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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1927

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Habeas hearing delayed for Bennett Brending in Erie

Advices from Erie report a habeas corpus hearing for James Bennett and Clarence W. Brending, arrested for the Sarnthowse fire. The hearing was postponed to Thursday morning. Other charges of being fugitives from justice may be filed. Writ issued by Judge Hutpon. Bennett's attorney Don F. Smith. Jail detention likely until priot time. Warrants from Chautauqua county awaited.

Erle Holelock James Bennett Clarence W. Brending Sarnthowse Bennett Steadmay Wwe Hut Pon Don F. Smith Ben Heke Steadman Erie County Chautauqua County New York State

Oil magnate Sinclair guilty on single contempt count

April 5 Harry Sinclair, oil magnate, found guilty of one offence for refusing to answer questions before a Senate inquiry into Meadlgators. Judge William Hills said sentencing would occur Monday, with the maximum possible punishment.

Wasimington Harry Sinclair Oil Wat Meadlgators Justce Wiliam Hils Amouments Sironir Sinclaiy Antler Yacay

Pennsylvania to Vote on $50 Million Road Bond Issue

Pennsylvania faces a future ballot on a constitutional amendment authorizing a third road bond of 60 million or more to fund land use and road construction. The Hess resolution calls for the referendum while administration measures propose gasoline tax increases to support the program. The senate passed the measures on second reading. the house earlier approved them and sent the package to the senate for action.

United Prom Harrisburg Pennsylvania Senate House Aigly Allmage

Installation of Main Street lights ordered

City council authorized immediate installation of five 2 candlepower street lights on the south side of West Main Street. Standards have been ordered and erection expected this week to improve the street lighting. The meeting approved bills, filed treasurer’s report, and granted a curb-cut permit with usual restrictions. A lone bid for a dump rack was rejected. bids will be sought again for Wye Street department.

West Main Public Safety Howard C. W. Bracken H. G. Neff North Center Street W. L Nuttall Wye Street Council Valjonenel

Snyder Murder Trial Delayed In Holy Week Postponement

In Long Island City on April 5 the trial of Ruth Brows Snyder and Henry Todd Gray for the murder of editor Albert Snyder was postponed to April 12 after a conference with opposing counsel and Justice Scudder. A separate trial may be sought for Mrs Snyder. no cameras or lunch baskets will be allowed in court.

United Prom Long Island City Ruth Brows’ Snyder Henry Todd Gray Albert Snyder Art Edicor Justice Scudder Mia Snyder Twitce Scudder

IwalkeP Held At Jamestown On Forgery Charge

Patrolman Flannigan seized Arthur Walker in Jamestown on forgery charges. Walker is accused of passing a forged check for ten dollars, suspected in Erie railroad thefts. He resided at 2 Fletcher Avenue and waived extradition, with arraignment expected tonight.

John Flannigan Jamestown Babke Arthur Walker Walker New York Erie Railroad Fletcher Avenue

Presbyterian Congregation Annual Meeting in Gymnasium

The Presbyterian congregation held its annual meeting last evening in the gymnasium with about one hundred attendees. A sumptuous repast followed and music was provided by the R. E. Palmer Prim ittmne Co. N. R. Dickson chaired the business meeting and officers were elected including Rev. A. Martin and Dr. Wood. a sympathy resolution committee was formed for Dr. Wood.

Presbyterian Church Arthur Palmer R. E. Palmer Primittmne Co N. R. Dickson Wieh TA. Martin Chigge Pg, Wood Howard MacLees Wood Allictigny Harrisburd Wardle Einliaht Society Apalnen Vannval

Atrocities in Nanking Reported By North China News

The North China Daily News cites unreported Nanking atrocities targeting foreigners in the wake of riots. Reports describe eight women assaulted, others stripped, and women searched for jewelry as anti foreign sentiment rose in Hankow Amoy and Changsha amid evacuations.

Shanghai North China Daily News Afiday Nanking Yangtze Valley Changsha Americas Amoy Hankow Vice Lontiin United States John K Davis United States State Department Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Davis North China United Press

Youthful Check Sharpers Target Local Gas Stations

Authorities seek two young check sharps who passed worthless $14 payments at three nearby gas stations, Basaline The Dipkinson, Jewel filling, and Third Ward stations. Police notified and pursuing leads, with a possible third victim at Hone fell.

Dipkinson Smith and West Wayne Streets Jewel Ward Gasolmne Jewell Station James JR. Panlkner J. R. Chutre

FLEE FROM PEKING FLEE FROM PEKING

Foreign evacuation of North China began as Nationalist armies move toward Yangzi fronts. Peking hotels crowded with Westerners boarding ships to Japan, with accommodations booked into May. American mission at Chyehow occupied by Nationalist troops. 171 Americans reportedly left the ternary district, 119 remaining. Rumors of civilian distress circulated but denied.

