In early Nov., 1931, the Japanese government said they would recognize the obligations of the Kellogg-Briand Pact, saying the Japanese would rethink their original five-point plan for the solution of problems with China in Manchuria.
Japan replied that its occupation of Manchuria was solely a measure of self-defense and in no respect should be treated as an act of war in violation of the terms of the Kellogg-Briand pact.
As proof of their readiness to negotiate, Japan cited Japanese communications to the League of Nations in which the government reviewed at length the situation in Manchuria and expressed a desire for direct negotiations with China as soon as security of Japanese nationals was guaranteed by Chinese authorities.
At the El Patio Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday, James Dunn and Sally Eilers were appearing in “Bad Girl,” then on Thursday and Friday, Lew Ayres starred in “Up for Murder.” On Saturday, “Chances,” starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was showing at the El Patio, while next door at the Wilson Theatre, you could watch “Near the rainbow’s End” with Bob Steele.
In developing news in Spain, Manuel Azana, Minister of War in the cabinet of former president Alcala Zamora, was designated provincial president. Azana reported the formation of a new government in Madrid following the resignation of Zamora who stepped out of office due to the order expelling Jesuits and the confiscation of their property.
A $70 million subway to be completed by Christmas time, 1931, stretched 12 miles under the New York City. Signal lights and safety equipment were being installed, a process that took a year and a half to complete. Fifty-five miles of new subway were still under construction. The cost of riding the subway lines will be five cents during the first three years of operation.
The steel industry was to lead the country out of depression, according to local steel magnate Charles Schwab. Schwab, whose home in Loretto is now part of the grounds for St. Francis University, claimed American businessmen had learned the lesson that the cost of government was too high.
Schwab, president of the American Iron and Steel Institute and chairman of the board of directors of Bethlehem Steel Corporation, asserted that “Industry has gotten its second wind,” and that “economy and efficiency,” would lead business out of the depression.
Schwab listed the necessary steps (1) a better financial structure which was then underway, (2) liquidation of extravagances in business, which in most places had already taken place to an abnormal extent, (3) a reduction in the cost of government, which was borne by the people and business, (4) a vigorous enterprise attitude on the part of industry.
Schwab said one lesson the depression had taught American business was that it could no longer ignore the economy of other countries. He termed the indifference to government costs as one of the worst features of American life. “We find in government colossal wastes which are a dead weight on business and the public,” said Schwab.
He also expressed the regret of the steel industry for the necessity of recent wage-cutting, saying “We held on to the old wage rates as long as we could, but with the liquidation of prices and values in all directions, it was necessary to yield to economic law.”
A new serial appeared based in the Tyrone Herald on “The Cisco Kid,” O Henry’s romantic bad man, from Fox Pictures starring Warner Baxter and Edmund Lowe.
On Nov. 9, 1931, Tyrone improved their record to 6-0-1 by blasting Philipsburg 46-0. Despite the win, the Orangemen dropped out of the top spot in the Western Conference. Jersey Shore claimed that position with a 6-2 victory over Lock Haven.
After forcing a punt by Philipsburg on the first series of the day from scrimmage, Tyrone marched immediately for a score. Edward “Bubbles” Robinson and quarterback Larue “Stew” Burget took turns running the ball for four first downs before Robinson scored the touchdown. Tyrone forced another kick and moved in for their second score. Jim Hildebrand, Burget and Robinson alternated taking the ball down the field until Burget scampered 30 yards for the Eagles’ second opening quarter TD.
On the final play of the first quarter, Robinson snuck through left tackle and raced 25 yards to put the ball on the Mounties 19. Robinson carried twice for eight yards and Hidebrand went around end for seven more, before Alex Haag scored on a plunge through the line.
Still in the second quarter, Tyrone found the endzone again. Haag scooted for 12 yards sandwiched between a pair of carries for Burget for nine and six-yard pickups. Robinson split the middle on a swan dive into the endzone for six points.
Philipsburg attempted a quick kick, that was blocked and rolled out of the endzone for a two-point safety for Tyrone and a 26-0 lead. Haag returned the free kick 10 yards to P-40. Robinson picked up 17 yards on three totes and Boyd Hutchinson scored the TD on the final of two straight calls. Burget passed to Bill Glenn for the PAT and a 33-0 lead at haftime.
Tyrone scored once more in each of the final two periods. First Tyrone’s Paul “Sally” Aurand picked off a Philipsburg pass and Hildebrand scored the TD following a pass completion from Burget to Hildebrand for a 29-yard gain.
The final score came in the fourth quarter, after Burget heaved a pass good for 35 yards to Alex Haag. With snow flakes and a heavy breeze hampering activity, Karl “Baldy” Getz, who had scampered 35 yards in the third quarter around right end to no avail, covered the final five yards of the drive for the TD. Getz also booted one extra point to round out the scoring.
