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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1925

Page

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Fight Over Restoring Enforcement Funds in State Budget

In a sharp debate the Senate expected to bar action on restoring 500000 for law enforcement and related programs in the general appropriation bill. Admin senators led by Bare and Snyder sought the amendment, with Schantz and Baker pressing the move. Public hearings were planned with department chiefs including Willits, Major Lynn Adams, and Dr. Charles H. Stiner to testify.

Hope Eialtea Preun Tarmishurg Whitysoupr Bare Ad Snyder Amend Maine Senator Schants W. Harry Baker Paskehel Roby Lee Mace Pauly Senator Schante Willits Agriculture Reland Beatle Fund Lynn Adam Stagy Polion Charles H. Stiner Heatehiy

Shepherd Makes Little Progress in Bail Fight

In a Chicago courtroom Marely 31 immediate trial of William 23 Shepherd proceeded with limited success as defense and state clashed over evidence. Judge Hopkins adjourned until tomorrow with affidavits to be filed, while prosecutors pressed to reopen the ball hear matter amid accusations about typhoid tests and health department involvement.

Shepherd Chicago Marely William Amurkes Hilly McClintosk Roberk B Bundesen Shepherd of Ainyhody Health Department Stewart Tr OG Raimin Agnwad Grinch MeUtine Hopskins Tiare de Byhdeyen Chait

Utah Senator Drafts Tax Reduction Bill

United Press reports Senator King of Utah plans to introduce a tax reduction bill when Congress resumes next winter. The measure contemplates a broad tax cut affecting large revenue figures as it tackles the tax question.

Utah United Prep Washington King Congress

Toil Frantically To Save Trapped Miners In England

Rescue teams labored through the night to reach miners trapped at the Montagine colliery near Scotswood after flooding. By dawn the water continued to rise and gas formed, with many relatives awaiting news as multiple lives were reported lost or in danger.

United Press New Goasige England Montagine Scotswood

Death of Spartansburg Burgess from Finger Infection

William N. Fuller, well known Spartansburg resident and burgess, died early today at Corry Hospital from an infection following a crushed finger suffered about a week ago. Fuller, a longtime town leader and member of Spartansburg Grange, Odd Fellows, Masonic fraternity, is survived by his wife Cassie Weidner Fuller, son Ray, sister Nex Charley Weidner and two brothers Frank and Ellin, with arrangements pending in Spartansburg.

William Puller Burgess Spartansburg Corry Trespital Tiles Way Bey Jock Uise Fuller Turgess Spartansbug Grange Chelea Cassie Weidner Fullér Ray Slater Charley Weidner Prank Ellin Fuller Sparigardung Aarao California Funchal Verviews Spartarsburg

Elgin Resident Michael Crowley Dies at 80

Michael Crowley age 80 a well known Elgin resident was found dead in bed at his home Monday morning from heart trouble. Survived by three sons Thomas Martin and Bart of Anna Morrinh W Va and two daughters Mrs James Cronin and Mrs Catherine Dewitt of Elgin. Mineral services set at St Teresa's Catholic Church Union City Thursday. Interment at St Teresa's Cemetery.

Michael Crowley Elgin Thomas Martin Bart Anna Morrinh W. Va Anit James Cronin Catherine Dewitt St. Teresa's Catholic Church Union City St. Teresa’s Ceretery

Rotary Club hears talk by physical director

GC Ey Mammott, physical director at Allegany College, addressed the Rotary Club at today’s meeting with a talk on Physical Development of Adults. B Kibler and L Olds, recently returned from Florida, were welcomed back. Nomination of officers for the annual section will take place in April. Mrs Katherine Polly went to Buffalo this morning for a visit with her sister, then planned to move on to Cleveland.

GC. Ey Mammott Allegany College Mein Rotary Club Adulta B. Kibler Lb. W. Olds Florida Auinuil

Guard drills ordered continued by President Goulidge

President Goulidge instructed the War department to proceed with all National Guard drills required by law. The White House announced the order following the deferral of the deficiency appropriation for National Guard armory drills pay.

