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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1931

Page

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Hoover off tonight on West Indies tour

President Hoover prepares to depart from Washington for a 10 day voyage to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands aboard the battleship Arizona. Mrs. Hoover will not join him but plans to visit her son in Asheville.

Hoover West Indies Harmony Glaphers United Press Washington Mar White House Hoovey Port Rico Virgin Islands Asheville Herhput Norfolk Arizona Hampton Porto Rico Hurley Junioy Lo Fermi I

Sealer Crisis as Ships Scan Ice for Survivors

Three dead and three missing after an explosion aboard a sealing vessel. Rescue ships scour ice floes for survivors while a hotel fire prompted new political charges against New York City Mayor James J Walker.

Sealer Walker N.Y

Judge Gibson to Testify in Rossiter Case

Federal Judge R M Gibson of Pittsburgh was expected to testify today in the Rossiter case involving three men charged with substituting patrons for a wealthy Canadian bootlegger. Patrone pleaded guilty and faces sentencing, while Wells remains indicted and at large. Government witnesses testified that Rossiter was near Patrone when the entry occurred and would not represent Patrone.

United Press Brie R. M. Gibson Pittsburgh Gibson Patrona Joseph Jarvis Stanley West Patrone Wells Coust Absert Wasartes Santuel V. Rossiter Lester Ben Joseph Donovan al Pf Rossiter Uikrges Patone Vis Beals Leonard EL Or

Senate adopts Smith resolution for constitutional convention

Albany Senate votes 2 to 18 to petition Congress to call a constitutional convention in multiple states to repeal the 18th Amendment. In Detroit a warrant for assault and battery is issued for Harry Harris, son-in-law of famed magician Howard Thurston, signed by his wife Janet Thurston Hart. New York stocks rally after railroad selloff. In Quincy California five men killed in a cave-in on the Western Pacific Ked​die tunnel project. details scarce. In Harrisburg administration forces lose a House vote on recommitting the Mintmanno property guard bill to committee after passage.

Albany Senate Congress Detroit Harry Harris Howard Thurston Janet Thurston Hart Quincy Calit Keddie Harrisburg Mintmanno

Five Best Radio Entertainments Schedule

Radio listings present WABC NBC and CBS networks with shows at 7:00 p m 8:00 p m 8:30 p m and 7 20 p m featuring Myron Downey Borwell sisters Bobby Jones Mellotones and Missicst cocktail across stations WAP WHAF WIZ and WABC with network affiliations noted.

WABC CBS Myron Downey WAP NBC

Wreck in fog claims nine aboard Citrine

United Press reports the steamer Citrine wrecked last night in fog off Glasgow. The crew split ashore with nine drowned according to the owners. One paragraph notes five survivors and several missing.

Glasgow Scotland

Survey Launches on Allegheny Lake Erie Canal Route

C Edward Log of Pittsburgh announced a survey of the Allegheny valley and French Creek in support of the Lake Erie Allegheny river canal project. Engineer Edward Long, contracted by the Allegheny River Improvement Association, will study economic potential and mineral resources over six months, visiting ON City and Frankin to begin field work.

Allegheny Valley French Creek Allégheny Great Lakes City Tranklin Long Pennsylvania Uhis

Death of Mrs J E Baker Brought to Cranberry Funeral Plans

Mrs Edith Baker aged 51 wife of Rev J E Baker died at Corry hospital after pneumonia. She was born in Cranberry township lived in Gerry recently and is survived by husband two sons Kenneth James town and Laurie Nome plus siblings C G Parringer Mary Parringer Pred Farringer Eliza Brandon G H Farringer Elizabeth Ziegler. Funeral services set for Friday at 10 in United Brethren church and 2 in Cranberry M H church with interment at Brandon cemetery. Rev H F Resgle to officiate.

Edith Baker J. E. Baker Corry Hospital C. G. Parringer Mary Parringer Cranberry Gisloole Brandon Cemetery H. F. Resgle United Brethren Church

Heart Attack Fatal For John E. McGrath At Work

John E. McGrath aged 68 died from a heart attack while en route to the Kurtz Cise Goods Company plant where he had worked 23 years. He collapsed on North Center Street near Congress Street about 6 30 this morning. He is survived by two daughters and six sons, plus a brother and three sisters. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 9 in St Thomas church with burial in St Thomas cemetery.

John E. McGrath Kurtz Cise Goods Company John McGrath Corry Mr. McGrath Wik Street Congress Street Earl Hasbrouck Harold Howard Olean Mushequa Seurtz Plan Maury Schmidt Catherina McGrath Villa Marie Academy Erie Julian Frank James Severius Scotia Robert Buffalo Josena Thomas McGrath Polk Slaters Miss Bile | McGrath Eloria McGrath Salamanca M. | Chrysostom St. Joseph's Sloes Church St. Thomas Cemetery

Daugherty Given 10 Year Prison Sentence

Washington Court House Ohio March 18 Mal Daugherty 68 former president of the defunct Ohio State Bank and brother of ex U S Attorney General Harry M Daugherty was sentenced to La years in the State penitentiary and fined 6000 by Common Pleas Judge Charles S Bell. He was convicted March 18 of misusing 2850 of bank funds. The judge overruled a motion for new trial and commented on the defense counsel remarks as the sentence was pronounced.

