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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1934
Page
5
Reported discussions in Tokyo and Washington explored American recognition of Manchukuo. Officials cautioned that official talks were premature and could strain Russo-Japanese relations, though observers saw signs of moves to ease tensions and prevent conflict.
Personal mentions span Wesleyville visitors Mrs Harold Naxon and of East New York, Rev W D Fullom Bear Lake, and many others including Mr and Mrs S B Elston, Mrs Sarah Tozer, Mrs Albert Jacobs, Mr and Mrs Rose de Gilson and son Robert, and the late H P Gilson. Relatives attend funeral services and travel to Kittanning Lisbon Cleveland Erie and Buffalo with church and family duties noted throughout the day.
A train from Akron to Pittsburgh derailed near Penn Station, causing at least seven deaths and two missing. The locomotive toppled, several cars piled on the wreckage, and power lines failed. Early statements claimed the switch was not at fault, while investigators continue to identify victims including engineer W. M. Shaw of New Castle and fireman O C Douthitt of Youngstown. The derailment disrupted rail service and forced potential indefinite closure of the line. Local casualties included a white woman and a Black woman identified at the morgue amid a growing toll. Names of victims and missing persons span Pittsburgh, Youngstown, and nearby towns, with unknown total casualties still pending verification.
United Press reports from Chicago detail late testimony about Rheta Wynie loop and Dr Aline Wyneloop. Bankers were told a large sum would soon be received to meet urgent obligations. The second trial advances after the first was halted by the defendant's frail health.
Widnie Mary Weil nee Mary Weil of Pittsburgh formerly taught at St. Waward's Parochial School in 1925-27 and later in DuBois. She died at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh Sunday after an operation. Survived by mother Mrs. Mary West two sisters and four brothers all of Pittsburgh. Mass to be said Wednesday at St Joseph's Titusville with Sisters of Mercy and Rev Francis Graves attending.
A fragmented note points to gaps in the Library of Congress holdings with mentions of missing bunk publications and unclear references. The text hints at unregistered quirks and possible products by Sony, but the meaning is obscured and scattered across broken phrases.
New York stock market rose as mining shares, led by silver producers, gained on renewed expectations that the national administration will act on silver. U S Smelting rose to 125.14, American Smelting to 49.50, Cerro de Pasco up 1 point to 861. Other major names included American Can, American Locomotive, Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, and Canadian Pacific with modest advances as overall tone remained cautiously optimistic. A late listing noted broad gains across several mining issues amid the silver flare.
Allene Corliss Branley Paige, a young society woman, loses her fortune after her lawyer gambles with her money. Drew Armitage abandons marriage over income, leaving Stanley to seek independence. She befriends author John Harmon Northrup, marries him, and, after brief happiness, takes a job in a bookshop to keep their bond strong and her life centered on growth rather than wealth.
John Harmon toils in a dim bookshop as Stanley Harlan draws near, her presence forcing him to choose between his craft and love. He floods Maynard with stories while facing a muting of inspiration, then finds relief in Stanley’s quiet readiness to wait behind the closed door, reshaping his novel and life.
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