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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1930
Page
1
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City officials ask motorists to cooperate with traffic regulation changes at the Smith and Center intersection where a new light will soon be installed. Mayor L Alexander outlined plans as the device is readied for operation, encouraging careful driving to prevent accidents at West Avenue and Washington Street. Stop signs are placed on First Avenue approaching Washington Street, mandating a halt for all traffic entering the street. The intersection has seen several accidents and near misses, and the new rules aim to reduce risk.
George Morris 14 was found strangled in his Titusville kitchen. Authorities, unsure if self inflicted, investigated possible foul play while noting no clear motive or family trouble. Parents report no理由 for self harm. a coroner’s inquiry may be held. Born Corry December 10, 1916, the boy is survived by his parents and a sister Edith.
Philadelphia report says General Waters accuses John J. Raskob of planning to break down the Pennsylvania Republican organization. Waters claims Philadelphia GOP leaders who won’t back Pinchot are traitors aiding the Democrats and says Raskob’s Delaware remarks show anti-GOP intent to weaken the party for the next national contest.
Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde moves toward a wide inquiry into alleged Soviet market manipulation through heavy short selling on the Chicago Board of Trade. Hyde’s probe, begun after reports from the All-Russian Textile Syndicate, targets the Amtong Corporation and aims to press for stricter regulations to curb such transactions. He plans to spend days in Chicago with a stop at Ann Arbor for his daughter’s university enrollment.
Seven people died and at least fifteen were injured in western Pennsylvania auto crashes over the week. Victims included Raymond Owens of Pittsburgh struck near Wilton Street bridge, Walter Nelson who died after a hit and run, John A. Bamille in a plunge near an embankment, and others from Campie, Warren, McKeesport, Monongahela, Monessen. Police report details vary but injuries and fatalities spanned several towns.
Right Reverend William Andrew Leonard bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Ohio and senior bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in America died at his Gambier summer home after a long illness He was 82 Mineral services will be held at Kenyon College chapel tomorrow afternoon
In Madera on September 22 a worn training plane crashed from about twenty feet, killing Norman T. Price of the naval carrier Lexington and J Hart Crane, a local mechanic. The Jenny had been used by flying students, and Crane died instantly while Price survived about twenty minutes.
Secretary of Commerce Lamont said that the economy has bottomed out and showed encouraging signs. He cited August export growth and retail trade improvement, with broad gains across major sectors including metals, animal products, minerals, and edible vegetables, driven by wheat seasonality and cotton shipments.
In Toledo Ohio four men died when a liquor still exploded at the Dan J Weber Manufacturing plant. Fire Chief said the blast caused a fierce fire that burned bodies in wreckage of a 500 gallon still. Identification was impossible. owner Joe Brown was missing. The firm operated secretly and neighbors noted secrecy around operations.
More than 40,000 lay and clerical delegates from American Catholic communities gather in Omaha for the national Eucharistic Congress opening Tuesday. Apostolic delegate Pietro Fumasoni Biondi arrives, with Vigils of adoration planned by Nocturnal Adoration Society members from sundown Tuesday to sunrise Wednesday at St. Peter's Church.
Chilean police exiles who tried to spark a revolutionary movement among Concepcion officers were captured and await court martial. The official communique from Santiago says the plot failed from the start and notes the exiles were brought to Chile by two Americans.
A compact guide to evening radio programs across networks. WABG advertises Mart Gras at 7:00, Wye features Crisis Prevention Drama at 7:30, WEAG NBC drama at 8:00, WABC CBS presents Grand Opera Minis at 9:00, WEAF NBC airs Sign of the Beth.
E J Bellinger died shortly after midnight at Corry Hospital where he had been a patient since August 12. Born September 4 1883 at St Johnsville New York he headed Mohawk Company plants in this district and later organized Peak Products Company. Survived by wife Geraldina Gebbe Bellinger and one daughter with services planned near Jamestown Magnolia Springs on Chautauqua Lake.
In Trenton New Jersey Col Howard B Stone blocked a mass prison escape at the state prison. He halted convicts marching to a yard ball game and ordered searches. Weapons improvised restraints and ropes were found as the effort collapsed.
Carl SechrIest a 42 year old Warren trainman died in Corry Hospital after an oil and gasoline storage container exploded in the west end yards of the Pennsylvania Railroad Friday evening. The blast injured Gebries who suffered severe burns and died the following night. Authorities seek cause of the fire and note a broken lock on the container suggesting possible break in. SechrIest lived with his mother on Pine Street. funeral services set for Thursday.
Geneva reports a tentative solution to Cuba's opposition over the World Court status as the League of Nations plans elections for Wednesday or Thursday. The pro League aims to increase judges to fifteen full time, with candidates Bustamente, Gustreo, and Ottavio highlighted. The revised status awaits immediate adoption, delaying final changes and possibly provoking US objection due to Root amendments.
Brest France Sept 22 nations on both sides of the English Channel assessed storm tolls from a 36 hour gale. 70 mph winds caused ship damage and loss of life with five drowned near the Thames and Concarneau. Wreckage lined French coasts as ships delayed up to 80 hours.
Two men died in a mine accident at the W. J Rainey coal mine near Royal, Montown. John Everly, 26, of McClerlandstown, died instantly. George Herbert, 51, of Vanderbilt, died in Uniontown hospital after being buried sixteen hours. He was rescued alive by women who dug through the debris.
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