Corry Youth Sought for Utica Shooting
Corry police seek a Corry youth in connection with a shooting incident in Utica as investigators pursue leads. The case involves a young suspect, unclear motive, and ongoing inquiries by local authorities.
03 Dec 1934
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1934
Page
1
Corry police seek a Corry youth in connection with a shooting incident in Utica as investigators pursue leads. The case involves a young suspect, unclear motive, and ongoing inquiries by local authorities.
JAPAN Hotel, or Holetosho, a celebrated Chinese priest revered for children's welfare, is likened to Santa Claus in American culture. In Japanese art he is shown with a large sack and sixteen playful boys, and attributed with eyes in the back of his head to see around corners.
United Press reports in Tulsa on December 3 that an alleged gang of amateur criminals drawn from adventure seeking scions of prominent families is being broken up by police. Phillip Jennifer 19 son of Federal Judge Frank B Kennamer and John Gorrell 23 son of a noted physician, along with Wade Thomas owner of a nightclub, were jailed as police described him as the gang brain. Thomas allegedly used wealthy youths in gambling games and many debts were incurred.
Frederic C Perkins of York Pennsylvania a former Cornell football star and descendant of Miles Standish faced federal court in a key NRA wage case He is jailed for not paying the 40 cent per hour minimum in the wet battery industry He risks heavy fines and potential imprisonment if convicted and did not sign the NRA code
Gunner Burwall, 35, of Corry, disappeared Saturday afternoon while hunting south of Youngsville. A search by Corry companions lasted into the night. He spent the night in the woods, then found his way home at daybreak and returned to Corry by noon. The anxious party was relieved by his safe return.
Senator George Woodward of Philadelphia discusses a Swedish style unemployment insurance plan for Pennsylvania. Employers would contribute nothing, workers provide half the fund, and the state covers the rest. He notes the scheme is not perfect but offers useful features for debate.
Two dynamite blasts damaged the Ukrainian Orthodox St. Peter and Paris church in Sharon as it stood to be sold by sheriff. Damages were pegged at about $5,000. Pastor Rev. Tohn Senchule led the congregation.
Washington reports the Supreme Court upheld military training requirements for land grant college students. Albert W. Hamilton Jr. and W. Alonzo Reynolds, connected to Methodist ministers, must participate in military training or exit the University of California. The ruling marks the court's first decision on such a case, amid internal divisions over objector rights.
Ralph S. Dewey chairs the 1934 Christmas Seal drive in Corry with Seals mailed to hundreds. The canvass shifts to mail, aims for 1000 dollars, and includes a health bond solicitation led by JB Dahlstrand. Seals available from Dewey Condra's or Miss Pullers Music Shop.
George Notter, 72, famed designer who helped launch the first Erie Canal barge under army power and built the Maid of the Mist, died in Chicago two days after his wife Catherine Notter, 61, died on Thanksgiving Day. Notter was a longtime Great Lakes captain and created the Niagara Falls tour vessel.
In Harrisburg on December 3, state Democratic leaders outlined plans to coordinate lawmakers and press enactment of an administrative program recalling pre election pledges. 117 House Democrats and 19 Senate Democrats heard state chairman David L. Lawrence call for prompt action. Leaders named steering committees for both houses and discussed the House speakership, with Berks educator Wilson G. Larg aiming to win the post amid a shortage of experienced leadership. A caucus set for December 22 would decide key officers and pave the way for patronage of over 125 positions, including a $6,000 chief clerk slot to be filled by William P. Gallagher, a former Republican Senate chief clerk.
Mrs. Frank Waller, 27, of Wattsburg, was hospitalized in Corry after an automobile crash near Wattsburg. She suffered facial cuts but no serious injuries. discharge expected soon. The truck driver Paul McCray of Corry reportedly involved and unharmed.
Wiley Post, famed aviator, reportedly emerged from his plane in apparent jubilation after a flight intended to set a new altitude record at United Prete Airport in Bartlesville Oklahoma. Airport staff interpreted his demeanor as confirmation of reaching the target though no official report was issued.
Wilkes Barre Pa December 3 Robert Allan Edwards was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of Freddi McKechnie his neighborhood sweetheart The judge summoned Edwards from county jail in a surprise move to avoid crowds in the courtroom The jury found Edwards a guilty mining engineer struck Fredda with a blackjack while swimming in Harveys Lake Edwards showed no emotion during the sentence and only a few court staff and his counsel were present
Tokyo reports cabinet referred the Washington naval treaty to the privy council for sanction and expects termination notice likely by December 20. Japan aims to end the pact unilaterally after urging Britain and the United States to join, both signaling likely rejection.
The inquest into the baffling shooting murder of Rev. Elliott Speer, headmaster of Mount Hermon Preparatory School, will be secret, Associate Justice Timothy M. Hayes ruled at a brief hearing. The preliminary inquest opened at the courthouse.
Leningrad reports rapid, brutal response after Sergei Kiray’s assassination. A new decree orders immediate execution for those tied to the act, with the party pledging no clemency as the Tak convenes to advance the investigation and potential conspiracies. Stalin to oversee the crackdown with Henry Euari.
Washington Dec 8 Modilisation of oil code labor provisions to include a 30 hour week without reducing pay was urged at a Petroleum Labor Policy Board hearing by Harvey Fremming president of the International Association of Oil Mields and Refinery Workers. Fremming said Interior Secretary Harold Ickes should attend the hearing in person due to its importance. Ickes was in Warm Springs Ga with President Roosevelt. Oil workers cited weeks from 26 to 48 hours and wage scales from 45 to 54 cents hour in oil operations and 40 cents to 147 cents in marketing. The board will forward Fremming's demand for consideration. final decision rests with Secretary Ickes.
Violence erupted at the Kaynee Company plant in Bucyrus Ohio as more than 100 strike sympathizers from Cleveland joined a four week dispute. Women workers and picketers clashed with police and deputies, one woman was choked and clothes torn before order was restored. No arrests were made.
James Flaherty, 23, a city fugitive, is sought by Utica police in connection with a Sunday morning shooting. The victim, Palimiere, 85, was struck and hospitalized but is improving. local authorities doubt Flaherty will return to Corry. A warrant for Flaherty follows a disturbance at the Commercial Hotel where he was intoxicated and disorderly before firing a shotgun. Police continue efforts, with a page-five continuation noted.
Detroit dispatch reports Rev Father Charles Coughlin urging a share the profit movement as essential for workers. He warns against share the work ism and notes the National Union for Social Justice aims for a just annual wage, stressing social justice and cautious enrollment to avoid racketeers and fraud.
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