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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1928

Page

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Former Corry Boy Dies Struck by Train

Corry residents learned of the death of a nine year old boy, identified as Lily Corry, who was struck by a railroad train on the Jersey Shore line. Coroner Mark Bullom will conduct an inquest. family requests quiet at home while funeral arrangements are made.

Charles Hasbrouck Irin Cilvini San Tts Ingraia, Tormey Jersey Shore Hingi Wari Lily Mark Bullom Messige Muncipal Musee Ee Debauty Charles Hasbrouel Atn Trurks Newp Jersey Shore George Stacie Hashravel Hla Une 1 Muouds Farm Stockton Gran viaTe John Ar Gordyer Silty Street A. Morrison Sity Corry A. J& Morrison Som John Mmner

Hoover Campaign Focuses on Farm Problems in West Swing

Herbert Hoover continues his Western campaign swing meeting farm leaders and engineers in Cedar Tathids area. He will study agricultural issues with committees and town associations, insisting a definite farm relief plan and praising three way farm relief efforts while promising to carry farm states. A Hoover special train will stop in Greensburg at 11:05 a.m. Friday with Republicans from five counties awaiting the presidential nominee.

Paul R. Mallon Uniter Press SLAF Cedar Tathids Herbert Hoover Mike Washington Chicago Jnor Weber Sen Janis J. Watson Indiams Iowa Congress Hoover United Press Greansburg Westmoreland Somerset Puyette Luduinn Wahington 1. C Greensburg

Erection of New Fire Escapes at Senior High

Work on installing new fire escapes at He nior High School as part of a broader remodeling program at Ne Hick school auditorium. The project includes updated ventilating equipment and re-plastering, with contracts awarded to The Cohinius Honting and Ventilizing Company of Pittsburgh for completion by Septem joy Vth.

Erie New Fire Rush Farm Washington Furnaces Henry Alilo Sans Company Acre Henior Ne Hick Auditorma Ork ATLL Sprieg Cohinius Honting Pittsburgh

Dry Chieftain Attacks Smiths Wet Dry Views

United Press reports a Treasury official criticizes Governor Smith for his liquor plan. Lowman argues five points, seeking immediate federal action to curb alcohol content, adjust the Eighth Amendment, and avoid a return to chaotic wet and dry conflicts across states.

United Press Washington Axsiatank Treasury Lowman New York State Walker US S. Supreme Court 48Th Anendment Sons Missouri Bmilth Mik

Final Decree in Chaplin Case in Los Angeles

A final decree of divorce was issued for Grey Chapa and Charles Chaplin here today. Mrs Chaplin will begin a major vaudeville tour across the United States and Europe. Roy D Arcy is listed as the future husband of Mrs Chaplin.

Chitec Frese Los Angeles Calif Charles Chaplin Chapling Mra Chaplin Wxpecter Tony United States Europe Roy D'Arcy Chaplin

Auto Upsets Woman Killed In Stroudsburg Crash

Stroudsburg Pa Aug 2 19% An automobile skidded on a slippery surface near here yesterday and overturned killing Mrs J F Long 60 of Wilkes Barre and injuring four others including Mrs George Kropp and J Be Long husband of the dead woman Mrs Svopp sister of the injured man.

Stroudsburg J. Fi. Long Wilkes-Barre George Kipp Be Long George Kropp Svopp

Erie scout begins duties under Byrd

Paul Siple a 19 year old Erie Magle Scout reported aboard the City of New York to serve as orderly to Commander Richard E Byrd on his South Pole expedition. The ship sails for New Zealand, the first Byrd ship to depart. Siple, selected from many applicants, is six feet one inch tall and aims to become a scout executive.

United Press New York Paul Sipte Magle Erie City of New York Richard H. Byrd New Zealand Byrd Paul SD Bia Tolsnen Comminder Siple Pam Allegheny College Scott Wikle Mother Suiét Ale South Pole

City Hears Plan to Add Crossing Lights and Abandon Watch

The Erie Railroad seeks to install heighted warning signals at the Maple Ave crossing and phase out crossing gates and watchmen. A council vote stalled by Councilman Starr and Mayor Bracken delays, with England offering no comment as Monday’s meeting unfolds.

