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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1929

Page

1

Mexican rebels seize Vera Cruz and Nogales report

United Press dispatches from Washington and Mexico City reveal rebel forces under General Jesus Aguirrea have captured Vera Cruz and Nogales. The Mexican government plans military action to quell uprisings in Vera Cruz Sonora and other western states as officials announce measures to restore order.

Washington Mar Jesus Aguirrea Vera Crux Nogales Mexicoun Foreign Office Manuel Tellez United Press State Department Vera Cruz G. F. Fine United Press Star Mexico City Mir Sonora Gonwilo Escobar la Mexica Francisco Manzo Fausto Topelo Coahuila Pullarenlina Galles Emilio Portes Gil Calles Joaquin Amar Amar A Y Ear Sa

Gasoline tax debate before Pennsylvania House hearings

Harrisburg March 4 With lawmakers back in session the gasoline tax issue will be aired in the House Ways and Means committee hearing tomorrow afternoon. A bill to raise the tax from three to four cents a gallon has not yet been introduced but could be ready for the hearing. The Talbot measure to make the present tax permanent and shift collection to distributors is favored by many legislators. Action is expected on an anthracite tonnage tax repealer, seen as aiding the industry and fitting political timing with state officer elections next year. Republican leaders recognize these factors.

Thomas E. Williams United Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania General Assembly Fisher Talbot

Tragedy Near Findley Lakie North East Highway Fire Claims Mother

Mrs Widler Spencer aged 90 perished early today in a house fire on the Findley Lakie North East road while trying to rescue her two young children who escaped via a window. The husband worked away from home and the origin of the blaze remains undetermined with early reports suggesting the kitchen stove.

Widler Spencer Findley Lakie North East Te Vily Eile

Hoover to shift enforcement powers from Treasury to Justice

President Hoover proposed transferring many enforcement activities from the Treasury Department to the Department of Justice to create a more efficient and better organized prohibition effort. The deletion of a key sentence from his inaugural address was not explained, and the change represents his main specific proposal for stronger enforcement.

Washington, Mar Hoover Treasury Department Department of Justice Department of Jia

Hoover inaugural address triggers stock market profit taking

Public reception of President Hoover's inaugural address sparks broad selling on Wall Street as traders who held long positions in anticipation of a bullish message lock in gains. The rush to realize profits surges across the stock exchange.

United Preen NEW York Hoover Stock Exchange Canon

Five Best Radio Entertainments Promised Across Networks

Nationwide NBC CBS network listings show a slate of radio programs including inauguration ceremonies in Washington and four hours of coverage, music by General Dawes, a Movie Jubilee with Jolson and Colleen Moore, and a charity ball at Weekington Auditorium featuring operatic soprano and conductor performances.

NBC CBS WIZ C G. Dawes WOR Jubilee Wit al Jolson Colleen Moore WEAF NCBC Brancew Aids Gannaro Papi Netonwida Networks Weekington Auditorium

Icy Roads Trigger Auto Accidents Across County

Reporters described several crashes on the Corry Union City highway over the weekend, mostly Saturday night as temperatures dropped creating icy conditions. A Corry machine driven by Mrs Cottrell skidded off the road west of Curry. other vehicles left the highway but no injuries were reported.

Severs Automonic Necuoms Corry-Union City Corry Cottrell Curry

Seven Narrow Escape In Auto Accident Near Hatchery

Seven persons including three Keystone basket ball team members escaped serious injury when the Heel sedan skidded on the toe curve of the Stile Hatchery road west of the city and overturned early Sunday. The car owned by J H Castor of East Frederic street carried Arthur Dexter Cortland NY Paul Buns Phata Pal J Downey Harold Dietz Hastings Jones and Wallace Hammond. Jones wrenched shoulder Dexter suffered facial cuts and head injuries others were bruised. The wrecked machine was to Erie for repairs.

F ‘Ier Keystone Stile Hatchery J. H. Castor East Frederic Street Arthur Dexter Cortland N.Y Paul Buns Phata Jones Dexter Pac Erie

Gordon Again Named County Tax Collector

Gordon was re named collector of state and county taxes in Corry by the county commissioners. The appointment honors his successful 1928 tax collection. Frank E. Westley was the only other candidate for the position. Also named was a new county engineer, William H. Supplee of Lawrence Fork, replacing C. C. Hill.

