Ford Opposes Repeal or Dangerous Modification of Prohibition
Henry Ford submitted a telegram to the House Judiciary committee opposing repeal or any dangerous modification of the Eighteenth Amendment. He included a message to Samuel Crowther praising the amendment as a safeguard for comfort and prosperity. Crowther testified that working men are not buying high priced bootleg liquor and that national production and prosperity rose despite farm and industrial downturns.
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Ford
United States
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Mar
Henry Ford
House Judiciary Committee
Samuel Crowther
Crowther
Tony Hotare
Saveral
EJ. Buffington
Ilinois Steel Corporation
Jovian Keely
Cabin Creek Consolidated Coal Company
Crouther
Freight Agent Dies at Mt Pleasant Station
Robert Gove of Scottvale freight agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company collapsed and died in Mt Pleasant station yesterday. He had served as a freight agent for 40 years with the company.
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MT. Pleasant
Robert Gove
Scottvale
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gove
Editor of American Mercury Faces Arrest in Boston
The editor of the American Mercury is reported to be seeking freedom of the press after an arrest in Boston. Details and page reference to page 3 are noted.
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American Mercury
Singiott
Sight For Freedom
Boston
Pagn
Davis would throw blame on Congress
Washington March 5 United Press reports President Hoover faces Senate questions as Secretary of Labor Davis defends administration actions on unemployment. Davis said unemployment is held lower than in prior crises due to policies while blaming Congress for stall in passing tax and tariff measures and urging a new building program to create jobs amid looming demonstrations.
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Joseph HM
BAIRD
United Press
Washington
Mar
T Fe
Senate
Lofay
Davis
Wiener
Dem
Hoover
Mayn
United States
Congress
Legion Fights For Universal Draft Measure
National Commander C. L. Badenhafer urged support for Reed Weingwright resolution to study universal service in wartime. He spoke at a New Castle banquet advocating creation of a commission to examine universal draft and recommend action to Congress. He tied naval conference goals to parity and lasting peace.
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New Castle
United Press
C. L. Badenhaier
American Legion
Legion
House of Representatives
Reed-Weinwright
Congress
Bodenhamer
United States
Great Britain
Taylor Case Goes to Jury
Harold Taylor faced charges of aggravated assault and battery and shooting with intent in a jail escape case that involved sheriff Harry Jefferson. The trial went to the jury after 3 pm in Warren, with a verdict expected later today and sentencing for the Taylor brothers and Maynard Spetz set for Thursday morning.
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Harold Taylor
Harry Jefferson
Taylor
Warren
Taylor Brothers
Maynard Spetz
Warren group in delightful musicale here
Warren singers provided an outstanding “ladies night” program at the Rotary Club dinner at Hotel Cory. Seventy attended a chicken dinner, then enjoyed a mixed double quartet directed by Merle H. Deardorff, with soloists and group singing led by J. E. Walragen and H. J. Davis. Ralph S. Dewey praised the Warren group, whose cantata In Fairyland elicited warm praise from members and guests.
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Rotarians
Rotary-nuns
America
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Jerry Utts
Lyle D.utts
H. J. Davis
J. E. Walragen
H J. Davis
Lucille Murray
Warren
Merle H. Deardorff
Patte Beffer
Cecilia Thompson
Carmen Muliren
Florence Irwin
George Sarvis
Richard Schiark
G. Walter Twin
Robert A. Mackay
Pairyland
Morgan
Cin
Ralph S. Dewey
Stork Delivers Two Sets of Twins at Corry Hospital
A Caesarean section produced twin girls for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hepler at Corry Hospital. Dr. John C. Wipler led the operation, and both mother and babies were said to be in serious but stabilizing condition. A second set of twins, a boy and a girl, arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Armitage, with mother and infants reported settling well. A fifth birth was recorded for Mr. and Mrs. Lindberg at 744 Liberty Street.
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Dr. Stork
Corry Hospital
Total Institution
South Street
Mr. and
Mirs
Harry Hepler
East South Street
Corry Hospital That Twins Quite ‘bFopeh
Juhm
Wipler
oThe Vier
Harold Armitage
Southstrat
Haitians Demand Immediate Withdrawal of Marines
In Port au Prince Haitian leaders demand U S troops be withdrawn and a return to constitutional government with free elections. They warned President Hoover’s commission that continued occupation could spark revolt while business leaders privately back withdrawal and a Haitian police force and register elections. Edouard Steve urged ending military control, citing economic harm and favoring police upkeep and electoral reform.
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HARRY W\ FRANTZ
United Press
Port AU Pringe
Haiti
Mar
League of Young Haitian Patriots
Georges Leger
Boron
Council of State
Edouard Hsteve
Prince
Port au Prince =ieves
Msteve
120 Called for Jury Service in Schroeder Trial
New Castle Pa March 5 One hundred twenty men and women were impaneled for jury service next Monday for the Irene Schroeder or W Glenn Dugie murder trial in the death of Corporal Brady Paul A special panel may be needed to secure a jury The decision on which will be tried first will be made this week Each trial is expected to last about two weeks Schroeder and Dugie displayed defiant attitudes since capture Dugie has grown a beard and will be separated from Schroeder for the first time to reduce defiance
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United Press
New Castle
Irene Schroeder
Glenn Dugie
Brady Paul
Commonwealth
New Castle Youths Face Murder Trial
Four youths including Charles Llewellys William Grimm Jesse Martin and Jack McDevitt go on trial next Monday in New Castle Pa on murder or murder related charges connected to the death of recluse Clarke Rea who was shot in his home with his brother. trial to be heard alongside that of Irene Schrowder or W Glenn Dague.
