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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1932
Page
1
German craft links in storm rescue crews reported as Niobe sinks off Fehman lightship with 40 of 100 saved. United Press reports rescue efforts continue as survivors are sought.
Reports say the Niobe with 205 aboard including cadets faced heavy Baltic winds during a training cruise from Kiel. Rescue ships including Terese Bull and Koenigsturg reached the scene. four torpedo boats and a plane searched the area as crews work to account for all aboard.
Union Sunday schools from eight churches will hold a joint service at City Park next Sunday at 9 30 morning with Wirst Methodist Episcopal United Brethren Presbyterian Baptist Christian and Missionary Alliance Pentecostal and Advent Christian churches taking part. A rain plan keeps services at participating churches. The event aims to attract several hundred attendees, the first in Corry in years.
Father James R. Cox, pastor of St. Patrick's in Pittsburgh and hunger march leader, traveled from Europe to discuss a contingency for a Jobless Party convention in St Louis on August 17 18. He urged active campaigning, claimed broad unemployment voter potential, and pressed government nationalization of banks amid a wave of U.S. bank failures. He compared banking stability internationally and dismissed major party candidates, naming Franklin D. Roosevelt as the weaker option.
Radio listings detail WABC and CBS network programs from 5 to 9:15 with Reis and Dunn, Sanderson and Crumit, Hand Concert, Wynn and band, and Past Freight on NBC and CBS networks. Program times and sponsor networks highlighted.
Lawrence Purpura and Frei Deschamp of this city were arrested after an assault on 16 year old Harald Rowmand near Mill Village. The pair pleaded not guilty at Alderman Porter’s hearing and were held for the next term of county court after a district-alleged kidnapping and robbery incident.
Mrs Lillian Babock 44 was killed and husband William Babock fatally injured when an unidentified assailant broke into their Los Altos home at about 3 a m He killed Mrs Babock with a heavy slaughterhouse knife and wounded Mr Babock then fled A kerosene can and knife were found in the yard suggesting a planned arson The Babocks had recently returned from Manila where he worked in exporting.
Montreal dispatch reports Capt. Wolfgang Von Gronau and companions left Cartwright at 11 18 am bound for Montreal. The plane is expected shortly. A message from Point Amour station confirms the aircraft passed Mecatina Island at noon.
Unemployed rioters in St Johns, Newfoundland, attacked Water Street stores and blocked streets as they demanded immediate relief, following earlier clashes that helped oust Premier Sir Richard Squires. Police restrained crowds as Acting Premier Harry Winter was away.
Morgantown West Virginia July 26 Joe Orloff a striking miner is held in the county jail on charges of stabbing Randolph Jackson a mine guard of Everetteville he died in Fairmont hospital hours after the attack five witnesses are being held who allegedly testified about the incident.
In Los Angeles a man admitted on a police quote over the phone to shooting a victim. The claim came as Earle L. Roberts, vice president of an elite in his office, stood with his father John Roberts, reported by San Diego Polled.
Ambassador to Great Britain An drew W. Mellon declared there is no foundation for rumors he will resign. Returning to the United States aboard the Majestic, Mellon said he will visit two or three weeks before deciding whether to go to Washington or Pittsburgh. He declined to discuss war debts and other controversial topics.
Mc Dermott Construction of Niles Ohio will pave the Union street stretch first in the city project. Equipment moved from Erie to Corry is expected within a day or two with limited work until next week. After Union street, crews will move to Main Street then resurfacing from Center street to the railroad tracks east of Summer street. Entire job hoped to be completed within a few weeks.
President Carey of the Chicago Board of Trade accused the grain futures commission of playing politics after the commission, comprising Hyde Lamont and Mitchell, claimed his statement misled the public over a sixty day suspension tied to Farmers National Grain Corp. Carey denied the charges as false. A separate report notes 85 year old Cedi Celesger killed in the McKeesport Coal and Coke mine accident.
A 21 year old Cleveland youth and his father were injured in a truck crash on Ridge road West Springfield Pennsylvania last night. Abe Reuben Cohen died at the scene while his father Samuel Reuben 51 a Cleveland produce dealer was hospitalized. They were returning from Rochester New York with a load of pastries when the son fell asleep and the driver lost control.
Berlin reports July 26 say Gen. Kurt von Schleicher and Adolf Hitler, Nazi chief, may seek joint rule as martial law ends. Von Papen era police orders remain strict, and Lenard backs Nazi alignment while Prussia acts to keep order ahead of elections.
Rep. John Q. Tilson of Connecticut, former House Republican leader, announces in a post-session Congressional Record that he will resign from Congress and not seek another term. He says resignation could occur without imposing undue expense on constituents.
Harrisburg report details a shaken legislature debating savings measures as the House trims the economy program to about 1 million while seeking funds for welfare relief. Senate actions, tax proposals, and relief fund shifts pepper the session as leaders weigh veto risks and committee moves.
Arthur Sellers, deputy coroner and Republican nominee from the fourth district, shot himself today in his home after being charged with malfeasance in estate administration. His family had moved out earlier today.
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