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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1922

Page

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Mussolini and Fascists Seize Power Amid Cabinet Talks

Rome reports Benito Mussolini and the Fascisti tighten control as Parliament faces dissolution. The Masotini faction pressures for a ministry while Mussolini aims to head key posts, placing Italy on the brink of a one party rule with the king’s assent expected. Reported scenes show large crowds cheering as Mussolini proclaims a government near.

King Mussolini United Prove Rome Howell Iti Nunita Monsolini Hiesself Exchines Masotini Fancinti Vic Epymanuel Ahiyselini Pavcinti Laliandre Mussolini Nte Lake Garde Gabrielle D'Anniisio Itwly Mai Thik Hd pHembers Poscisti Pewspaders Rowe Miesolini Mir Missolini Rugerye Forign Interior Inter Foncinti Benito Mugsolini Victor Hminiays Tony Likve

Betts Resigns as Head of Wholesale Firm

G H Betts resigns as president of the General Wholesale Company after more than a year at the helm. Betty was named founder and led the firm through months of steady growth before stepping down amid unspecified reasons. Reporter notes no public announcement has been made regarding his future plans. In a separate item from MOCERSPORT Pa a coroner's jury clears County Detective Robert Prosser in the death of Jamen Darna of Wouton while resisting arrest.

F. E. Betts G. I. Betts Sin Betty Provident of Thin Company Thun BAL Betti

Accident injures two at Findley Road crash

A two year old child was cut on the head in a Findley Lake road collision Saturday evening. A Ford coupe driven by a North Kant man swerved to avoid a ditch and was sideswiped by a car driven by Fran k Harrington of French Creek. The two year old and parent were taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Som North East Stephen Bryant North Findley Lake Road Frank Harrington Prench Creek Lathiere Lenn Harrington French Creek Cunning Corry Eesh Marrington Chy

Mysterious Death Of Young Gotham Couple

United Press reports the deaths of Daniel Cohen and his wife in Yonkers New York remain unexplained. A gas or chemical cause is suspected due to nosebleeds and fire-related heat, with no surface injuries on the bride or groom. A chemical analysis is planned to probe possible poisons and other toxins.

Gotham United Press Yonkers Daniel Cohen Sho Heng

Judges Named for Hallowe'en Celebration Parade

Judges for the Hallowe'en parade have been named by multiple organizations. Mears Hillstrom Babbitt and Weir will oversee tallying with Mrs Wood and Mrs Hamnia assisting. Winners will be announced a day after the parade to verify scores and pupil percentages across entries.

Hallowe'en Celebration Mears ‘Hillstrom Babbitt Weir Mesdames Wood Harnia

Three Die As Home Burns on Knobley Mountain

A family tragedy in Keyser West Virginia leaves Walter Ridgely and his wife Martha dead as their home on Knobley Mountain burns. Martha Ridgely, 34, and her two sons Jesse, 8, and Ebner, aged Walter Ridgely, the father, were all killed or injured in the blaze. Firefighters report the blaze started early today, with the family unable to escape.

United Keyser W. Va Walter Ridgely Knobley Mountain Ace Martha Ridgely Jesse Eb Mor

State troopers probe slaying of recluse near Scranton

State troopers from 36 states rushed to Brushville near Susquehanna Pa to investigate the murder of Silas Payne a solitary resident killed while preparing his dinner. The fateful scene at Payne home prompted a wide official response and ongoing inquiry into the case.

United Prem Scranton Wyoming Harracks Brushville Susquehanna Silas Paya Payne

Demand Abolition of Railroad Labor Board Faces New Challenge

A stream of union and political quotes centers on the bid to abolish the United States Railroad Labor Board over the living wage principle. The board rejects the living wage demand, citing budget deficits and payroll impacts, while unions pursue broader action. in New Jersey a murder confrontation unfolds as Mrs Gibson pressures Mrs Hall to testify about the Philips Farm tragedy.

United Pros Chicago United States Railroad Labor Board RG. Greandy Switchman's Union of North Amerista M Tnlesram Ward Greenly Queetmeal Hie Reherican Federal Railraad Tan Chiocagg Trand Ie Railroad Labor Board Sien Averale Caltedh Press New Brunswick NJ Shirt Mall Mry Hallay Gleendy

Voters Register Mass Saturday In Corry

Corry voters woke to the importance of the November election with a governor, state senator, and congressional representative on the ballot plus a 175000 dollar local school bond issue and a 1000000 dollar county road bond. Registrar William Shields reported 100 registrations Saturday, four times the usual, the largest special registration he has handled. Ward tallies include Fourth Ward 4 then Second Precinct Third 18 First Precinct Third 9 Second Fourth 10.

Corry Spon Couinty Road William Shields Muncipal Shields Saterday

Funeral for A J Capwell in Columbus Observed

A large gathering attended the funeral for A J Capwell from his Columbus home Sunday afternoon. Rev M McIntyre officiated, with Columbus Community Church choir singing two selected hymns. Interment followed at West Lawn cemetery, pallbearers named from relatives and friends, with attendees including Capwell relatives from Tairow City Harethurst Wattsburg Franklin and Titusville.

A. J. Capwell Columbus Rev. & M. McIntyre Community Church Isle of Somewhere Safiq Jenin Svest Lawn Gin Apbes Harry Raindall Taiow City Meagi Archie Capwell Gerrard Harethurst All Applebee Wattsburg Phimmer Capwell Franklin

Mystery death cake sent from Philadelphia shocks Quaker City

Authorities probe a wedding cake mailed from Philadelphia containing mercury and arsenic, killing W. W. Storety of Devon and leaving his wife critically ill. No sender identified as Major Windle leads the inquiry while Mrs Sterrett remains hospitalized in Bryn Mawr.