Rumor Erie Railroad Maple Avenue Erie Raiload Erle Tyales Maple Avete Fegardion Ely Tris Eric Azent Rhine Rating Miple Ave Wattion Bracken Starr Leach England

Riga Riots Resume Amid Harbor Strike Turmoil

In Riga Latvia Aug 28 fighting between Independent Socialists strikers and police continues. Police fire into the air to disperse crowds as 200 workers are arrested today and 400 yesterday. War Minister Kalminsch returns from vacation as the strike movement spreads from 5000 harbor workers to the railway sector.

Harbor Workers United Press Riga Latvia Hete Fodigy Alege Siaters Kalminsch Aireel Tie Idspendent Sociafista

Mellon says U S business conditions satisfactory

Secretary of the Treasury Mellon, back from five weeks abroad, reports that business conditions in the United States are satisfactory. He notes good production, no stagnation in industry, and disputes a claim that Pennsylvania will support Governor Alfred E. Smith, saying Pennsylvania "always goes Republican."

United Press Washington Mellon United States Democratic National Committee Pennsylvania Alfred E. Smith

Little regard for interests of city at Center street crossing

A coating of creogate oil sprayed across Erie Railroad tracks at Center street crossing fouled the street and nearby businesses. The local agent reportedly sits on the city commission, suggesting the railroad shows little regard for city interests or proper decency.

Erie Railroad Center Street Erle

Smith Speech Praised by Associates in Albany

Democratic leaders in Albany lauded Governor Alfred E. Smith's acceptance speech for clarity and liberty. National committee chair John J. Raskob called it a state document, while others praised his enforcement of laws, temperance stance, and positions on prohibition and state rights shaping the campaign.

United Press Albany N.Y Alfred Smith John J. Raskob National Committee Thut Congress Ritchie Maryland Norman FE. Mack Buffalo

Danish and American Air Men Sought After Missing Flight

Greenland coast search expands for Greater Rockford and two missing pilots Bert Hassell and Parken Cramer. Danish and Norwegian ships patrol from Cape Farewell to Disko Bay while U S authorities report scant hope if the plane went down at sea.

Ole Calling United Press Copenhagen Denmark Greater Rockford Greenland Cape Farewell Disko Bay Mt. Evans Fiskenaesset Sinte Sunita Grantes Rockford Cape Shidey Ontario Greensend Coast Guard Marion Resolution Island Chicago States Bert Hassell Parker Cramer Rockford-Stockholm Shiverent Eorle

Smith invited to defend record in South by Straton

Atlanta Aug. 23 Dr Tobi Roach Straton a New York fundamentalist and opponent of Governor Alfred E Smith invites the Democratic presidential nominee to come South and defend his record when Straton speaks at a mass meeting here September 4 William D Upshaw militant city Democrat an

United Press Atlanta Tobi Roach Straton New York Alfred B. Smith Straton William D. Upshaw

Today’s five best radio features present lineup

A compressed listing of radio features across networks and stations including Navy band concert at WGHP Detroit and Detroit Symphony Orchestra on WOR Newark and a Porlune Teller program on WPG Atlantic City plus an organ recital schedule.

WIE Navy Band WGHP Detroit Detroit Symphony Orchestra WOR Newark Southern WHAF WPG Atlantic City

Smith outlines major issues in Albany campaign style

Governor Alfred Smith delivers a keynote Albany speech in a rain soaked capitol chamber, signaling the Democratic front runner’s priorities. He vows independence in appointments, stresses prohibition, farm relief, and water power while his campaign shifts to a nationwide traveling phase after Labor Day. The event drew about 600 attendees, swelling to around 45 000 outside and featured praise from supporters amid a long day of events.

United Press Albany N.Y Alfred Smith Assembly Capitol Ueo New Dersey Smiti New York City Sea Girt National Guard Review New Yeas New York Thair Smith Sen Pittman Nevada Jackson Cleveland Wilson

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