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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1932
Page
1
Boston April 15 United Press recovery under way but slow says W Babson. He notes two years to solid ground of business stability with deflation of debt and inflated values. He cautions that only a careful spirit and daily dollar savings will underpin a durable recovery.
Report details a deadly blast at the new state building in Columbus. Seven killed, sixty injured, with investigators pointing to gas or marble dust. 125 workers were onsite when the explosion occurred in the basement area during final construction. Authorities note structural damage valued around 1 million dollars.
Lt Thomas Massie faces murder charges over Kahahawai death as defense by Clarence Darrow seeks insanity as a defense. The Ala Moana case ties into the trial of Massie and four Americans amid a high profile courtroom confrontation in Honolulu.
Richard Rossbacher was re elected president of the Stanford Hose Company at the annual meeting held last evening in the old rooms of the First Ward fire station. Officers named include Roy Rickerson as vice president C A Pain as secretary Thomas Garrity as treasurer, William Heath James Sullivan Charles Craker trustees Ray Laurie foreman Thomas Green assistant foreman and Charles Craker delegate to the state convention in Lancaster next October. Charles Kinley was renamed president of the Firemens Relief Association. Other officers listed are Thomas Green vice president Andrew Paulson secretary and treasurer C A Pain Ron Rickerson Leon Brown Thomas Garrity Edward Becker heard of control.
Norfolk investigators report new information suggesting the kidnapped Lindbergh baby may still be alive. Dean H. Dobson Peacock cites Mrs Caldwell who, after a visit with friends in Tuvaluville, returned home with the startling claim.
Erie officials and business groups announced a proposed daylight saving schedule to run from April 24 to 2 a m on September 26. The plan, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce and several associations, awaits legal approval as state law prohibits adoption.
William Burns renowned detective, who solved coast to coast bomb outrages, frauds and political schemes, died of a heart attack in Sarasota, Florida. He led the United States Department of Justice Bureau of Investigation before eight years ago and headed the Burns Detective Agency, famed for the Philadelphia Lancaster counterfeit plot and other high profile cases.
Five bandits arrived by a motor truck and stormed the Imperial Printing and Finishing Company here. They held up workers and escaped with a payroll totaling 12,000 dollars. No injuries reported as police begin investigations.
Madison April 15 A gang leader Thomas E Hayes head of the Hayes gang and two of his henchmen were shot to death by machine gunners early today. Hayes body was found 20 feet from his wrecked auto on a main street and the two henchmen’s bodies were located in another car near Venice Illinois a few miles away. One of the two men near Venice was identified as William Gee a police character and longtime associate of Hayes. The third man was not immediately identified.
Pittsburgh April 15 Patrolman Martin Corcoran was exonerated by a coroner after an inquest into the death of 19 year old Joseph McAfee who was fatally shot April 1 while fleeing in a allegedly stolen car.
General Edward Martin announced welfare relief checks totaling thousands of dollars were mailed from Harrisburg to numerous Pennsylvania districts under the ten million relief act. Allocations depended on November unemployment figures reported by the labor department, with payments varying by district and district offices receiving copies of the allotments.
The Corry hospital, facing rising operating costs, appeals to the public for donations of potatoes and apples. A previous similar appeal drew generous support. this time any farm produce is welcome, with special need for potatoes and apples. Those unable to visit may call the hospital to arrange pickup.
In Pittsburgh district investigators indict five bankers and businessmen linked to the Franklin Savings and Trust Co closing. Charles A. Bardolph, Franklin president, faces embezzlement charges totaling about 200000 and appears in four indictments alleging conspiracy false entry deceit and embezzlement. Also charged are R T Armstrong, Herman Friedman, David Kellerman, and W Brose.
Two Sharpsville teens Alexander and Kanter, 20 and unknown, turned in with fake names after being linked to a high school theft. Police say athletic gear including sweaters and shoes valued around 200 dollars were stolen from Sharpsville High School. They implicated another local youth, Machalik, in taking three sweaters and many shoes. further suspects may follow.
Raith Gral- Mott head of the United States Baptist Mission in Warsaw was murdered in her home. Police said she was found with her throat cut after intruders searched the home for mission funds. The murder was discovered when friends arrived for a lecture. Her death is not believed to be suicide. She had run the mission alone the past year and was active among the Jewish population.
A memorial song commemorating the Titanic disaster is highlighted, naming Corry Songwriter J. Boland and publisher Henderson Music. The piece, titled Titanic In the Shadows of the Deep, honors victims and mentions Carl Carpathia’s救 aid. The article recalls the ship’s fatal voyage, the 711 survivors, and heroic musicians aboard.
Washington April 1 Speaker Garner announced a comprehensive federal economy program, estimated to save over 20 million dollars, to be offered as an amendment to the legislative appropriations bill. The plan awaits the President's full submission and legislative form as the House readiness to proceed with three days of debate.
Harrisburg April 15 Rival Republican factions marshal their forces to drive in the closing phase of the primary campaign for control of the state committee. The Pinchot independents push candidates in senatorial districts while the regulars claim party machinery advantage. Democratic rivals also maneuver to dethrone key leaders as splits widen around Roosevelt delegation demands.
A watchman at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing on West Washington Street saved a child when a team of runaway horses charged toward the crossing. The man, Migliaccio, was struck on the legs by a wagon tongue and sustained injuries but escaped serious harm. Milcd Gretzel supervised the horses, and a girl believed to be her daughter was left near the vehicle. Dr. N T Gillett treated Migliaccio, noting significant leg injuries but no life threat.
WABCO CBS networks presents Light Opera Gems. WEAM NBC network offers Concert Orchestra. WAIEC CBS network features Toscha Seidel. WABC CBS network airs Today and Yesterday. WIZ NBC network broadcasts Whiteman’s Chieftains.
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