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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1928
Page
8
An on the ground narrative details a World War II sector defense with American troops under shellfire. Sergeant Kadie faces a death sentence for neglecting his pistol while awaiting a counterattack and improvises a rocket barrage to aid the stalled line near a ruined town.
Archaeologists report discovering tombs dating to the Neolithic period in Palestine marking a Stone to Bronze Age transition. The finds include artifacts resembling some modern themes, suggesting longstanding cultural practices.
Defails at death by own action after two failed hanging attempts in a police headquarters cell. Prisoner Pikiewski, 40, of 266 18th Street, was found by officers with a noose around his neck and later removed by guards. He was committed to the county prison by Captain Dundon.
The Kentucky Jockey Club has been dissolved and replaced by the American Turf Association. Col Batt J Wins leads the new group, a Delaware charter holding company with 36 million dollars in capital. Churchill Downs Latonia and three Washington area tracks to come under supervision.
Three New York detectives arrived in Northampton to aid the search for Frances St. John Smith, 15, a first year student missing since Friday. Clues and theories have offered little support as the investigation continues.
Mrs. Martha Gardner of 2315 Bancroft St Toledo states stomach and gall bladder troubles, souring food, cramps, headaches, and dizziness. After unknown tonic Tepee Tonic from Redwood’s and Downey druggists she reports relief, regular bowels, stronger nerves, and no operation needed.
Milton TL Tipton was reelected as chief officer of the city via reorganizational meetings. Changes included reappointments and new nominees among city officials, with select board appointments to be announced by county commissioners. Mid year exams continue at Benton High School as students study for the balance of the week.
At the January Warren Borough Council session members discussed appointing a police chief. George 11istin was considered and the decision held over to February. Moore and Wiidlebon tilver were among applicants, with both candidates reviewed in detail.
United Press reports in Morgantown West Virginia that barracks for twenty families of striking miners at Scott’s Run were burned last night. A Monon Coal Company boarding house with 24 rooms also burned. The two-year-old buildings housed evicted miners.
Orestville reports the death of Mayor Putney who collapsed at home shortly before noon after complaining of chest pain. He had undergone gallstone surgery four months earlier and recently returned from a Buffalo hospital.
Samuel Thomas, 39, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while tending a fire on the second floor of his Pittsburgh home last night, police said.
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