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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
1
A large Erie County Democratic dinner at the Hotel Lawrence drew over 160 attendees. The event honored Andrew Jackson’s ideals and pledged loyalty to Franklin D. Roosevelt as the party kicked off the nationwide bid to reelect the president for a second term.
Corry and vicinity residents packed the Erie hotel for a large successful Jackson Day dinner. James P. Rossiter opened the program with a talk on Andrew Jackson, thanking sub chairmen and workers for the event’s wide community support.
United Press reports Mahatma Gandhi, nationalist leader, gravely ill at Wardha. Followers converge to be near him as doctors warn against exertion. Gandhi suffers high blood pressure and has lost progress from a month of rest. Guida’s wife stays at his bedside.
Jan 8 in Washington and Switzerland sign a reciprocal trade agreement. Mrs Myra Archibald 40 and her daughter Edna 11 were found in a bathroom in a fashionable home in an exclusive district. The report blends a tragic death with the pact signing.
A plane exploded over a St Louis suburb and crashed in a nearby wooded area. Employee Phil McDermott found three bodies pinned in the wreckage. The craft belonged to Earl Beauvais, an aviation enthusiast, who had flown with Mrs Beauvais and Charles W Schott of St Louis just before the tragedy.
French and British fleets plan rapid joint operations near Gibraltar and Corsica. A British battle fleet with an aircraft carrier and destroyers will cruise the western Mediterranean while a French squadron maneuvers near Poulon Corsica off the Italian coast and near Casablanca. The Rou lon Corsica Fleet sails January 20 as League delegates meet.
Dr. Hoyt of Grove City College will be the principal speaker at Corry YMCA promotion banquet set for Monday January 20 at Hotel Corry. C M Hengat announces Hoyt well known in district educational and YMCA circles. The event features Corry Y leaders and a review of 1935 highlights with other speakers addressing attendees.
Chairman James A. Farley told the Democratic National Committee the 1936 race will be the dirtiest and bitterest, urging unity while condemning financial pressure groups. He warned of defamation, misrepresentation, and a large slush fund backing anti Roosevelt attacks.
The Cambridge Springs publisher Rose announces another bid for Congress amid a split in the Erie Crawford Republican caucus over support. Rose resigned as Crawford county Young Republicans chair and plans full-time campaign. Crawford and Erie county factions debated candidate names, with a potential district split if no compromise is reached this month. Carlton Johnson is in Erie today.
Northwestern Pennsylvania suffered a severe sleet and snow storm that halted rail traffic five miles east of Kane after a freight wreck on the Renove Division. Passengers on a New York to Cleveland Greyhound bus were unhurt after skidding near Kane. Branches and ice created dangerous sidewalks and roads.
Harar Ethiopia Jan 9 official communique reports Ethiopian victory after a bloody battle on the Karale front. Ethiopian forces captured guns ammunition and a portable wireless set from Italian defenders with heavy Italian losses among white soldiery and Somalis.
County commissioners expect a stalemate to end next week as talks on appointments continue. Commissioner Matley and Schruraff split with Blair, as a new county sealer position and other posts hang in the balance. Attorney Sisson’s reelection effort drew public support, while pressure grows for a Corry appointive choice. Local politics show rising ill will due to the impasse.
Two persons were injured in falls in the city last evening. Mrs. W. H. Ranck of North Center street slipped on the icy sidewalk and fractured her right wrist. Little Miss Nancy Hammond age 10 of West Frederick street fractured her left leg at the skating rink. the fracture was reduced and she was recovering though incapacitated for some time.
Police guard at the American embassy in Rome was strengthened after two days of attacks on Roosevelt's message to Congress. Eight guards patrolled the area, with six near the building and two bicycling metropolitan officers. Officials noted the move was precautionary and expected no demonstrations. Roosevelt delivered the message Friday night as newspapers' anti neutral war critique spread, though Italy's general stance appeared friendly. neutrality bill terms were favorably received.
Br -- Hauptmann seeks to sustain innocence claims before New Jersey's court of pardons. He may appear in person as his three lawyers present witnesses and new documents. Kloppenberg, linked to the ransom money, expected to testify. Gov. Hoffman reviews exhibits and notes potential new papers arriving from Europe.
The Traction building in Dunkirk housing Quality Cash Store M Reich Co Store Bell Telephone Exchange and apartments was sold to New York interests. Tenants were notified by owner Mr Wright of the sale. New owners plan to open a restaurant in the former Artade Restaurant space with early steps underway. Lease terms for other tenants are not expected to change.
London reports a joint British and American push to decide if the naval conference should be abandoned or continued. The effort signals possible shifts in Allied strategy as diplomats seek a path forward amid uncertainty.
Screen star John Gilbert dies at his Tower Grove Drive home after a heart attack. Hollywood firemen battled for an hour to revive him as he had been ill since Christmas and remained bedbound.
Washington battle over how to fund the cash soldiers bonus as inflation critics push back while government planners weigh borrowing up to four billion dollars to finance the payout. The measure envisions about 1.1 billion in cash and relies on existing unobligated funds. Roosevelt’s stance remains uncertain amid a front against inflationary financing.
Corry's civil service board, with Dr. WW Graham Howard J Sheen and Joseph Splesman, reorganized in the former offices this afternoon. Dr. Graham named president and Mr Spielman secretary. The board will handle police fire and health department appointments awaiting City Council authorization for potential examinations.
Rome officials admitted a large troop movement toward East Africa in response to Marshal Badoglio's request. About 50,000 Italian soldiers have left or are ready to sail from Italian ports in recent days, with special units leaving daily and two divisions, including crack Alpine troops, embarked for the campaign.
Markets show irregular gains with stocks and bonds mixed. Chicago equities active, call money at 3 1/2 percent, foreign exchange eases after early surge. Cotton declines 4 to 20 points, grains mix with wheat down 4 and corn up 4, rubbers down 19 to 12 points.
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