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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1928
Page
3
The readable text outlines mentions of players and hurlers with scattered phrases about outs and saves. The fragmentary lines reference names like Grimes and Umes with brief in-game actions and incomplete scoring.
Report highlights rowers from the United States competing on a Wednesday event. Mention of athletes such as Jonni and Lenjene appears in fragmented notes. Further readable details are limited.
A Corry Evening Journal piece argues radio will redefine political campaigning. Candidates will broadcast to national audiences rather than tour widely, reviving old porch-style dignity while sacrificing direct personal contact with voters.
A report of the Leviathan liner robbery involving hundreds of mail tags was exposed as a major hoax. British and American authorities confirmed only a few letters opened in England and total losses of mail were minimal, revealing a prank carried through the press of two nations.
On July 1 Mexico held a national presidential vote while July 2 saw about 80 insurgents clash with federal troops in Jalisco. The deaths stemmed from a minority party’s vote gains and the ensuing political violence amid a country in gradual progress under Gen Obregon.
A fragmented note states there is no general national holiday law at the federal level. It says federal holidays apply only in certain territories and that no state government creates a nationwide holiday. The text cites authority and practical limits on holiday declarations.
Twenty years ago from the Journal dated July 10 1908 reports William J Bryan was nominated Democratic president candidate on the first ballot at Denver. Cony won a tiresome game from the Cowboys 8 to 1 as Bickford held the Cowboys to five hits. The Corry Water Supply Company’s new office building at First Avenue and Pleasant Street nears completion praised as the city’s most artistic structure. The C H S class of 07 went to Columbus for a picnic and dance. Repairs begin on pavement depressions. Eli Barlow and Sidney Blaton of this city witnessed tourists arriving at Cambridge Springs. Mrs Ed Rossshacher and son Richard spend a few days at Spartansburg.
A garbled puzzle references a 60 foot high stack and a 90 foot throw with no shadow from an adjacent building and asks for the height of a building. The excerpt also includes a shaky math explanation about costs and percentages related to Jones and Smith, with figures like 5000, 46018, 108 percent, 5600, and 142, but the exact problem details are unclear.
A garbled set of trivia queries covers aviation landings re unknown terms the reaper inventor early athletic training ancient peoples and Shakespeare with stray fragments about universities and duels plus scattered items including gravity moon sun 1914 apple Nevada.
A Union City girl, Martha Dingle, suffered severe burns to her arms and chest when her clothes caught fire during a bonfire with siblings. She escaped into the house, where her mother, Mrs. Jack Dingle, extinguished the flames and rushed her to Union City Hospital, where physicians expect a long recovery.
A testimonial ad touts San Cura Ointment as a guaranteed cure for piles with a money back offer. The copy claims long- term relief after two years of symptoms and urges buyers to also use San Cura Soap for general skin issues and germs.
Oil City July 10. A man crossed railroad tracks against a stop signal and will face Alderman Daniel McCready. Police say tariffs will crack down on drivers who ignore red lights. About 20 have been arrested in two months. fines and imprisonment await violators.
Ridgway July 10 Joseph Entres 70 of St Marys was struck and killed Sunday at 11 20 a m by Pennsylvania passenger train No 503 about half a mile west of the Health County Home. Entres was walking the track possibly overcome by heat and fell. A fractured skull caused his death. The body was taken to Lynch undertaking parlors in St Marys for viewing by October 5 by McCabe of Poca.
A 1874 Corry Fire Department parade described with Grand Marshal HN Ransom and aides. The procession from South Street to Center featured visiting departments, bands, and fire companies, ending with a City Hall banquet and speeches by Manley Crosby C O Bowman and Mayor Stanford.
Erie July 10 John Goldy age 47 of ? street between 28rd and 34th streets died at 2:50 p m Monday at General Electric hospital from injuries after falling from a scaffold forty feet high. He worked for Yager and Igo a sub contractor painting the iron foundry at the G I plant. He likely suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries.
Fragmentary text describes a river front near the White House grounds being of greater importance and potentially expanding the river boundary. The passage notes the river’s proximity and possible widening, affecting access and visibility to the White House.
Half suspected as Mercer county’s first heat wave death Ebner Harlan aged about 40 or 41 collapsed at about 1 o'clock Monday afternoon while working in the New York Central railroad yards at Stoneboro.
Town residents seek clarity on disability protections as an Equitable Life agent discusses coverage options. The talk outlines eligibility, benefit periods, and claim processes for potential policyholders.
Gordon Cook of Cattaraugus, 24, died from a broken neck after diving into a shallow pool four miles above Frecks in Allegheny State Park. Coroner Bourne said Cook had been working on the pool with others when the accident occurred Saturday afternoon. he was taken to a health camp and then Salamanca hospital before succumbing Monday morning. The article also notes upcoming Sunday School picnics at two local churches with transportation and meal details.
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