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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1928

Page

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15 Dead 4 Missing In Sea Disasters Amid Snow Waves

United Press reports heavy snow and extreme cold sweeping the east causing widespread disruption. Snow buried eight inches in places with injuries from slick roads. Ohio reports eleven injuries. Alabama Tennessee Georgia and Carolinas see light snow. Chicago log shows eight inches and deadly wrecks. New England endures heaviest winter snowfall. midwest cold threatens eastern states. Aged minister Rev Krider, 82, killed in Altoona trolley crash.

United Press United States Chicken Ohio Alabama Tennessee Georgia Carolinas Weather Bureau Midwest Atlantic States Chicago Alec Middle West Bing Wm. G. Anderson Chicago Belt Line Anderson August Linnean Albert Zenaty Linneman New York Cleveland Pines Rooke Springs Wya Boston New England Anya Indies Whealx Mid Seaboard New York City

Five Die as Two Planes Crash in Canada and U S

In Columbia British Columbia Mildred Rogers and Elva Hope both seventeen died when a first flight plane crashed and burned. Don Diggel was thrown clear and escaped serious injury. In Macon Georgia a plane from the Mayon Air Derby crashed into a business street, injuring several bystanders. The craft reportedly released paper bombs during the descent.

Unitea Rresy Columbia B.C Stas Mildred Rogers Elva Hope Don Diggel Diege Ja Danaing Macon Lyers Buck Steel Hanels Ashenatt

Odd Fellows Confer Degree At Union City

Corry Encampment 1. O. O. F. conferred the Roys Purple degree at Union City during the Erie County Patriarchs League February meeting. Delegates from across the country attended. Donald J. Patterson of Erie spoke on The Practical Side of Odd Fellowship. Luncheon followed with social session. next league session planned for Brie on March 28 with Heneosis Encampment hosting.

Corry Union City Erie County MG. McCormick Erie League Grand Inside Sentinel W. Hayes Louis A. Jones Trant Girard Donald J. Patterson Odd Fellowship W Ed. Marsh C. A. Mertens Brie Miehtment Patriarchal League Heneosis

Investigation into death of Robert Livingston Ireland continues

Police in New York on February 18 intensified inquiries into the death of Robert Livingston Ireland, a retired capitalist and cattle producer. His body was found earlier today at the Hotel Seymour with four bullets reportedly discovered in the scene.

New York Polige Today Robert Livingston Ireland

Local Postal Employees Eye Social Gathering Next Wednesday

The Corry delegation plans to attend the Northwestern Pennsylvania Postal Employees Association meeting at Frankdis as holiday hours honor Washington's anniversary. L. Sears topped his second prize in the Journal limerick contest. Leary Jick Lindsley of First Avenue submitted notable entries. A robin was seen in a tree behind the Journal building and a First Ward woman was jailed after a disturbance.

Northwestern Pennsylvania Frankdis Corry ‘Ee Washington Sears Limerick Journal Journal Offive Leary Jick Lindsley Avinue

Queensland Law Aids Dry Enforcement Policy

Washington announced that a policy from years before prohibition would allow enforcement actions against liquor traffickers under the old Internal Revenue law. Assistant Treasury Secretary Lowman said raids could occur without search warrants in certain cases and property could be confiscated pending court disposition. He noted Volstead Act remains in effect for most cases, with the old statute used in larger violations.

Washington Internal Revenue Law Asaigiant Lowman Louis BUC IE Wedere R Lawman

Pan American Conference Nearing Final Stages

Havana reports the sixth Pan American Conference moving into final stages with major problems settled. Arbitration and conciliation efforts advance, a Washington conference planned within a year, and plenary sessions await to approve eight major committees' work amid uncertain final timing.

