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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1936
Page
1
Partial readable text lists street names and items such as taps stalls plants and furniture. It reads like stray notes or a market scene with unclear dates and locations, mentioning a center and station and a few fragmented place names.
Fragmentary text mentions rooms, apartments, stains of numbers and addresses, unclear details about rents, locations, water, heating, and furnishings. Contains disjointed references to 21206 and 211, with garages, baths, and tax notes.
A gas station fire at Oil Creek Refining Company on East Main Street injures Harold Smith, 22, who suffers severe burns to his left leg and minor burns to his right. He, aided by bystanders, escaped the flames before firefighters arrived. he is in Corty hospital in serious condition.
Rebels claim capture of Toledo as loyalist forces fight to hold the city. Reports say 250,000 pesetas were raised for Alcazar reconstruction, while attacks, executions, and prison-ship threats escalate the deadly siege and hostage crisis in Madrid province and surrounding areas.
Evelyn Cox of Youngsville died from skull fractures and internal injuries after a car driven by her husband Ivan Cox overturned on a curve near Chandlers Valley. Coroner Ed Lowrey investigated. inquest decision pending. Funeral at her late home at 1 p.m. tomorrow. she was a member of the Youngsville United Brethren Church.
Washington dispatch says more than 2,500 treasury agents, under Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr, began a nationwide law enforcement drive against narcotics, counterfeiting, and bootlegging. Agents from 500 offices spread across cities, with numerous arrests expected before nightfall.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reported an August increase in net operating income over the prior year, with total West year-to-date income reaching 60,077,703 dollars. Freight revenues rose to 28,701,238 dollars for the month, up by 8,885,990, while passenger income stood at 5,821,503 dollars compared with 920,346 dollars in August 1935.
Berlin reports Lawrence Simpson of Seattle was sentenced to three years for treasonable activities against the reich linked to sailor communist work. He confessed to colonistist actions during his sensational trial this morning and will receive credit for part of his 15 months already served.
Four occupants of a Chevrolet escape serious injuries after the car skidded on a wet highway near the Whiteley ice plant and rolled over two or three times last night. Driver F. L. Keister, a local druggist, along with A. L. Miller, Stanley Kasper and Jack Paulson, were bruised with cuts and wrenching pains reported, but none seriously hurt as the car was wrecked.
Harrisburg reports the state treasury will disburse overdue subsidies to distressed schools and hospitals from the $15 million tax anticipation note proceeds. Payments include $800,000 for Philadelphia city schools, $600,000 for Pittsburgh, $7 million to Woorth-class districts, $4 million to state-aided hospitals, $2.16 million to soldiers bonus sinking fund, $2 million for commodity orders, and $5 million to retire tax notes to save interest.
Sharon Ps Sept 25 Andrew Kolikough of Issecton Center died in hospital from a broken neck suffered in an automobile collision near Grove City Saturday.
Fires raged across southwestern Oregon threatening Bandon and Prosper as two towns burned and 2000 homeless. Relief efforts mobilized with 24 army trucks and Coast Guard support. Eight bodies recovered, many missing, property damage likely over two million dollars. California also faced fires burning 400000 acres across twelve counties threatening towns and timber stands.
Wayne township Democrats announce a rally at Wheelock church Friday night at 8 o clock. Erie speakers will attend while the organizing committee plans singing and readings for an enjoyable evening. Full program to be published Wednesday.
Naomobiles operated by Jas on Butters of this city and Herbert Garnett of Spartansburg collided on the Corry Spartansburg Highway Saturday evening. Both cars were badly damaged but no one was seriously hurt. vehicles were towed to this city for repairs.
In central Texas more than 2,500 people were left homeless as floods from torrential rains swept through the Brazos river basin. Waco suffered major damage with awnings ripped from buildings by 19 foot floodwaters while National Guardsmen patrolled streets as East Waco faced inundation and levee breaches.
Geneva September 28 Maxim Litvinov Soviet foreign commissar told the League of Nations assembly Moscow refrained from openly backing the popular front government of Spain during the current civil war to avoid the risk of international retaliation.
The French government introduced its franc devaluation plan in the Chamber of Deputies amid a radical uprising that jeopardized the cabinet’s unity. Radicals caucused 32 to 28 against a wage scale provision linked to the devaluation, threatening cabinet withdrawal if not amended. Choist deputies pressed to refer back the measure to Alliance for revision. government won the skirmish 386 to 248, without a confidence vote.
Amid a Midwest drought a government relief push grows with spending expected to rise this winter. Federal relief rolls total about 3.5 million, including 208,000 drought victims across 24 states. The Resettlement Administration cares for 136,983 more in the area, and WPA anticipates 250,000 drought dependent workers. RUA added 33,000 to its loan and grant list in the last week.
In Minneapolis a youth fled with a dripping blood stained suitcase after leaping from a streetcar. Officers traced a trail to the riverbank where a rag of white cloth stained red was found. No further clues. Charles T. Gray, 46, of Derr Township, Was killed last night near Hillside Crossing by a Pennsylvania Railroad train.
Joe A Morris reports Landon, amid a five state tour through the farm belt, was cheered by agricultural speeches and crowds in progressive territory. He views the journey as more successful than expected, though advisers differ on two days campaigning in Wisconsin.
SHANGHAI Sept 28 Police searched for leaders of the notorious Hing Shut Hut secret society in connection with recent murders of Japanese creating Sino Japanese diplomatic tension. Authorities believe arresting the leaders may reveal the group aims to worsen relations. Japanese residents in Shanghai plan to withdraw to Shanghai or return to Japan, with 8,000 troops ready to protect them. Mrs Alfie Taylor is visiting Portland, N. on business.
Harrisburg Sept 3 complete party enrollment figures show Republican gains in 14 of 22 counties with a total registration of 911 682. Democratic gains in 18 counties helped Ward’s total reach 24 008 while Republicans total rose to 239 965 in 22 counties. Compared to 1992 presidential year, Republicans lost 29 922 and Democrats gained 82 145 as US IP enrollment stood at 970 115 and Democrats 131 883.
Harrisburg September 28 The state relief agency announces cash basis unemployment relief across counties, with a weekly drop of 3 165 in caseload ending September 19, bringing totals to 147 630 cases representing 463 281 persons. Six distributing centers will implement the new grant schedule as counties transition.
Pittsburgh Sept 28 Allegheny County Solicitor Charles Albin Jones informed Globe Indemnity Co it will be held to strict accountability for a $100,000 policy on the Skyways airliner that crashed here Sept 5 causing no deaths. He replied to a letter where the company claimed no liability due to policy violations.
Leaders of the advance gift campaign for the Salvation Army announce a drive to raise 2900 dollars. The event follows a 6 o'clock dinner this evening with D A Hillstrom urging captains to bring workers to tonight’s session for final instructions.
In Flint on a rainy downtown boulevard a gasoline station explosion killed two men and left many others injured. Rescue teams recovered two bodies as the blast unleashed widespread hospitalizations with fears of additional deaths. Emergency crews battled fires and secure the scene while city officials urged calm.
Voters who have not qualified for the November election or wish to change party affiliation or have moved may register on the two registration days at the Municipal building. Registrars will be present today 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 tonight, and Tuesday 9 to 12 and 7 to 9 in the evening.
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