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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1928
Page
1
A torn line from a local blotter mentions ill timing and cows on a farm. The legible fragments reference cows and ranch operations but lack clear names or dates. The brief item hints at disruption affecting dairy or cattle routines.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions aid, certi, city, munices, valve, and dates but readable facts are limited. No clear event, person, organization, place, or outcome can be determined from the garbled text.
Local rail worker Mike LaMachio was seriously injured when he fell from a moving speeder north of Gly, near Corry. The 60 year old, employed by Frank Clay, is hospitalized with severe contusions, possible hip injury, and severe lacerations. Conditions uncertain pending X rays.
Orrle Cop of 211 Marion Street escaped serious injury this afternoon when his Word coupe was struck by freight cars at the Washington street crossing. He swerved to avoid the switch engine, saving himself as the car was dragged onto a freight car. Windows were smashed and the top damaged, but Cop and Goole escaped with minor injuries amid a severe shock.
Frank Litz of South Center street, a shoe repairer, has acquired the North Center street block formerly occupied by Parker and Costello millinery. The seller was Oluf Vellejus. The Parker and Costello store is closing and liquidating stock. Negotiations for further rental plans continue with no announcement yet. A future disclosure on Litz’s intended use is anticipated.
City street work continued through recent rains as crews dragged dirt roads to a finish. Weather favored dry conditions, allowing the department to complete paving and place wireless markers in fine condition. An unrelated note highlights D. Edmonds displaying White Leghorn eggs—measuring 8 3/4 by 4 inches in circumference.
Washington April 7 The Justice Department expects to issue a report on its investigation of leases at Salt Creek Wyoming and adjacent fields near the Teapot Dome naval oil reserve. The Interior Department has handed investigators all data collected in the cases.
Mead and Brown begin a large gasoline wing on West Smith Street, with Charles Hubert holding the contract for the roof work. Construction is rapidly advancing as the station, the largest in the area, nears completion and the owners expect to open by mid May.
Next week forecasters expect a period of showers midweek with a colder start and moderate temperatures later. Forecast notes possible rain on Thursday or Friday and a gradual warm up as the week progresses.
Notables from politics and business attend Chauncey Depew’s funeral at St. Thomas Episcopal Church New York. Mourners outside the church stand in silence as the simple rites proceed. The late New York Central chairman is laid to rest with honorary pallbearers and bishops leading the service. The crowd on Fifth Avenue is kept moving by police while a smaller gathering forms opposite the church.
Omahan towns dig out from more than a foot of snow after one of the worst April blizzards on record. Communications lines were restored after nearly 24 hours of isolation as trains resumed normal schedules. The storm disrupted hundreds of poles and left farmers hoping for a spring wheat crop, with extensive damage across Nebraska and western Iowa.
United Press reports from London that Henry Ford, visiting England, predicted Herbert Hoover would win the U S presidency. Ford, arriving at the Carlton Hotel, said he knew nothing of the election results but offered a cautious prediction and discussed removing Stevenson rubber restrictions. He plans to tour Stratford upon Avon Manchester and possibly Scotland Wales and Ireland.
Five miles west of Bisco, Texas, a farmhouse fire killed eight people including H.H. Jatkeon, his wife, and their six children. Authorities brand the blaze incendiary and an inquest was ordered to determine the cause and whether arson played a role.
State Senator Miles B. Kitts of Erie will deliver the Memorial Day address in this city, announced by the Lieut. A. W. Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The observance seeks a more community wide procession with a band and a parade. Plans for the program will be discussed at a VFW meeting next Friday evening.
The Pittsburg, Lisbon & Western railroad asks ICC to approve a 14 mile line linking Youngstown with the Ohio River to speed coal and iron ore movements, lower shipment costs, and aid Youngstown’s industrial district. It expects 2,000,000 tons in year one rising to 8,000,000 in five years. Erie opposes only, while New York Central and Pennsylvania oppose.
April 7 report from Kent says Mrs Josephine Madison, 41, was found beaten to death with an axe at her home. Her husband, William Madison, 50, a railroad repairman, was arrested after police believe he killed his wife in a long estrangement. Officers stated details were not yet released as investigation continued.
Western Pennsylvania faces a stormy Easter as Meteorologist W. S. Bratzman predicts showers and possible snow. A cold front from the west will push in with northwest winds, lowering temperatures and threatening Easter finery.
Youth shot to death in running gun fight with city and county officers at Mount Vernon Ohio. Father worked at pump station here.
Mount Vernon Ohio reports Ward Johnson a Pittsfield Pa resident age 18 killed in a running gun battle with city and county officers and Pennsylvania railroad detectives. Ralph Rickerson wounded. third robber fled. Authorities traced Johnson from Pittsfield and planned further inquiries. News notes Pennsylvania judges and district attorneys press for drastic criminal code changes, Baumes system discussed as possible remedy.
Officers announce a special dinner meeting for Wednesday evening April 11 at Parish Hall, 6 30 o'clock. The business meeting follows the dinner. Secretary Griswold notes a planned program modeled after Oil City club with LH Kistler presenting. A delegate will be elected for the State Federation meeting at Pottsville in May. All members urged to attend.
Radio listings show WIZ scheduling Cantata Seven Last Words with soloists and orchestra tonight at 1 PM. WZ lists Walter Damroach and Orchestra at 1 PM. WIZ presents operetta Sarli at 1 PM. WEA airs National Easter Service at 11 PM with Dr Cadman Parken giving the address. WBZ Springfield also features the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a program.
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