Trial of Senator Davis Continues in Crawford Court
The trial of E. W. Eddy, Erie Railroad employee, on manslaughter and related charges proceeds in Meadville. The prosecution and defense present vigorous arguments over admissibility of evidence including photographs of the victim Thomas Morley. The jury is allowed to view the automobile involved, as the case nears a possible jury verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Eddy
Erie Railroad
Meadville
Eddy
Thomias Morley
Curry
Crawford County
Kent and
Mook
Stuart A. Culbertson
Commonwealth
Thomas W. Morley
Conry
Culbertsuh
Morley
Conneaut Lake
Culbertson
County W C T U Names Officers at Local Meeting
United Press reports the County W C T U names officers at a local meeting. The item notes a disrupted testimony during a federal court trial involving Rodney H. Brandon former Moose leader and public welfare director amid testifying lapses. Continued on page seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U. Names Officers
United Press
New York
Rodney H. Brandon
Loyal Order of Moose and pUble Welfare
Op Timls
James J
Thaatia Jahore Benniyn
Iewilline Wil Gey
Turner Escapes Extradition in 15 Day Sentence
Nelgon A Turner of Sherman evaded extradition in Schenectady on charges of issuing bad checks and obtaining goods by false pretenses. He is serving 15 days for operating a motor vehicle with improper license plates in New York State. Turner was arrested after a Ford coupe purchase with a $190 check proved rubber. a nationwide alert led to his capture in Schenectady.
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Nelgon A
Turner
Sherman
Schenectady
New York State
T the
Powell
Pennsylvania
New York
Sotextertady
Bruce Babks
Porter
Federal bid sites listed for 86 new buildings
Washington Sept 21 The treasury today announced it would open bids for sites to house 86 new federal buildings between October and November The schedule includes sites such as Gettanquipps Bu Ard Ote Pa Columbia Pa Mahanoy City Pa and Clairton Pa with an October 1 date for Clairton
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Washington
Transury Fodly
Wefolie
Get T—Anquipps
Columbia
Mahanoy City
Clairton
Fails to Gain Screen Fame Ends Life in Hollywood
Lillian Entwistle known as Peg Entwistle, a young stage actress, took her own life by jumping from the large Hollywoodland sign letter H. The tragedy underscores the pressure of fame in the film colony.
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Lillian
Peg) Entwistle
Hollywoodland
Bus Driver Fined After Columbus Auto Crash
Orlein A Nye, driver of the West Ridge bus, was fined 10 dollars after a hearing before Justice Perry Mead in Columbus. Witnesses said Nye drove recklessly, crowding Wilbur Merritt’s car and nearly demolishing Lyle Clough’s machine. Mr and Mrs Clough were injured. The crash occurred east of Columbus on September 6 as Nye attempted a pass on a crest and curve, with a following gasoline truck also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Perry Mead
Columbus
Orlein A. Nye
West Ridge
Trig
Nye Irove
Bill
Wilbu Merritt
Mia
Lyle Clough
John H. Clough
Clough
Gandhi weighs compromise on fast end in Bombay meeting
Sept 21 Bombay pres Bombay report that Mahatma Gandhi considers a compromise to end his fast unto death. A sub committee at a Hindu Adi Kund conference in Yeravda prison submitted terms to Gandhi via Devidan Gandhi and leaders including Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and M R Jayakar. Details unclear but plan reportedly approved by B R Ambedkar and addressed untouchable concerns with separate communities and representation. Gandhi to give final answer at 9 p.m.
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United Press
Poona
Bombay
Presidency
India
M. Fr. Gandhi
M. R. Jayakar
Gandhi
Yeravda
B. R. Amnodkar
Columbia University
Initia
Vole Ag
Erie Woman to Again Head Co Organization
Mrs Sylvia Ripley Bemis of Erie was reelected president of the Erie County W C T U at a morning session in the First Methodist Episcopal church. Muriel Ryan of Erie will succeed Emma Murren as vice president, with Kate Greenawalt Nellie Meckley and Bessie Yaple named to secretary and treasurer posts. Fourteen of nineteen unions were represented with seventy delegates from multiple towns. The convention ran Tuesday through Wednesday with meals provided by the Alabian Society and activities including a grand medal contest and educational campaign discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Ripley ‘Bemis
Erie
Erie County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Sesmith
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Muriel Ryan
Brie
Emma MuMurren
Kate Greenawalt
Nellie Meckley
Millcreek
Bessie Yaple
Alabian Society of the
Aftyive
Corry Min- Stevin Association
Frank A. Witmer
Oval
Evenin S
Bessie Barton Winger
Corry
Tradtion
Erié County
Sales tax form scam nets local shoppers and sellers
Sharpers circulated fake sales tax report forms to merchants in the Corry area. Forms sold for fifty cents at Perry Nichols news stand and Bob Long First Avenue Market. Police report three men arrested in eastern Pennsylvania and a fourth sought. Revenue secretary warns no agents sell forms. genuine blanks provided free.
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Corry
Department of Revenue
Silés
Perry M. Nichols
Bob Long
the Journal
Pennsylvania
Ancaster
Clyde King
Revenue Secretary
Jia8 Ho
Limestone Man Dies at Age of 108 in Bradford
Patrick Loney of Limestone New York, regarded as the district’s oldest resident, died at the Home at 108. He was born in Ireland and emigrated to America at age 30. He leaves six daughters, three sons and nine grandchildren.