Washington Goulidge Thas War Department White House

Corry Firm to Build Mayville Rail Station

The G Thomas Construction company of Corry has won the contract to build the brick exterior of Mayville's new passenger station. George and Bruce Thomas and Frank Allen left for Mayville to begin work, with magons joining next Monday. Foundation was completed yesterday and brick work will proceed. The station, about 40 by 60 feet, costs around 35000 dollars and will replace the fire-destroyed structure. Completion was to be June 1 but delays may push it back. Corey firm handles brick work only.

G Thomas Construction Company Mayiile George Bruce Thomas Franke Allen Mayville Magons Thomas Company Corey

Funeral services for Civil War veteran George W. Peterson

Military honors marked the funeral for Civil War veteran George W. Peterson at 2:80 PM Monday conducted by Rev. J May from the home of his daughter Mrs George Huntley on East Pleasant Street. Grandchildren served as bearers and G A R members attended. interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery with taps by local veterans.

George W. Peterson J. May Daugher George Huntley East Pleasant Street DeHaven A. R R/C Pine Grove Milan O. Waller WW. Jones Eric Grace Jones Cleveland Mra Walter Miller Charles Lawris McBarlani Jamestown Find Clark Proctor Wesley

Louse votes to replat tax repealer for public hearing

Harrisburg March 31 The House voted to replat the anthracite tax repealer on the calendar despite a negative recommendation for the purpose of a public hearing to be held tomorrow. The motion was offered by sponsor Representative Ehuber Luckawan a. The vote on the motion was 1131 to 0.

United Pres Harrisburg Ehuber Lnckawanna

Shean Testifies as Chapman Robbery Trial Witness

In Skartford Connecticut Walter Shean, the alleged accomplice, faced cross examination in Chapman's murder trial. He testified he knew Chapman as Waldo Miller, described their role in the New Britain department store robbery, and admitted involvement with stolen bonds while denying direct shooting of Police Captain James Skelly. The courtroom was packed as details of the case emerged and Shean revealed contacts with George Brown and Marshall offering stolen bonds and money from the arrest.

Skartford Conn Walter Shean Alnt Gerald Chapman Chapman Yetterdax Tan New Britain James Skelly Shean Skelly United States Jacob 3 Walter New Haven Muncie Indiana Washington Waldo Miller George Brown Brown Uni Shean Marshall Pennsylvania Grohl

Easter Party Plans Set By LGA Invitations Issued

Invitations issued by the L G A for a large Easter Monday ball at the State Armory on Monday evening April 48 with dancing from 9 to 1 and a concert program starting at 8 15. St Edward's will serve from 5 30 to 8 00 preceding the dancing. Rothbun's orchestra secured to play with about 500 invitations sent to the radiew and expected to draw crowds from the city and nearby towns.

State Armory L.G. BA St. Edward's Rothbun Radiew

Brys Visit Neville Home for Sharpsville Chance

Mr and Mrs P Bry visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs James Neville yesterday tested for their home in Sharpsville.

P. Bry James Neville Sharpsville

Death Battle Story Hoax Upheaval in Huntington

Burt Stanley an 18 year old youth confessed to shooting a man in a dispute over a liquor deal after hours of alleged storytelling about a death battle hoax. Stanley implicated Edward Mc Callister BG and Thomas Click 20 in the argument and claimed self defense. A deputy was sent to Prekens County Kentucky for arrest of another man involved.

Huntington W. Va Burt Stanley Ict Fee Adel Todix Corp Stanley Edward McCallister Thomas Click Delbertrk Acts Prekens County Kentucky

Woman's Club to Name Officers at Wednesday Meeting

Organization of a Woman's Club to be perfected at a Municipal building gathering Wednesday at 8 o'clock. Officers will be elected at the following evening's session and new members urged to attend. A prior banquet at St Edward's Hall drew about 140 women and laid plans for official formation.

