06 Jul 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text outlines a local notice with street names and a contact phone. Mentions a price and service, but lacks clear action, date, or full entity details. Reader should consult original page for complete context and correct names.
Lieutenant Schiberg staged a brave act to save a friend as Mrs. Sylvia Gross 21 and her six year old child plunged from a Pennsylvania Railroad bridge into Brukenstraw Creek. Mrs. Gross died. the child was lost despite Mrs. Leah Hamm of Detroit and others diving in to help. Bodies recovered. an inquest will be held. Survived by husband Charles Conklin and other children.
Swedish hero Lundborg, credited with saving Nobile, was rescued after a perilous night flight. A small plane, hampered by fog and Antarctic conditions, landed at One treluche with 600 feet of fuel left. He and his companions endured isolation with the Tralla crew amid bitter privation as plans for further rescue were discussed.
Erie July 1 report outlines a kidnapping near Girard as Charlotte Cox 19 of Lake Erie region was seized by two assailants in a small roadster with Ohio plates. The teens were seen on the street and a man tossed the girl from a moving car amid screams, leaving investigators with a murky story.
Authorities from Will assist in search will cooperate with Youngeville officials in locating J. H. Chniptict of Battle Creek Michigan in connection with a swindle linked to the 4th of July celebration at Youngeville. Chief Totow says officers from Youngeville may arrive soon for talks on continuing the search. An estimated $100 to $160 was taken in advertising funds. Pittsburgh’s prominent attorney Kody Marahol filed for probate, bequeathing all money and property to his widow.
Early yesterday morning a fire threatened the Pittsfield post office and Anderson Sisters tea room. Mrs. Brooks woke to automobile noises and smoke, guiding rescuers to the blaze under the post office area. Donald Warner, passing by, aided in extinguishing the fire with hose from inside the building.
United Press reports heavy rainfall caused widespread damage in the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valleys. In Scranton two inches of rain fell in eight hours, creating miniature lakes and torrents as many properties and traction systems suffered damage from the flooding and washed-out infrastructure.
A puzzling disappearance draws attention as Caplan Alfre Loewenst i g, an international figure, vanishes from his private suite while lingering rumors of flight pressure and wing propulsion swirl. Authorities and experts probe the scene for clues amid a growing mystery.
Heavy rains triggered landslides and washouts along the Pennsylvania Railroad and related lines. Train service slowed or suspended near Williamsport Bloomsburg Wilkes Barre and Lycoming County as highways flooded and residents evacuated. Damages reported across multiple towns with telephone service disrupted and waterlogged ground.
Robbers looted the Union Produce Company on First Avenue, taking about $150 in cash and checks after forcing a warehouse window. A Studebaker owned by Leo G. Morton was stolen from near the Automatic Products Co plant, possibly linked to the safe robbery, with investigators pursuing clues as patrols comb the city.
The schedule lists BM Hour of Chamber Music on W effect network at noon. WEAF airs Hour of Network Service at 7 PM. WGY Schenectady presents Froxtoy Hour at 7. WOR offers Kodake Hour at 5 PM. WIZ Network features Wrigley Review at 4 PM.
Amelia Earhart arrives to a warm New York greeting after completing the first Atlantic flight by a woman. Accompanied by pilot Fred Stultz and mechanic Lou Gordon, she rides through lower Broadway to City Hall, where Acting Mayor McKee honors her with the city’s medal and a welcome scroll.
A trio of Federal prohibition agents with Chief Milton Tipton and Patrolman John Ruppersburg raided the city on Thursday afternoon, arresting four individuals. They were taken to Erie by Federal officers last night and await hearings today before U S Commissioner Enoch Filer on charges of violating the prohibition law.
Majors Arturo Ferran and Carlo Del Prete, both Italian fliers, complete a Rome to Senita Beach near Natal voyage totaling 4 821 miles setting a new long distance record. The prior mark of 2 909 miles was held by Clarence Chamberlin and Charles A Levine who flew to Germany from New York last year. In a separate raid, federal agents arrested Pete Giros Lillian Weldner Sam Baumgarten and others at Corry Restaurant and nearby sites on East Main Street and East South Street. Two gallons of moonshine and various liquor-related evidence were seized. several suspects were taken into custody as raids targeted local joints believed to sell alcohol. Berlin reports Joan Mears and Charles B Collyer departed May for Moscow aiming to complete a 29 day world tote.
A novel advertising plane labeled The Spirit of Crawford County drew mixed attention during an outdoor display in town. The advertising tour, run by Consolidated Service Station Company of Titusville, featured Uncle Sam Gasoline and stops near Reed Filling Station on West Smith Street.
Oklahoma City Daily News alleges Justice Fred P. Branson of the Oklahoma Supreme Court threatened to kill editor Carl C. Magree. General Peng Yu Halung, allied with Nationalist forces, attended a Sun Yat Sen memorial service. State Highway department opened bids on eleven projects. Wimbledon semi finals see Helen Wills and Frank Hunter defeated by Elizabeth Ryan and F B Spence. Gov. Alfred Smith plans funeral for William Yeasco, son of John Raguab, chairman of General Motors store.
Polio authorities recovered a car stolen days earlier from CG W Belknap RD 4 Titusville. The owner is expected in the city this afternoon to claim the machine.
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