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Ey Enited
Bradford
Patrick Loney
Limestone
Helen
Ireland
America
New Yale
Prohibition Case Yields Jail Term and Fines
Rezzelle received six months in county jail and a $500 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to violating prohibition laws. The case, heard by Judge Schoonmaker in federal court, ties to liquor found at his 104 West Main Street business and related prosecutions for multiple offenders in the area. Additional defendants, including George Renva, Peter Diemer, and Daniel Thomas, received varying sentences and fines for third-offender or second-offender status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OMY HenZeVe Wau
Bricery
West Main Street
la Cherges
Yih
Schoonmiker
George Renva
Elk Creek Township
Allania
Peter Diemer
East Springfield
Danial Thomas
Brie
Wisconsin primary shocks LaFollette Blaine routs
Milwaukee Wis Sept 21 The LaFollette Blaine political dynasty suffered big defeats as Democrats voting in their primary tipped the scales. Governor Kohler led LaFollette with 258,014 to 203,123 while Ashland editor John By Chapple edged Sen John J Blaine 212,296 to 192,588 from 1,773 precincts reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Mghlint Hol LalPoleute
LaPolletté
LaPollette
Wisconsin
Nonines
Philip LaPollette
Walter J. Kohler
John J. Blaine
Ashland
John By Chapple
la Tollette
Us Tollows
Kohler
LaFollette
United States
Senaor
Chapple
Blaine
Widespread Midwest Farm Strike Declared Today
Des Moines reports a broad farm strike described as the last resort of thousands facing tax sales and mortgage foreclosures. Farmers seek higher livestock and grain prices to match production costs. nonperishable goods allowed. National Farm Holiday Association aims to avoid violence by avoiding provocative actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umreu Press
Des Moines
Midwest
Natonal Pare Holiday Association
Mussolini Backs Hoover Disarmament Plan
Rome dispatch reports Prime Minister Mussolini endorses Hoover and Grandi disarmament proposals with slight modifications. The stance aligns Italy with the U.S. peace effort, reflecting cautious support amid postwar talks.
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Hoover
United
Rome
Musso
Dino Grandi
McKee Wins First Mayoralty Skirmish in New York
Supreme Court Justice John J. Afo Gerhan ruled against the mayoralty section seeking a quick successor to the resigned James Walker. The decision strengthens Joseph V. McKay, Walker's successor, who seeks to fill Walker's term in full despite Tammany Hall's push for a November election.
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United Press
New York
Supreme Court
John J. A Fo Gerhan
James Walker
Joseph V. McKay
Walker
Gue Walker
Tammany Hall
Pinchot appeals again to President Hoover for Pennsylvania relief
Governor Gifford Pinchot renewed his push for Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid, accusing red tape and urging President Hoover to act. He noted Pennsylvania’s 1.25 million unemployed and pressed for a conference to secure part of the $45 million Pennsylvania sought two months earlier. Pinchot blamed the federal board for delays and asked Hoover to intervene and "make good in Pennsylvania." The president replied that he cannot direct the Reconstruction Finance Board to issue loans, and Pinchot held Hoover responsible for bureaucratic barriers hindering relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Gifferd Pinchot
Hoover
Pennsylvania
Pinchot
op‘Un
Reconstruction Corporation
Reconstruction Fipane Corporation
T. Hoover
Econstruction Board
Joans
Spé de Ioana
Pinchhot
Haov
Registration totals fall short of presidential election goal
Registration in the city shows 1021 voters qualified for November ballots after a Tuesday surge of 666. Republicans led on day two with 426, Democrats 217, plus 1 Prohibitionist and 4 Socialists. early totals favored Republicans. Final registration day is Saturday October 8, with hopes of a strong turnout to reach approximately 2,000 voters for the presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry
Regis Wation
Liedland
Hays
Otin Ww. Bracken
BIR
Congress
Milk price for August announced by Corry Dairymen
Dairymen's League Cooperative Association members in Corry and vicinity will add ten cents to a premium for August milk. August price set at 81 cents including eight-cent certificates. An extra ten-cent plant volume premium announced, funded by savings from closed plants and consolidated operations. Corry district to receive ten cents under plant volume rating as announced.
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Dairymen's League Cooperative Association
Corry
Geal
League
Fily Alte
Apsownces
Auicust
Mil
Roosevelt Wins Ovation in Washington on Tariff Tour
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt moved toward Portland today for a speech on tariff reform and public utility regulation after a tumultuous Scotty welcome. He urged a bilateral tariff to aid export trade, argued it would counter high tariffs and retaliatory moves, and pressed silver questions while urging unified support for a strong New Deal. Democrats packed the municipal auditorium and cheered as he outlined his program and called for party unity ahead of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press Board
Roosevelt
Portland
Dre
Franklin J. Roosevelt
Scotty
America
United States
United
Maysteal
Leard Wm
Woodard Trial At Erie Today
Lawerence Woodard and George Foster face sentencing under the habitual criminal law in Erie County Court. Advices from the court house indicate the trials continue this afternoon as attorneys seek to prove multiple prior convictions for Woodard and Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trias
Lawrence Woodard
George Foster
Erie County Court
Oie Court House
Thsteye
Mortimer Ey Graham
Buster Att Woodward
Priloit
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Senator Davis
Crawford Court
Meadyille
Thos. Morley
Sylvia Bemis
County
Rezzelle
Lafollette and
McKee
Penna
Dairymen's League
Seattle
Graf
Madrid
Graf Zoge Pelln
Tanaim
Abishen
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