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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1927

Page

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U.S. Citizens In Danger In China And Nicaragua

U S citizens face dangers in China and Nicaragua as American naval squadrons and Marines stand ready for rapid action. About 1 200 marines depart from Hampton Roads to Nicaragua and China, with 200 more from Cuba and 200 more from San Diego bound for Corinto. The Chaumont carries 1 200 marines toward Shanghai to bolster protection and total Marines in the region rise to about 2 800, with sailors pushing total forces past 5 000. The State Department authorizes Matagalpa to be declared a neutral zone if actions threaten Americans. violence could extend to foreign settlements if protests worsen.

Carl D. Groat United Press Washington Phin Stewragon Todey Ad Marine Nicargua China San Diego Corinto Nicaragua Giantanamo Bay Cuba Learve Admiral Lather Hangchong Shanghai Liang Vonosne Hater Nicaedgus Matagalpa State Department Admiral Latimer Tor Matagilpa Caribbean Shiite Wai Hind

Noted Ohio educator to speak at High School meeting

Public urged to attend tonight's session at the Senior High School where Dr. Frank D. Slutz of Martine Park Dayton Ohio will discuss The Fundamentals of Progressive Education The event is open to the public with support from the Woman's Kiwanis Rotary Clubs and the Institute Gound and is described as a major educational address by a leading national educator.

Frank Slutz Teachers Institute Jay Prank D. Slutz Ohio Sluts Martine Park Dayton Kiwanis Rotary Clubs Institute

Elkton freighter sunk with 7 aboard near Philippines

A U S freighter Elkton with seven crew members aboard was believed sunk in storms off the Philippines. The Liberator responded to Elkton’s distress but could not locate the vessel or an oil slick. The Elkton had departed Negros Island for Honolulu with a cargo of sugar bound for New York.

United Prox Mantla Elkton Tos Evert Philippines Weater Liberator Liberator Negros Island Honolulu New York United States Navy

Constable Johnson Guilty of Simple Assault in Crawford County

J A Jotinson a Spartansburg, Pennsylvania constable was found guilty of simple assault by a Crawford County jury in Meadville. The case arose from an attempt to serve notice to John Myers over a dog issue. Myers testified he did not strike Johnson, who admitted striking Myers on the head with a blackjack during the street incident.

J. A. Jotinson Spartansbry Crawford County Court Meadville Ly Jotinson Joh Myers Sparta Townshire Algers Frank L .Thomas Q. Clare Kent Albert L. Thomas Johnson John Myers Myers Spartansburg Johnson S

Election books to be probed in Allegheny county

The United States Senate has secured the general election record books of Allegheny County for investigation. Deputy Sergeant at Arms John S. McGrain left for Washington to obtain the computing book of the returning boards, which was not turned over without a special court order amid Prothonotary John Vogt’s claim that the completing book was not included in the original general order.

Vuiviarresa Pittsburgh Allegheny County United States Senate John S. McGriin Washington McGrain John Vogt

Girl Killed in Erie Crash

Mary Zielinski of 702 East 2nd Street Erie was instantly killed when her car crashed head on into a freight drag at Ninth Street and the P R R tracks near Exe early this morning. Three Erie youths Harold Schaff 20 Ludwig Romack and Edward Pianks were injured in the collision.

Mary Zielinski East 2Nd Street Erie Ninth Street Exe Harold Schaff Ludwig Romack Edward Pianks

Eight Die As Storm Rips Rose Hill Area

Meridian reports identify several fatalities after a violent Windstorm struck Rose Hill, fifty miles south, injuring residents and tossing cotton bales. Names include M. Boyd Mrs M Boyd Hie Boyd elindeen John Lewis and Ir. The scene described as devastating with bodies found near properties.

United Press Meridian Miss Rose Hill Here M. Boyd Hie Boyd Elindeen John Lewis Bay Lewis

New Officers Named by Legion Post in Corry

Orn was elected commander of the Corry Post of the American Legion at the annual meeting held last evening. Other officers elected include Arthur Pair childs as vice commander Victor Om adjutant A C Lyons post sergeant at arms John King treasurer Lloyd Stowe historian and Wallace W Young chaplain. District Deputy Ralph McCord of North East will install the officers at the next session. The Legionnaires plan to take a more active part in World War veteran activities in the coming year after a period of inactivity.

Orn Corry Arthir Pairchilds Victor Om A.C. Lyons Pont John King Lloyd Stowe Wallace W. Young Ralph ©. McCord North East Legionnaires

Movie Star Recovering From Illness in Santa Monica

Mabel Normand, famed screen actress, has passed the crisis after a bout with pneumonia. She has been in a Santa Monica hospital for 48 hours with a fever and doctors report the worst of the illness is over and her condition improving.

United Santa Monica Calif Mabel Normind Condienne Ife

U.S. Airmen Visit Chile In Pan American Flight

Four planes of the United States Army Pan-American flight squadron departed from Antofagasta toward Santiago, Chile, today. The visit highlights a southward route as U S personnel travel to the Chilean capital.

Union Rpess

No Progress in Mine Parley Deliberations

A stalled labor conference on a proposed wage plan for bituminous coal miners continues with no agreement in sight. Key figures from miners and operators clash over wage scales and a permanent negotiating body as a April 1 deadline looms and a potential strike looms.

Robert J. Faherty United Press Miami Pia John TL. Lewis H. Penny Winots Sonville

Annual federal and state inspection of Company A

Officers of Company A of the 112th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard invite the public to attend the state and federal inspection at the State Armory on Monday evening February 21. Major William A. Pigh and Major Alexander Johnson will supervise the inspections with the unit under new officers Captain Houghton and Lieutenants Brown and Fehlman, aiming for a creditable showing.

