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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1930
Page
1
A trolley carrying 62 workers fell through an open drawbridge into the Rio Chuzis near Buenos Aires. Divers recovered 48 bodies. about 20 to 25 more remain trapped in the submerged car. Five people were believed rescued as police and firemen led the relief efforts with the bridge opening to allow a tug’s passage.
Chicago July 12 The Chicago Tribune reports prominent attorney Charles Rathbun has become central to police legal and newspaper activity following the murder of Alfred Jake Lingle a Tribune reporter labeled a racketeer The incident involves alleged letters demanding Rathbuns removal and signatures from civic leaders with officials race to verify the documents while editors dispute the letters legitimacy and public misinterpretation persists.
Radio listings for 1930 showcasing programs on WJZ and NBC networks. Golimen band at 7 30 p m WABC CBS network Hank Simmons showboat 8 00 p m WEAR NBC network General Electric hour 8 30 p m WHA NBC network Rolfe s orchestra 10 00 p m WABC CBS network Osborné s Orchestra on air.
United Press report notes Senators called to consider the London naval pact paused on Monday as anti treaty lawmakers refused weekend work. Hoover planned to visit Rapidan camp after Senate recess. Debate over secret documents and quorum threats marked the session, with the White House facing a veto on disclosure.
Washington reports serious concern for American safety in interior China amid renewed banditry in the lower Yangtze Valley. American consul general Hankey Frank P. Lovichart urged missionaries and other Americans to evacuate immediately to safe locations after word of a sailor killed by bandits aboard a ship up the Yangtze River.
Andrew L. Beers, 78, held for October grand jury action, prepared a plea of insolvency after admitting an ice pick killing of his 27 year old daughter Wrethes who he said would fall into strangers hands after his death. He cited an irrational impulse and fear for her fate as motive.
In Washington, a coroner's jury heard 1 year old Henry Frederick Alt face an inquest into the stabbing death of his father, Join Alt, 55, a carpenter. The boy allegedly stabbed his father with a carving knife after the elder Alt threatened to kill Henry’s mother, with reports noting heavy drinking and domestic turmoil surrounding the family.
In Shamrock Texas on July 12 a mob of white men and boys sought to lynch Jesse Dee, a Black farm hand who allegedly attacked a white woman. Sheriff Claude McKinney led a 200-strong posse, found Dee hiding near the Vaughen home, and ferried him across the Oklahoma line to safety in the back seat of his touring car, thwarting the lynch attempt.
Interlachen Minnesota July 12 Bobby Jones Jr Atlanta star shoots a brilliant 212 after three rounds to seize the national open lead. He birdied the last two holes to par and vaulted past Horton Smith who held two strokes ahead earlier. Jones solidified a 69 player field performance.
Harold Baker pleaded guilty to issuing fraudulent checks in Erie. Judge Wyld and Judge Hirtard handled the case, with Baker’s sentence deferred due to the judge's absence. Detainers have stalled disposition as county authorities await the judge’s return in Erie.
Police announce the suspension of Robert A. Mead's operator permit after a Warren County court term. Mead, formerly of thre etly, received a workhouse term from Judge B. Ared following his conviction on eight counts of transporting liquor.
In Youngstown a court adjourned the case challenging the Bethlehem Steel and Youngstown Sheet and Tube merger. Trial resumes Monday in S. Eaton's suit for an injunction as both sides prepare a stipulation over contentious merger points. Bethlehem president Eugene Grace may be called to explain an $800,000 loan to Pickands Mather and Company aiding the merger.
City officials fear East Columbus Avenue paving will be curtailed as Hare Creek bridge costs climb by over 1200 dollars. Slow bridge progress due to deep foundations delays a project already forcing subcontracting and potential reallocation of funds for street improvements.
Leo Murphy and Roy Ahearn, Red Wing Flying Circus partners, announce a potential one stop Warren to Rio de Janeiro trip in six weeks. They have posted 3000 dollars as contract guarantee, plan a refuel hop at Roosevelt Field before a non stop transatlantic leg. The venture draws Warren businessmen interest as aviation excitement grows locally.
New Castle Pennsylvania report states Judge E L Hildebrand will issue decisions on appeals for new trials of Trene Schroeder and W Glen Dague, both convicted in the murder of State Highway Corporal Brady Paul. The rulings are expected after July 21.
The sun scorching midwest and south drives the summer’s worst heat wave with more than 100 deaths reported since it began a week ago. Temperatures break daily highs as relief remains scarce in parched regions. Local officials warn conditions will persist amid high humidity and limited cooling options.
Chicago reports a widespread fad as youths climb trees in front yards parks and woods to stay aloft longer than before. Teens including 14 year old Jack Richards of Kansas City claim records while others in Wisconsin Racine and Racine area cities join the spectacle drawing spectators and ground crews.
Kane area mothers plan a pilgrimage to France aboard a late July ship. Julie Miller of West Church Street joins the Gold Star Mothers voyage with Mrs. Kate Pearman of Sedgwick and Mrs. Lanning McCullough of Corry, the Kane trio among mothers of fallen soldiers. The Kane region sent many casualties in World War I, with several bodies later returned, and only mothers of buried sons sail on the voyage.
Emphatic denials came from Italian and French governments that Italy sought German neutrality in a Franco Italian conflict. Berlin sources claimed Mussolini approached Germany in a surreptitious bid, while Paris and Rome criticized the tale as baseless.
Two drownings reported near Pittsburgh with Fay Hillman 26 of Aspinwall and Claude Uhger 18 of Bellevue named among the deceased. Hillman disappeared during a rescue attempt in the Allegheny River near Blawnox and was recovered hours later. Uhger disappeared while swimming in the Monongahela River near Brownsville and his body was found there. Mrs Mortis Chapin visiting relatives near Westfield.
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