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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1930
Page
1
A vast flood plume swamps Illinois Kentucky Missouri and Tennessee as levees give way and rivers rise to record highs. Rescue crews guard breaches near Blytheville while thousands race to safeguard homes and farms amid frigid conditions and widespread damage.
Radio listings show NBC Network program blocks from 7:20 to 10:00 EST including The Giris, A True Story Hour, Mystery House and Orchestral Quakers with additional WEAR and CBS Network segments. The schedule highlights varied dramas, mysteries, and serials across networks.
The Little Entente nations Yugoslavia Czecho Slovakia and Romania warned at The Hague they would not sign the Young reparations agreement without a settlement with Hungary. They pressed for a Hungarian payment terms deal as the German reparations commission advised progress.
Sneak thieves entered the Elks Club early this morning and caused minor damage while taking a few cigars and breaking slot machines. Police investigated with Chief Rappersburg noting local suspects. no cash was recovered. Senate tariff bill progress eyed with expected quick action in two weeks and potential amendments ahead of conference.
United Press reports at Folsom Prison California that Eugene Crosby hanged at 10 03 a m making him the fifth inmate to die in the riot related executions joining four others who were executed earlier today by the state authorities during the episode.
Erie health officer Dr. James R. Smith announced a new smallpox case, an East Side mother of three, linked to Westminster area infections. The total cases since September reaches 30, with 21 city residents among them.
A bombing damaged a four story Wheeling West Virginia apartment building today. Seventeen occupants were in the building at the time and escaped injury. Officials linked the blast to gang rivalry between liquor bootlegger factions. It marked the third bombing in the district in one year.
Jan 17 in Erse, Frank Flick, proprietor of Perry Bowling Alley, was attacked near 2401 Wth Street by a short youth who struck him with an iron bat and robbed him of $140. Flick reported an additional $500 was missing in the incident, with police investigating.
Pittsburgh taxi drivers enter the eleventh day of a strike in which Yellow and Green Cab Companies refuse to recognize the drivers union. Police promised no city offenses would be issued to drivers, stalling any breakthrough.
Harrisburg dateline reports extradition papers being secured for a murder case involving state highway patrolman Brady Paul. Irene Schroeder and two Phoenix companions are sought. Lawrence County detective Lee is handling signatures, with agreement on travel and reward payment to Phoenix officers.
Mail bags with secret Air Ministry papers and money were stolen in Kingsway London as two young men grabbed the bags from a messenger. A blue car blocked the entrance, the robbers leaped out seized the bags and fled. The incident follows a string of recent mail thefts in the city.
E H Rea 55 moved from city to county jail as material witness in the case of Clark Rea 60 killed last Wednesday night at their home. Authorities pursue clues in a mystery killing once thought to involve three youths with robbery motives. Clyde Amos 42 a Craneman for Junista shops of the Pennsylvania Railroad was killed today by a high voltage wire while operating a crane.
Ten planes take part in a renewed search for Maury Graham, a missing air mail pilot. Seven ships left for Caliente, one left Bristol Mines, and another started from Omaha as weather permits.
Final arrangements were completed this afternoon for the conference at the Municipal building tomorrow. Officials from nearby cities will protest the State Department of Health order to construct a sewage disposal plant costing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mayor Alexander spoke with Hon. John Flynn and expects Dr. Theodore Aggel head of the department or a delegate to attend. Cities will send mayors, councillors, attorneys, and engineers to argue the finances and legality of the requirements. A definite program is set and a home-mile policy campaign may be formed. The conference will convene at 3 30 Saturday afternoon.
Moscow reports lagging notes on two missing American aviators, Caps Carl Ben Eielson and Earl Borland. Rescue teams race icebound seas to reach Anguemia river district, chasing a possible clue about their fate about 120 miles from Cape North.
A midnight fire raced through most of a Carthage block in the nasmness district as firefighters battled frozen hydrants and subzero weather. By dawn the Taylor Purmiture Company building near the city square lay a gutted ruin with flames consuming neighboring structures.
Fire Chief Paulson says evidence points to incendiary causes in the Lomperove fire. Investigators from the State Police will lead a complete inquiry as the town seeks to identify those responsible and limit further property losses.
Marianne a two act musical comedy presented by Emmanuel Parish at the High School auditorium drew a large crowd. Mary Panis led as Marianne with strong support from Wil Able and a sizable cast including Virginla Kamps and Dr J B Wright. The production featured song and dance numbers throughout both acts and showcased lively performances from Alfred Van Dresar Jack Machanes and others.
J H Collier of Illinois told an Anti-Saloon League convention that every bootlegger is a potential murderer. He urged harsher penalties in prohibition violation cases and stricter enforcement under pre-prohibition revenue laws.
Secretary Stimson meets with Malcolm McDonald in London as American delegates begin arrival and initial talks. A welcome at Paddington station included Arthur Henderson Albert Alexander and others. Delegates proceed to hotels and plan sessions at Downing Street with visits to Victoria Station and international counterpart receptions.
The maroon 1927 Chevrolet coupe owned by Howard Crandall and parked on Maple Avenue near the Corry Jamestown plant was stolen during the day. Police and highway patrol were notified. license 08-83, engine 2367846, likely to be found abandoned soon.
In Blair County Pennsylvania Jam 17, Homer Wertz is in serious hospital condition with injuries from a slate fall that fatally killed fellow worker Samuel Long, 61, during road work near Canoe Creek yesterday. The men were installing slate when a high slab fractured and sliced into trench work without warning.
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