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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1936

Page

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Mussolini to Declare Italy Leaves League of Nations

Rome May 3 United Press reports Premier Benito Mussolini will announce Italy's resignation from the League of Nations. The proclamation is expected before the depu chamber, signaling Italy's severance after the Geneva verdict. Baron Alesi and his followers arrived from Geneva as Mussolini ordered cessation of league activities.

United Press Rome Benito Mussolini Italy League of Nations Tr Duce Depulea Virginio Cauda Gloriale Diltalla Mussolini Geneva League Fempeo Alesi

Stoll Kidnaper May Escape Death Penalty

Thomas N. Robinson Jr may plead guilty to the kidnapping of Mrs Alice Speed Stoll in Louisville Kentucky. Report says a plea deal could yield a prison sentence rather than the death penalty. U S District Attorney Gardner would not comment on the trade but implied a guilty plea was likely.

United Press Louisville Thomas N. Robinson, Jr Alice Speed Stoll United States Distrif Bunk Gardner N Gardner Robinson

Wheeling Steel Cited By NLRB For Unfair Practices

The National Labor Relations Board ordered Wheeling Steel Corp of Wheeling West Virginia to cease alleged unfair labor practices after hearings found the company violated the act by refusing to bargain with employees represented by the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. The board charged the firm with financial support to and interference with labor organizations at its Portsmouth plant.

National Labor Relations Board Wheeling Steel United Press Washington Wheeling Steel Corp Wheeling W. Va Wargain Collecijaly Amalgamated Association of Tron, Steel and ‘Tin Work Cs GE North Americ Step Corporation Portsmouth

Victim May Be Meadville Man Found Near River Rouge

Detroit May 13. A body uncovered in a ditch near the River Rouge bridge in Dearborn township shows a man shot through the heart abdomen and arm. Four empty shells nearby suggest homicide. A coat label reads Karl K Smock Meadville and investigators think the body was placed there after murder elsewhere, a cigarette pack and other items found at the scene.

United Press Detroit Karl K. Smock Meadville River Rouge Bridge Dearborn

Road to Ruin Turns Bright for Oil Firms in May

New York May 13 First quarter earnings of the petroleum industry were among the best in years as companies report record profits. Standard Statistics Co cites higher prices nationwide, strong crude oil sales, and reduced debt charges through bond refunding, despite California weather.

United Press New York Standard Statistics Co California

Young mother kidnapping case ends in Omaha

A 21-year-old mother, Muriel Masters, returned to Omaha with her three-year-old daughter Jacqueline Jill, ending a manhunt across Carry and vicinity from Smethport Pennsylvania. Max Fromkin, attorney, said Mrs Masters took Jacqueline from her great grandmother Mrs Jane Ware’s Smethport home after three men distracted Mrs Ware. The pursuit followed a custody conflict pursued through Pennsylvania and Nebraska courts.

Mothe Smethport Omaha Neb Carry Max Fromkin Muriel Masters Jacqueline Jill Pennsylvania Nebraska Jane Ware Masters Ware

Electrical Storm Ravages Crawford County Farms

A severe electrical storm struck the area last evening, causing heavy damage across several localities. In Crawford County barns at Shadeland Farms owned by Standard Life Insurance of Pittsburgh burned, estimated at 4000 dollars. Two Wilson M. Paters farms at Custards barns perished, a 100 year old building on William Douthett farm near Pymatining Dam burned, with two horses killed in the Douthett fire.

Gerry Crawford County Shadeland Farms Standard Life Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Wilson M. Paters William Douthett Pymatining Dam Douthett

Taft slate dominates Ohio delegates in primary returns

Ohio voters record Taft favored slate leading by large margins for eight at large delegates as Borah trails. Roosevelt leads Democratic preference in Ohio with Breckinridge in test effort. West Virginia results show Roosevelt far ahead of Borah while Holt and Sharp lead in governor and senate contests.

