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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
3
The Prince of Wales plans to retire from hunting and drastically reduce his stable. Observers note a shift after royal news, with government pressure to curb dangerous riding and hunting. His experiences in visiting coal mine regions appear to influence his cautious turn, signaling a maturing approach to royal duties.
The Jones bill to increase penalties for liquor law violators passed the Senate by 60 to 18 and moves to the House. Leaders plan quick action. debates highlighted by a filibuster on extending the Federal Radio Commission. The measure seeks four year sentences and $10,000 penalties for wealthy bootleggers, with an amendment to differentiate habitual sellers from casual offenders.
A secretary argues that modernizing homes boosts industry and keeps small contractors busy. The trend shows American households pushing further improvements, from rugs to kitchen chairs, while new styles and goods enter the market, fueling prosperity rather than draining the economy.
The Rev Charles L O Donnell of Notre Dame denounces the college as a place where a football team is produced, noting students care mainly about studies and denying athletic eminence. He recalls traveling with the football team last fall and hearing no talk of football.
The message lists scattered Q and A items including ages for marriage with parental consent, Hawili's Congress candidate performance, a king with many wives, a 15 decisive battle on foreign soil, and the first U S subway city. It also provides mismatched numbers and clues about a polar bear and Washington's coat of arms.
Journal notes recount a near fire at Union Telephone Exchange with swift use of sand by female staff to smother the blaze. Erle Richards, son of James Richards, quarantined at his home, suspected smallpox after initial grippe diagnosis. Knights of Columbus prepare for Fourth Degree events with a large gathering from Olean to Pittsburgh and an Armory ball. Captaincy shift in Company A. Mrs L W Olds hosts a Washington Junction tea for Erie guests. Olds buys a North Park residence planning a future new home. Ray Damon, age 11, injures a leg coasting on Cook's Hill. The Otd City sleeper to Pittsburgh attracts attention after a rock strike near Renovo damages three windows but injures none. Dawson Bros announces a modern refrigerating plant and power setup with Ajax engine. Miss Sarah Mefnuen, Miss Marie Austin and others attend a dance and social event.
A fragmented page on English language practice lists questions about pronunciation spelling and usage. Items ask for correct pronunciation of laboratory and mispelled words, completing a word set, and choosing proper terms for daily conversation with emphasis on pronunciation and vocabulary errors.
Two partners split a 2500 loss by investment. A's share is 8 parts while B's is 4 parts, total parts 12. A's portion equals 8/12 of 2500 and B's equals 4/12. B loses 834. And 2?
Mexico City reports five editors labeled accomplices of crime after Bishop Mora More’s statement was published. President Portes Gil approved the declaration and promised energetic punishment for editors or those responsible, though exact penalties were not specified. Washington also set a new hearing date for the Baltimore and Ohio anti trust case, rescheduled to April 20 before Assistant Director Burnside.
Armed posses chase six inmates from a West Virginia county jail after they overpowered guard Elvin Whittington. The men, including Adron and Dana Bias and Julian Lickle, fled to West Charleston, robbed a grocery, and vanished toward the Ohio line near Buffalo.
Harrisburg report notes Harry Bowman, accused of murdering Verna Kilms whose body surfaced in the Susquehanna river after 21 days, was scheduled for arraignment today. A coroner's inquest was also dated for the day, with Bowman charged with first degree murder and state evidence expected from former meat market associates.
New York Feb 20 with proxies ahead Rockefeller jr and Col Robert W Stewart vie for chair of Standard Oil Indiana stockholders at Whiting on March 7. Rockefeller aide Adib claims majority backing while Stewart’s attorney Bowden says stockholders in line and nearing a working majority. Proxies include many previously given proxies and a misinterpretation cited by Bowden.
Harrisburg February 20 The Senate slated to pass a bill allowing women to register without giving exact age. They may state only that they are more than 21 years old.
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