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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
1
United Press reports a dramatic burglary at the Penna Gas Co office where Veggs obtained $100 after smashing the safe. The article also notes four local CWA projects approved while detailing a sweeping cold wave across the nation. Snow, wind, and record lows hit the eastern seaboard with multiple deaths reported.
Pittsburgh December 12 Former Governor John S Fisher of Pennsylvania resigns as Pittsburgh NRA committee chairman in response to a letter by Gen Hugh Johnson accusing him of sympathetic to the NEA. Fisher sent a lengthy reply defending his record and explaining his stance on the National Recovery Administration.
Maurice Kaninsk, Meedsport, was acquitted today by his second jury on charges of robbing an elderly Versaillen township, taking jewels worth about 18,700 dollars. The dispute centered on a single whol jewel, with witnesses detailing the alleged theft and the defendant’s involvement.
Washington reports Edward G. Lowry and Joseph Choate urged a about 2.00 a gallon whiskey tax at a congressional hearing. They backed a 360 tax, import control, and sharing federal liquor revenues with states, aiming to keep retail prices around 1.50 a quart and clear over time.
Kansas City report details seven workmen trapped in a steel caisson 101 feet beneath the Missouri River while building piers. A fire of undetermined origin filled the shaft with fumes as rescuers pumped air and water to extinguish it. One man suffered serious injuries. others were rescued after air locks and a surface air crew finally freed them.
T. J. Bray, 66, former president of the Republican Inon and Steel Company and advocate of canalizing the Beaver and Mahoning rivers, died suddenly here late yesterday.
Cal and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Port of Spain Trinidad today from Manaus Brazil after a long flight over tropical jungles and mountains. Reports say they covered half of their 900 mile Manaus Trinidad leg at 8 40 am EST and passed through the northern Amazonian regions on Pan American Airways routes.
A Williamsburg man William B Brantner faced three murder charges after confessing to setting ten fires resulting in ten deaths and about $500,000 in property damage. He was held without bail in Hollidaysburg pending a hearing. The fires included the Hersheytown tragedy that killed Mrs Goldie Kuntner and others, with linked deaths in a 1906 theatre fire and a 1930 Tyrone case. Brantner’s December 2 1930 written confession in his Tyrone home preceded the formal charges.
An investigation reports that several American brokerage houses with London branches frequently receive the daily Washington gold price before official announcements. The London market is said to be alerted hours earlier, potentially influencing trading as the U S price is relayed to London before U S firms.
Thieves forced entry into the Pennsylvania Gas Company offices on West Main Street during the night, smashed the safe, and stole about $10 in change plus a sale total. Manager Wilbur Wilson had banked receipts earlier, limiting losses. police investigate with state help and a neighborhood check yielding no leads.
President Ra jain Gray San Martin said United States Ambassador Summer Welles voiced willingness to abandon the Platt Amendment which allows American intervention in Cuba. A treaty of friendship and commerce would replace it, an idea supported by many Cubans amid U.S. congressional contention.
Ray Cox of Meadville spoke to the Meadville Rotary Club on "Bushness and Finance" outlining the dollar's role, the stance of famous economists behind money, and a brief history of monetary controversy amid inflation debates. The talk drew muted praise and lively discussion among members.
Paris dispatch reports France plans to miss the next debt installment to the United States on December 15. The cabinet discussed economics briefly and offered no explanation for a potential default, following a July 15 incident.
Hutchinson Kan Dec 12 Plans for a swift trial of Jack Wisdom a cow boy who confessed to slaying a Wichita couple were halted likely by Gov Alfred M Landon who feared a mob would seize him Wichita authorities planned to move Wisdom to Wichita for a dawn trial Judge R L Nesmith was ready Wisdom indicated he would plead guilty If moved Officials said they had orders to hold Wisdom It was believed Landon inspired the orders Wisdom had fled across Kansas and Oklahoma to evade a mob before being captured Wisdom confessed to killing Mr and Mrs Harry Pritchard whose bodies were found in Oklahoma He was also charged in the slaying of Emery Large Wisdom formerly worked on a ranch in Wellington Kan
Harrigeurs December 12 report cites a lengthy letter from Governor Jester accusing Gen. Edward Martin, Republican state chairman, of opposing social legislation and aiding Democratic efforts to control the state. The missive says Martin blocked confirmations to the Public Service Commission and warns continued tactics could help Democrats and defeat Republican candidates.
Wellington New Zealand December 12 The freighter Jacob Ruppert flagship of Rear Admiral Richard Byrds South Polar expedition sailed from spring climate in New Zealand bound for the Ross Sea Antarctic ice. Byrd hopes the Ruppert will catch the Bear of Oakland en route to his base Little Amelia in the Bay of Whales to spend Christmas there with expedition members.
National Park workers bury nine men after a cave in at a ditch being dug for a retaining wall on Indian Gap highway in the Great Smoky Mountains. Three men were believed to have perished.
Allegheny county grand jury indicted Roy Mull 47 of Pittstirel Grace 46 and son Winer 19 on murder charges in the death of Margaret Bechikath 22 formerly of Haydingle Westmoreland equity. See further shake-up Washington December 2 reorganization of the Treasury department amid review of Assistant Secretary Thomas Howes and Executive Assistant Walker Quinseings.
City expects a sharp drop in jobless figures as several Civil Works Administration projects launch. Four projects approved in Corry School District and city plans include interior painting, sewer repairs, and high school remodels to add classrooms. State and county administrators have approved some, with others awaiting final sign off. Mayor England said pavement relaying on Canter Alley was approved, creating about twelve jobs, and submissions for sewer extensions and building cleanups were sent for early approval. A field grading project for the Junior High may offer fifty jobs over eight weeks if approved. Further updates expected within days as more projects move forward.
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