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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1929

Page

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Cold Europe Deaths Marks Week as Trains Are Halted

United Press reports exceptionally cold weather across Europe causing major travel disruptions. Epidemics in England and Budapest claim many lives while wolves starve and threaten Balkan towns. Baltic ships trapped, rescue efforts under way as rivers freeze and rail lines are snowbound. Warsaw notes 63 below zero in Poland as Thrace trains fight to move.

United Press London Europe New South Wales Athens Jannini Baltic Sea Te Daly Mull Berlin Copenhagen Rue- ¢Ven Baltic Gérntat Schleswig-Holsteit Earlien Berlin Lufthansa Susy Stiller Rhine Elbe Vienna Orisatel Constantinople Simpton Express Thrace May Coun Wer Poland Warsaw Craponte

Mexican President Escapes Bomb Attack After Train Wreck

Mexico City reports a disturbed weekend as Portes Gil travels by a luxurious presidential train struck by a bomb near Comonfort. An unexploded device found in Agron Saenz office, and violence across the capital left many wounded. Police detained about 20 near the wreck as troops hunted the attackers. Saenz, a leading candidate, faces scrutiny as elections near.

Y Gesford Fine United Press Mexico City Mexico Emilio Portes Gil Agron Saenz Jose de Leon Toral Portes Gil Helvily Comonfort Cinconcilla Bo Tile Pajosi Piney Caves Tamfullpad Dubles Suigdeador Anson Sainz Sainz Wan Obregon Cutles

Building Fund Benefit Supper Planned in Corry Club

At a Corry Woman's Club meeting led by Mrs. Charles Stewart plans emerged for the Building Fund. A supper will be served Monday evening February 25 in the Masonic Hall from 6 to 7. Tickets are from club members. A magazine and paper sale and other programs are arranged with details to be announced.

Corry Woman'alub Charles Stewart Masonic Hall

Today’s Five Best Radio Features Highlights

The World Today on WEAF with James G. MacDonald, World feature at 8:30 p m. Thea tre studio program on the network at 9 30 p m. Lu stegia Bori soprano and Eugene Goossens conduct at 9 80 p m on WAR. Tallor ing movie program at 9 80 p m on WOR. Opera Secret of Suzanne with Romalia Wolf and Frederiale Baer at 11 00 p m on WRAP.

WEAF the World Today James G. MacDonald Lustegia Bori Andugene Goossens WOR Secret of Suzanne Romalia Wolf Frederiale Baer

Two Killed in Engine Blast in Pittsburgh

Fire at a stove incident fatally burned Ciles Johnson aged 55 of 45 South Burrow atreal North Baat while preparing breakfast. He died at St Vincent's hospital after neighbors extinguished the blaze. A A Brennett, visiting Pittsburgh, returned home today.

Erib Phur Aday Ciles Johnson South Burrow

Peace Ended Between Italy and Vatican After 58 Years

Rome reports the formal conclusion of peace between Italy and the Vatican at noon in St. Peter's. Mussolini signed for Italy and Gasperri for the Holy See as thousands cheered, flags waved, and the Papal state’s sovereignty was affirmed amid jubilation.

Thomas Morgan United Press Rome Vatican Italy St. John Latheran Palace Ieee Latheran Praige Eaugl Tiiill Impia Benito Mussolini Traly Pietro Sardinal Gasperri Holy See Landa Cerretti Giorgio Mamell Mussolini Alessandro Surdi

Carroll on Trial in Erie County Court

The first of two local cases at the February term of Erie county criminal court was to be heard this afternoon with James Carroll, known as Bull, arraigned on robbery charges. Carroll was arrested months ago after a complaint by James McBride of Garter Hill who said he was beaten and robbed. The grand jury returned the case last week. Chief of Police Tipton and Patrolman Brown were to testify for the commonwealth. The Corry case, Steve Tinka charged with liquor law violations, will be taken up later in the week. Tinka was indicted by the grand jury last week.

Erie County Criminal Court Fiie James Carroll Bull Carroll James McBride Garter Hill True Hill Hile Tipton Patrolan Brown Erie Zarroll Accord Corry Steve Tinka Evie Tinka Iast Weels

Man questioned in death linked to Ohio woman transfer

Samuel Johnson, 50, was questioned in Columbus about the death of Elizabeth Bailey known as Lizzie Mahoney in Claysville Pa. after she moved all her property to him on January 7, the detectives report.

United Press Columbus Ohio Samuel Johnson Elizabeth Bailey Claysville

Two Corry Girls Injured In Auto Accident

Two Corry girls Miss Bonita Clark of Worth Street and Miss Arietle Gates of Grove Street were treated at Union City Hospital after a car overturned on the highway. Clark had a scalp wound while Gates suffered cuts to the leg arm and nose. both were discharged after treatment. Details on the driver and other occupants were not learned.

