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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1928

Page

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Plane Reported Forced Down In Maine Woods Near Greenville

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.

E.R.R.P.R.R Maine Rush Greenville

Four Men Die as Blast Levels Three Mills in Valley Falls

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.

Valley Falls Hercules Am Carpenter Joseph Austeneth Millheright Hayner Carpenter United Press Greenvilde Bruce John Eyer Kobadja Liv Hyer

Old Residents Series Reveals Local 19th Century News

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.

Eva McCray Concord Township Corry First Avenne Pleasant Street J. Swift Farmers’ Exchange Bennett & Whelan Swift Spertansburg A. Maxwell Dr Maxwell Presbyterian Church AL Titusy Spaitansburg T. A. Allen C. C. Babbit Flori Smith Park Street Misa Smith Colegrove Main Street Bentley Bole Marsh Farmington N. Y Lakewood Will Rogers Clarence Hall Albert Leischman Arthur Starbird Horn Siding R. P. Dawson Will Lewis J. R. Graves J.B. Davis C. B. Miler Charles Porter Frank Ward Cogwell Warren Jamestown Whittaker James L. West Park Land Mount and Company Northalde Southalde Ae Hall Nypano Rogell's Station David Wakefield Concord Wakfield

Man murders wife then dies in tragedy at Punxsutawney

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.

United Press Punxsytawney Albert Strauit Evan Albert Surluff Noel Hapgood Wilkes Barr Luzerne County Powera Raprood Mary Donovan Tapgoou

Five Best Radio Features Tonight

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.

WEAP WGY Schenectady WGY WSM Noahville Vanderbilt’ University WOR of the Pioneers WSB Atlanta

Five Killed In Florida Train Wreck Report

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.

Erance Cross Tusville Marth Rengertain Chul Lemuel Williams James Howard Brentin Jamely Wilson Nero Nyindy

Short cut to Pittsburgh advances in Butler County plan

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.

Corry Butler County Pittsburgh Washington and Concord Buller Fimlenton Bliamed Kay Houte To Vensaco County Yiersty Hall Claire Butler 611 City Uraehe Han Jed Pittsturets Pittsburgh Pike Ol City Buttes Vin Imlenton Eat Claire Washington Vin Butler Envlentony Iltusville Union City Wattebure Mele Busta

Big oil strike reported in southwestern Pennsylvan ia

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.

Washington, Pa Pennsyivana

Flood district fears for missing Santa Clara workers

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.

PFT Southern ‘Californiation Company Faust Roe Becaman Santa Clara River California Vlage Billson Big Dan Wien Toose Aid IA Tionesta Howard ‘Thompson Santa Clara Thompson Joseph Thompson Bankhead Calif Los Angeles Kate Pardee Edward Pardee Eastrail Township Newhall William C. Oakes Wayne Township Florence Praul Mary Granger Sanita Paula

Hold Up Is Frustrated In Pittsburgh Payroll Robbery

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.

United Press Pittsburgh Madison Avenue Ohio Street Fred Preziosa James Digiano Oscar Fisher Wiliam Éoller Packing Company Fisher

Divisional Knights Templar Ball Planned Here April 12

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.

Knights Templar State Armory District No. 5 Apell Corsmanderton Pennsylvania New York State Knights Templar Aircle Boyd A.musser Grand Scranton Clarence Masonic Temple North Center Street Talbot Oil City Indies Harry EB. Faber Northwestern Commandery Meadville William F. Wileliams Olivet Erie Orvnt Walt Clarenes J. Canton Eitys Hausman State Penn State Orchestra of C. Hy Kromas Bluebird Templar Saeed Corry

Boulder Canyon Dam Bill Reported By Senate Panel

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.

Ay United Press Washington Mar Senate Irrigation Committee Today Johnson Boulder Canyon Dam Senate Ashurst Ariz

Drawings for ballot positions in Pennsylvania primary

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.

Wim Real Harrisburg Pennsylvania Armen the Commonwealth Charles Johnson

Borah Appeal to Repay Sinclair Gains Impetus

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.

BORAH Sinclair United Press Washington Thay Atlanta Bronson Cutting New Mexico Cutting Red Cross

New Conference Likely To Settle Coal Strike

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.

United Press Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Committee John H. Jones Hee Bertha Consumers Company John &. Lewis United Fine Workers Senator Gooding

Governor Fisher Heads East, Will Speak at Easton and Scranton

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.

Harrisburg Fisher Easton Board of Trade Friendly Sons of St. Patrick

Pension list shows 8798 retirees on honor roll in Pennsylvania

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.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad Pension Department of the Railroad

Eastern rail leaders discuss four line system merger plan

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.

United Press New York Eastern Railroada Siisinn W. W. Atchbury Pennayvist Railroad LF Lovee Delisare Hudson Atterbiry Loren Dasiel Willis Baltimore Obio A.J. County Pennsylvania O. P J. van Sweringen Nickel Plate J. J. Brragi Erie Elisha Les Vivas The Patrick Cray New Yorke Cen Geren Tugalls Neve York Uealm Jean Loree Bia Soul Interstate Come Nelice Commission New Yorke Nick Plate Unitol Behigh Valley Warbash Delaware and Hudson Lorep Glmigelf van Sweringong el ‘View Husson Reading New Jersey Central B&o Limhigh Valley Toray

Woman student shot self in Morgantown hotel

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.

United Press Morgantown W. VI Helen Keith Knopp College OF Arts and Zoleicé West Virginia University Nor

Break in discipline aboard British warship Royal Oak

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.

London Royal Oak Bernard Collard Kenneth Dewyer Daniel Admiralty House of Common Bellairs

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