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19 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1928
Page
1
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Fragmentary legal notice lists names and dates from 1922 in Corry Erie County. Mentions persons such as Len and Morton and indicates probate or administrator actions with a public sale or hearing pending.
City Commission postponed action on the Pennsylvania and Ute railroads proposal to replace watchmen with automatic lights at Crossings on Center street Firat avenue and other points. Council opposed rapid elimination of guards and called for careful study and resident input via a Journal questionnaire. The Board of Education also protested removing watchmen due to safety risks for children.
Senator Charles Curtis arrived in Washington for what reporters expect to be the campaign planning session with Republican presidential nominee Herbert Hoover on Hoover's back porch. The two planned a noon lunch and an afternoon of strategy, with Curtis set to begin touring the country in a few weeks.
St Johns Newfoundland June 19 Miss Mabel Boll and her crew waver after a telephone call with Charles A Levine about the planned trans Atlantic flight. They will decide later whether to fly to Europe or return to New York. Le Boutillier says weather forecasts delayed the start and that the Friendship's voyage to England faced no unusual trouble.
Property owners along East Wayne Street petitioned for early repair from Congress Street to Columbus Avenue. City officials said work will start after East Columbus Avenue and Hare Creek bridge projects are finished, with gravel surfacing proposed to improve year round usability. Two King Street residents also sought gravel on their street, and council promised early action.
City Council acted to protect North Center street and East Columbus avenue from damage by trucks over 18 000 pounds gross. Signs will prohibit heavy truck traffic though crossings at intersections may be allowed. Officials warned that warm weather could worsen asphalt on Center street if trucks up to 28 000 pounds used the routes.
Tonight's top features include WEAF at 5 PM to 6 PM with a ready hour, WIZ at 9 PM The Continentals, WOR Newark 7 PM Main Street Sketches, WIZ 7:30 PM Goldman Band Concert, and WHAF 9 PM Columbia Hour with Paul Willeman's Orchestra coast to coast.
Peter Cirigliani, 16, of Ohio township, was acquitted yesterday of killing Ross Fleare, 28, of Stowe township, by Judge Richard Martin. The jury deliberated for 73 minutes before finding Cirigliano not guilty in the Allegheny County criminal court.
About twelve Kiwanis members from the city attended a district gathering at the MC A gymnasium. Dr Arthur E Restor president of the Chaulitea Qua Traditution delivered the principal address as over 300 Riwaniana from 18 ailferas participated in the All Kiwanis Night program.
Maryland delegates pledged 16 votes to Governor Alfred Smith on first ballot. Ritchie campaigned but did not seek the vice presidency. Virginia contest looms as Smith supporters expect a landslide if Smith carries most Virginia votes. Possible running mates include Houston Thompson Walsh and Major General Henry Allen with Catholic concerns noted.
Three children Jerome 8 Marvin 7 and Allen 1 or months perished in a fire at the Albert Selzer residence in Milwaukee. Authorities believe a live coal from the kitchen range sparked the blaze while Mrs Geiger was away at a grocery store.
Adoption of Bill No. 551 at last night’s meeting fixes the City Engineer of Corry’s salary at 800 annually starting July 1 1928 payable in monthly installments of 66.66 The move is pitched as a cost saving for the engineering department and follows weeks of discussion about department efficiency.
C W A Herman of Union City, arrested weeks ago on issuing worthless checks, was sentenced by Judge A P Rossiter to pay 400 and serve two to four years in the Allegheny Workhouse. Herman pleaded guilty to two counts of issuing bad checks after a failed settlement attempt initiated by Union City parties before a justice of the peace. The case involved additional charges and a prior court appearance in Erie.
A tornado swept across central Ohio late yesterday injuring several people and causing about two hundred thousand dollars in damage. Cottages were demolished near Newark and trees, farms, and orchards suffered extensive losses as rescue crews searched ruins for the injured and dead.
Amelia Earhart and crew landed the Airplane Erlendshiy at Southampton at 7 20 a m amid cheering crowds after a 2 hour 15 minute leg from Barryport. They then headed for London by car, as sirens and boats filled the harbor and the Friendship was sighted nearby.
Houston pausing as national Democrats assemble for the convention with Smith and Reed factions vying for nomination. Reed supporters announce plans to pursue every honorable means to back Senator Reed. Smith camp followers are expected to arrive later as hotel rooms host party leaders and delegates.
United Press report from Kansas City notes vast areas of cultivable land flooded across Missouri Kansas and Arkansas. Tornadoes hail and rain left seven dead and many injured as refugees seek relief. Central levees and rivers along the St Francis White Walnut and Arkansas waters threaten more damage while aid appeals seek 25000 for homeless and flood relief efforts.
Turbulent trading saw irregular Movements with several rallies and late gains as money rates rose to six percent after renewals at five and a half. Leading issues bore the brunt with U S Steel and general motors among the hit names.
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