Alderman Named in 24 Indictments In Erie County Probe
The November grand jury returned 24 indictments against Justice of the Peace K. R. Morrison of Wesleyville for extortion and blackmail. Other defendants include Rob ert Morrison, Jack Alexander, and Clifton Shreve with multiple counts. Judge Rossiter issued bench warrants as trials loom in county court.
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Erie County
Erie
Journal
Justice 2 the Peace
K. R. Morrison
Wesleyville
Herbst
Robert Morrison
Jack Alexander
Clifton Streve
Alexander
Shreve
Erle
A.P. Rossiter
Tocu
Federal Offensive Against Organized Racketeering
Attorney General Mitchell announced a nationwide federal offensive against gangsters to exterminate racketeering. A special agent was dispatched to Chicago to coordinate all agencies including Justice, Prohibition, Narcotics, Immigration, Secret Service, Alcohol Bureau, Coast Guard and Customs. The drive will continue until effective results are achieved with use of federal income tax laws to convict violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Owen
United Press
Washington
Mitchell
Hoover
Chicago
Yaa
U. S
Justice Department
Prohibition Bureau
Narcotics Bureau
Immigration Bureau
Secret Service
Industria Alcohol Bureau
Coast Guard and Customs Service
Bill Aims to Curb Reckless Driving in Pa
The Pennsylvania Motor Federation promotes a bill for the next legislature to curb reckless driving. The measure would suspend licenses and registrations for serious violations, apply nationally, and cover judgments unpaid by violators, with support from S Edward Able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennnsylvania Motor Federation
Pennsylvania
S. Edward Able
Suba
New York
New Jersey
Canada
Victim of Auto Crash Known in Corry
William B. Denton 48 of North East died from injuries after a Buffalo road collision near Harborcreek on Nov 18. He was a hardware merchant and father in law of Mrs Hidon Denton. Survived by widow and two sons Eldon and Howard, plus a sister in law. The other occupants Peter Ingerett and Sam of Sandy Lake injured. Driver from the Denton car was arrested for reckless driving with bail set at 10. The report notes Congressman Milton W. Shreve reelected by 4 001 across Crawford and Erie counties.
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William B. Denton
North East
Buffalo Road
Harborcreek
Hidon Denton
Mildred Goring
Denton
Hamet Hospital
North Was
Eldon
Howard Denton
Howard Bremneger
Norast
Peter Ingerett
Sam
Sandy Lalke
Southwik
Justice of the Peace
Louis Peay
North Eaft
Three Sisters Drown In Pacific Over Losses and Taxes
In Santa Monica California three inseparable sisters aged 60 to 70 waded into the Pacific and drowned themselves after market losses and tax trouble. Brothers report a letter indicating a joint suicide. Bodies of Abba Miller 70 and Ada McKeon 60 washed ashore. Jessie Miller 60 remained missing.
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United Press
Santa Monica
Calif
Pacific Ocean
Poekge
Abba Miller
Ada McKeon
Jessie Miller
Ti. D. Miller
Los Angeles
Red Cross Drive Raises 584 for Corry Community
Total funds of 589.70 were raised in five days with 405 memberships and donations. The Corry chapter, led by Chairman Howard, reports district results by ward and district, and plans an extra meeting to reorganize the local Red Cross chapter alongside national officers. Miss Charlotte Rouse, Lulu Smith, and J. Danielson visited from Union City.
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Gorry
Red Cross
Red Cros
Pennsylvania
Clifton M. Hay
Howard Today
Commercial District
First Ward
William Myers
Second Ward
J. 7. Giblin
Third Ward
Mas. Wa. Houghton
Fourth Ward
Mary Whittlesey
Snogt
Howard
Jorganizations
Misser
Charlotte Rouse
Lulu Smith
J. Danielson
Union City
Budding Lilacs and Dandelions County Report
A Carter Hill resident brings in a twig showing budding growth after a mild spell. Residents report picking dandelions and violets as spring plants emerge in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Carter Hill
Journal
Budget limits urged on all armaments by disarmament pact
The League of Nations preparatory disarmament commission voted strongly for a budgetary limitation of land, sea, and air armaments. England and France opposed the American plan, with Germany supporting it. The Soviet delegate criticized the lack of immediate disarmament steps and urged concrete measures toward total reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Samuel Dashiell
United Press
Geneva
League of Nations
England
France
Germany
Maxim M. Lityinof
Hinila
Permanent Central Commission
Draft relief program outlined for farmers during drought
Washington reports a proposed relief package ahead of Congress to aid farmers hit by drought and economic hardship. It includes emergency state aid, $50,000 unemployment funds for highways, and agricultural loans directed by the agriculture secretary to cover seed, fertilizer, and livestock feed. Legge urges higher grain duties, proposing corn tariffs up to 37.5 cents to bridge domestic and overseas prices, while wheat purchases for stabilization remain undecided.
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United Press
Washington
Congress
Ers
Agricul
Secretary of Agriculture
Aido
Legge
Federal Farm Board
Narrow Escape in Accident on Union City Road
Two people were injured when their auto left the Union City Cory highway near Proctor Hill, struck a concrete bridge abutment, and plunged into a ravine. Sayied Yameen of Dayton Ohio and Miss Roselle Tettman, recently from Dayton, were taken to Corry Hospital with cuts and bruises but are reported to be recovering.
