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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1928
Page
1
Ousted by Senate Smith to Seek Re election
Weather chaos grips the region as a cold wave and blizzard-like storm bring near zero temperatures. High winds lash cities, snow flurries fall, and damage from yesterday's twister is reported in Ohio. Western Pennsylvania braces for continued moderation by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Smith
Ware
Ohio
Eric
Pennsylvania
Wanther Bureau
No Confirmation Report On Rebel Leader Sandino Sinking
reports from Managua say General Sandino may have been killed during a bombing by marine planes near Chiote Mountai. UPI notes no verification and cites rumors of 40 rebel casualties as pilots engaged a Sandino stronghold with machine gun fire and bombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Managua
Nicaragua
United States Marine Base
Sandino
Chipote Mountai
Sandie
el Chipote
Nghe
Lince
Poison Plot Uncertain as Ohio Family Dies Sudden
In Cleveland on January 20 four members of Jamen Potter family died from a mysterious poison. The bodies were moved from Cleveland to Broubenville, Potter's former home, where police suspect a Nolan concussion caused the deaths. Potter allegedly sought to reclaim a fortune and faced trial in Steubenville for diverting funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cleveland
Bodhcay
Jamen Potter
Broubenville
Potter
Texas Company in Major Oil Merger Talks
The rexux corporation plans to acquire the California Petroleum Corporation in what is described as the era’s biggest oil merger. Over 50 million dollars in assets will be consolidated. The deal would swap stock for stock and give Texas Corporation control of 61 percent of California Petroleum, expanding its reach in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pres
New York
Rexux Corporation
California Petroleum Corporation
Pwse A
Mexah Corporation
West Coast Co
Asia
Li Texas Corporation
California Petroleum
One ‘Texas Corporation
Standard Oil
Royal Dutch-Shell
Parker Named County Tax Collector in Erie
Emmett Parker, ex deputy recorder of deeds and 1927 opponent of Mrs. Odessie H. Plate, was appointed county taxes collector in Erie by the board as the one man collection system was adopted. Parker will be paid two and a half percent of all collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Emmett Parker
Recorder of Deeds
Odessie H.plate
Recorders Office
Board of County Commissioners
Brie
Charles R. Davis
Davis
Allan H. MacLean
Joseph Rogan
Parker
Corry Man Held by Authorities in Cleveland
Cleveland police hold Gerald P. Damon alias Richard D. Morrow of Corry and seek information from Locks police about his character. Damon was arrested for defrauding a hotel guest and has been using the name Richard D. Morrow while staying at a Cleveland hotel. He reportedly lived on Maple Avenue and worked as a truck driver during a visit to the city. Local authorities are compiling details on his life for Cleveland police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Gerald P. Damon
Richard D. Morrow
Locks
Damon
Ohio City
Cleve
Maple Avenue
Cleveland Police
Montgomery Advertiser backs Al Smith for president
In Montgomery Alabama on January 20 the Montgomery Advertiser affirmed support for Governor Al Smith of New York as president. The editorial caption War President Alfred Smith of New York framed the Alabama Democrats response to Senator Thomas J Helin’s Senate outburst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Advertiser
Thomas J. Hollin
al Smith
New
Alfred Smith
New York
Lael
Thomas J. Helin
United States Senate
Editors Back Hoover In Scripps Howard Papers
Editors of 26 Scripps-Howard newspapers voted to support Herbert Hoover for the presidency. Governor Al Smith of New York would be their alternative if a Republican like Dayen or Lowden were nominated. The editors have been in conference here this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
French Lick Springs
Ind
Eevlppe
Howard
Herbert Hoover
al Smith
New York
Uke Dayen
Lowden
Hoover
Scripps - Howard
Second News Tip Contest Opens Monday at Corry Journal
The Corry Journal launches its second news tip contest Monday with a $5 prize for the best tip and two tickets to Shanghai Bound at the Rex theatre. Five prize tickets were awarded previously. the contest runs through next Saturday night and entrants simply submit tips with their names and any current news details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Corry Journal
Richard Dix
Rex Theatre
Thesday
Jotary
H. W. Alverson
P. HR
Hve
Chicago Suffers Severe Wind Damage Across City
A powerful overnight windstorm hit Chicago and suburbs causing extensive damage. A 100 foot smoke stack toppled near a power plant, trees uprooted, numerous windows shattered, chimneys blown, and wires torn down. Only a few injuries reported as temperatures plunged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Ida
Hehta
Spirit of Life Animation at Pan American Conference
Open sessions announced for Pan American conference committee meetings. Delegates from three continents visited, questions were answered, and ambassadors urged open doors so Americans learn the proceedings. Committees on initiatives and others organized. expected to complete setup soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Heath
