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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
1
Sub Zero Nation Debates Prohibition Week Legislation
Congressional debate centers on celebrating the ninth anniversary of Prohibition as Senate committees consider a $50,000 commission to study enforcement and a $25,000,000 enforcement appropriation amendment. Prohibitions critics warn extra funds won’t help, while supporters press for Hoover era enforcement measures amid court docket congestion concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul A. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Walte
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Hoover
Blaine
Wisconsin
King
Utah
Harris
Georgia
Prohibition
Daran
House Appropriations Committee
Doran
Mellon
Treasury
Death Probe Into Babe Ruth Wife Case Opens
Watertown Massachusetts district attorney ordered a coroner’s exam of the stomach contents of Helen Woodford Rue Ruth wife of baseball star Babe Ruth after a fatal fire at Dr Edward Kinder’s home. Medical examiner Dr George West testified the death stemmed from suffocation in the burning apartment. Ruth’s estranged relation to Heer and Kinder’s role raised questions of romance and marriage status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Helen Woodford Rue
Edward H. Kinder
Ruuyun
West Newton
George West
Basebill
Huth
Trijay Tgut
Kinder
Adavst
Enllause
Feath
Hughes Meets With Hoover In Breakfast Conference
President-elect Hoover held a breakfast talk with former Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes. They discussed the international scene, especially Latin America, possible Secretary of State nominees, and Hughes advised on prohibition. Hoover may reschedule travel, with Navy Secretary Wilbur to confer later.
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Presa
Washington
Presi Hent-eleet Hoover
Charles Evang Hughes
Hoover
Ais
Hughes
Sbughs
South America
Central and
Movidy
Wilbur
Dry Raiders Busy During December
Pittsburgh January 14 Prohibition administrator John T Pennington reports in Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia December raids that cost the government about $45,000 to conduct. The operation yielded seizures of plants liquor automobiles and distilling equipment valued at more than half a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginflad
John T. Pennington
Three Men Executed by Electric Chair at Rockview
In Bellefonte Pennsylvania three inmates were hanged by electric chair at Rockview penitentiary for murder. Tony Lucitti, Wallingford County. Charles F Mellor, Philadelphia County. and Benjamin Tumarowek, Philadelphia County, were executed for the February 1927 killings at the Vesta Mine No. 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Bellefonte
Vesta
Washington, Fa
Knapp
Kane
Roy Wenrich
Eucitti
Washington County
Vesti
Three Die In Train Collision Near York Police Officer Killed
A collision on a crossing near York Pennsylvania killed Mrs East Hannigan and two of her children from Saltimore early today. A third child and Mr Hannigan were injured and transported to Baltimore. Hannigan is a member of the Baltimore police motorcycle squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
York
East Hannigan
Saltimore
Pennsylvania
Parton
Hannigan
Truth
Baltimore
Baltimore Police
Unavoidable crash report on Army plane disaster
Harrisburg dispatch says a vigil commission headed by Deputy Coroner Edward Brestie found the Army air plane crash unavoidable. The Middletown air depot investigation lists five victims: Lieut H R Angell pilot, Master Sergeant J S McCarthy, Sergeant Henry Cronin, Sergeant Rudolph J Letilla, and Samuel P Jones. Sergeant Patrick Conroy’s body to be sent to New York City. others to Arlington National Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Harrisburg
Coronor
Edward Brestie
Dauphin County
Army Air
Merrick Estabrook
Duieut
Harry H. Milig
Kenneth
Patrick Conroy
New York City
New Bishop O'Hern Ties Rochester to Duffy Family
Rt. Rev. J Francis O'Hern recently named bishop of the Catholic diocese of Rochester is a cousin of Rochester's Duffy family. Born in 1874 in Olean he studied at Rochester seminaries and Rome, was ordained in 1901, served at St Mary's Auburn and later as Vicar General. his relatives include Dr Lewis Jerome O'Hern, a Catholic University of America professor and editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Francis O'Hern
Rochester
Duffy
Jamestown Post
Park
O'Hern
Natlye
Olean
Lewis Jerome O'Hern
Catholic University of America
Cardinal Hayes
Washington
St. Andrew's
St. ‘Bernard's
American College
Rome
Mequaid
Cardinal Fespighi
Gesserant
St. Mary's Church
Auburn
Hia
Hoover Abandons Caribbean Cruise Plans Before Inauguration
President-elect Hoover cancels extended Caribbean voyage prior to inauguration due to heavy duties. He may visit Havana or Nassau briefly, but will delay broader tour until after taking office. Hoover plans to stay in Washington until mid February before Congress reconvenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
Washington
Jal
Hoover
Havana
Cubs
Dominican Republica
Mexico City
Wilsie
Florida
Miss Beach Hoover
Bret
Wird
Mitch Dik
Rathey
Congress
Meet Tuesday to Organize Loan Company
A stockholders meeting of the Sorry Loan and Savings Company is set for Tuesday afternoon at the Hotel Carry at 5 o clock to elect a board of directors and finalize permanent organization. Worth Hammond is acting president with other officers named previously. The session will establish officers for the coming year and push toward charter approval and active operation with expert assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Loam and Savings Company
Sorry Loan and Savings Company
Carry
Worth Hammond
Cpming
Warren
Locomotive and Cars Wreck in Prairie Turnover
A Chicago to Kansas City passenger train wrecked after passing a broken salt near Pleasant Hill. The locomotive and seven cars derailed but railroad officials say no serious injuries occurred and passengers were sent on their way by relief trains. The incident involved the Hummer train running through a broken salt path, with Limited service between Chicago and Altoona.
