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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1929

Page

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Passage of Pennsylvania motor code awaited tonight

United Press reports in Harrisburg that the administration’s new motor code, including a proposed removal of the speed limit for pleasure vehicles, is set for final passage tonight. Governor Pinney opposes abolishing the limit, while amendments in the Senate aim to satisfy concerns before final approval. A separate Newark dispatch notes a fatal plane crash near Newark with 19 dead, while more details emerge on the pilot Lou Foote and passenger Parsons.

United Press Harrisburg Beliahea Pennsylvania Pinner Senate Newark N. J. Mar Ment Parsons Sir James Hospital Parsons Lou Foote Foote American Aviation Colonial Airways, Inc Lou Foots Footend Metropolitan New York City Casper DaMotte New Jersey Central Railroad Matthew Torhan William Murtagh Jordan Murtagh Delmont Parsons Pélow Anton Bolles West New York Joseph Bauer Stamford Conn Raymond Helmste Steever Bloomfield Reginald JD

St Patrick's Day Busy Store and Local Births

Store was busy on St Patrick's Day as births are reported by Corry Journal. Leona Many was born at home to Mr and Mrs Ralph Bailey on West Smith Street. Daughters were born to Mr and Mrs William Fulcher on West Columbus Avenue and to Mr and Mrs Norbert Nantes of Erie, formerly here, at Corry hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Lester E Hopler of Liberty Street at home.

Polr Bibles Corry St. Patelen'y Ue Journal Today Disclosed Leona Many Ralph Bailey West Smith Street William Fulcher West Columbus Avenue Norbert Nantes Erie Corry Hospital Lester E. Hopler Liberty Street Hom

Injunction Granted Against Local Junk Yard Nuisance

North Center street property owners won a court injunction against A Zalznele for a junk yard on North Center street. Judge William Hirt issued a permanent restraining order, with exceptions due within ten days, and several residents were subpoenas at the Erie hearing. Local citizens testified as witnesses on both sides, reflecting broad community concern over the nuisance.

North Deer Street Erie County A. Zalznele North Center Street Covinsel Wele Inte Willam Hirt Erie Judge Hirt Erle

Curb Seat Price Set In New York Exchange Sale

News from New York reports a new high curb seat price of 190000 in a New York Garb exchange membership sale. The sale topped the earlier record of 185009 by 3500, marking a significant increase and a new peak for the market today.

New York

Today’s Five Best Radio Entertainments Listings

Radio guide outlines five best programs across networks. From 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. schedules include recording artists in coypr te music, talking movie stars, a gala vaudeville program with Olive Kline and Gene Austin, a United Choral Ringers performance, and Beethoven’s opera Fidelio broadcast.

W.lz NBC WOR CBS WHARF Olive Kline Gene Austin United Choral Ringers WEAF Fleldio

Hex murder case shocks Allentown area

Allentown authorities in a new hex murder probe arrest Charles Belles a 9 year old mechanic linked to the death of Verma Dex the girl found near an airfield. Police say Belles confessed to crafting charms but denied administering the poisons cited by the coroner as cause of death while relatives recalled Verma had sought various doctors over two years.

Allentown Chas. T. Belles East Alentovia Pennsylvania Eas Marhine Belles Bettes Ethan Allan Geurhart Frederick &. Bausch Miss Dels Augusta Derkiammer Derhammeet Verma Philadelphia New Jersey Yerma

Narrow escape for NCRACKEN in aviation incident

Youngstown Ohio March 18 Willan P McCracken Jr assistant secretary of commerce bureau of aeronautics escaped injury when the Ryan airplant he rode nosed in the mud at Bernard Airport during takeoff. A E Citrell of Chicago was at the controls. Slow speed likely averted a serious crash. McCracken arrived from Washington and Gutre who flew from Chicago. He hoped to reach Chicago for an address later today.

Youngstown Ohio Willan P. McCracken, Jr Commiergs Bureau of Aeronautics Ryan Chicago Bernard A. E. Citrell Serius McCracken Washington Mél Gutre

Wrecks Over Weekend Leave Four Dead and Many Hurt

Harrisburg reports over a weekend autos disasters across eastern and central Pennsylvania. The dead include Stanley Szepkowsel Reading, Howard Waller York, Samuel Banchieri Parsons, and Mary Fuller Fountain Hill. Others were injured or killed in crashes near York and Lancaster, with a heavy wind overturning a car near Lancaster injuring seven, and a Quakertown crash sending three injured after a vehicle dropped onto railroad tracks.