United Press
Havana
Foress
Ambassador Puerrydon
Committee On Initiatives
Probaly
Woman Sharpers Swindle Erie Merchant Again
A young woman sharpers swindled an Erie storekeeper out of 15 with a short changing scheme at 272 Cagette street. She handed a five and a ten for four one dollar bills and left an envelope containing stationery. Police search continues for the suspect after she fled with the money and promised to return with more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Stockton
Colry
Abarper
Elly-State
Rudolph
Cageatte Street
Rudoph
Dolla
Molly
Award damages for subway construction near Columbus
Harrisburg Jan 20 public service commission awards 1000 in compensation for property damages due to elimination of a grade crossing of state highway Route 85 over the Erie railroad near Columbus Warren County to Frank and Alda Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Harrisburg
Erie Palkoad
Columbus
Warren County
Frank
Alda J. Crosby
Public Service Commission
Heflin Attacks Stir Trouble for Democrats in Senate
An uneasy peace settles over the Democratic half of the Senate after two days of debate over Senator Heflin’s anti Catholic remarks. The party backs Senator Robinson’s leadership while Heflin signals possible continued religious critiques through the June convention, with leaders aiming to keep party harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
Heflin
Smith
Hedin
Robinson
Ark
Hetin
Harris
Georgi
Bnce
Maryland
Madison Square Garden
Bootleg Queen and Partner Surrender in Washington
Alta Drummond aged 25 known as the bootleg queen and her partner Samuel Deveney surrendered to authorities in Washington Pennsylvania. Deveney has been eluding police for over a year and is jailed for liquor law violations while Drummond faces parole violation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Alta Drummond
Samuel Deveney
Vare weighs seat bid as Pennsylvania primary looms
Philadelphia June 20 Senator elect Vare plans to relinquish his seat and seek voters in the April primary if a court contest by opponent Wilson is dismissed. Observers say the move could set the stage for a 1928 re election bid with backing from Metlon and potential support from Pinciot and judge W Kephart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Philadelphia
Wm. S. Vare
Senate
Wm. Wilton
Wilson
Done Ware
United States
David Ee
Metlon
Gifford Pinciot
Supreme Court Justis
John Wo Kephart
York named assessor for Third Ward
F E York of Mott street was chosen assessor for the Third Ward by the board of county commissioners after a meeting held Thursday afternoon. Davis and MacLean supported York. Bilis received one vote. The appointment is expected to be well received by property owners in the ward. Also reported is the disappearance of a plane near Charleston as searchers track a monoplane that left Daytona Beach bound for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. York
Mott Street
Board of County Commissioners
Brie
York
Rogan
Walter H. Bilis
Davis
Thar
Maclean
Mtr. York
Rox‘im
Bilis
Avery Able Tian
Iis
Third Ward
Hunt
Charleston
S. C
Wm. S. Brock
Edward F. Sehlee
Sride
Detroit
Daytona Beach
New York
Varrylhe
Welcome A Farnsworth Dies in Colorado
James M. Place reports the death of Welcome A Farnsworth in Boulder Colorado on January 1st at age ninety. A former Corry resident in the 1860s he was associated with Barclay and Farnsworth at their office and stand on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Place
Washington
Boulder
Colo
A. Farnsworth
Corry
Mr. Place
Mr. Farnsworth
Colorado
Welcome A. Warnsworth
Farnsworth
Barclay and Farnsworth
Ties Florado at Age of 90
An obituary notes the death of Farnsworth at about age ninety. He was survived by a daughter Alis Holt of Los Angeles and his son George, who predeceased him. He retired years ago and lived at the Hotel Boulderada, where he aided management with Mrs Holt, wife of Ben C Holt, famed inventor of the Hot Caterpillar Wractor, used as an army tank in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Farnsworth
Alis. Holt
Los Angeles
California
George
Boulderada
Holt
Ben C. Holt
Organize to Return Smith to Senate Seat
Illinois Republicans led by Mayor Win Hale Thompson move to place Smith as the Republican nominee for the Senate seat he was barred from. The effort includes primaries and court actions as options, with debates over seating and prosecutions of possible frauds surrounding the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert M1
Demby
United Press
Chicago
Tan
Illinois
Guy
Senoma
Win Hale Thompkin
Chisako
Senatore
Srenie
Smith
Sen Tertny
Tion Weill
Senate
Thal Smith
Tan Courts
Washington
United States
Soprane Coupe
Ulinuis
Funk J. Smith
Reed
Dyn
Clec
Willian Vare
Pennsylvaana
Teed
Vare
Smyth
Sendbr Dineen
Hven
Five Best Radio Features Tonight
WJZ presents John McCormack and Maris Jeritza with orchestra at 10 EST. WEAP airs Cities service orchestra at 8 EST. WI offers a rhythm review at 9 EST. WEAF schedules Anglo Persians at an unspecified EST. WOR closes with a variety bin programs at 9 EST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJZ
John McCormack
Maris Jeritza
WEAP
Dervice Orchestra
Wrigioy
WEAF
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Sidies
Ties Florado
Boonville
Tvo
LeVan St Janey
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