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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1932
Page
1
National guardsmen freed 64 miners trapped for 48 hours at the Dixie Bee coal mine near Perre Haute Indiana. Pickets ringed the property with 8 500 angry union supporters as 250 troopers closed in within 500 yards. Miners said ammunition was nearly exhausted and they feared another assault.
Ludington Michigan August 4 Francis Nast 22 Freesoll farmer pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the killing of 17 year old Evelyn Sanford last Saturday night and was sentenced to life imprisonment at Marquette penitentiary.
Wheat futures rose at the opening of the Chicago Board of Trade with prices up two cents as buying surged. Earlier brisk trading and scattered selling orders were quickly absorbed amid yesterday's strong gains.
Radio schedule shows five top programs across networks NBC and CBS. Entries include Clit Haywards Ukelele Tee on WABC at 6:00, The Goldbergs on WEAF at 6:35, Gene Austin on WIZ at 6:45, Mills Brothers on WABC at 8:15, and Pickens Sisters on WIZ at 10:00.
Mrs. Jessie M Keith Miller testifies in Miami court about loving two men, Clarke and Capt William N Lancaster, the latter accused of fatally shooting Clarke. She recounts Lancaster's arrival near the time Clarke was found dead, while Clarke had previously died by his own hand.
A.Parts of three libel cases from common pleas court seek 158000 in damages for personal injuries and deaths. The William Zoller Company faces 100000 for deaths of Anthony Sostoski 17 and Stanley Slenkewicz 14 and injury to a third after an unlighted car struck them on Percy highway Butler county last August. James Murphy of Pittsburgh seeks 25000 for the death of his son James Jr after a motorboat incident in the Allegheny River last November 27. Harriet S Mitchell 17 of Pittsburgh seeks 30000 from A Sichelstiel and son Frederick for injuries after their automobile overturned on Fox Chapel road June 23 1831 leaving her lower limbs paralyzed.
Three convicts and a guard died in a July escape from Tucker state prison camp No. 2 near Tucker Arkansas. Two prisoners and a guard were wounded. the remaining two escapees were captured. A mounted pursuit with bloodhounds followed the daring breakout.
Roy D. Chapin of Michigan was appointed by President Hoover as secretary of commerce, replacing Robert P. Lamont who resigned for private reasons. Chapin, an automobile industry leader and aggressive promoter, is expected to energize commerce and spur business activity at a pivotal economic moment. Lamont’s departure allows new blood in Washington. Chapin should assume office in about ten days.
Harrisburg report says General Assembly leaders discussed a plan to fund unemployment relief by expanding county taxing authority. Revenues would support work relief or direct relief, with emergency taxes limited to counties where unemployment is high. The plan aims to satisfy lawmakers wary of broader measures for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Iohnstown Pa Aug 4 The westward exodus from the BHF camp resumed after communist leaflets urged defiance and a new Washington drive. A train with 396 and a later 1 120 passengers moved toward points long massed for the march. Mayor Eddie McCloskey led the parade to the station as veterans departed in orderly fashion.
A man named George Stoner, posing as Highway Film Service rep, cashed four checks for 36.85 each at Corry merchants and Oil City stores. Police report he victimized two Corry merchants months earlier and remains at large as state police pursue him.
A National Guard patrol led by Sergt. Harry E. Kipp of Winnebago Minnesota clashed with a small insurgent group west of El Cipote, the former Sandino stronghold. The patrol dispersed the rebels, seizing provisions with no reported casualties on either side.
Police report Mack Tremble an 83 year old Erie man was beaten to death in a drunken brawl. John Basham of Erie was arrested as the alleged assailant.
State highway crews continue repairs on West Smith street between Center and West Wayne and shift to West Pleasant street between Fourth and Sixth avenues. Overhead estimates place Corry's state construction funds this year around 100 1000 dollars, with the city receiving the major share.
The Bimer C. Carrier Post American Legion plans a Friday victory meeting with many local dignitaries attending. Ralph B. McCord and Jess imante join the rally, while Mayor James P. Rossiter and Erie Bishop John C. Ward are noted participants. The program includes musical numbers by Mrs. Dawson Olmstead and Miss Arleyn DeLury with pledges from new members to follow.
Governor Gifford Pinchot led Pennsylvania leaders to the Reconstruction Finance Corp to seek an $11,000,000 unemployment relief loan. The board deferred action, noting the state must pass a relief bill and provide funds, while lawmakers cited state relief totals near $130,000,000 to $140,000,000 and a pending $25,100,000 bond issue.
U S engineers report unfavorable findings on the Beaver Mahoning and Shenango rivers plan to make them navigable. They cite the rivers natural character meager water supply and narrow widths due to rail facilities and industries along the banks. They also note extensive bridge alterations would be required.
William T. Ramsey former Chester mayor and Delaware County commissioner is free on $20 000 bail awaiting trial on charges he embezzled 270 000 while county tax collector Ramsey was sought by bounty detectives yesterday for a scheduled hearing at Media and appeared with his attorney at the home of Assistant District Attorney William M McClenachan last night
Geneva reports Bullvia adopts arbitration of the Gran Chacol dispute with Paraguay. Officials indicate Bolivia’s reply and a favorable attitude from Jose Matos, president of Live Me council, amid League of Nations talks.
Pittsburgh police continue the Volpe brothers murder probe with five suspects sought after a downtown Oakland attack. A man linked to Farrell police is questioned after bragging of being wanted in the case. Whistler state police and Governor Pinchot receive updates as underworld figures are brought in.
Pittsburgh reports three African American men were held for grand jury action on murder charges in the death of Ralph T. Miller a 99 year old man. A coroner jury heard testimony that George Diliard confessed and implicated Clarence Dillard and Edward McBurse all of Pittsburgh. Miller was found dead after an apparent robbery on July 17 as he returned home from buying a newspaper.
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