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Union City- Cory Highway
Proctor Hill
Sayied Yameen
Dayton, O
Roselle ‘Tettms
Dayton
Corry Hospital
Tettman
Yameen
Erie
Studebeker
Automobil
Elks Plan Dances for Relief Funds
The Elks lodge on North Center Street will host a Thanksgiving night dance to raise Christmas relief funds for local children. Good music is promised and the event aims to launch a series of parties to support the community’s needy children.
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Carry Wiks
Te Lodge
North Center Street
St Louis Projects to Hire 5000 for Winter Work
Officials of the General Motors plans to hire about 5000 workers for winter payrolls caused by the 21 story building project costing 5 million dollars. The plan calls for 2000 employees initially, rising to 4000 by December and to 5000 by January as the work progresses.
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ST. Louis
Appmn
Mately
General Motors
Decdat
Fisher the Builder Honored by Kiwanis
Harrisburg Kiwanis Club honored John S. Fisher “The Builder” at a governor’s dinner, presenting a gold lined silver tray engraved with the inscription. Dr. Hubert Work delivered a tribute on behalf of the club and Fisher announced his retirement from office next January.
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United Press
Harrisburg
John S. Pishe
Kiwanis Club
Harrisburg Kiwanis Club
Ben
John
Railroads Pledge Winter Employment Despite Low Earnings
New York November 21 Railway executives representing about 90 percent of U S mileage pledge to provide winter work for as many employees as possible despite reduced earnings. The association says roads will carry on as far as practicable to employ men and aid recovery efforts while seeking regulatory relief and exemptions from certain rules.
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United Press
New York
Tne
Association of Railway Executives
E. N.brown
St. Louis San Francisco
L. F. Loree
Delaware & Hudson
Radio Listings Show Evening NBC CBS Network Programs
Today's lineup highlights NBCs Collage Memories at 7 15, WABCs Grand Opera Miniature at 8, Interwoven Pair at 9 on NBC, WEAFs RKO Program at 10 30, and WABCOs Puoenis Hosiery Program at 10 45 across CBS networks with station markups and times.
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NBC Network
WABC
CBS Network
WEAF
WABCO
CBS Networks
Witnesses heard as Pa gas rate hearing continues
At Erie the Public Service Commission hearing on the 7 1/2 cent Pennsylvania Gas Company rate featured nine gas company witnesses and a flood of technical data. Lawyers for Corry Warren and Erie pressed for an impartial PSC survey to avoid costly expert appraisals while the company argued for its rate justification and noted major mains between Warren Erie and Corry. The session, before three PSC members, adjourned with more witnesses expected the next day as city solicitors and corporate counsel steered the case.
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Corty
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Public Service
Erie
Corry
Warren
Public Serviee Commission
Federal
Connec ‘Tion
Erie Bak
New York State
Warren, Corry
Erie i
Blaine Kincaid
Walter A. Allison
Public Service Commission
State Commission
J. S. Benn
C.H. Young
Samuel Waller
John Mullen
Kane
Pitt Gifford
Charles English
Ete
John Alexander
Wuirten
Lemuel L. Gilson
Erle
Sidney Blackman
GE. Bordwell
Blizzard Strands 200 On Three Trains Amid Bitter West Cold
A severe blizzard across the Rocky Mountain region leaves a trail of death and property losses. About 200 passengers are marooned on three trains as extreme cold and drifting ice impede travel. Rescue teams and rail crews work to restore lines and safety.
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Rocky Mountain Region
Twenty Children Rescued As Snowbound School Trapped
A Denver cold snap paralyzed travel across the Rocky Mountain region. A blizzard left 20 schoolchildren trapped in a Limón Colorado school as rescuers battled drifts up to 20 feet. One man died, another was missing, and many areas reported power outages and livestock losses.
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United Press
Denver
Colo
Rocky Mountain
Santa Fe
N. M
Géctiona
Colorado
Trinidad
Bennett
Guy Miner
Des Moines
Atow Bank
Mount Dora
Miner
W. Whitehead
James Tilford
New Mexico
Don Oliver
Pueblo
Leo Bowers
Olkhamm City
Limen Colo
Limon
Highway Department
Paoli
Arkansas Valley
Ministerial Association Announces 1931 Meeting Study Program
The Corty and Union City Ministerial Association reveals the 1931 study program drafted at Union City meeting. Planned topics include "Sarssores" by Rev. William Fail Curry on Jan 13. "International and Ministerial Impressions" by Rev. WL AL Wimer Corry on Feb 14. and "The Spirit of A World Holiday" by Rev. Enton Tunoy City with Rev. G. By Morning Corry on May 12.
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Corty
Union City
Union Gity
Prostimiadn
International
Ministeriay
AL ‘Wimer
Corry
Thaliman
Unitn City
Enton
Tunoy City
Gweneston
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B. Denton
Milton W. Shreve
Crawford County
Rg County
RED Cross Drive
Kers
Union City Road
Raine
Elks Plan
Dances
Fisher
Kiwanis
PA. Gas CO
Utility
Kincaid
David Belnacy
Belasco
Far West
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