Corry Union City Tion Gity Waterford

Local Agent Secures Major Group Insurance Contract

Theo P Williams of Equitable Life Assurance Society has won a large group insurance contract covering about 2500 employees of the Associated Spring Company and the Raymond Manufacturing Company in multiple plants. The policy, valued in the four to five million dollar range, includes life health and accident coverage with weekly disability payments, based on salaries. Announcement brings welcome benefits to local plant workers as details unfold from Williams’s visit to the home office.

Theo P. Williams Associated Spring Co Equitable Life Assurance Society United States Given & Corry Spring Company Citie Raymond Manus ‘Factiring Company Thin City Associated, Cain, Vill Inouration Plus de Tall Bolas Willem Nany Batwéer E&iployes Hgve Williams Maward A. Wooda

Odds and ends for Congress in closing days

Washington Feb 11 Odds and ends of the legislative vanguard before Hoover's inauguration three weeks away focus on final railroad consolidation legislation. Senate Interstate Commerce Committee faces opposition as Chairman Watson aims to report the bill amid internal disputes. Some favor a modification to let the commission draft a national consolidation plan, optional for railroads to follow.

United Press Washington Congress Hoover Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Watson Senate Interstate Commierc Interstate Commerce Committee Sackett Kentucky Commission

Terror Reign in Atlanta Ends with Arrest

Atlanta police halted a daylong secret search by arresting a 22 year old married man named Alvin Eugene Merritt who had allegedly attacked at least 60 women and girls. Authorities say Merritt confessed or was identified by victims as the assailant who robbed and threatened them at gunpoint in secluded areas.

United Press Atlanta Alvin Eugene Meritt Merritt Wayomen

Benefit Card Party Tuesday at 15 Tan Frederick Street

Mrs yw A Steen and ai via Whittlesey finalize plans for a benefit bridge party to aid the Lillian Guild. The event occurs Tuesday evening at 15 Tan Frederick Street with reservations growing, play begins at 8 o'clock, prizes awarded, and refreshments served.

Yw. A. Steen Ana Ai Whittlesey Tan Frederick Street Lillian Guild

School Board Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

Acrogwiar education meeting announced for the Corry Public Library to discuss trustees. The session will be held Wednesday evening in the library offices, with an afternoon meeting of the board of trustees noted.

Ie Board of Trustees Corry Public

Reparations Congress Faces Key Working Phase

Representatives from seven nations gather to set terms for postwar reparations. The group keys on appointing a chair and shaping discussions for Germany and the Allies. Talks aim to reconcile payments under the Dawes plan with German capacity while seeking a mutually satisfactory settlement.

Webb Miller United Press Paris Germany Berlin Frankewent Chelrsnam Owen D. Young Young Coolidge Dawes Whlen Gerrisa

Ash Wednesday Observances Begin Lenten Season at Two Churches

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday services at Sir Thomas and St Elizabeth's Catholic churches. Ashes will be distributed at both morning and evening masses. The season runs until Easter with fast days and abstinence rules in effect, banning dances and similar entertainments. Bishop Marie Gannon issues guiding letter for observances.

Sir Thomas St. Elizabeth's

Ninety Three Autoists Lose Licenses In Week

The Highway Department announced the week ended February 7 that 93 drivers had licenses revoked. Of them, 25 failed sobriety tests, 48 for larceny, 19 tied to fatal accidents, eight for transporting liquor, six for reckless driving, four for failing to file accident reports, and three linked to fatal crashes.

Highway Department

State Highway Program Still Unformulated Chief Officials Debate

The unformulated road plan dominates the 18th session as lawmakers push to define a revenue department and fiscal policy. Governor Walker favors timely revenue measures while legislators weigh highway funding, gas tax changes, and construction priorities for the next biennium. The outcome hinges on forming a coherent revenue department and a clear highway program.

Burns Fatal to Northeast Man

A brakeman on the New York Central Railroad, lustly 20 1b C A Pisher, was injured when a locomotive exploded near Garson Woods six miles south of Ashtabula. The engineer and fireman, both from Cleveland, were killed. Fisher suffered cuts and bruises. Engineer William Baumgardner, 47, lived at 874 East 150th Street. fireman Lewis Hibbs, of 825 East 14th Street, Cleveland.

Cleveland

Farmer's Accident on Farm Ends with Finger Injury

A farmer named Mr. King's right index finger was badly cut while cutting wood on his farm this morning. He was attended by Dr. John Kibler, who hopes to save the finger.

A. v. Sang B.D Mr. King John ©. Kibler

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