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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1931

Page

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Burke, Midwest's Most Dangerous Gunman Captured in Missouri

Providence dispatch reports the high profile suspect Pinky Hathaway, son of a Massachusetts legislator, surrendered in Rhode Island to face a first degree murder charge in the Verna Louise Russell case. He arrived with two companions and was escorted to the county courthouse by Attorney General McLyman.

Martin Kane United Press Providence B. 1 Minous Pinky Hathaway Vernaloise Russell R. T Elliott R Pinky" Hathaway Massachusetts Tiverton R. L Providence County Cour Ben-jamin M. McLyman Rhane Tslani Louis B. Hathaway Springfield Mass Piriky Schuel Jacobs Boston Pall River Woody Hathaway Rus Sell Max Levy Newport District Court Benefit Street MicLyman Milding Courh House Court House

Two Vessels Crash in Heavy Fog Off New York

The freighter Pacific Cedar and a tanker collided in heavy fog near New York. The Pacific Cedar entered a drydock in Brooklyn for inspection with damage and possible water in holds. The tanker was only slightly damaged and no injuries were reported. Coast Guard officials had limited information about distress signals.

United Fi New York Pacific Cedar Portoday Burnett Bropelyn Raritan Sun Edward Osborn U. S. Coast Guard

Hoover Nears Return From West Indies Voyage

President Hoover travels aboard the battleship Arizona 180 miles north of Porto Rico en route to Norfolk and Washington after visits to Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands. He rests on return, having received a mahogany antique table from Virgin Island natives.

Washington Arizona Hoover Navy Department Porto Rigo Hampton Bosils Ramond Clapper United Press Mir Hoove Wil Porto Rico Virgin Islands Norfolk San Juan Saint Thomas Virgin Island Cyril Daniel Lieski Saint Thames

Erie County Opposes Heffran Bill on Assessors Board

Erie county commissioners oppose the Heffran Bill proposing county tax assessors. They caution it would cost 70 000 to 80 000 annually and require three chief assessors and 28 subordinates plus clerks. The board asks local legislators to oppose the measure. R D Frederick of Clarendon was seriously injured in a Roosevelt highway crash near Clarendon. He was taken to Warren Hospital. two companions had minor injuries. The car left the road after a truck passed and crushed around a telephone pole in the early hours.

Erie County Commissioners Heffran Board of Commissioners Erie County Slept Benedict R. D. Frederick Clarendon Roosevelt Highway Frederick Warren Hospital Sheffield Preserick Warren

Fire at Eagle Valley tannery bark mill kept from spreading

Torn fire crews at the Eagle Valley tannery bark mill in Ridgway fought a blaze that caused several thousand dollars in damage. Bar stacks at the mill and nearby buildings were set alight by the fire, but quick action prevented further spread.

United Press Eagle Valley

Father of five held as slayer at Greenville

Byron Bartholomew 24 of near Hadley was arrested in Sharon Pa after Anthony Meter was shot to death at the Bartholomew home when Meter refused to leave. Bartholomew said Meter seized a knife. police say Bartholomew then shot Meter through the head and body. Four of Bartholomew's five children were present. arraignment planned.

United Press Sharon Byron Bartholomew Hadley Anthony Meter Greenville Artholomew Bartholomew Beulah Ada Metz Meter Dan Callahan

Masonic Dancing Party Friday at North Center Street Hall

The Masonic Fraternity hosts a seventh winter dancing party at their North Center Street hall Friday evening. Sherrick's Troubadours provide music along with additional features promising another popular, enjoyable city event.

Masque Rracerany Wi North Center Street Sherrick S Troubadours Vsuil

Radio Entertainment Listings From Daily Guide

Today’s five best radio entertainments feature WABC CBS at 7 p.m. WHAF NBC schedules Rudy Vallee at 8 p.m. WJZ NBC presents The First Nighters at 8 p.m. WABC CBS airs Canadians at 9 p.m. Wiz NBC features Clara Lai and Em at 9 30 p.m.

WABC CBS WHAF NBC Rudy Vallee WJZ NBC Network Wiz Clara Lai & Em

Burke Captured as Leader Tied to Valentine Day Massacre

Fred Burke, long linked to the Chicago St. Valentine’s Day massacre and charged with killing a St. Joseph police officer, was captured in Green City Missouri after a tip. He surrendered without resistance and was identified as the wanted gunman after investigators traced his hideout to northern Missouri.

United Press ST. Joseph Fred Burke Wiiva Cree City Brange St. Josephs Burke Chicago St) Joseph Michigan Missouri Green City Midwest All Kankakee Til Garonet Herman N. Humdeson Silence Ballistics St. Valentine's Day Norton Burke Base

Our Gang Kids to Return in Local Theatre Appearance

Our Gang Kids starring Skeets Tous, Jim Wager, and Peggy Hames will perform at the Rex and West South street theatres next Monday and Tuesday. Manager Blatt announces the vaudeville act on the Keith circuit will feature a stage sketch with the original group in person, drawing packed houses.

