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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1927
Page
1
A heavy storm off Chicago capsized an excursion steamer. Most victims were women and children. Crowding to one side during the rain storm is believed to have caused the disaster.
United Press reports Chicago officials launched a formal inquiry to determine who was responsible for the sinking of a small canal steamer. Of the 75 aboard, 15 were children and 10 were women. no men drowned. Divers searched Lake Michigan near the wreck site as bodies were recovered and the vessel was raised for investigation.
Reported May 23 in Kansu China leaves remote districts nearly wiped out. Citys Sichang Liasgehow and Klang suffer vast destruction with mass casualties. survivors face hunger and exposure. Clergy and survivors describe collapsed churches and widespread death.
State Highway Department opened bids for a bridge and eight roads in Warren County. The lowest bid from Devine Company Alliance Ohio for the project on Route 202 plus nearby work totaled 1181182. City officials announced July 24 music lessons must stop after noon and warned disorderly persons will be prosecuted. Rhonms Jansen returned from a short Erie visit to see relatives.
The Ling Island family traveling in a Willys Knight sedan skidded four miles west of Union City in slippery conditions. Mrs Harry J Grover and two children were hospitalized with injuries. the boy is gravely hurt. Mrs Grover and a daughter escaped with minor injuries. Mr Grover, a lawyer, was not seriously hurt. Dr Kibler assisted in transporting victims to the hospital.
In July, floods hit a Chinese community causing an estimated seven thousand deaths and crop losses valued at millions of dollars. The article notes widespread destruction in the town area and mentions relief efforts and displaced residents.
Wallops of Columbus dies Tuesday in Westfield New York at age 40. He is survived by a wife, five sisters, and relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday at his sister’s home with a private service at the Baptist church in Germanay New York, burial in Sherman cemetery.
Local reports say Aimee Semple McPherson, famed evangelist of Angelus Temple, will resign as pastor and leave Los Angeles following a stormy meeting with her mother Minnie Kennedy and lawyer. A successor is to be named. George Davis of Spartansburg was among visitors in the city.
Warrants issued against foreigners for possessing firearms and dogs in Concord Wayne and Union townships. George M Laughton state game protector led arrests with eleven alleged offenders brought before Alderman Gordon. fines cited include 18 and 25 rates for dogs and others.
An appeal from a Delaware County ballot impounding suit is indicated after a conference with Judge Thompson. Jerry Cy South, representing Reed committee, plans to file the petition with the United States Circuit Court of Appeals by today or Saturday.
A midday cloudburst drenched the city for about thirty minutes with heavy rain and intermittent showers. Sewers and catch basins overflowed flooding hillside streets and cellars but damage was limited. officials noted record rainfall for the hour from noon to one. Forecasts called for continued clouds this afternoon with fair weather expected Saturday.
James Langworthy of Union City R D 2 was hurt in a hayload fall on Ira Drake farm. He has back injuries and the outlook is doubtful due to the condition reported today at Corry Hospital.
Buffalo stations WGR and WMAK air a Lindbergh reception at City Hall with Mayor Schwab and Lindbergh, followed by a Lindbergh dinner at Hotel Statler. WEAF links 20 stations for a Cities Service Hour and WIZ and WLS Chicago air shows in the evening.
Geneva July 29 The British plan for cruiser tonnage and armament drew varied welcome from the United States and Japan with no formal action likely before the plenary session Monday The United States Britain would cap cruisers at 12 10 000 ton ships and limit gun calibres while allowing Japan a specified tonnage and fleets to retain obsolete ships raising questions about a near term conference collapse
Dealers in Detroit said the next Ford model could be available around August with deposits taken on a few vehicles. Ford officials in Dearborn denied knowledge of an official delivery date. The price was expected to be similar to current models, with potential minimal increases. Ford’s founder Henry Ford celebrated his 60th birthday tomorrow, prompting speculation of a public reveal.
Pittsburgh prepares a large welcome for Charles Lindbergh expected to arrive Wednesday. The town anticipates festive events and echoes the triumphant reception previously seen for Queen Marie of Romania, as excitement rises across the community.
Hert Ploss of West Colum bus avenue fractured the ankle in a morning tractor accident at Pine Valley while aiding lumber operations. He was employed by Hari Brown and taken to Corry Hospital for treatment.
The Chicago report tallies many victims from the Payorite excursion steamer sinking. Names include Charles Abernathy Jr and Robert Abernathy, Mrs Amanda Bennett, Mrs Pearl Carpenter, and others with ages ranging from infants to elderly.
A steamer rocked by a hard wind near the shore toppled and sank within minutes. Passengers including women and children leaped into lifeboats and the sea, as rescuers and police reacted to cries from thousands on the opposite beach. Captain Arthur Olean released lifeboats and preservers to aid survivors.
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