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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

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League sidesteps probe as it limits armament inquiry

Geneva March 7 United Press reports the League of Nations avoided a full war armament inquiry by appointing a small neutral committee to examine documents on a seized machine gun shipment moving from Italy to Hungary. Ro manian foreign minister urged focus on documents to prevent aggravating tensions, with a limited investigation authorized.

League Geneva League of Natlons Germany Hungary Iie Tulescue Lhrope

Tannery Founded 1867 in Corry Era Photo Gallery

A historical Corry feature recalls the Howard Company tannery begun beside Tay, with early operations by J W Howard, Bowie's photographs of the plant, and a group portrait from the 1880s. It notes residents, workers, and local figures, plus memories of Downer House proprietors Griffing and Johnson, crossroads walks, and aging streets from the era.

Howard R. S. Johnson Downer House F. A. Leve Tant J. W. & A. P. Howard Howard Company Bowie Tay J. W. Howard Wellaville D. Wy Lancaster Buttalo Currys Ranney Loveland I Hiatt Amidon Anton Herb Wenvel ‘Wheobold Lauritz Miller Jasper Len Connor August Annis Heakin Whittaker Tom Whittaker Edgar Tones Jacques Freno John Green Orville Street Fred Schier Jett Mulligan Georgé Dunnigan D. Scout William Pfeiffer Willard Clark Joe Miller John Howgard Yom Christensan Chris Alstrup Chris Ander- Roti

Encampment Officers to Be Installed Across District

District Deputy Grand Patriarch A W Cartburg and staff begin installing newly elected officers of the 10th F and O Encampment this Thursday. Meadville and Union City encampments will follow with elaborate ceremonies. Installations to continue May 6 in Corneautville and March 19 in Gerry Encampment with Gerry officers elected last Monday.

A. F. Cartburg Meadville Grand Pataron A.W. Cartburg Carlburg Union City Corneautville Cambridge Springs Gerry

Store L001 Recovered in Union City Loot Theft Probe

Erie police hold $200 worth of loot stolen from Sullivan and Lewis clothing store at Union City. Nathan Klein, 40, dealer in secondhand clothes, faces larceny and receiving stolen goods charges. Loot includes seven walls, two pairs of trousers, a vest.

Erie Sullivan

Sues for $700 damages after auto accident

Three damage suits totaling $2,200 were filed in Reis county court. Hugh C Howe of Cory Pa seeks $700 for injuries from an auto accident Oct 31 1926 near Union City. Blaine Lopez and Barbara Lopez of 622 W 26th St Erie were named in a $600 claim by Joseph P and Barbara Smith of Ely. Geraldine Ish of North East seeks $1,000 from Joseph Majewski of Parade St for injuries from an auto crash Oct 28 last year. Attorneys Samuel Rovister and D P Davi filed statements for plaintiffs. Extra dividend noted for L. Lewis of Union City Store.

Erie Reis Hugh C. Howe Cory Union City Blaine Lopéz Barbara Lope W. 26Th Street Jeph P Barbara Smith Ely Geraldine Ish North East Joseph Majewski Parade Street

Evidence on Missing Oil Bonds Emerging in Probe

Washington March 1 New evidence on missing oil bonds links the Republican National Committee and Standard Oil of Indiana to the handling of more Continental Trading Company bonds. Committee chairman Nye says Standard Oil of Indiana knew more than disclosed and witnesses are to appear under subpoenas. the panel intends to delay the subpoena to allow witness consultation.

Paul R. Mally United Press Ln Washingston Mar i Indiana Lhainmaan Nye Witessen M. J. Pessin New York Pranic Hodges Tresaurer Jamies J. Patten Wheat King SH. Johnson Keklack Milling Company Chicwza Ira Hipsley Walter J. Salaweta Umeago

Death claims former local business man Harris

Abraham Harris, aged 83, long operated an mens clothing store on West Main Street. He died in Butler on Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM from Hosa Cupion Jewish Omn Folks Home. Survived by brother David Harris of Buffalo and Nathaniel Hurtis of Bradford. Harris had lived in Bradford and Buffalo in recent years. Mrs Harris, sister of Abe Gumbinsky and the late Sam Jacobson, died about twelve years ago.

Word Reichen Abraham Harris UN Men West Main Street Corry Harris Buituis Mons Inlends Hosa Cupion David Harris Buffalo Ncn Nathaniel Hurtis Bradford Hurtis Cone Abe Gumbinsky Sam Jacobson

Jury Returns Verdict For Defendant In Civil Suit

A jury in Erie County court found in favor of the defendant and ordered costs on the plaintiff in a fraud case involving a land sale near Corry. The suit claimed misrepresentation about timber value and farm condition, with payment details totaling around 1,000 cash and 1,700 in notes. Defense attorney Reed, Wall and Spoffani, with Judge W. I. Het, presided.

