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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1927

Page

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Rough Seas Delay Rescue of Entombed Men

A harrowing report details the Marion Parker case as police chase the "Fox" killer across Los Angeles. Dozens of suspects were questioned, some released, with a $100,000 reward fueling the search. Police tracked a brutal, elusive killer amid bloodied clues and a nationwide dragnet. Local and federal investigators extended their hunt, examining hotels, apartments, and evidence linked to the crime.

Dan Campbell United Press Los Angeles Marion Parker Ely Amui Siley Hinton Astra Phe Niin Gaylord Barnaman Tie William Lowis Lis Haughtar Ivors Welvastil Marion Tlysign Parke Va Fort Westlake Park Herman Cline Parker California

Five Die in Oil Stove Explosion in Michigan

Unitea Press reports a fatal oil stove blast at Floyd Conine home in Battle Creek, Michigan, killing five and injuring others including Mia Mary Crain and the Conine children. A kerosene lit stove caused the explosion spreading flames to coats and a fire box, with bystanders attempting rescues.

Unitea Press Crewe Mich Floyd Conine Mia Mary Crain

Salvation Army to distribute sixty Christmas baskets

The Salvation Army will give three hundred sixty dinners and Christmas baskets to the city’s poor this season. Captain Reif says the baskets, plus toys, will be distributed on Saturday December 1 and the charity will host a Christmas entertainment on Monday December 26. Local merchants and Hew Products Co are aiding with food items and donations. others are urged to contribute.

Salvation Army Reif Captain Best Hew Products Company John Ward City Market Central Market Fluth Candy A. Ausenthimer Bakery A. Ausenthimer Bakery, 25 Joayes Ob Ywead Warner Dairy Mille Malia

Panhandler Arrested After Repeated Begging On Street

Police detained a panhandler late Saturday after he annoyed several pedestrians. Ordered from the alley earlier by Chief Tipton, he returned to beg again and was jailed this morning.

Tipton

City merchants fund Christmas tree lights scheme

Enterprising merchants financed the pinging of Christmas trees along Center Street to enhance the business district. Thieves stole twenty two small lights and a tree from North and South Center streets Saturday night into Sunday morning. Police pursue suspects and hope to secure jail terms to deter such acts.

Ion North Center South Center Street

Norris Opens Fire On Hearst In Open Letter

United Press reports Sen George Norris of Nebraska issued an open letter accusing William Randolph Hearst of dishonor and fabricating documents about a Mexican plot to bribe US senators. Norris called Hearst papers forged and claimed they aimed to stir anti Mexican sentiment and protect Hearst financial interests in Mexico.

United Press Washington George Norris Nebr William Randolph Hearst Senate Winong Hearst Newspapers Calles Mexico U.S Norris Jeter Hearst Norris Norvis

Kiwanis Holiday Party Plans Amid Auto Accident Report

Kiwanis Club members finalize arrangements for their annual Christmas luncheon and party at a hotel. The crowd gathers as clubs across North America prepare festive activities to aid the underprivileged, including clothing drives, orphanage visits, and gifts for hospitals and churches.

Shamburg Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Clubs Kiwanians Henry C. Heintz J. Atlanta Georgia Kiwan|a International

Oil City Trio Narrowly Escapes Wreck Near Shambur

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Nollinger of Oil City and Mrs. Mary Nollinger of Corry escaped serious injury when their Oakland sedan skidded and overturned in a ditch at Foggan’s Corners near Shambur. Brakes reportedly frozen after a recent wash. no one was hurt though the car was badly wrecked and towed to Oil City.

Leo Nollinger Oil City Mary Nollinger Corry Nollinger Foggan Bear Shambur Oakland Nllinger OM City

Dale Bunnell Recovers From Severe Burns

Dale Bunnell of Route 8 was discharged from Corry hospital after sustaining severe burns to the face and hands about four weeks ago. The injury occurred while working on a car in a garage on the farm when a machine tool caused a fire during an attempt to extinguish it.

