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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1931

Page

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Damage by Atlantic gales hits Atlantic coast towns

United Press reports a midnight surge of sav age seas inflicted an estimated two million dollars in damage along a 200 mile stretch of Say Brinard coast. Broken breakwaters and flooded homes stranded boats and left two towns cut off as coast guards aided residents and motorists during the perilous high water. Authorities feared further losses from an imminent higher tide.

Henry Mingit United Press Bostgh Mai Fresi Kayne Koyross Sauvaton Arne Ani Tvians Uh Lyerutieryus Oyeewuile Min Hus

Union Woman Fatally Hurt in Florida Crash

Union City resident Mrs. W. C. Siegfried died after injuries from a Florida automobile crash near Deland City. She underwent operations, was attended by her husband, and funeral services are planned Monday at 2 PM from the South Street home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Unger of Union City.

W. C. Siegfried Union City Deland City Florida Delang City Pla Ward Siegfrieds Yesterda Siegfried George Burman Erie W. Moore Meadville South Street Evergreen Cemetery Unger

Four Die After Ohio Drinking Party In Bridgeport

Denatured alcohol blamed for deaths in a three day drinking orgy near Bridgeport Ohio. Four people died including Harry Church 65 and Ambrose Schwanenberger his wife Am brose Schwanenberger and Sam Bersc hoff 57 Wheeling. Coroner says acute alcoholism caused the deaths as police trace a man from moonshine to denatured alcohol.

United Press Wheeling W. Va Bridgeport Harry Church Ambrose Schwanenberger Ambrose Sam Berschoff Neal Polles Berg Taft Polie Berghoff

Urges More Liberal Laws on Divorce

Burnita Shelton Matthews former president of the American Association of Women Lawyers urged liberalized divorce laws in a nationwide survey for the National Woman's Party. She called for divorces to be granted on mutual agreement and emphasized prompt low cost proceedings with fairness rather than collusion or pretense.

Uniten Press Washington Burnita Shelton Matthews American Association of Women Lawyers Miss Matthews National Woman's Party

First Lady of Land to Benefit Thas Will

Philadelphia May 5 The wife of the president is named beneficiary in the Henry G Freeman Jr fund. An annuity of 12000 is set to continue while the government lasts with Mrs Hoover potentially benefiting pending court rulings. St Josephs Hospital and Orphan Asylum receive the residual property.

United Press Philadelphia United States Henry G. Treeman, Jr Freeman Henry G. Freeman, Jr

Final dinner for Einstein in New York amid Zionist drive

Einstein left America aboard the Hamburg America liner Deutschland after a farewell dinner at Hotel Astor attended by prominent Jewish figures. The event supported a campaign to raise 32.5 million for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Einstein praised Zionism and referenced the White Paper changes. A telegram from President Hoover expressed admiration for his work and hoped his U.S. visit was satisfying to Americans.

United Press New York Mar Eenstein Hamburg-Amerioa Deutschland America Hotel Astor Viker Jewish National Home Palestine Einstain Ramsay MacDonald Chaim Weizmann Lord Passtigid Hoover Einstein United States

Dairymen's League Director Marsh to Settle Milk Boycott

H H Marsh of Waterford, director of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association, is due in the city to settle troubles arising from an alleged attempted boycott of Columbus Township dairymen milk supply. The dairyman once belonged to the league and is said to have sought to dispose of his milk elsewhere. An amicable settlement is expected through Director Marsh.

Allege H.H Marsh Waterford Dairymen's League Cooperative Association League Marsh

Veterans urge universal drafting for war effort

Washington March 5 spokesmen for veterans organizations urged universal military draft to mobilize medical and industrial labor in wartime. They testified before a federal commission studying ways to reduce profits from war and support national defense.

Unicaross Washington

Plan for Harrisburg conference on county road program

State and Erie County officials plan a Harrisburg meeting next Tuesday to press for a share of federal and state road funds. Senator Miles B. Kitts arranged the conference with Assembly members and Highway Commissioner Samuel S. Lewis to advocate major projects for Erie County despite prior declines due to cost and mileage. Local divisions favor different routes, but townships appear most likely to benefit regardless of county outcomes.

John He King Iwa Miles B. Kitts Samuel S. Lewis Harrisburg Highway Department Pinchot Erie County Kitts Corry

Diary Clue Hopes Lift Pin Murder Probe

New York detectives hunt for a suspect among names Vivian Gordon listed in her diary. The late Broadway figure’s murder tied to a blackmail ring and involving wealthy men, society figures, and criminals prompts District Attorney McLaughlin to press the diary list for new leads.

New York United Press Mar Ite Vivian Gordon Charles B. McLaughlin McLaughlin H Ier

Market Rallies in Quiet Turnover on Wall Street

United Press reports New York stock market advanced in quiet turnover during afternoon trading. The session followed earlier unsettled dealings as prices rose modestly amid muted volume and cautious investor sentiment.

United Pres New York

Contempt Probe Sparks Disclosure Fight in Senate Panel

Harrisburg March 9 The Senate committee investigating the Scranton Water Rule case seeks the source of John B ar registration commissioner of Suruat ton to obtain testimony. The request targets a tanker informant who allegedly saw a press telegram about a prior public service commission ruling.

