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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1927
Page
1
Governor John S fidder reduces appropriations from a larger city hospital list citing excess over the state cap. The act trims specific totals and leaves some facilities funded at varied levels, including several city and regional hospitals receiving altered sums.
The Supreme Court, in an opinion by Justice Schatler, upholds the March 3 1925 act enabling the establishment of hospitals by the state. The decision notes that whether a hospital is built depends on county commissioners and whether such building burdens the taxpayer. Miss Ruth Hill and Mrs Andrew Hitter with son Dale visited Columbus en route to Mass for relatives.
Radio listings show WEAF and WEW among others airing a mix of programs. Educational hour from the University of Wisconsin and performances like La Gioconda are noted alongside acts featuring Gypsiea and John Hines Wells.
Chautauqua county to revive road improvements with three NYS Highway Dept contracts this Friday. Projects include Clymer Cutting and related work with engineer estimates totaling about 1 million dollars across Jamestown to Lakewood and surrounding areas.
The Hellairen monoplane piloted by Lloyd Hertaud and Clarence Chamberlin is planned for a New York to Paris flight tomorrow morning weather permitting. If rival crew Nungessen and Coli do not arrive by night, the schedule may be adjusted.
Principal Mayor Wolfe and school faculty invite the public to Wednesday’s exhibit of pupil work at the Junior High School. A program starts at 8 o clock with operetta health drills and dances led by Miss Agnes Obiell. The display covers Art Department, Opportunity School, Work Shop, Homemaking and general class work with awards from the Women’s Club for soap modeling.
A four story building in Chicago's Loop district collapsed this afternoon, trapping workers. Early reports listed 25 people present. rescue excavation is ongoing as crews search the rubble for survivors and possible injuries.
United Press report details a possible Mississippi River levee breach near the Bayou des Glaces area endangering about 200000 people. Engineers warn of widespread flooding with potential billions in damage while many residents refuse evacuation.
Senator James Reed urges Democratic colleagues to press for an extra session to address flood disaster relief. Telegrams sent from Exvelstan Springs urge immediate government action as the crisis widens and suffering increases.
A special meeting of the Business and Professional Women's Club will be held Tuesday at the Municipal Building Assembly room to elect one delegate to the state convention in Erie by May 12 1904 and to transact necessary business. All members are urged to attend.
A dynamite cap exploded injuring a boy who was playing with it as a cap and causing serious eye injuries. He was brought to the city for care and doctors held hope for saving the eye, though the outcome remained uncertain for several days.
Gray Wils attorney Millard accused Mrs Snyder of involvement in a fatal assault on Snyder, claiming she struck blows and influenced events leading to his unconsciousness. Testimony referenced medical examiner Br Neail and dramatic statements as the case unfolded with jurors present. A Meadville evangelist, R A Buzea, traveled through the city en route to Summerdae, New York.
Reports from New York and London state captains Charles Nungesser and Francois Coli were en route Paris to New York. Fog obscured New York harbor and no land sighting was reported by 2 19 PM EDST. Weather and fuel concerns pressured search efforts as official updates remained unconfirmed.
Police say two rural youths confessed to stealing items from gardens and sheds near a village school. They were taken to jail for questioning as investigators seek to determine how many other property thefts they may be linked to.
A Ford coupe owned by Jamestina parties was destroyed by fire near Dewey's Corners east of Columbus Saturday. The owners were Wal tearned and no particulars on the cause of the blaze are available. the body was believed practically completely burned.
George Buttersylin of Oi City spent the weekend at his East Wayne street home. J Kingston of Rochester Ney, nephew of Mrs Ennis, drove to Pits city and visited Mr and Mrs Ennis on Wright street for the weekend.
Reported tornadoes across Dallas County and Garland Texas left twelve dead and many injured. Destruction included the Mt. Ki railroad depot and several homes, with widespread property and crop damage across northeast Texas. Nevada and Port Worth also suffered casualties and flooding impacts.
George Rieker, formerly of this city, was shot and killed in Hamilton Ohio after visiting a home to ask directions. Robert Schwab fired multiple shots, authorities say the incident was a mistaken burglary attempt and Schwab was not arrested. Rieker had been visiting Prospering last week and died at the scene despite medical aid.
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