16 Apr 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1923
Page
1
A fragment mentions a person named Letera aged four in an unclear context with unspecified mental health or developmental note. The text provides minimal readable details, lacking dates places or organizations for fuller summary.
The report outlines Governor Pinchot endorsing state tax increases to boost school revenues while launching a crackdown on spurious veterans organizations. Also noted is a harrowing fall near Niagara Gorge involving a 10 year old Buffalo boy and a separate car accident tragedy in the boy’s family.
By United Press. A car fleeing a hail storm struck a trolley crowd, killing John Ganon 32 and Mildred Molt 18, injuring Donald Reed and Mrs Job Gagsin. Driver Fred Miller was arrested for murder after reportedly driving drunk in the Sunday crash scene.
In Clarksburg Harrison county court Patty Corbs of Baltimore faced trial for complicity in the Naples slaying as part of a West Virginia crime syndicate case. Three conspirators were doomed to hang as the proceedings began.
London April notes laboring over a budget that could topple the government as Bonar Law’s cabinet faces resignation rumors. Parliament awaits the budget with breathless expectation as tax cuts, income levy relief, beer price reductions, and other fiscal shifts are anticipated amid a tense political climate.
Benedict and Robinson apply to the Public Service Commission for a certificate to operate four public buses on Findley Lake route 10. They recently purchased the branch line between Corry and Windsey and plan service in the city once the commission approves the license. A hearing on the application has occurred with a decision expected soon. vehicles are prepared for operation in the city.
A Sacramento report states nine Japanese children aged five to 14 died in a fire that destroyed a school used as a dormitory. Seventy four pupils were present. one body recovered. A teacher named Kanuda acted heroically helping others escape before the tragedy.
Anah Dindone, 16, killed Tonk Taranto, 40, claiming long betrayal by him and saying she felt elation at his death. Police say she admitted firing when he returned to the Diorone family home after three years away. The incident occurred yesterday as Taranto was shot beside her hiding revolver. Mrs. Mittnie Wales Spear returned to Shantauqua after a city visit. Her son Arthur Spear was seriously ill but improving.
President Harding will tailor Western trip speeches to domestic issues. He aims to avoid international matters, relying on a survey of popular thought to guide topics like the railroad, taxation, prohibition enforcement, farming needs, and prosperity plans. John T Adams, GOP chair, discussed the approach.
Eleven Moscow Central Housing Department employees were sentenced to death for a massive bribe plot in housing and later in stores and food shipments. The eleven were among sixty on trial for accepting funds in exchange for dwellings and supplies.
Invitations issued by the Municipal Club entertainment committee announce a Wednesday evening dancing party and social event. Music by Ratin's fourpiece orchestra will provide dancing tunes from 9 to 12 with a bullet incheon server by Mrs Blakestoe and other features expected to enhance club members and friends' enjoyment.
A man named Nagler from Hedford was released after settling with victims of his fraudulent scheme. The case, linked to a clothing firm on Malin Street, involved payments and coercive actions that prompted police involvement. Victims reported losses as high as $1,000 and relatives provided support during the settlement period.
Harrisburg April 16 Governor Pinchot issued a statement defending new state taxes as fair to raise revenue for education after House debates questioned administration policy. He argued the state must educate and support districts, and proposed spreading repayment of a $29 million deficit over four years rather than two.
A string of weekend traffic crashes across multiple states left 37 dead and numerous injuries. Reports list victims near Detroit Toledo St Louis and Zanesville with details scarce as investigators sort cause and location. Local press notes deadly events across Maine Massachusetts Michigan and West Virginia as public safety officials urge caution on roadways.
Philadelphia report states banker Gibson Hock, a clubman, was sentenced to six to ten years in the Eastor penitentiary after pleading guilty to an alleged scheme involving his sons and a motor boat on March 2. Court records describe the transaction as a reckless violation of trust.
Washington reports spring weather may come late this week as the Weather Bureau warns of continuing winter temperatures for all states east of the Mississippi. New England expected to see more snow with only a slim chance of spring warmth returning soon.
Ballots are being mailed today from the Municipal building for the annual election of new directors. Ballots must be received by April 21 and final ballots returned May 11, with directors to serve the coming year. Named directors include Ashton, Babbitt, Hextles, Bencker, Campbell, Arbitrons, Brow, Warren De Romy, Laurie, Olds, Beer, and Wall.
New York report says Van Al Styne was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Miran Maclaren, a vaudeville performer in the Piva Muxioul Macha sis troupe. He allegedly hung himself with a belt in his cell using an iron work line above him.
New proprietor Wettini of Cuba assumes Pullman confectionery and ice cream parlors at Main and Center in the Cough block. Opening announced to include a full line of confectionery cigars and ice cream with a restaurant service expected later.
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