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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1930

Page

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Unclear fragmentary report from early item

Fragmentary OCR text mentions names like A Hainer and Mrs Westley with vague actions. No coherent event or context is discernible to form a factual summary or identify locations, dates, or outcomes.

Appeal Planned in Sofia Murder Case from Dunkirk

A Dunkirk man, Joseph Sofia, seeks appellate review of a Mayville murder conviction for second degree murder in the shooting of Joseph Buresse. Attorneys Nugent and Heissman plan an appeal to the Rochester Appellate Division, likely delaying the hearing for months as a 4,300 page trial record is transcribed and printed for winter completion.

Sofia Joseph Sofia Auburn Joseph Baresi Trankirk Nobicé Nugent Heissman Rochester Mayville Aloriza Hinidey Dunkirk Joseph Buresse Althur

Train 913 Hits Auto Near Mayville. One Killed

One man, Birdy Standish of Sinclairville, was killed and Clarence L. Nuss of Sinclairville injured slightly when their car was struck by Pennsylvania Railroad train 913 near Morris Road crossing, a mile south of Mayville. Coroner ruled accidental death.

B. Standish Sinclairville Buffalo Morris Road Crossing Pennsylvania Railroad Mayville Birdy Standish Clarence L. Nuss Glao Morris Road Standish Nuss William Crandall West- Held Standishet Sherman

Lad Injured in Fall and Truck Driver Hurt

Two accidents left a 14 year old boy with a head wound and minor skull fracture risk after a fall from a porch during play behind the Linz and Lite properties on North Center street. The boy, Marcius Jordan, regained consciousness after stitches. A Sharon truck driver for Southside Garage, J J Runzer, received a deep head wound when a jack slipped while lifting a truck on Main street. He was treated by Dr. John Kinler around 11:80 this morning.

Marcius Jordan Frank Jordan A.M. Linz North Center Street Jordan Say Lite Litz J. J. Runzer Southside Sharon John ©. Kinler Ranger Main Street

Federal court to rule on seniority dispute present

In Pittsburgh on July 16, a federal court will decide a seniority dispute within the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The case concerns a board order placing Dennison district authority over three union districts. Ten men appealing the order faced replacement last night, and Judge W H Thomson issued writs restraining enforcement pending a hearing within ten days.

Pittsbunun Brotherhood of Railroad Board of Appeals of the Brotherhood Dennison Here W. H Thomson Brotherhood

Registrars Named for Six Precincts Here

Erie and Corry election districts named registrars by county commissioners yesterday. In the Fourth Ward two precincts have been consolidated. listed registrars cover First Ward two precincts Harriet Dirksin and Frank J Little. Second Ward Myrti e J Fuller and William D Rows. Third Ward first precinct Mary A Ellis and A C Lyons. Second precinct Lota Dyckes and Nellie Swann. Fourth Ward Walla Brigham and Nellie Bloat.

Erie Corry First Precinet Lenoy Caile Donald Stewart Harriet Dirksin Frank J. Littie Myrtie J. Fuller William D. Rows Afary A. Ellis A. C. Lyons Lota Dyckes Nellie Swann Walla

MacDonald to fly to California to seek clemency for Mooney

Tom MacDonald plans to depart for California with lawyers Charles Ruzicka and Hilary Gans to testify against a 1920s bombing case and press for a pardon for Thomas J. Mooney and Warren Billings. Edward Ny Nockels may accompany him as he aims to appear before a pardon board after delays tied to California politics.

Baltimore Tom MacDonald California Thomas J. Mooney Warren & Billings Atune San Francisco MacDonald Attornneys Charles Ruzicka Hilary Gans Edward Ny Nockels Chicago Federation of Labor Young Pardon Board

Bandit Slain in $70,000 Post Office Holdup

A gunman and a wounded special officer were involved in a bold holdup at the post office steps. Three bandits robbed a First National Bank messenger of an estimated $70,000. One bandit was killed identified as Chutes Willins alias Charla Tish. The wounded officer is N. CL Rib Tet. The other two bandits escaped.

Canton Kilioi Ghd le Post Chutes Willins Charla Tish Cleveland N. CL Rib Central Police Station

Couple's Close Escape in Youngsville Store Fire

A late night blaze gutted the East End Store in Youngsville as Meeks and his wife, occupants above, fled through smoke filled apartments. Firemen fought the flames but the building and groceries were ruined, with losses estimated between 8000 and 10000 dollars, partially insured. The origin remains undetermined and the couple narrowly escaped suffocation.

Youngsville East End Meeks Meek Is J. Abraham Warren Road

Three Workers Trapped in Sewer Collapse Deaths Reported

United Press dispatch from Chicago reports three laborers were trapped when a sewer section gave way. Two men were smothered to death as rescuers took time to reach them, while the third was seriously injured.

United Press Chicago Tosquers

Monoplane K Off On Flight To Buenos Aires

Monoplane K departed Roosevelt Field for a non-stop dream flight to Buenos Aires with two pilots and a radio operator, refueling en route and aiming to complete a 7700 mile journey. Bad weather, fog and dwindling fuel led to a parachute escape as the craft plunged near Spartansburg, while the crew sought favorable landings over multiple hours of circling.

