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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1937

Page

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Loyalist Army Fights to Stem Nationalist Push West of Madrid

Front reports grim fighting near Brunete as Franco's Nationalists, aided by Italian troops, assault Loyalist lines west of Madrid. Heavy losses on both sides with troops scarce water and supplies, trenches soaked in sun and smoke as battles hinge on Villanueva de la Canada and Brunete.

Henry T. Gorrell United Press Madrid Moora Foreign Legionnaires Francisco Franco Chiee International Jtlinwat Brunette Ter Lory Brunete Quijorna Villanueva de la Canada Quijoyna Nationalista Thia Villanvexa de la Canada Villagrancy del Castilla Villa Nuevt de la Canada Bru- Rete

Leaders Meet to Draft Plans for Passing Bills

United Press reports Senate Majority Leader albu Wi Buinley conferred with House leaders, including Speaker William Bankhead and Sam Rayburn, to map an administration agenda and push measures before Congress adjourns. Japanese forces seized Peiping as ultimatum expired, signaling rising tension and potential war actions amid ongoing political maneuvering.

United Press Washington Senate Albu Wi Buinley House Aiough Congress Wagner Barkley Potomac

Two Minor Collisions Leave No Serious Injuries

Four automobiles were damaged in two accidents Saturday night in the city and vicinity. Walter Shields and Lois Streit escaped with minor injuries or none, as damages were about 50 and 25 dollars respectively. A separate crash on Lindsey Hollow Road involved a Gerry man returning to town, with minor injuries and limited damage. East Main Street saw a minor collision as Almond Cummings backed from a space into Russell King. damage was small and no one injured.

Ely Walter Shields Concord Street Lois Streit Welsh Street Kane Shields Gerry Man Kane Womin Uccupants East Main Street Navy Almond Cummings 525 Spring Street Russell King Columby Cummings

Search for missing woman grows in extensive hunt

United Press report from Altoona on July 26 notes CCC members former American Legion and Boy Scouts assisting in an expanding search for 40 year old Eldie Chamberlain who vanished Wednesday after leaving her Piney Creek home to pick huckleberries. Earlier citizen hunts in Martinsburg and Williamsport failed to locate her. In a separate item New Castle man Walter Wackeyas Kayski, 60, was fatally struck by a car on Butler road driven by Roy R. Pucha of Pittsburgh.

United Press Altoona CCC American Legion Boy Scouts Eldie Chamberlain Piney Creek Paradise Ware Martinsburg Williamsneg New Castle Walter Wackechayski RD. 5 Butler Road Roy R. Pucha Pittsburgh

Convicts Escape From Hookview Penitentiary Near Tyrone

Police continued a broad search for Raymond Hill, Steve Masternat, and Frank Burke of Erie after they escaped from Hookview penitentiary and fled toward the mountains near Tyrone Pennsylvania. A Cadillac automobile seized earlier was recovered. a woman reported being robbed by three men matching the fugitives. The escape came after they cut a barb fence to flee.

United Press Bellevontr Pi Sly Foley Hookview Penitentiary Raymond Hill Steve Masternat Frank Burke Erie Tyrone

Sheffield Man Is Killed When Struck By Car

Victor Hockman a 21 year old resident of Ship Penville was killed by a car about 230 am Sunday on the Sheffield Warren highway one mile north of Sheffield. The accident involved an automobile driven by Grant Arn 30 of Saybrook who stopped after the crash. Arn was reportedly inspected by Warren police and police said he returned to his home nearby. An inquest will be conducted.

Victor Hockman Penville Sheffield Sheffiell-Warren Warren Sevapur Howard Bilthaser RD. 1 Cleveland Hockman J. Bartlett State Motoppolite Grant Arn Saybrook Tes Adv

Corry vicinity escapes storm with high winds

A Corry vicinity escaped a violent storm last night as high winds swept Western Pennsylvania. The Pittsburgh area reported downed wires, felled trees, and crippled service. Temperatures dropped to near normal with cooler breezes and a forecast of warmer weather and possible showers.

