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16 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
1
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Report states a large plane was forced down in the woods about 25 miles from Greenville Maine. Eyewitnesses describe seeing the craft descending through forested areas as rush rescue forces converge on the scene for a possible landing or emergency extraction.
Four men killed and three mills destroyed by an explosion at a Hercules Powder Plant. A spark from a carpenter's hammer ignited the powder, killing mill workers Joseph Austeneth and Hayner, while others were injured or displaced. Reports from Greenville and Washington describe the blast's far reaching noise and the ongoing search for a missing pilot and passenger.
Clippings from eighties papers shared with the Journal show snippets of Corry life. Items note a doomed southwest corner building on First Avenue and Pleasant Street, the Swift property, new weekly papers in Spartansburg, shop work at Climax, a German band serenading Mayor Colegrove, and local social events.
United Press reports Albert Strauit 46 shot and killed wife Evan 36 then killed himself at their Punxsutawney home after returning from school their seven year old son found the bodies in the sitting room Mrs Surluff shot through the nose and her husband wounded in the head and neck authorities say the couple had quarreled for some time and planned separation also reported Hapgood indicted by Luzerne County grand jury on riot charges against Powera Rap rood and his wife Mary Donovan Tapgoou.
Radio list shows WGY Schenectady WOR and WSB Atlanta programming with times for the evening. Notable items include Vanderbilt University junior from The Pioneers and a birthday party segment on WSB.
A southbound train on Florida's east coast wrecked near Titusville today. Five men were killed including Wm Chul, engineer Lemuel Williams, express messenger James Howard, Brentin, Jamely Wilson, and an unnamed Black express messenger. Officials listed casualties and noted the wreck occurred along the route near the coast.
Corry residents hear details of a proposed route improvement linking Corry to Pittsburgh. Officials approve 157,000 in Butler County and 3143,000 from Washington and Concord townships for road work to close gaps and extend Route 75. The project aims to shorten travel between Butler and City via Route 72 by about six miles, restoring a pre Franklin Butler route and easing north south traffic toward Pittsburgh.
From Washington Pa March 16 a major oil strike was reported in southwestern Pennsylvania. At the Lightner farm Morris township Greens county 45 barrels were pumped from the well in the last 24 hours. The well was drilled by the Manufacturers Light and Heat Gy c a subsidiary of the Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation.
Reported in the Santa Clara Valley flood disaster area, workers from Southern California companies are missing. Among them are PFT Mould, a cook at Billson Company near the disaster path, and Howard Thompson, a Los Angeles City Light and Power employee linked to Tionesta via a telegram from his brother. Relatives worry about residents of Santa Paula and Newhall, including Kate Pardee and the families of Oakes and Praul.
Police halted a payroll robbery in Pittsburgh when two Italians, Fred Preziosa and James Digiano, were arrested near the Workingmen's Bank on Madison Avenue and Est Ohio Street after a chase. A loaded revolver and a notebook referencing Oscar Fisher of William Coler Packing Company payrolls were found. Fisher confirmed the payroll is sent from the bank each Monday between 1 and 2 PM, with typical amounts around $5,000.
A grand social function hosted by the Knights Templar Fifth Division is planned for the State Armory. Eminent Sir Boyd A. Musser and Grand Commandery officers will visit March 25 to prep for the April 12 ball with attendees from multiple commanderies including Meadville Erie Clarence Warren and Jamestown. Proceeds benefit the Corry Community Chest.
The Senate Irrigation Committee, in a 13 to 4 vote, favorably reported the Johnson Boulder Canyon Dam bill to the Senate. Senator Ashurst of Arizona was the sole dissenter, planning a minority report criticizing the bill for not meeting his state’s desires.
Harrisburg March 16 candidates for Pennsylvania s April primary will draw for ballot spots. A meeting at 9 A.M. March 30 requires candidates to appear or be represented by proxy. If a candidate fails to appear, Charles Johnson, Secretary of the Commonwealth, will appoint a representative.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Borah’s appeal to Republican leaders triggers funding pledges to repay Harry Sinclair's oil donations. Senators Gof, Cuting, and others commit amounts from 1,000 to 5,000 dollars, with estimates varying as they seek to restore party integrity by returning the controversial funds.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee may sponsor a conference between union miners and operators to settle the bituminous coal strike. John H. Jones president of Hee and Bertha Consumers Company proposed the meeting to the committee. John L. Lewis, president of United Mine Workers, approved. Senator Gooding signaled willingness to sponsor.
Governor Fisher left Harrisburg for a two day trip to the eastern border and the anthracite region. Tonight he will address the Easton Board of Trade meeting and tomorrow speak at a Friendly Sons of St. Patrick gathering in Scranton. He plans to spend Sunday in Harrisburg.
Pittsburgh March 16. A railroad pension summary reports 108 retired employees were on the fall of honor receiving pensions from the Pennsylvania Railroad at year end. The pension department released the figures today.
Eastern railroad executives at the Pennsylvania Railroad offices debated consolidating four to five systems into a nucleus around the Pennsylvania New York Central and Nickel Plate. Key figures included Loree of the Delaware and Hudson and Van Sweringen, with a plan to coordinate routes, reduce competition, and seek Interstate Commerce Commission approval.
Helen Keith Knopp, 24, a senior at West Virginia University, was in serious condition after shooting herself in a Morgantown hotel. Authorities say she had recently complained of nervousness and hospital staff suggested there was little chance of recovery.
London March 16 official admiralty communiqué suspended from duty Rear Admiral Bernard Collard Captain Kenneth Dewyer and Commander H M Daniel after a sensational break in discipline aboard the Royal Oak. The House of Commons had been stirred by Commander Bellairs report that the captain and certain members refused to obey their admiral.
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