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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

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Four Inquiries Launched Into Ohio Bus Crash

In Bellevue Ohio investigators opened four probes into a crash that killed 19 and injured many on a Greyhound bus and an interurban near a crossing. Officials said the bus driver stopped to wipe snow from the windshield before crossing. The list of dead and injured includes several named cities and individuals.

Ohio Bellevue United Press Otho Nor Mal Lake Shore Norwalys Hagar G. Martin C. L. Bell Walte Mortuades St Gay Myers Cooper Publi Utilities Commission of Onia Thorugh Countierousentor Edward M. Marin Grand Jury Omeruls Dets Eriirate D. C. Coughlanour Cleveland Willim J. Cook A. Robinson J. S. Davenport Clevel Loula Flynn Steubenville Elmer Almond Youngstown C. Bulla Theisz Detroit R. Rawnay Chicago Peter Kingsley Wakeman Barry Gilekman Richard Freeman H. Hamon Akron William J. Cooke Edward Butler James Watrob Thelma Methér Mina Lillian Lappala Connemut Teddy Obrawsic Brooklyn Fiward Willams Pittsburgh Martin Largoner Woodsocket H ‘Merril Long Portage Warold Schaeffer A.W. Vah Valkenberg Gr Springs Butler Hils

Six Killed In Two Crossing Accidents In Illinois And Ohio

Three road workers from Ladd and Spring Valley Illinois died when their airtemp vehicle collided with a westbound train at a crossing. Names include Joe Grevitts George Horn and Peter Rubecay. In Dayton two more youths Albert Ingieman Charles Walker and Effie Powers died when their roadster collided with a Big Four Passenger train at a crossing. Summers was injured.

United Press Horn Ladd Spring Valley Peter Rubecay Dayton Albert Ingieman Charles Walker Effie Powers Barra Station Huth Summers

Bus Victim Confesses to Detroit HoldUp Bellevue

Terry Branekl, a victim of a deadly bus crash that killed 19 near Bellevue, told Police Chief C E North before dying that he helped rob a Detroit bank of 26000 with two accomplices. He did not reveal the robbery date or the bank, and said his two partners were shot while fleeing. Brawski died at 5 am today.

Detroit United Press Bellevue Terry Branekl Here C. E. North Brawski

Icy Streets After Storm Freeze Grips City

Rain and sleet left walks and highways coated in ice after a late afternoon blizzard. Winds obscured visibility and driving remained hazardous as the freeze tightened its grip and a thaw looked unlikely tonight.

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Sailors' Bodies Recovered After Canal Zone Collision

The Navy Department reports the bodies of coxswain Fred W. Schweinberg of West Orange New Jersey, aerman Herbert MacDowell of Jacksonville Florida, and fireman Early Tibbetts of Haverhill Massachusetts were recovered after a collision between a gig and a barge in the Canal Zone Sunday. The remains will be brought to Hampton Roads aboard the supply ship U S Nitro in early February.

Washington Jun Fred W. Schweinberg West Orange N. J Herbert MacDow Ell Aerman Jacksonville Pia Tibbetts Haverhill Mass Canal Zone Navy Department Hampton Roses Siip U

City Officials Discuss Gasoline Tax Conference

The conference in Harpisturs on January 24 will include Gov. John Fisher and mayors from across the state. Mayor Williams and Solicitor Held likely attend to discuss refunds of gasoline taxes to cities and highway funding. The governor favors a law preserving highway funds while tempering city refunds and debates a potential fourth-cent gas tax.

Wille Willy Haw Chia Harpisturs John Fisher Ure Jc, Williams J.B. Held the Times Highway Department Fisher Tte Iites Harrisburg

Car Slams Into Truck On State Highway West Of Union City

Carlton King of his city escaped injury after his Hacox sedan rear collided with a large truck two miles west of Union City during a late evening storm. The truck driver stopped to clear the windshield and sustained no injuries.

Carlton King Union Glty Mr. King Thin City Hacox

Senate secrecy over West Interior nominee sparks debate

Washington January 23 United Press reports that constitutional authorities in the Senate denounced the ancient rule of keeping roll call votes secret on the Roy O West Interior nomination. Norris Borah Walch and others said the vote should be public sparking unrest among factions and a push to end secrecy.

Senate United Press Sy Paul R. Mallon Washington Roy O. West George W W. Norris Judiciary Committee

Cattle Tests Show Low TB in Concord Township and City

Dr. F Bennett reports tuberculosis testing of cattle in Concord township and the city. Of sixty five herds tested in Concord, two reactors were found, and two reactors were found in the city. Resistance occurred at one location on Liberty street where tests continued with cooperation. Dr. Bennett expects near completion in a week in the city and Gothard township. Mrs Walter Decker was called to Centerville this morning by her mother in law Mrs W H Decker.

