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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1931

Page

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British financial crisis deepens world concern urging moratorium on vets' bonus

China asks League of Nations to intervene in Sino Japanese dispute over Manchuria. Geneva meeting set for tomorrow to consider the request. In Manchuria Japanese troops control railways and telegraph lines within a hundred miles of Mukden. Chinese civilians flee toward Peiping amid panic and reports of refugees and troop movements fill the lines.

United Press Geneva China League of Nations Manchuria Kowpangtze Mursden Peiping Mukden

Mob threatens to lynch Bluebeard in Hartson jail melee

Harry F. Powers, a matrimonial agent who confessed to five murders, cowered in a West Virginia state penitentiary death cell at Moundsville after a weekend mob swarmed Hartson county jail in an bid to lynch him. Officials moved him to safety as crowds surged, police guarded the transport, and Powers cried out in fear while hearing outside cries of lynching.

United Press Clarksburg W. Va Harry F. Powers West Virginity State Penitentiary Moundsville Hartson County Powers Sherif W. B. Grim Herbert A. Brown

Hall's Plane Crashes Into House Killing Two

In West Brighton on September 21 James Goodwin Hall piloted a fast yellow plane toward Detroit for the American Legion convention when it faltered over Staten Island and plunged into a house. Federal Bank and Trust president Peter J. Brady was killed and Hall was injured. a woman resident also died in the blaze.

United Press Hall Roosevelt Field American ” Legion Detroit Brady Staten Island Cra Bridy

U S Consul Seized by Japs Released in Manchuria

United States Consul John Carter Vincent on leave of absence was seized by Japanese soldiers in Maed en Manchuria while they checked identity. He arrived at midnight amid rain and supplies movement, was challenged with bayonets, then shown official papers and released after apology. His baggage was returned and he did not plan a protest.

Maeden Manchuria United States John Carter Vincent Vincent Sheney Baltn Hin

Ford Plant at Chester Swept by Fire Today

Fire swept through two large Ford Motor Company buildings in Chester Pennsylvania starting at 5 a.m. The blaze spread through the paint shop and other sections, drawing units from Chester and neighboring towns to fight the flames. Firemen reported the fire under control by mid-morning but could not save the two structures.

FORD Chester James Blaze United Press Ford Motor Company Assembly Qimntene Tousy Boroighs SUI Plantire Berry Linwood Marcus Hook Parkside Eddystong Chester Township

Sparta Fair Impresses With Record Exhibits and Attendance

The three day Sparta Fair at Spartangburg concluded Saturday evening drawing large crowds from Corry area. About 1,700 exhibits filled by students and local youths, with roughly 50 from grades and 100 from high school. Agricultural displays led the show with notable student participation and expanded exhibit space due to school attendance.

Spartansburg Sauuday Corry Sleventh Spartangburg Spartans- Turg Vocational School Whittley

Ground breaking set for $1.4 million Pymatuning dam

Sharon Pennsylvania September 21 ground will be broken for the 1 400 000 dam project October 6 1981 Governor Gifford Pinchot will attend if possible Mayor Frank Gilbert was notified Senators Fees Buckley Reed and Dave from Ohio and Pennsylvania are invited Work on the site clearing has begun The dam will create Pennsylvania s largest lake and regulate water flow in the Shenango and Biener rivers

United Press Sharon Gifford Pinechot Frank Gilbert George White Fees and Buckley Ohio Reed Dave Pennsylvania Shenango Benyer Rivers

Eleven killed as Japan quake rocks two prefectures

Eleven people died in a violent two prefecture earthquake in Japan with nine deaths in Siatama and two in Gamma. Dozens injured as communications with Kamizawa, a summer resort visited by Gol and Mrs. Lindbergh, were disrupted. Americans and British residents were in the village.

United Press Toto Siatama Gamma Here Kamizawa Gol Charles A. Lind-bergh U.S W. Cameron Forbes Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh

State Department Eyes Sino Japanese Feud in Manchuria

The State Department in Washington views the Sino Japanese tensions in Manchuria as more serious than last Saturday. It has not yet decided to remind Japan and China of Kellogg Pact obligations but notes nine powers might act under the 1623 pact if oriental disturbances escalate. No moves to pacify combatants have been taken.

Lele Washington State Department Manchuria Jupsu Chick Shaees

Britain suspends gold standard amid global stock turmoil

Heavy gold withdrawals from the Bank of England force Britain to suspend the gold standard temporarily. Parliament meets to ratify the drastic step as exchanges in London Berlin and Copenhagen close. New York bankers assess potential short term impact while US markets prepare to open. Officials warn against short selling during the emergency.