Dale Bunnell Route 8 Corry Hospital Bunnell

City Council Meets Tonight in Municipal Building

City council members withhold a regular meeting as they prepare for the session in the municipal building. Tonight’s agenda includes approval of levy and appropriation ordinances and notes the last regular meeting for Councilmen Brow and Howard who retire this year.

Tita Councilymen

No Relief Seen From Cold Wave

Pittsburgh weather officials announced Western Pennsylvania will face little relief from the cold wave on Wednesday. Meteorologist W. S. Brotzman said the mercury in Pittsburgh fell to degrees above zero and is expected to stay low under clear skies. Snowy conditions persist as Mars surties are forecast to deepen the blanket of snow with another drop in temperatures tonight.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Brotzman Brotaman

Cooperation Sought to Relieve Mail Rush at Post Office

Postmaster C S Bentley announces that city carriers will make only two trips daily beginning tomorrow for the rest of the week to ease Christmas mail volume. Patrons are urged to avoid phone inquiries, face large mailings, and place greeting cards like those 12 or more in one parcel. Office hours extend with the money order window open late and the stamp window staying open until evening.

C.S. Bentley

Elks Plan Holiday Party and Tree Display

The Elks lodge plans a Christmas party for city children next Monday afternoon. Two large trees will be erected and decorated in front of the club home, with final arrangements to be settled at tonight's committee meeting. James Klinger, confined by illness on Grove Street, is reportedly improving and able to sit up briefly each day.

ELKS Carty Lodge James Klinger Grove Street

Fliers Hard at Work on Endurance Flight Record

In San Francisco on December 19 the tri motor Spirit of California neared the halfway point in an attempt to set a new world endurance record. Captain Charles Klingsford-Smith and Lieut. George Pond faced concerns over fuel life while the Southern Cross, piloted by Kingsford-Smith and Mills, reported after 18 hours aloft that all was well and the craft was in good shape as it carried on toward a possible record.

United Press San Francisco Calif Kingsford Smith Pond Southern Cross Sd Southern Cross San Jose Thomas Eadie Navy Coast Guard Paulding Jadie Kane Tony Eadie Jong

Meadville Rail Officials Pledge Cooperation on Crossing Delays

Meadville division Erie Railroad officials met with Mayor O W Bracken and City Solicitor to discuss blocking crossings and train movements. They pledged cooperation to improve rail conditions, noting possible continued use of a pusher engine through winter months to ease westbound grade problems.

Meadville Meadville Division Erie Railroad O. W. Bracken Cly So- Vicktor Bukine Kinould B.J. Edmunds Mr. Johnson P .T) England Ruiload Bracken Solleitor Iin Eaid

Mrs Florence Rhodes Plans Daytona Beach Winter Stay

Mrs Florence Rhodes will save this evening for Daytona Beach Fish to spend the winter. She expects to retire homesbout April 1st. M Rich has returned home from a two weeks business visit in Deans Oro Wiita and Canada.

Florence Rhodes Daytona Beach M. Rich Deansoro Wiita Canada

Six Believed Still Alive in Torpedo Room

United Press dispatch from Provincetown Mass reports the Navy racing to save the remaining sailors aboard the sunken submarine S-4. Efforts include pumping air and lightening the vessel, while tugs tow pontoons to buoy the wreck, as crews work to reach any survivors before conditions worsen.

United Press Star Otis Peabody Swift Provincetown Mass United States Navy Provincetown Batnor Cnpial Brooklyn N. C Elie

Divers Reach Trapped S-4 Crew In Damaged Submarine

A dramatic rescue effort unfolds as Navy divers communicate with the S 4 crew trapped inside a sunken submarine off Provincetown. The hammer taps relay dire questions and bleak updates, with hopes to reach the men before toxic conditions make breathing impossible.

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