01 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1928
Page
1
An OCR fragment shows a rental notice for Modern Main Street listing room options and prices. It mentions 211 RENT to 7 rooms and multiple spaces with terms unclear. Names and exact conditions are partially unreadable.
The document outlines will and probate procedures in Pennsylvania, noting wills, executors, and beneficiaries. It references filings at the court and the process of recognizing heirs and estates under state law.
United Press reports a devastating earthquake in Chile leaving many dead and extensive damage to towns including Valparaíso and Santiago. Telecommunication and school outages disrupted communications as authorities coordinate search and rescue efforts and plan aid deliveries.
Washington dispatch notes anticipated budget and tax revisions, farm relief, dam projects, and naval expansion as Hoover prepares to form a new Congress. Senate and House work on Kellogg antiwar treaty, tariff changes, and 18 new cruisers amid expected minor changes in membership. Des Moines reports a rail wreck injuring many, with casualties and hospital transports.
United Press reports from Dar-es-Salaam say the Prince of Wales will embark on the British cruiser Enterprise at 10:1 a.m. tomorrow. The voyage home to England is planned to reach London by December 11th or 12th, with radio messages confirming the schedule.
A listing of radio features across networks with a Stanford vs Army football game, a Nations Symphony Orchestra program, the Lucky Strike Orchestra, Philco Light Opera Hour, and Melodram with times across EST, HST, MST. It notes program titles and network affiliations for NBC and WEAF WHA F and WHAF networks.
Postal authorities report a ram raid on a truck near Lampertst resulted in five pouches of till and $1,000,000 in checks being stolen. Two bandits hijacked the rail truck, aiding by Marty Grabagy, as the car moved slowly. Some registered mail disappeared while bank officials say the checks have little value to the thieves.
Salem Mass December 1 Bossy Gillis of Newbury Port released from county jail after two months for selling gasoline without a permit. Mayor greeted 500 spectators reporters and photographers as Chief Clerk J Marks discharged him.
Denver officers link a man found dead to a long vanished wife and two children, with a possible suspect identified as John S. Bobzine of Marshalltown. The death appears connected to a barbed wire injury as a star mark on the victim’s cheek and a claimed vodu influence cited by relatives.
Harrisburg dispatch reports the first two suspensions of operators licenses for involvement in fatal accidents. Harry Kennedty and Belle Bailey are named along with Harry Topliss as having licenses suspended amid allegations related to deadly crashes.
Tax Collector George M. Gordon reports strong progress as thousands of delinquent state and county taxes are gathered in the past week. November payments show a sharp rise from last year, with school taxes in the Third and Fourth Wards nearly cleaned up. Collection efforts are intensified in the PF Ward as the drive continues.
United Press reports in York Pennsylvania that three youths were arrested in connection with the murder of farmer Raymond Rembmser who was found burned and tied in a chair. John Curry fourteen and Wilbert Hess eighteen are jailed on murder charges amid police claims of witch craft superstition.
Senator Walsh proposes an investigation into government practices regarding the motion picture industry. The resolution targets Famous Players-Lasky and Paramount, seeks to determine if government agencies properly examined trade dealings. The measure, first presented in the Ist session, awaits Judiciary committee action.
London reports say the King’s condition improved slightly with physicians hopeful of progress. Buckingham Palace issued a brief noon update while doctors Hewett and Penn arrived and others attended the royal bedside amid cautious optimism.
In Pennsylvania, authorities halted special licenses after nearly 100000 permits were issued across 92 counties. Doe deer hunting was restricted to selected counties while injunctions limited further killing in others. Landowners posted limits and armed patrols to deter hunters from protecting female deer and other game animals.
A man described as Fred Will 20 of Cleveland Ohio was found murdered in a car at Sharon Pennsylvania. State and railroad detectives investigated as officials noted a large treasury balance and a closing of November figures.
Six miners were trapped after an explosion at the Knees Pavahontas Coal mine in McDowell county. Rescue crews from Coalwood West Virginia and local authorities rushed to the scene as officials learned all trapped men were on shift when the blast occurred.
Clyde C. Hill a county engineer for twelve years died at his North East home after a stroke suffered Wednesday night. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 30 at Nowh fis with burial at Cy- NY. arrangements handled by local officials.
Preparations are advanced for the bazaar to be held next week by the congregation of St Thomas church in St Edwards hall. The bazaar opens Monday evening and runs through Saturday with booths selling various articles. A supper is planned on Thursday evening to accompany the sale and entertainments. Proceeds support the church.
In Columbus, Hoppe, 26, was executed by electric chair for the kidnapping and murder of seven year old Dorothy Sezelagaweki. The condemned man faced the sentence without visible fear as relatives of the victim and other parties watched.
A county road build program faced delays as the 1928 budget prevented consideration of the project. County commissioners and local officials debated the plan at a hotel meeting, with support from boosters and the Spattanisog Poabo lalla group. An open discussion on road projects followed, highlighting the need for future funding and planning.
United States Senator Smoot signals support for a revised tariff plan during a forthcoming Congress session. The move follows a notice from the House Ways and Means Committee and aligns with President Taft’s procedures.
After a web of silence surrounding her identity a young woman from Bentleyville named Rose Savickus was treated at Lie Morey hospital for poisoning and doctors say she has fully recovered and may be released today.
Five workers suffered burns with two in serious condition after an oil refining incident at a Rochester plant. The accident, caused by a sudden spray of hot oil, left Mathews trapped and Merriam leaping twenty five feet to safety. Police and hospital staff attended the scene.
Public invited to memorial services at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior High School auditorium tomorrow honoring twelve deceased members and all departed brothers. Judge William J. Mir of Welé will give the memorial address. Red Arrow unit members and quartets will participate in the program with solo and duet performances.
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