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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

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Fisher Inaugurated Amid Splendor At Union City Plant

A worker at Shreve Chair Company in Union City was badly burned and injured when a drum burst during operation. Justin Quek, about 100 years old in the scene, was struck in the face with severe lacerations and a fractured jaw. He was rushed to Carry Hospital then to Corry Hospital, where doctors stated his condition as very serious but hoped for improvement.

Justin Quek Nessa Carry Shreve Chair Company Union City Murilay Quick Burse Hectare M Union City M Union City Physiolan Corry Hospital Cooper and Crowe

Rebels Score Reported Gains in Nicaragua Conflict

A Washington dispatch cites unconfirmed reports of Liberal rebel victories on Nicaragua's west coast including Leon and Matagalpa. US warships anchored at Corinto as Conservative forces, aided by the United States, moved to push rebels toward the frontier amid tense battles and armored units.

United Pros Washington Washington Daily News Today Puerto Cabezas Sucasa Gusta Rica Leon Liberal Matagalpa Ibera Managua Sacaka Nicaragua United States Ceriito Rigas Trapati Siuy Iwn del Sur United States Navy Cincinnati Bankes Galveston

Action on Senator Smith's Case Delayed

Washington news reports that Republican leaders and Senator designates Frank L. Smith of Illinois delayed the predatory trial plan as they met in conference. They aimed to delay proceedings until tomorrow to avoid disrupting the Senate session, with plans for an earlier start to hear Smith's case if he attends.

Senator Smith Washington Frank L. Smith Illinois Senate Smith Curtis Kansas Deade Ilinois Reed Seneause Gurity Sénaté Tomorow

98 Frozen to Death on Two Trains in Snow

United Press dispatch from Sumaya reports 98 people found frozen to death aboard two railway trains stalled in heavy snow drifts along the Volga River valley. The tragedy, described as extremely severe, marks a brutal winter disaster in the province.

United Prous Moscow Sumaya Volga Iiver

Miners Face Wage Slash In Central Field

United Press reports coal mines in the Central Competitive field will close March 1 if a twenty percent wage cut is not accepted. Operators intend to pursue a joint conference with union reps to draft a new working agreement replacing the expiring Jacksonville contract. The plan, backed unanimously by Ohio miners, covers four states and could set wage levels for bituminous miners nationwide. John Lewis, international president of the miners, dissents from the plan.

United Prem Toledo Jacksonville Oho Thinnis Pennsylvania Theian Coal Masinst Ohio Mine Grewers John Lewis Miners Organization

Radio Features Tonight Across Stations

A list of features scheduled for this evening across multiple stations. The WEAT Hookey network covers 48 stations with 4 pm Eastern start featuring the Tollefson Trio and Margaret Orion. Soprano performances are noted along with university events and an American Composers program. Additional entries include WEBA and WLW Cincinnati programs with varied ensembles and times.

WEA Hook Tollefson Margaret Orion Weat Hookey Eastern StBigs Baer Mwmortat WHC Woosford Glee Club WLW Cintinnati Idaa American Composers EDA Pistahurgh Kdka Little Sym Wiund

Slump in Auto Business Seen by Ford

United Press reports Henry Ford predicts fewer cars will be manufactured this year due to anticipated stiff competition in the motor industry. Ford said competition is desirable and that he would be unhappy without it, despite concerns about the market.

United Press Boston Mass Ius Henry Ford Dow Jones Financial Service Bord

Five Thousand Dollar Verdict In Binowsky Suit

A Bell County civil jury returned a 9000 dollar verdict for Binowsky and 2000 for his son Edward in the first of several damage suits by Binowsky and children against the Balalo and Bris Railways over a November 1925 East Lake Road crash that killed the mother and daughter. The trial began last Thursday before Judge A P Rossiter in Erie and the verdict was read this morning with remaining suits to follow in county courts. Emowsky formerly resided in Clymer.

Bell Tayor Stattley Binowsky Edward Binowsky Tine,owsky Balalo and Bris Railways Company East Lake Road Erie Traction Company A. P. Rossiter Emowsky Ormerly Clymer

Death of William J. Duke in Philadelphia

William J. Duke, a former Corry resident, died suddenly in Philadelphia likely from a heart attack or an accident. He had lived in Philadelphia for about three years and worked in shoe retail and insurance. Survived by mother Mrs. Mary Duke, two brothers Al and Francis, and sister Florence Duke, his body to be moved to Corry for funeral arrangements not yet set.

Ward Philadelphia William J. Duke Corry Mr. Duke South Center Street Theo Williams Insternce Tsiness Greynd Allied Insurance Lines Mary Duke Francis of Florence Duke

Texas Corp declares dividend and stock offer

New York January reports that the Texas Corporation declared an exting dividend of ten percent in stock in addition to the regular quarter cash dividend of 70 cents.

