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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1931

Page

3

Prison Team Case Reduced In Chautauqua County

Mayville March 1 A county court reduced the sentence of John Gould from fifteen to ten years Auburn Prison for first degree assault connected with a running gun battle between two state troopers and women. Gould 33, previously backed by R J Watours, saw the gun charge add five years to the initial term after the jury found second degree assault. James McClellan of Chicago remains in Auburn Prison on an indeterminate sentence for second degree assault.

Mayville Mar Westfield Ripley Tidge Lee L. Ottaway John Gould Great Meadow James McClellan Chicago Auburn Gould R. J. “Watours Brantford Onl Ottaway Glenn W. Woodin Watours

Crimes of Poverty Reflected in Police Records

A study of police records shows more stealing and fraud attempts amid less liquor buying and fewer auto joy rides. Domestic quarrels rise with poverty, but divorces drop due to cost. weakness of character appears driven by hardship and prosperity alike, not just external conditions.

Trade Reciprocity in Europe

A European trade pact between Germany and Austria sparks excitement amid French pressure to kill the pact. Britain remains calm as economists worldwide favor reduced tariffs. The piece likens the plan to the 1911 U S Canada reciprocity proposal. A judge proposes law clinics for young attorneys to observe seasoned practice and learn court methods.

Europe Germany Austria France Great Britain United States Canada

Loss on fruit load by wholesaler after 5 percent decline

A wholesaler bought fruit for 1500 dollars and sold at a 5 percent loss. A retailer who bought 600 dollars worth failed in business, paying 45 cents on the dollar. Total wholesaler loss equals 75 dollars plus related figures. compute loss from the retailer's default separately.

Twenty Years Ago From the Journal Files

A 1911 corry newspaper recap notes plans by architect A. P. Mount and son for a new Elis building hailed as an ornament to the city. Reports list dog poisoner victims including Richard Dawson’s black dog. Secretary Morgaridge of Driving Park Association opens inquiries for season room at Corry truck. Buffalo and Corry connections noted. Bishop Israel of the Erie diocese will visit, with local officials discussing building plans with Kurtz Brass Bed Co. Others include Miss Margaret Maloney’s Buffalo teaching appointment, industrialists Jackson and Powell visiting, Scott Brothers in Rome, and Paul Phelps traveling for work.

Morgaridge Driving Park Association Alrady Lewis Jackson New York Ere T. F. Powell Meadvile Kurtz Brass Bed Co

Parcel post size weight limits and quiz clues

Answers note parcel length and girth limit not more than four inches combined. Parcel weight caps up to seventy pounds in first to third zones and fifty pounds in all other zones. Julia Ward Howe wrote The Battle Hymn of the Republic. The mole burrows just under the grass surface. Monaco is sustained by Monte Carlo gambling revenues.

Julia Ward How Holland the Mole Principality of Monaco Monte Carlo

Widow of British flyer weds German ace in Paris

The widow of Royal Air Force Captain G Duff, killed on the Hindenburg line, marries German ace Otto Von Kohenleche. They met at an international spa after the war, exchanged confidences, and wed at a Berlin registry office after reuniting in Paris during Christmas holidays.

Harry L. Percy United Press London Mar Mark Marriag Royal Air Force Ane Hindenburg Line Hindenburg Jon G. Duff The ALD Duff

Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon

Daily Lessons in English by W L Gordon discusses common word usage errors and pronunciation guides. It highlights misused phrases like united togeter and provides tips to expand vocabulary while introducing today’s word innovation with examples of its use in a school setting.

W. L. Gordon Cavalleria Rustica

Burglary at Erie Store Steals Aspirin and More

Weekend break in at 417 State Street store led to theft of 47 boxes of safety razor blades 20 packages of auto strops and 18 1 2 glass of aspirin tablets total value about 511 00 plus 31 62 cash. Entry by forcing a rear door bolted from inside detectives suspect burglars studied the premises beforehand.

Buoglars

Contest Over Depew Will Opens in Surrogate Court

In New York a fight over Chauncey M. Depew's will claims the testator lacked sound mind and memory. Johnston Niven Hegeman, a cousin and disinherited heir, contests the will and seeks jury-tried issues. A preliminary hearing is set before Surrogate John P. O'Brien on Monday morning May 4.

Chauncey M. Depew Johnston Niven Hegeman Elizabeth Hegelman Bailey South Main Street Jamestown N. Y Trist John P. O'Brien

April Showers to Greet New Month in Western Pa

United Press reports April showers expected to greet Western Pennsylvania beginning tomorrow the first day of the month. Forecastes indicate possible snow in northern areas with Loon County temperate readings near 52 degrees tonight. Tomorrow shows little overall temperature change with only slight rises expected.

United Press Pittsburgh Mar Pennsylvani Weather Bread

Kane Man Hurt In Road Crash Near Boot Jack

William Dodge of Kane suffered a fractured skull broken nose and head lacerations when his Ford collided with a Mormon roadster near the Boot Jack Filling Station around 10 PM Sunday. He was taken to Vilas County General Hospital where doctors report his condition as serious but stable. The Mormon roadster owned by John Stahli stopped while the driver wiped ice from the windshield. the Ford driven by Galen Dodge of Hazelhurst struck the rear of the roadster. Families from Kane and Hazelhurst involved included Mrs Dodge and daughter Lil May Dodge. Mrs Stahli sustained minor bruises, others unharmed.

Ridgway William Dodge Kane Boot Jack Dange Hiic County General Hospital Dent John Stahli Hart Stahl Ford Machine Galen D. Dodge Hazelhurst Galen Dodge Lil Mdn William Dodge

400 Miles Of Township Road To Be Improved

Erie county voters learn 400 miles of township roads will be improved over four years under a state aided plan. Major Supplee notes cost and paving type, with 1400 miles in the county eligible and some roads lacking names. State officials expect broad county impact and late year start for the statewide secondary road program.

Erie Erie County Gifford Pinchot W. H. Supple Pinchot Supplee Moniay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chautauqua CO A. P. Mount Richard Dawson Margaret Maloney Buffalo Corry Gly Israel Messrs Cogswel Chapman Warren Clark Russell Paul Phelps Rome Scott Brothers, Contractors Mr. Dean Oil City Trust Oming Gil Ne Evcky Frank C. Chapin Center St Kane Man E. Shoop Herwale I. C. Barnss Newhouse “Shoehouse North Center Street Corry, Pa
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