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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

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Capone Pleads Guilty In Tax And Prohibition Case

Capone pleads guilty to income tax evasion and prohibition violations. Injunction granted to restrain picketing at Wildwood mine in Butler Consolidated Coal area. Judge Harry H. Rowand rules against Vincent Kemelnviel and others. Miners march toward Washington County to demand relief. Penosta mine damaged by entry, machinery destroyed, estimated damages around 3,000 dollars. Naval and iron police guard the site. operation halted until Saturday.

Wildwood United Press Peptsburgh Vtoike Ceat Pennsylvania Common Pleas Court Harry H. Rowand Jodge Rowand Vincent Kemenoviel National Miners Union Butler Consolidated Coal Company Rowand Washington County Washington Yellef Naval and Iron Police

High School Boys Band Plans Summer City Park Concerts

Supt. Ralph S. Dewey outlines bi weekly concerts by the city park boys band this summer with Milan Waller and other local musicians directing. Rehearsals precede each show, sponsors sought at five dollars per concert, and the program aims to sustain the group after Memorial Day success, with opening date tentatively June 27.

City Park Ralph S. Dewey Supt. Dewey Milan Waller Iato Boya

Home Burned East of Union City in $2,000 Loss

Fire destroyed the home of Mags Webb near Oxbow AMM about two miles southeast of Union City. The wood shed origin spread to the dwelling, with the loss estimated at $2,000 and insured. Neighbors saved some furniture but the house burned to the ground. the family was working in the fields when alerted by G. T. Henton. The blaze is believed caused by spontaneous combustion.

Mags Webb Oxbow Amm Union City L. O. Baker G. TE. Henton Webb

Personal crisis reports near Wrightsville

Jamestown June 16 Charles Wagner sixty of 242 East Noth ee Buffalo slashed his throat at Philips farm Wrightsville Pa one day morning and died shortly after at General Hospital where he was treated by Dr H A Philips of Buffalo He had been staying at the physician's mother's home He is survived by his son Caries Wagner Jr

Charles Wagner Jamestown East Noth Eee Buffalo Philips Farm Wrightsville General Hospital Wagner H.A. Philips Buffalo Caries Wagner, Jr

Rotary Club Offers Flag Day Address Speaker

Aynes P. Rossiter a noted Ele attorney spoke at the Rotary Club meeting delivering a May Day style address on the flag’s history and significance. M. (Jack) Loveland reported on the Sergt. of Arms Mackensie audit while violist Joseph Sherriel performed with Alice Messenger. A draft resolution on the late Mayor L Alexander death was named for consideration and guests H Screvens and Henry Wuesthoff attended with others in Indiana and Warren.

Aynes P. Rossiter Rotary Club Stars and Stripes Jack) Loveland Sergt. of Arms Mackensie Joseph Sherriel Misa Alice Messenger L. Alexander H. Screvens Pittsburgh Henry Wuesthoff Warren

Fog delays Ruth Nichols trans Atlantic flight start

A heavy fog in New York delayed Miss Ruth Nichols departure on the first leg of her attempted trans Atlantic flight. It was uncertain if she would leave later in the day.

New York Ruth Nichols

Passenger on Erie train hurt in odd mishap

Andrew Goyekar of Cleveland, aboard Erie train No. 6 from Cleveland to New York, was struck on the head by a falling suitcase as the train neared the city. He suffered a deep nine inch scalp wound and was attended by Dr. Kibler. he continued to New York for an overseas trip to France a few days later.

Andrew Goyekar Cleveland Erie New York City Covekar J.C. Kibler Corry Jamestown France

Honors to Harding healing footnote to tragic story

United Press report notes the public healing of the White House tragedy that followed President Harding and his wife, amid court actions confirming Albert B. Fall’s $100,000 bribery sentence. The piece reflects on Washington scandals, tension with executive power, and Harding’s limited awareness of Teapot Dome dealings.

Raymond Clapper United Press Marion Aine Harding Bete Today White House Warren Harding Island American History United States Supreme Court Albert B. Fall Harting Harding Washington Smady Prasi Ohio Navy Department Fall Interior Department Senate Pall

Al Capone Faces Federal Arraignment in tax fraud case

Chicago today saw Al Capone brought to federal court to plead to charges of defrauding the government of about 6.2 million in taxes on nearly 1 million in income over five years and conspiring in a 20 million liquor operation. Prosecutors predicted conviction and potential prison terms up to 22 years for the tax offense and up to 12 for the liquor conspiracy, with Capone weighing plea options as his criminal empire’s reach is exposed.

