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27 Aug 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
1
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A series of auto accidents reported around Waterford and nearby towns left several injuries and near misses. Perry Cassell of Waterford, a child, was treated after being struck near Pittfield but escaped serious injury. In Findley Lake, Albert Sweet wrecked a Chevrolet coach while turning near Rogers cottage. he survived with facial cuts. A collision near Findlay Lake involved Mr Bish of Union City and Mr Neckers. occupants escaped serious harm. Miss Vellie Plakenpole suffered cuts and bruises but remained stable. Fire threatened a Ford car west of Warners Corners but was extinguished with damage. A near miss east of Panama involved a child leaning from a moving car but escaped serious harm. The day yielded multiple minor damages and no fatalities.
United Press reports a second arrest contemplated in the August 27 subway wreck that killed 16 and wounded over 10. District Attorney Joab Banton said the probe will be among the most exhaustive, with Wat Baldwin under scrutiny for allowing faulty tracks. Reports circulated of another employee arrest, while victims including Elizabeth Selhorst and Jennie Lockridge receive aid or perish.
Pottsville Pa August 27 Twenty five thousand mine workers were to return to work in the district today with the reopening of twenty three collieries of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company.
A collage of radio scheduling notes lists an English Cavalleria for United Opera Co, Rent Folies on WIZ, Roxy's Gong on Wild network, Kaltenborn's Symphony Orchestra at Central Park on HST, and General Motor Hour on EST. The fragmented times and station codes reflect a mid century guide format with varied networks.
Mrs and Mrs Frank Bills narrowly escaped serious injuries when a seaplane they planned to fly in crashed into the water about seventy feet from the craft. The pilot suffered several broken ribs. Mr Bills had a broken nose and facial injuries. Mrs Bills was badly bruised and shaken but all passengers and the pilot were rescued by a nearby boat and returned to the city after the weekend.
In Erie on Sunday two women were killed and 12 others injured as a series of crashes occurred on the Ridge road near Springfield and at Moorheadville on East Lake road. Nagorski, 22, died after being crushed beneath an overturned vehicle on Ridge road. Ro jnowska, 36, died when a car overturned near Moorheadville. Several others including Spizarney, 18, Janas, 19, Pelion, 29, Felker, 82, Hojnowski, 17, Arwald, 22, Stafford, 450 TH, and Helm, 21, suffered injuries.
Two boys and a man were killed and seven others injured in auto accidents over the weekend in the Pittsburgh district. Police report a hit and run driver as a likely cause. Officials urged caution as investigations continue.
Mrs Leona McMahon Ericksson 28 daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas McNuhon of Meadville died after a car collision in Toledo Saturday. Her husband escaped with minor injuries. The couple had lived in Toledo for months after marrying in January. Services set for St Agatha’s Meadville with burial at St Isabath’s.
Charles A. Levine’s Queen aircraft with Bert Acosta William Carney Miss Mabel Bell and A Hess the Junkers mechanic left Croydon at 2:45 p m for Havana or Caracas a Junkers official said Levine would return to Croydon tonight and a transatlantic crossing was postponed several days delaying plans for a trans America flight from Croydon further details unclear due to fractured OCR text
Alfred J. Smith leaves Spring Lake New Jersey elated by a crowd beyond expectations, amid Democratic hopes in the wet states. The visit showcases his showman style and broad popular appeal as he plans conferences in New York before further events.
The York Gazette and Daily, a Democratic paper, renounces Alfred E. Smith and opposes the un Democratic presidential candidate. The editorial cites commitment to Democratic regularity and nostalgia for Jefferson and Jackson era, recalling past prohibition stance and liquor-ad policy. Mr and Mrs Edward Keating of Old City were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Juno Shuler.
Persistent rumors circling the Climax Company in this city claim a sale to out of town interests. Mr Olds at the company offices today denied that any sale was being negotiated. Reports of a property transfer have circulated for some time.
Board of Education to reconvene Friday evening to open bids for grading the land behind the Junior High to develop an athletic field. This will be the third bid solicitation after earlier rejections for lack of required certified checks and inadequate specifications. New bids must include a five percent bid security. officials hope to start work next week.
A blaze at Franklin Leasing Company damaged its two story building and caused $8,500 damage to the pipe shop and offices. The fire occurred in Franklin Pennsylvania on August 27. Local authorities investigated the incident and no injuries were reported.
Hubert Hoover met with Charles Hilles of New York Daniel Pomeroy of New Jersey and James Reynolds of Massachusetts to map an eastern campaign. They discussed possible stops in New York City and Buffalo and Hoovers plans to tour the region. He also greeted W F Whitman as his successor and prepared to move into new offices at the Roothingham area residence.
Chicago announced plans for a 75 story tower to rise in Chicago, reaching 880 feet and hailed as the world’s tallest building. The project, named the Chicago Tower, is projected to cost about 15 million dollars, with details released August 27.
Harrisburg reports July building permits in Pennsylvania fell 55 percent from the same month a year earlier, totaling 20.86 million dollars versus 31.86 million. For the first seven months of 1928, total value rose 8.2 percent to surpass 1927, yet forecasts indicate a weaker fall building period with most cities showing declines and only nine cities and three boroughs showing increases.
Representatives from 14 nations signed a pact pledging to avoid aggression and denounce war as policy in a formal ceremony at the Quai d'Orsay Paris. Stresemann presided with other foreign ministers and diplomats from Belgium Italy Japan Czecho Slovaki Poland Britain Canada Ireland Australia New Zealand South Africa and more. The event drew crowds as Kellogg and Briand helped draft the pact and the signing occurred under bright lights and tight security. In Washington the Senate's anticipated rejection of the Kellogg Briand war pact was discussed amid intrigue and a rumored Anglo French naval agreement looming over the treaty's fate. A separate note reports a 110 pound watermelon en route to Gov. Al Smith from Texas.
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