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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1938
Page
1
Barcelona Bombing and Family Tragedy Report
At United Prone Center Tex March 17 Mrs Lillie Mae Curtis 38 shot six of her seven children to death in their beds after saying they were better off dead The killing occurred at the Curtis home 22 miles east of here Seven children were in the household Travis 15 survived Curtis admitted the slayings saying they had no money and could not be supported Three years earlier she killed her husband in the same manner and received a suspended sentence The incident followed reports of bombings and political backers cited in the same era news items
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prone Center
Tex
Lillie Mae Curtis
Shelby County
Curtia
Here
Curtis
Charlif ‘Semple
O. Curtis
Gloria Geng
Billie Burke
Robert
Margie Dee
Marcia Jack
Elven
Ami
Bombs Hit Four Large Barcelona Buildings in Nationalist Raid
United Press reports a deadly Barcelona bombing raid as the Nationalist air force strikes the Loyalist capital for the twelfth time. Casualties reach about 1,260 dead and 2,000 wounded with many injured in the main boulevard and central squares. A separate report from Hendaye notes a fierce clash near the Aragon front as Franco’s forces halt a prior eastward drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Arcelona
Barcelona
Res
London
Hendaye
Ward
Aragon
Cagpe
Generelissima
Francisco Franco
Earle and Margiotti Call Truce in Highway Plan
In Harrisburg on March 17 the tie between Governor George H. Earle and Attorney General Charles J. Margiotti eased. Earle said Margiotti does not intend to attack the administration in the campaign and Margiotti pledged loyalty and belief in the administration’s achievements while confirming his intent to prosecute the Frank Monaghan murder case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarrisburg
Goya
George HL. Barre
Gneral Charles J. Margiotti
Earle
Margiolti
Margiotti
Monaghan
Payette
Somerset
Bavle
Margiott
Tal
Austrian monarchist Von Wiesner placed in protective custody
Virginia March 17 Baron Fried rich Ritter von Wiesner a longtime monarchist figure and representative of Archduke Otto von Hapsburg has been taken into protective custody. He served as a pre war judge and World War I foreign office member and led monarchist efforts after the war. Princess Fanny von Starhemberg mother of Prince Rudolf von Starhemberg was arrested and held briefly before release after intervention by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Virmnia
Friedrich Ritter von Wiesner
Archduke Otto von Hapsburg
Wiesner
Foreign Office
Wilhelm Milas
Kurt Schuschnigg
Fanny von Starhemberg
Brat Rudiger Vo Starhemberg
Helmwehr
Kennedy Backed by Dewitt in GoV Candidacy Support
Mrs Worith Dewitt of Williamsport vice chairman of the Democratic state committee and deputy secretary of welfare announced her support for Lieut. Gov. Thomas Kennedy in the gubernatorial race. The endorsement comes from the Harrisburg area during March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Greta Garbo Says She Wants To Be Alone Again
Greta Garbo told reporters in Italy that she is not planning to marry. She denied rumors of a romance with conductor Leopold Stokowski, stating she remains unmarried while vacationing at Villa Cinquino overlooking the Bay of Naples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greta
United Press
Iraviello
Italy
Greta Garbo
Miss Garbo
Leopold Stokowst
Cinowime
Bay of
Naples
New Cabinet Crisis With Calls for Unity Across Parties
London reports indicate the government may form a cabinet embracing all political parties. Circles warn of another split in the cabinet as resignations loom if no agreement is reached soon. Tense parliamentary lobbies reflect strain over European policy and ongoing divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Lendiae
Kidnapper Seadlund Sentenced to Death in Chair
Chicago March 17 Henry Seadlund 27 was sentenced by a federal court to die in the electric chair for the kidnapping and murder of Charles Rosa and his wife Florence Freivage. He had snickered at the hearing for a hearing on a motion for a new trial, as prosecutors recited the ransom plot and killings. The case spanned Illinois Wisconsin and Kentucky, with arrests after $50,000 was paid and the victims found in a Wisconsin grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Sicago
