Taft's Visit Remembered At Local Station
A 12 minute Taft speech drew a large crowd at the Corty station during his 1909 era tour en route to Cambridge Springs for the Polish College dedication. Taft spoke on prosperity, farm productivity, and national defense while avoiding partisan politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Taft
United States
Supreme Court
Washington
Corty
Cambridge Springs
Pilcy
Agra
Che
Tart
William Howsed
Patt
Jong
Von
Tyain
Maple Avenue
Centen Street
Gerry T Kincaid
Republican City Committee
Garry
Cambulge Springs
New York Harbor
Oregon
Final Day To Pay Income Taxes In Erie County
Corry Evening Journal reports the final day for filing 1929 income tax returns is Saturday March sth. M C Quay, collector of internal revenue in Ere haf, warns taxpayers to avoid penalties and added delays by filing on time. The notice notes a heavier burden as more people delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Quay
Internal Revenue
Erehaf
Quay
Taft's geniality recalled by friends through memories
United Press reports on William Howard Taft's sunny disposition and humor. Friends recount anecdotes from his inauguration during a blizzard, his calm after defeat in 1912, a Kipling verse episode during illness, and a famous 1907 comment on unemployment. Also notes his post presidency break with Roosevelt and a late night joke about his longevity.
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Kipling
Brown
Poe
Taft Nice
Rome
Philippines
Shile
I Wasington
Tart
Roosevelt
Theodore
Washington
Jim
Erie County Motor Club outlines pre service advantages
The Erie County Motor Club launches a canvass led by Fgh Patton to recruit members in Corry and nearby areas. Free benefits include towing after accidents, free tire service, free map and information, and 48 hour service via special cells in Hartburg. The Corry office handles license plates and operator cards and provides highway telephone box keys along improved routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie County Motor Club
Tomoryyiy
Fgh Patton
Sales Opresuntinyy Prime Club
Wil Hepleran
Ll Motor Ear Vayners ii
Ely
J. Chester Lillis
Snyretaity
Erie County Motor Eli
Veliivedd
Corry Shold
Huh Qaen
Hartburg
Corry Sage
Eerie County
Band project before school board tonight
Tonight the Board of Education reviews a Rotary Club backed plan to fund and run a school band. The club would raise about 2000 to 2500 dollars to cover instruments and incidental costs, with the district handling administration and instruction. The administration and instruction committee has studied feasibility and will report, guiding action at the regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Board of Aduration
Boys! Ihand
Aubsence
Rotary Club
Taye
Service Club
Focal
The Appearing Cross Pageant Enjoyed by Local Crowd
A large audience filled the First Methodist Episcopal Church Auditorium last night for the second performance of The Appearing Cross. Students presented scenes with polished expression and clear lessons, under Epworth League auspices. Mrs. Walter R. Shelby led rehearsals with a church committee. local shops paused briefly to honor the President. The Erie Dispatch sent Reed Robinson and Arthur G. McDonnell to cover the event. Union City sent a distinguished committee to greet the President and accompanied his party to Union City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Walter R. Shelby
Cambridge ‘Springs
Erie Dispatch
Reed Robinson
Arthur G. McDonnell
Union City
Dr Mary Noble to address county P T A meeting
Dr Mary Riggs Noble will speak at the Erie County Council of Parents and Teachers health conference in East Springfield on March 12 about the preschool child. Mrs William Ogaburg will discuss the Summer Round, Hixson opens the business session at 1 am, with a full day ahead. Mrs Homer Milly will handle reservations by noon March 10 at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Riggs Noble
Erie
Funeral of Mrs Taylor in memory of Mary Taylor
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Taylor were held at the home of her son Frey Taylor on Marvin Street. The Rev A Wimner led the Methodist services before a large gathering. The body rests in Fine Grove mausoleum with bearers Wilbur Stott Carl Way Thomas Green W Flick Fos and William Kelsey. Out of town relatives attended from Union City Mich and Pleasantville Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary &. Taylor
Tony Paver
Frey Taylor
Mavion
A. Wimner
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fine Grove Cemetery
Wilbur Stott
Carl Way
Thomas Green
W_ Flick
Fos
William Kelsey
Ineilis Gillett
Union City
Matteson Dunder
Mich
Simon Sterling
Pleasantville
Threats Follow Liquor Raids in Crawford Co
District Attorney Stuart A. Culbertson and other officials in Crawford County faced threats after raids targeting liquor violators. He pledged continued aggressive enforcement, noting a recent raid in Wandauck Township that secured liquor and led to an arrest. A $1,000 bail was called for violators, and the latest letter was sent to Detective R. G. McIntosh claiming prior prison time for a similar offense. Investigators forwarded the letters to postal authorities.
