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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1929
Page
1
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Washington reports Congress moves to push the Mellon Berringer 4 000 000 000 French war debt settlement and emergency public works bills through before Christmas recess. Hooper era pace includes radio bill passage and a commission to Haiti study delayed tariffs and farm measures amid limited progress on wool schedules.
The local post office appeals for immediate mailing eight shopping days before Christmas to ensure timely delivery. Citizens are urged to address parcels clearly, include return addresses, and securely wrap items. Evening dispatch for trains continues until December 24 with extended stamp window hours to 10 PM.
Washington reports a trade balance of 109 million dollars for November and 730.404 million for the first eleven months, according to the commerce department.
Little Rock Arkansas December 16 Juda Campbell 16 had heart stoppage for 14 minutes during anesthesia for ton sil removal She revived after Dr S Hoge injected oxygen directly into her blood The method was deemed a phenomenal contribution to science and previously thought impossible by their knowledge
Taylorville Illinois December 16 The outlaw coal strike in the Southern Illinois coal district drew new life as leaders urged men to stay off the job and National Guardsmen were noted as withdrawn. Glasgow subdistrict UMW vice president claimed 1000 members could return if guards left. He also accused the National Miners Union of Communist influence and central executive control from New York. Pat Toohey reported continued abstention and ongoing picketing by his Nai union men.
A Baltimore paper storage house became a roaring furnace as flames engulfed the building, killing three and leaving many missing or injured. Firefighters battled the blaze amid collapsing stairwells and smoke, while witnesses and responders pulled victims from the structure and tried to save others atop the ruin.
United Press reports that Joseph R. Grandy of Pennsylvania joins twelve other millionaires in the U.S. Senate, creating the largest wealth cohort in the upper house. Republicans outnumber Democrats two to one, with diverse voting patterns and views amid speculation on influence in public service.
Police report eight members of the Day family found dead in a Three Rivers house near Montreal. Mrs Day and seven children aged one to 14 were killed likely by an axe. The father, Andrew Day, was found alive with a throat wound under investigation for possible involvement.
Senator Brookhart called for a clean-up of President Hoover's cabinet urging Brig. Gen. Suddiey Butler of the Marines be named head of the key enforcement forces. He criticized the appointment of Andrew W. Melton as chief probation enforcement officer and urged stronger law enforcement across the administration.
Over a hundred Corry Dairymen attended a successful Saturday gathering at Maccabees hall after an oyster dinner hosted by G L Fydealer Boyd Spencer. H E Aikens spoke on economical milk production and GL B activities, while R Agno of Rome discussed reducing mille surplus and methods to aid farmers, with community singing and musical offerings enhancing the event.
Two Canadian pilots and an aircraft mechanic left Winnipeg toward Seattle to join a broader search for Ben Bielson, an American airman, and his mechanic Nar Bor Lang near the Bering Strait. Capt. B. W. Broatch and T. M. Reid will fly, with G. I. Mews as the mechanic and Capt. C. A. Oaks overseeing the expedition.
Four states pursue Fred Dane, alias Fred Burke, leader of a bank robbery gang. After a traffic dispute, Dane killed Patrolman Charles Skelly in St. Joseph, Mich. He fled across towns and counties, leaving a trail of weapons and $919,850 in bonds stolen from a Jefferson, Wis. bank. Authorities traced the cache to Dane's Lake Shore Drive mansion as the manhunt expanded.
Transatlantic fliers Lt Col Tadeo Lurre Borges and Capt Leon Challe reported steady progress toward Brazil after leaving Seville Spain. Radio signals showed strong contact near Fernando Noronha as they crossed toward the South Atlantic, with an estimated 2410 miles covered and 1500 miles of water remaining to the Brazilian coast.
Rockford, DL December 16. Miss Conilia Gummersheimer, 85, a Rockford High School teacher, was found dead in her apartment after two uninvited guests left about 1:30 a.m. December 8. Authorities say she was struck by an iron pipe. the two guests’ names are not released. Police are investigating the motive and circumstances.
Radio listeners tune through the evening with WIZ at 6 p.m. Mormon Tabernacle Choir, 7:30 p.m. Roxy and his gang, WEAF at 9:30 p.m. The Gypsies and the General Motors Hour, then 10:80 p.m. The Empire Builders on the WIZ network.
Erie officers detained Dee Us-Sisla Samehis and three others after World War II veteran Sebastian Brunner was killed and Oliver Duncan wounded in a Rose restaurant dispute. Police found a .32 caliber revolver and a length of pipe. investigation links mayors to a prior bootleg war and a pool hall shooting.
The City Council plans to approve on third reading the tax levy for next year at 12 1 8 mills and reduce the 1929 assessment by 13 2 mills, with appropriations for 1930. Action on the tax levy and budget bills will lead the agenda as the current administration nears its end. expect a brief session with limited business. A special meeting will follow later in the month to clear bills before the new administration sworn in Monday.
Henry Wilson of Murat Avenue Wal faced assault and battery charges Friday night. He was placed under a $500 bond to keep the peace and arraigned Saturday before Alder man G M Gordon. Prosecution by Paul Kelsey and stepson Me Saxton of Jame town noted.
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