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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1929

Page

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Parla Liner Grounded Off Brooklyn Amid Turbulent Seas

Aboard the Parla, 415 first class passengers, the liner ran aground near Bay Ridge Brooklyn while heading to Plynduth and Havre. Four tugs could not move her. officials said no great danger, but salvage efforts continued as weather worsened.

Paris United Press New York Parla Bay Ridge Brooklyn Plynduth Havre Governor's Island Owl J. J. Ray Moran Towing Company Heron

Release for Yacht Owner After Captain Missing

In Philadelphia April 6 United States Commissioner J Howard Putt lemon released Lelanth i Ross a wealthy New York yachtsman who faced a charge of attempted smuggling and illegal rans pOFLIRE Highor. Officials said there was no evidence to support a prima facie case and no criminal action would be brought related to the captain’s disappearance aboard the Nomad during a storm.

United Press Philadelphia Schoonar Nomad Lelanthi Rona New York West Indies Host United States J. Howard Lemon Patterson Mark Thatcher Ala Galnut Ross John D. Schofeld

Record Distance for Pony Express Rider in Harrisburg

D. E. Bull of Artesia New Mexico nears the end of a 2800 mile pony express trek leaving Harrisburg for Scranton. He arrived in Harrisburg after delivering a message to President Hoover in Washington and turned north toward Acanson to set a record for distance by pony express.

Harrisburg D. EL. Bull Artesia New Mexico Teave Harrisburg Scranton Messige Hoover Washington Pennsylvania Aclanson Pony Express

Relieve Fliers Down Near Thuburn Bluff

United Press reports a montage from Western Australia resident magistrate describes four flot planes lost in a storm near Thuburn Bluff about 100 miles north of Wyndham. A government landing party and natives were dispatched to salvage the area while Drysdale Mission and Port George Port remain the main search sources.

Sydney Western Australia Nilesings Mynburn Bluth Bluff Wyndham Drysdale Mision Port George Artue

Santa Fe Limited Bomb Wrecks Smoke Car in Texas

An explosion wrecked the smoking car of the Santa Fe Limited between Pendleton and Moody Texas injuring the interior amid debris. Passengers on The Ranger report a man between Clifton and Cameron is suspected of placing the device and vanished. Former Governor James Ferguson rode the train but left at Temple.

Unitec Press Houston Texas Santa Fe Limited Pendleton Moudly Here Serpli Lorena Fieldy Dallas Schook Panserprers Clifton Cameron James Ferguson Temple

Storms Cause Heavy Damage Across Nearby Cities

Reports describe strong rainstorms and cloudburst totals along the Hile east of Corry and at Oil City suburbs. Flooding and wind damage disrupted highways, rail, telephone lines, and electric service. Sharon and Youngstown mills resumed operations after property losses and repairs.

Salimuan Corry Ohio Oil City Ang Lik Vicwity Sharon Sete Sharon Youngstown Steel Mills Mercer County

Warn Against Roller Skating On Streets

A Nori Center street businessman urges parents to curb youngsters using pavements for roller skating amid several narrow escapes. He notes a latest stunt where youths pull behind a car. Police seek cooperation to end street skating and prevent a public accident.

Nori Journal Askell Ely

Gang warfare flames anew in Chicago today

Chicago reports a fresh wave of gang clashes as three bombs injure property figures estimated at 87 000. A police action interrupted an explosion in a suitcase near a block of buildings, averting major damage. At Greensburg meanwhile a gambling house siege ends with a fatality and a stalled pursuit after an auto crash.

Chicago United Press Chicago Bee Greensburg South Halstead Wear Newton Timuse

Morrow's Daughter Returns to Milton Academy from Mexico City

Constance Morrow, youngest daughter of Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow, left Mexico City aboard the regular passenger and mail plane to return to Milton Academy after Easter furlough with the Morrow family. The trip marked a routine school resumption for the young diplomat’s daughter.

Mexico City Constance & Morrow United States Dwight W. Morrow Bronsville Texas Milton Academy Milton Muse Morrow

May Court Calendar Lists 35 Cases in Grinte County

May term of Grinte criminal court opens Monday with 35 cases. Main focus on the murder and manslaughter arraignments of Ray Sonne of Titusville and Leo Trott, both charged in fatal auto incidents near Waterford and Buffalo Road. County Detective LeRoy Search expects more indictments before term starts.

Grinte Tinal Burt Erle Corry Leo Trott Buffalo Road LeRoy Apyna

Use of Guns by Federal Day Operatives Under Hoover Policy

Washington dispatch reports President Hoover will enforce strict gun use rules by federal prohibition agents and demand warrants to protect home privacy. A 18th Amendment era tally shows 18 agents killed in 15 months, with seven prohibition agents and two inspectors retired. Civil liberties protections named after Aurora raid death.

Cecil Owen United Press Washington Hoover Federaory Aurora Treasury

California May Vote On Dry Act Referendum Looms

Californians may vote to test the Jones enforcement law under a possible referendum. Anti prohibition forces push the measure while San Francisco Assemblyman James Quigley argues for the test amid low public confidence in drys. State Attorney General A S Webb notes complexities in integrating the Jones law with the Wright act.

