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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1928
Page
1
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A sweeping inquiry into state census funds was urged by Randall J. LeBoeuf Jr and others. The report accuses Mrs. Wiorrie B. Knapp former Secretary of State of improper and wasteful disbursements totaling more than 1970000 dollars. It lists Deputy Secretary Mark Stet and others slated for joint scrutiny for alleged complicity. The findings allege forgery false affidavits and improper certifications in Knapp’s administration.
President Coolidge sent postmaster nominations to the Senate today naming Benjamin Jeniking Jeannette Pa Willan M Thomas Ridgway Pa William L Bowers Waynvaboro Pa for various offices as of June 23 in Washington.
Radio listings show tonight's schedule with stations WEAF WHAM WOR and others. Notable items include Lawrence Tibbett baritone at 8:80 p m and a wartime program on American composers. multiple hooks up and hour slots are listed with varied times.
United Press Dispatch from Washington reports large U.S. railroads plan four airplane routes linking major terminals to speed travel. Fairfax Neulty confirms rail lines aim to use space aboard yards as landing platforms, with routes Boston to Washington, New York to Chicago, New York to Montreal via Pittsburgh, and Chicago to St Louis.
Fire in the basement furnace destroyed Brooks brothers general store in Pittsfield, doubling as living quarters above. Loss pegged near ten thousand with stock over six thousand. family escaped with clothing and a piano. Firefighters aided by Youngaville team prevented wider town damage.
A new law enforcement measure aimed at curbing liquor traffic may serve as a model ordinance for towns and cities. Union City officials seek details from local authorities and a draft will be sent to other councils. Police officials say they need more study to assess practicability, hoping the measure becomes a potent tool against bootleggers and boosts city revenues from fines.
In Columbus on January 2 a patrolman, L. W. Wade, 85, was shot to death by fellow officer Charles H. Lewis, 20. Lewis then went to Patrolman Oscar Roush's home and threatened him, but Roush's quick wits and detective intervention averted harm to the latter. Details remain sparse as investigators proceed.
The Journal and Rex Theatre announce a News Tip Contest open this morning and lasting through the week. prize is $5 or two Rex Theatre tickets. tips about local news stories qualify, no journalism experience needed. Tips should include name, address, and usable information for timely publication.
Coronel Lindbergh plans a seven stop goodwill flight starting in Panama City this week. He will visit Bogota Caracas Puerto Rico Santo Domingo Haiti Havana and other points, landing in each on the same day as schedule. The Spirit of St Louis was recently overhauled and will be flown by Lindbergh’s party during the tour.
Irish Free State leader Cosgrave arrives from Chicago to begin a four day program in Washington. He will be hosted by President Coolidge and top officials, meet the British ambassador, and be formally received by the Senate and House. He plans wreath laying at Arlington, a White House luncheon, and calls on Kellogg and Coolidge with visits to Dawes, Taft, and the House Speaker.
In Uniontown Pa on January 2 Judge L Crawford sentenced George Lee to sixty days in Fayette county jail after a plea on a charge. Lee shouted requests for longer terms, including ninety and then two hundred days, which the judge refused. He was moved from Uniontown lockup to the Fayette county jail remarking the jail is a nice place to spend a cold winter.
Jason Frost 70 a retired rural mail carrier and Corry resident died Sunday in St. Vincent's hospital Erie after an operation. Born June 3 1857 in Elmira N Y he moved to Corry and served Route 2 from the Corry post office for 24 years joining rural delivery January 15 1902 and retiring November 30 1926. Survived by widow two sons Everett Will Fred a daughter Emma Case a brother E E Frost Predonis and a sister Mrs Mattie Stone Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm from the family residence 424 South Center Street then Pine Grove mausoleum and Spring Creek burial.
The Corry Building and Loan Association will hold its annual meeting in the offices of the organization in the Barlow Block on South Canter Street this evening. Three new directors will be elected to serve three years, with business to be conducted before stockholders at the lagoctation.
Forecasts predicted rain and cloud cover through Tuesday as a cold front eased. Warmer temperatures were expected yesterday following Fri and Sat cold conditions. The weather office noted relief arriving Sunday with a shift toward brighter skies and rising temperatures.
A missing Smith College student, Frances St. John Smith of Northampton, was reported by a taxi driver to have ridden in a Washington area cab last night. The driver described a young woman with initials B. St. JS and noted hair recently bobbed, as police compared descriptions with the missing student.
Mrs. Etta Costello, wife of Jamies Costello, died at home on Concord Street after a stroke. A Corry resident for 20 years, she ran a millinery business with Mrs. Parker on North Center Street. Survived by husband, two children, five brothers, four sisters. She belonged to Catholic Daughters of America, St Thomas Church, and the Maccabees. Funeral at St Thomas Church Wednesday at 8 am. body moving to mausoleum then interment in St Thomas Cemetery.
Havana dispatch reports two Pan American proposals at the Havana conference. one seeks to reorganize the Pan American Union to curb U S influence, while another aims to limit U S power in union matters. Delegates press cooperation as Hughes praises independence and mutual goodwill. Nicaragua debate likely to be avoided.
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