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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1928

Page

1

Fragmented Local Notice From Morning Chronicle

Fragmentary OCR reads a local notice with unreadable sections. The readable part mentions a municipal action and a deadline but lacks key names places and dates.

Fall River Fire Sparks Rehabilitation Plans In City

New England mill city of Fall River faced paralyzing damage from a blaze that may exceed seven to twenty five million dollars. City officials met by lamplight and outlined immediate rehabilitation while bankers reassured deposits. Merchants Association pledged aid to burned-out owners as hundreds of workers and business leaders prepared to rebuild.

New England Mill City United Press Pall River Masy New England Tampa Hement Munday Merchants’ Association Ball River Sears Inxensa Lefeat Pocasnnet Mills Zesat Milling Company

Junior Class Card Party Planned for February Ninth

A committee including Stiller Shoop Helen Grae Merrick Kath ering Plorence Desmond and Marfatt Wolford is arranging a card party at the Hotel Corry on Thursday evening February 9 sponsored by the Corry High School Junior Class Reserve seats by committee members. The event features Valentine decorations prizes refreshments and proceeds for the Junior Class fund.

Stiller Shoop Helen Grae Merrick Kathering Plorence Desmond Marfatt Wolford Corry

W. B. A. Plans Washington Birthday Celebration

At Inet evening meeting the W B A planned a Washington birthday event set for February 21 at Maccabee Hall. The program will include appropriate activities, a reception with officer installation, and testimonials. The evening will feature a dancing party.

Washington Inet George Washingon Maccabee Hall

Chamberlin wrecks plane in endurance attempt

Clarence Chamberlin and co pilot Rogers Williams survived a wreck at Byrd Field during an endurance flight plan to set a world record. The Kelcly loaded craft struck a wing tip after takeoff, injuring Chamberlin slightly with a burned hand while Williams escaped uninjured. Repairs and salvage were ordered as officials said the crash was not blamed on crew or aircraft.

Unba Richmond Clarence Chamberlin Ler Rogers Williams Byrd ‘Field Chamberlin Spectatora Stur Martine New Yorke Chambelin

Roosevelt Highway Stays Name Despite Change Talk

Roosevelt Highway Association executive committee met at Wellsboro and unanimously opposed any name change. Plans include erecting ten large directional signs along the route. Bradford County backed change proposals while Sayre discussed naming it Wilmot Highway in honor of David Wilmot.

Roosevelt Highway Association Roosevelt High Way Assolciation Wellsboro New York State Bradford County Sayre Wilmot David Wilmot The Highway Association Fox Kane Dhroupe New York City

Rebekah Card Party Proves Fine Affair

Seven tables for bridge and eleven for Five Hundred filled the 1 0 0 hall last evening under Lady Franklin Rebekah Longe. Helen Johnson and others won bridge prizes while Five Hundred went to Mrs Oseay Write and Glenn Gates. A committee served sandwiches cakes and coffee at 11 o clock. Street gutters opened by Street Commissioner Edward Harrington after a February thaw.

Franklin Rebekah Helen Johnson Clarence Willis Hazel Sample Oseay Glenn Gates Victor Orn Goes Ito

Hold-up attempt on Washington Street ends in struggle

Police investigated an attempted hold-up near Safelock on Washington Street. Lee Spoon of Columbus was accosted by a man who struck him and tried to wrest his coat. Spoon wrestled the assailant, who fled toward Cooley store, leaving the pipe knocked from Spoon’s mouth at the scene. Authorities found no trace of the attacker.

Easu Washington Street Lee Spoon Columbus Spoon Lear Cooley Sponn

Levine flight is delayed in New York business news

Charles A. Levine’s venture faces a delay as Miss Mabel Bath, “the diamond queen,” delays departure to await Manhattan store openings. Miss Hol waits, then Levine plans to continue to Cuba via Wilmer Stutte, en route to South America.

United Press Roosevelt Pihld Charles A. Levine Mabel Bath Levine

Man Held For Court On Larceny Charge At County Seat

D Cramer, employed on Fast Columbus Ave, is held on $2,000 bond for appearance before the west term of county court on a larceny charge. He is accused of stealing $28 from Alice Grosby of Columbus on December 19. A flock of blackbirds was seen near Menard St Pierre on Mast Columbia. Weather outlook for the next two months suggests changes.

D.cramer Columbus Ave County Colre G. H Gordon Hill Cramer Alice Grosby Columby Ysl Menard St. Pierre Columbia

Leaders Abandon Tax Legislation Faces Setbacks

United Press report from Washington notes Republican leaders resist tax reduction this year due to fiscal complications. Democrats seek larger reductions and propose riders, while revenue declines and 1927 downturn complicate passage. Senate Finance holds the bill, with March 16 timing to wait for income tax returns.

Thomasi L. Stokes United Press Washington Rep Hawley Ore House Ways and Means Committee Boulder Dam Green Towa Fie Senate Finance Committee Senate

Lindbergh heads to Dominican Republic voyage begins

United Press reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departed at 11 A M aboard Spirit of St Louis for San Domingo on a seven mile overwater leg from Porto Rico. The trip continues to Haiti then the Pan American Conference in Havana. Also notes Saint Blase feast observances and local bankruptcy notices in Corry.