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Marshal Foch In Grave Condition In Paris Home
Paris June 1 The ailing marshal Ferdinand Foch once World War I commander in chief lies gravely ill at his Paris home after a heart attack. Five doctors attended him as a crisis marked by recurring shocks and periods of near strangulation. His age 77 and prior plans to travel to England before Christmas were canceled. The medical staff reported his life still in danger, with a severe crisis and heavy suffering prevailing throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Marshal Werdi
Band Fock
Alired
Och
England
Reports Show Continued Drop in Flu Cases in Gorep
City doctors report a steady decline in influenza cases to the Board of Health as a weekend cold wave helps curb spread. All but one physician submitted 1:30 PM reports to Secretary Porter, with officials noting the outbreak may have peaked and urging ongoing precautions to prevent pneumonia and other illnesses following the flu.
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Gorep
Board of Health
Porter
Journal
Legislation to curb crime eyed by Pennsylvania governor
Harrisburg January 14 Gov Fisher said major crime legislation is among the most important items before the current session. He cited the forthcoming report from the crime commission and the possibility of a special message to the legislature. The commission, appointed in 1927, will suggest bills including a habitual criminal law modeled after New Yorks Baumes statute.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Fisher
Legislative Crime Commission 8
Crime Commission
Bilia
New York
Pennsylvania Assembly to Announce Committee Assignments
United Press reports the General Assembly reconvenes for the second week of the 1924 session as Republican leaders in Philadelphia prepare to announce Senate and House committee assignments. Dominant figures include Joseph W. Grundy and C. J. Goodwyn along with W. L. Mellon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
General Assembly
M. Fonigat
House
Philadelphia
Horsty W. Sshants
Senate
Ani
Aaroin B. Hess
Assembly
Rie Amon
Joseph WR. Grundy
Mellon
Stuady
C.J. Goodnoulyn
Cameron
House Appropriations Committee
Goodtaneht
Pinshot
W. F. Stadtlander
Pittsburgh
Stadland
G. Leslie
Allegheny
W. L. Mellon
Leslie
Legislative Sea
Orgiolzatin
Usia
FODAY'S FIVE BEST RADIO FEATURES
Radio lineup lists 7:80 and 8:00 features on WOR with The Music Room and Vita phone hour on p:30. WEAP and Gen era Motora hour feature Gertrude Lawrence, while WOH airs Light Opera Company at 19:00 under Boece paccto.
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Foday
Roxy
WOR
Music Room
Vitaphone
WEAP
Genera
Motora
Gertrude Lawrence
WOH
Nitog Light Opera Company
Boece Paccto
Midwest Cold Wave Kills Many As Storms Rattle Rails
Widespread subzero temperatures grip the midwest with wind and snow. Chicago reports 10 to 41 degrees below zero and dozens of deaths linked to the brutal cold. Train service disrupted, homes flood with fugitives, and fires flare as residents endure the deep freeze.
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Ford
Mercury
Concord
Mude West
Big City
Chicago
Pera
Calisine
Illinois
Towa
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Michigan
Government Weather Bureau
Viroqui
Wis
Milwaukee
Chico
St. Paul
Pacific
Central Fire Headquarters
National Banke
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Rockview
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Philadelphia County
J. Frances O'Hern
Catholic Diocese of
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Grundy
Public
Maryland
Mid-West
Cleveland
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