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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1929

Page

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Day Agent Shootings Trigger Hoover Alarm

Washington reports rising anxiety over prohibition enforcement as shootings by border agents spark protests. The White House inquiry follows incidents in International Falls Minnesota and Plattsburgh New York. A telegram from Plattsburgh’s bank president condemns the shooting and questions US enforcement ethics.

Mung Clapper United Prestaff Washington White House Mr.Hoover Law Enforcement Commission Treasy Lowman Quatoms Borders International Falls Minin Mfooers N.Y

Routine Matters Before City Council

City Commission held a regular meeting in the Municipal building with all members present. Minutes were approved and a sidewalk construction request on Myrtle Street was discussed. owners were advised to file a remonstrance. Authorities considered sewer connections, street opening, water service, and an investigation was ordered on several parcels. Police department will join the state wide telephone system with city electric costs capped per day. The 1928 tax assessment instruction was adopted before adjournment.

West Pleasidt Y Alréet Gounell Walter H. Scott Betal Carl Pierre Myrtle Street Parillo Hincard Dickson Wieper- Voll Ohio Cornnell Councll

MacDonald Confirms Proposed U S Visit

Premier Ramsay MacDonald confirms in a press interview that he intends to visit Washington if arrangements can be made. He believes such a trip could do a tremendous amount of good, but the timing must be settled through further exchange of opinion.

United Press London J Ramsay MacDonald Washington MacDonald

Bernard Burkett Wins Oratorical Prize At St Edward's

Bernard Burkett captured the oratorical prize at St Edward's High School graduation exercises held in the school hall Monday evening. Excerpts from Julius Caesar were read by Burkett. Second honors went to Costella Ressler for On the Other Train. third to Mary Ressler for Poor Little Joe. John Maloney received honorable mention for Opportunity. Rev Francis Graves led the award of eighth grade certificates and addressed the pupils. Graduation honors were given to several students across grades, with Miss Mary Clarke winning the music technique award and Le Troy Rhynard receiving perfect attendance honors.

Bernard Burkett St. Edward’s School St. Edwin's High School Julius Caesar Costella Ressler Mary Ressler Little Joe John Maloney Francis Graves St. Thomas Church Father Graves Humber Costello Ressler Fréshmien Paul Burkhardt Mary Clarke Mary Keane Merle Hesson Rita Waite Bernard Kapp Maryslus Klinger Ronald Kapp Dnc Dorothy Betty Wilcox Le'Troy Rhynard

Motive Sought in Murder and Death by Self Action

Authorities in Allegheny County investigate motive in a double tragedy where a Sewicsley policeman and his wife were found shot in Carnot Woods Moon Township. Detectives link a university student to the killings and narcotics distribution as police pursue the case. In Paris the cabinet approves Germany reparations agreement now pending ratification by the Chamber of Deputies.

Sey Pittsburgh Allegheny County Sewicsley Huntington, W. Va Ohio State University Juin Jean Lamnett James H. Snook Snook Shellanbarger University Hospital Aydriy Germany Chamber of Depubis

Radio Entertainment Schedule From Early Networks

A fragmented listing outlines today’s top radio entertainment across networks including WEAF and NBC with a 9 00 EST block, WABC CBS at 3 00 EST, WLW Cincinnati and WOR and WLS at 8 00 EST, plus CBS and NBC broadcasts tracing radio history and a Yale of Columbia and VOICE of Columbia block.

WEAF NBG the Potters WABC CBS Paul Whiteman WLW Cincinnati WOR WLS WAH Voice of Columbia WHAF NBC Yales of Columbia WHAM

Union City Band To Give Concert Here Thursday

The Coleman band from Union City will perform at City Parl here on Thursday evening at a quarter past eight. The Union City band, backed by the Union City Post of the American Legion, invites the general public to attend. The program will include pop star selections and the band’s standard marches and pieces.

Union City Band Coleman Union City Lidder Healsstees American Legion

Air crash probe opens over English Channel

London June 18 An official probe into the loss of seven aboard the surphine City of Ottawa began at Dungeness after four bodies were recovered and three were still missing. British Air Ministry and Imperial Highways officials examined wreckage towed from Ostend, with passengers Allan Fleming and Miss Marjorie Fleming among the survivors.

United Preas London Ottawa English Channel England Dungeness British Air Ministry Imperial Highways, Ltd Gaby Meister and Co New York Mme Messinger Roberts Jarcki Intler Annie Gerzon Amsterdam Re 7 D. Brailly H. R. Barnett Allan Fleming Marjorie Fleming Mia. R. B. Smith Homer Taitham

Sea Captain Sticks Ten Ship After Freighter Breaks

North Head Wash June 18 Captain Louis Johnson refuses evacuation as Laurel breaks up after a weekend gale. About 32 crewmen aboard, six remain aboard the drifting vessel while coast guardsmen plot a rescue. Some say he plans to go down with ship, others that he guards owners’ salvage interests. Red Wing cutter hopes to reach bow wreckage by high tides this afternoon.

North Head Wash Laurel Hye North Pacific Louis Johnson Pacific Red Wing Ute Clalina 2. H. Anderson Pacl Atlantic Steamship Ca Oders Johnson Coast

Watson Scores Defeat of Borah Tariff Plan in Senate

In Washington on June 18 United Press reports President Hoover faces a long summer recess as James E. Watson defeats Borah’s resolution 38 to 38 then 57 to 28 on adjournment and schedule changes. The vote signals a tense tariff fight when the Senate returns in August.

Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Hoover Congress Senate James E. Watson Watson Curtis House Ag Smoot Utah Reed Pennsylennia

Meet Tonight to Organize New Corry Band Here

Frank H Losey a renowned band composer is due in town for a meeting at the Munfelps building to organize a Corry band. A preliminary meeting formed a committee to interview musicians and arrange details. Prof Joseph Fags will direct the new band with local support from veteran players.

