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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1932
Page
1
United Press reports a $60,000 blaze destroyed multiple commercial buildings in Sugar Grove. Washington and Tokyo clash over potential Japan liability for harm in Shanghai’s international settlement as U S officials debate warning and legal responsibility.
Pittsburgh reports a pencil sketch of A Lee Phillips 26 Cleveland drawn by a fellow prisoner led to his arrest. Miss Rachel Ross of Pittsburgh provided the sketch after Phillips allegedly robbed her of 300 in cash and jewelry. Police traced the car he used to a Cleveland garage and identified him from the sketch.
Detroit February 17 Four leading automobile manufacturers and two railroads were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating the Interstate Commerce and Tukins acts by discriminatory freight rates. Convictions could yield penalties totaling 3 450 000 dollars. The defendants include DeSoto Motor Car Co, Studebaker Motor Car Co, Olds Motor Car Co, Dodge Motor Co and New York Central and Grand Trunk railroads. Attorneys for the motor companies and railroads will be arraigned before Judge Ernest A. O'Brien in the U S district court here next week.
President Hoover urged Congress to grant authority for a complete reorganization of the executive branch. He warned that rapid growth of bureaus and commissions wastes millions annually and that many units overlap or linger after tasks end. He proposed consolidation under single leadership and moving advisory and regulatory duties to boards and commissions.
Uncertain results in Ireland’s general election show Fianna fail led by Eamon De Valera contesting Cosgrave government as rural voters surge turnout. Weather frosty yet voters flocked while troops guarded areas. early returns expected this afternoon to signal the path toward independence.
Fred Collins a Negro prisoner at Rockview penitentiary was indicted on first degree murder charges in the January 13 killing of Elizabeth Hickok 24 daughter of penitentiary psychiatrist Dr Asa Lee Hickok. He may face a sanity hearing due to treatment in the prison psychopathic ward before any proceeding. Collins already faces 10 to 20 year second degree murder terms from Beaver County and was employed as a caretaker at the Hickok home.
A Emben 4 Oil Company truck narrowly escaped injury when a main girder on the bridge over the Brokenstraw at Trymeton snapped yesterday afternoon. The driver accelerated to pass, and only light traffic was allowed on the structure last night until repairs. Heavy vehicles were detoured via Bear Lake and Jamestown on the Roosevelt highway.
Thomas D. Byrne and his nephew Frank P. Byrne, former officers at Broadway National Bank Scottdale Pa, were found not guilty on 9 of 72 counts. The defense argued $204 of the $38,000 alleged shortage resulted from a robbery December 29, 1930, on the eve of the bank merger with First National Bank of Scotsdale. Judge R M Gibson presided as the two week trial concluded.
London February 17 cries of war were heard in the House of Commons as Foreign Secretary Simon outlined the government's stance on not withdrawing ambassadors from Tokyo and applying an economic boycott on Japan. He said Britain would act in close collaboration with the powers at Geneva and with the United States. An Labour MP challenged whether more could be done, but Simon ignored the question as murmurs of war echoed from ministerial benches.
A four hour fire in Sugar Grove destroyed five buildings including John Sweeney meat market and George Heggerty hardware, with damage estimated at 60000. Warren Lakewood and other units aided as flames spread from Swetney Market to nearby shops and bank. Many stores gutted. bank spared by water and smoke damage after villagers helped remove goods.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the Department of Internet Affairs approved a bond issue of 350000 for Oil City School District. Funds will buy sites for new buildings and additions, renovate the current senior high, equip an additional space, and cover major repairs to buildings.
Erie Pa February 17 three men from Erie were to appear before Judge W E Hirt to answer charges they tried to influence two prospective jurors in a conspiracy case. Fred Meiser merchant and Ray Yeager former customs agent testified they approached the jurors asking Frank Girardot be given a break. The third man named in court was to be announced today. Girardot Laws Kmuman and Henry Cornell face conspiracy to defraud fire insurance companies. The trial opened yesterday after Girardot’s plea for a separate trial was refused. Kaufman testified as the first witness. He and Cornell are already serving arson terms in Crawford County.
Burglars struck the offices of two Corry physicians in recent weeks, but little value was taken. An intruder used a blunt tool to break into Dr. N. T. Gilotte’s East Park Place office and also raided Dr. G. B. Bennett’s North Center Street practice during a weekend, in what police report as a search for dep but failing to find it.
Negotiations carried by a local realty dealer aim to lease and sell several farms south of the city for a Mennonite colony settling in western Pennsylvania. Leaders visited last week for talks, with a sizeable settlement near Spartansburg and possible migration involving Indiana Ohio West Virginia and other areas.
Boston Feb 17 The American board of commissioners for foreign missions announced three young women to permanent posts in Turkey and China. Florence Avarelle Floyd of El Monte California was assigned to Ing tai North China as religious and social worker. Helen R Haight of Canton Pennsylvania was assigned to Talss Turkey as muse.
Pittsburgh Feb 17 two hundred fifty men furloughed by the Pittsburgh Railway Company after employees rejected a five day week plan by 790 to 724.
Mrs. Lauri McMullen spoke at the Carry Club on Women I Have Met. She described women from England and Belgium linked by international interests pursuing peace and disarmament, noting encounters with Lady Astor and others, and touching on Depression causes. Mrs. McMullen, state chairman of International Relations of Vermont, traveled from Erie with Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey Burton.
Newark to Cleveland mail pilot Jack Herlihy battled two hours through snow and sleet before safely landing near Lyndhurst New Jersey at dawn He threaded a blizzard to reach the airport after losing his way and nearly exhausting fuel with his cargo of mail aboard.
Réto Capadrutt, a daring young Swiss driver, won the North American two man bobsled championship at Mount Van Hoevenberg with a total time of 4 14 77. Hubert Stevens finished second with 4 25 80 and Henry Honigburger took third in 4 27 08.
In Shanghai the bombardment escalates as a Germanic peace push falters. Two British sailors, H. A. Francis and H. G. Print, died aboard the steamer Carthage after shells hit the Hongkew area. A Chinese shelling incident wounded seven and killed two Chinese. Japan apologizes to Washington for Artur Ringwald’s belting.
Franklin Roosevelt and Alfred E. Smith clash in Rogers view while Alfred Baker leads, as Will Rogers, fresh from travel, hails Baker as a strong candidate with wide vision. Rogers, meeting Baker briefly, praises Baker’s wartime record and future prospects amid party debates.
NBC and CBS network listings showcase top programs including Melody Moments on Wiz NBC and 200 Fast Preight on WABC CBS while other stations present concerts and talk formats. The rounded lineup reflects era radio entertainment trends and network variety.
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