Henry Seadlund
Charles § Rosa
John BP. Bames
Bebdiund
Ross
Florence ‘Freivage
Chicaza
Sycashore
James Armerod Gray
Seadlund
Oth Ross
Gray
Spooner
Wis
Gamen
Tamary
Santa Anita Quce
California
Attempted Burglary Frustrated by Patrolman Mead
Patrolman Ross Mead thwarted an attempted break into the Stewart Hat Shop on North Center Street around 11:80 last night. While on foot patrol through the alley, he heard a noise and found an iron pipe at the basement door, believed to be used to force entry. The intruder fled as the officer approached. a neighborhood search found no suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Mead
Stewart Mat Shop
North Centen Street
Mead
Polceman
Personal crisis reports in New Austria rise with two doctors
Vienna March 17 reports show a wave of personal crises caused by the Nazi regime. Two prominent Jewish physicians, Prof Arnold Beumgartner and Prof Bela Hurts, reportedly contracted during the regime. Baumgartner was director and Hurts a department head at the Guin hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Uniep Rresa
Vienna
Arnold Beumgartner
Bela Hurts
Baumgartner
Hurts
Devertmental Neag
the Guin Hospital
Vergeat
Boepstad
Yeti
Russia to aid Czechs if Germany moves
Moscow reports Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinov affirming Russia will honor its treaty with Czechoslovakia and urging a conference of major powers to discuss practical measures to curb aggression and prevent a new world catastrophe. The invitation excludes Germany Italy and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
United Press
Moscow
Maxim Litvinov
Czechoslovakia
Tne
Italy
Japan
Litvinov
Father Receives Letter From Kidnappers of Son
New Rochelle New York March 11 A New York City priest reports receiving a letter from the kidnappers of 42 year old Peter Levine alleging he will be harmed. The sender claims to have taken the son and warns Levine against contacting authorities. The writing appears to reference payment demands and threats. Levine has denied involvement or knowledge of the incident.
Fate of Greenville man with jury now in progress
Greenville Pa March 17 The fate of Milward Williams former bartender charged with shooting to death Nick Milrog Greenville tavern proprietor last February 18 was to be decided by a jury today The commonweal presented the death penalty for the 21 year old defendant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo Uomme
Merghr
MilWard Williams
Jawber
Nick Mlrog
Greenville
Tom
Meadville and Corry Teams in Opening Debate
Corry High School hosts the opening debate on a new two option system in the Northwest District Scholastic League. Meadville and Corry teams fielded both negative and affirmative sides with MacBain Sears and Rachel Graft earning top points, though no decision was announced. Catherine Hund and George Shaffer also scored for Meadville, while Mire and Gladys Howe led Corry’s coaching and prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiresowen
Corry High School
Meadville
Curry
Arthur Diskin
Miss Graft
Corry
Belly Maxwell
Ally
Min
Mire
Gladys Howe
Benior High School
Corry de Vating
Chief Magistrate Under Probe By Group Investigation
The Special October grand jury began examining Chief Magistrate John J O Malley's finances after a Riley Legislative Commission inquiry requested explanation of an alleged 82 500 income over a year span in 1994 and 1965. Officials questioned the source of funds and his suitability for the high office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qwaneh
John J O'Malley
Riley Legislative Commission
Igi
Lic
Public Utility Act Said Invalid in Harrisburg Hearing
March 17 in Harrisburg, Wade Biddle Sill of Philadelphia argued before the state superior court that the Public Utility Act of the 1st Legislature is unconstitutional and that the Public Utility Commission is a super board overseeing Pennsylvania public service companies. He seeks reversal of a PU C order revising the Metropolitan Bison Company merger to purchase the Northern Pennsylvania Power Company. the merger was approved by the Federal Power Commission, with the PU C rejecting it under a 1987 public utility law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Harrieburg