United Press Washington Court House O. Mar Mal &. Daugherty Ohio State Bank U. S Harry M. Daugherty Stile Charles S Bell Day Daugherty

Pass measures for Pymatuning dam sent to Senate

Harrisburg March 18 The Pennsylvania House passes bills related to the Pymatuning swamp dam project in Western Pennsylvania. One bill appropriates 1 570 001 dollars for the Department of Forests and Waters to authorize construction of a dam and spillway at the outlet of the swamp. The other measure authorizes development of fishing hunting and other recreational resources on the river with powers for the Water and Power Resources Board to lease or halt such sources.

Harrisburg Pennnsylvania House Senate Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters Rep Stevenson Patrell Mercer Poutily

Joliet Warden rejects plan for home rule

Joliet Warden Henry C Hill rejected a petition by 1100 rebellious convicts to form an advisory council and seek concessions. He warned any signature would send a man to solitary and vowed not to bow to prison riots following two earlier disturbances at Joliet and Stateville.

United Press Joliet Joliet Penitentiary Henry C. Hill Old Joliet New Stateville Mods Stateville Warden Hill Hill

Veterans Cash Bonus Bill To Cost Billion

Washington reports estimate that the World War veterans bonus will reach 1 billion dollars as applications flood the Treasury. Officials cite 2,372,000 claims in two weeks and warn of urgent financing needs to cover imminent payments and potential tax shortfalls.

United Press Washington Gimer Ichiayyam Congress Busiaing Heraressian Treasury Melina Veterans Bureau Frank Z. Hines Jaitties

Munn Out for Warren County Sheriff Campaign

Garland resident Billy Munn announces his candidacy for sheriff of Warren County. He arrives in Corry to declare a vigorous campaign against Sheriff Harry Jefferson, backed by a broad local following. Munn seeks major nominations at the September primaries as friends anticipate his chance. Corry acquaintances wish him success in his first political bid. J. J. Desmond returns from business trips to New York and Philadelphia.

Billy Munn Garland Warren County Munn Corry Harry Jefferson Garand

Rescue ships scour water for Viking survivors near Newfoundland

A six-ship fleet searches ice filled waters off Horse Island for survivors of the sealing ship Viking after an explosion and fire. Reports say several men were rescued or unaccounted, with 127 aboard confirmed safe and at least 12 more believed aboard before the disaster.

United Press Johns Joya Johnson Alfred Ean Best St, Johns Newfoundland Mar Horse Island Whith Henry T. Stegent Wig Sargent United States Citiens Viking Horse Tstunl Soi le Men Rowring Broilers Jownela Lieve St. Johny East Wand

Elmer Wilson Dies in California

Elmer S. Wilson, longtime Corry business man, died in Los Angeles yesterday of pneumonia. His daughter Mrs. Hazel Reynolds accompanied his body to Corry for burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. Wilson once ran a hat store here and remained active in the community before moving to Minneapolis then California.

Ward Howard Bosworth Los Angeles Calif Telllaz Elmer S. Wilson Corry Wilson Hazel Wilson Reynolds Telegrama Pine Grove

Fire devastates Lynn hotel injuring eight and prompting search

A five story Lynn hotel fire left eight injured and sparks a citywide manhunt for missing guests. Police believe some unaccounted guests perished as fire crews battled smoke filled halls and guests leaped from windows to escape the blaze.

United Press Lynn Mass Saul Prilice Tidmave Hofteley Arthur Harvey A.M. Young St. Albans Euest Itetine Benjamin Wesseming Stucki4isliveet Brouklyn N.Y Martin Trivers Oliver Fortier Boston Spindyoulay Maciel Panievine Utovy Nick Thv Petstina Privary Ween Case James Williams

Plans for Faster Monday Ball Draw Details

The forty first alnumi music Monday ball is set for April 6 in the armory. Corry Branch No 5 of the Esicest Catholic Benevolent Association arranged the event at St Edward's hall with twenty in attendance. Florence Lynen named in charge of decorations as Sherrick's Troubadours perform from 9 p.m. A dinner is served in St Edward's hall from 6 to 8 with Mrs W S Morrell overseeing dining and Mrs Mary Patterson planning the kitchen.

Corry Lesciest Catholic Benevolent Association St. Edward's Hall Florence Lynen Sherrick St Edward's Hall W. S. Morrell Mary Patterson

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