Murder Probe Opens in Baby's Death at 138 H 19th St
Authorities admitted progress is slow in solving the death of 10 month old Marjorie Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anasell Smith. A coroner's jury ruled the child was murdered after being put to bed. Arms broken and head injury caused death. Detectives seek clues as the double inquiry resumes. Suspects unknown. parents offered no light. Captain Christoph calls it one of the strangest cases.
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George Christoph
Christoph
Corry First in State to Get Pickford Film
The Rex Theatre in Corry announces the town is first in Pennsylvania to show Mary Pickford's Secrets. Pickford spent years and money on a story and direction to keep her as leading actress. After New York, the film became a season hit and big advertising follows in major cities. Corry's early showing precedes Cleveland, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh as part of a wide publicity push.
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Rex Theate
Corry
Pennsylvania
Mary Pickford
United States
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Rex Theatre
Cleveland
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
MELLO GLO Face Powder Promises Youthful Glow
New MELLO GLO face powder offers a healthy glow with smooth spread, long wear, and wrinkle hiding. It claims to reduce shine and pore visibility, using a new French process for purity and fragrance. Available at Keister's Drug Store for 1.00 tax free.
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Keister
Aidy
Scrip Issue In Circulation By April 26 Brings Debt Relief
Brief details two datelines, BRIE and Owensville. 150,000 scrip issue to be circulated April 26 at the courthouse. Joseph G. Ackerman, Rochester, says the non interest bearing county notes will aid debt retirement and boost local business. Ackerman urges public acceptance at true value and calls scrip a credit booster. Fire alarm interrupts Rev Thomas’s Hell sermon as a church residence catches fire nearby.
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Brie
Court House
Joseph GC. Ackerman
Rochester
Ackerman
Owensville
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Rebuild Planned After Lynch Hall Fire at St Bonaventure
Bonaventure College officials expect immediate rebuilding of Lynch Hall after a Tuesday fire left only walls standing. Rev. Thomas Plassman says walls need not be replaced and a new science hall may rise this summer. Loss placed at 50 000 to 60 000 dollars, fire attributed to lightning striking the clock tower. Meanwhile Thomas F. Dempsey, longtime Corry businessman, died in Buffalo at 10 16 p m after a stroke. Funeral plans pending as his body returns to Corry with family.
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Thomas Plassman
Father Plassman
Thomas F. Dempsey
Buffalo
Dempsey
Corry
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Breckenridge Street
W. H. Blair
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Darby Dempsey
Pittsburgh
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Memorial Day Observance Sees Firemen Join VFW
The Stanford Hose Company will skip its standard memorial service and instead participate with the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Corry's Memorial Day events. Firefighters have decorated graves of members in past years, but this year will visit cemeteries as part of the observance.
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Stanford Hose Company
Corry
New Convention Bill Approved in Pennsylvania
Harrisburg April 20 The new McClure convention bill would appoint 15 delegates at large to determine Pennsylvania action on prohibition repeal The bill approved by both Houses moves to Governor Pinchot after Senate concurred in minor House amendments and awaits His desk
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Harrisburg
McClure
Pennsylvania
Guyiznor Pinchot
John J. McClure
Délaware
Senate
House
Pinchot
Erie Store Owner Foils Robbery Loot Remains Lost Receipts
Richard B. Gregory, proprietor of Herrick and Hanshett grocery at 262 W 8th Street, held up by three bandits at about 2:45 p m. He had moved the till’s urgency to a hiding place just before the hold up, saving most of the day’s receipts. The robbers took the rest, about 1054 in orange, and fled as lights from a neighboring confectionery and filling station illuminated the scene.
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Richard B. Gregory
Herrick and Hanshett Grocery
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