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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1928
Page
1
A partial newspaper fragment shows stray strings mentioning times and codes, with unclear names or places. Readable bits include "Main" and "7A" amid garbled OCR output, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize.
A damaged OCR notice references a will and estate matters in Erie withExecutor Brie Pi and AS-11-18. It alludes to debts, a master, and kin city of and related parties including names like JAKE and AILEY, but most details are unreadable. The fragment shows probate actions and district involvement without coherent dates or full names.
Charles Hasbrouck an elderly Corry resident was struck by a car driven by George Stockton while walking along Luke Creek road near Edmunds farm. He was thrown into a ditch and taken to Corry Hospital in critical condition. Doctors report a head gash and extensive bruising with possible skull fracture as X ray results awaited.
United Press reports heavy rains near Hays Kansas causing Big Creek floodwaters to inundate about a third of the Lywn area including Kansas State Teachers College buildings. Water stood three to six feet in college structures while many homes showed only their upper stories. Elevators in nearby towns were damaged and wheat in fields and stored grain suffered losses. No deaths were reported.
Thirty persons were killed and more than 400 injured when a fire swept a large tenement district in Lodz Poland. Casualties rose hourly as victims were found and hospitalized. The blaze began Sunday morning after benzine tanks exploded and filaments spread rapidly, hampering firefighting efforts.
LAMP HENDERSON Pa July 20 Troops from the 114th and 112th infantry begin squad combat problems as they camp and maneuver for bivouac drills near Camp Henderson. Units include 111th 112th infantry 13 engineers 109d medical regiment 213th coast artillery and 28th military police with pilots and planes from the 151st observation squadron training at Middletown.
Erin July 80 Marie Weiss fifteen stepping from a trolley at Eighth street and Delaware avenue collided with a passing car. She died in St Vincent's hospital about three hours later. Driver Baronet Bermin of 314 West 10th street was released after reporting the accident and was ordered to appear at an inquest by Coroner Hanley.
Fire destroyed the Riverside Hotel in Logan West Virginia today causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars. adjoining buildings including a grocery store were damaged but no injuries were reported. fire crews contained the blaze after several hours and residents escaped with help from firefighters.
Guarantors report deficit of about 22 dollars per person for Chautauqua Week and urge quick payment. They ask the public to buy more tickets today and this evening to reduce the shortfall, with a final offering planned tomorrow morning.
Woodland California July 80 Investigators seek fault after a rear collision damaged the attorneys' special train carrying American Bar Association delegates from Seattle. Dozens injured, several in critical condition at Arbuckle Sanitarium and Woodland hospital. Prominent names including Thomas Colter Clarence Swift and J P Kane identified among the injured.
Lake City Florida July 20 Authorities intensified the manhunt for P L Booth and his 18 year old bride on warrants charging first degree murder in the slaying of G W Simmons of Steubenville Ohio. Simmons body was found near a roadside with skull crushed and the automobile tied to the trio later found in Jacksonville bearing bloodstains.
President Coolidge spoke at Cannon Falls dedicating a memorial to Col. William Colvill, urging an end to decades of north south animosity used for political gain. He praised Colvill as a Gettysburg hero and urged national reconciliation.
George Hulet, 68, of Findley Lake, was seriously injured when struck by a car driven by Clifford Warnhouse of Clymer while crossing a highway near his farm. He was rushed to Corry Hospital for treatment as doctors assess head and chest injuries and possible complications due to age.
United Frees reports Rockford aims to become the first Midwest city to fund a Europe bound flight via great circle route. After a Thursday crash, funds will be raised to repair the Greater Rockford aircraft. Hassell and Cramer pilot the project backed by the Chamber of Commerce, targeting August 20 start and a Greenland stop before September departure.
Washington reports new U S customs rules to curb rail smuggling with Canada take effect August 28. Acting Secretary Lowman orders all shippers to send manifest details of contents in cars in transit between U S points via Canada and to seat cars with blue serial numbers.
Gettysburg Pa July 80 Na than Triberg Pittsburgh theatre owner and Earl Webb, his African American chauffeur, were killed instantly when their car struck a telephone pole about three miles east of Gettysburg. Coroner G G Oriat has begun an investigation.
In connection with the death of A. J. Hazeltine, prominent Warren banker, notes say he was an original stockholder and officer of the Corry Brick and Tile Company. Since its 1908 organization, Hazeltine served as treasurer of the company.
A 20 year old Lackawanna County man, Joseph Kamenisky, was electrocuted at Rockview penitentiary for the murder of Dr. George Kelly in Scranton. The case marked Pennsylvania’s fastest recent execution, with Kamenisky audaciously claiming he did it for his amputated leg. He pleaded guilty in May after attempts at self harm, and Governor Fisher denied clemency before the Friday execution.
Arthur Ferguson five year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Ferguson of Sharpaville drowned late yesterday in the Shenango river at Sharon. Observers saw him drown as the stream ran high after rains and the body was recovered after efforts to rescue him failed.
Radio listings note schedules across WEAF WOR Wy and WIZ networks with Buick Hour Pryor's Band and Olive Kline at 3 39 P M Opera Company United at 4 Wy Mozart Program at 9 P M and Roxy and His Gang on WGY Schenectady 880. Broadcast lineup emphasizes variety and regional stations.
Eight stills and several gallons of liquor are seized in a raid on 980 East South Street known as Hig Mary's place. Steve Duma, held on bail for a hearing before Alderman H Gordon, admitted ownership of the still claiming use for personal consumption. Duma, injured in a recent accident, is head of a large household and faces further proceedings at East Main Street magistrate court.
Four bandits halted two Bank of Commerce messengers in Winnipeg on July 30 and escaped with between $25,000 and $35,000. The robbers, apparently masked, seized the money bags and fled in an automobile.
Thieves stole $1,000 from a safe at Stouffer's restaurant 618 Smithfield Street early today after moving the safe from the front tearoom. Entry was gained through a rear door forced open. Police suspect the same group that robbed other safes in the business district in recent weeks.
United States plans to recognize the Nationalist regime in Nanking as the de jure government in China. Announcement expected within weeks, possibly before Kellogg sails to France to sign the anti war treaty. Diplomatic steps include sending a duly accredited envoy and accepting a Chinese envoy.
The Western District of Pennsylvania federal court reported a record year with 1 982 convictions, 199 jury trials, 1458 civil cases, and 149 075 dollars in criminal fines. Prohibition violations accounted for 80 percent of criminal convictions. End-of-year totals show 1 577 new cases and 506 undecided.
Pittsburgh July 30 The Joss eph Seep Ol Purchasing agency announced a 15 cent increase today at the price of Somerset medium oil in Cumberland P L Company lines. The new price effective today is SLT a barrel.
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