United Press Bank of England Great Britain London Berlin Copenhagen Tokio Wierst New York Stock Exchange Wall Street J. P. Morgan America New New York Stratfers England Pil Gil Short Chicago Chicago Stock Exchange Board of Governors Britain Ophe Paul H. Davin Wtogke Exchange

Stock Prices Rebound After Early Decline In New York

In New York on September 21, stock markets recovered from an earlier global financial stress triggered by Britain's suspension of gold payments. The session saw a brisk first hour with bear selling, followed by a orderly rally. Steel Common jumped, Reading leaped over 25 points after a 48 opening, and gains spread through American Telephone, General Electric, Westinghouse Electric, Consolidated Gas, and J. G. Reuse.

United Press York Worl Britain New York Stock Exchange American Con General Higotile Consolidated Gas Westinghouse Electric American Telephone J. J. Guse Woolworth Radio-Keith General Motors

Wreckage Sighted in Transatlantic Flight Attempt

The Belmeira reported sighting wreckage of an air plane in 45.26 N, 54.81 W. Belmore relayed that two Germans and a Portuguese attempted a trans Atlantic flight. authorities said no further details and the Belmoira captain declined to amplify the report.

United Press President Roosevelt Belmeira Halitax N.S Mirinet Department Belmore Newfoundland

Milne conference preserves Rev F A Wimer at Corry church

The Milne conference announces Rev Frank A Wimer will serve another year at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Corry. Additional appointments in the Erie Jamestown district include Supt A C Locke and numerous pastors serving at Ashville Bemus Point Clymer Falconer Jamestown Westfield and other communities in New York.

Frank A. Wimer First Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church Warren Erie Jamestown A. C Locke Ashville L. W. Miller Bemus Point Jones Brotton McMinn Busti Federated Thomas Packard Catthingis WF Sipe Chautauqua N. Y J. B. Roberta Cherry Greek J. Ncroxall Clymer C Eshelman Dun- Live TB. Colley Brie Asbury Shindledecker Cascade J. A. Cousins First Alles Henderson C. M. McEntarfer Kingsley S. McKnight Lawrence Smith Ames Maywond F. P. Sumonet Tennedsy Ilington Td. Hurst Lakewood-Ceteron M. M. Mook Little Valley PF. Haines Mayyille A. L. Pardee McKean Avery North East Lm, Barnard Panama C.hasenlugs Petrystues Dayton A.A Jones Randolph A. FL Hillard Ripley J. Re ‘Bich Silamanva Blole Siridan GR. D. Braun Silvernreek TE Hauger Sinchurville Elistings South Dayton BW. Taylor R. E. Tiduia

Meet Tonight to Draft City's Relief Plans

Corry's 1951 Community Chest campaign faces public discussion at the Municipal Building at 8 o'clock this evening. Citizens will vote on continuing the Chest or adopting another relief program, select a chair for the reorganization, and set dates for the annual funds drive.

Draft City Corry Ollock Re- Wer

Official tabulation of Corry votes in county primary

Official tabulation reported Meclelland winning the Democratic nomination for register of wills with 2462 votes to Swarts 2296. Coroner race favored Stroble Republican and Fawley incumbent won Democratic nomination. No other county slate changes noted.

Corry Ofice Brie W. ©. Meclelland Register of Wills McClelland

Jewels Stolen From Home of New York Banker

The Unit-f Press reports a $45,000 jewelry theft last night at the home of Bisa Walker, a prominent New York banker. Police say necklaces including diamond pieces were taken. preliminary examination suggests forced entry.

Unit-f Press Wheatley Bisa Walker New-York

War veterans urged to defer bonus demands at Legion meet

At the American Legion convention in Detroit Hoover urged war veterans to defer bonus and pension demands to protect national finances. He warned that any new burden could jeopardize stability, stressing no tax increase will avert deficits and urging enlistment to support the fight against “world low mood.” The talk emphasized avoiding new government expenditures and maintaining fiscal restraint amid wartime recovery.

Raymond Clapper United Press Olympia Hall Detroit Hopper Hoover United States Legion Hmoovvf Ater London Bendly Desi

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments on NBC CBS WABC WRC

Radio listings preview tonight’s top broadcasts across networks NBC CBS WABC and WRC. Acts include Pip Pry ory Band Gingin Sam Arabesque and Paul Willen Orchestra with varied times and stations.

NBC Jet Ters Phh Cook WADC CBS Gingin Sam WABC Cha IRNDA WRC Paul Willen Orchinskne

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