Concord Township F. Bennett Liberty Street Gothord Township Walter Decker W. H. Decker

Five Best Radio Features Promoted Across Stations

Today’s featured programs include General Electric Hour on WGY Schenectady at 8 p.m. and Palmolive Hour on WEAF New York at 8:30 p.m. Also listed are Act Two of Aida on WIZ New York at 10 p.m. and Kolster Orchestra with Night Club Romances on WOR Newark at 10:30 p.m.

WGY Scheneotsdy

Three Killed in Wreck on Castle Bridge Abutment

Three persons died and one more was seriously injured when a two car train derailed on Castle bridge abutment north of Torrington Connecticut. The locomotive and a passenger car plunged over the abutment while the train caught fire. The dead include Engineer Wilson Burns of Bridgeport Fireman P. W. Shortwell of Bridgeport and John H. Geldes of Waterbury along with two passengers.

United Hr. Torrington Conn Castle Bridge Wilson Burns Bridgeport P. W. Shortwell John H. Geldes Waterbury

Death claims John Bracken at Oil City

John L. Bracken died this morning at his Oil City home after weeks of illness with pneumonia. Born November 8 1808 in Columbus he had a long business career with American Express Cornwall and Reed and Logan and Bryan. He leaves wife Jean Merritt two children Lloyd A Bracken and Mrs Gilbert G Osmer plus three brothers and a sister. Funeral services set for Friday at First Presbyterian Church with burial in Grove Hill Cemetery Oil City.

John L. Bracken Oil City American Express Company Cornwall and Reed Logan and Bryan Fim Mr. Bracken New York Jean Merritt Lloyd AL. Brackn Gilbert G. Osmer Pittsburgh D. L. Bracken Arch C. Bracken Duane Bracken Wigin Nellie B. Seaver Corry Ol City Bracken Wanango

Dollar Line steamer Garfield refloated after grounding

The Navy department announced that the Dollar Line steamer Garfield, aground off the Bahama Islands since early Sunday, was rated at 5 a.m. today. The vessel is a fine and is now back afloat.

United Press Washington Garfield Bahama Islands Navy Department

Jacob Franz Dean of local firm dies after long city service

Jacob Franz longtime Corry resident since 1862 and head of a leading furniture and undertaki ng business died at 1 20 pm at his home corner Spring and West Pleasant Streets. Born October 16 1840 in Lampertheim Germany he came to Erie then Corry. He helped establish St Elizabeth’s Church and West Pleasant Street church addition. He was active in city council and civic affairs and survived by four children and one sister. Funeral at St Elizabeth’s Church with details pending.

Jacob Franz Spring West Pleasant Prony T Brame Lampertheim Hesse-Darmstadt Germany America Erie Franz Corry Eignes Sr Franz St. Thzapeth’s Chuch West Pleasant Street Frme Theresa Barron McKean Hile County Tives Josep L. Spies C.F Franz Leo Jleonard Katherine Garney Frans Elizabeth

Governor to Host February Reception for Legislators

Harrisburg announces a Governor’s annual reception at the executive mansion on February 8:30 p.m. for members and officers of the General Assembly, elected officials, deputies, cabinet officers, PAPE correspondents, and the Governor’s personal friends. The Governor and his daughter, Mrs. Henry Tatnall Brows Jr., will receive guests.

Harrisburg Peonsylvanna General Assembly Henry Tatnall Brows, Jr Assembly

Twenty missing after ship explosion on Magdalena River

In Bogota on January 23 the Taunch Local blew up and sank near Sitlo Nuevo on the Magdalena River. Twenty passengers were unaccounted for with several survivors injured as boats scour the river for others.

Unneg Bogota Colombia Taunch Magdalena Rivar Sitlo Nuevo

Senate fights over dry funds rebuke Mellon and adds Murray

In Washington Jan 28 the Senate rejected Mellons bid to boost prohibition funding and adopted the Harris amendment to cut the tax revenue increase. McKellar and others decried Mellons plan while Republicans and Democrats warned of a possible filibuster as they delayed action on related measures.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Hugine Treasury Mellon Senate Ben Melellar Sneseh Melon Meleton McKellar Sen Couzens Mithigas Simmona Te Manoe District of Columbia

Tanker Dannedaike Aids Reach Bermuda Amid Distress

Jan 23 a American tanker Dannedaike in danger several hundred miles off Cape Hatteras aimed to reach Bermuda under her own steam. The 8.8 Florida sent distress signals nearby while heavy seas challenge rescue efforts. Dispatches from the President Harrison and America described efforts to locate the Florida and coordinate positions as ships circled the area awaiting sighting.

Dannedaike Bermuda United Press New York Cape Hatteras Dollar Harrison Radio Corporation Florida United States Wmer America Ie America Americ Jc York Harrigan

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