14 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1928
Page
1
Merchants along the Indus valley plan a coordinated Dollar Day sale per Sunday announcements. The event aims to boost shopper interest despite reports of looming disaster in northern regions, with participating stores urging wide ad coverage and special offers.
A Washington report says Alfred E. Smith will meet Herbert Hoover to contrast views on prosperity and unemployment. Republicans will quote Hoover statistics to argue job security improves under their tenure while Democrats dispute unemployment figures and tariff relief. Separately, a Corn Borer infestation was reported in city gardens with gardeners noting moths and cornstalk evidence in multiple neighborhoods.
New York dispatch describes an experimental ship to shore mail flight as a seaplane launched from a trans Atlantic liner near New York. Commander Louis Demougeol piloted the craft as it was catapulted from the vessel to deliver continental mail to New York ahead of a regular service.
Workmen of the Columbus Heating and Ventilating Company removed the old furnaces from the Senjorigh building in Pittsburgh today. The firm, under contract for installation of new fixtures, hopes the new heating apparatus will be fully installed by the opening of next term.
The 2024 crop outlook from the Federal State crop reporting service predicts a Pennsylvania potato harvest near 81 million bushels on 851000 acres with an average yield of 12 bushels per acre. Blight and bugs affect some localities, and rot is reported in spots. Pennsylvania ranks fifth among leading potato states behind Maine Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Pittsburgh soft coal operators show no sign of accepting United Mine Workers invitation to a conference led by P. J. Fagan. Many reject talks with the union, including TD A. Morrow of Pittsburgh Coal Company, which has maintained a non union policy for years.
Lyle Loveland and Robert Purcell were released at a Police Magistrate hearing after Patrolman Flannigan arrested them ten days earlier on North Center street. City Solicitor Kincaid recommended release for insufficent evidence, with Paull Rieker of Detroit acting for the youths. The case sparked debate over police actions and warrants. Mrs. Hime left for Union City to visit relatives.
A blast at the Indiana Sanitary Pottery Company plant in Hammond Indiana destroyed a two story building and caused numerous deaths. The blast origin remains undetermined and authorities investigate the scene as crews search for survivors and assess structural damage.
United Press reports renewed tropical disturbances endangering parts of Florida. West coast storm nears Pensacola Cedar Keys and Tampa while Havana felled by a powerful blast but Florida spared. Coast guards stand by as Punta Rassa winds reach 65 mph and ships seek safe passage toward Nassau and Bay Shamas Islands.
The Greater Rockford aircraft, rebuilt after a forced landing, is ready for a second takeoff toward Stockholm, Sweden. Promoters Son H. Cramer and partner foresee favorable weather and a lighter load after a failed first attempt failed to clear hills on the initial route.
J E Taylor a former Corry area collection agency operator was paroled for two years to Probation Officer Harold Dundon. He must repay 875.15 to creditors as part of the plea after pleading guilty to eight indictments of fraudulent conversion. He has a wife and three children to support.
Herbert Hoover details a tentative schedule for national campaign addresses covering waterway development highways aviation irrigable lands and other topics from education to conservation. He plans one comprehensive speech printed as a single large work and will begin with a Los Angeles address followed by West Branch Iowa and an October eastern prohibition talk.
Gov Smith dedicates hero day to finishing his acceptance speech as farm relief and agricultural surplus control emerge as core issues. A conference with farm leaders from middle western and southern states outlines relief aims, with plans to meet Senators Glass Daniels and Walsh to discuss campaign strategy and platform alignment.
Today’s five best radio features include WIZ Networks at 1410 P.M. from Lewi ssohn Stadium Concert and WJZ Network 9:20 P.M. music of great composers. WOR Network presents Hank Simmons show boat and WEAR Network Eye-Ready Hour. WOX Detroit 10 P.M. Red Apple Club airs.
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