28 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1924
Page
1
A damaged clipping mentions a vessel project with a $245,000 figure and a plan described as coral free. The text is garbled but suggests a shipbuilding or procurement context tied to a specific budget and environmental phrasing.
A survey of highway routes from Wrightsville to Corry reports strong debate about entry via East Columbus Avenue or East Main Street. State engineers weighed options as plans move toward formal approval, with local officials split on the best approach for traffic impact and city limits.
Harrison St Keppel treasurer of Corry Jummows Manufacturing and a young mate of the Gite was elected president of the Corry Chamber of Humamerde board of directors. Biles named first vice president, Wallace Hammond second vice president. Frank Westley serves as treasurer. The secretary post was referred for review. Frank Tabbitt resigned as director and A Griswoll was named to fill the vacancy.
Detroit August 24 Henry Ford denied an interview quoted in the Montreal Star claiming he defended the Ku Klux Klan. He was reported as denying any such remarks and said he gave no interview to anyone. He asserted the report was false and demanded absolute denial of the story.
Construction on the interior of the New Junior High is advancing with floors being laid and classrooms taking shape. The exterior is nearly complete with brick and stone touches, large windows installed, and a belted seating and stage area planned for the east side. Local officials note the project aims for a December completion and expect modern facilities for students.
Two youngsters sustained injuries in separate auto incidents yesterday afternoon. Winifred Pratt, 4, of 705 W Treasure Street, suffered serious injuries when the motorcycle she rode was struck by a car driven by Vincent Ayderconvan. The bicycle passenger escaped with non serious injuries. In North Gary a machine driven by Clyde Simmons struck a tele phone pole injuring his daughter and leaving other riders bruised and shaken.
Report says no new developments in the charges against Kenneth Sheeley and Clyde Peebles accusing police of allowing doors to operate. They claim evidence exists to close several more illegal joints and promise prosecutions if action follows. Prohibition raids and official silence mark the ongoing controversy as suspicions of police complicity linger.
Scores of passengers are injured as gale force winds tear lifeboats from vessels and wreck decks. Other boats suffer further damage amid the hurricane, highlighting widespread shipping disruption and peril at sea.
Two great ocean liners the Arabic and the Homeric battered by a fierce Atlantic storm. The Arabic docked after hours of terror with many passengers injured and crews treated. the Homeric also reported injuries as storm waves ripped cabins and equipment. Extra vessels and captains described the gale as the worst seen at sea with ships limping into port and deaths feared aboard smaller craft.
A female suspect linked to the $1,000,000 diamond robbery at Felder Heimer and Jaruly jewelry stores in Maiden Lane has been arrested along with three men. Police expect the four may reveal further details on a series of diamond robberies totaling about $15 million. A handbag search found $407 in cash. she admitted involvement with the robbery but denied direct participation.
Railroad detectives failed to identify those responsible for recent train robberies near Erie. Police and railroad officials combed the city and surrounding area but only scattered clues or partial data as authorities pursue leads and await stronger evidence. No arrests yet. investigation continues with ongoing searches and stakeouts.
At today's Kiwanis luncheon L Peake spoke on the Huiling and Luan Asmeation while Bon F Stun aderessail members listened. Hastings Jones, secretary since organization, announced farewell with plans to leave for a new job in a few days.
Members of the Corry Country Chile plan a benefit bridge party at the club home Friday afternoon. The event will feature a most enjoyable and successful affair with refreshments served late in the afternoon.
United Press reports in HIPAGO that William Fahy chief sleuth of the Post Office Detachment is jailed in Kane County on charges tied to a $2,000,000 mail train robbery at Rowe. James Murray, Chicago socialite, and Fahy’s operatives are under arrest as investigators probe loot locations. Searches failed to locate the bulk of the money and a parole appeal surfaces from Fahy’s wife.
Attention to motorists as a new law requiring nonglare headlights goes into effect on September 1 with state highway patrol warning rigorous enforcement. Vehicles must have lamps arranged and aimed to avoid glare or dazzle on level roads and not project beams into oncoming eyes. Most headlighting devices will be legal if properly adjusted, and a list is provided for motorists’ guidance.
Justice Gaverly set September 1 for sentencing Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in the Robert Franks murder case. State's Attorney Crowe argued to hang them, calling the crime the direst in Chicago history and the ransom motive central. Spectators and attorneys may attend the sentencing in a high profile, days long proceeding.
A listing of radio features across stations WW Detroit WGY Schenectady WFAA Dallas and WIJAX Cleveland plus New York segments. Program times include 10:30 p m 8 p m 8 30 p m 9 p m and 9 p m eastern featuring Jean Goldkette s orchestra travelogue polar cruise choral society orchestral music and tenor violinist performances with various stations providing schedules and performers.
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