Ray Brennan United Press Chicago Jime al Capone United States Capone Scarface al" Capone Carefund George H. @. Johnson United Sites William J.F. Waugh Waugh Yice Targent City Hlinnis Capobehe

Pinchot protests eviction of miners in western Pa

Governor Pinchot denounces Pennsylvania coal firm evictions of striking miners from company houses near Avella Washington County. He warns such actions will worsen unrest and threaten rights and property. He notes miners face hunger as families depend on garden plots for summer sustenance amid protests.

United Press Harrisburg Pitehat Pennsylvania Carnegie Owl Company Avells Washington County Carmogie Coat Company Byldson Pinchot

May Seek Indemnity in Youths Slaying

Mexico demands U S indemnity for the deaths of two Mexican youths shot by an Oklahoma policeman near Ardmore. La Prensa editorial urges the government to press the United States similarly to other cases. One victim was kin to President Pascual Orde Pubio, sparking diplomatic tension.

United Press Mexico City United States Ardmore Okla la Prensa Oklahome Pres. Pascual Orde Pubio

Buenos Aires Bomb Attacks Prompt Police Sweep

In Buenos Aires nine bomb explosions occurred in 24 hours with unconfirmed reports of up to 15. Most bombs were small and caused no casualties as police detained 33 people over the murder of Police Commissioner Tose Rosasco and raided 200 suburban residences in a nationwide security drive.

Buenos Aires Argentina Tose Rosasco Avellaneda Rosasco Buenos Airag

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments in Review

Radio listings show WABC CBS Kate Smith NBC segments Gus Yan NBC wrap Sanderson Crumit HAL NBC 9 1001 B A Rolfe Orchestra WABCO SBS Jesse Crasgford schedule details appear fragmentary yet indicate a varied NBC CBS SBS lineup across networks with performers including Kate Smith Gus Yan and Jesse Crasgford.

WABC CBS Kate Smith Wiz NBC Gus Yan WRAP Sanderson & Crumit Hal B. A. Rolfe WABCO SBS Jesse Crasgford

Harding Tomb Dedicated At Marion Today

United Press dispatch from Marion reports President Hoover dedicating the Harding tomb and reflecting that some associates betrayed the late president and the nation. Hoover recalls Harding’s sacrifice and warns against those who broke trust while noting Coolidge and others present. He describes Harding on the Alaska trip as worn by fatigue and worry over trusted intimates.

Raymond Clapper United Press Star Marion Jtme Harding Meyer Stone Hoover Sehds Calvin Coolidge

Death claims Michael Malone longtime meat dealer

Michael A. Malone died at 11:15 this morning at 147 Ridge Street after a long illness. Born November 20, 1873 in Corry, he lived here his entire life and worked in the meat business with his late brother James on First Avenue and Main Street for over sixteen years. Survived by widow, two sons Michael Jr. of Detroit and Jack and Mary Malone at home, sister Margaret and Katherine Malone, and Mrs Walter Agron of Meadville. Funeral from St Thomas Church Saturday morning with full details to follow. interment in St Thomas Cemetery.

Michael A. Malone Hig Ridge Atreat Mr. Malone Corry James Malone First Avenue Main Street Malone Michael Matone, Jr Detroit Jacke Matone Mary Malone Walter Agron Meadgill Margaret Katherine Mzlona Cor

Taunts by Passengers In Inquiry On Fatal Bay Voyage

Saint Nazaire France June 16 Passengers taunted that the ship was a danger as an inquiry opened into a disaster on a pleasure trip to the Loire estuary. Survivors testified the captain sailed with passengers urging him to enter the bay during a brewing storm. The vessel sank with most workers from Nantes aboard, leaving an undetermined death toll and about 100 still trapped in cabins as divers prepared to recover bodies.

United Press Saint Nazaire France Supersd St. Puilibert Olive Bay of Bisedy Nantes Uji Loire Capedin Nverlain Enlwers Saint Philbert Duchess Anne's Us Snk Luire Saintes Saint Wazaire Steam Bay Moltmoutier Pornichet

Heart Attack Fatality Ends Local Businessman’s Life

Charles Martin, a Lansburg businessman of fifty years, died of a heart attack while driving his delivery vehicle from a garage. The car struck a gasoline pump during backing, the crash discovered by garage workers who aided him. He left a wife, a son, and four daughters including Mme. Pram Oren and Min FRM Tiett Mettin. Abs. Charles Babbitt traveled to Jamestown yesterday to visit family.

Charles Martin Lansburg Martin Garaage Sway Mie Pram ‘Oren Tiett Mettin

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Judge Rowand Earl Webb James P. Rossiter Service Club Witlis Indiana Pay Otter Fred Binckmars Ich Doiglay ‘Dale Edwardsvile Til Pittaturgh Michael Malone St.Thomas Waler Charles Babbitt
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