United Press Philadelphia W. W. Storety Devon Major Windle Chaster County Kompléta Sterrett Bryn Maver Hospital

Pennsylvania Trains Delayed by Wreck

A derailment near the Kennere dell tunnel damaged two iron textile cars and halted traffic on the Buffalo Pittsburgh division. An extra train operated from Oil City to Corry, delaying Train No 907 until the evening after hours of disruption.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Extra Ou City Corry Kennere Dell Tunnel Oil City

Little Change Noted In Allen's Condition

Donald Alen a 20 year old youth lies in Corry Hospital with a gunshot wound on his side. He accidentally shot himself while handling a pistol at his East Main Street home shortly before noon. Attending physicians expect his recovery.

Donald Alen Yourk Corry East Main Street Goon

McSparran to Address Corry Voters Today

Democratic gubernatorial candidate John A McSparran will speak in Corry this afternoon then attend a large Erie rally at the courthouse tonight. Erie Democrats led by County Commissioner Rogan and Chairman Schiltige will meet him and escort him to the county war for the event. The speech is set for 5 o'clock with earlier remarks at a city stop drawing large crowds.

John A McSparran Erie County McSparran Titusville Erie House Jonent Rogan Schiltige McSparrany Hits Orpieant JS

Rosier Case Moves to Jury as Wife Faces Trial

Philadelphia report on Catherine Ruston Rosier facing trial for the murder of her husband Oseay Rosier and stenographer Mildred Reckitt. Defense seeks to call witnesses and present testimony as proceedings edge toward closing arguments with a Wednesday delivery to the jury.

United Press Philadelpnia Catherine Ruston Oseay Rosier Mildred G. Reckitt Rosie

Villa dying from wounds in Parral and other war news

Dispatches report Francisco Villa mortally wounded in Parral Chihuahua after a clash near his ranch Canutillo. Other items note a German morale dip as World War I entries shift, with opinions from General von Huelos. Also updates on L P Knowlton and local figures in Wilkes-Barre and Portland.

Country Club Chef Slain Under Mystery Cloud

Pittsburgh report states police seek clues in the death of Alex Miller 45 chef at the Pittsburgh Connery Club. His body was found under the Janation bridge in Schenlsy Park with slash wounds and chest injuries. A bundle of love letters in the chef's room is being reviewed for possible clues.

United Press Pittsburgh Alex Miller Piteburgh Connery Club Miller Janation Bridge Schenlsy Park

Funeral Services for Mrs Hannah Greeley

Funeral services for Mrs Hannah Greeley were held at her late Spring Creek home this afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev Mr Ashton officiating. Many relatives and friends attended the service and the floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. Relatives served as pallbearers and interment was in Spring Creek Cemetery.

Hannah Greeley

Harding Holds Up All Appointments Headlines

Washington October report states President Harding will delay making any recess appointments until after the elections. The move affects four federal commissions and a list of vacancies, with salaries cited. Gov. W. F. Murding enjoys support from business leaders while calls for reshuffling persist.

Washington Thardinge White House Calariey Bushnise Mee Une

Leaders Confident as Parties Eye November Victory

Washington reports political leaders from both parties expressing confidence in a November 7 election win. Democratic and Republican chiefs offer cautious predictions, with McCormick predicting continued Democratic power and Republican leaders hedging on a precise outcome amid national sentiment.

Washington Dean Pordefl Mull Damo Wintic National Committee Damocnats Medill McCormick Comittee People of America McCoraick John T. Adams Republican National Committee

State Nears End of Hammer Murder Case

Los Angeles October the State expects to close its case against Mrs Clara Phillips charged with beating Mrs Alberta Meadowes to death with a hammer. Jealousy over Phillips husband drives the motive. Peggy Coffee the chorus girl eyewitness testifies, with about ten hotel employee witnesses to follow claiming Phillips stayed the night of the crime. Sheriff officers who brought Phillips back from Tucson are among final witnesses. A surprise witness may corroborate parts of Peggy Cuffs testimony.

United Press Los Angeles Clara Phillips Alberta Meadowes Clara Phillip Tucson Peggy Cuffs Phillips Meadows Tyrie

Kansas Moves to Ban Ku Klux Klan Activities

Kansas government intensifies action against the Ku Klux Klan with state officials meeting to draft injunctions and enforce a statewide crackdown. Gov Henry J. Allen campaigns across the western part of the state urging residents to help rid Kansas of the white supremacist group after a wave of raids, kidnappings, and floggings attributed to the Klan.

H. J. Allen Eye of Elections United Press Kansas City Moi Ku Ts Iin Kansan Uve Henry J. Allen Kanesas Yodlay Topeka Lopsins Ganiane Coxpel Kansas Ford Allen

Labor boards act insult to Congress says Gompers

Washington October 30 Samuel Gompers head of the American Federation of Labor condemned the labor board for rejecting the living wage standard. He urged abolition of the board and said any wage definition not based on a living wage cannot be just and reasonable. He asserted Congress intended a just and reasonable wage to apply to railroad workers and criticized the board for defying that principle.

United Press Washington Rui and Lebor Congress Simuel Gompers Re American Federation of Labor Toftay Labor Board of Labor Gompais Gompers Labor Board

Pittsburgh police comb Northside for Patrolman slayers

Oct 30 police comb the lower Northside for the murderers of Patrolman Edward Couch who was shot while trying to halt a pair of suspects after a street altercation that left Thomas Looking dead. Two others named William Rodgers and Albert Brady were detained as persons of interest.

United Pros Pittsburgh Lower Northside Edward (Ouch Couch Earry Thomas Looking Hope William Rodgars Albert Brady Northew

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