United Press Columbus Robert A. Taft Cincinnati William E. Borah Idaho Vallota Taft Marly Borah Ohio Wheen Taf Roosevelt Col Henry Breckinridge New York Breckinridge Martin L. Davey Stephen M. Young Cleveland Davey Young Charleston W. Va William J. Borah West Virginia Homer A. Holt Hall L. R. Via B. L. Bailey Charles Hodges Ralph M. Hiner Franklin Hugo the Shott Franke W Nesbitt Wheeling C. L. Smith Tae

Ladies Auxiliary Tag Day For Corry Hospital

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry Hospital will sponsor their annual tag day on Saturday May 16 to benefit the hospital Mrs Like Graham is chairman. Tags will be sold during the day by the ladies and their assistants with public patronage solicited. Worthwhile work has been accomplished by the Auxiliary and funds raised will support ongoing hospital efforts.

The Corry Hospital Like Graham

Four Die, Eleven Hurt In Frisco Club Fire

Four killed and eleven injured in a San Francisco club blaze at Shamrock High Club early today. Names include John Manson 24 San Francisco and Elsie Forrest 27 owner’s wife, among others. cause under police and fire department investigation, with safety provisions to be tested.

United Press San Francisco Shamrock High Club John Manson San Mancisco Robert Pattigon Berkeley Elsie Forrest Redwood Inn Ner Petaluma Jo Dickerson Nat Cheek Aron-scizern Bron Lorel Fale Gnubslory Pendezvou Folbe Ql Tir Fiialy

Corry Man Freed By Erie Court

James Sellen a 29 year old Wesleyville farmer and former Corry resident was found not guilty but ordered to pay costs in the involuntary manslaughter case arising from the death of James Welch a 61 year old Erie Port Authority worker. The jury returned a sealed verdict after a morning trial with defense claiming self defense. Judge Miles Bits presided and cautioned jurors to scrutinize testimony closely as the court faced perjury concerns.

James Sellen Wesleyville Erie County Sellen James Welch PWA Erie Welch Miles B. 1Ts Brie Mlyives

Probe of WPA in PennA Demands Data and Audit

Rep Arnold Blumberg of Philadelphia asked WPA administrator Edward Jones to provide to the general assembly detailed data on WPA costs and project counts by county. The move echoed a Senate push for a thorough WPA investigation in Pennsylvania as Republicans hold the majority.

United Press Washington Pennsylvania Arnold XI Blumberg Philadelphia Edward NI Jones General Assembly Senate Sen. G. Magon Owlett Tioga

Quadruplets boost income with media contract

Passaic New Jersey reports Kasper quadruplets born four days ago already earn twice their father Emil Kasper’s weekly $20 wage. Mayor Turner backs expanded earnings as the family signs a New York newspaper deal for exclusive rights and photos, offering 750 down and 440 weekly for a year plus 10 each birthday raise.

United Aréa Passaic N. J. Mayia Kasper Emil Kasper Benjamin F. Turner New Yorke the Ables

Complete Plans for Mummy and the Mumps Play

Complete plans announced for The Mummy and the Mumps a high school comedy staged by Senior High School group under Ruth Bennett and Thomas Roelofs. Eight o clock Friday evening at Clarke. proceeds support the High School Athlete Association debt clearance. Cast includes Duane Wogle Richard Shoop John Taylor Robert Ol Norman McElray Marjorie Young Norman Bennett Doris Follette Norma Grice Mary Gillette. Tickets on sale with rehearsals ongoing.

Clarke Senior High Schol Athletic Association Eas Duane Wogle Richard Shoop John ‘Taylor Robert Ol Norman McElray Marjorie Young Norman Bennett Doris Follette Norma Grice Mary Gillette Ruth Bennett Thomas Roelofs

Positive identity remaining unsolved in Ohio tragedy

A photograph of the Christmas era victim from Wil loughby Ohio surfaced but Leo Klimezat of East Branch could not confirm the girl as his sister Josephine Klimevak missing since that date. She left Erie the day before the tragedy enroute to Detroit, leaving the case unresolved.

