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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a robbery at a Ny location on Lybi State Street involving a proprietor and three men. Text is garbled with scattered dates, prices, and items seized or mentioned, making the exact sequence and identities unclear. The fragment hints at a police investigation and a staged incident but lacks coherent facts.
Heavy showers deluged the city causing streams to overflow their banks and submerge roads across the district. Culverts near the city handled the flood while Lovell's Station and Wattsburg reported five inches of water and dirt road damage. The Columbus river valley flooded and areas east of town submerged, with a temporary lake forming along Lotteville road. Guards stood watch on several routes as crews prepared bridge repairs and warned motorists.
Ten missing after a double decked ferryboat sank in shark infested waters while following the Louisville cruiser. Nine bodies recovered from a cabin. others feared trapped. Seventy five rescued, many in serious condition from submersion.
Washington report notes conservatives within the Democratic Party and anti-Roosevelt factions showing little appetite for a Republican anti administration coalition. Observers say any explicit move to unite Wisconsin Democrats with Republicans hinges on presidential race lines and party consensus ahead of 1932 conventions. The page cites figures like Senator Arthur Vandenberg as proponents while noting undecided anti administration Democrats and potential Republican strategy remains fluid.
In Philadelphia on February 14 12 year old May Keenan O Connor former Immaculata College student faced quarter session court pleading not guilty to the Labor Day killing of Nancy Glenn age five The indictment was read as Judge Joseph Sloane presided Also mentions Chas B Coughlins campaign resuming with a Washington appeal for a clear definition of administration policy
President Roosevelt voices hope that the broadcasting industry will live up to the public trust placed in it. FCC Chairman Melich conveyed the message at the National Association of Broadcasters meeting as Sen. Wheeler warns of rail monopoly dangers. Queen Marie said to be gravely ill as reports circulate on her condition.
D. McIntyre of Gallipolis Ohio died in his Park Avenue apartment after refusing a doctor. The renowned columnist for New York Day by Day was born February 16, 1884 and built a career spanning the Gallipolis Journal to New York Evening Mail, with syndicated reach in 380 newspapers. He authored several books and contributed to major magazines.
Peter Tucki of Corry was arrested for driving while intoxicated after his coupe collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 20, about five miles west of the village Saturday night. Unable to post $100 bail, he was jailed in Mayville for a new court appearance before Justice Tarhox of Fredonia. Police said the truck swerved to avoid the collision, injuring the driver.
Western storm freezes Sierra Nevada rail lines delaying Southern Pacific trains as rain floods lowland rivers in California. Snow and gale force winds complicate travel while a rotary plow blocks the main continental route to Reno and the Cascade Mountains.
Boxer Edward Coons died after a heart condition and embolism, as police investigated a fatal collapse on East Main street. The boxing figure, age 24, was found prostrate near Kinney, Spreenan and Waller shop, hours before hospital admission. Multiple measles cases prompted school closures and quarantine actions by Health Officer Ianigan M. during the weekend in Jamestown.
Wattsburg Fair Association board in Wattsburg tar notes plans to expand holdings and add new buildings for the 1938 exposition with WPA assistance. A fireworks display contract with Antonelli Fireworks Co. Inc. of Rochester is set for August 30 through September 2, promising a large, new display. Five Union City youths injured in a Route 6 crash near Warner’s Corners when a driver blinded by oncoming lights struck a culvert. injuries ranged from serious facial lacerations to minor bruises. Police questioned a man after Paolo Sanmauro was found with a gunshot wound in Altoona.
Democratic leaders in Pennsylvania report growing resentment over John L. Lewis's influence on the party. Thomas Kennedy, the lieutenant governor candidate, attended weakly attended Philadelphia meetings as the state committee plans to endorse the May 17 primary. Western counties push for Arthur Colegrove, Erie county chairman, while Lawrence and Senator Joseph Guffey loom as top contenders. balance of ticket remains a key issue with Philadelphia and other regions in play.
Rep. Hamilton Fish urges naval equality for Japan amid U S plans to expand fleets. House leaders clash with Roosevelt over world arm conference while McReynolds meets the President. Woodward warns the U S risks becoming a regional underdog without a robust armament program.
A freak lightning strike at an early Sunday hour hit the 6f barn of William Burnett on the Deud WU road. It paralyzed a horse and forced its humane destruction. Cows and horses nearby were unharmed, though hay stack was struck without ignition.
Eunwaldan, a second giant panda in captivity, arrives in Victoria from the orient with her mistress Mrs W I Harkness Jr of Titusville Pennsylvania. They plan a cross country trip to San Francisco as the first panda is to be studied by a California zoo.
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