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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

Page

3

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Two Pacific Flier Robs Bank After Overnight Captivity

Neenah Milton Juction Wis Sept 14 Pius bandits seized John A Paul president of the Partners Bar Inn yesterday held him and his family captive at home overnight then forced Paul to direct them to the bank. They stripped the safe of money and fled. Janet Paul a former UW co ed could not identify the men.

Une Milton Junction Wis John A. Paul Partners’ Bar Paul Basie Sandits Oicente Aed John, Jr Malcolm Janet

Arson charges and arrests loom in Allegheny election dispute

United Press report from Pittsburgh details arrests of 23 men at Allegheny County Courthouse amid riot police guarding election returns. McGovern, backed by Democrats, accuses fraud to unseat Armstrong. unofficial tallies show McGovern leading in several districts while GOP figures claim irregularities.

United Press Pittsburgh Allegheny County Court House Court House Charles G. McGovern Joseph ©. Armestrong McGovern Pinchot Adher Fant Aim Duquesne Homestead Braddows SmcGovern Wilmerding John Volpe Armstrong

Official Tabulation Begins For Tuesday's Primary Vote

Official tabulation of Tuesday's primary returns began at the county commissioners office with a probability of definite results by noon Monday. In Erie Corry and the county, unofficial results show Wilson leading prothonotary candidate Yard with 8 093 to 7 62 in the Republican tally and Densmore leading Democratic nomination in the race with 8 060 votes in the Republican ticket. Clerks began official tabulation today and the two cities will be processed first per chief clerk Ralph Benedict.

al Firit Moon Erie Corry Wilson Domes B. Yard Yard Densmore Per Staf Ralph Benedict

Charged With Triple Murder by Purple Gang

United Press report states prosecutor Harry Toy charged four men Ray Bernstein Harry Pleishe Irving Millberg and Harry Keynes with a triple murder staged in a North Side apartment. Victims were Joseph Luther Joseph Lehovitz and Herman Paul killed over gang dealings.

United Press Patromt Kour Purple Gang Harry Toy Triple Gang Ray Bernstein The Purples Harry Pleishe Irving Millberg Harry Keynes Joseph Jeay Luther Joe Lehovitz Herman Fymie Paul Purple Gungeters

Akron On Initial Flight Monday

Akron plans the first US dirigible flight of the Goodyear Zeppelin in months. Commanded by U S Navy Captain Charles B Rosendahl the airship will test its eight engines over the triangular area weather permitting. A hooke test was to be conducted inside the hangar today.

United Press Akron States Paul W. Litchfield Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation U. S. Navy Charles B. Rosendahl

Stocks in Violent Decline at New York Market

The New York stock market suffered one of its widest breaks in a year with prices sinking 1912 points. London stocks, 64,000,000 pounds sterling in valuation, and Amsterdam prices fell sharply. Cotton futures hit new lows since 1904 while grains declined. Selling in stocks was general through most of the day, driven by banks and insurers unloading weak stocks. German bonds and railroad bonds also fell, and Sun Life Assurance saw a dramatic bid drop to 650. Other insurance issues declined 1 to 20 points.

United Press New York London Amsterdam Sun Life Assurance Gan

Corry Church at Baptist Meet Represented by Delegates

Corry Church sent Rev. and Mrs. BH A Hook and several members to the sixty seventh session of the Oll Creole Baptist Association opening at the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church in Erie. The event continues through Saturday with Rev. W H Dallman of Union City presiding. Speakers included Rev. George Carter and Rev. T D Edwards and others. Evening supper followed. In Wayne County, four miners face trial for inciting to riot linked to a July incident involving Sheriff White and state police.

Oil Creek Baptist Association Erie W. H. Dallman BH. A. Hook Charles Hubertz John Rickers Erma Linsvott Frank Gilson C. Haskell A. N. Goldfinch Fred Rosy T Te First Baptist Church Oll Creole Baptist Association Delaware Avenue Union City George Carter Greenville T. D. Edwards Convention Church Dallfash W. M. Gourson Wedleyville Board of Trustees E. H. Mack Hire Home Mission Fields Charles Puller Centerville MacMillan Branford Osterhouse Stoddard Franke Jennings Cleveland Waynesburg Greece County James White Greene County Walnut Hill

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments

Radio listings show WABC WEAR WAZ WEAF and WEAF schedules with acts and times. Names include Hate Smith Dennis King Cavaliers Paul Whiteman and Theatres of the Abr. The block lists broadcasts from CBS NBC and other networks for the day.

