04 Apr 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1927
Page
1
Governor and Mellon reach accord on the mandatory ballot box bill amending opening provisions. State Chairman and Governor confer in the executive offices outlining penalties for election board violations and intent to detect crime, not to adjudicate contests.
Dispatch from Mos Rega Keleher in Fort Worth reports Mrs Frank Rosenzweitz of Cleveland robbed in Los Angeles of gems valued at 10 000 while en route to a hotel. Two bandits stopped a carriage outside the Worthington Hotel and escaped with three diamonds and a diamond stickpin worth about 10 000 alerting police.
A fragmented schedule lists radio features across stations like WJZ WABG and WEAF. Entries mention opera programs and symphonies with varied times, hinting at a broad lineup for Eastern Central and other regions.
An early afternoon fog grounded a large four passenger plane piloted by Wede Stinson west of the city. The craft landed safely in a buckwheat field on Byron Crowell’s farm near Lovell’s Station, with Stinson noting a possible delay before resuming his Detroit bound trip.
The U S government issues instructions to Minister MacMurray in Peking shaping joint American British Japanese demands. The plan allows indemnity for Nanking outrages and guarantees for foreign property protection but with no new American or allied ultimatum. Officials expect a coordinated approach with Chang Kai Shek’s government despite internal Nationalist tensions.
Rotarians at the Presbyterian church Massing services honored Rev J A Martin for his years of service as Corry pastor. The Rotary Club presented a tribute and appreciation framed by his active involvement. J H Ring left for Harrisburg to attend the legislature session today.
United Press reports a major Cantonese drive toward Peking with Nationalists claiming capture of Pengnu and northern troops moving toward the coastal Shantung region. Dispatches note southern forces advancing on three fronts from Chiengking, Pukow, and Nanking as northern troops divert toward Shantung and Shansi.
Erie Diocese bishop Ward of Emmanuel Episcopal Church led morning services at Emmanuel Church Sunday with a sermon on Having Loved His Own, We Loved Them. Six children were baptized and a class of ten presented by Rector Sh A Past was confirmed. Bishop Ward also conducted services at Union City and Waterford.
U S and Japanese forces clash in Chinkiang and Shanghai as mobs strike Japanese concessions. Five civilians and five sailors missing after riots. Chinese forces push north toward Peking as Cantonese troops move across the Yongtee river.
United Press reports April 4 that operations will begin July 1 as National Air Transport of Chicago takes charge of the eastern transcontinental mail path between New York and Chicago. The contract faces protracted protests from North American Airways and others over routes and stock options, with several injured in a crash near Wilmington.
Miss Elizabeth Martin, who spent Sprig vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs J Hy Martin of Frederick Street, left this morning to resume her classes at Sage College in Troy New York.
United States authorities press antitrust charges against 45 oil refining firms including Standard Oil Companies of Indiana. The filing, announced by Attorney General Sargent, alleges efforts to monopoly interstate and foreign trade, price fixing, and restrictions on gasoline production.
Chicago faces a pivotal mayoral vote as three candidates vie for power. Thompson, Dever, and Robertson campaign amid heavy police presence, dense campaigning, and church calls for a clean Chicago. A grand jury probes Thompson ally Crowe and attorney general Carlstrom over alleged irregularities.
Indianapolis reports a stalemate as mine operators refuse to concede to the United Mine Workers demand for the old $7.50 daily wage. Talks in key districts fail to yield an agreement, with temporary reopenings discussed but not achieved in central regions of western Pennsylvania and beyond.
The suit involves Rama Sapiro and Henry Ford. Attorneys say a court examination will decide Ford's physical condition during the case. Ford is convalescing at his Dearborn home after an automobile accident a week ago.
New York April 4 Police investigating the death by self harm of John If Brown, once believed a night watchman, uncovered evidence he was a retired British army colonel and author. Tests confirm Brown’s education and military record, linking him to notable figures and letters.
A Bucharest dispatch to a Vienna paper claims King Ferdinand of Roumania is near death from lung cancer and in serious condition. Officials deny details, while censorship tightens along the frontier and tourists face travel bans. Germany eyes the Bennett balloon race as a separate note.
Pennsylvania authorities detain James G. Bennett and Clarence Steadman after tracking snowmobile and boot prints from a house fire at Roumansky Farm to a West Columbus Avenue residence. Officers say the two men, seen in caps and overcoats, may have set the blaze at Merte's Corners and fled toward Corry.
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