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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1937
Page
1
In Detroit an unauthorized 825 bus drivers strike disrupted service as violence flared at terminals. Police moved to secure stations while drivers protested a city measure on system seniority interpretation. Windows were smashed and confrontations occurred along key routes.
C I Kamerer a 42 year old stock broker was arrested in Erie on a fraudulent conversion charge tied to alleged misused client funds ranging from $100,000 to $150,000. Bail set at $50,000, he was jailed as authorities review records with the state securities commission.
London July 2 Great Britain warned Japan that the government does not approve any further attempt to disrupt Chinese provinces and the Nanking government. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden stated this during questions in the House of Commons, pressing Japan to halt further actions.
Hazleton Pa July 29 Mayor and Davis Wilson candidate for governor in 1938 left here today with a platform calling for milk reform rehabilitation of the anthracite industry and fair tax distribution He spoke before 800 listeners at Hazleton yesterday The United Mine Workers of America declined to attend in silent support of Lieut Gov Thomas Kennedy U M W A secretary treasurer who has been hailed by energy as the next governor of Pennsylvania A 29 seat block purchased by Hugh Brown president of district 7 U M W A was prominent throughout the meeting indicating union sentiment
United Press reports in New York July 29 that District Attorney Charles P. Sullivan of Queens will seek a first degree murder indictment against 29 year old Stanley A. Martin Jr for the strangling of Mrs Florence Jackson. Sullivan said the six month illicit romance ended in jealousy and that Martin claims she asked him to kill her husband.
Pennsylvania public utilities commission orders Metropolitan Edison Remington Light and Power Philadelphia Electric and P H York to reduce rates by 1 percent amid scrutiny of gross receipts 827204 million dollars and 12500 thousand annual value. The move targets Keystone state power companies as they face temporary rate adjustments and potential further tests by the commission in the coming months. Richard Beamish cites plan to study service and pricing across major utilities including Pennsylvania Power and Light and West Penn.
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Washington July 29 A strong push to adjourn dominates Capitol Hill as Senate speeds action on the wages hours bill and Congress faces President Roosevelt’s revised program. House and Senate leaders signal possible adjournment within three weeks if no unforeseen delays arise. GOP and conservative Democrats press to close shop soon, while five key measures including sugar quotas and tax reform are tied to any final package.
Pittsburgh report states two of three Americans killed in Belgian airliner crash are William Canton 23 Uniontown Pa and Milton G Goldman 21 Pittsburgh. The other identified as Ham dolph Kanston and Benjamin Mun, both linked to Humble Oil. Eleven passengers and crew died. friends from Carnegie Tech traveled June 16 from New York for a European vacation.
Warren County authorities report a possible murder case linked to Harold Monger Jr of Russell who lies in Warren General Hospital with serious head injuries after an incident July 21. William Feeny of Russell was charged with assault and battery and fined before release. officials say a murder charge could follow if Monger dies.
Twenty-one Erie Taxi Company drivers, largest fleet in the city, walked out today seeking a raise to 20 dollars a week from 2 dollars per day for 4 1 2 hour days. Manager Hary Buhl said he will negotiate with the union but would not sign an agreement.
Mme Fontanges, once linked to Premier Mussolini, received a one year prison term after a secret trial on charges of shooting Count Charles Pineton de Chambelin. The one hour fifty five minute proceeding was held in the 10th Correc Month court without a jury.
Buffalo workers including 1200 packing company and warehouse staff end a walkout that paralyzed produce shipments. Union leaders report progress on wage and hour concessions and a new bargaining framework. City faces ongoing shortages as grocers rely on limited supplies from Buffalo area handlers.
Spanish forces begin an intensive drive on Santander Bay as their push against Madrid grows, backed by heavy bombardment and air support. Italian regulars concentrate behind the front amid the Biscay coast offensive, signaling a major phase in the Basque crisis.
Federal agents rounded up about 60 persons in a Pittsburgh area liquor protection racket probe. Arrests and detentions were expected to continue as authorities target alleged operators and accomplices tied to evading taxes and paying protection.
The Golden Rule Club announced $200 in awards again in August with multiple winners including Aros HE Dibyis Jona inguratve agent. One prize of $1 was won today by a chant-member with Mr Davis the only winner to claim by 2 PM. Tickets will be sold for three days and proceeds support club efforts.
Dispatch reports hundreds injured in clashes linked to church services for Patriarch in Belgrade. Greek Orthodox leaders led a procession with 100 worshippers and 20 gendarmes injured. rioters attacked a minister’s home and the editor’s office after gendarmes fired on a crowd outside the post office.
Charles Kennedy son of Mr and Mrs Henry Kennedy placed second in the Mcent Soap Box Derby in Erie yesterday afternoon competing among forty contestants. He received a Weather jacket as his prize. John Rouse and Lawrence Eckman of Corry also entered but did not win.
United Press report from Tientsin describes Americans and other foreigners taking cover in foreign concessions as fires and bombardment raged. Chinese and Japanese forces clashed nearby with troops, machine guns, and armored cars amid a night of terror. Chiang Kai-shek urged mobilization in another dispatch from the same period.
Peiping reports a mass flight of Chinese troops and officials after the Japanese win. For a day they held the city with outdated militia and swords but could not resist modern jets and machine guns. They departed with pro Japanese administrators, fleeing toward Hankow along the railroad, about 75 miles south.
The Golden Rule Club will hold its next meeting in the Grange Hall at Spartanburg next Monday evening at 6 80 o clock. The Grange will serve the timer and assist in organizing the program for the gathering.
A cleft in relations looms between China and Japan with statements from a Chinese official decrying past concessions. He reiterates four minimum conditions for negotiation, including territorial integrity, central government control, local officials’ authority, and the position of the 29th army, signaling a firm stance ahead of potential escalation.
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