WABC CBS Hate Smith Dennis King WEAR NBC Cavaliers WAZ Paul Whiteman WEAF NOC ERS

Prisoner and Guard Shot in Wild Outbreak at Work House

In Wilmington Delaware on September 18 a melee at New Castle County Work House left a prisoner and a guard shot. Fourteen prisoners escaped during the riot. Clarence Cole, identified as ring leader, was wounded in the shoulder and recaptured outside the walls. Sellers, another long term inmate, faced charges for Hayden’s shooting. Weapons origin remains unknown.

United Press Wilmington Del Bvo New Castle County Herd Anthony Hayden Clarence Cole Offcials Cole Sellers

Two Held in Jersey Murder as M E Realigns District

Olga Ziegler Park Ridge resident and George Flanard 21 were jailed in Hackensack awaiting grand jury action on first degree murder charges in the killing of Otto Ziegler a prominent silk manufacturer. They pleaded not guilty at arraignment in the second district court and are held without bail. Four others are free on $500 bail as material witnesses. In a separate note, the Methodist Episcopal conference voted to reduce districts from five to four due to economic strain and travel needs. District superintendents will reside in Jamestown Meadville New Castle or Grove City with four districts to cover charges, Bishop Welch to finalize lines.

United Press Ziegler May Mil Stonky Flanard Wube Warren Jamestown Meadville New Castle Grove City Dakots Bishop Welch Brie

Convict Schliger in Erie Murder Case

Alois Schliger, 22, of Erie, was convicted of second degree murder in the slaying of gasoline station attendant James Massing of Wesleyville, Pa. The sentencing was deferred as defense seeks a new trial, claiming improper jury instruction and that the verdict of voluntary manslaughter could not be retired. Massing was shot during a fieldup. Schliger said the shooting was unintentional and he thought his revolver was not aimed. The jury retired a verdict after deliberations late yesterday following the August 22 incident.

Unitec Press Alois Schiglen Erie James Massing Wesleyville Fy Rossiter Ilegally Massing Schliger

Home Making Department to Aid in Relief Canning

The home making department of Corry Public Schools will assist in canning fruit or vegetables for local relief. They will can for Community Chest or any welfare group if materials are furnished. Relief agencies should contact Supt. of Schools R. S. Dewey to participate.

Corry Supt. of Schools R. S. Dewey

Graf Zeppelin Opens Second Brazil Flight Today

Graf Zeppelin departed Friedrichshafen at 1 16 a m for a second round trip to Brazil within a fortnight, carrying passengers and mail over the south Atlantic toward Pernambuco. The flight, aiming to prove trans Atlantic airship service practicality, occurred in good weather with no incident.

Wince Rime Friedrichshafen Graf Zeppelin Brazil Zeppelin Pernambuco

Fleischman Feast Company Fined For Dry Violation

The Fleischman Feast Company was fined $5,000 by Federal Judge Louis Fitsenry after entering a nolle contendere plea to an indictment accusing conspiracy to violate prohibition law. Attorney for the firm argued a pending motion to quash the indictment and denied criminal intent.

Willow Springfield Iil Fleischman Feast Company Louis Fitshenry Nolle Orkpany Wathire Criselmal

Four Indicted in Beating Prisoner in Montgomery County

Norristown Sept 18 The county grand jury indicted four men over allegations of beating prisoner William Campbell to extract a confession. Indicted were Ralph Rinalduciel ex assistant district attorney Joseph Trundl county detective Brooks Cansidy police chief of Upper Dublin and an unnamed state policeman. Campbell faces eight counts with trial set in the coming term.

Norristown Wm. Campbell Shrer Montgomery Tius Ulla Ralph Rinalducel Joseph ‘Trundl Brooks Cansidy Dublin Campbell Qiename Berar Wooly Highh

Seven facing arrest in big hotel fraud case

In Pittsburgh on September 18 six officials of the American Bond and Mortgage Company and an officer of the Mayflower Hotel Company were indicted by the federal grand jury for a mail fraud scheme connected to the Mayflower Hotel in Washington. Warrants set at $10,000 each. Suspects include William J. Moore and brothers Charles B. Moore and Harold A Moore among others. The case is described as a colossal fraud by Forest A. Harness.

United Press Pittsburgh American Bond Kad Mortgage Company Weir Federal Grand Jury Mayflower Hotel Company Washington, D. C Forest A. Harness Boston New York Isaac Wm. J. Moore Bie Charles B. Moore Charles C Harold A Kenneth W Heyden W. Ward Harold Moore Kenneth Daniel J. O'Brien Mayflower ‘Hotel Company

Warren Man Takes Over Chevrolet Agency

R. J. Weigel of the Weigel Chevrolet Company of Warren completes a deal to take over the local Chevrolet agency from Corry Motor Sales. The Weigel firm will operate from the Clinton Street garage, and the new owner brings years of experience as a garage man and Chevrolet agent in Warren.

