Patterson Enters Mayoral Race As Field Expands
Es Mayor John B. Patterson announced his candidacy for mayor today. He filed nominating petitions on all three tickets as part of a widening contest already including Samuel Scott, Frank M. Loveland, and C. L. Alexander with Patterson seen as a strong challenger and potential magnet for further candidates. Patterson, a longtime property owner and former mayor, previously served as a school director and has been active in municipal affairs.
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John B. Patterson
Patterson
Samuel Scott
Frank M. Loveland
C. L. Alexander
Mrr. Patterson
Hig
Ben F. Starr
J. Love
Board of Education
Scott
Corry Boy Will Give Concert
A sacred concert will be given in the Presbyterian church Sunday by I. Lee Whittlesey of Detroit Michigan. The former Corry boy, baritone, will sing with the Presbyterian choir. program includes organ and piano pieces starting at 7:30 PM. Public invited.
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F. Lee Whittlesey
Presbyterian Church
I. Lee Whittlesey
Detroit
Mich
Presbyterian’ Choir
Mr. Whittlesey
F. Ws. Whitfesey
West Church Street
Corry
Radio Schedule Highlights From Today
Today's list features Kate Smith and Shawnee music on WABC at 6:00. Sanderson and committee fans tune in on CBS Network at 7:00. Henry George Orchestra performs on WIZ at 3:00, with Southern makes on WIKF at 10:00.
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WABC
CBS Network
Kate Smith
Swahee
NBC Networl
Sanderson & Cmimit
Henry George Orchestra
WIZ
NBC Network
Snuthanoakes
WIKAF
NISC
Fall Begins Sentence In New Mexico Prison
Albert B. Pall, former Harding era Secretary of the Interior, was received today as a federal prisoner at the New Mexico State Penitentiary. He was sentenced to one year and one day for a $100 000 bribe related to pi scandals, and was sent to the prison hospital after a medical exam. His photo and fingerprints will be sent to Washington for Rogue's Gallery.
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United Press
Santa FE
Albert B. Pall
Harding
New Mexico State Penitentiary
Fall
Shertillion
Washington
Firso
W. B. Piske
Three Rivers
N. N
Averted Strike Looms in Pittston Coal Fields
In Scranton on July 21, reports say 16,000 Pittston Company workers in thirteen United Mine Workers locals may avoid a strike. Six locals voted against striking, seven to vote tonight, as district leaders split between anti administration factions led by Thomas Malone and pro Boylan allies.
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United Press Scranton
Pittston Company
United Mine Workers of Ampriva
Pillston Company
Fisve
John Boylan
Hig Clty
Miloney
Boylan
Pittstom Company
Air mail pilot dies in crash near Centralia Illinois
Frank Hamann an airmail pilot for American Airways was killed when his plane en route from St. Louis to Evansville Indiana crashed eight miles west of Centralia Illinois in Woodland. A farmer heard the circling in heavy rain and searchers found the wreck hours later. Hamann who lived in Evansville left St. Louis at 1 30 PM carrying twelve sacks of mail for southern points.
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United Prova Centralia
Ill
Frank Hamann
Evansville
Ind
St. Louis
Woodland
Here
Bach
Alamann
Hamann
Atlanta Sunway
Jash
American Airways
Haniann
Six Months For Erie Mother Who Sold Booze
Mrs Mary Johnson of Brie was sentenced to six months in county jail after fainting in federal court. She admitted selling liquor to support her two young daughters and claimed her husband left her, seeking to keep their home. Her parole violation preceded today’s sentence.
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Pittsburgh
Mary Johnson
Brie
Pay Tax Rebates End August First
County tax rebates expire August first and taxpayers urged to pay now to save five percent. B Westley, tax collector, reports strong progress despite business conditions and expects thousands more dollars before the deadline. City taxes incur one percent penalty starting July first, increasing monthly, while school tax payments rise with the 1881 agreement.
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B. Westley
Westley
Gollector Westley
Nearby Crawford County road to be improved under state program
Reports from Spring Creek indicate the first stretch to be improved runs from the Corry Spartansburg road to the Warren county line toward Spring Creek. Construction crews arrived at Spring Green and preliminary work has begun with graveling planned over two years followed by an oil treatment. Local townships in Erie and surrounding counties await detailed plans as officials negotiate funding and timing.
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Cored Spartinsburg Road
Warren County
Spring Creek
Pinchov
Corry-Spartansburg
Spring Green
Crawfore
Corry-Spartansburs
Erie County
Highway Department
Oth Concord
Wayne Townships
Slayers of Trooper to be tried in September
Trial of William Schemnitser and Stanley Shero Broughton youths charged with first degree murder in the slaying of State Police Sergeant John B. Prey will be moved to the week of Sept. 14. District Attorney Frederick Filley said Chero would be returned from McAlester Oklahoma. Chero is recovering from a gunshot wound sustained during the attempted capture.
