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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1934

Page

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French Crisis as Herriot Resigns Off Year Vote

Hazleton reports mass political violence in Kelayres as machine gun fire killed three and wounded 23 during a Democratic parade. Police arrest nine men and five women tied to the Bruno family as emphasis on a long feud grows.

Herriot Neey Hy United Press Hazleton Joseph Bruno Kline Township Kelayres Teymship Brunos Sehrylhill County Pottsville John Fiorelli William Forke John Gorski Page Five

Spontaneous Combustion Blamed For Morro Castle Fire

United Press reports a U S Bureau of Navigation finding that spontaneous combustion likely caused the Morro Castle disaster. A final report by Hoover is submitted to Secretary Roper with parts reviewed by U S Attorney Conboy. Officials probe potential negligence and possible criminal proceedings.

Mack Johnson United Frets Washington Carsid Dickerson N. Hesver U. S. Bureau of Navigation and Steamship Inspection Will United Press Hoover Secretary of Commerce Daniel Cy Roper United States Martin Conboy New York Criminal Division Department of Justice Conboy

Straight Tickets Speed Voting in City Polls

Voters line up from 7 AM as Workers of both major parties mobilize to boost turnout. Early results show heavy straight party voting with about seventy five percent of votes by 2 PM amid showers and machines in use.

Manly

New Dealers Eye Six Senate Seats In Election Push

Democratic leaders predicted gains in today’s elections to expand the Senate majority and sustain a two thirds bloc for years. James A. Farley urged strong campaigning against Sen. David A. Reed with Joseph W. Guffey as challenger as Republicans remained confident in several races.

Farley Senate Pennsyl H. C. Thompson United Press New York Congress James A. Parley Democratic Pational Committee Roosevelt Ifort Sen David A. Reed Joseph W. Guffey

Former Corry Doctor Hart Injured In Meadville Car Crash

Dr. George T. Waggoner formerly of Corry was injured when his Ford V8 crashed into the Aljean Inn at Meadville's Lake Road intersection. He reportedly suffered an epileptic attack while driving and was taken to City Hospital Meadville. Corporal C H Blocker of the state highway patrol investigated.

George T. Waggoner Corry Meadvillé G. T. Waggoner Conneaut Lake Aljean Inn Meadville Lake Ost Waggoner City Hospital C. H. Blocker State Highway Patrol

President of Armour Company Dies After Illness

Lee, longtime Armour and Company president since 1931, died at Presbyterian Hospital after months of illness following an operation for appendicitis. He joined Armour in 1895 as a stenographer, led the beef department, then served as Philadelphia sales manager in 1918 and NY district manager in 1921.

Armour Company United Press Ehicagg Armour and Company Presbyterian Hospital Lee Armours Philadelphia Greater New York

Three Talks On Cooperation Before Rotary Club

Golden Rule Club members gave five minute talks to Rotarians at Lie Hotel Corry during the luncheon meeting. C E Rafter discussed Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico noting its 1901 discovery and 1924 national park status.

Golden Rul Club Rotary Club Lie Hotel Corry C. E. Rafter Carlsbad Caverns i New Mexico Golden Rule Club John Blatt GM Howard Frank P. Babbitt

Kelayres feud shooting toll rises to four

UNITED PRESS reports four dead in the Kelayres political feud shooting with the latest victim identified as Jot oststin, 36, of Lotty, Pa. Other cities report unrest and labor tensions across Madrid Chicago and Washington as strikes and labor issues unfold.

United Press Kelayres Jot Oststin Lotty, Pa

Herriot and Six Cabinet Members Resign Crisis Looms

Edouard Herriot and five radical ministers handed resignations to Premier Doumergue sparking a political crisis in France. Parliament sessions open as Doumergue considers a three month credit plea and potential cabinet reshuffle amid a looming dissolution of Parliament.

United Press Paris Edouard Herriot Chier Radical Gaston Douvergue Salvation Tmihionsc Poliical Sitanbte Hasi Doumergue Tony Morrow

Prohibition repeal dominates voting in seven states today

New York dispatch notes prohibition repeal as a major issue across seven states including ninenda Idaho Kansas Nebraska South Dakota West Virginia and Wyoming. California considers two constitutional questions on liquor laws amid bond votes for relief programs totaling 124000 in four states. Missouri voters face pension questions for retired Apaches.

