25 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1928
Page
1
A cryptic OCR fragment reports a violent incident involving persons named Ace Maat and an unidentified victim in Ville. The text mentions a release, alleged assault, and a deadly outcome, but details are incomplete and unclear from the readable lines.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear names, places, dates, or actions. Unable to determine specific event or entities. cannot produce a reliable title or summary from the given snippet.
A damaged OCR passage provides unclear readable fragments about a local event. The legible entities include a place and a person, with no precise actions or outcomes discernible. Further text is too garbled to extract a coherent summary or identify involved organizations.
United Press reports ongoing search off Greenland for the missing Greater Rockford aviators Bert Hassell and Parker Craner. Sightings near Liechtenfels and Biscenuessel inspired hopes of a landing. Greenlan coast authorities note circling and aerial observations as rescue efforts continue from Cochrane to Mt Evans Greenland.
Street Commissioner Edward Harrington has begun extensive excavation on Spring Street to rebuild the sewer intake. The plan is to install a four foot concrete culvert running toward Myrtle Street and to eventually enclose the stream as finances allow each year. The intake has caused repeated flood damage for seven to eight years prompting the city to launch an improvement program to permanently reduce future issues.
A jumble of items notes President Coolidge may be urged to issue a ninety day ga for state matters. Other local items mention Corry High School coach McCall leasing a house and planning football practice, a diving bell experiment, and a youth’s fatal injury in Lock Haven.
Paris hosts a peace ceremony as officials prepare for formal signing. Fink B. Kelling rests as envoys arrive to witness the manuscript signing while Paris is illuminated and public buildings glow for the event. A luncheon by President Gaston grows without speeches as Aristide Briand participates in the welcome.
A fragmented list of radio network time slots and programs notes various features. Mentions WEAF WOR WSB KOA and YES networks with times like 10 p m 11 p m and programs including Lewisonn Stadiums Concert and Red Head Club. Mentions Dene ves Municipal Band in Denver.
Governor Alfred Smith, headlining New Jersey Democratic efforts, receives a large rally audience in Springlaim during a New York to New Jersey motor tour. Crowds, cheers, and hat bows signal strong support as Smith plans a National Guard camp inspection and a key speech in his bid for the Democratic nomination.
Little Jean Louis Mould two year old son of Edward and Mrs Mould of Pirat Avenue improved as doctors report after a fall from a porch about fifteen feet to a cement sidewalk. The child suffered multiple injuries but showed sign of better condition in hospital this afternoon amid hopes for full recovery.
Last night an inquest at Tivola Municipal Building investigated the July 30 fatality of Charles D Hasbrouck who was struck by a car on West Wayne Street. Witnesses described the vehicle’s approach, the victim’s position, and efforts to aid him, with testimony noting brake noise and tire marks. The coroner’s jury heard from local residents, insurance representatives, and doctors regarding the injuries leading to Hasbrouck’s death at Corry hospital.
The French steamer Daphne sank rapidly after contact with the German barque Passat near Dungeness England on August 25. Twenty nine members of the Daphne crew were rescued and saved.
Ralph B. McCord of North East was named vice commander at the American Legion state convention in Uniontown. Charles A. Gebert of Tam was elected state commander on the second ballot, after Ray E. Taylor’s votes swung to Gebert. The convention selected an executive board to choose the city for the 1929 meeting, rejecting Conneaut Lakes as the site despite strong bids from Pittsburgh and New Castle factions.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports that H A Dapper father of slain Carrick physician Harry R Dapper remained consistent about the murder when questioned again by detectives at the crime scene. He rode in the back seat during the night of the shooting and hesitated to describe the shooter, whose attack left his son dead. Detectives planned further interviews with Dapper and possibly other family members to pursue a clue to the slaying. A second item notes a gunman sought near Ashland, Pa, who fired a shotgun blast striking Barhaya Trotter in the face.
Commander Richard E Byrd leads the 600 ton ice breaker with 200 tons of vital supplies and three expedition members aboard. The ship departs Hoboken for quarantine then Dunedin, New Zealand as families wave farewell to the perilous South Pole voyage.
The Woman's Club executive board met yesterday at Sorry Country Club for a business session, eighteen members present. A ten member committee was named to advance the club house project, planning a September fair to gain funds, and year books outlining the season's program were distributed. Delegates were elected to the Northwestern convention in Warren next month and the state convention in Lancaster in October. The board will meet again Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Bess Kincaid's Center street home.
Flames raged through the hold of the 6500 ton British steamer Port Napier after she reached the port for aid. Naval personnel fought the fire and removed dangerous oils paints and matches as the ship ran at high speed toward safety en route to Suva from London on July 21st.
A New York subway disaster at Times Square left 14 dead and more than 100 injured as Interborough Rapid Transit workers scrambled to regain control. Inspector Baldwin posted bail at $17,000 after being charged with homicide in Jerreysou Market Court. Transit Co officials and defense counsel prepared for court as investigators probed a malfunctioning switch and the chaotic rush hour aftermath.
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