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Anneu Des Troy
William’ Schemnitser
Stanley Shero
Broughton
John B. Prey
Frederick Filley
Filley
Chero
McAlester
Okla
Schemiblser
Chero Bas
City Council Holds Meeting and City Appointments
Worth Hammond appointed by the City Council to fill the vacancy caused by Frank England's resignation as Mayor. England serves as Superintendent of Safety. Regular meeting attended by aldermen with England presiding. Minutes read and approved. Various discussions on hydrant damage, center and Pleasant streets, utility excavations, and street repairs.
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Sati—Ty
Water Company
Starr
Matetr
Corry Waster Company
Utiility Company
Torre
Costa
Coririck Agroumed
Oil Stocks Rally as Industry Hints Price Rise
United Press reports July 21 sees stock trading firm with Oklahoma price rise hints. Tulsa Oil & Gas Journal notes a daily U S oil production drop and California cargo curtailments. Jones & Co. estimates U S Steel at 83 percent of capacity while steel industry output remains weak overall.
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United Press
Wew York
Col
Stock Exchange Today
Oklahoma
Oklahomia State
Kensay
Texas
Ule
Tulsa Oil & Gas
Jourta
California
Wow, Jones & Co
United States Steel Corporation
Pinchot renews attack on Pa utilities during parade speech
Governor Pinchot urged Pennsylvanians to unite against public utilities to secure a square deal. Speaking at Sans Souci Park in Wilkes-Barre, he criticized high rates as graft, tied to the Harvey bill allowing water-service acquisitions by corporations, and warned the public service commission guarantees profits regardless of the cost to citizens.
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Sy Unster
Wilkes-Barre
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Public Service Commission
Wyoming Valley Municipal Water Ownership League
Sans Souci Park
United States
Yacht Race Entry Wrecked Crew Safe in Atlantic Crossing
United States reporting from New York July 21 notes the yacht Lismore from Mamaroneck New York, a ten yacht trans Atlantic race entry from Newport Rhode Island to Plymouth England, is slowly making headway eastward with its mast gone and two crew members lost, the lone woman aboard, and provisions running low. The Hamburg America line reported the craft about 700 miles from Plymouth with two crew members placed aboard for sustenance.
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Py United
New York
Ketch
Lismore
Mamaroneck
N.Y
Newport
Plymouth
Eng
Hamburg
Pirates May Play In Corry On September First
Secretary Sam Waltters of the Pittsburgh National League club spoke with the Journal sports editor about a possible exhibition game in Corry on Tuesday September 1. Corry’s Sauairs seek a late September appearance as they prepare to move to Worthes Field, with manager Cobbett of the Merchants to contact Pittsburgh management.
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Sam 1
Waltters
Pittsburgh National League Baseball Club
Journal
Pirates
Corsairs
Corry
Bultisly
Worthes Field
Cobbett
Merchants Baseball Nine
Pittshurst
Central Pa Storm Causes Severe Damage and Fatalities
A severe electrical storm across central Pennsylvania caused extensive property damage and claimed one life when a lightning bolt struck a swing frame over a pool. Drownings were reported nearby, with several injuries and fires sparked in Shamokin and Gettysburg area homes. Frank Murray of Titusville visits Harrisburg as heavy weather ends.
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Harrisburg
United Press
Pennsylvania
John ‘Trail
Chambershire
Neary Creek
John Mellow
Pranislin
Marshall Gollege
Lancaster
Merle Zamerowski
Wyoming
Wilker-Barre
Michael Junto
Renwick
Paul Zelinski
Shamokin
Spangler
Gettysburg
Hnols
Here
Need For Change in Chest Administration
Community Chest policy faces overhaul for coming winter as critics urge shifts in fund use. Report notes large gas bills totaling 2730 dollars last season and proposes wood stoves or pooled help for households with able-bodied men. Continued discussion referenced.
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DHS
Cest
Agreement on German relief near
Washington and London delegates floated an international banking plan to safeguard short term credits totaling about 1.2 billion dollars for Germany. The proposal envisions an international committee under the Bank for International Settlements to manage cooperation and prevent European political friction, while delaying long term credits. Stimson expressed confidence American banks would aid Germany if others match efforts, and noted no new definite plan was offered. Finance ministers will discuss halting withdrawals from German credits.
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Joseph H. Baird
United Press
Washington
London
Tor
Germany
Europe
Bank of International Settlement
Reich
Stimson
United States
Banka l
Paris
Former Corry Man Is Burned in California Accident
Joseph Mortz, formerly of Corry and a resident of South Gate Cull, suffered severe burns in a California workplace accident. He slipped into a vat of boiling water, burning his legs but managing to keep his upper body from contact. Doctors report his injuries are second degree and expect a slow but hopeful recovery.
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Joseph Mortz
California
South Gate
Cull
Corry
South Catt
Mortz
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Corry Boy
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Erie
Crawford CO
Worth Hammond
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Frank Murray
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