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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1930
Page
1
A Pennsylvania weekend crash toll rises with multiple fatalities. Victims include Mrs Joseph Sommerville of Shai on and several youths from Munhall and Pittsburgh. Drivers face charges or bonds as coroner reports map the tragedies across Moon and Corapolis areas.
Reports from the bedside of Stan ly Anderson science teacher at the Senior High School state his condition worsened this morning after a gun accident at the Cambridge Springs rifle range. A bullet lodged near a rib. removal and possible drainage tubes were planned. The shooter, a fellow hunter, fled after the shot while Anderson endured breathing difficulty and a night of discomfort. Mrs. Hubert Heerlen and Paul Spiesman led local teachers classes at the Senior High building.
Two small fires occurred Sunday in the city. The first, at Fire Chief Paulson’s home, damaged the car and wiring in the machine area, with approx cost of 525 insured. The second fire at St James Apartments on South Center Street caused smoke flooding to the second floor but negligible damage. Miss Mildred Martin departed for her home in Ol City after visiting Mrs Measurer on West Wayne Street.
The original Speechley well near Oil City in western Pennsylvania has produced natural gas for 45 years, establishing a production record per the Natural Gas Digest. Drilled in 1883 by Samuel Speechley, it tapped gas under high pressure at 1,900 feet, with output claimed to be several billion cubic feet worth several million dollars.
The Lyceum course opens with the musical comedy drama The Violin Maker of Cremona at the Senior High School auditorium tonight at 8:20. A brilliant cast including Ralph Steffen, George Benetzky, Ralph Appleman, Mopy Krakowski, George Reynolds, Magdalen Massman and pianist Massman will perform. Tickets for this year’s course may be purchased at the door. The program features two parts with operatic selections in the second half.
Radio listings show programs across networks. Simlaie on WABC CBS at 7 45 p m Arabesque on WIZ NEC at 10 p m Rochester civic orchestra on WEA NEC at 10 30 p m Symphony rhythm malers on WABG CBS at 10 30 p m Nitwit hour noted, listing multiple stations and times.
A massive blast at a gasoline storage facility in Kansas City sent a 20,000 gallon tank into flames, lofted fuel 300 feet, and forced evacuations as ten nearby tanks threatened the area. Firefighters battled burning railcars and ruptured pipelines while a passenger train derailed near the scene. Dense smoke darkened the city as responders tried to containing the blaze and prevent spread.
Texas Corporation announced it offered to exchange its stock for common stock of Indian Refining Company at a rate of one Texas share for eight Indian shares. Fifty percent of Indian stock must be deposited with the Guaranty Trust Company of New York before December 15, 1930, for exchange.
Fire starting in the Cohen Clothing Store destroyed the Snelker building in Mount Pleasant Pa causing about 100000 in damage. Firemen from Mount Pleasant Greensburg and Beattdate battled flames for six hours bringing it under control. The Spelker hotel adjoining the building was partially damaged and guests were forced to flee to safety.
Two men were held on suspicion of charges after an explosion wrecked the Silverman Kosher Market front in Pittsburgh. Victor Silverman the 40 year old proprietor and Hymile Shapiro, 26, were taken into custody as police investigated the blast that left two injured and about 3000 dollars in damage.
A Geneva based survey by the International Labour Organization estimates global unemployment between 12 and 15 million, with the United States alone at about 4 million idle. Germany shows the highest rate, followed by Britain and the United States, while France claims far fewer jobless. Figures vary due to incomplete reports and differing counting methods.
Bulleting reports Harry Tegart a 24 year old air mail pilot and two Misses Kathleen McColl Inglewood Ont bummed to Heath in a plane crash near here. New York bus collision injures twenty people four severely at Bronx elevated train spur. Washington Charles Brandler Georgetown University law student found dead after drinking party. Moncala landslide victory noted in Nicragua presidential race provisional results.
In a high stakes US election Eve, about 20 million voters face a choice between Republican administration and Democrats as 431 House seats and 34 Senate seats plus governors are in play. Campaigns hammer administration during economic crisis with Democrats urging unemployment relief via Wagner bills and Republicans touting Hoover era stability.
Paris inaugurated study of world problems sponsored by Briand and Tauid with Paul Painlevé opening ceremony in Paris. In New York price moves were irregular and trading dull as market stayed under one million by mid afternoon. In Pittsburgh Thomas R. Thompson, 35, killed his wife then shot himself at their Carrick home. In Kansas City Big Six directors report University of Kansas withdraws from the conference.
Mrs. Arthur W. Galdwell and her two children returned from a funeral in Washington to find her husband Arthur W. Galdwell 25 dead with a pistol beside him in an act described as self-inflicted. She said he had been laid off a week earlier and coworkers noted no prior warning. The couple had traveled to attend a funeral service at 4 and were joined by family members including Nesith Herold Dietzel and Milmer Gilbstt who had earlier traveled to Bradford for a football game.
Two mass meetings marked the 400th anniversary of the Reformation in Pittsburgh with over 3,500 Lutherans. The Lutheran Brotherhood of Pittsburgh hosted a Syria Mosque gathering with more than 2,500 attendees as Rev. Walter E. Schutte preached on The Conteslian's Vitality. At Carnegie Music Hall Rev. A Merkins spoke on Following the Fathers as more than 1,000 attended, hosted by Evangelical Lutheran churches.
Voters head to polls to decide Pennsylvania's governor with Gifford Pinchot Republican favored over John M Hemphill Democrat Liberal. Local predictions place Pinchot carrying Corry by 800 to 600, with Union City and Philadelphia reporting tight contests as turnout peaks and last minute bets hint at a close nationwide influenced result. The race dominates other contests including a U.S. Senate bid and congressional races as dry vs wet lines color the campaign.
Bernard Ward 48 formerly of Corry and Erie died from injuries after being struck by a coal drag in the railroad yards near the ore dock at Parade Street in Erie. The World War veteran had lived in Corry Erie and Ashtabula and served with the 313th Machine Gun Company in the Somme and Argonne offensives. Ward was found by railroad workers, unable to speak due to blood loss, and died shortly after at Hammet hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending with Hanley-Sechalet.
United Press report from Oklahoma City on November 3 details the Morgan-Stout oil gusher that sprayed 60,000 barrels of crude and 65,000,000 cubic feet of gas over four miles. It was capped with a two-ton cone after days of danger. officials weighed measures to prevent recurrence and possible condemnation of nearby wells.
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