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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1929
Page
3
A dispatch from York Pennsylvania discusses a murder case where John Blymire was convicted of murder, with witchcraft accusations cited as incidental motive. The piece argues witchcraft is not a crime in modern justice and reflects on medieval superstition versus contemporary law.
A committee of jurists is appointed by the League of Nations to study the World Court statutes and propose revisions. Flilty Root, distinguished American organizer of the Court, joins the panel, aiming to adjust the setup to ease senatorial objections and facilitate American adherence without compromising the court’s usefulness. Some American allies argue that U S Senate revision may be required for U S entry.
Dr. J C Gaddis of Chicago calls on physicians and surgeons worldwide to unite against war. He asserts doctors understand war’s human destruction not only in battle but in the long peacetime years that follow, when injuries continue to weaken individuals and nations. The piece emphasizes medical insight into war’s lasting harm.
Twenty years ago a Beau Lake area accident reports Himen Eregor age 20 killed by train. A passenger car and freight wagon wreck damaged property. A parade of local residents surprised Vincunt and Desmond families at Must Mite street with gifts. W. J. Fitchoy of Gary Heinne Light plant involved in a separate incident.
A garbled query batch asks who authored a book, who pronounced death, and color of Mars, mixing names like Lord Cornwallis and Paterson with corrupted phrases. It shows unclear sources and missing context.
A problem asks for the diameter of a sphere given equi relations among wires and spheres. The text references an yesterday solution of 2187 50 with a rough arithmetic explanation and hints at broader debates on problem solving methods and public demand for pecs and how doctors might simulate such minds.
Jamestown June 19 A Celoron woman died from severe burns after kerosene ignited when a five gallon can back of a stove exploded in her home. Mia Hayward, 26, suffered extensive injuries as flames enveloped her, despite being tended by neighbors and receiving hospital care. Clyde Mayne and other local business associates assisted. fire department responded to the blaze.
Frank Loper accuses Henry, 33, of Corry of writing two bad checks totaling $207. Alleged insufficient funds and counterfeit banking items cited. Alderman Frank Kowal ordered Henry held for hearing after the three day period.
Fragmented exercise page presents spelling, pronunciation, and usage prompts. It lists questions on correct English, pronunciation of term names, and selecting proper words for synonyms. It also shows yesterday’s answers and a mix of garbled OCR results.
The Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors reorganized for 1929 with Chairman Martin P. Whallon presiding. Joseph A. McGinnis of Ripley was elected clerk for the 25th time, serving since 1905. The board noted two local speakers who had served in the Assembly and discussed plans including a possible gasoline tax. At 2 p.m. McGinnies convened the meeting, with all supervisors present.
High waters wash out tracks and flood roads as the city contends with a deluge. A clogged catchbasin at Center and Math streets required debris clearing while a West South street manhole was blocked, hindering traffic. Liberty Street and nearby avenues also faced sewer troubles, though repairs were completed by noon. Floodwaters inundate flats east of the city and threaten treks near town, with limited additional damage reported.
Erie January report cites federal investigators from Washington probing rum smuggling rings. They have questioned more than ten convicted smugglers and plan to present findings to the May grand jury. Some prisoners allegedly offered protection by smuggling ring leaders in exchange for testimony.
Police say a plan to kill oil worker Jess Garthwaite was foiled in Wellsville on June 13 when he found nitroglycerin poured into the door rock magazine. He noticed a faulty lock and, had he used the key, could have been killed.
Members hear that the new drill work is underway and proves an interesting feature. Officers urge all members to attend regular meetings to make the year the most successful in the history of the local ranch.
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