United Press San Jan Charles A. Lindbergh Spirit of Hayun

United States Open to Submarine Ban Treaty

Secretary of State Kellogg told the House Foreign Relations Committee the United States is willing to sign a treaty prohibiting submarine use. He endorsed Rep Fortingham of Massachusetts in backing a resolution to outlaw submarines, which the panel was considering.

United Press Washington Kellogg House Foreign Relations United States Forthingham Repn Mass

Arrests Expected in Mine Riot Probe at Bruceton and Broughton

Gov. John S. Fisher's inquiry into gun battles in Bruceton and Broughton mines rushes forward. Capt Jacob Maul leads state police in a broad investigation, with many arrests anticipated and school safety measures at Broughton Public School under police protection.

United Press Pittsburgh John S. Fisher Bruceton Broughton Jacob Maul Butler State Police State Capitol Broughton Public School Maulk Deaks Pittsburgh Terminal Company Miso

Former Corry Resident Dies in Jamestown

Word reached Corry of the death of Mrs. Sarah Lockwood widow of Thomas Lockwood at her daughter Mrs A L Bush home in Jamestown N Y She had been ill for years and unconscious for three months She formerly resided on East Wayne Street in Corry The body will be brought to Corry for burial Monday afternoon after funeral services in Jamestown at one o clock A brief service will be held at the mausoleum here at 8 80 o clock Monday.

Sarah Lockwood Thomas Lockwood A. L. Bush Jamestown East Wayne Street Bush Corry

Safford and wife killed in Dunkirk crossing accident

William J. Safford and his wife died in a crossing collision near Dunkirk Ohio as their car was struck by a train. The bodies were sent to Springfield Ohio for the funeral with relatives traveling from Corry and North East to attend.

William J. Safford Ana Lonny Safford Ohio Dirdkirk Jgenton Relativ

Prison Break Ends in Guard's Death at State Prison

In Trenton on February 4 Joseph Tinney center-keeper and guard Harry Baxter 33 were killed and inmate Frank Winski or Warkowski surrendered after an attempted escape. Baxter was shot while climbing a rope over the outer wall and died in the prison hospital. The scene occurred as inmates were awakened five minutes after the break was begun.

United Press Trenton Josep Tintley Harry Baxter Frank Wimlowski Baxter Warkowski Escipe Fom Lake Acerca Joseph McChesney Mac Tinney Aullet

Order Sale of Erie Rum Running Ship

The steam boat Buth was condemned by Judge Schoonmaker in federal court and ordered sold. The government alleged cargo included 60 cases of whiskey and Canadian ale shipped from Loganport to Tric, Pa. The vessel, licensed as a shipping craft, was ordered to sale at Eye dock with a report due by March 2.

Anies Press Pittsburgh Schoonmaker Céderal Court Loganportt Canada Tric Eye Dock Hw Sale

French fliers aim for New Orleans on nonstop Atlantic hop

The French aviators Coates and Joseph Le Brix launched at 7 08 AM from Valbuena on a non stop flight to New Orleans. They planned a route via Tampico then up the coast to Brownsville where they would meet a U S squadron.

New Orleans Rhode Mexico Joben Island Coates Joseph le Brix

Governor Pothier Dies Hope Fades in Rhode Island

By voice of WOONSOCKET B L Feb 4 Hope for the recovery of Governor Adam J Pothier of Rhode Island critically ill at his home here was virtually abandoned today. Shortly before 1 AM Me Alten A Weeden the physician in charge announced that the aged governor's condition was very bad and that death was merely a matter of time.

Voice of Woonsocket B. L Adam J. Pothier Rhode Island

Oil Chief Stewart Ordered Before Senate Habeas Action

Washington February 4. Robert W. Stewart held in contempt and to be granted a writ of habeas corpus to appear before the Senate Teapot Dome inquiry. McGrain and deputies await the copy to proceed. Friends claim Stewart faced a summons but debate over contempt and action continued in the Senate committee.

Stewart Senate United Press Washington Robert WL Stewart Lesrigg Wirl Cuyerd McGrain Stewart Siid Hia Nord Pit New York Bailey Lowing Sergeamrnt Arms Pavil Bary Senhtor Watufi Mantuni Ie Teapol Dome Miowusston Mien Walsh Wick Cecil Juniour Ui Prdors Grand Jury Senate Walals Aveoud Stewart Asl

No clue to Elgin Station burglary details emerge

RR Detectives continue active inquiry after a burglary at Elgin Station. Little of value appears missing besides a pair of boots and scattered papers. entry noted via forced window. Investigators seek suspects while evidence at the scene is examined.

Elgin Station Huis Sloatin Railroad Puirgiris Ager Fle Toce Jay Aetternoon

Radio listings and opera broadcasts across networks

Tonight's schedule highlights five top radio features with stations WNAO Chicago Civic Opera and WJZ linking to The Merry Widow and Aida. Other programs include Studio variety blocks on WEAF and NBG Hookey, plus a National Press Club dedication by President Coolidge with Ered Blanty and Frank B. Noyes.

WNAO Goaton Chicago Civic Opera Aida RCA Hour Voor Quintet Drakes WIZ National Press Chuir Coolidge Ered Blanty B. Noyes

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