Stanley Szepkows el v Reading Howard Waller York Samuel Banchieri Parsons Mary Fuller Fountain Szepkowski White Walter Copanion George Holden Sandiers

Freight wreck delays Renovo Line traffic near Imperium

Pennsylvania Railroad’s Renovo division faced major delays after a freight wreck at Beechtgood near Imperium. About 34 to 43 cars derailed, delaying eastbound trains and diverting No. 508 via Olean and Warren. No crew injuries reported. cause of the crash under investigation.

Renovo Pennsylvania Railroad Beechtgood Imperium Olean Warr En Filer Philadelphia

Prohibition Agent Walters Sentenced to Life in NYC

Reginald Walters, former prohibition agent, was sentenced to life imprisonment for offering stock in Atlantic Refining Company to stockholders. The case linked to Hunter R. Stollen involved a scheme to issue 240 million shares at a ratio of one new share per three held. Walters faced murder-related charges with a recommendation for Tenlaney, and a motion for a new trial was overruled.

United Press Walters’ Secu Tenlaney

Rebels Evacuate Torreon to Escalon Headquarters

General J G Escobar and the Revolutionary Army evacuated Torreon and moved field headquarters to Escalon, a railroad junction about 100 miles north. The evacuation occurred as troops advanced toward Escalon and a new HQ was established today.

Jaques D'Armanu United Press Revolutionary Army Escalon Mexico J. G. Escobar Torreon Escaon Mew Escilon

Captain Baker Begins Return Flight From Panama

Captain C R Baker of the U S Army air service started a return flight from Panama to the United States at 4 p m local time. He aimed for Brownsville Texas that evening and planned to continue to San Antonio if weather allowed. He previously departed Brownsville for France Field with multiple stops but was delayed by weather, spending a night at Managua.

United Press Mtagua Nicaragua Congressional Canal Zone Col. Fisher France Field Baker Brownsville Tampico Minjatitlan Méx Guatemala City Managua Mexic Tehuantepec

State board to consider commuting Alvarez Miquel sentence

Harrisburg March 18 The State board of pardons will be asked this week to commute the death sentence of Alvarez Miquel of Schuylkill County who escaped from Pottsville jail and was recaptured 16 hours later Counsel for Miquel will argue the killing of his sweetheart Louise Jacks was accidental Execution has been set for Monday

United Press Harrisburg State Board of Pardons Alvarez Miquel Schuylle's County Pottsville Miquel Pardon Board Louise Jacks

Mrs. Rhinehert Returns Home to Garland After Visit

Mrs. Clayance Rhinehert, after four visits in the city with relatives, calmed as she returned to her Garland home this morning.

Clayance Rhinehert Garland

Hull Warns Of Necessity For Rigid Economy

Washington dispatch reports Representative Corder Aull argues for minimal government appropriations and strict economy to avoid higher taxes next year. Despite a $50 million surplus this year, Hull predicts a substantial 1930 deficit from farm relief and flood control, urging revenue-raising measures and a possible one percent increase in the revenue rate if Congress does not act.

Joseph S. Wasney United Press Washington Corder Aull Dem Tenn Hull Ways and Meaia Atd the Treasury Railway Mill Cartiers Congress House Senate

Lindy Plans Coast to Coast Airmail Rail Service

Pittsburgh dispatch reports Charles A. Lindbergh is designing a coast to coast airmail passenger service with a 36 hour travel time. The route would run New York to Los Angeles with a plane leg from Columbus to California, avoiding the Allegheny Mountains. The plan, backed by Pennsylvania Railroad and Transcontinental Air Transport, aims to speed cross country travel and integrate rail transfers.

Columbus Ohio Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad United Press Pittsburgh Cal Charles A. Lindbergh Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph New Yorks Los Angeles Transcontinental Air Transport, Inc Lindbergh New York Colum i Gulifornia Allegheny Mountain Serosa

Federal Plane Wrecked Near Torreon

Raul Bastos, district attorney at Torreon, reports six men who crewed a federal bombing plane were killed when their craft crashed on the Oaxaca road five miles from Torreon after a battle with a rebel plane. The incident occurred Saturday as federal forces attacked the city.

Unice EL Paso Texas Raul Bastos Torreon

Alabama towns wiped off map by flood disaster

Two Alabama towns face utter destruction as flood waters devastate Elba Geneva and nearby communities. Rescue efforts reveal hundreds homeless, disease fears rise, and state mobilizes guards and inoculation camps while recovery plans focus on rehabilitation and aid.

United Press Troy Ala Tshwani Geneva Day Lahama National Guard Iftes Nved Wealth Service Col. Parsons Hay Crayes Eiba Gentva Grieves Charles A. Moffett State Board of Administ Als Selma Jenet Georgia Flitt Newham Gualreniy Alabama Stobk Elba W. Ruiley Iba Bank Pep Red Cros Manuton Ellis Wareight

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