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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1924

Page

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Petition Requests Planned for Pavement Improvements

Property owners will file petitions asking for street paving in Wright, Predeler, and Congress streets in the next council meeting. The mayor opposes any paving this year, while some aldermen favor advancing the project if residents agree to close streets. A petition for Huttgress Street has been filed, and residents of Broderick and Wright are pressing for action this week.

Anoth Wright Prederiel Congress Cannell Ear Gil Awl Jounal Alexander Kay Huttgress Street Broderick Connell

American Nation Now Worth 320 803 862 000

The American nation, reputed the richest, is valued at 320 903 902 000 by the Department of Commerce. Between December 31, 1913 and December 1, 1922 wealth rose 722 percent. by 1929 per capita wealth reached about 1 050 dollars. Gains largely reflect price increases, not just more wealth in quantity.

Washington Department of Committee Jean

Receding Waters Save Many Cities Today

Floods along the Monongahela Allegheny and Ohio rivers cresting at 202 feet recede slowly leaving destruction. Thousands homeless, basements flooded, rail and freight halted, communications down as streets flood in Pittsburgh and surrounding towns. Tragedy toll rises with drownings in Melcroft Sayre Milton and Johnstown amid widespread damage and industrial plant losses across western Pennsylvania and East Liverpool Ohio.

Pittsburgh Murchaha Monongaehela Allegheny Ohio Youghligheny Monongahela Olin Pennsylvania Melcroft Viola Strausg Prank Stross Tod Tioskegy Joseph Russul Youn Russell Chester Spakman Johnstown Conemaugh Braddock Rankin East Bi Turtle Creeks Drago McKeesport Conteth Or Bureau

Witnesses Called in Major Damage Action

A federal court case unfolds with residents of North Cops, including a named victim from West Cohn Avenue, as witnesses. The suit seeks 856000 against the Benneyihianin Railroad, with hearings scheduled next week and investigations by the company’s attorney.

Burefalo North Cops Srt Ue Dental West Cohn Avenus Buffalo North Cores Fedets Samoa Benneyihianin Railroad Attomneyy Helng Metlon

Canned heat fatal to seven in Toledo

Seven people died in Toledo after a can of heat caused a fire at the Workingman's Hotel. The blaze began yesterday when occupants attempted to heat with a portable device, with authorities noting unsafe use of flammable fuel led to the tragedy. Local fire crews battled the blaze as investigators assess the cause and any potential safety violations.

Toledo United Pros Ledo Marek Hilt Workingman's Hotel Tlenveler

Five Best Radio Features Highlight City Programs

Newark and New York listings feature diverse radio segments. The report notes Philatelphia hosted a piece on the Bots of the Cross by the St Nathaniel choir and mentions a heavyweight boxing chase in Newark with Mike McTighe.

Strils Lings Mike McTigwe Newark Dogral Camtero Detroit Bynie Pirany Orchestra

Bear Lake Highway Improvement Plan Delayed

Harrisburg dispatch reports the state highway department plans to modify its position on Bear Lake Highway project in Wirret County. Commissioners demanded reaffirmation of the department stance amid funding doubts, noting insufficient state funds to complete both projects and a commitment to downstream maintenance.

United Frese Harrisburg State Highway Department Wirret County Ayelutee Allon

Radio Threatens to Supplant the Movies

A cryptic press snippet cites D. Ws Cri fith, motion picture director, warning that radio may supplant cinema. The note claims radio has drawn hundreds away from Vaudeville and now threatens mainstream film audiences, with unclear timing and motives.

Tong

Rehearsals for Minstrel Show Set for Thursday Night

Rehearsals for a minstrel show to be offered April 20 and 25 were announced today. Veteran of Foreign Wars members under James T. Wright will direct the program at the State Armory with all music received and rehearsals underway. Proceeds will benefit the Veterans post building fund.

Phonpion James TH Wright Nately Cook Weir J. J. Woight Clifton Weldon Rex Paulson O. S. Tragken Lloyd Stowe Harold, Dietzel Warren Thomas Clyde Rawlson Frank de Lury Howard’ Sheen G. E. Heath James Sullivan Arthur Sehhub James Kofford

Strike Looms as Southwest Coal Miners Threaten Walkout

Kansas City March 81 A wage agreement stalemate triggers a looming strike by some 45000 miners in southwest coal mines. A subcommittee proposed a program and presented it to the joint conference of operators and union representatives for final action.

Kansas City Minera

Crystal Tee Company to Replace Independent Tee Company

Whiteley announces a name change to GW home of the Independent Tee Company which will be known as the Crystal Tee Company in the future amid concerns over improvised methods. Monthly usage stands at 144 units.