Pennsylvania Willy Service Pittsburgh Weather Bureau

HITCH HIKERS SLEEP ON PORCH SWING AFTER LONG WALK

Two Warren boys Harold Bergerman age 12 and Eugene 13 told police they walked to visit a friend. Exhausted they rested on a North Center street porch swing about 2 30 Sunday morning and were found by a householder as they planned to continue home.

Warren Niten-Nakers Harold Bergerman Eugene Harold Johnson

Four Die in Fredonia Home Fire Mystery Remains Unsolved

A Fredonia house fire killed a mother and three daughters while the father and three sons escaped. Names given include Mrs. William Logan, Gerty Logan, Mary Ann Logan, and Dean Lagilty. Investigators probe origin. clues and figures surround the scene as authorities seek a cause and possible suspects.

Fredonia Boullus William Logan Gerty Logan Mary Ann Logan Dean

Foundry Workers Strike at Erie Company In Newly Reported Tie

About 250 foundrymen at the Erie Company in Erie Pennsylvania walked out today. The firm said no demands had been received and the strike was not authorized by the American Federation of Labor. The notice notes the abrupt action and unclear motivations behind the stoppage.

Erie Company Erie National Erie Company American Federation of Labor

Tammany Hall Leader Dies Amid Political Clash

New York July 26. Janus J Seeling, a four year old figurehead at Tammany Hall, dies amid a fierce internal dispute that has divided the party. The leadership struggle pits Douling against four county leaders, with Coppalann and Grover Whetin among supporters of a new nominee. The turmoil follows intestinal illness reported by Seeling prior to his death.

United Press New York Janus J Seeling Pamimany Hall Dupling Cutumy Depling Willian Kenmessly Rommtien Doult Tammany Dooling Murphys Copalann Beaters Nigel Grover Whetin Police

Hope for Peace in Buffalo Food Strike at Meet

Reported in Buffalo New York the food strike aims to halt meat shipments as workers press for higher wages and guaranteed goods. Union leaders claim the embargo could affect major staple supplies while seeking truce talks with 44 food houses and packing companies.

HOPE Buffalo G. Leadons Whoredale Annerley Federation Gabor Falo Jivedon

Pinchot Questions FDR Intentions In Open Letter

Amos Pinchot asks President Roosevelt in a public missive whether he plans to stay in the White House beyond 1990 and to clearly outline the administration's program and intentions for the nation. The letter requests transparency on policy aims and Pinchot’s potential future role.

York Amos Pinchot Roosevelt

Surprised At Gravel Report Reveals Scarcity Concerns

Disjointed OCR text discusses gravel scarcity and alleged fraud linked to a material供应 issue. References Secretary Cole and attorney general, with mentions of governance and an unnamed plan impacting supply chains. Named entities are unclear due to garbled phrasing. the piece hints at fallout from a gravel shortage affecting state projects and possible legal scrutiny.

Brookville Slayer Becker Electrocution at Rockview Prison

John Becker a 38 year old Brookville night watchman was executed in the electric chair at Rockview Prison for the first degree murder of Kath ry Bracken a railroad telegraph operator. The 210 pound slayer endured 12 amperes of current and died at 0 34 am after a jury convicted him. Bracken’s body was found along the Shawmut railroad right of way on April 11 1936 attacked and dragged to the tracks after a brutal assault. Becker confessed days later and spent his final hours in the penitentiary with farewell visits from family and a priest.

United Press Becker Br W. J. Schwartz Miss Bracken Shawmut Mmath Beng Phivaitiang le Brookville John Becker Robert Minnie Renning Brook Will Brookville Rufus G. Reitz Brogleville Walt Francis J. McCreesn Oakholfe McCreesh

Eight Injured in Riot at Republic Steel Plant

Eight men were injured as police clashed with about 1000 steel strikers blocking entrances to Republic Steel Corporation Corrigan McKinney plant in Cleveland. Bricks flew and riot clubs were used as officers charged into pickets near the non-strikers’ cars. The melee ended with the crowd assembling at union headquarters and marching to city hall.

Cleveland United Press Republic Steel Corporation Corrigan ~ McKinney

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