R. J. Weigel Weigel Chevrolet Company of Warren Chevrolet Corry Motor Sales Weigel Company Clinton Street

Girl Beaten by Sidewalk Bandit in Pittsburgh

Sept 18 Pittsburgh report tells of a young well dressed sidewalk bandit who attacked a nurse as she answered a call at midnight striking her face and knocking her to the ground. A passerby attracted by her screams led responders to hospital where she remained after treatment for injuries.

Wince Rise Pittsburgh Mary Walsl Briana

Twice Downed on Attempted Seattle Flight

United Press reports Moyle and Allen, improvised pilots, were forced down on an unnamed island after a 24 hour storm voyage from Sabishiro Beach toward Navarin Cape. They planned to resume a Northwest Pacific flight to Seattle, weather permitting, via Nome en route to Meino Pingino.

United Press Tokio Jon Mayle Cacil A. Allen Halhway Raga Today Nuvarin Island Moyle Burtal Asahi North Pacific Navarin Island Gape Navarin Allen Sabishiro Beach Mayle Maino Pirgino Cape Navarin John Buffelin Tacoma Giasina Madge Guty Paul's Island Alaska Naval Radio Station Burndt Don Moyle Cecil Allen Meino Pingino Nome Seattle

State Workers Drunk Fired in Harrisburg Shakeup

Harrisburg September 18 three personnel from the state department of property and supplies were dismissed by Secretary John L Hanns for intoxication after an inspection found them intoxicated on an official visit to Berwick on September 10 Gallagher Pittsburgh deputy secretary in charge of engineering and construction Welsh Pittsburgh publicity director and Rugh Bolivar engineer in charge of District No 1 were all identified as disciplined Gallagher was a Malone appointee Welsh was recommended by County Commissioner C C McGovern Pinchot ally and Rugh was appointed before the present Pinchot administration.

Ey Unie Harrisburg State Department of Property and Supplies John L. Hanns P. F. Gallagher Pittsburgh Regis M. Welsh Kenneth A. Rugh Bolivar D District No. 1 Hanna Berwick Gallagher Malone. Wels Gaid le Have Heet C. C. McGovern Pinchot Allegheny County Rugh

Two Killed in Car and Truck Crash Near Burgettstown

Burgettstown Pa Sept 18 two men died in an automobile truck collision on the Steubenville Pike near Bavington about five miles from here. The deceased were Leo Hednszko 35 and Charles Hunauer of Pittsburgh. The car occupants perished almost instantly when the auto swerved and crashed into a truck driven by Doyle Durbin of Breubenville Ohio. Police reported.

Burgettstown Sre Steubenville Pike Bavington Leo Hednszko Charles Hunaiker Pittburgh Doyle Durbin Breubenvilley O

Federal funds unnecessary for unemployment relief says Hoover official

Walter S. Gimbord, director of Hoover's unemployment relief unit, told the pm mobilization committee in Washington that public and private agencies nationwide can handle unemployment relief this winter without federal appropriations. Owen D. Young leads the relief resources mobilization.

Wey United Washington Walter S. Gimord Hoover Owen D. Young

Disgrace of Arrest Triggers Judge’s Suicide in Court

In Lancaster New Hampshire on September 18 Judge B G Oakes killed himself hours after resigning from the state interior court bench while under investigation into an alleged drunken driving crash near Mill F on Sunday night. The death followed disclosure of the arrest disgrace and the judicial career end.

United Fr

Six Burned in Coal Mine Blast Near Tamaqua

Six men were burned, three seriously, in a gas explosion at No. 10 colliery of the Lehigh Navigation and Converne at Seek, near Tamaqua, Pa. Those badly burned were Wat Lars ey, 41, Tamaqua. Steve Kilkan, 53, Lansford. and Mike Puschak, 60, Coaldale. The other three were treated at the scene or sent home.

United Press Tamaqua Lehigh Navigation Converne Seek Wat Larsey Steve Kilkan Lansford Mike Puschak Coaldale

Stowaway Freed After Transatlantic Voyage Incident

A stowaway named Mire Prieds Stewart Scuel ler from New Orleans arrived aboard the George Washbede and Wis under guard. The ship’s captain George Fuled stated the stowaway faced peril and likely starvation during the voyage. Local authorities and Humane Society officials planned care and possible charges as details emerge.

New York Stewart New Orledna George Washbede Wis George Fuled Pete Thas Corman

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