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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1929

Page

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Corry Suspect Held After Local Gas Station Holdup

Paul Casper, 24, of Cleveland, is held at the Corry police station in connection with the April 10 gas station hold up at North Corry. VanTassel identified Casper, who fled with about 26 dollars in a gunpoint robbery. Police and VanTassel pursued to a condensary and later to a mill plant as investigators link Casper to a wider ring of Ohio youths.

Corry Paul Casper Cleveland Frank VanTassel HH. VanTassel North Corry Casper Frrest Totem Rappersbury Sonor Northside VanTussel Tiegime Tipton Ruppersburg Mills VanTastel Heela Young VanTassel North Corry Station Gonter Street Van'Tasen Erie Ohio Welch Hill VanTansel Soudensary Tacal

Soviet Brands Paper Forgery Denied by Officials

Soviet sources deny the authenticity of documents claimed to show Moscow sought to undermine China by forging papers. In Manchuria officials call the_content crude and illiterate, while alleging circulation aimed to justify Chinese railway losses. Separately in Sharon, a man’s body was found near a railroad line with a pocketbook bearing the name James Brinymaley and a clue to a Carnoyle clothier, George.

United Press Moscow United States Soviet Union Manchuria Roger Lea Harbin Sharon Trila James Brinymaley Oon George Carnoyle

Zeppelin Leaves for Tokio on Wednesday

Graf Zeppelin prepares for the long flight with refueling and testing at Friedrichshafen. Hundreds seek passage aboard, but only the scheduled crew and passengers from Lakehurst will sail, as Dr Hugo Eckener and Captain Hans Schiltler oversee the venture.

Zeppelin Tokio Ompany Zeppelin Micials Tr Wan Graf Fran Lakehurst Hugo Wekener Dirigibl Hans Schiltler Dr. Dickensz Tnited

U S Steel Surges in Market as Valuation Vastly Rises

U S Steel adds over 100 million to market value in rapid advance. Shares jump about 7 points amid dividend rumors and splits. Other major gains include American Telephone and Telegraph Allied Chemical American Can General Electric Westinghouse Electric and Johns Manville with profitable trims seen elsewhere.

United Press New York United States Steel Sook Treasury Steel Gilny American Telephone & Telegraph Allied Chemical American Can General Electtle Westinghouse Electric Johns Manville

Union City Man Fined After Auto Accident

HB Lyons of Union City, known in Corry, was fined 25 dollars on reckless driving and passing charges after a collision near Columbus Institute. Two other cars were damaged, but no serious injuries reported. Costs raised the total to about 39 dollars. Lyons denied additional allegations as a hearing proceeded.

Lyons Union City Corry Costa Pease Nelson Warren Columbus Warren Rudd J W. Lambing Carry Recklese Lyong Nelson Lyona

Merger Plans Declared Between Wright Aeronautical and Curtiss

New York Aug 12 merger plan of Wright Aeronautical Corporation and Curtiss Airplane Motor Company was declared operative and set to take effect August 16. The announcement states the combination will streamline production and consolidate leadership in the aviation industry. The move follows months of negotiations and aims to expand market reach and technological development for both firms.

New York Wright Aeronautical Corporation Curties Airplung A Motor Company

Think Pinchot Hinted to Seek Pennsylvania Governor Race Again

United Press reports intensified speculation that Gifford Pinchot may pursue the Pennsylvania governorship next year. Amid primary battles in Cambria Lackawanna Sullivan Allegheny and other counties, Pinchot’s name surfaces as party leaders weigh potential alignments and challenges to the Mellon era in Philadelphia. The article notes Pinchot touring the South Seas while staffers back home study past governance and possible comeback paths. Joseph R. Guindy of Bristol is cited as gaining influence within Pennsylvania Republican circles.

Thomas E. Williams United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvanis Mont Cambria Lackawanna Sollgleit Weat Glivora Pineciot South Seas Pinthot Pinchot Maria Bel Ieto Pinchot Forester Hilngs Po Pennsylvania Joseph R.guindy Bristol

Norwegian steamer Jills fails near Cape Billings

Beattle Wash Aug 12 The Norwegian steamer Jills thas beached five miles from Cape Billings on the Bering Sea and rapidly filling with water radio advices say today The crew remained safe as the vessel foundered under the strain of the surf and weather conditions.