Public Utility Act
Public Utility Commission
Pennsylvania
Biddle Sill
Philadelphia
Howard C. Hirpsm Associated Gas and Electric Utility
Ampire
PU. C
Metropolitan Bison Company
Measles Subside in City with Few New Cases Reported
Health Officer Moran notes measles epidemic waning as only two new cases appear Betty June Joseph aged 4 of 112 Brooke Street and Hugh Moore aged 5 of 22016 East Church Street. Twelve quarantined cases released today signaling overall improvement in the outbreak. Shakedown racket in Masontown disrupts borough payroll as officials are removed at a public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Mlanigan
Betty June Josph
Brooke Street
Hugh Moore
East Church Street
Fungan
Masontownn
Masontown
Improvement of Route 6 to Start Soon Across County
Early this week the Route 6 improvement plan was set to begin within weeks. Projects include widening and resurfacing from the city line west to Range’s Corners, 4.75 miles, and further stretches toward Union City. Contracts totaled mid six figures with Baldwin Brothers of Cleveland and J. & M. Doyle Co. among bidders. weather advances may trigger start as crews move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Uks
Luxnela
Cay
Baldwin Brothers
Cleveland
Roule
Comans
Wayne
J. & M. Doyle Company
Wits
Union City
Waterford
W.histinmlee
Philadelphia Lawyer Faces Kidnap Charge
Nassau Bahamas report states Philadelphia lawyer and Stanley Boynton of Springfield Mass were freed of formal kidnap charges after allegedly trying to seize Scottala’s two daughters to take them to the United States. The pair were charged with assaulting Miss Helen Smith of Wilmington Del and carrying a revolver without a permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Bahamas
Maron
Voreater Scott
Philadelphia
Stanley Boynton
Springfield
Mass
Scott
United States
Scottala
Helen Smith
Wimington
Del
Heavy rains replace weather menu on St Patrick’s Day
Cloudy morning forecast showers and possible snow as heavy rains drenched Western Pennsylvania on St Patrick’s Day. A violent storm brought lightning, thunder, and temperature swings with records and flood concerns after a recent deep lull in winter weather. The event recalled two years ago’s extreme snowfall and tied to ongoing storm activity across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Day
ST. Patrick’s Day
Pennsylvania
Allegheny
Governor Urges Loyal Dems to Back Slate in Pa Primary
Governor George H. Earle endorses Charles Alvin Jones and the Democratic state committee slate for the Pennsylvania gubernatorial primary. He calls on loyal Democrats to unite behind the candidates, signaling opposition to other party lines and emphasizing party cohesion as vital for progress. The message references past committee recommendations and confirms support for Jones, Mundy, Logie, and Logue with Guffey backing Kennedy for lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
George H. Earle
Charles Alvin Jones
Democratic State Committee
United
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Earle
U.S
Joseph Gulley
Jones
E Arle
Leo C. Minny
Wilkes-Bayee
Leutenant
Thoms A. Logie
Ralph H. Smith
Pittsburgh
Guffey
Lewis
Kennedy
Democratic Party
Thomas Kennedy
Chester Rhodes
Thomas Logue
Kurla
Warren R. Roberts
Clair
Moss
Lea Mundy
Thuis Logie
Commonwealth
Feeline
Superintendent Dewey Discusses Tenure Act At Kiwanis Meeting
Superintendent Ralph W. Dewey spoke at the Hotel Corry on Pennsylvania school laws and the Teachers Tenure Act. The discussion covered how these laws affect local schools and policy implications for faculty and administration. The session included introductions and remarks by Hotel Corry staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Ralph
Dewey
Kiwanis
Hotel Corry
Ralph Wick
Inti
Clup Sa & Dey
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Suniluy
Anil
Mother
SI Earle
Texas
Austria
Stewart ‘Hat
New Austria
Meadville and Corry
Associated Gas and Electric Attacks
CIO
Lawrence
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