Oorgse St. Edward's Tall Levening

Five Automobiles Stolen At Erie In Organized Theft Ring

March 31 report states three auto thieves robbed P J Haroth at 2504 Myrtle Street near Thornton Junction. Police suspect a coordinated auto theft ring. five cars stolen in the city during the night. One car was recovered by Ashtabula police and two men were arrested, held for transfer.

Erie Erie P_ J Haroth Myrtle Street Thornton Junction Fio Ashtabula Ene

Funeral Services for Mrs Loretta McCray

Brief prayer service at 10 o clock this morning from the late home 215 East Smith Street by Rev W E Bartlett followed by burial at McCray Cemetery Lovells Church at 1 PM Relatives attended and bearers were family members. United Press Newark March 31 Three killed and three others hurt when their auto crashed into a tree in Branch Brook Park. Mr and Mrs Walter Miller of Taines Town were in the city to attend services for their father's memory G W Petersone CoM. Williams of Titusville visited at the home of his brother Tom Williams East Frederick Street.

Loretta McCray East Smith Street Golock WE. Bartlett Lovells P’olock United Preax Newark Branch Brook Park Walter Miller Tainestown Laster G. WV. Petersone Com. Williams Titusville I. Brother Tom Williams East Frederick Street

Sullivan named community nurse for city

Miss Cecelia Sullivan is elected Community Nurse with headquarters at Corry General Hospital and to be under doctors of the city. Salary set at 150 dollars per month. The Recreation Board views closer hospital affiliation as improving nursing service and notes past success with Red Cross and Needlework Guild in relief efforts. Two applications were received, from Sullivan and Miss Grace Putnam.

Mike Cecelia Sullivan Wagne Municipal 1 Miss Sullivan Cory Sullivan City of Corry Wren TeRoBay B.C. Barnes Pred Weaver N. R. Dickson Grace Putnam Red Cross Tinue Nursing Service Corry Hospital Recreation Board

West Virginia Coal Miners Open Strike Across State

Morgantown West Virginia March 31 a general strike of all bituminous seal miners in the Northern fields will signal the opening of the United Mine Workers six preme effort to organize the state. All mines in West Virginia union and nonunion will be closed tomorrow in celebration of the eight hour day and the scope of the strike cannot be forecast until open shop mines resume operations the following day.

United Press Morgantown W. Va West Virginia United Mine Workers of America Union

Chesapeake and Ohio to join in giant Van Sweringen merger

Richmond Va March 31 stock holders of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad voted to enter the Van Sweringen merger in a historic financial move. The tally showed 506542 shares voting for the merger, 102218 shares opposing, and 235889 shares not voting.

Chesapeake and Ohio United Press Richmond Howes Chesapeake and Obi Railroad van Sweringen

France says disarmament talks unlikely amid security focus

Paris dispatch reports France not presently interested in disarmament proposals. Quai dOrsay says France has limited cruisers and arms under current conditions and seeks security assurances before any further disarmament. Ambassador Daeschner instructed to inform Kellogg France’s stance, prompting U.S. officials to seek changes before any arms conference.

United Star France Unitem Paris Frengst Tosign Ambassadad Hmile Daceehner United States Quai D'Orsay Trance Wiseeusseu Foreign Office Carshul Darsctiner Kellogg Daeschner Die Washington Theos Frans

Escaped Convicts Returned to Prison in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on March 31 the sex ten criminals who engineered a fall break from the Western Penitentiary on Sunday were recaptured after several hours of liberty and returned to their cells. The prison board has begun an investigation into the escape and will release findings on Thursday.

United Press Pittsburgh Liberty Hae Will

Todays Five Best Radio Features Summary

Radio feature roundup lists stations and call letters including WIZ New York and KYW Chicago with mentions of WBZ Boston WGY Schenectady and WWJ Detroit. A concert relay from an Eastern venue hints at live performance broadcasts with regional stations across the Northeast and Midwest.

WIZ New York WRG Washington KYW Chitag KDKA East Pie WBZ Springfield WGY Schenectady Ml Wear WGAE Puttureh WECD Nu Paul WWJ WSAL Cincinnati Boston WHI Dolphin WIAR Pravi WGR Buffalo Los Angeles

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