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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment references county matters, a dispute with union sections and a municipal or county context. It mentions an event or allegation tied to Bultey and an area near Carolacite with unclear figures and dates.
United Press reports the looming threat of militant picketing in the soft coal wage talks as 400000 striking miners enter a third stalled week. Union leaders press for a settlement while miners remain peaceful, but talks risk breakdown over contract terms and wage disputes. John L. Lewis accuses operators of stalling and mutual deception as negotiations continue.
Harrisburg Sept. 25 The state milk control board weighs a petition signed by 85 northern Pennsylvania dairy farmers seeking higher mile checks despite objections to provisions of the board’s new general order. The petition, presented by M. R. Card, targets higher producer prices to offset alleged hidden distributor profits at rural receiving stations and a handling charge for non direct shipments.
The open verdict from the coroner's inquest into Evelynn Hoey's death was called fair by Henry H Rogers, heir. Rogers, held for two weeks, said the verdict is bitterly disappointing as witnesses did not present evidence to refute testimony suggesting Hoey took her own life.
Washington September 25 Republican leaders canvassed political sentiment across the country at an executive committee session. Chairman Henry P. Fletcher said reports from every state were very encouraging with substantial gains in Republican sentiment toward defeating the New Deal in 1936.
United Press reports Pottsville jurors convict seven Bruno kin in the Kelayres Massacre case. Joseph J Bruno, former Kline Township Republican leader, and brother Philip face life terms. Other kin convicted of second degree murder. Trials followed a year of investigation into the slayings of Democratic marchers during the 1937 Kelayres election event.
United Press reports Harrisburg action to study a proposed east to west super highway across the southern tier of Pennsylvania. A joint legislative committee will gather information on using the abandoned South Penn Railroad bed through Bedford and neighboring counties. Rep. Cliff Patterson chairs. A. Boyd Hamilton is secretary.
Washington dispatch reports Republican national committee members urging a western presidential candidate for 1936 and naming Alf Landon Frank Knox Borah and Hoover as possibilities. They also plan a $2 million campaign fund as part of a broader anti Roosevelt drive with calls to start midwest and western organizing.
Municipal officials report progress in reducing speeding and reckless driving within city limits. Mayor Glen Miller says motor violations persist. A federal A W E A project proposes main street signs setting a 20 mph limit. Signs are expected to be erected soon to slow traffic.
A mechanical witness testified before the Dauphin County Court jury in Harrisburg as part of Senator William H. Clark of West Chester trial on extortion and malfeasance. Commonwealth counsel presented the testimony via loudspeakers at both ends of the jury box.
Captain and Mrs. Neil Hood of the Salvation Army are notified of their transfer to Meadville Pennsylvania after three years in Corry. They will leave next week to assume their new charge. A farewell meeting will be held at the army citadel Tuesday evening with special services this week at 7:30.
Two bank bandits nabbed in quarry after robbery near Johnstown. Suspects James Gowan 23 formerly of Nanty Glo and Charles Daisy 22 alias Dessy of Brooklyn NY arrested by state police at a quarry and held for preliminary hearing. Protest details mention service cuts on Pittsburgh and Shawenurl Railroad between Timblin and Brockway. Local mail service disruptions noted.
Harrisburg report says the state pardon board opened a September session with 161 cases from 85 counties. Among clemency seekers are two first degree murderers, John J. Jordan of Chester County and John Kozler of Fayette County, both seeking sentence commutations to life or reduced terms.
President Roosevelt told reporters that revival of the National Recovery Administration rests with industry, not the government. He noted no specific NRA legislation is planned, while surveys on code effectiveness and evasion are under way. early field reports indicate most codes are followed but widespread cheating exists.
Titusville ventriloquist Floyd Taylor will entertain Golden Rule Club members at the September dinner meeting to be held at the McCray Community House in Concord township next Monday evening. The Ladies Aid Society of McGray church will serve the slides. Olin W Bracken heads the arranging committee.
Mrs Andrew Schmidt formerly Milas Frances McCormack of Corry now in Cincinnati took a leading role at the Pre Campaign Meeting for the Mobilization for Human Needs Committee Conference at the Mayflower Hotel Washington D C Tuesday. Proceedings were broadcast on WEAE and many in Corry listened. Mrs Schmidt illustrated a case and led a discussion with national figures including Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt participating.
The Jewish New Year begins the evening of September 27 marking a Day of Judgment. The community plans local observances with services at the West Church Street synagogue led by Rabbi S. Sanker of Kane. Stores operated by Jewish merchants will close Saturday.
President Roosevelt announced he is seeking input from clergy across the nation on the progress of social security and works programs. The White House sent letters to religious leaders asking for firsthand reports on community impact, noting pastors’ independence from government yet close ties to local conditions.
Sept 25 reports indicate Britain and France leaning to act under Article 15 of the League covenant over the Italian Ethiopian crisis. Eden and Laval conferred on joint action as Mussolini signals possible peaceful settlement without eroding regime prestige. Despair grows in Ethiopia over peace prospects as prewar mobilization and fortifications rise near Ogaden and Danakil fronts.
Markets at a glance show stocks irregularly higher with bonds up and quiet. Grain prices mixed with wheat steady and corn irregular. cotton steady. Rubber declines 7 to 9 points and silver holds near recent levels. Foreign exchange activity limited. The report notes overall cautious trading across major sectors in quiet conditions.
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