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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1929

Page

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Graf Zeppelin crash near Azores area injures Corry man

M J Spencer badly hurt in a two car crash west of Corry on the Roosevelt highway near the State Hatchery. The other driver, George Grant of Detroit, faces reckless driving charges and a hearing set for August 15. Spencer remained in Corry Hospital with severe head wounds and a broken right arm.

Azores Mutlle J. Spencer Spencer's Place Gil Washington Atrest Iles Corry Hospital Roosevelt Pian Hatchéry Jacob Goldstein Tuuaville Charles Ricker Corry Georget Grant Amazon Avenue Detroit Mich G. H. Gordon Fle Spencery Byoplon iGuapp Grant Spencer B. L. Loftus Alder Gordon Pennsylvania Ligeat Ford Knapp Eveniing Andei Spancer

Spartansburg road paving bids soon expected

State Senator Miles Kitts said District Engineer Frame assured readiness for bid advertisement within two weeks for upgrading the Sparta road from the city to Granford County. Citizens led by Corry Jans of Concord township welcomed the news amid prior delays and survey work.

Granford County Spartansburg L. Alexander Miles 5. Kitts Kit Prams State Highway Department Sparta Frame Corry Jans Concord Township Hioesters

Seattle Youth Wins Edison Scholarship

Seattle youth Huston wins the Edison scholarship at age 16 for study in chemical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The contest winner from Seattle led 49 peers in answering a wide questionnaire and earns four years of tuition for four other students alongside him. Additional four finalists receive four years of technical college tuition. Huston is the son of an Episcopal bishop and may join Thomas Edison’s laboratory if scholastic results satisfy.

United West Orangh N. J Witbur & Huston Seattle Wastin Edison Thomia A. Edison Huston Tidison Technion Tesic Deaser Wizhird Uewellyn Park Charles H. Brunissen West Radding Conn Ivan A. Getting Pittsburgh James Seth Santa Fy Nui Ails Hustons Massachusetts Inut Hus of Technology Edison Laboratory

Capital Air Line Planned for Pittsburgh to Washington

United Press reports a proposed Pittsburgh Washington air line with rail connections for Youngstown Cleveland and Detroit passengers. Col Harry G Fry Jr of Aria Rapid Transit Inc announced the new company and plans after test flights between Pittsburgh and Washington guided by Capt Jack Morris and Jack Thompson. The tests demonstrated feasibility though a Ford automobile collision caused a near-ditch incident and a car crash near a road crossing.

United Press Pittsburgh Jack Morris Jack Thompson Wastengton

Corry Woman Speaker Tops Chautauqua Program

Mrs. B C Barnes, former Board of Education member and club figure in Corry, spoke at the Colonnade this morning. Her topic was Program Building during the Chautauqua Institution event.

Corry B.C. Barnes Board of Education

Snook Hears Witness On Start Of Theora Death Struggle

In Columbus Ohio Dr James Howard Snook listened as Clarence Murray described an alleged eye witness account of the beginning of Theora Tix death struggle. The witness recounted a June 18 evening near the New York Central rifle range with a man and woman near a car and the man embracing the woman then letting go as the woman stood by the car. The defense objected to the license plate be shown. the court overruled.

Morris DE Haven Tracy United Press Columbus Ohio James Howard Snook Clarence Murray Theora Snook Ohio State University New York Central Myrom Gessman Gessman

St Louis Robin Enroute to Chicago With Crew

St Louis Robin departs Lambert-St Louis field at 9 05 am carrying Redackeon and Obie O Brine to Chicago for a refueling exhibition. O Brine handles the controls after winning a coin toss.

ST. Louis Chicago United Press Lambert-Straus Red” Dackeon Obie O'Brine Havig

Radio Listings Highlight Evening Entreats Across Networks

Today's prime radio lineup features WEAF NBC at 7 00 PM HDT with sketches Rapid Transit on WEAF NBC. At 8 00 PM DT Cities Service Orchestra airs on WJZ NBC followed by Philes Theater Hour on WOR CBS at 9 00 EDT. The night concludes with Trile stores and Ubi Opera acts airing on WOR GES at 10 00 MBT.

Weap Nbg WEAF NBC Cities Service Orchestra WJZ CBS GES

Still Hope for Anglo Soviet Trade Accord

British experts close to the labor government believe the deadlock in Anglo Soviet talks over resuming diplomatic relations can be overcome before Parliament reconvenes. The initial failure to exchange ambassadors is not seen as final, and officials expect progress once Britain’s parliamentary stance is clear. J M Kenworthy MP noted prospects for future resumption despite the setback.

Henry T. Russell United Press London Isbor Soviet Union Britain J. M. Kenworthy M. P Dor Moscow Great Britain

Scouts Review Before Prince and Dawes in Ireland

Fifty thousand Boy Scouts led by 1,400 Americans marched before the Prince of Wales and U S Ambassador Dawes at the 21st anniversary celebration of the Scouts in Armagh. The American contingent carried a silk US flag as Dawes joined the prince on the reviewing stand amid banners and cheers.

