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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
1
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Observer reports indicate near term large scale clashes on the Manchurian border with mobilizations by Manchuria warlord Chang Hsuet-Liang and units from Kirin and Fengtien. Reports claim 60,000 Mukden troops move northward and Russian forces amass, forecasting a five day border engagement and possible broader war.
The Pittsburgh district reports general improvement in most sectors for the past week. Auto and electrical equipment industries show strong activity, steel and mines remain steady, while coal and related areas stay largely unchanged amid ongoing summer demand.
At The Hague the international reparations conference pressed for a deal with Britain. France Belgium Italy and Japan reported progress but Britain's chancellor Philip Snowden declined the four power plan demanding a larger reparation payment.
Council members and Commissioner Harrington inspect the main sewer project conditions. A reinforced concrete valley through the basin may replace iron conduit to cut costs, with dredging of the creek bed as another option. A decision is expected at the adjourned meeting Monday evening.
Deputies and citizens scoured woods north of Mt. Clemens for a stocky youth who kidnapped Elaine Marschner, 19, a University of Michigan student. She is reported in serious condition from a deep wound on the heart and loss of blood after the brutal attack last night.
Albert Layler, radio operator for the Reading Railroad in Philadelphia, picked up Graf Zeppelin’s signal giving a position near Tolelo in the Pacific. The message said the airship left Molklo, headed northeast about 860 miles from Toleio, then veered on a circuit south of the Kurile Islands.
Ex change Telegraph Agency dispatch from Hong Kong cites Sang chi magistrate in Nales Hu-Pen provinces describing a reign of terror by Red leader Holong. He claims Holong and followers buried dozens, massacred families, and set fire to hundreds of houses. About twenty thousand people allegedly fled the district.
Representatives of the Associateu Gas and Electric Company discuss new rates with local power patrons. Over a hundred electric customers in the city are informed the plan lowers costs by shifting to a graduated consumption basis. The demand charge moves to horsepower terms but only affects bills when current is used. domestic customers are not affected.
Johnstown mayor Jos bp Cauffiel, convicted in Cambria county court of extortion and conspiracy, petitions the State Superior Court for postponement of arguments set for October to allow additional counsel. He was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $1,000.
Tulsa Oklahoma August 23 Piloting her ravel airplane to a perfect riding Mrs Louise McPherridge Thaden of Pittsburgh arrived at the municipal airport at 10 40 am completing the 240 mile hop in about 1 45. Ruth Nichols Gladys O Donnell Amelia Earhart and others followed in elapsed time as the field left Fort Worth heading toward Tulsa and Wichita for the next leg of the women air derby with a prize of 8000 and a trophy for the overall winner.
The West Penn Hospital author ity denied that former Pennsylvania governor John Tener had relapsed after contracting pneumonia a week earlier while playing golf at Nemarelli Country Club near Washington Pennsylvania. He was hospitalized but his condition was not stated as critical.
Listing of programs across WEAF NBC WJZ and CBS including Adventures of Nick Carter True Stories Phites Theatre Hour and Armstrong Quakers with schedule slots in BST MST and varied networks for a historic radio listings brief.
A new bi motor all metal monoplane named Land of the Soviets left Moscow at 9 15 am for Omsk and on to New York. The duplicate plane follows a damaged craft that had to land in a forest near Chita after facing military trouble. The Sama crew that previously endured a long journey now mans the new plane bound for the same route.
Marie Viau and Philibert LePebvre were executed by hanging in Quebec after confessing to killing Viau's husband to continue their illicit relationship. The couple faced delays overnight before the double gallows. Viau, 42, and LePebvre, 22, showed calm resolve despite the crowd and lawyers' appeals.
McKeesport observes the tenth anniversary of the Foster Brendel gas well which sparked a regional boom. The well produced 70,000,000 cubic feet under strong pressure and drew hundreds of wells and investors as the city shifted from industry to boomtown status. many investors lost money while a few wells continued weakly pumping gas.
More than two hundred local men families and friends plan to travel to Conneaut Lake tomorrow for the Fourth Annual Picnic of the Erie County Firemen's Association. Corry residents expect near two hundred in car delegation with unaccompanied children’s transport arranged at headquarters. The Crawford volunteers and other county fire departments will join in the event with plans to make it a major outing at the resort.
The annual St Thomas church lawn fete drew more than a thousand attendees with rain holding off. The event featured the V F W Bugle Corps, varied booths, ice cream and bake sales, a Bingo game, and numerous prizes. Receipts totaled about 4800 dollars for the church fund.
Sharon report says Harry Milles Jr died at Buhl hospital after a toe cut infected, leading to lockjaw. He had sustained the injury about a week earlier while working as a contractor.
An intercepted San Francisco message says the Graf Zeppelin is northeast of Tokyo at 9:30 Pacific time traveling about 00 miles per hour. The craft departed Kasumigaura toward North America with 19 passengers and 40 crew, aiming for Los Angeles and Lakehurst.
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