Auto wrecks near Spartansburg injure two
A chain of crashes on a rural road near Spartansburg injures two people including Pred Blakes. Several cars collided while en route to a funeral at Hutchtown as motorists tried to pass a blocked roadway.
03 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
A chain of crashes on a rural road near Spartansburg injures two people including Pred Blakes. Several cars collided while en route to a funeral at Hutchtown as motorists tried to pass a blocked roadway.
Governor Fisher endorses a statewide road program to extend and maintain primary highways through cities and boroughs. The plan includes bridges and city streets needed for continuity, with local support for a YMCA association discussion event at Hotel Corry to energize youth initiatives.
A Buffalo squad pursuing two bandit gunmen who shot and mortally wounded a Lackawanna officer disarmed four other policemen and two detectives during a dramatic early morning chase. The fugitives, led by William Wunderlich, fled toward Pennsylvania after a firefight that left Patrolman Fred Smith critically wounded and hospitalized.
W C Durant who paid 25000 for a prohibition plan and W B Hearst offering 25000 for a plan to promote it sought to meet on temperance. Durant sent a telegram praising Hearst while Hearst replied they share the goal of temperance despite differing ideas on how to advance it. Maj Chester Mills won the Durant prize. Hearst has not announced submission rules for his contest.
Boston inquiry into bribery accusations in the Boston Braves case expands as President Hill Fuchs testifies he was asked to pay 95 000 each totaling 85 000 to fast track Sunday professional sports. Councilman Willis Lynch of South Boston named as the payer for himself and 12 others. Lynch allegedly discussed Sundays and receipts to value the payoff. John J Sautterbucks named new Secretary of the State Game Commission to replace John B Truman.
On the Roosevelt Highway near Wagner’s, a Diamond taxicab struck by a second vehicle, injuring driver Henry Wold and his passenger Morris. Wold was taken home after hospital treatment. the other occupants escaped unharmed. Clarendon driver J M Shoop allegedly drove on the opposite side, causing the collision. no blame assigned.
Baton Rouge La January Ada sonner La Boust and her alleged lover Henry Dreher were scheduled for execution on Saturday afternoon unless unexpected events intervene. Governor Huey P Long stated he would not seek clemency, effectively ending all hope for reprieve. Morgyn Nast departed for Youngstown Ohio on a business visit for the Nust store.
Cold wave grips the middlewest with temperatures mostly near or below zero. Readings include Cooperstown four degrees below zero unofficially, while Franklin and other towns report single to low tens above zero. The front is expected to help curb a recent flu wave spreading through the region.
United Press reports the 70th Congress reconvened in an atmosphere of peace. A Senate deal assigns priority to the Kellogg antiwar treaty before the Naval Cruiser Building bill, with Foreign Relations Chair Borah to present the peace pact at 2 p.m. Reed of Missouri signals a possible committee report on the Varre election case, potentially delaying treaty action.
Bolivia accepts the draft protocol for settling recent border clashes with Paraguay in the Gran Chaco, submitted after Bolivia accepted the Pan American conference on conciliation and arbitration. Earlier notices spoke of modifications. the latest announcement gave no changes.
New York January 3. The Chatham Mass station of the Radio Marine Corporation advised receipt of distress signals from the steamship Kobe at 41 849 degrees north and 52 12 degrees west. The message said Kobe had a broken rudder. The steamship Anselma De Lartinaga was en route to assist Kobe.
Harrisburg Pa January 3 election and game legislation will have an important place in the 1929 session program. The Legislative Refrerences Bureau has prepared drafts and the governor's budget work is nearing completion. Senator Franke Harris of Allegheny is expected to again push election law reform measures.
The Arty monoplane Question Mark and crew extend record for sustained flight over 48 hours. Refueling faced weather delays. a supply ship refuels at Van Nuys after fog hindered contact. The night refueling marked a historic second successful night in air. Also noted: Mrs. Hannay M. Raymond, 4, dies after influenza.
Radio listings highlight WJZ and Network at 7:30 EST with Gen Zlelinski soprano. WOR WABE networks feature Sonera Hour at EST. WZ and Network present MilyAy’s Musicians at 9:30 EST and Maxquell Hour at 10:00 EST. Bizet at 4 Sevilla Fete airs on WABCO Network.
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