New York Jam Texas Corporation Today

King Named On Several House Committees

Assemblyman John King of the state legislature was named to several House committees including forestry insurance judicial apportionment labor and industry and legislative apportionment committees. Joseph Schilling of Erie received assignments to appropriation law and order fisheries municipal corporations health and sanitation and public roads committees. Otto Herbst joined the education committee and also serves on fisheries printing and public roads committees. Joseph Zelsenheim from the west County district will sit on agriculture centennial fairs forestry and military pensions committees.

John 1 Morrisburg Joseph Schilling Erie Law and Order Otto Herbst Joseph Zelsenheim West County

Thrife Talk At Rotary Club Inspires Thrift Week Observance

Superintendent of Schools Ralph Dewey addressed Rotary Club at Hotel Corry highlighting Thrift Week with verse and remarks on observance. Dr PG Wood, then in Rochester sanitarium, reported steady progress. Guests Harold Rel of Bristol and Mr Ritz of Franklin attended. directors met after the session.

Ralph Dewey Rotary Club Corry Curry Supt Geirerd PG. Wood Rochester Minn Wood Harold B. Rel Bristol

British Warships Guard Far East Tactics

London reports British government prepared a firm, liberal stance toward China amid disturbances. Seven warships lay off Shanghai while 26 more head to the Far East or stand ready, with cabinet discussions sanctioning continued talks but demanding no violence or threats from Chinese officials.

London Tan China Yadins Shanghai Far East Ong Hy

Tipton Named City Health Officer After Civil Service Review

The City Council accepted the Civil Service Board report on police department examinations and appointed Milton R. Tipton, former Kane police chief, as health officer. Tipton has served as police chief on a Mayor Bracken appointment for nine months. No action was taken on other department applicants. The combined meeting with the Board of Health was brief, with reelecting officers and Tipton’s appointment highlighted.

Civil Service Board Inst Wask Milton R. Tipton Kane Tom Call Tipton C. W. Bracken City Council Bracken Board of Health M.R. Tipton George W. Dunkle

White Way installation approved for West Main street

City Council authorized immediate installation of a new White Way street light system on West Main street. The matter was referred to Public Safety Superintendent Frank Howlard to act with power. Venango Public Service Corp will erect poles as soon as possible, aiming to brighten a historically dark thoroughfare.

City Council West Main Street Superintendent of Public Safety Frank ©. Howlard Venango Public Service Corporation Cornell

Arbitration on Mexican issue proposed in Senate clash

President Coolidge faced attacks from opponents over military preparedness and alleged imperialism as he opposed rapid arms race limits and Colombia doctrine policy. Senator Robinson urged arbitration of the Mexican land dispute amid heated debate about Catholic influence and possible intervention in Mexico by U S forces.

United Press Washington Coolidge Central America Robinson Arkansas Heflin Albam Mexico Brice Marylan Thaffin Alvin Coolidge James A. Reed Missouri Senate Knights of Columbus

Fisher Is Pennsylvania New Governor After Inauguration

Indiantown's H. S. Fisher was sworn in as Pennsylvania's 30th governor in Harrisburg. A large crowd witnessed the oath by Chief Justice Von Moschzisker as rain threatened and a grand parade followed, with Fisher's daughter Mary and dignitaries in attendance.

United Press Tarrisburg Commonwealth S Fisher Penn'a Pennsylvania Kisersad Giltond Pinchot State Capitol von Moschzisker State Supreme Court Fisher Harrisburg Jase Wight Capitol Tisher Pinchot Farnist Dauphin Hows Dnd Wisher Dow J.C. Pinkerston Governor Pisher Indiana United Presbyterian Church Pinkerton Hegan Mary Fisher Gifford Pinchot Ss Fisher Little Booth Bishop Thole Secretary of the Treasury A. Wes Mellon Mr. Pinchot Secreity of Labor James J. Davis Secretary of Interior Hubert Work U.S Win S. Ware U.lennthore Gee Wharton Pepper David A. Reed W. J. Mellon Joseph R. Grundy River Park

Bill to check rateboosting in legislature

A bill introduced in Harrisburg would prevent public utilities from raising rates until the Public Service Commission approves. Sponsored by Senator Albert Davis of Lackawanna County, the measure suspends increases after notice and would affect gas electric and water rates. Also noted are local social visits and an ill person improving.

Commission Senate Harrisburg Public Service Commission Alpert Davis Lackawanna Courtye State Senate Public Service, Commission Djetion Davis

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Justin Quick Cory Hospital Unité Brie Phila King Rotary CLUB Ralph S. Dewey Columbus Erie Railroad Ind Council White Way A. P. Klumph Ashtabula D. J. Stith Bases Street Nes. Smith
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