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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1928
Page
1
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United Press report from Washington notes experts flag spurious Mexican documents fueling debate over U S policy in Nicaragua. Senate debate on an inquiry into administration policy and marine activities in Central America stalls amid election considerations.
The Naval Board of Inquiry reconvened at League Island to probe delays in repairs for which 9500000 was appropriated while Rear Admiral Thomas T. Magruder led the Philadelphia Navy Yard. More than two dozen high officers and structural experts will testify. the 1927 appropriation remains largely unspent as the inquiry continues.
United press dispatch from Chicago notes the extreme cold is easing as temperatures rise toward zero and then higher. deaths reach near 750 nationwide, with many in the South and rural areas. Charities assist communities. rail and highway services recover to normal.
American troops rush toward El Chipote as Sandino holds a northern Nicaragua stronghold. U S planes bomb dugouts while Marines plan a major assault after recent casualties. Reinforcements sail from the canal zone and transit points to join the attack, with additional Nicaraguan constabulary aiding. Training camps prepare battalions for rapid deployment from Quantico and Parris Island.
Washington Jan 4 The State Department released the American note of December 28 to France proposing a multilateral treaty with major powers to outlaw war. The note rejects the Briand draft for a bilateral pact and supports a general treaty renouncing war, non legally binding on governments.
A cold wave gripped Venango County with Franklin logging near zero degrees as Rockland and Wesley reported 4 and 8 degrees below zero. The extreme cold hindered oil operations and caused widespread discomfort for residents and workers across the area.
Notices go to Corry Building and Loan Association stockholders for the annual meeting at the office on South Center Street Monday evening January 13 at 7 30. Elections will elect three year directors. Members in good standing may nominate by January 10 to Secretary F R York. Annual reports to be received, expected to show a strong year and continued growth. Officers hope for large turnout and general discussion of affairs.
Harrisburg January 4 announces state treasury closed December balance at 60,918,142. Motor license receipts raised motor fund to 20,209,847 while the general fund stood at 25,727,278. December end balance exceeded November by about 5 million and was roughly 1 million above December 1, 1926.
United Press reports attorneys for Harry F. Sinclair moved to expunge a grand jury presentment charging Sinclair and six associates with song piracy to obstruct pursuit by shadowing jurors in the Sinclair Burns case. The motion argues the presentment is null and void and beyond the grand jury’s power without an indictment.
Lewis W Olds of Corry mourning the death of his wife Nellie Raymond Olds born April 6 1807 after a ten day heart illness. She leaves Murray R Olds son Frank Raymond sister Mrs Clifford Bliss granddaughter Bernice Olds and many friends. A longtime Emmanuel Episcopal Church member she also belonged to the Brokenstraw Valley Daughters of the American Revolution. Funeral services Friday at 2 30 pm at Emmanuel Church officiated by Rev Hi A Post burial Pine Grove Cemetery flower omissions requested.
Chairman Buller of the House naval committee will introduce a resolution with President Coolidge's approval for an investigation of the S 4 disaster and submarine matters. The plan calls for a board of two naval men and three civilians to investigate, modeled after the Morrow aircraft committee.
Wakeley W Morgaridge a well known city resident died at his West Park Place home at 7 oclock this morning aged 57. He had been in apparent good health and was out and about the city on Tuesday before his sudden death.
Born in Titusville in 1870, Morgaridge lived most of his life in Corry. He served as deputy state secretary of internal affairs in Harrisburg, ran a real estate and insurance business, and held roles with the Corry Fair and Driving Park Association and Wik circles. Survived by his widow Mrs. M J Golaking of Cincinnati and three grandchildren, arrangements for funeral services have not yet been completed.
Berlin Jan 4 Russian steamer Opeth carrying 200 aboard sinks in a heavy storm near Constanza after a leak. Passengers failed to reach lifeboats as ship went down. aid arrived after disaster. Separate dispatch reports Italian tanker Glituano breaks in two near Constanza with 351 crew. Nayone Szivador dies heroically after aiding others.
Harrisburg June 4 Mercantile appraisers for 1925 were named in 63 counties by Auditor General Martin Allegheny and Philadelphia each host boards. Dauphin faced delays amid factional feuds while other counties moved forward. Appointees listed include Clarion Charles Hailrigh Bethlehem Clearfield Frank Crago Houtzdate Crawford Scott Harshay Connell Lake Fill Joseph Lahey St Marys Eagle Glenn McClelland Girard.
In Greek Michigan on January 4 Henry Ford reaffirmed his support for Herbert Hoover for president. Ford attended the Race Betterment Conference and spoke informally to reporters about Hoover’s qualifications and improvements in economy and food policy. He stressed his continued belief Hoover is the man to lead the nation.
James E Sheffield former U S ambassador to Mexico testified before the Senate investigating committee that the Mexican documents published in Hearst papers were believed spurious by handwriting experts. He said he issued direct orders against purchasing papers and that his orders were followed. He denied embassy involvement in supplying documents though acknowledged Hearst associate John Paige Hearst had shown some papers. He recalled one ledger item claiming a $1 200 100 payout to four senators which he said looked original but could not have been paid.
Unites Press reports noted actress Donnelly died in New York today at age 45. She appeared in musical comedies such as Blossoms The Student Prince and Lilli and wrote others.
United Press dispatch from London reports eight children drowned after falling into a pond kept shallow by thawing grounds. A witness described forced passage across the ooze as a risk, with the river seal rising an inch along its banks.
Radio schedules list WEAP WOR WEAF and Columbia Hour programs featuring Paul Whitman Will Fred Stone Jolson Felts wellist and Aelolan Heclint in various 10 30 8 and 3 EST slots. Strong entities include radio stations WEAP WOR WEAF and program hosts. Listing fragments indicate a night of famous composers and hook up segments across networks.
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