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08 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1928
Page
1
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Debates on coal strike probe and Lindbergh in Cuba frame a busy Washington scene as Pennsylvania soft coal fields are set for a House hearing. Reps Casey Laguardia argue for investigation and government intervention to settle the long strike, with hearings planned Friday and calls for action by Treasury and mining operators. In Corry, Kiwanis Rotary and Corry Motor Club rally support for Sparta road improvements, with county commissioners promising aid when funds allow.
The board meets to review bids for auditorium changes per abatement department recommendations led by A W McCoy Meadville and to price wiring upgrades in classrooms. Up for consideration are door relays exit devices and other safety and facility improvements, with a regular monthly session likely to discuss the work and bids.
Two young boys implicated in a wave of church arsons in South Boston led police to more fires at Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Peter’s Lithuanian Church. McDonough, 14, confessed he started one blaze to fund money for a school. another youth cited lighting matches to escape poverty. Total damage neared $150,000 as investigators pursued the mystery.
Local merchants and business men gathered at Hotel Corry for a banquet and meeting to establish the Corry Credit Exchange. Worth Hammond presided as president with E Downe vice president F E York secretary W Parker treasurer and directors Milan Waller O A Stennett Stanley Nichols J L Spreaman Ralph Fogle and Charles Selsie. Ray Hall of New Castle outlined operations and will assist in starting the local organization remarks and dinner were well received by about forty five attendees. The Larsal orchestra provided music during the meal.
D B Heiner announces deputized internal revenue staff will assist taxpayers in city locations from March 2 to 3. Deputy Cousins will be in Erie February 28 to March 1 and other towns through March, with Deputy M C Quay operating in Erie February 11 to March 15. The Journal plans a tips series guiding taxpayers on filing returns.
En route home from the Raymond Stamina Plant Clyda Ghote slips on an icy walk at Fourth Avenue breaking his right ankle. He received medical attention and remained at home for rest with limited mobility expected.
Scores of Jettera pour into the Journal daily for the Add-a-Ling Limerick contest conducted by the paper. The Readership, especially the young vendors, submit replies each morning. Linovicks appear on page 7. Two Rex tickets and a $5 mug prize are offered. winners to be announced next Monday.
Indiana governor Ed Jackson faces trial amid a probe of political corruption. He is accused of offering former Governor Warren T. McCray ten thousand dollars to appoint a Marion County prosecutor favorable to Jackson, a plan allegedly aided by Robert J. Mays and George W. Coffin who will be tried separately.
Three Corry cases appeared before the county court grand jury during the February term. Prosecutors indicated no indictments would be returned today. Maguire and Fokert faced liquor law violations tied to Eckert's raided speakeasy. Sloan, charged with larceny, allegedly shoplifted from Byarett and Steel and peddled stolen goods afterward.
New York February 8 American Sliger Bertning Co announced it would omit its quarterly dividend of 1.25 dollars on common stock. The regular quarterly dividend on preferred stock was not declared.
Swarthmore Chautauqua guarantors are urged to attend a 7:30 PM meeting at the Municipal Building auditorium. R B McKinnie, concert director, will present a brief address and outline features of the proposed summer program. An important message awaits all guarantors.
Perry Parker, father of Marion Parker, testifies in Los Angeles as prosecutors near resting their case against Edward Hickman. He recounts meeting Hickman after the slayings and disclosing the ransom of 1500 dollars, while police recount Hickman's capture after a California manhunt.
A Pennsylvania judge, J M Langham, told the Senate his statement denying abuse of injunction powers in the bituminous coal strike was submitted today. Senator Reed of Pennsylvania presented the statement in response to charges raised last week by Senator Johnson of California against Langham's court action.
Tonight schedule shows WEAR and WAZ Hoole with programs from six cities. Operas include L Elisir D Amore on Hoole up to 10 p.m. EST. Variety Hour and Opera Hour appear on WOR with two broadcasts, and Columbia Foundation listings close the lineup.
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh in the Spirit of St. Louis lifts off from Port-au-Prince on a 700 mile hop to Havana. He plans a course through the Windward Passage then toward Guantanamo and an airline run to Havana, fixing a leaky valve en route. Crowds watch as Haitians praise the famed flyer.
Republican candidate Lowden files petition for ballot spot in Illinois primary. Secretary of State Emmerson holds petitions in office as court injunction binds public disclosure. This marks the opening of the second stage of the campaign.
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