Thomas E. Willians United Press Harrisburg Senate Lay John B.ar Suruatton Art Stile Public Service Commission Fasr Sa Scranton Chilrmion Iran Meschile Withtaldins Congress Fromer Ui Silly House of Representatives

Three Attempts To Wreck P R R Trains Near Trenton

Three attempts to wreck Pennsylvania Railroad trains on the Stroudsburg Philadelphia run were reported. Incidents occurred near Trenton New Jersey as trains crossed the Princetonville trestle between Stockton and Lumberville. An unexploded dynamite stick lay beside the track and a 50 pound telegraph tool was found on the tracks four miles west of the trestle. A switch tampering device was discovered damaged.

Philadelphia Mar Stroudsburg-Phiadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Trenton Tarletil Pranisvillie Stockton Laiberiville Nay

Four Titusville youths nabbed entering Union City gas station

Police say four Titusville boys aged 14 to 17 were arrested early today by Union City officers while allegedly trying to enter the Mosier gasoline station on South Main Street. Gloves, candy, and pistols found, with some items traced to Marks Wholesale. the youths were returned to Titusville for a hearing.

Titusville Union City South Main Roy Smith Unitm City Mosier Station

Daugherty counsel to seek new trial in Ohio case

Washington Court House Ohio March 5 Attorneys for Nal L Daugherty 65 year old former president of the defunct Ohio State Bank prepared today to seek a new trial after a jury yesterday found him guilty on five counts of the indictment charging violations of state banking laws. The verdict followed a trial that drew in Harden administration figures and the United States attorney general.

Washington Court House Ohio Nal Daugherty Ohio State Bank Yesterdy Daienerty Harey M. Daughert United States Cur ‘Itz Mc Harding

Five Mine Workers Burned in Gas Explosion at Dorrarce Col­liery

Five mine workers were burned today by a gas explosion at the Dorrarce colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company in Wilkes-Barre Pa. All injured were reported out of serious condition and receive treatment at a local hospital. The names listed include Stanley Stalate William Petro Joseph Bunya Paul Bunya and Rudget Famiko, with residences in Wilkes-Barre and Kingston. The incident occurred on March 5 as reported by Unitea Press.

Unitea Press Wilkes-Barre Dorrarce Lehigh Valley Coal Company Stanley Stalate William Petro Joseph Bunya Paul Bunya Rudget Famiko Kingston

Jersey Police Officer Slain By Silk Robbers

Police Sergeant James Knight was killed by three gangsters during a late night patrol in Union City. The attackers opened fire from a sedan after a traffic stop, wounding Knight in the head and aiming at Patrolman Joseph Cuny who fired back. The sedan sped away. investigators scoured garages for the $10,000 robbery loot and pursued leads on suspects.

United Press Union James Knight Union Cry Hye Knight Joseph Cuny Utey Sid Arete Js Knight Shantie Juniver Quyru

Concord Township Supervisors Deny Road Discredit Claim

Concord township supervisors declared that all roads listed for improvement under the Pinchot highway plan connect with primary routes. They denounced an Erie report alleging many township roads lack connection, saying the grating and designation ensured linkage to main highways or to routes slated for improvement. The board called the reported critique an unwarranted attempt to discredit the township program.

Erie Concord Township Concord

Five Best Radio Entertainments Broadcast Schedule

NBC and GBS network listings show at seven to nine pm programs including Federation hymn, Mortan Downey, Rudy Vallee with orchestra, The First Nighters and Lee Morse across WHAF WABC WEAF WJZ and WAC stations. The schedule highlights prime time variety shows and musical acts for the evening.

WHAF NBC WABC GBS Mortan Downey WEAF Rudy Vallee WJZ WAC Lee Morse

President to Journey Across Nation Plans Notebook Trip

President plans cross country journey by rail road to meet the nation. White House aides discuss route options and possible visits to half the states. Health remains stable but advisers urge rest. Expected to begin soon with discussions for travel next week.

Paul A. Mallon United Press Washington Mar Hoover Palo Alto Calif White House Mgr. Hougey Pplein

Lutheran Home Superintendent Jeanayo Speaks at Kiwanis

Jr W Yeaney superintendent at the Meadville Lutheran orphanage spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting at the Hotel Gor Ty ML detailing methods of treating destitute friendless crippled and delinquent children. He noted the state lacks adequate institutions for crippled children. Guests included Wilmer Waterhouse Rev William Hall and Robert A Moore.

Jr. W. Yeaney Meadville Kiwanis Club Hotel Gorty ML. Yeaney Wilmer Waterhouse William Hall Robert A. Moore Cleveland

Giant Meaker Well in Pa. Caps After Gas Flow

WELLSBORO Pa Mar 5 The giant Meaker gas well of the Penn United Company near here is capped after nearly a week of efforts. Experts drilled to the bottom of the 197 foot foothole and cement was forced in under heavy pressure. Equipment for capping came from Oklahoma.

United Wellsboro Penn- United Company Oklahoma

Bail bond disappearance linked to securities act case

New Castle Pennsylvania March 5. Disappearance of more than $40 000 in bail bonds tied to the indictment of A S Buyer for violation of the securities act was presented to the Lawrence County grand jury for investigation.

United Press New Castle A. S Lawrence County Grand Jury

Raskob Proposes New Liquor Control Plan Fight at Nationa

In a staged push at the national committee meeting chair Raskob outlines a liquor control plan tied to broader Prohibition repeal under a constitutional amendment. Governor Alfred E. Smith supports him with a combative stance while James Cox nudges repeal but insists the issue remains to be settled by the convention.

Raskob United Press Jol Raskoy Dem Veriite National Committee For Cy Comeieeration John J Raskob Rashkob Ie Min Seho Alfred J. Smith Smith Inia James M. Cox Ohio Cox Republican Union League Club of Philadelphia Maiit Smith

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