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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions city, street, and an event but lacks clear actions or dates. No identifiable people, organizations, or concrete details are readable enough to form a complete public notice.
Wilbur outlines naval expansion plans and inspects the site of a submarine disaster as state politics buzzes. The Charleston Navy Yard probe into the sinking of S-4 is announced with naval court officials visiting the scene. Medical experts debate the fate of five men trapped in the torpedo room describing suffocation and carbon dioxide poisoning.
United Press reports Secretary Wilbur defending a five year 800 million ship program to modernize the navy. He argues the need is not to copy Britain or Japan but to meet U.S. defense needs through 25 cruisers, 22 submarines, nine destroyers and five aircraft carriers. He cites cost, strategic balance, and noncompetitive aims, urging a continuous build to reduce war risk. Also: Philadelphia man pleads to larceny after admitting theft of 35 thousand dollars in notes from Bromley and Co. through false consignment claims.
The W C T U of the area organizes a special dinner for local teachers to celebrate the era of national Prohibition. President Milville Ryan and county director J A Puonini will speak on education’s role in promoting dry practices and the community’s support for prohibition.
Radio schedule fragment lists WEA WE BAH shows including Great Moments in History HOR Mignon and Haydn Choral Society. Program times appear in EST with a Chicago listing and references to Isolater Hour and Hoop pad. The readable items include station call letters and show titles.
In Washington on January 11 the Senate continued extended debate over the Ordney-McCumber tariff bill. Senators McMaster and McNary urged broader revisions, while discussions focused on the emergency tariff measure and its impact on farming and industry as the country heads toward the 1922 bill’s framework.
Los Angeles January 11 detectives pursue links between Howard Hickman and a third murder as he remains defiant in custody. Witnesses favor Hickman being connected to the Miles slaying while alienists test his sanity and prosecutors seek a separate trial.
In Jersey City a man identified as John O'Donnell, 22, was pinned to the floor by a bandit who struck him with a revolver butt and forced his hand down with a heavy pineapple can. The thief pocketed $26 and fled as O'Donnell was left injured. Also noted is Mrs. Leo Lanegan returning home to Erie after visiting relatives.
United Press reports the Dollar Line steamer President Poll burned after docking in Jersey City. The vessel laden with rubber from Singapore, bound for Boston, caught fire in the tie ward and spread to cargo. rescue boats from New York and Narragansett aided. Officers estimate damage in the thousands of dollars. Passengers evacuated. only the Chinese crew remained, all removed without injury amid protest over leaving the ship.
Washington January 11 a Senate committee report branded sensational Mexican state documents as fakes and forgeries. No identified perpetrator named. committee seeks more time to pursue cases amid claims of forged correspondence allegedly signed by Mexican officials. The Krigt report cites undisputed evidence that most documents were forged or fraudulent.
At Curtiss Field New York a plane attempt to break the world's endurance record was filed today with youth pilot Chamberlin and passenger Williams aboard. The craft owned by banker A R Martine, from Wall Street, accompanied by a New York company, to Germany was launched shortly after dusk.
Colonel Lindbergh wowed Panama City crowds on his final day at the western Canal Zone, performing daring maneuvers over the city in an army plane. He invited President Chiary and First Vice President Osque for short flights, remarking on safety and skill as officials praised his goodwill tour. He plans to visit Colombia and Venezuela next, with uncertainty about landings there.
Painesville Ohio January 11 the grand jury probing the hammer killing of Edward West a pediatric nurse by his wife Velma entered its third day with no report expected until Thursday. An indictment for murder in the first degree is anticipated but temporary insanity self defense and other factors may push a reduction to second degree homicide.
Corry Public Schools held a general meeting at the Senior High yesterday. Miss Rebecca J. Hess reported on the Lancaster Pennsylvania State Educational Association convention, its issues, and her role as local delegate. Principal Sheen outlined future social events and a Womans Club lecture invitation. A Legion program note and various notices followed, with discussion of a March dinner and constitutional prohibition observances.
The Journal received a carefully prepared communication on municipal affairs. The writer is well versed, provides verifiable details and quotable points, and uses satire. The newspaper will publish the full text if the author authorizes using his name.
Sharon, Pa. June 1. Mrs Henry Luse, 25, found near collapse after two marauders entered at night and gagged then locked her in a wardrobe. She answered a door knock and was asked for a “meanage” before a thief decosted her and demanded money. She handed over $29 with another thief demanding more.
Washington reports debate over whether President Coolidge will accept wine at President Machado's Havana dinner. Teetotaler reputation vs etiquette clash prompts odds and cautious predictions. Officials weigh constitutional bounds and diplomatic norms as public sentiment shifts.
Pennsylvania politicians expect a three way battle for the Republican Senate nomination in the April primary. David A. Reed is expected to run again, with W. L. Mellon backing the state slate and Kephart considered a possible contender. Pinchot, Roosevelt follower with labor support, previously sought the seat and may influence the race.
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