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United Press
New Castle
Clarke Rea
Heath
Rea
Charles Llewellys
William Grimm
Jesse Martin
Jack McDevitt
Inene Schrowder
W. Glenn Dague
Canada Lines Up Aid to Enforce Prohibition
United Press reports Canada plans to amend customs laws to allow refusing ship clearances to vessels bound for the United States. The move aims to curb liquor smuggling as Canadian officials previously resisted such enforcement. Debates foresee strong opposition from dry advocates, though a Commons majority supports the measure.
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Canada
United States
United Press
Washington
MacKenzie’ King
Col. S. C. Robinson
House of Commons
Cuba
Atlantic
Pacific
Robinson
MacKenzie King
Prison keeper stabbed in Auburn prison murder
United Press reports Edward L. Beckwith, principal keeper at Auburn prison, was fatally stabbed by a convict today as advised by State Corrections Commissioner Kieb via Warden Hoffman. Also, plane wreck victims’ identities sought. three men from Los Angeles believed among them.
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United Press
Albany
Edward L. Beckwith
Auburn Prison
Raymond P. C. Kieb
Corrections Department
Hoffman
German Cabinet Averts Defeat by Compromise
Berlin March 5 The German cabinet chaired by Chancellor Herman Mueller avoided a defeat by backing a compromise plan to resolve the unemployment legislation crisis. The move clears the path for swift adoption of the Owen Young reparations plan and sustains the coalition government. The agreement centers on modifying the sacrifice tax proposed by Economics Minister Paul Moldenhauer after a party demand to resign, with the other ministers signaling they would resign if Moldenhauer left office.
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Berlin
Herman Mueller
Owen D. Young
Paul Moldenhauer
Folks Party
Moldenhaver
Motes Party
Tullius Curtiss
Corry Man Captures a Huge Alligator in St Petersburg
In San Gras Lake near St Petersburg Florida a Corry Pennsylvania man and two Sherman men captured a ten foot long alligator weighing about 152 pounds. They spotted it near midnight from a rowboat, shot the monster as it approached, towed it ashore, and the fight continued until the boatman freed himself after being grabbed by the tail. The catch may be exhibited in a local store.
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ST. Petersburg
Dla. Mar S
E. L. Gross
Sherman
Fred E. Rool
Corry
San Gras Lake
Fieical
Death Claims Esteemed Corry Resident A B R Taylor
A B R Taylor, one of Corry's oldest residents, died last evening at his East South Street home after a long illness. Born 1845 near James Town, he came to Corry in 1872, ran a livery business, retired in 1918, and lived with his daughter Miss Mabel Taylor. Funeral at St Thomas Church on Friday at 10:30 a.m. with burial in St Elizabeth's.
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A. BR. Taylor
East South Street
Taylor
West Oak Hill
Jamestown
Mr. Taylor
Corry
East South
Mill Streets
Corry Lodge
B. PO. By
St Thomas Church
St Elizabeth's Cemetery
Corry High Alumnae Reunion Plans August Edition
The Corry High School Alumni Association prepares for its 56th annual reunion on June 1. An eventful program includes new features and aims to contact all living members of the class of 1880. Officers Frank Babbitt and D EB Leach, both 1880 graduates, hold posts as secretary and treasurer. Mrs. J E Thurston stayed briefly with Miss Leun before continuing to her home in OW City.
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Corry
Association
Frank Babbitt
D. EB. Leach
J. E. Thurston
Leun ‘Thurston
OW City
Toll Mounting as 3,000 Made Homeless in France
Reports from Moissac and Montauban describe extensive flood damage after the Marmont dam breach. Rescuers note 90 houses destroyed in Massais and dozens of deaths with hundreds missing as water inundates the Garonne valley. Premier Tardieu dispatched aides to speed rescue efforts amid ongoing washouts and disrupted communications.
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United Press
Paris
Mar
Phe
Montaubar
Avialy
Moissac
Eh Montanhan
Gegony Pemot
Monaubun
Mt Wigtty
Mbigsar
Tian Iw
Madul Stetiris
Munriitin
Pernt
Garonne
Vyupitise
Massais
Wweath
Monlurtian
Maissap
Ue Main Au Garonne
Touloise
Tardieu
Marcel Herraut
Georges Perrot
Jean
Worle
Tarn
Montauban
Massiae
Lander Waler
Taft brighter after restful night at home
President Taft showed improvement this morning according to attendants who said he recognized the housekeeper and greeted her with a morning hello. The report notes his brighter condition following rest and adds a brief personal greeting.
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Taft
United Press
Washington
Willam Howard Taft
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