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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1928
Page
1
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The City Council approved on first reading a broad ordinance aimed at bootleggers and disorderly houses. The measure, tied to municipal prosecution, increases penalties up to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail for nonpayment, with fines reverting to city funds. It targets speakeasies and unlawful establishments to preserve public order under Mayor Bracken.
The City Council approved a new traffic ordinance after two readings, set for final adoption in February and implementation a month later. The measure, drawn with a Citizens Committee guidance, upgrades street designations as through streets, regulates parking, and establishes penalties while aiming for uniformity with nearby cities.
City Council routine business included approving minutes and bills, and receiving monthly treasurer's report. The Stanford Hose Company recommended re electing Andrew Paulson as fire chief and Roy Rickerson as assistant chief with unanimous approval.
Radio guide lists WEAR at 8 PM with B M tiver Weady Hout Kathleen Stewart and Shilkrets Orchestra. WPG Atlanticity 8 PM Selberling Singers. Women's Symphony Orchestra of Philadelphia on WIZ at 8? 9 PM The Continentals WOR Newark 9 PM The Chloe Invisible.
Members of the Rotary Club enjoyed a novel stunt during their regular meeting at the Hotel Gorry. The event featured a program broadcast by Station KNUB and included lights and a feature on the Inner life of members. The stunt, directed by a committee led by Theo P. Williams, drew notable interest. Mrs PF J O Leary returned home from a business visit to Union City.
Adolph Hotelling pleaded guilty today to first degree murder at arraignment on kidnapping and murdering five year old Dorothy Schneider. A massive mob riot surrounded the Genesee county jail as lawmen guarded against possible lynching attempts.
The Journal reports on page 6 that complete drafts of the new enforcement and traffic ordinances were approved by City Council after free and seventh readings at the meeting. The measures are described as the most complete of their kind and will be printed in full in today’s issue.
Police investigated two burglaries and one attempted robbery. Rhodes Garage on West Smith street was entered through a rear window and a desk was rifled of 35 cents, a .38 revolver, and a hashlight. Erie Railroad camp car in west-end yards reported theft of two shirts ten pairs of socks and an alarm clock. Wellejas Bakery on FE Main street suffered a market theft at 5 am with a suspect seen fled in a light coat tan cap. police unable to locate him. Chief Tipton suspects the same thief.
A big ceremonial day in Toca Knights Templar circles with about twenty five Sir Knights from Warren Commandery attending. The Orders of the Red Grass and Kaighs of Malta will be conferred in the Masonic Temple lodge room this afternoon. The Clarence Commandery and guests will share supper at 6 30 by the Eastern Star. The evening ceremony will confer the Order of the Temple with elaborate preparations promising a premier event in recent months.
President Coolidge completes two day goodwill tour in Havana for the Pan American Conference. He attends a state dinner with Cuban President Machado, welcomes delegates, and parts with a warm reception as six destroyers escort the Memphis toward Key West.
United Press reports that Reed Pilsney Investigating Committee recommended the vacancy of a Illinois Senate seat. The panel urged expulsion for Smith over improper campaign funds and disbarment, saying Smith is not entitled to oath or Senate membership. The panel sought to begin a trial tied to Smith's primary spending and contributions from public service officials.
Readers have until midnight to enter the Newstip contest at the Rex Theatre. Prizes include one dollar for the top tip and five runner up tips winning two tickets each to The Way of All Flesh starring Emil Jannings. Winners announced tonight in the Journal.
Bland Byane, 23, appeared in Tolnndo on January 17 charged with forging checks for a company in Manndeville. A warrant named her in arrest and she waived extradition.
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