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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1929
Page
3
In Geneva delegates reject the Russian Soviet disarmament plan as too drastic. They argue disarmament must be gradual, paced by human nature and the slow-moving armament industry. Statecraft cannot match the pace of peace, likening it to Tennyson's line of broadening slowly from precedent to precedent.
Several hundred workers are removed from the payrolls of 11 ships seized by the Shipping Board and handed to United States Lines Inc. The change reduces costs to match private payrolls and aid profitability while some positions in passenger service will be filled without expanding total staff. The piece contrasts public and private enterprise on efficiency, wages, and management. Also noted are temperance reform efforts in England led by Lloyd George to cut liquor spending, and a British women’s campaign against liquor. Lake Michigan and Great Lakes levels are rising, affecting Chicago drainage and navigation, with proposals for riverhead dams or weirs to stabilize levels and protect shorelines.
A National City Bank of New York bulletin states the latest crisis in the money market is past but warns that credit expansion was fueled by speculative loans. It urges Americans from millionaires to day laborers to reduce borrowing, restore cash basis habits, and maintain prudent loan margins to avoid overextending themselves.
The Arts and Crafts Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Mason's home with nine members present. Spring quotations were read and several interesting articles were discussed. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs Elizabeth Edamunds of Liberty Street.
A man named Charles Gleason of Binghamton fell from a southbound train near the firick Yard at 2 am, between Corry and this city. He was found by a youth while enroute today, as recorded in the Journal Files dated April 20, 1909.
A jumble of language queries and notices from a game booklet reports misused words spelling errors and pronunciation prompts. It lists questions on correct grammar, vocabulary and punctuation with names and places such as Rochester and Boston appearing among scattered lines and references to yesterday’s exercises.
A puzzle your reader would see in a 19th century page asks how many apples a woman bought at 20 cents per dozen. The problem notes that if she had received more, she would have lost 16 cents on 4 dozen. The section also claims yesterday's answer as 540 and offers a quick multiplication explainer.
John Finnegan 56 or 50, found dead in a ditch near Dutch Hill road after authorities probe suspected foul play. Initial notes suggest alcohol intoxication and possible threats to his life. a bottle found in his pocket and no signs of violence. Detective Beatty led the inquiry with coroner Dr. Osenider.
Figures released in Harrisburg show Erie county had 11 153 licensed dogs in 1928 and 290 prosecutions of owners for failing to license their canines. The data highlight enforcement of dog licensing across the county.
Questions and answers review yesterday’s prompts cover a range of topics. It lists who began as oldest president, crescent moon emblem’s country, definition of a quadruped, origin of blood money, and Roosevelt Dam location, with several answer notes and stray names.
Erie Railroad seeks bids to paint the Kinzua viaduct spanning Kane in McKean County. Meadville contractor likely low bidder though contract not finalized. Paint will cover thousands of feet of ironwork with sand blasting and two coats of red lead and finish. The job, using spray guns, carries high danger for workers and costs well over 11 thousand dollars. The bridge, 2000 feet long and 802 feet high, remains a famed site attracting sightseers and part of the Roosevelt highway route.
Lae MUSK Department of the Woman's Club announces a special event at Hotel Corry on April 29. The program features Corry and visiting talent under Mrs Eyam Hawking in the hotel dining room.
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