Pennsylvania National Guard 112Th Infantry Pennsylvania National Gage State Armory William A. Pigh Beary Alexander Johnson United Stars Army Houghton Brown Fehlman

Former Corry Resident John Clark Dies in Buffalo

Relatives report the death of John Clark formerly of Corry at his Buffalo home after an extended illness. He was a former general supervisor on the New York Central Railroad. Survived by his wife and two children. Funeral services pending Monday morning at the Buffalo residence with burial in that city.

John Clark

Ningpo Reported Captured by Uantomese Forces

The city of Ningpo a treaty port on the Ningpo Hangchow Shanghai line was reported captured today by Uantomese Nationy forces. Ningpo sits on the railway junction near the sea and lies east of Hangchow with the line running toward Shanghai. Chinese troops reportedly could not press toward Shanghai from Ningpo without the city being taken.

Ningpo Chokiang Shanghai Uantomese Nationyall Hangchow Ninupo Hanghows

Fate of Farm Measure Heads to President Coolidge

The farm bill approved by Congress moves to President Coolidge for his veto or approval. Reported last night after a turbulent session, the measure passed 210 to 174 with 12 Republicans and 99 Democrats in support. The bill faces a deadline before March 2 as it awaits executive action at the White House.

United Pr Washington McNurg Rep. Strong Queucg Furmstee Senate

22 000 Miners Idle as Anthracite Closures Hit Wealth

In Atazleton Pennsylvania 22 000 miners are idle for a fifth straight week as anthracite colliery closures spread. Ashmore shops of Lehigh Valley Railroad suspend operations until next Wednesday night. 800 more workers join the unemployed. Lehigh Valley Coal Co to close all collieries Monday. Cranberry Creek Coal Co to suspend until Monday. Officials cite unusually mild winter cutting demand for anthracite fuel.

United Press Atazleton Tech Anthnivite Otters Ashmore Lehigh Valley Lehigh Valley Coal Company Cranberry Greek Coal Company

Budget plan for public buildings program approval

Washington sources report President Coolidge and Budget Director LDard pushing a deficiency bill to fund first year public building work. Groups total about 6.9 projects valued near 4.2 million with several Pa and Md post offices listed. overall limits and specific city allocations are outlined for 1925 start, pending congressional action before March 4.

Coolidge Erie United Prose Washington Lard Congress Lewiston Post Office Meks Post Ofice Tamaqua Post Bite Tarentini Waynesburg Post Baltimore Sai Mal Court House Kansas City Philadelphia Marine Hospital Elizabeth

Non-Union Mine Damaged by Dynamiting at Connellsville

Fourteen men out of work after night dynamiting at the Davidson Coal Company mine in South Connellsville. Roof blown down, tracks damaged, explosives stolen from the plant’s solder house and placed 300 feet inside the mine. Plants on the nation basis produced 4% to 40 tons daily.

United Press Connellsville Davidson Coal Company South Connellsville Sowder Nanamion

Barges Adrift Near Cape May Rescue Crews Respond

Three seal barges with nine men and two women aboard drifted free after heavy seas parted their tow near Cape May New Jersey. A distress signal triggered coast guard cutters to the scene. one barge collided with a lightship but suffered little damage.

United Kids Cape May N. J. Febo Bal Jenas Orit

Anthorine Law Association Pushes Blue Law Reform

Francis J. Walsh, president, says supporters flock to headquarters in Philadelphia to repeal the 1794 Blue Laws and replace them with liberal Sunday recreation and healthful activities. Abbreviations and OCR errors present but core message outlines reform push.

United Press Philadelphia Anthoriie Law Association of Pennsylvania Francis J. Walsh

Governor Mellon Opposed to State Referendum on Prohibition

Governor Sh Slasher signals opposition to a state referendum on prohibition. He questions Mellon's referendum recommendation as largely foolish, casting doubt on any measure advancing in the legislature. Senator Reed reportedly favors the referendum while dry leaders expect little legislative support for the Snyder enforcement act.

United Pro Tarrisburg Pel Sh Slasher Wil Mellon Chil United States David A. Reed Pennsylvania Armstrong Armstrong County Maine Ile

Storm toll may rise as snow slide buries workers

In California 1841 a snowslide at camp 72 of the Southern California Raisin Company buries 22 workmen. Doctors and nurses treat 13 victims in a mountain hospital for pneumonia and exposure. Eight still feared buried as inquests begin.

United Press Calif Little Mountain Hospital Big Crosk Southern California Raisin Company Kennedy Tresno Big Creel

Webster found guilty of second degree murder

In Mineola New York county court Marold T F Webster was found guilty of second degree murder for killing his mother in law Catherine Galloway with an iron bar. He was remanded for sentence with penalties from 20 years to life in prison.

Radio features and boxing bouts highlight evening schedule

WMSG New York lists boxing bouts Delaney versus Maloney at 8 15 p m Eastern with other stations including WJZ KDKA and WEAF airing musical and orchestral programs. WGY WLS and WLS Shaw Boat offer evening talk concert drama and broadcasts across time zones.

WMSG New York Delaney Maloney WJZ KDKA YAY WSM WMC WSB WHAS Mary Garden Emilio de Gogorra Hans Badth Weaf Hookeyp Goldman Hand WGY Schensotudy WLS Chicago WLS Shaw Boat

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U.S U. S J. A. Johnson Crawford County Legion Post Paul Ora Chile H. Francis Misselwitz WREC Mellon Fisher Stuedie Leslie Fare Republican Party Pitts Buren
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