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Culbertson
Cragyto Demnity
Allomey
Stuart A. Cumpertson
Cuillisiton
Cut Boutwon
Cour Ly
R. G. McIntosh
Tetter
Hall
Gist Mbout
Nast and Sullivan Depart for New York Buying Trip
Mr Nast and Miss Sullivan of the Nast Company left for New York City in the evening. They will spend several days on a purchasing trip for the Corry store. Spines will be selected for the Women’s store and for the Nast Ladies Shop.
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Miss Sullivan
Ast Company
New York City
Corry
Nast Ladies
Lecture Sermon on Lincoln Enjoyed at Presbyterian Church
An UAUSUy serge apprentice congregation attended Rev R F Cressey’s lecture on Abraham Lincoln at the Presbyterian church. vivid lantern slides presented scenes from Lincoln’s life with firsthand information and praise for his religious faith. The audience was held rapt as the finale showed Lincoln’s face on screen, praised as one of the finest tributes in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
R. F. Cressey
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Eincoln
Frome
Emanepatis
Truck Driver Narrowly Escapes Train Collision at Kane Crossing
R F Fuller of Kane drove a truck loaded with furnaces and was struck by a light engine and caboose at the West Smith street crossing of the Pennsylvania railroad. Fuller escaped with minor injuries after swerving to avoid the oncoming locomotive. he blamed sun glare for failing to see the flashing signals. The collision threw the vehicle to the right of the crossing without overturning, and authorities noted the signals were operating. Fuller suffered shoulder pain from the impact with the cab.
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West Smith Street
Pensylvania
R. F. Fuller
Kane
Fuller
Wise
War
Akron
Ohio
Fie
Journal
Puller
Marriage Announcement Arvid Anderson and Emma Dud
Announcement was made this morning of the marriage of Arvid Anderson and Mrs Emma Dud now of this city Rev William Hall performed the ceremony Saturday evening at seven at the Lutheran church. Mr and Mrs Anderson will reside at 315 Lemon street. An explosion believed caused by coal gas accumulation in the furnace in the home of Joe Zarbo in Titusville Saturday night started a fire damaging interior and most contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvid Anderson
Emma Dud
William Hall
Dielvel
Yar Stnage
Anderson
Lemon Street
Lomé
Joe Zarbo
Titusgilla
United States Japan Sanction Plan Hinted In Talks
Corry Pennsylvania reports on a U S Japan discussion about a sanctions plan to pressure Japan. Officials note no final agreement or act signed yet but a plan could limit tonnage and alter naval ratios. Details remain uncertain as authorities discuss potential moves and their effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
London
Jamestown Raids Seize Suspected Prohibition Figures
Fragmentary report describes multiple raids in Jamestown targeting alleged prohibition offenders. Police, aided by federal agents, conducted eleven raids resulting in numerous arrests and confiscations across city locations including garages and homes. Authorities prepared for further action as investigations continue.
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Jamestow
Joseph B. Holer
Jamestown
Falda
Mopp
Axel Lev
Gozei
Sher Hirk
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Corry Evening Journal
Smith ST
Herbert Little
Mar
Willem Hoyard
Jnvl
Mrs. Tarl
Tall
Will
Iys Taft
Beverly
Mass
Nyell
White House
M. E. Church
W. R. Shelkey
Mary Noble
D. J. Neyton Jett
Buffalo
Porouto, Cun
Crawford CO
Met
Allegheny County
New York
Kane Man
Bracken Bros
Corry, PA
Naticon
Arri Dryf
West Dai
Large Idea
Tricity
Phan
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