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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1935
Page
1
The report covers labor groups storming Minneapolis City Hall demanding the mayor be ousted amid a broader national labor unrest. It notes reactions and immediate calls for leadership change as tensions rise in city politics.
Washington Sept 13 Unite Press reports the soft coal industry confronts its fifth labor crisis since April 1. The joint wage conference must act within 48 hours to keep 400000 union miners at work next week as it negotiates new contracts for miners hours and wages. Existing contracts extend to Sept 16.
A. W. Dittmore the renowned New York criminologist will give eight one hour lectures at the Senior High School Monday morning at 8:50 exposing racketeering and life in prisons. He has served two terms and witnessed five executions. Students admitted free. public may attend for a small fee.
A vast crowd packed the Baton Rouge capitol grounds as Huey P Long was laid to rest. Gerald L K Smith led a post funeral rally urging continued wealth redistribution and kingly power, while National Guardsmen stood at attention as the bronze casket descended into the grave.
Police seek a check forger who passed a worthless $22.50 check earlier this week on Mrs. Robert Lenz at the Long Market on North Center street. The maker used a J. W. Hari issued check bought by Earl Taylor of Youngsville bank. No clues yet. other stores may have received similar checks.
English tennis star Wred Percy and film actress Helen Vingon wed in a brief ceremony on a Friday the 13th superstition, avoiding a wardrobe of bad luck.
Philadelphia reports indicate wholesale dismissal of indictments against city magistrates expected today after Magistrate Jacob Dogole was acquitted by a jury in quarter sessions court. Police in Philadelphia arrest 38 hosiery strikers accused of stoning three homes, including that of a hosiery company president, marking a day of violence in the northeast industrial section.
In Minneapolis on September 13 labor leaders flooded city hall to demand the ouster of Mayor Latimer and Police Chief Forestal after a riot the night before left two youths dead and about 30 injured. Demonstrators marched from the city auditorium along Nicolslet Avenue, circling the building and shouting calls for change as tear gas and armored cars were present.
North View Junior High science teacher Virginia Ash er faced a board of education demand for removal after parents of Northview PTA claimed she taught evolution. The dispute ties to a weeklong school strike protesting dismissals of veteran staff, with about 250 Lumberport high school students still absent.
The committee for the Red Cross Shoe Fund dinner announces a Tuesday serving at St. Edward's hall. Menu features corn bees potatoes with parsley butter cats bage beets turnip carrots relish mustard sauce rolls baken Indian pudding with cream sauce and coffee. Public invited to partake and assist the cause.
Harrisburg report says A. K. Comly of Philadelphia resigns as director of purchases for the Liquor Control Board, a position he has held since the board's inception in January 1934.
President Roosevelt announced use of the remaining unallocated WPA funds, about 1.23 billion, to provide quick reemployment stimulus. The plan marks a victory for WPA administrator Harry Hopkins after a lengthy dispute with Harold Ickes. A 12 hour White House conference led to an agreement.
Laura Ingalls, flying a Lockheed Orion, set a new women's transcontinental record of 13 hours 34 minutes 5 seconds from Los Angeles to New York at Floyd Wennett airport, surpassing Amelia Earhart’s record by 88 minutes 25 seconds. She noted she would have beaten the men’s nonstop record too if her radio had not failed near Cleveland.
Henry Hy Rogers Jr and William J Kelly released on 2500 bail each after 36 hours of inquiry into the death of Evelyn Hoey, New York musical comedy star, at Rogers estate. District Attorney Parke called the shooting “death by own action” as details of Cloud Battin’s presence clarified the case.
The Italian American Association plans an all day Italian Day picnic on Sunday September 2 at Horns Siding two miles east of Spring Creek end of the pavement. M M Roney chairs arrangements for games including cards horseshoes bingo and tug of war. Transportation from West Main Street at 10 11 1 and 2. All parties' candidates invited and all are welcome to bring baskets.
Governor George H. Hayle reports a whispering campaign against proposed constitution revisions. He condemns opponents and special interests for distorting the issue and preserving tax exemptions and privileges. He urges voters to see revision as ending these entrenched loopholes.
Spring Creek and Garland boosters launch a campaign to complete paving of the 8.81 mile Spring Creek to Garland road. Local towns seek fast state highway support, petition signatures rise, and plans target eliminating grade crossings along the northern stretch. Civic groups back the effort with letters to the State Highway Department.
Pickets in flying squadrons blocked resumption of WPA labor today on nine properties in Northampton and Lehigh counties. One worker who insisted on continuing work was thrown into Jordan Creek. rescuers cited.
Harrisburg report by Morey J. Potter notes advisory committee findings on the 1874 basic law. The 75-member panel outlines eight subcommittees and 29 recommendations to guide voters ahead of the September 17 primary referendum on a constitutional convention. Proposals include allowing amendments by a single general assembly with two thirds in each house and 60 percent ratification, contrasting with current rules requiring two sessions and popular approval.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. M. D. Bertram's East Main Street home. Discussion covered motion picture legislation calling a convention to revise a Pennsylvania constitution and the need to vote in primaries and general elections. Erie County president's address was read with regret that Corry residents could not hear it. Publicity Committee served a lunch.
SPARTASBURG Sept 12 The Sparta community fair opened Thursday and runs through Saturday with a strong display of farm produce livestock baked goods and more The in charge is working hard to make 1935 Community Suir Hierbest on record Friday brings Britton Run Harbor Hall School children to town for a day of fair fun including special entertainment A Grange Hall basketball night features Listen to Leon a comedy of misunderstandings and mistaken identities centered on Leon and Guiseppe Continues on Page Three
In Geneva on September 13 France and Britain declared they agree on the necessity of joint international action to prevent war. Premier Laval stated there is no disagreement with Britain and signaled support for enforcing league penalties. In Addis Ababa, September 18, Emperor Haile Selassie prepared a draft mobilization order for war with Italy, awaiting final wording and publication.
A several hundred turnout packed Grange Hall in Union City for a Bonster City Democrats rally. Speakers including Owen P. Burn Charles J. Dutton and Norbert J. Fitzgerald discussed Constitution revision. Local candidates spoke for up to two minutes each as music and entertainment accompanied the event.
The McKees Rocks murder case shifts to a sea jury as a court fight over bond for Constable Tim Drexler unfolds. Attorney William H. Coleman represents the defendant. Coleman is married to Eva Gordon, a former Corry resident linked to the case. Mrs Coleman is sister of Alderman George H Gordon. The investigation centers on Judge James J Westwood, husband of the murdered woman.
Market roundup shows stocks inching higher after gains of 1 point, bonds irregular, call money at 4 1 per cent. Foreign exchange lists dollar as strong, sterling easy. Grains mixed with wheat at 114 cents, corn and rye up, cotton up 1 point, rubber down 10 points, silver steady.
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