06 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1931
Page
1
A chaotic dispatch reports heavy casualties as Japanese and Chinese forces renew hostilities in Manchuria. Details are fragmentary with no further corroborating data available in the readable text.
Rep Harry Wurzbach of Seguin Texas the lone Republican congressman in Texas died at a San Antonio hospital after an appendicitis operation. He was the first Texas Republican elected since 1845 to serve more than one term and his death shifts the balance in the House amid post election uncertainty.
Radio listings detail today’s program lineup across networks including CBS WEAF NBC and WJZ. Programs feature Henry McLemore United Press Sports Writer football forecast Major Bowes Eddie and Ralph Jones & Hare and Pageant with various times marked for WEAF NBC and AVABO GBS networks.
George R Steiger a 27 year old Albion postmaster shot himself with a single barrel gun at his home late Thursday afternoon. Coroner Hanley ordered an immediate inquiry and found the death likely occurred during a temporary mental lapse related to severe headaches. The body was taken to Cranesville for burial preparations.
Five men perished when a Lockheed passenger monoplane of Ludington Airlines crashed near Cooper River Country Club during approach to Central airport Camden New Jersey. Pilot Floyd Cox aged 88 led crew with 3,500 hours without accident. Passengers included Vernon Lucas 22 Edward Ehle 33 George Taylor 53 Timer Smith 85. Investigators doubt cause will be determined.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports two inches of snow at Kane and heavy falls in Bellefonte Cresson Warren and Brookville as parts of western Pennsylvania endure the season's first storm. Light snow covers other areas while air and highway travel face minor delays and no accidents are recorded.
Smathport November 6 Antonio Lorenzo Demaio of Bradford seeks a new trial in the slaying of Bradford vice investigator Al Ritchie. Judge Robert Lewis will hear the appeal in McKean county court tomorrow ahead of a planned next week trial for murder. Demaio’s lawyers also raise double jeopardy claims in the related death of Ritchie’s companion Tony Maccio, suggesting a shared bullet linkage. Mrs Antleberger returned home in North Clymer after visiting relatives and conducting business.
San Pedro California reports a deadly incident aboard the U S S Colorado during target practice. An anti aircraft gun exploded tearing the breech and sending shrapnel across the upper deck. Five sailors and officers died with several others seriously injured. The dead listed include Lieut Ralph F Bradford Jr and Seaman First Class Maurice Hawkins among others. A board of inquiry convened to investigate the tragedy as the ship returned from maneuvers.
Six year old Spartangburg resident, Margaret Weatherbee, was fatally injured when struck by a heavy truck after alighting from a school bus on Wie Avenue, near her home. She died at Corry hospital at 5 10 this morning. Survived by her parents and sister Bonita. funeral arrangements pending.
Nan Britton loses libel verdict against Marion hotel keeper A Kliugh over a book calling her morbid and degenerate. Her lawyers say they will appeal to the US Court of Appeals in Cincinnati and, if needed, the US Supreme Court.
Philadelphia November 6 William S Vare Republican leaders warn that Hoovers win depends on a national anti prohibition stance If the party fails to take a firm position on prohibition Hoover facing likely defeat Doris Mourray departs for Akron Ohio to spend several days in Akron Ohio
A barn at Clark Lindsey’s farm three miles south of Corry in Concord township burned last night after an explosion of gasoline ignited by a lantern. The blaze, fueled by kerosene poured into a container, destroyed the barn and threatened the home and other outbuildings. Neighbors helped contain the fire, but the barn and its contents including a tractor, automobile, and farm machinery were lost. Loss is estimated above $2,500 with no insurance.
Reports from Mukden and Tokyo describe renewed Sino Japanese fighting along the Nomni river in Northern Manchuria. Japanese reinforcements arrive as battles over a wrecked railway bridge cause heavy casualties, with both sides suffering and diplomacy clinging to hope for a ceasefire.
In Pettsburgh on November 6 two bandits accosted 72 year old James Lawless. He clutched a $20 bill, defending himself with strong arms as the robbers grabbed loose change. Lawless was treated at a local hospital after the encounter.
Citizens press Mayor England to organize the police on a business like basis with definite patrol plans and active methods. They expect a more aggressive, better organized police policy and clearer department leadership addressing increasing petty robberies.
Harrisburg reports show rising statewide opposition to Governor Pinchot’s plan for extra levies. Legislators anticipate battles over a two cent gasoline tax hike, a cigarette tax, and a billboard tax as the legislature opens to address relief needs. Opposition cites potential ad revenue cuts and broader curbs on spending.
Six people were injured when a Canadian National through train derailed near Dugald outside Winnipeg. A broken rod caused the derailment late last night amid unclear details. Authorities reported minor to moderate injuries among the passengers and crew.
A three-year-old, Paul, is killed when his older brother Albert, 7, picks up a loaded 12 gauge shotgun left in a pantry. The father had left a shell in one chamber while intending to shoot game. Police, the coroner, and the ambulance responded. the death is ruled accidental with both parents and siblings questioned.
McKeesport Pa November 6 Prank Sutton 28 a machinist hanged himself in his brother Georges garage aftermath reports say Sutton had been living with his brother since August 3 after leaving his wife The body was found by a brother and an aunt with a shard in his pocket
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