29 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1924
Page
1
City officials announce notices to about 800 residents who owe the 199% levy on personal property tax with a five percent penalty added since October 1. Delinquents face legal action and potential summons by local constables if payment is not made after notice receipt.
A preliminary report from the Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs urges urgent changes to the veterans relief law and the Veterans Bureau. It calls for broader compensation rules for disabled veterans, higher burial allowances, and revised payment structures for dependents and hospital care, with emphasis on speeding legislative action.
Secretary of the Navy Denby defies the Senate by challenging a record vote on his resignation amid a pending revolution issue. President Coolidge seeks to avoid congressional interference while Denby insists he will not resign and faces continued push for removal.
The 12 year old son of Mrs. Kya Cutting died at his Columbus avenue home after a two week illness of scarlet fever and pneumonia. Private Tuners services will be held Wednesday at 11 AM with burial in Pine Grove cemetery. The boy is the family’s second loss after a year ago’s railroad accident on Columbus avenue. nine scarlet fever cases were reported this past week.
Shanktown Pennsylvania January 29 state mine inspectors Lowdar and Warthrop concluded their inquiry into the deaths at Haenty Tucker Coal Company mine noting the body removal complete and the death toll near 98 with few remains unidentified. The report follows the weekend accident and includes related local visits by families and veterans notices.
The Erie county court announces spring registration day in Cory, detailing deadlines for party changes and candidate petitions. Prospective candidates for congress, state senate, assembly, delegates, and judges may file petitions in Harrisburg by March 18, with party committeemen due February 14 and March 25 deadlines for other filings.
At the adjourned Dairy League meeting members are urged to attend Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Municipal Building to elect directors and other officers. All members are requested to be present.
Mrs Miria J Babbitt died this afternoon at her daughter Mrs Wilson J awards 168 Maple avenue Funeral details will be announced Wednesday by United Press MEXCO GIPY Jan 29 Federal forces report progress in Orionba as rebels suffer 2600 casualties and war materiel is seized
C C Clark spoke to Rotary on business ethics amid a discussion of order cancellations and sale commitments. He outlined a National Association for Hardwood Moulding Manufacturers code aligned with Rotary standards. Attendance hit 100 percent as pledges to the Rotary Education Fund were announced. London's Labour government resolved the eight day rail strike with terms satisfactory to engineers and firemen, signaling return to normal services.
Pekin dispatch reports brigands seized a party near Batang on the Palin Sul Yan line. They captured Dr Thompson en route to Pekin to report on a missionary death. The Pekin government sent troops to restore order in the dash of the bandits who allegedly control the paliot area.
Corry Grange No. 55 schedules a February 2 gathering in Maccatee Hall with a prompt 7 30 PM start. The program includes Roll Call a discussion on Why Tam a Partner duties of fathers to children, farm home role topics and a musical interlude by Dorothy Gates.
A lively dance event last night featured Mem fetger's orchestra delivering a strong program from nine to twelve. The crowd filled Miicestree Hall and praised the performers, with women receiving a warm reception for the evening’s entertaining program.
London report says former Governor of the Federal Reserve W. P. S. Harding may be named to supervise Hungary’s finances under League of Nations. A League loan of 80 million dollars is arranged to fund fiscal oversight during reparations. The plan aims to place an American general supervisor to ensure neutral oversight.
Approximately 8 000 arrests in three weeks, compared with 6 000 in January 1928, mark Brig. Gen. Smedley Butler and Br. Gen. Butler's revamped police force. Under Marine-style command, 72 raids yielded 4 046 arrests, alcohol seizures, and destruction of gambling and bootleg equipment.
Henry Ford refused to appear before the House Military Affairs Committee to explain his stance on the Muscle Shoals project. He also declined to send any representative, despite the committee's summons for him to testify in person or through an authorized agent.
Victims of state police liquor raids in this city expect to face the February 1 Erie grand jury next week. Nine alleged bootleggers, including hotel proprietors and restaurant operators, await indictments if the panel returns charges. New city constables, sworn in this month, will report to the court with the panel.
In Washington on January 20, Senator Lemroot of Wisconsin defended the leasing investigations and accused critics of political motives. He pressed why Democrats did not pursue court action on leases, and tied the Teapot Dome era politics to current debates over President Coolidge and officials Denby and Daugherty.
The Philathen Class met at 815 West Pleasant with sixteen members. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs John Rickers Vice President Warren Thomas Secretary Mrs Barton Smith Treasurer Miss Lena Thurston and Chairman of the Lower Committee Mrs W F L Miller.
U S Washington January reports say J P Coolidge faces renewed pressure over Teapot Dome affair as Senator Walsh and Caraway push for cabinet resignations. Charles F. Sinclair reiterates he gave no money to Albert Fall or other government representatives and awaits further testimony at the committee.
Mr. Webster directed a hotel drive in the city and served as representative of the Hoel enburg Interests of Hertlituire. He attended a conference at the Hotel comfatty, discussing arrangements and local affairs during his Corry stop.
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