Ly United Press Sacramento Calif Ardant Drys Quigley A.S. Webb

Three injured in crossing crash at Greensburg crossing

A car crashed into a freight train at the Craig Tree crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad near Greensburg on April 6 injuring three people. Local authorities investigated the incident as a grade crossing collision involving a private vehicle and a freight train.

United Press Greensburg Craig Tree Crossing Pennsylvania Railroad Weue Here

Five Best Radio Entertainments Today

Radio listings announce the day’s top five programs across networks including NBC CBS and regional stations. Features include the Dumrosch Orchestra the National Forum Melodrama Under the Gaslight and Rolfe's Orchestra with times shown in BST.

Wild NBC WHAF Dumrosch WABC GBS National Forum WEAN Rolfe

Fire kills three at Kirkwood Hotel in Des Moines

A blaze at the Kirkwood hotel in Des Moines killed three people and seriously injured others as 125 to 150 guests fled. Four fifth floor occupants leaped to the first floor roof during the blaze, and twelve people were treated in hospital. Ted Watson and Mia Wattson were among the dead. Ralph Jarrup and an unidentified man also died.

United Press Des Moines Kirkwood Mia Ted Watt Rson Ralph Jarrup Ted Watson

Corry Boy Wins First Place In Music Contest

Corry High School claimed its second inter high school triumph as C. K. Murray, son of Misse Murray of West Congress street, won first place in the trumpet contest at Titusville. He was the sole Corry entry, accompanied by Miss Lucile Murray, with other winners including Edwin Morgan of Erie and George Weber of Erie in trumpet, and Queen Malcolm of Titusville winning dramatic reading. Next Friday, April 12, Corry hosts an oratory and girls glee club contest at the high school.

C. K. Murray Misse Murray West Congress Street Corry High School Xfax Harvey Titusville Boys Bary Boys' Glee Club T. S Miss Wellner Delores Sharp Titusville Queene Malcolm Erieast Elizabeth Rilts Anne McClelland Meadville Elmore Broadhurst Lizaie Pollen Maggiee Sodwin Morgan Erle Addah Murray Corry Polk George Weber Erie Emerson Stout Miss Murray Queen Malcolm Brie Alice McClelland Elizabeth Ritts O. K. Murray Edwin Morgan

Salute of 21 Guns to Greet French Cruiser

Washington April 6 The French cruiser Tourville bearing Ambassador Myron’s body will arrive in New York on April 1 and be greeted with a 21 gun salute. It will dock at the west side at 24th Street where the body will be met by the Herrick family and officials from the president and government departments. French petty officers will bring the casket ashore and place it on a bier to go to Grand Central Station, preceded by infantry bluejackets marines and a regimental procession. The family and officials will follow.

United Press Washington Prerith Tourville Myron Herrok Greene New York State Department Herrick Grand Central Station

American Town Sheltered by Rebel Bullets

A World War II era dispatch reports American residents near Waco Sonofa, Mexico under bombardment as Revolutionary forces led by General Fausto Topete launch a broad assault. Air raids, tanks, and infantry push toward federal trenches amid heavy gunfire and cross-border escape warnings.

Jacques D'Armand United Press Waco Sonofa Mexico Fausto Topete Sondra Topete

Floral Tokens By Telegraph Flower Week Buoyant Civic Sendoff

The Lt Rewe Flower Shop joins 4 500 shops in a national and international flower week event. Mayors receive downtown bouquets on opening day of the Tenth National Flower Show in Buffalo. Hospitals in many cities will receive flowers as tokens of goodwill from Florists Telegraph Delivery Association members.

Lt. Rewé Buffalo Connecion Florists! Telegraph Delivery Association Rowe W. Bracken

Macomb post office robbed of large sum at night

A new burglar proof safe at the Macomb post office was robbed of 21090 dollars during the night authorities reported. The raid used an acetylene torch to enter the safe with bombs and a forged mechanism on the inner door. A separate Cleveland incident notes the discovery of a week's old baby’s body behind a car in a garage triggering police inquiry. The car’s owner disappeared March 30 and is being sought for explanation.

Ey Vinci Cleveland Taby

Wounded U S Cavalryman in Mexican Border Clash

A member of the Tenth United States Cavalry, Private John Friezes of Troop B, was shot through the chest while with a patrol guarding a cache of bombs near the international boundary east of Naco Sonora. Physicians said he would recover after the rebel-initiated exchange with Mexican revolutionary troops.

United Press Naco Sonora Mex Tenth United States Cavalry Here John Friezes Neero Friezea

Impeachment charges filed against Huey P. Long

United Press reports a resolution introducing a new impeachment charge against Governor Huey P. Long for allegedly intimidating newspaper editor Charles W. Manship. The House of Representatives debated and moved to consider the impeachment amid ongoing proceedings on former charges. A separate item notes the death of 71 year old student flyer Sterling Wells in a Parklayport crash during a solo flight.

Baton Rouge Huey P. Long Charles W. Manship State House of Representatives House East ST. Louis Sterling Wella Elizabethton Parkallyport

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