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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1927

Page

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Woman Fatally Hurt by Engine Crossing Crash

Two accidents near Warren left one dead and three injured as a streetcar engineer collided with a vehicle and a separate trucking incident at Glade crossing. Gustafson, Swanken, and Stewart were treated for injuries while Catherine Anjachor died from crash injuries at Warren Hospital.

Warren Supt. Johns Engihone Brik Ronaye Pennsylvania Mirren Ostur Fy, Guktutaon Kane Linn Ewandot Ludlow Ileannatte Stewart Johns Renovo Glade Crossing Warren Hospital Gustafson Swanken Stewart Main Avenue Carl Sehisonem

Auditor General Plans Accelerated Pennsylvania Gas Tax Collection

Auditor General Edward Martin announced a plan to speed up Pennsylvania three cent gasoline tax collections. The state will be split into ten districts with C. E. Carothers leading the effort and each district serving about 5,000 dealers. Philadelphia and Allegheny counties form parts of districts nine and separate divisions.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Edward Martin Philadelphia County Allegheny County No. 3 Carbon Monroe Schuylieill Leni Berks Northampton Plies Lackenwanna Latzerne Montour Wayne Columbia Bradford Busquevins Ioga Wyoming Sullivan Counties Ty Snyder Northumberland Perry Lyegming Adams Jumaata Huntingdon Franklin Pulton Clinton Mittin Centre Union Indiana Cameron Clearfield Bedford Blair Bik Cam Firls Somerset Jefferson Potter Fayette, Armatrong Weatmansland Washington Grecia Lawrences Beaver Allegheny Butler Counties Clarion, McKean, Trio Vennnes Menor, Warren, Forest Ah” Cuswfors

Corry Young Man Hurt in Fall at Theatre Site

Dustin Butters, a Corry resident employed at the Colonel Drake theatre site, fell from a wall to the basement floor, puncturing his side with a hammer handle and injuring his intestines. He underwent an operation and remains in Ol City Hospital, likely to be confined for some time. The accident occurred during a 75 foot boom setup. several workers narrowly escaped injury as the beam crashed to the ground.

Dustin Butters C. Buttery Ust Wayne Street Corry Boyles Ol City Hospital Butters Colonel Drake Ou Glty OW City Ib Wis Tan Alendy Althopeh Hopital Thera

Congress Adjourns for Holidays as Tax Bill Moves Forward

Congress ends ten days of the new session for Christmas recess. The tax reduction bill, about 289 million dollars, is halfway through and hearings will begin after the holidays in the Senate Finance Committee. The House pursues food relief proposals and authorizes public works spending, while investigations into forged Mexican state papers and other items proceed.

United Press Washington Congress House Senate Finance Committee Senate Smith Nay Vare Catisor W. R. Hearst Power Combine Senate Interstate Commerce Committee MacMaster Hearst

West Main Park Miniature Trees Lit in Illumination

Merle Yarnetson of the local electric firm completed wiring on the miniature trees along West Main Street. The trees debut last evening with a bright display, and the large city park pine was also lit with colorful lights illuminated last night.

Merle Yarnetson Local Electrica: Con West Main Atrest

Jealous suitor kills widow and shoots himself in tristate affair

A wealthy widow Isabele James Shelaker becomes the center of a fatal love triangle with Frederick Plant, a small-salaried salesman and father of two. Plant dies, Shelaker survives, and detectives verify a second man’s entry into the romance. The tragedy ends with Shelaker’s self-inflicted gunshot as doctors fight to save him.

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Floyd Hewitt Death Sentence Upheld by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court denied a motion for leave to file a petition in error in the case of Floyd Hewitt 17 of Con Heal County verdicts upheld for the murder of Fred Brown. The ruling confirms the electric chair death sentence imposed by the Manon County Court of Appeals.

Floyd Hewitt Conheal Boy Little Fred Brown Supreme Court Bia Manon~ Ing County

Moffatt to Speak at St John's Day Banquet in Kane

Dr J A Moffatt of Kane will deliver the St John’s Day banquet address at the Masonic Temple on North Center Street next Tuesday evening. Rev J A Martin will also speak, with Larsons Orchestra providing music and Harry Smith as toastmaster.

Kane T. A. Moffatt Masonic Temple North Center Street Temple Moffatt Rotary Club J. A. Martin Piest Presbyterian Church Westfield Larson GC. 1 Weir Harry Smith Knights Templar Janiary Clarence Commandery Warren Commandery Red Cross Malta

Court Grants Order Halting Impeachment in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City on December 24 an injunction halted steps toward impeachment of Governor Henry Johnston. The district court restrained insurgents from impeachment actions and barred House members from filing pay claims while blocking state officials from recognizing certain legislative claims.