George EH. Gordon Corry Gordon Fins Tie Frank E. Westley Westley Visces Presieta Engineering Department The Pennsylvania Railroad R. B. Hervick BG. Diefendorf Hm, Fry Fred ©.Talbot Erie

Check on 1929 licenses by state patrol west of Corry

State highway patrolmen were active on the highway west of Corry near Union City and Waterford on Sunday, stopping drivers and checking operator licenses. The 1928 operator permits were made illegal, and Assemblyman John A. King left for Washington, D. C. with motorists reportedly without the 20 licenses. President Hoover’s national ceremonies ended.

Corry Union City Waterford John A. King Washington, D.C Herbert Hoover

Benefit game raises $106 for Corry industry fund

Hastings vones and the Keystones with Industrial All Stars organized a benefit game to support the Greater Corry Industry Fund. The total $106 was turned over today to the central committee, with praise for Mr. Jones for his time and money. Heavy rains across southern states pushed rivers higher, especially in Georgia, causing floods and over a million dollars in property damage.

Hastings Vones Way Wau Keystones and Industrial All Stars Greater Corry Industry Fund Industrial Fund Jones Central Committee United Press Atlanta Georgia Flint Alabama Carolina

Pledges Grow for Industrial Fund Totals Given

A corrected ledger shows the Industrial Fund total at 85 809 00 after removing duplicates. Pledges by 602 industrial workers amount to 14 435, 17 manufacturers contribute 18 900, 244 merchants and firms pledge 30 880, 803 individuals give 13 534, and 40 pledges came from outside the city totaling 2 484. The Central Committee plans a Wednesday meeting to finalize negotiations with Phillips Jones Corporation.

Industrial Fund Touiny Dorothy, Whiteley Ttt Terry C. Fox Bentley FW. Brown Corry Water Supply Company Brown Wasistina Worl Solitck Municipal Puifinr Alten Actus Phillips-Jones Corporation

Options Sought for Factory Sites by Phillips-Jones Committee

A special committee is actively securing options on suggested factory sites as per Phillips-Jones specifications. Members Merrick Nast and Burlingame invite contacts for locations from two to four acres, as near as possible to rail access, with all options to be submitted to Phillips-Jones officials for final selection.

Phillips- Jones Corporation W. EH. Merrick MN. Nast J. E. Burlingame Railroad Phillipsdones

Hoover Simplicity Attends Farm Boy Elevation to Highest Office

Washington March 4 Herbert Hoover becomes president of the United States today. A farm boy from Qua ker community in Iowa, his cosmopolitan background contrasts with his simple, unassuming manner. He faces crowds with a retiring air but prepares for the great drama of the inauguration and the first day in office.

A L. Bradford United Press Washington Pennsylvania Erbert Hoover United States Jessen Hibuté Lierney Hoover Thomas L. Stokes Anothieg White House Iowa Herbert Hoover Ubon Bint Angrest Sa Honal Seid 'Eloce

Hoover sworn in as president pledging law observance

By Paul R Mallon Washington March 4 A boy observed daybreak as Herbert Hoover assumed the nation's presidency. Hoover took the oath to uphold the Constitution pledging law observance and enforcement of the Prohibition Amendment. He was sworn in by Chief Justice Taft of the Supreme Court as the only living ex president present.

Hoover Taft U.S. Supreme Court Paul R. Mallon United Press Washington Mar Daylelt Herbert Hoover America SnDi Filluwide Justie Tult Stvf United States

Journal Carries Text Of Hoover's Address In Full

The Journal prints the complete text of President Hoover's inaugural address on pages six and seven. It is supplemented by a digest highlighting major points and high spots of the speech, including passages noted for interest by readers.

Hoover

Inaugural Address Describes Law, Peace, and Reform

The piece recounts an inaugural gathering under the capital dome with President Coolidge, cabinet members, Hoover officials, and a broad federal presence. It notes the pledge to enforce laws, reform federal jurisprudence, and expand public works while avoiding foreign entanglements. Charles Curtis takes the vice presidential oath before the ceremony transitions to special sessions.

Washington Jefferson Lillenln Wilson Radio Exper Ef Zang Coolidge Hoover

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