10 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1928
Page
1
The readable text mentions a housing project with eighty four rooms and four El Belate homes. It references annual work, a clock, cash, and an aunt, but the fragment is incomplete and unclear on specifics or location.
Fragmentary OCR shows a municipal bid and engineering references with scattered names and dates. Mentions City of and readiness on construction related to 1928 building work and payment demands but details are obscured.
In Washington on April 10 United Press reports Harry V. Sinclair’s defense opening arguments claim Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall granted the Teapot Dome oil lease in 1922 on Navy Department suggestion. Sinclair’s attorney Daniel Thew Wright says Navy Board member Admiral Robison urged stockpiling battleship fuel and a pipeline from Wyoming to the east, framing the government case as a menace from the east.
Col Clarence Chamberlin famed trans Atlantic aviator arrives Erie today and is due in Warren tomorrow morning at about 11 30. Local officials expect a pass over the city between 11 and 11 30 with a series of aerobatics prior to landing.
A couple Kayhan year 19 and Miriam 23 killed themselves by turning on gas in their kitchen stove in Lanarthra. They left a note ordering their funeral in rough boxes without flowers or money for debts. The husband directed furniture return to the credit house. William Murray returned to Cornell University after Easter visit with his mother.
A Chicago mother and her three children perished when a small cottage burned early today. The husband and three other occupants were rescued with burns likely to prove fatal. several others were treated for injuries.
In Washington on April 10 the major league season began with President Coolidge delivering the first pitch. The Senators faced the Red Sox as cold, drizzling weather kept many seats empty and showers were forecast to continue. The game was expected to continue after interruptions.
The Muskingum College Men's Glee Club directed by Professor Hamilton will perform at Corry High School auditorium on April 18 at 8 pm. The program includes soloists clarinet quartet and readings with Carmichael drawings. tickets are 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults and students.
Corry will be made a terminal for the express train under a Pennsylvania Railroad plan beginning April 29. Westbound and eastbound trains will stop for connections, picking up and delivering cars at Corry. The shift aims to improve shipping center links but faces opposition from local train crews.
Latherne Ludwig 22 and Frederick B Nile 22 died from carbon monoxide poisoning at 2855 Negley Avenue Pittsburgh. Neighbors Washington? Mrs Lytney died later in hospital from injuries. Coroner officials say CO poisoning caused Nile's death with certainty.
Flood waters released by a dam break between Dalton A and Gilman Vermont spread down the Connecticut river valley threatening farms and homes. A 40 foot wave swept the valley as waters rose toward Ryegate and Limburg with service disruption and delayed wire communications.
United Press reports from Mexico City on April 19 that the second Holy Week of the religious conflict shows no clear settlement prospects. Rebels and federal soldiers drill for battle. executions occur in San Luis Potosi. smugglers and priests face varied fates as authorities crack down amid tensions between rebels and Catholic factions.
Local review of Wolan s Bane fit Association plans a May 7 banquet at 7 PM at Corry Hotel to honor Miss Bina M West touring Pennsylvania by auto. Erie serves as first stop at noon game day with Bay members urged to join. reservations through Mrs Hardy Adams or Mrs Mary Patterson.
Report from Paris papers says Deudonis Gost and Joseph Lebris arrived in Prene hencos China after a Tokyo flight. They reportedly lost contact after being forced to send a message to the border in refiles.
Mukden advices report five hundred Chinese miners killed when a dam at the Piehun collieries in Manchuria failed. The miners were trapped in a mine gallery by water flooding in after the dam broke today.
Corry Branch No 5 Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association hosted its 87th Easter Monday ball at St. Edward's hall. Over 300 guests enjoyed a gala dinner, a fine concert, and dancing to Larson's orchestra in the Armory. Local dignitaries and committee members praised the event as one of the most enjoyable in years.
Carl Finch resumes baseball debut service from his billiard parlors on North Centar street and provides inning by inning details via the Western Union Telegraph Company. Fans are invited to obtain results there as the major league season opens with eight teams in action. In Washington, seven Ohio girls aged 17 and three others sustain injuries at Emergency Hospital.
Rotary members heard Harry Spicer recount Boy Scout work at the Presbyterian Church troop. Guest speaker and club members discussed scouting programs while the club urged a committee to press county officials on Spartansburg road funding and project priority.
Dallas witness Ludlow testifies he saw men burned at the stake by Ku Klux Klan members. He names Hiram Evans the Imperial Wizard directing flogging and feathering. Defense lawyer Barrickman calls Ludlow as surprise witness in Pennsylvania case.
Reading, Pa. April 10. Five forest fires broke out almost simultaneously along Never Sink Mountain near Reading driven by wind. The second blaze swept through about 600 acres, the damage expected to exceed the earlier fire. In Washington, Heflin presents a 1500 word letter in the Congressional Record attacking Gov. Smith and the Knights of Columbus, in response to a Montgomery mayor’s challenge.
Amid chaotic polling day violence in Chicago the attack on Raleigh H. Taylor a Deneen precinct captain and clashes outside theatres and polling places were reported. Police guard calls surged as Stowe Thompson followers faced accusations of ballot box stuffing and voter intimidation.
The Union City WR and GAR held an Appomattox Day program with guests from Incal corps and Fest. The event featured vocal and violin selections, readings including Boys of 47, an address on Patriotism in war by Rev. Hanger, and a noon dinner in GAR rooms.
Arlington program listings include a Latin American Concert under Pan American Union auspices at 8 15 with connections to Commander Richard Byrd. WEAF and WZ networks air various features through the evening. The Continentals present a sketch from Newark at 5 PM on WOR.
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