Rank Whiteley Independent Crystal Tee Company Hell Bit Concern Ag

Car Crash Involving Two Youths Near City

A collision Saturday afternoon between a Mord sedan driven by Mae Rupp and a truck driven by John Vindigk severely injured 20 year old Carroll. He was taken to Corry Hospital in critical condition with facial and head injuries after the vehicles collided head on on the macadam north of the city.

Ert Carroll Weap Hiddiy Mord Hy Mae Rupp John Vindigk Careol Corry Nospital

Voters urged to register as primaries approach

Election officials warn Cary voters to register soon for spring primaries. The notice stresses registration hours, polling details, and required identifications. Names and exact figures are unclear in the fragmented text but indicate a push to ensure eligible participation in upcoming ballots.

Poincarsi cool receipts and cabinet read to deputies

Paris report from March details Premier and new cabinet read to the chamber of deputies amid interruptions. In other items, Loveland boards appoints a committee for reorganization, Hoover dispatches relief supplies to Archangel, and bids open for Venango county road work.

Prau Paris Chamber of Deputies Isody Pedro

Progressives Back Daugherty Post Urged by Senators

Senators press for a new Attorney General nominee amid delays in filling the post. Judge A P Rug faces opposition as a New England pick while Judge William S Kenyon of Iowa is favored as a popular Midwest choice. Other names discussed include Justice Baudis, Harlin Fiske Stone, Nathan Miller, Alexander J Groesbeck, and Frederick Evan Crane. Secretary Hughes not expected to be offered the post.

Demanie Genera Harry M Middlewest Far West Justice Baudits Supreme Court Harlin Fiske Stone Columbia University School of Law New York Nathan Miller Alexander J. Groesbeck Wigan Frederick Evan Crane Brooklyn Court of Appeals of Hughes Horah Alga

Sinclair Indicted Over Senate Investigation Authority

The Federal grand jury indicted Harry P. Sinclair on contempt of the Senate oil investors inquiry after he refused to answer questions. Sinclair contends no congressional committee has constitutional authority to compel his private financial matters, a dispute likely to reach higher courts.

Oatron Cp Harry P. Sinclair Federal Grand Jury Senate Oil Sinclair Amin Congréssional Investigating

Mellon Cleared for Cabinet Role Amid Senate Inquiry

Washington March 1 The secretary of the treasury Mellon was found eligible to hold office after the Senate debated the McKellar resolution challenging his right to the cabinet post. Reed of Pennsylvania reported that a Washington law firm and the late Senator Knox examined the law and deemed Mellon eligible.

Yumney Washington Secr Tary Treasuy Mellin Treasury Sonaton Reed Pennsylvania Senate Mckellar Mellony Seniator Knox Wahlington Fle Metin Elie Reed

Murder Mystery Haunts Metropolitan Area As Police Seek Clues

In New York March 31 authorities pursue a second mystery murder within a week. They follow a blind lead in the killing of Andrew Hic, with similarities to a prior strike on Croix de Guertin. A dark man in a Ford was seen, and an unknown woman exited a bus before the crime scene. Neighbors recall a vague figure slipping from behind a tree near the victim’s Linden home.

United Fron New York Metropolitan Firea Andrew Hic Key Croix de Guertin Linden Bauer

Major Harbold Named Cemeterial Leader in Washington

Word from Charles P. Keating reports Major Robert Pearbold, head of Graves Registration during service abroad, named chief of the cemeterial division with headquarters in Washington. He was recently removed from command in Paris. The new office affords him formal recognition.

Charles P. Keating Robert Pearbold Querseas Ihvidlon Washington Harbard Paris

La Follette Improvement Reported By United Press

Washington March 31 improvement in the conviction of Senator Roby Jee M La Follette continued today He spent a comfortable day yesterday and rested well last night the United Press reports.

Washington Roby Jee M. la Follette

Coney Water Company Begins City Supply in 1880

The Coney Water Company started supplying the city in September 1880, marking a milestone in local water service. The milestone underscores early municipal infrastructure development and access to potable water for residents.

Coney Water Company

Roosevelt under fire in oil scandal

United Press reports Washington on March 31 with a Senate move to force Roosevelt from the Navy post. Senator Dill calls for resignation over alleged Sinclair Oil ties and draft order actions. The piece notes Roosevelt’s role in oil reserve policies and Teapot Dome tensions as marines were sent to protect reserves. W G Young departs on a business trip to Jamestown and Buffalo.

United Press Washington Federal Grand Jury Harry F Senate Theo Morse Roosevelt Navy Navy Department White House Harling Aval Teapot Conte

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