United Press Bostwick New You Buenos Aires Randy Ensley James Matringer Garland P. Reed Spartansburg D.C C.R. Coleman Spantanshirg Hares Hang New York Stinson Havana Argentina Roosevelt Field Richmond Garland Peed Jimmy Garrizon Rathy Enslow Panama Lima Perul Menders Hartford Conn

Stocks Push Into New High Ground

New York stock markets climbed to fresh highs as petroleum, yariou industrials and utilities led gains. Early losses faded as traders absorbed profit taking with large buy orders, steel and motor shares rallying while overall activity remained subdued. Miss Julia Rytd planning a three week visit to Crown by afternoon.

Vinegere New York Stock Exchange Yaroua Julia Rytd Sid J. J. Slattery Buffalo

Federal Penitentiary Site Inspections Near Corry

A three member federal committee led by Sanford Bates visited Corry and Union City to inspect proposed sites for a new federal penitentiary. They reviewed northern sites, with about 25 of over 100 offers still under consideration. Announcement of the chosen site expected between August 10 and 15 ahead of Attorney General Mitchell’s Europe trip.

Corry Federal Penitentiary Sanford Bates Federal Bureau of Prisons Cuba Sanford Bates J. W. Bennett Alfred Hopkins Treasury Department Union City Journal Guants Kane Corry Country Club William Mitchell Europe New York State Washingon

Restored service on P R R main line at Irwin Pa

Irwin Pa July 16 traffic resumed on the Pennsylvania Railroad main line after removal of wreckage from three coal cars. Earlier a serious accident was averted when an eastbound passenger train was slowed by a freight wreck that buckled a car and left two more on the rails blocking the track.

United Press Irwin Pennsylvania Railroad

British Dirigible Plans Atlantic Flight From Canada

London July 16 The air ministry announced that the British dirigible R-100 will depart for Canada on July 28. A definite date for the trans Atlantic flight was set after several postponements caused by minor accidents.

United Pr London 1. P—Tos Canada Air Ministry

Postpone Hearing On Ballot Case Appeal In Luzerne County

Philadelphia July 16 The State Supreme Court postponed from August 4 to August 19 its hearing of the Luzerne county perforated ballot case appeal. Acting Chief Justice Frer sent the order to Prothonotary Robbins. Justice Frazer cited the desire to have Justice Shaffer participate. Shaffer is in Europe on vacation.

United Press Philadelphia State Supreme Court Luzerne County Thomas Robbins Robert S. Frer Pittsburgh Justice Frazer Willam—J. Shaffer Justice Shaffer Europe

Erie Railroad flasher operator hurled from speeder near Cambridge Springs

Clyde Peters age 48 of Mil Village, in charge of electric flasher signals on the Erie Railroad between Corry and Meadville, was severely injured when he was thrown from his speeder near Cambridge Springs. He suffered a fractured skull, broken jaw, possible internal injuries, and severe head and body wounds. He was taken to Cambridge Springs hospital in critical condition. A companion on the car escaped unharmed.

Clyde Peters Mil Vilage Erie Corry Meadville Mullen Hospital Cambridge Springs Cambridge Peters

Condition of young flier remains very serious

Frank Goldsborough, 19, aviator, suffered a skull fracture when his plane crashed in fog obscured mountains near Bennington Vermont. He remained unconscious at Putnam Memorial Hospital as doctors noted brief improvement after surgery, then declined to critical again after being trapped under wreckage for almost 18 hours.

Goldsborough Fler United Press Bennington Frank Goldsborough Putnam Memorial Hospital J. C. Armstrong North Benhington Armstrong Land Goldborough Jain Consid Mockler New York Keene N. Hi Dhl Extel

British ships ordered to Alexandria to quell riots

July 16 reports say two British battleships, Queen Elizabeth and Ramillies, with about 1,200 crew each, were sent from the Aegean to Alexandria after deadly rioting. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald announced the move in the House of Commons. European and Italian officials filed protests as clashes left multiple dead and hundreds wounded. Soldiers and police kept order while Europeans felt the city’s fear.

London Alesandria Egypt Premmier J. Ramsay MacDonald House of Commons Percy Larsitle Hadeen Sidiky Pasha Bey Pérey Nahas Pasha Ernest Thurtie Lahoute Thurlle Gairo Alexandria Compara Mansuraly Thad

Atlantic fliers near miss forces down in field

Maj Charles Kingsford Smith and Capt J Patrick Saul escaped injury when their small biplane developed engine trouble near Santa Maria while returning from a transatlantic leg. A relief plane from San Francisco was dispatched. the pilots managed a forced landing in a farmer's field at about 9,500 feet.

United Press San Francisco Charles Kingsford-Smith J. Patrick Saul Seanco Weitier Burt Santa Maria Earer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sitoston Steven Basin Fea Igening A. Hainer Iene Et Vile Iby Sey Westley Mayvilli Lad Marcus Jordan Jack Federal Court Erie County Commissioners Mooney John MacDonald Tom Mooney Thomas L. Stokes Jack Bigham Thomas Downey Igye Crown, Pa Warren County O. F. Meek South Carolina P.R.R. Main Line E.R. R. Worker Italy J Farmer's Field
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