United Press Oklahoma City Olkla Odahome le

Sweep inquiry opens into Warren fatal wreck

A Warren PA accident report details a boiler explosion aboard a locomotive near Warren on Tuesday morning. State and federal probes join coroner and railroad investigations. Passengers escaped injury except baggage man G BR Rickard and passenger J F Maltern. Coroner’s jury viewed bodies at Lutz Mortuary. remains sent to Brie. J Edward Metzgar, 40 years railroad veteran, dead. Mark Kerrick and family noted.

Warren Warren Mirror G. BR. Rickard Brie J. F. Maltern Hane George W Netzgar Tulsa Jonts Harold Earl Dorothy Erie C.J. Metzgar William G. B. Johnson Ohda George Laskey Niagara Falls N.Y Mark Kerrick Tidbute The Allroad

Pneumonia Fatal to Child in Spring Creek

Rovert Clark Jr., son of O H Clark of Spring Creek Pennsylvania, died at Corry hospital at 2 a m after a brief pneumonia illness. He was twelve, a seventh grade student at Spring Creek School taught by Mrs Cry. Survived by parents, three sisters and one brother. Funeral details to follow.

Rovert O. H. Clark Spring Creek Corry Hospital

Five Best Radio Features Tonight Across Stations

Radio listings show BELop or Hook up programs across multiple stations. Ada features WEAF Great Moments in History and operetta Prince of Pilsen on CNRO CNRQ at 8 and 8:30 PM. Moran and Mack headline Columbia Hour on WOR while Social Nours airs on WZ.

Be—Opers Ada WEAF Cnrm Montres CNRO CNRQ Prince of Pilsen Moran Mack WZ Hoole Social Nour

Seven Miners Die After Stiritz Mine Blast

Johnston City, Illinois December 21 Seven miners trapped by an explosion at the Cosevove Meehan coal mine in Stiritz were found dead underground on the 250 foot level more than a mile below the surface. The dead include Almus Lavender Jon Til Dave Anderson Mader Johnston Hh Charles Wyatt Jonder Marion William Jones loader Marion Tl George Grubbs loader White Ash Ml Fred Eagle loader Scottsboro Ii G Garrotto loader Stiritz Ui forman Mar-

United Press Johnston City Cosevove-Meehan Stirltz Almus Lavender Jon Til Dave Anderson Mader Johnston Charles Wyatt Jonder Marion William Jones Loader George Grubbs

Navy laxity in sub disaster sparks calls for safety gear

Rep. Griffin denounces the Navy for failing to provide submarine safety devices and salvage facilities. He cites German, French, and British practices and urges three measures including signal buoys grappling rings and salvage vessels. He seeks a full House inquiry after holidays to push safety legislation.

Thomas L. Stokes United Press Washington Navy Department Rep Griffin Dem House Naval Affairs Committee New York U. S Germany Maly France Congress Navy

Boom Mackey for Governor in 1930 Primaries

Philadelphia mayor Harry A. Mackey drew strong gubernatorial talk at a testimonis dinner in Philadelphia. Speakers praised his work on the workers compensation board and other roles, while Mackey did not confirm plans. The event drew more than 1700 attendees from across the state.

United Press Philadelphia Harry A. Mackey Mackey Wicely Hghest Workmen's Compensation Board The Feld

Man Resembling Suspect Eludes Authorities in L A Chase

In Los Angeles a man resembling Edward Hickman, linked to the Marion Parker case, eluded a four block chase through the business district. Police denied reports of Hickman’s capture and extended the hunt coast to coast with officers guarding roads to the Imperial Valley and checks in Chicago and Kansas City.

United Press Los Angeles Cal Edward Hickman Marion Parker Toda Hickman San Quentin Chicago J. Krlater Otse Hasslyn Krister Vay Herman Cli Pacific Coast Kansas City Imperial Valley

Harding Memorial Interment Follows Simple Service

In Marion Ohio on December 21 a quiet ceremony laid to rest President Warren G Harding and his wife. Close friends viewed as caskets were lowered into the Harding memorial tomb after interment in Marion cemetery the day before.

Harding New Memorial Tomb United Press Marion Warren G. Harding Marion Cemetery

Salvage Efforts Resume for Submarine S-4 Sinking

Provincetown dispatch reports diving operations were resumed as salvage crews sought to reach the S-4 crew trapped after the S-4 sank. The Falcon base ship and the Mallard and Lark were repositioned to offer a stable platform for divers, with rough seas delaying downing of salvage teams and Admiral Brumby conceding the chances of saving the six men were slim.

Provincetown Mass U.S. S Falcon Witte Provinceton S-4 Rejref Lark Mallard Les United Press Beatrie Tyueen Brumby Fae Yen

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