Louis Jay Heath United Press Havana Washington Daly Pan-American Union Arly Gnay

M Y Symphony Orchestra to Play at Chautauqua Assembly

At the Chautauqua Institution annual trustees meeting in Pittsburgh, President Arthur B. Bester outlined the 65th Assembly from June 28 to August 26 on Chautauqua Lake New York. He announced the New York Symphony Orchestra will give 26 concert performances beginning July 17 under conductor Albert Stroessner, its 10th engagement as the orchestra marks its 50th year. The orchestra has been a leading promoter of modern music across the United States. Also noted was a high school basketball setback at Kane with extra time loss.

Board For Trustees of Chautauqua Institution William Peon Pittsburgh Arthur B. Bester Guautauqua Lal New York New York Symphony Orchestra Unfer the Beason Albert Stroessel United States

Corry Man Promoted by Erie Railroad Changes

TR Patton, longtime Gerry resident and former Elmira division passenger agent, will move to Cleveland on March 1 to replace D. Brown as general passenger department agent, with Col John H Webster of Bur Tale set to succeed him in Elmira.

TR. Patton Gerry Erie Railroad Patton Elmira Cleveland D. Brown Col John H. Webster Bur. Tale Corryroan Eimira

Political Clash Over Prohibition Weighs on 1930s Parties

Washington reports rising signs of campaign trouble over the prohibition issue in both parties. In the GOP, Willis in Ohio and Borah pressure aim to bind nominees to a dry platform, while Hoover allies seek a firmer anti saloon plank. In the Democratic camp, Smith and Reed back Walsh against Smith’s rivals to keep religion from shaping votes. Bruce Mayes notes Walsh’s defense of anti prohibition strategy.

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Chicken House Raided By Unknown Thieves

Police report a hen house west of the city was visited by chicken thieves. A. G. Buller of the State Hatchery lost twenty chickens in the raid. No clues were found and authorities warn poultry keepers to secure coops and stay vigilant for further visits.

A. G. Buller Ots

Farm home razed. child burns in blaze near Union City

A fire on the Corry Union City highway destroyed Franc Behan’s farm home near Shreve country home Friday morning. One child suffered facial and hand burns while four other family members and five children narrowly escaped as the blaze, likely started by an overheated stave or defective chimney, swept through the dwelling.

Franc Behan Corry Union City Shreve

Sneak Thief Takes 75 Dollars at Northside Store

Police investigate a Grand Shoppe robbery in the Grand Theatre Building on North Center Street. About 7.5 dollars in small change was stolen from a cigar box in the basement. four to five suspects are linked, with no decisive identification yet. The proprietor Wisemingh cannot confirm whether the theft occurred day or night.

Sansa Grand Theatre North Center Street Juntlee Ton Wisemingh

Fifteen Dead in Blast on Oil Tanker near San Francisco

San Francisco reported fifteen sailors killed after an explosion aboard the oil tanker Peralta off the bay. Twenty-one crew escaped. many passengers were washed overboard as the vessel capsized near Alcatraz Island. Dispatches from San Pedro and Long Beach confirm casualties and ongoing investigations.

San Pedro Cain Bel Japan Throut Polure Yesepty Hyold Captain Heres Long Beach Trellogg Garston Ile Han Pellra Sige New York Call Wella San Pyieisun Bay Mary Lewis Oulsland W. Polls Gullani Pindiay Berkeley Avelyn Watt Berkeley Peralta Gort San Francisco Oakland Severn

Bomb wrecks home of Chicago municipal judge

In Chicago a bomb wrecked the apartment of Judge John A. Sharburg and his wife were awakened by the blast but neither was injured. The attack occurred on February 16 and caused extensive damage to the residence.

Chicago Jin Tighl Thompson Mipibpall John A. Sharbugo Sharbar Neltier

Radio Schedule Highlights From Tonight's Lineup

Tonight's top features include the New York Chamber Music Society at 10 PM on WIZ, the New York Symphony Orchestra at 9 PM, the Philadelphia Hour on WIA at 8 PM, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at 10:08 PM on WOR. The schedule lists station calls and times, with brief program notes and an address for the vice president in New York.

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