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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1929

Page

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Strike Averted as Mediation Begins on Erie Rift

The Erie railroad dispute with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen was settled at the last moment when G Wallace W Hanger of the U S Board of Mediation took charge. Unions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania had prepared a walkout over wage and working condition demands, but mediation was chosen to prevent a strike.

G. Wallace W. Hanger United Statos Board of Mediation Hanger Erie Railroad Brotherhood of Railroad New Jersey Pennsylvania Brotherhood New York Chicago Hunger Washington

Storms Off Europe Wreck Ships and Kill Dozens

Severe storms batter the British Isles and European coast, halting shipping across the English Channel. At least 24 dead in Britain, with Spain and Portugal reporting deaths. seventeen steamers in distress, including the Andalucia Star and Andalu cia, while lifeboats save crews from sinking vessels.

British Isles English Channel Spain Portugal United Isles Blue Star Andalucts England Tanen London Calla Andalucia Thenglish Channel Spats

Campaign to Close Monday Night at M E Church

The First Methodist Episcopal Church campaign for 8000 dollars to fund improvements and erase debt nears its end with reported 5492 raised. Solicitors aim to canvass three more days, ending Monday at 7 pm at the church. Clyde F. Brown chairs. late seekers urged to contact him.

M. E First Methodist Episcopal Church Welles Uie Utis Clyde F. Brown

Corry Seals Campaign For Anti Tuberculosis Funds

Hundreds of Corry residents receive campaign mail urging donations to the Erie County Anti Tuberculosis Society. The Corry Business and Professional Women’s Club leads the effort with bonds sold at local shops. Funds support free clinics and year round outreach in Corry and surrounding areas.

Corry Toy Mall Gate of Health Baines Women's Club Condra’s Erie County

Radyr Sinks With All Hands in Bristol Channel

British steamship Radyr of 2357 tons reportedly sank off Hartland Point with a crew of 20 to 25. The vessel had wirelessed it was sinking and launching lifeboats were seen as it disappeared in the Bristol Channel. Separately, Italian steamship Carmona sank in the English Channel but its crew were saved by a tugboat.

England Powertiel Tig Andalucia Pulmouth Merrie Setford Whae Cismon Charmel Rady Hartland Point Ornais 1 Cudden Point Unites Press London Bristol Channel Cherbourg France English Channel

Man Fatally Injured On New Tidioute Road

Fred Cross 39 superintendent of the Queen Station at United Natural Gas and Oil Company East Hickory died in Warren hospital after a crash on the new Tidioute Trvineton highway. His wife and daughter survived with injuries. The car skidded on a slippery spot eight miles from Warren and went over a 60 foot embankment. Cross died shortly after noon. Investigating officer Corner Ed Lowrey awaiting decision on an inquest.

Fred Cross Queen Station United Natural Gas and Oi Company East Hickory Warren Hospital Tidioute-Trvineton Highway Cross

Three Men Trapped After Coal Mine Collapse

Three miners were trapped for more than a day after a coal slide 100 feet long at the Continental Coal Company mine in Carilla near Morgantown West Virginia. A 100-man rescue crew worked with gutting machines hoping to reach and free the men. Early reports suggested they might have been crushed by the fall.

Morgantown W.va Broomie Continental Coal Company Casarilla

Forty Eight In Big Meeting Here Tonight

Erie County Volture Forty et Eight will hold a large rally at the State Armory. From Warren Meadville Titusville Greenville Erie and nearby towns 75 to 100 members of the American Legion expected to attend for initiation and a business meeting. National vice president William Yaeger among leading pilots scheduled to be present. Local Legionnaires busy with preparations for what may be one of the largest Mortyer Eight events in months. Paul Orn 14 heads the Ens Volture.

Erie County Volture State Armory American Legion Warren Meadville Titusville Gheenville Erie Pilo Cers William Yaeger Mortyer Paul Orn Ens Volture

Congress Informed Of Haiti Situation

President Hoover sent a special message to Congress detailing rising political tension in Haiti. Secretary Stimson announced 500 marines sail from Hampton Roads. The Haiti clash at Ata Cayes left Haitians dead and several wounded as a commission with members from both houses was requested and funded at 50 000 to aid the mission.

