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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1929
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows garbled OCR with names and dates unclear. It appears to reference a filing or court matter and a timeline around September and January, but specifics and parties are illegible.
Two more arrests in the death of Caroline Braden 21 of Glarington Forest county after a medical procedure at Union City hospital. Benest Sharp 28 and Margaret Trask 28 both of Warren are held. Sharp charged with conspiracy and held without bail. Trask held as material witness. Case to grand jury September term as Mrs Sessle faces charges of legal surgery.
The airplane Sun God resumed its coast-to-coast trek from Rock Springs Wyoming at 6 10 p m after a night of refueling delays due to a broken gasoline line on the refueling plane. Pilots Dieu Nick Mamer and Art Walker faced a desperate fight to continue the journey as darkness fell and daylight was awaited to complete fueling before Cheyenne.
Sharon Pa Aug 17 Mrs Dorn Padbury of Detroit was injured when the car she rode in, driven by Frederick Padbury, collided with a car driven by Patrick Conley of Liberty Pa near Hermitage. Conley faces reckless driving charge. Padbury injured but not severely. Also reported: Victor M Kirke a Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman died after being injured jumping from moving cars.
The listing shows NBC and NEC network airings across the day including The Cavalcade at 4 00 EDT on WEAF, General Electric hour, Wiz New York at 6 146 EDT, Goldman pant WIR Detroit Special, and a Detroit Symphony Orchestra program at 9 00 EDT followed by Lusky Strike orchestra at 10 00 EDT. The schedule emphasizes network names WEAF NBC NEC and times for each segment and mentions the New York and Detroit markets.
Deputy Coroner Mune Pullom ruled the death of Wanda Buell seven, struck by an ice truck on Main Street, unavoidable, and no inquest will be held. The 7 year old died at Corry hospital less than four hours after the collision with Earl Love driving the truck en route from Spring Creek. Funeral services set for Shady Avenue home with Henderson Cemetery interment.
The Taft center intersection at North Center and Washington streets may gain a dedicated left turn lane to align with state motor code. Councilman Starr backs uniform traffic rules and aims to reduce driver confusion. The meeting also considers extending the main sewer outlet to Hara Creek to cut flood risk during heavy rains.
Wilson B. Smith 25 a teller at Oak Land Savings and Trust Company disappeared Thursday afternoon after being seen leaving work. Police and bank officials sought his whereabouts regarding the missing about 40000 in securities from the bank.
A fire killed four children in Concord New Hampshire leaving Marshall French age eight and Esther two in critical condition in hospital. The victims identified were Charles French four Marshall French jr eight George French four months and Joseph Messler fourteen. Mrs Werner escaped unharmed after attending a movie show.
James Daugherty, 45, died in McKeesport Hospital after being found unconscious in the street mud near his home. He had a scalp laceration, possible skull fracture, and was in shock, with authorities unsure whether he fell or was attacked.
W Alverson of Corry is at the ambroium today competing with the Renovo division rifle team in an elimination shoot to pick the squad for the Central Region shoot at Pitcairn. Teams from Buffalo Erie City and Olean also take part in a closely contested event. Raymond Jerome of Punxsutawney, a World War I veteran, is named Belgian consul of Pittsburgh.
Greeley High School teacher Miss Frances Stoddard describes a vacation trip through the West. She recalls Delta Colorado at five thousand feet above sea level, two thousand miles from home, and views of flat-topped Grand Mesa and lakes inviting horseback riding among flowers as she travels. Directly opposite this landmark sits a distant horizon described in travel reflections.
A fragment notes Uray as a Ute chiefs namesake in Colorado mountains. The writer recalls a day with a sixteen-horse pack train along a mountain trail. Two girls pause to take photos while a narrow gauge train may approach soon, with vacation fervor and local shop greetings.
Firefighters from 15 boroughs battled a blaze in Ligonier that destroyed five buildings and damaged others in the summer resort towns business district. The $200,000 fire began in the elevator shaft of the Weller Hardware Company, igniting oil and ammunition and endangering crews with exploding shelves. Three firefighters were cut by flying glass, but all continued fighting the blaze.
Ralph Saraceno of this city faces a postponed hearing on manufacture and possession charges before Justice Morrison in Wesleyville. The case remains open as witnesses testified and Saraceno stays held in Erie County jail. No progress reported on the disappearances of Anthony Custai and Halin Rogeio, both of File, linked to ram runner theories. Three other suspects were released. liquor charges tied to a seized operation near two miles west of the city.
Hugh Bailey of Raymond Manufacturing Company was seriously injured at about noon when he was pulled into a revolving shaft. He suffered two fractured ribs and severe bruises to the chest left arm and leg. He was treated by Dr. B. Hitler and will be laid up for several days. Tosh McLaughlin of the Pennsylvania Railroad track repair gang badly crushed his middle right finger while moving tea in the yards yesterday. J C Kibler attended and hopes the finger can be saved.
Mary Frances Morgan a 19 year old found bound and unconscious in her mother's gas filled kitchen. Police say a note on the ice box discounts the suicide theory and initials P B are signed. The note was read to the church congregation preparing for their annual garden party on the rectory lawn Thursday August 22. The V F W bugle corps will play and a program of entertainment and booths will be arranged for the event with ice cream cake sandwiches and coffee served on the lawn.
Alexandria Bay New York reports that a speedboat collision with an excursion steamer on the St Lawrence River left three people missing and presumed drowned. Divers and island searches failed to recover W. Charles Lipe of Syracuse his wife and Ford Dodge. 65 passengers on the Thousand Islander were involved but all were accounted for after the crash.
In Columbus a normal motion for a new trial was filed for Dr James Howard Snook who was convicted and condemned to the electric chair for the murder of Theora Hix his college girl Inamorsis The motion will be heard Monday by Judge Henry L Scarrett who will then pronounce sentence of death.
Aug 17 Graf Zeppelin works indicate willingness to sell at the asking price. Reports tied to possible Japanese government interest say a sale price was not disclosed but believed to be about 1.5 million dollars.
In New York on August 17, Peaches Browning, raised from poverty, won a court fight to secure dower rights to more than a million dollars of her husband Edward W. Browning’s property. The case, tied to a complex real estate fortune, ends with a recognition of dower while the husband remains alive. Frances Heenan withdrew from the action.
Russian Red Army invades Manchuria with a sizable force, seizes two towns west of Mukden, and presses toward the Manchurian railway junction. Chinese war lord Chang Haueh Liang orders loyal guard to resist. Foreign legations in Mukden have not been informed of the action. Border clashes reported between Chinese and Soviet troops throughout the week.
Arrangements have been completed by the Corry Post of the American Legion for a special film showing here on Thursday evening August 22 featuring The Man Without a Country with Arnold Daly and Mary Carr in the leading roles. The program includes Old Glory and several short subjects, a nonwar historical drama.
New York market update shows American Telephone advancing toward the 30 level as London confirms talks for a trans Atlantic cable terminus in Ireland. Analysts cite expansion amid rising demand, with the stock trading near 295, up from 288.45, amid broader optimism in telecom growth.
The Graf Zeppelin extended its world flight across Russia toward Tokyo. Graf Zeppelin’s route pushed north of Marym and toward the Upper Tunguska valley as crew, led by Dr Hugo Eckener, reported progress amid Siberian conditions.
Fort Lauderdale dispatch reports entertainer Hoste Newell, famed for the Chinese Ring Trick, will perform at the Rex Next Week. The act, described as a stage attraction, promises a general air of mystery as Newell presents various feats and the classic ring mystery.
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