United Press New York Ninenda Idaho Kansas Nebraska South Dakota West Virginia Wyoming California Unite Press Miinois New Jersey Missouri

Journal to Provide Fast Election Returns

Journal lines up rapid, high-type coverage of local election results with early bulletins. Local results will stream in as precincts tabulate using voting machines. Early returns from counties and states will be shared via United Press printer telegraph and shown at Rex Theatre and K of C club rooms.

Journal Vity United Press Pennsylvania Lo Furnist Rex ‘Theatre K. of C

Corry Senior Highs Open Education Week With Band and Talks

Corry Public Schools mark Education Week at the Senior High with a band concert led by Gerry Bennett and three talks by Superintendent Ralph Dewey and principals Harold Wolfe and Howard Sheen. The program invites parents to visit buildings during the week to see students at work, ending with Armistice Day events and a mass meeting at the Junior High Friday evening.

Burneh Uit Corry Gerry Bennett Ralph Dewey Schooil

Jury Disagreement in Wheeling Kidnapping Case

In Wheeling West Virginia government attorneys prepared to retry Thurman Bowen and Harry Thornton on charges of kidnapping Betty Bloch Harris for a $25000 ransom. A federal jury was dismissed after foreman said no agreement was near. The pair allegedly planned to move the tobacco heiress to an Ohio hideout under the Lindbergh law. Federal agents arrested them after observing surveillance of Miss Harris.

Wheeling W. Va Thurman Bowen Harry Thornton Betty Bloch Harris W. E Baker Lindbergh Ohio Fiedley Tem Miss Bioch

Eleven Indicted Over 1933 Union Station Massacre

Eleven persons were indicted in Kansas City in connection with the Union Station massacre of 1933.

Kansas City Union Station

Temporarily Broke City Defers October Bills in Corry

Corry faced a cash shortfall due to lagging tax collections and has postponed October payments. The council deferred bond issuance to cover the municipal crisis after efforts for a short term loan at the National Bank of Corry failed. Banks reportedly confirmed an earlier agreement favoring Citizens Bank as depository.

Corry National Bank of Corry Citizens Bank

City Council Approves 1935 Tax Levy Totals

The City Council set the 1935 tax assessment on a total valuation of 4 757 280 with ward breakdowns. First Ward 920 310 Second Ward 1 250 405 Third Ward 1 687 640 Fourth Ward 548 875 The council debated financing options including bonds of 15 000 to cover delinquent taxes but postponed payment until finances improve. Mayor Glen Miller indicated efforts toward a new financial program but no announcement yet.

CF. McCray National Bank Glen Miller Counci

Sharp drop in Penns crude sparks price war talk

Pennsylvania crude prices fell today as producers blamed rivals for initiating the drop. Officials noted seasonal declines, but described this drop as premature and extreme amid no overproduction. Prices varied across pipelines with National Transit Lines at 2.30, Tidewater Bradford and Allegheny at 2.30, Eureka Pipes at 1.92, Southwest Penn at 2.22, Buckeye at 1.82.

United Press Pittsburgh Pennsylvania National Transit Bradford Allegheny Tidewater Eureka Southwest Penna Buckeye

Fights Reported as Voting Unfolds in Philadelphia

Nov 6 Philadelphia reports show political tensions flare during New Deal election. Police and federal officers guard 7 850 polls after the Relayres massacre deepens bitterness. Fist fights break out in South and West Philadelphia. statewide brisk voting with heavy turnout in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg. Governor Pinchot cites racial tensions in Relayres as trigger. Schnader notes ongoing inquiry.

Relayres Uder Justice Department Kelayros West Phiadelphia Philadelphia Ibany Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Harrisburg Gifford Pincchot Wm. A. Schnader

Sinclair Faces Defeat in Cal with 350000 Margin

San Francisco reports California voters poised to topple Upton Sinclair’s EPIC program in a gubernatorial race. Republican Gov. Frank Merriam led potential winners by an estimated 250000 as national Dems deserted Sinclair amid bitter last week attacks.

San Francisco California Upton Sin~clair Golden State Sinclair Nat Jer Democratié National

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