Erie Jouay Kovalick Lily City Stefan Martina Marian Bumphe Lynch Farm Corry Kovilick Marlins Kovaiick Don F Smith

Policy approval on Nicaragua mission sparks Senate debate

United Press reports the Senate foreign relations committee backed a policy to end the marine occupation of Nicaragua. The panel favored leaving Marines until after a forthcoming election, though some members urged withdrawal. Separately, a social note lists residents and attendees at a funeral service in memory of Mrs Elizabeth Graham.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Nicaragua United Press Washington Mae Boral Cootigo Borah United States

Miss Mabel Ball Becomes First Woman Long-Distance Flyer in Cuba

In Havana on March 7 United Press reports Miss Mabel Ball, the so-called Queen of Diamonds, became the first woman to ride a long-distance flight aboard Charles Levine’s Columbia. She arrived after a roughly two-hour leg from the United States, greeted by Cuban officials and press.

Thomas Allen United Press Havana Mar Mabel Ball Miss Ball Charles Levine Columbia United States Ciba Cal Charles Lindbergh Meri San Lolii Los Angeles Panama Canal Zone Cuba Watme Shultz Miss Bell Levine Clarence Chamberlin Germany Miss Holl Columbbia Field New York America

Death claims W W Cogswell prominent local athlete

Wallace W. Cogswell, a well known Corry athletics figure, died last evening at the State Hospital in Warren after a two year illness. He was 42, born in Aktey, Pa, and survived by his wife, two children, his parents Rev and Mrs Joseph Cogswell, and two sisters. The body was taken to the Daygon Funeral Home for visitation with further notices to follow.

Warren Wallace W. Cogswell State Hospital Cogswell Aktey Corry Orry I. 0 Anderson Cogswell Tine Marlon Robert Kev Joseph Cogswell J. Frenner New Brighton Stephen Leighton Sebring Dayigon Funeral Home

Tonight's Five Best Radio Features Highlights

Radio listings show WEAF and WOR programs with music by Sophie Brastau and Musical Art Quartet and Namiko San. WEAF airs Mandelasohn Violin Concerto at 8 30 P M and Kolster, Sovonyans on WEAR at 7 80 PM.

Columbia Hour Sophie Brastau Musical Art Quartet Namiko San WEAF Mandelasohn Kolster Pho Sovonyans Renan

Tremors Ravage Sicily and Calabria Cause Widespread Panic

Severe earthquakes strike southern Italy with shocks felt across Messina and surrounding districts. Reports describe extensive damage, fallen structures, and residents sleeping outdoors amid disrupted communications. Authorities warn of continuing aftershocks as relief crews assess impact.

Hammer Slayer Sentenced for Murder in Perry Case

Velma Wort, a popular Perry social figure, killed her husband Edward West during a quarrel. She beat him with a hammer, tied him with wire, and fled to Cleveland before returning to plead guilty. She was sentenced to life imprisonment in Marysville Asylum, with potential parol years from a second degree murder charge.

United Press Painfsville House Wits Marysville Edward West Burseeymine West Sherif Velma Ridge Perry Cleveland Marysville Asylum Alere

Style Show This Evening At Senior High School

The second annual Style Show sponsored by the Art Department of the Woman's Club will be held at the Senior High School at o'clock this evening. The first part features costumes from about a dozen foreign countries and the second part shows modern styles. Special music and dances will interrupt the program. Frank Robinson of Kane visited zero this afternoon while enroute to her home from Buffalo.

Woman's Club aMfys Frank Robinson Kane Buffalo

Miners Leader Attacks Bituminous Industry Decline

John L. Lewis testified before a Senate committee on the worsening state of the bituminous coal industry. He blamed development, labor strife, and large operators for neglecting workers and provoking instability. Lewis cited past government inaction, abrogated contracts, and wage agreements shaping a decline that affected miners and the broader coal economy.

John L. Lewis Senate United Press Washington Mar Tboulden Largy Alee Haysideat Uhile Lewin United Mine Sermié Materstayta Lewis Fedital Publicu Penngylvania Ohio Zinta Alin B. Dewis Atlas Womens Senite Intestu Niezes Uday Lee Amal Pailroads Searlose Biss Shor Davin Arkin Sinil Hie Joh U Rockefeller, Jr Jacksonville Coolidge Campionie Haid Pgker Chi United Mine Workers Goo“dge Maecononie Reduelsip Wagner

Sudden Death of T. J. Foley Reported at Home

Word was received of the sudden death of T J Foley at his Warren home this afternoon. He is survived by a wife and a child. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

To Foley Warren Hike Wile Hressane Imade

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O.K Henry Woop R. 8. Johnson West Pleasant Street John Griffing Cross Street Griffing Griffig East Minin Street Phoenix Johnson Hast Ziaintreet Hillsie W. D. Shaw Ujstiow Center Street L. Lewis Mtators Thresman Pere Marquette Railrond Torluy Corey Hudson Sule Mise Dolf Hamon James Graham P. J. Dietseh James Dividon Mizabeth Greyham Levine Party Real Welcome Queen of Diamonds W. W. Cogswell Rome Lower Taly Messina Hammer Velma West Hasband T. J. Foley
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