09 Jan 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a figure or item labeled Sarvey 230 and Benny Mi with Cate Oil. the exact event or context is unclear. No clear date or organization present. Further readable context needed to craft a proper caption.
Ro ng 6 Toons reports a tarnished block on cvlow Street. The fragmentary note mentions damage and an unclear incident at a local street location. Further details are not provided in readable text.
A brief unreadable OCR fragment mentions 12 J and an individual named Jair. The readable text is too fragmentary to determine a clear event, date, or location.
United States Marine Corps units depart from Hampton Roads, San Diego, and Charleston to reinforce operations in Nicaragua. General John A. Lejeune accompanies the force bound for Corinto, Bluefields, and surrounding areas, with two battalions, support companies, a four-gun battery, and medical units.
John Jansley Melvin age 56 and Lorlig Melvin age 7 co-publishers of the Clayville Recorder a weekly news paper were found dead after a street incident in Claysville Pennsylvania on January 9 local reports say the elder Melvin identified as co publisher died at the scene while his younger brother survived briefly before passing away as investigators begin examining the case
Tonight's schedule lists Hoole up a P at 6:00 PM on WEAR with a barytone opera feature, followed by Hoole up 9:30 PM on WRAF with Roxy and Tia Casg. WEY Hoole up 9:10 PM shows Githerdl Bloctle Band in the countdown lineup.
United Press reports the re hearing of the Fall Sinclair oil conspiracy case postponed from January to April due to Albert B. Fall's fragile health. Government counsel opposed a best parole until late spring, seeking a possible May or early June date. Huey, the new date would allow a joint trial or separate proceedings. Witnesses were to be subpoenaed and service attempted on Henry M. Blackmer and James O Neil.
Preparations by Company A Jocaaril Pennsylvania National Guard for the annual state and national inspection at State Armory Thursday evening. Captains and lieutenants lead extensive drills ahead of the review before U S Army and state officers. Major Alexander Johnson and Major William Fish to oversee, with Blaine Smathers of Grove City expected to attend along with other officers from nearby areas.
Four men and a young girl die in a week end of crime in Allegheny county. Four suspects held for questioning in two murders while the others remain at large. Police link deaths to a shooting near a boardinghouse with multiple wounded victims.
Reports from telegraphed advices indicate that those tied to Friday liquor raids including Paul Butener and Thomas Maguirs were released on bail. Several defendants appeared before Commissioner Filer with bail set at 1000 dollars each, while others were released after federal warrants. An additional case involved Jaye Wile under investigation for prohibition violations and Harry Bell held for alleged possession and sale tied to Maryland events.
Stockholders of Citizens National Bank and National Bank of Corry plan annual meetings tomorrow. A banquet precedes the sessions at Hotel Corry Tuesday evening, with reports on last year and outlooks for the coming year. Directors to be elected and usual yearly business to follow at the bank quarters.
Jan 9 report from Oklahoma City outlines fresh accusations that over $100,000 influenced Senate actions on impeachment of Gov Johnston. Editorialist Magee claims sources for the funds and notes past use of troops at the Capitol and a pajama session prior to dawn.
Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Baylis of the Coast Guard destroyer Paulding testified as an interested party in the inquiry into the S-4 submarine sinking. He described the collision with the Provincetown sub on December 17, noting the Paulding swung right and the conning tower breached the water as the submarine appeared like a landmark. Baylis had been named a defendant in the inquiry but remained testifying.
Clarence D. Chamberlin will leave New York in ten days on a flying and lecture tour to promote aviation and airports across the United States. He plans to visit 100 cities, carrying plans for organizing aviation clubs similar to those in England, a project Lindbergh could not complete last summer.
Report from Corry notes a snow blockage on the Macadam Road near Powers’ lawn north of the city forcing Jamestown buses and several cars to be marooned for hours. Corry Motor Club, Wayne township supervisors, and local mills push for snow removal to keep the Clymer route open year round with aid from the township and bus company.
A young American woman in New York wrestles with whether to stay in her homeland or accompany Salvatore Donato to exile in Italy after his prison term for receiving a stolen car. Elizabeth Donato, 24, has exhausted legal avenues. Secretary of Labor Davis says relief is not possible.
Police report a shooting at the home of C. J. Williaby in Marion Hill Pas Williams ta sala where Oliver J. Creach 35, brother in law, was shot through the head with a double barreled shotgun following a quarrel between the two colored men.
London observes rising Thames after weekend floods. Embankments fortified along banks to avert repeats, police guard embankments as residents wait for high tide to drop. Hammersmith basement flooding and water spread through alleyways, with Putney Bridge defenses washed away. Several landmarks affected, including Tate galleries and parts of the Woolwich Arsenal.
Members of the tauda ton school board will meet in the library basement on Worth Center Street for a regular session. Agenda includes secretary treasurer and tax collector reports, bill approvals, and bids on East Main street school property. The First Ward building is used only for storage since Harding school opened amid neighbor complaints. Acroport will be presented on Washington street School improvements including replacing toilets.
West Frankfort Illinois January 9 explosion in Peabody Coal Co Mine No 18 trapped 20 to 30 miners, with one dead identified as Carl Jones, a face boss. Rescue teams from Benton and other districts worked under fire, uncertain about exact numbers.
In Sing Sing a death row inmate, Mrs Snyder, begins a final day awaiting clemency. Her lawyer Edgar Hallie plans to appeal in court, while Henry Judd Gray, her co‑defendant, remains passive, as the doomed couple face execution after a fraught trial.
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