United Fresh Washington Hoover Congress Haiiiana Republic Capitol State Stimson Hampton Reeds Mr. Hoover State Department Ata Cayes Vales Te House Committee On Foreign Affairs Haiti Abcure

Entertainments, Tax Reduction Plans in Local Schools

Local schools schedule winter entertainment to aid fund drives and keep pupils busy during holidays. Senior and Junior High teams begin basketball, Christmas vacation runs December to January, and January hosts a Glee Club concert and orchestral program. The PTA plans a February fundraiser, while play productions and finals loom for February. The tax reduction bill, $160,000,000, cleared the House and moved toward Senate approval as leaders seek swift action.

Keeep Glee PT. A Mill Fund

Six Die After Munhall Explosions At Post Office Store

Gas mains were shut off by coroner order after a second blast in a Munhall drug store. Nine more wounded raised the injured count from Thursday’s post office blast and a seven year old girl died, bringing total deaths to six. Police kept spectators away as investigators determined the cause and ruled out recurrences.

Munhall

Twelve Firemen Overcome By Smoke In Pittsburgh Basement Fire

Twelve firemen were overcome by smoke while battling a basement blaze at an auto accessory shop in Pittsburgh. All were treated at Mercy Hospital. nine returned home, three remained in serious condition. Damage estimated at $1,000.

United Press Pittsburgh Taubmen Auto Microy

First Report Lists $10,250 in Masonic Drive

The first report meeting of the Worktets in Corty Masonic Bathing Association campaign to raise $50,000 was held at the Masonic Temple last night. The grand total of $10,250 fell short of expectations but encouraged workers to push harder. Square Division led by Dr. George Peck and others signed in insurance totaling $8,950, with the group just $1,250 behind the target.

G. S. Peck S. B. Elston Corty

Compass Division Leads Drive as Totals Rise

The Compass Division under Cliftin M Howard reports signed cards totaling 2000 while the advanced solicitation committee led by Sidney JB Biston reports 5000, bringing the drive near one fifth of its goal. Team A led by Captain H R Rhodes shows 32000 cards, with Captain C E Shoup and Captain W McYoung tied at 1250 each. A dinner inspired urgency. General Chairmen Franklin Babbitt urged workers to push harder, with Monday's meeting at the Masonic Temple to start at 6:30 p.m. Participants were urged to report promptly as the drive nears completion.

Cliftin M Howard Sidney JB. Biston H.R. Rhodes C. £. Shoup Waillie Mc Young Franklin Babbitt L. D. Utts John Walraven Gimar Sandburg Order of the Western Star Masonic Temple Evry

Five Best Radio Entertainments and Sports Listings

Radio schedule notes broadcasts from WJZ NBC and CBS networks with a mix of football games Georgia vs Geotila Tech at Athens, Walter Damrosch orchestral hour, Henry Hadley orchestra, Chicago Civic Opera and Paramount Puppic Howe programhour blocks across BST and EST time zones.

WJZ NBC Network Georgia Geotila Tech Fom Athens WEAI NBC Walter Damrosch WABC CBS Henry Hadley Chicago Natha Waabc GBS Paramount Pupiic Howe

Marines Deployed as Haiti Turmoil Surges

President Hoover orders 500 marines dispatched to Haiti to quell days of political riots amid clashes at Aux Cayes Port au Prince and other towns. Marines, stationed at Hampton Roads, advance to Caribbean port as Haitian demonstrators confront patrols. casualties reported among Haitians, with no Marine injuries.

United Press Washington Hoover Haiti Stmaon Hampton Roads Port AU Prince United States Alr Cayes Aur Cayes Aux Cayes Systems House Ants Cayes

Holiday Savings to Spark Yuletide Shopping

City banks distribute over 110000 of savings checks to club members and shoppers as mercantile district decorations are planned. Kiwanis bids cover Christmas trees and illumination, with M R Green heading the decorating committee. trees to be erected next week as more retailers join in. In New York, Mem bership in the stock exchange is priced at 400000, up 25000 from earlier this week.

Mercantile Citizens National Bank National Bank of Corry National Bank Kiwanig Club M. R. Green New York

Despondent man dies of gunshot wound in Pittsburgh

A 28 year old Dormont man Jesus Tucks er died at West Penn hospital from a gunshot wound sustained on Thanksgiving Day in Pittsburgh. Police reported the incident as a personal safety matter.

Pittsburgh Jesus Tuckser Dormont West Penn Hospital Follee

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Europe M.E New Tidioute Road Senate Finance Committee Senate Teaders House Uip Senate Finance Smoot Treasury Department Treasury Watson Senate Simmons North Carolina Secretary of Treasury Mellow Kristmas FIRST Edwin J. Lewis Masonic Building Association U. S Marine Force
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