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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

8

Train wreck near Dunkirk blamed on fugitive labeled Aby Brown

Buffalo reports a New York Central train wreck after a man described as Aby Brown allegedly shut off air to derail the train near Wade's Crossing east of Dunkirk. Crew chased the suspect, captured him, and turned him over to Dunkirk police. Details describe derailment injuries and the escape attempt.

New York Central Dunkirk Chase Buffalo New York Wade's Crossing Alighiel Negro Vinaing Aby Brown Ponting Mich Dunkirk Polics

Montreal Hit by Severe Storm Causes Deaths and Damage

A violent wind storm struck Montreal and surrounding areas late yesterday, causing multiple deaths and extensive property damage. A convent roof was struck by lightning, forcing 22 convalescents to safety as firefighters battled the blaze and rescue operations continued.

Montreal Convent of the Sacred Heart Sault Au Revol

New Kind Antics At North Salem Polls News

A fragmented line recalls a boy from North Salem puzzled by comb honey and the ritual of eating it. The garbled text hints at a story fragment about a child’s curiosity amid local polling coverage.

North Salem

WT Grant opens Corry store on North Center street

The WT Grant Company opened a new Corry store in the Brown block on North Center street, drawing large crowds who gathered before opening. The extensive merchandise line drew optimism for the Grant chain locally, under manager M. S. Cabbett of Seneca Falls, NJ, who has years with the chain.

WT. Grant Company Stors Wigars Grant Company M.S. Cabbett Seneca Falls Grant Chain

Invited to Jamestown Meeting Honors MA Ladies Auxiliary

Members of the sieuy arene Thompson Post and Ladies Auxiliary invited to attend a Lieut John J Tiffany Post meeting in Jamestown North Dakota this evening honoring national president Mrs Bessie Hanlin of Massachusetts The meeting will be held in the post rooms in Jamestown corner of Charles and McKimley avenues at 8 oclock and a number of local members are expected to attend FOR SALE Property at 108 East Frederick Street at a bargain small down payment C B Porter subject to credit terms

Sieuy Arene Thompson Ladies Auxiliary John J. Tiffany Post Jamestown N.dy Bessie Hanlin Massachusetts East Frederick Street C.B. Porter

Kiwanis of State Planning Big Gathering

United Press reports that the Kiwanis of Pennsylvania will hold a large gathering in Hazleton on September 1. Delegates will present annual reports, and J Belmont Mosser of St Marys will lead policy conferences. Dr G G Tatham praised clubs for aiding underprivileged children, citing many Pennsylvania chapters by name.

Hazleton J. Belmont Mosser St. Marys United Press Milwaukee Wis Kiwanis Club Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Kiwanis District G. G. Tatham Smonton Alberts Canada Pennsylvania Kiwanis Berwick Brownsville Connellsville DuBois Erie Greensburg Harrisburg Homestead Irwin Johnstown Lansdale Lebanon Lewistown Pottstown Vandergrift Wilkes-Barre

Death claims noted editor in Franklin

Franklin Pa June 24 William P Ferguson editor of the Franklin News Herald died Sunday night after illness. He had been in ill health for three years and bedbound for eight months. Ferguson was prominent in the prohibition movement, editing several national prohibition papers.

United Press Franklin Willam P. P. Ferguson Franklin News- Herald Ferguson Promipilion Party

Snook Pleads Not Guilty in Ohio Slaying Case

James H Shook confessed slayers Theora Hix Ohio State student arraigned on first degree murder charge pleading not guilty Theora Hix told judges she feared for life of her husband and child as Judge Robert B Duncan set July 22 for further court action Snook previously sought plea of guilty to gain mercy The court faced with possible death penalty or life imprisonment The two defendants faced trial after Snook said he would plead guilty then change stance amid defense plans to contest charges The chronology centers on the alleged murder ten days before and the contentious motive described during arraignment

United Prose Columbus Ohio James H. Shook Slayers Theora Hix Ohio State Robert B. Duncan Sal John Seidel FO. Rickets Snook Ant Ples

New Haven Judge Denies Macintosh Citizenship Bid

Federal Judge Warren B. Burrows refused the naturalization application of Douglass C. Macintosh Yale University theology professor and World War I chaplain for declining to take the oath of allegiance. Dean Charles B. Clark said he would appeal to the U S Circuit Court of Appeals and potentially to the Supreme Court if needed.

United Press New Haven Conm Warren B. Burrows Douglass C. Macintosh Dwight Yale University United States Macintosh Charles B. Clark Yale Law School Burrows Clark United States Circuit Court of Appeals New York United States Supreme Court Cas

Educational Campaign On Behalf Of Prohibition Effort

Washington will launch a twofold effort to teach youth about the prohibition law and its enforcement. The government and the Anti Saloon League plan a national campaign with $100,000 for posters in post offices banks stations and other public spaces. Miss Anna B Sutter of the prohibition bureau arrives in Atlanta to open headquarters and lead efforts to reach 300000 children and young people with prohibition facts.

United Press Washington Auu-Sivoni League Yill Doran Anti-Saloon League Scott McBride Anna B. Sutter Prohibition Bureau Aionta Ie Nations Bification Association

Four killed in Ohio air accident

Three plane occupants died in a crash near Cleveland with one parachute jumper also perishing. The accident at Pleasant Valley fairground was caused by a parachute belt failure. Names include Joseph Hits, Homer Nuelro, and Hattild Biddle.

United Press Natl Ohio Shine Dhief Annes Joseph Hits Thdlunapolis Homer Nuelro Louisville Wis Hattild Biddle Harrison Gleveland William, Lowry Pleasant Valley Palona

Mulberry Varieties Used for Silk Worm Feed

The article notes in the United States mulberry species used to feed silkworms. Black mulberry Morus alba grows in the South and California, whilte mulberry Morus alba is widely planted for its leaves. Paper mulberry provides leaves for silkworms as well.

Gar Henry United States Cuifernia

Died of burns in Harbor Creek child survives family tragedy

Little Bell Turner, four years old of Harbor Creek, died at Hamot hospital from burns after falling into scalding water in her home on Garfield Avenue and Depot Slide. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon while her mother was briefly in another room. she was admitted to Hamot at 3 PM Saturday and died at 12:40 PM Sunday.

Bate Dine Little Bell Turner Harbor Creek Hamot ebruGr Garfield Avenue Depot Slide Haebierbek Hamat ‘Hospital

Veteran ends life in family home bath tub

Richard Arthur McGranahan a four year WWI veteran formerly of Oil City was found dead in a blood and water filled tub at his parents home. Coroner J W Ovenider ruled death by self action. He served with Company M 112th Infantry overseas and recently could not work due to illness. He previously worked as a train dispatcher for the PRR at Greenville.

Richard Artur McGranahan John McGranahan J. W. Ovenider Oil City

Kurzrok Ohio winner in las non state singles title

Kurt Kurzrok of New York won the official state singles championship yesterday by defeating Kirk Reid of Cleveland. The doubles went to Cliff Mars and Jack Castle of Buffalo who defeated Kurzrok and A. B. Sheridan of New York in a five set match.

Kurzrok Ohio Cleveland Larry Kurzrok New York Kirk Reid Cliff Mars Jack Castle Buffalo A. B. Sheridan

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