Randall Goup United Preas Star Peking North China Yangiae Jew Japar Chyehow Antiwei

City measures push resurfacing of North Center Street

The council considers an ordinance by Mr. Leach to resurface and repave North Center Street from the railroad crossing to Washington Street with trims on Park Place to Solombos Avenue. The plan, likely backed by a bond issue over 90000, awaits final approval at the May meeting after preliminary work and state aid discussions with Hamshuie and East Columbus avenue projects.

Citi Connie Center Street Goimbus Avenue Ght Ennsylvania Railroad Company Washington Park Place Solombos Avenue Corry Leach Hamshuie Columbus Avenue Ivalysis

Rotary Club hears speech on crippled children work in Pennsylvania

Misa Jane Marshall executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Society of Crippled Children spoke at the Rotary Club meeting about state and local efforts to aid crippled children. She urged general public support and noted that these children are wards of the state. Kenneth Williams of Douglas, Rev. W. H. Bartlett, and Dr. G. B. Besinett attended, with Besinett and his daughter Colletta departing for Northampton Massachusetts after the event.

Misa Jane Marshall Pennsylvania, Society of Crippled Children Rotary Club Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Legislature Moves to Clear Calendar

Harrisburg report that with six legislative days left both houses pushed to finish work. Appropriation bills rushed to final passage under a gentleman's agreement to avoid night sessions as 49 may vote aye with no opposition. Senate and House to meet Wednesday and Thursday then continue next week under the same plan.

Arthur N. Suverkrup United Press Statt Harrisburg Nly Sik Pennsylvania Calendias House Senate Guy James House Tomosrow

Encampment at Mt Gretna Could Be Abandoned

Hy United Press reports a Harrisburg committee heard a protest against removing the National Guard Encampment from Mt Gretna. A bill would create a commission to study site removal, with $200,000 proposed. General Price argued Mt Gretna’s 8000 acres suffice for one brigade and artillery use, while opponents urged a wider site to accommodate multiple divisions.

United Press Harrisburg Apal Milfiac Affairs Committee National Guard Mt. Gretna M{ Gretna Thisodory Geni. Price Amviston Marketland Virginia West Virginis Mary Mt. Graton Mt Gretnane Elses Freeman Lebanon Gabriel &, Moyer Prive Frank Bearyane Paseige

Payroll bandits hunt continues in Pittsburgh

United Press reports Pittsburgh April 5 that investigators still seek members of a bandit gang behind the 1925 Coverdale crime. Four Allegheny county detectives James Molloy Jus Geisler and John Burke rushed to Johnston town this afternoon pursuing leads in the robbery case.

United Pros Pittsburgh Aha Coverdale Caine Allegheny County Joh Town Fames Molloy Jus, Geisler John Burke

Violence marks Chicago mayoral election day

Chicago faced widespread violence during the mayoral vote with over 100 police squads patrolling as two voters were kidnapped and a precinct club bombed. Police, using 12 hour shifts, expected 5,000 officers on duty while turnout aimed for 900,000 to 1,000,000 as Dever, Thompson, and Roberts campaigned from their headquarters amid gunfire incidents and arrests.

United Pr Chicago Benemed Ngstera Ore Evel Wm. 5 Dever Democrat Hale Thompson Br Tohn Dill Robertsos Victoris West Side Edward Trander Clu Wintiowes Ull Trandell State Senate Sievents Arthur Albert

Five Union Miners Placed Under Arrest

Five union miners were arrested by state troopers for violating a sheriff's order banning gatherings of more than three near a coal mine. They were picketing a non union site at Ridge Hill and were held for court in Washington with $500 bond. Names listed include Glen Bier Joseph Bier George Benton Emilio Parsoli and John Richards.

United Press Washington Ridge Hill Alderntin J. P.carmichael Ape Glen Bier Jospit Bier George Benton Emilio Parsoli John Richards

Today's Five Best Radio Features Across Coast Network

A fragmented overview lists Pacific Coast Network stations including KGO KGW KOMO KFQA KHO and WJZ hooks. It notes broadcasts from San Francisco Symphony and Georges Olsen orchestra plus explorer James Solanis segments, with evening programs on WSM Nashville and broader network coverage across nearly 90 stations.

Bastar Stromberg-Carlson Georges Olsen Baltimore Bester Municipal Coneark WSM Nashville American Lepidity Pronorem

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