Eignager Blatt Rex Theatre Our Gang Kids Skeets Guy" Lowry Jim Rube) Wager Peggy Hames West South Street Bee Keith Blatt Corry Theatre Heir

Cooper Becomes Union Postmaster On April First

E Margin Cooper senior of Union City was named postmaster to succeed the late S J Downs and will assume duties on Wednesday April 1. Cooper, known in Corry, previously worked with Arthur Crowe in the Union City undertaking business. Also noted, Cumberland Burbridge Cole Mas Tramm, said to be 115, died at his home near Weidermport today.

E. Margin Cooper Union City S. J. Downs Mr. Cooper Corry Arthur Crowe Cumberland Burbridge Cole Mas Tramm Weidermport

Deny Wilbur Will Retire From Cabinet Post

Unofficial reports deny Wilbur Will retirement from the cabinet and suggest William V. Hodges of Denver as successor, former treasurer of the Republican National Committee.

Wilbur William V. Hodges Denver Treatier Republican National Committee

Corry Granted Regular Stop On Erie Westbound No. 1

Corry will receive full passenger service with the Erie No. 1 westbound train beginning April 26. A petition from local business leaders urged the railroad to restore Corry’s regular stop status, and Division Passenger Agent Wronk Priest approved the change, extending service for the community.

Corry Ris Frank 1 England Erie Erie System Taglind Unis Wronk Priest Jamestown

Locomotive Crash In Charlotte Injures Many

A locomotive crashed into a crowded street car at a crossing in Charlotte injuring more than twenty persons. Bernt Balshen left Cornerbrook on a Sikorsky plane at 12 40 p m in a search for Vik ing survivors. twenty eight men still unaccounted for. The U S Shipping Board elected Elmer B Crowley of New York president of the Merchant Fleet Corporation. Prices drifted downward on the New York Stock Exchange with dull turnover and steady selling in the afternoon. Treasury reports show tax collections for March likely to fall below the 950 million estimate.

Unites Press Charlotte N. CA Cornerbrook Bernt Balshen Washington U. S Elmer B. Crowley New York Merchant Fleet Corporation The Stock Exchange Treasury

Lloyd George Issues Warning to Laborites in London Speech

In a London address Lloyd George warned Laborites that backing the Ramsay MacDonald cabinet could doom the Liberal party’s power. He argued a failed government would cripple progress and leave Liberals defending an indefensible position.

United Press London David Lingil George Liberal Party Tenrley Lloyd George Lioyét George

Kiwanis Club stage mock surgery at luncheon

Kiwanis members enjoyed a staged operation by Drs Amos Reese WW Graham and W Jones with nurse Howard Sheen. They operated on Stanley Nichols amid hospital paraphernalia revealing gall stones a diseased appendix and other defects in a comic, entertaining stunt at the Erie club meeting. Secretary James Shields was to speak but postponed due to his father’s illness. A new Kiwanis gavel and bell were unveiled in memory of R W Brown.

Kiwanis Club Amos Reese WW. Graham W. Jones Stanley Nichols Reese Howard Sheen J Dames Shields Erie Chamber of Commerce Erie Shields R W. Brown Long

Thousands to be Given Work Through Public Projects

The article details federal funding shifts for public works, noting a total appropriation of 105,922,889 dollars and a broader plan to advance 725 million dollars for construction and related programs. It mentions federal participation rising to 120 state aid and ongoing budgets for labor and highway projects under the 1981 framework.

United Press Washington Wiest MedWay Jimmi Emilaudadens Unk Spring Ludoy Nqyum Publis Taji Erieultyne Hans Bueven Hitler Walid Weilles Pinsering Auite Fonds Legislatiin Exjiva Iniitinibs

Erie Man Killed in Auto Crash Near Conneautville

William Ryan 42 of Erie died of injuries from a two car accident near Conneautville Pa. Driver Richard Nash Evie escaped with lacerations while Victor McCailey 33 of Bru who was a former state trooper was injured. Ryan was seated in the rear seat and the car skidded on a grade before striking a tree. Nash was released after reporting to highway police.

William Ryan Conneautville United Press Prie Mar Wats Bud Strausly Conneautyile Erie Beth Victor McCailey Bru St. Vinjcent's Hospital Richard Nash Evie Nach Ryan Atrea Nash Nash Highway Polies

Illinois Dry Law Repeal Moves to Governor Emmerson

Illinois Senate votes 26 to 24 to repeal the prohibition and return enforcement to the federal system. The measure, known as the OGrady McDermott bill, had previously cleared the House 280 to 60 and now rests with Gov. Louis L. Emmerson after a tense session in Springfield. A spectator collapsed and died during the debate.

Synnica Springfield Mar Louis L. Emmerson State Senate JM O'Grady-Mcdermott

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