Prince of Wales United States Dawes Arrow Park Eng Charles G. Dawes Inibaree Scotts Vayal Sir Robert Baden-Powell Prince Earl of Meath Toni Marsal Lysutey

Reserve Officers Die in Crash Near Osborn

Two reserve officers, Captain Henry Moore of New York and Captain R. M. Owens of Hartford and Stamford, Conn, were killed in a crash when their automobile was struck by a car near Osborn, Ohio. The pair had arrived July 28 to attend wave plans division facilities of the el corps and were returning from the event when the accident occurred in Dayton on August 2.

Henry Moore New York Osborn Westhers R. M. Wi Owens Hartford Stamford Conn el Corps Dayton

Chicago Cop In Hasty Drive Roars Past Highway Patrol

Sullivan a Chicago police officer racing home from Warren to Chicago was halted by Pennsylvania state troopers after speeding past them. He faced reckless driving charges in Alderman Gordon's blotter and was fined ten dollars plus costs. His wife criticized Western handling as cheaper and less blotching of records.

P.P. Sullivan al Sapone Pennsylvania Sullivan Chicago Cicero Warren Ralph DePalms Gordon First Ward Ehaye West

Bonding Rule Loosened for Four Cent Gas Tax Dealers

Pennsylvania Revenue Secretary Charles Johnson announced a change in the four cent gas tax law requiring bonds. The department will no longer demand corporate surety bonds from gasoline station operators, easing post collateral needs as many small dealers faced bonding refusals. Bonds start at 500 dollars and vary in 500-dollar increments based on tax collections, with approved sureties including state-licensed companies and individuals authorized to act as surety.

Revenue Department Avikted Johnson Pennnsylvania Carter

Bomb blast wrecks Pittsburgh bakery building

A bomb exploded today at the A. Drobnieski bakery in Pittsburgh causing damage estimated at $250. Police reported the bakery had faced threats from a former employee over union recognition and had operated on a monopoly basis since. The blast was described as a warning.

Pittsburgh A. Drobnieski Diast

Quarrel Over Money Ends Fatally in Braddock

James Buono, 85, of Braddock, died after a street quarrel over money. He was found with five bullet wounds and died at Bradstock General Hospital. He named two men, Frank Amio and Gebrgs Becario, as the shooters before succumbing to his injuries.

Braddock James Buono Bradstock General Hospital Duona Amaio Gebrgs Becario

Soviet Reject Chinese Peace Conference Plan

Soviet Russians rejected Chang Hsueh-mang’s proposal for an immediate conference to settle the Mukden Manchuria railway dispute. They demanded Mukden recognize the status quo ante and the appointment of a Soviet manager, while accusing China of illegal railway seizure.

Eugene Lyons United Press Moscow Ching Mukden Manchuria Wny A. A. Shiwab Chang Husele Mang Manchurig Karakhan Bastern Russia China Shang Tsj Malaea Lelilf Css Foreign Office Saidy Chane Chang Raws Kerakhan

Defying Court, Dry Chief Again Revokes Permit

In Pittsburgh Aug 2 Prohibition Administrator Jonn D Pennington re revoked the St Mary Beverage Co beer manufacturing permit in St Marys Pa. Court ordered restoration was reversed as Pennington again acted against the company citing violations. A hearing is set for August 21 at DuBois to determine if revocation remains in effect.

United Press Pittsburgh St Mary Beverage Co St Marys Jonn D. Pennington Pennington Peter A. Straub Ad A. A Tudge Teff Gibsby Mogsengen DuBois

Graf Zeppelin Progresses Toward Atlantic Over Azores

Reports from Europe and New York indicate the Graf Zeppelin is flying toward the Atlantic, with sightings near the Azores expected and weather and radio interference delaying position reports. The airship carried 18 passengers and 1 crew, while a stowaway was mentioned aboard and discussion focused on route decisions toward Lakehurst.

United Press Ponta Delgada Azores Horta Azores Lye Azores New York MacKay Radio and Telegraph Co Graf Zeppalin United States Arlington Germany Intervels Relther Telegraphen Union Graf Cape de Gat Mediterranean Spain Atlantic Pelegraphen Union Zeppelin Geir France Rhine Huzo Eckener Balesrle Islands de Eckener Lakehurst

RACKETEER PROBED IN EX-OFFICER DEATH IN UNIONTOWN

Police hunt for Rad Rad Wonsetter, alleged rum ring leader and convict, linked to the slaying of former deputy constable John Donohoe found murdered in his car on Route 4. Wonsetter, fled Fayette County to West Virginia, wanted for liquor law violations and questioned in the Fayette County moonshine ring.

United Press Fayette County Ring Whien Eell Donohoe

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M. J. Spencer Man Corry Grocer Capital Airline Planned Washington I. Pulvert BOY Scouts Prince, Dawes Wallace Carroll United Prose Easery St. Marys Beverage Company Maxwell B Chick BIG Air Liner
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