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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1935
Page
1
Fragmentary text references an accident on Sunday causing injuries and possible fatalities. Mentions names and legal/political notes but lacks coherent details. The garbled report references individuals, a claim to unite something, and a repeal discussion, with scattered dates and places unreadable.
The Pennsylvania State Grange, long against sales tax, shows growing sentiment in favor of a levy after surveys of 814 subordinate Granges. State secretary John H. Light notes early indications of reversed stance, while the Grange retains support for an income tax and studies Gov. Earle’s proposals.
Alfred J. Lindsay, a discharged farm-hand, is sought by Cattaraugus authorities in the murder of Mr and Mrs Harold Farnsworth. The couple was found slain at their isolated Randolph-Steamburg area farm home. Investigators link Lindsay to the crime after the Farnsworth car disappeared and a prison record connects him to a prior case with Miss Bernice Kenyon, the couple’s former stenographer wife. The attack involved a rifle shot and a double edged axe. the bodies were found in or near the Farnsworth residence. Police report slow progress tracing Lindsay as of mid afternoon.
Gov George H Earle warns that Pennsylvanians would starve if the state legislature does not pass his tax program. He says the responsibility rests with legislators, and he will not fix a failure to act. He spoke at Haverford, stressing urgency.
Hearing was held yesterday afternoon before Alderman George Gordon in an assault and battery case involving T Paul Majimey of Seneca atret against Albert Marti of Main street. The case stemmed from a Wednesday evening fight. Marti confessed the attack and the hearing adjourned to Thursday afternoon for further view and legal counsel.
United Press story describes George Bocklet, 49, a former Chicago artist, who appeals to Los Angeles doctors over a dramatic transformation. His head has enlarged to nearly three times normal size while his torso, limbs, and spine show severe deformities. Doctors speculate elongation of the upper spine.customary to note this is a fragment and continues on page six.
Tulsa on March 2 renewed probe promised into the society gang murder of John Gorrell Jr. with indications that sensational phases of the case might be disclosed. Assistant prosecutor W B Gilmer Jr said two guns were used, potential new filings could follow, and photographs of prominent Tulsans may be sought from city criminologist Hi B Maddux amid bribery allegations.
State police sought two bandits who robbed Richard Lessig, 27, Foster Mine, of $142. They forced him to drive up a deserted lane near Avonmore and escaped toward Salisbury on the Salisbury Salina pond.
Oil City defeated Corry High in a senior high debate held at Oil City High School yesterday. Corry's Norma Bennett Roy Reed and Lee Shoemaker argued for the affirmative on the grant funding resolution. Oil City's team of Robert Draker William Fleischestein and Wilbur Rhictt Jones judged by Allegheny College, voted the negative.
Lawrence S. Haas reports that Cuba suspended constitutional laws and activated army reserves to quell a major strike wave. President Mendieta empowered to impose the death penalty, and government employees joined striking railwaymen and port workers in nationwide action. Military governors were appointed, and an emergency government was formed by merging the council of state with the cabinet.
United Press dispatch from Sofia reports Greek frontier forces capitulated as rebels gain ground. Six submarines and 20 freighters reportedly joined, with the cruiser Averomimpedet ants to aid rebels near Gavilla. In Athens, airplanes and artillery bombarded rebel positions on the Strymon as government plans a federal advance in Macedonia.
Brisk sales noted for government baby bonds with strong demand for the $500 certificates. After the federal issue opened, three days saw no sales, but the last two days show lively interest in ten year bonds carrying substantial interest if held to maturity.
Harrisburg march 9 twenty three state employees in the department of property and supplies were dropped from the payroll. Notices were sent informing them their services are terminated.
In Ypsilanti Michigan on May 9 authorities hunted a brutal slayer of year old Richart Streicher Jr son of wealthy prominent parents. Police from Southern Michigan towns pursued clues but identity remained unknown. The boy's body lay beneath a footbridge to a secluded Huron River island.
New York March 9 News reports say kidnappers threatened the daughter of Lewis J Valentine commander of a major New York police district. A guard was noted at Ruth Valentine age 18 while Miriam age 16 was escorted to church. Neighbors received an anonymous call about the family and warning that one daughter would be kidnapped if the commissioner did not yield. The threats come amid a police drive against polygame and vice racketeers, with several underworld figures reportedly killed since the investigation began.
Allison Park, Pa. March 9. Alleged paternal brutality left Jesse Chatham, 55, hospitalized with buckshot in his hip and hand. His son LaVerne, 21, says he fired the shot in his mother's defense and was held for a hearing before Squire A P Lorch.
New York on March 8 Gen Hugh S Johnson, former recovery administrator, said in an interview the NEA administration is as dead as a doornail and he did not know if it can be brought to life. He had not studied Richberg’s 17 point NRA reorganization plan but believed you cannot send the NRA from the sidelines.
Washington Ma 1 1988 report notes a “progressive” House bloc forming from Wisconsin and farmer labor groups in Minnesota. The group aims to back liberal legislation and could signal third party potential in 1930 amid talk of support for labor bills and social reform measures. A 40 to 50 Democratic desertions and 6 to 12 Republican defections could bolster progressive aims.
U S Circuit Court Judge Charles B. Faris ruled Congress cannot fix wages and hours for intrastate business. He denied the government's request for a temporary injunction against National Garment Co and National Underwear Corp of St. Louis. The ruling held the two firms intra state and aligned with Supreme Court decisions, signaling wide impact for St. Louis garment industry.
Philadelphia report says Arthur JG Dickson, attorney who counseled Hite K. Thaw at the 1924 Invinity trial, was arraigned on charges of selling stolen securities. He was held on $10,000 bond as underworld figures were mentioned during the hearing.
Washington reports United Press that Millot Administrator Harry L Hopkins formally declined Gov. Martin L Davey s request to take over unemployment responsibilities Hopkins wrote there is no occasion for action and he cannot accept federal responsibility that clearly belongs to Ohio authorities
Counsel for William Letterman faces murder charges in Greensburg as a jury takes up the case today based on the defendant’s sworn account and his sole defense.
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