ward home burglary. Police show interest in curfew measures and a proposal may reach City Council next Monday. Parents urged to study the issue carefully.

Quay

Lethal fumigating case ties to Lipke death in Pittsburgh

A coroner's inquest opened in Pittsburgh into the death of 23 year old Hyelyn Lipke who reportedly inhaled lethal fumigant gas used in a nearby house Neighbors will testify about precautions taken by High Power Fumigating Company Lipke was found unconscious in her home The body of Judge Josiah Cohen aged 93 lay in state in Pittsburgh after his death En route to interment tomorrow afternoon

United Press Pittsburgh Hyelyn Lipke Josish Cohen Allegheny County Dort

Tariff bill outlook bright as Reed and Grundy back it

Washington June 12 two Pennsylvania senators Reed and Grundy announced support for the tariff bill virtually ensuring its passage at 2 pm tomorrow when the Senate votes. Reed will reveal his stance at the Senate meeting and Grundy hopes to explain his position later.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Star Washington Pennsylvania David A. Reed Joseph R. Grundy Senate David Reed Joseph Grundy Grundy Reed Hepn Rapa Pat Harrison Mississippi Ada United Press Norbeck Tale Nore Feck Smoot Sensioé Finance Reen

Union City Girl Takes Poison in Lockup

Helen Shreve, 24, of Union City, swallowed bichloride pills in the city jail yesterday afternoon. She was found by jail attendants, pumped stomach, and taken to Hamot hospital in critical condition. police later arrested her on Peacht Street with prior arrests noted.

Helen Shreve Union City Hamot Pital Hojen Ith Peadh Collisene Robb Orien Chayec Euming Ill Tange

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