Beattle Jills Thas Cape Billings Bering Sea Moasayy

Pilot Dies In Plane Crash Near McKeesport

Aug 12 McKeesport Pa A Lockheed Vega monoplane operated by Middle States Air Lines crashed near the city during a flight from Betts Field to Detroit. Pilot Harry Smitty 27 was killed. he left Betts Field moments before takeoff in foggy conditions. The wreckage, found near Lebanon church, left a burning haystack at the scene. Passengers were aboard the craft. The company runs Pittsburgh to Detroit service via Altoona and Toledo.

United Press Mckeesport Betts Field Detroit Harry Smitty Middle States Smith Sid Jin Lebanon Hetuls Pola Rader Middle States Air Lines, Inc. & Company Pittsburgh Alston Toledo

Nominations Deadlines Shift Amid Pennsylvanian Filing Confusion

Harrisburg reports mark the last day for party and local nominations under George D Thorn's five week counting rule though some counties move the deadline to tomorrow. Thorn notes no court ruling on the method, but warns those filing tomorrow risk missing ballots if courts back August 13. Those filing today secure ballot inclusion regardless of court decisions.

Harrisburg Ling George D. ‘Thorn State Election Bureau Thorn

Macadam Stretch Open To Traffic After Repair

The macadam stretch from the city line to Hare Creek pavement off Findley Lake road is fully repaired and open to traffic. The state highway department rebuilt the section, previously poorly maintained, and drivers report the road in the best condition in history. Resurfacing from Columbus Avenue to the macadam road continues with delays until August 26. a detour around West Columbus Avenue and White Street will be needed during resurfacing.

Hare Creek Findley Lake Stiota State Highway Department Columbus Aveime Lo Ba Columbus Avenue White Street Chibud

Reperations Conference Near Collapse Sparks Political Clash

The August gathering in The Hague adjourned the financial commission until Wednesday as England presses for Young Plan revisions. Paris and Rome attendees urged delay while Snowden backed the British stance. In Pittsburgh, a Lawrenceville riot injures three, including a constable Albert Buss, with police quelling the disturbance near the station.

Hague Britain United Press Financial Commission England Great Britain Orly DF Julius Curtis Signor Pirelli Italy Ramsay MacDonald Chaseul

Acetylene Torch Blast Kills One in Pittsburgh Steel Yard

In Pittsburgh on August 12 an acetylene torch explosion at the Jones and Laughlin Steel plant killed Daniel J. O'Neill, 27, and seriously injured James Maloney, 27, and John Kundich, 23. O'Neill died en route to hospital. the others remained in critical condition. Authorities investigated the accident at the South Side shop.

United Press Pittsburgh Jones and Laughlin Steel Company Daniel J. O'Neill James Maloney John Kundich

Five Best Radio Entertainments Listed By Time and Network

Radio listings show WJZ NBC WHAP and NBC hours 6 PM EDT with Mormon tabernacle hour. WOR and GEG network 8 30. U S Army band 10 30. Floyd Gibbons 7 EDT. WJ2 NEG network 1 09 TiMT Roxy and His Gang.

WJZ NBC General Motors WOR GEG U. S. Army Band WEAF Floyd Gibbons WJ2 NEG Roxy His

DeJean Opens Barber Shop on West Washington Street

Walter DeJean, ex barber in East Main’s Barlow block, opens a new shop in the former Williams and Wiehors building on West Washington Street. The well equipped shop will welcome former patrons returning to the profession. Meanwhile in Duquesne Pa a youth drowned after cramps while swimming in the Monongahela River. Eleven year old Willie Turner, a Black boy, disappeared and was found underwater. bystanders assisted but could not save him.

Walter DeJean Barlow Block East Main Street West Washington Street Willams and Wiehors DeJean Duquesne Ea Monongahela Wilee Turner

Earthquake Tremors Felt Across Northern Pennsylvania

Morning shocks reported at 6 20 am shook Conyngham and nearby towns in northern Pennsylvania and southern New York. Seismographs at Cleveland and Georgetown logged 15 seconds of movement, with New York City skyscrapers swaying slightly and no major damage. Reports spread to Erie, Sayre, Batavia and Albany as residents awoke and phones overloaded with inquiries.

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