Frank H. Losey Munfelps Corry Mr. Lomy Muse Mr. Lose Edisiin W. Hi Stanley Ross Mead Bert Smith Blaine Kinney George Wood Bard Joseph Fags

Heat Wave Strikes East. Deaths Reported Across Regions

Boston reports seven deaths linked to a major heat wave sweeping New England. New York data shows three dead and 13 prostrations in the German Hospital area as a fifth day of extreme heat continues with no relief in sight. Temperatures peak near 90 degrees as more drownings occur.

United Press Boston New England New York Chask

Congestion at Fires Urges Arrests by Police

Fire Chief Andrew Paulson cites a Corry Case Goods plant blaze as proof that traffic blocks ambulances and hydrants. He warns arrests and fines may follow if motorists ignore rules at fire scenes to avoid delays and prevent possible heavy losses.

Corry Case Goods Company Andrew Paulson Ue Journal Paulson Eutuysts

Grant Company to Open Corry Store Saturday

The Grant Company prepares a Corry store opening for Saturday with window displays and updated stock. M S Cabbatt will manage the Corry outlet coming from Seneca Falls. The store occupies the north half of the Brown block on North Center street after remodeling.

Grant Company Corry Brown Block North Center Street W. T. Grant Company M.S. Cabbatt Seneca Falls Fy Cairns Putnam, Gonn R. K. McDonald Westfield A. C. Barnett Mount Pleasant KS. McDowell Pennsylvania Frome Norwich J. Y Grant North Center Street

Anglo American disarmament talks outlined by Dawes and MacDonald

London June 18 two speeches by Ambassador Charles G. Dawes and Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald outline a push toward Anglo American disarmament and world peace. Dawes to speak at Pilgrim Society dinner in London and MacDonald to address Lossiemouth town council. Both reaffirm friendship and urge other powers to join Britain and the United States in arms reductions. Dawes to outline talks with MacDonald after landing at Southampton to assume charge of the American embassy. The joint resolve signals a practical move toward a long dreamed goal, boosting hopes of action this time.

Stewart Brown United Press London United States Charles. &. Dawes Ramsay MacDonald Dawes MacDonald Forres Scotiand Drosch Lossiemouth Scotland Great Britain Soutsmapton England

Legion of Honor Awarded to French Transatlantic Flyers

Paris June 18 United Press reports Minister of Air Laurence Tyne awarded the Legion of Honor to Jean Assollint Rene LeFevre and Armene Latser the three young Frenchmen who completed a nonstop flight across the Atlantic A special dispensation was required due to their youth similar to the Lindbergh case and admission to the Legion.

United Fress Paris Laurence Tyne Air Legion of Honor Jean Assollint Rene LeFevre Armene Latser Atlantic Gol. G. A. Lindbereh Legion

Nevin Bus Lines Ordered to Cease Operations

In Harrisburg on June 18 the Public Service Commission ordered Nevin Bus Lines to suspend service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh pending a formal finding of public convenience. The complaint, filed by the state rail agency, was sustained by the commission after review.

Er Unley Harrisburg Nevin Bus Lines Philadelphia Pittsburgh Public Service Commission We Nevintine Pennsylvania Ral Commission

Stocks Continue Advance Upward On New York Exchange

United Press reports steady gains on the New York Stock Exchange with prices rising and about three million shares traded. In Po payan Colombia a landslide in Sevilla Cauca State killed and wounded many locals including teaching staff.

United Press New York New York Stock Exchange Golag United Pres Popayan Columbia Sevilla State of Cauca Meagor

Komagatake New Eruption Traps Hundreds Dead

Harodate Japan reports Komagatake volcano erupting violently at 11 pm. Thousands flee. 2700 evacuated by rail, many on foot. Officials fear up to a hundred dead as Isogewa electric plant buried under ten feet of ash. Surging lava and ash disrupt transport and power.

Lebgawa Japan United Press Harodate Komagatake Gersons Isogewa

Bishop Gannon to Visit Erie Churches Next Week

Rt Rev John Mark Gannon bishop of the Erie diocese will conduct confirmation rites at St Thomas and St Elizabeths and visit St Brabers church St Edward parochial school and church properties during a two day official visit. About sixty children and fifteen adults are to be confirmed with ceremonies at St Thomas Monday 7 40 pm and St Brabers Tuesday 10 30 am. Monsignor Guilfoyle and Rev Stephen Cauley among others will accompany him.

John Mark Gannon St Bilaaberh's Elool Sds Gannon Inca Convent St. Edward's Guilfoyle Stephen Cauley Erie

Man Adjudged Insane in Pittsburgh Murder Trial

Pittsburgh June 18 Adjudged insane by a jury in the Allegheny county criminal court John Schmitt 61 lumberman of the West End district was ordered committed to Fairview State Hospital by Criminal Judge James Drew Schmitt was indicted for murder in connection with the death of his partner Nelson E Bell of Oakmont who was allegedly fatally beaten with a wrench in their timber office last April

United Press Pittsburgh Allegheny County Criminal Court John Schmitt West End Fairview State Hospital James Drew Schmitt Connention Nelson E. Bell Oakmont Tmber

Trotsky seeks right to enter Britain

London June 18 Daily Mail political correspondent said he understood Leon Trotzky filed an application to the British home secretary J R Clynes to allow entry into Great Britain. Clynes likely to consult Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald before replying. official opinion favored refusal. In Washington June 18 President Hoover aligned the census reapportionment plan.

United Press London The Daily Mail Léon Trotzky J. R. Clynes Home Affairs Great Britain Clynes Rammy MacDonaldefore

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