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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1935
Page
1
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A short local item notes a day honoring Slavic heritage with a focus on community groups and events. Names and places are not fully clear in the readable text, but the note suggests an upcoming observance with participation by residents and local organizations.
Harrisburg reports on the September 16 primary focusing on whether a constitutional convention should be called under Act 212 of 1935 to draft a new or revised constitution. Key clash between opponents led by the Republican state committee and supporters including the Democratic state committee, labor groups, and the State Federation of Women’s, with a proposed spending cap and indebtedness limit noted. Also covered are state supreme court contests with seven Republican and two Democratic candidates amid unusually high stakes and bitter tone.
The piece argues Pennsylvanians should vote yes to hold a Constitutional Convention, urging revision to modernize powers, taxes, social security participation, and government reorganization. It notes bipartisan support, cites the State Bar Association study, warns of anti revision propaganda, and calls for upholding the 1934 platform endorsing revision.
Branch managers from New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia and Los Angeles gather in Corry for a week long conference on new merchandise distribution and product construction. Executives Wilkey Hillstrom and department heads plan a full program including dinners at Hearthstone Chau tauqua Lake and the Hotel Corry.
The Parkfield Jewish hotel with a swastika painted on Friday night was destroyed by a fire early today. Damage is put at about $20,000 as investigators probe possible arson tied to anti Semitic motives. A second item notes Alton Tully, 24, son of novelist Jin Cully, being held amid investigation of a Westwood girl’s accusation.
Roy Hamilton was shot in the chest and right arm by a loaded gun that discharged while Brault's son fooling with a 23 calibre firearm. Police say the shooting was accidental and not the result of trouble at the home. Hamilton is in Corry Hospital with a non life threatening wound and expected to recover.
State Secretary of Property and Supplies C Colegrove his wife and three daughters Jeannette Katherine and Harriett had a narrow escape from serious injuries when their car swerved to avoid another on the Sherman highway Sunday afternoon, striking a telephone pole and injuring several passengers. Floyd Fisher of Ashville and an elderly woman were not hurt.
United Press reports in San Francisco that attorneys plan a renewed bid to free Tom Mooney, once a labor leader jailed for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombings that killed ten. A Tuesday hearing in the San Francisco hall of justice will challenge the conviction as perjury, alleging prosecutors knew witnesses lied.
Geneva reports a heated exchange between Russia and Poland at the League of Nations on September 11. Amid Irish urging for an international peace conference, Maxim Livinet of Russia retorted to a Polish attack, triggering a great stir among delegates and prompting claims of a near walkout.
Two Union City youths Wilbis Baldwin twenty and Lester Danner twenty eight were injured when the car driven by Baldwin rolled over three times after being struck by a machine driven by Les Hall of Union City near Three Point Inn on Route 6 ten miles east of the city. Hall escaped with minor injuries and reportedly left the scene though a settlement was made in favor of Union City passengers. Warren highway patrolmen investigated the crash.
Four seamen drowned and a fifth rescued in serious condition when a yawl carrying supplies for Romer lighthouse foundered off New York. The lighthouse tender Tulip picked up the injured man and he was taken to Marine Hospital.
London September 16 Livya's blerwriters cancelled the war risk clause in general policies amid the growing Italian Ethiopian war threat. In separate item David Powell 22 of Greenfield pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the July 7 fatal beating of his 60 year old neighbor John Budelico in Mercer Pa.
Ben Sisley aged 45 of West Washington Street received a one year term in the Allegheny County Workhouse and was ordered to pay prosecution costs on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Frank Miller. The June 22 Gates Street crossing collision involving a freight train and a car leaving the crossing resulted in Miller’s death and injuries to Dennis Bertiel.
Washington September 16 United Mine Workers agreed to extend existing wage pacts for a few days to avoid a nationwide strike. Edward F McGrady Assistant Secretary of Labor led new efforts after a dramatic midnight session. Mine leaders opposed a 15 day informal extension while operators rejected retroactive wage raises.
Harrisburg report states the 92000 Work Progress Administration road betterment project approved by President Roosevelt will begin Wednesday. Highways Secretary Warren Van Dyke said plans by 12 engineering districts were completed and work starts immediately after approval.
A Burlington train carrying crew and 30 passengers escaped injury and death when a massive landslide slid onto the track near Fort Madison Iowa. The locomotive and tender were hurled into the Mississippi River and two cars were derailed.
In Harrisburg on September 16 the Pauphin county court ruled that 12 former lawmakers' aides should be paid for a two week interim between the organization of the assembly and the first session which began January 15.
Party leaders urged about 800 voters in Corry to vote early for the heaviest turnout the city has seen. Women and others were urged to cast ballots during morning hours and the final hour was discouraged. Polls will open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A large Democratic rally is set for tonight at the Gown theatre building with delegates from Erie Union City North East and other parts of the county. Arthur Colegrove state secretary and county Democratic chairman will preside and list speakers including Charles Ditton Owen Bullis and W T Coverdale. All Democratic candidates may speak two minutes each and musical features are planned. An invitation extends to Republicans as well.
The city launches a WPA project to repair fourteen additional streets after the July crowdburst damage. The work will provide employment for 47 men and covers streets including West Washington Clark Alley Urs on street West Pleasant Euc lid Second avenue Sprine Seneca Concord East Shady avenue Ma ple avenues Washington and Marion.
In Baton Rouge on September 16 the Rev Gerald L J Smith testified he regarded District Attorney J Fred Odom as a co plotter in the death of Huey P Long in the inquest into the assassination.
Kane Pa Sept 16 The Kane High School janitor William Campbell 42 was killed in the building as investigators pursue a theft related motive. state police say the killer used the basement window and a struggle with Campbell reveals prints and a ransom note. An inquest was planned as receipts from football game funds and the superintendent’s office funds were examined for robbery motive.
City Controller David Wilson and City Treasurer Will Hadley are slight favorites for the Republican mayoralty nomination as the primary nears. Virginia Rison, visiting in Danville, has returned home after a week or more with friends.
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