Willoughby Ohio East Branch Leo Klimezat Josephine Klimevak Ant Erie Detroit

Manslaughter Verdict in Death of Friend

Washington court returns a voluntary manslaughter verdict against David G. Riggie in the death of his close friend James G. Algeo. Judge Carl B. Gibson delayed sentencing to Saturday. the jury's 8:29 a.m. verdict could yield six to 12 years in prison.

United Press Washington Wis David G. Riggie James G. Algeo Carl B. Gibson Riggie

Dirigible Sails Toward Ireland

New York May 13 The homeward bound dirigible Hindenburg was 1,600 miles from the Frankfurt landing field at 9 am EDT today. Radio reports placed its position at latitude 50.27 north longitude 20.23 west as it cruised about 690 miles from the Irish coast at 80 miles per hour.

Umen Fresa New York New Frankfort Mackay Radio Irish

Salsbury Sentenced to Workhouse for Guilty Forgery Plea

Maurice Salsbury, 55, a transient known for forging crimes, pleaded guilty to forgery just before trial in Erie County Court. He received four months in the Allegheny County Workhouse and faces potential life under Pennsylvania habitual criminal law if convicted again. he previously served sentences in California and two other western institutions.

Penn Maurice Salswiry Police Department Coury Salamanca Allegheny County Herewitoy Pennsylvania Salabury Erle County Pennsyvania Salstury Teas Californi Investmeatlowni

Zioncheck Demands Marine Guard for Honeymoon Security

Rep Marlone Zioncheck of Washington demanded Marines be sent to guard him during his honeymoon in San Juan Puerto Rico after a heated incident that included a near duel and damage to two cars and a gate. He phoned Col James T Moore asking for a guarding platoon, but Moore refused and Lt Jose Cahanillas at the radio station took the call.

San Juan Puerto Rico Marlone Zioncheck Wash Zioncheck Naval Rate Station James T. Moore Marine Corps Virgin Islands Col. Moore Jose Cahanillas

Earle Lauds Red Cross At Disaster Tribute

Pennsylvania Governor George H. Earle paid tribute to Red Cross disaster workers at the teller agency convention in Chicago. He praised their response to floods that hit 18 counties in his state, calling it magnificent and noting the humanitarian and efficient handling amid the crisis.

United Press Chicago Americas Angels of Mercy Red Cross George H. Earle Pennsylvania Teller Agency Harle

Byrns Opposes Inflation Bill in House Debate

Speaker Joseph Byrns spoke from the floor urging defeat of the $4,000,000,000 Frazier-Lemke inflation bill. A. F. of L. President William Green warned lawmakers that the federation opposes the measure. Byrns read Green’s letter, stressed labor’s stake, and defended farmers while appealing for party leadership support.

House United Press Washington Joseph W. Byrns William Green American Federation of Labor Green Friends of Labor Messare Byrne Anind Executive Council Redding Byrng Pye Hatton Summers House Judiciary Committee Byrns Jay Byrns Summers Siles

Parole unionite pleads guilty to drunken driving charge

Channel Smith of Union City pleaded guilty to drunken driving in county court this week and was paroled for one year. He had been involved in a February automobile accident and was arrested by local police who stated he was visibly intoxicated.

Channel Smith Union City Court House Smith

Murder in Chicago Hotel Is Unsolved

In Chicago May 18 investigators in the W. A. hotel murder of Mrs. Lillian Gould used microscopes on a 20 foot strand of silk covered wire a lock of hair and a blood stained brick. Police rounded up hundreds of casuals from nearby streets and subjected many suspects to questioning but admit routine measures failed and they are up against a stone wall.

United Press Chicago Ims W. A Lillian Gould

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Tribunal Chamber of Deputies Stoll Hal Walkaway SLATE Tor Taft Borah Roosevelt D. R Breckenridge Corry Erie Court ASK Probe OF WPA Philadelphian Jones Dirigible Ireland Salsbury Workhouse Marine Guard Earle Glowins America Batile Byrn Mun Willam FR. Connery House Labor Committee Federation Aguinal Jeter Parole Unionite
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