11 May 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
1
United Press reports unestablished totals from a massive Mississippi River flood affecting Louisiana Arkansas Missouri and other states. Damages run into millions with towns inundated and thousands homeless as relief crews mobilize under government Red Cross and allied agencies.
News from Paris and the Atlantic reports no trace of the White Bird piloted by Nungesser and Coli. French and English ships, along with U.S. Coast Guard aircraft, scoured the Atlantic off New England as American plans to join a New York to Paris flight faced weather and public sentiment concerns.
In an ongoing case from Titpsburghs, multiple defendants including AL member of the boragh council and Bem are set to appear in Pedeta Court this afternoon to answer accusations related to a liquor conspiracy.
Radio listings feature multiple programs across stations WAP WEAR WGS WREWORT KSD and WIZ. Schedule shows performances by Ainawell Moir with Shilkrets Orchestra, and a Roger Williams University appearance. Times vary by region with 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. blocks across cities such as Davenport and Nashville.
Governor Fisher signs the Hess traffic bill authorizing full police powers for the Pennsylvan ia Highway Patrol. Effective January 1 1993 the act raises open highway speed limits from 60 to 89 mph and urban limits from 40 to 20 mph in boroughs with signs six inches high placed along routes. Two officers must pace the speed test over at least an eighth of a mile. The bill also sets boulevard-style stops at intersections speed limits near signals and penalties for violations.
In Erie Pennsylvania on May 1, Judi Uriah P Roisiter directed a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Kirt Stechtel the railman charged with the death of Virginia Gibney a Philadelphia resident. The downtown Nutel Mareti Va case details appear unclear from the record.
Wadoo lines up forces to oppose Smith and abandons bid to run. He now focuses on building a strong organization to challenge the New York governor.
Washington May 1 United Press report says McAdoo supporters shift toward Newton D Baker for 1932 nomination amid McAdoo uncertainty. Meredith Walsh and Walter are named among potential lieutenants as talks unfold in Pittsburgh and New York. Baker, a dry from Ohio, is pressed as a likely compromise candidate.
A statutory assault case from West Church Street, Erie County, went to jurors at noon after a day of testimony described as revolting by residents. The defendant Rezelle denied the charges, claiming no involvement or knowledge of the alleged crime in the couple’s home on West Church Street. Jury deliberations followed a long, graphic testimony session yesterday, with a verdict expected later today.
Four hundred delegates from Pennsylvania will attend the state convention in Erie this weekend. Included are Upyean Of th e Basin ey members and professional women's groups. Mike Lane McCray will organize transport via car pools. A fine program is planned for Friday through Sunday at Olive AL Lawrence hotel and Peninsula State Park events.
The body of George Ricker arrived from Hamilton after a fatal early Sunday shooting. Services are set for Thursday at 8 30 in the morning at his late home on South Center street and at St Elizabeth’s church, followed by interment in St Elizabeth's Cemetery.
Greensburg was selected as the convention city for the 1928 gathering of the Pennsylvania Knights of Malta. The McKeesport delegation led a lively contest but were narrowly outvoted. Pittsburgh’s J. Schmidty was elected in the pay of Captain Generati auc, with Heller of Lancaster becoming Grand Generatissimn.
United Press reports Van Sickle found guilty of murder in the first degree by a jury after deliberation. The panel included six women. recommendation for imprisonment. The second defendant, Van Stokle, convicted of the murder of Edward Raser in Sanlystuje township two years ago, tied to the Soyster murder case amid alleged conspiracy with Raser’s wife’s husband.
In Springfield on May 11 testimony on whether Governor Lon Sirail owes roughly 1,000,000 in interest on funds turned in while state treasurer. The case resumes May 25 with four days of hearings before masters Brigele and finGkancoty.
United Five Lock Haven Pa May. Vas ily avalpedl struck by a tipper on a steam shovel along the Hock Haven-Renove highway near Hare oduty. Rossell Yodaiy 80 Newark Wattakorr, hospitalized with scalp torn from skull base to forehead. Accident by construction Company building the highway. This was the third such incident in a short period, with two workers killed outright.
Reports from May 1 describe a violent storm impacting aviation routes. Captain Yvey Thomas noted French aviators faced severe conditions, with the White Bird forced to navigate northern airspace as crews battled cold and blackout risks.
Curtiss Field reports plans for an American bid to cross the Atlantic this week. aviators Chantherlin and Ber talid aim to fly from New York to Paris in the Bellanca monoplane after weather fears and warnings. Prominent figures from Columbia Aircraft Company back the venture as a tribute to French aviators Nungesser and Toll.
Augusta Imogénie Remus wife of Geo Remus, former bootlegger, was arrested in Cincinnati on a sheriff issued warrant charging her with selling 100 barrels of liquor for 1730 under false pretenses. A similar charge was filed against Frambling 2 Dist Yroiner Pederat prohibition officer.
Washington May 11 The Bris Railroad applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue bonds totaling 50,000 dollars as part of a refunding and improvement plan. The move would restructure present obligations by exchanging or substituting bonds for the entire outstanding issue.
Local Red Cross chapter reports progress toward a $1200 city quota as relief funds for Midwest disaster victims continue. United Press notes nationwide totals near $10120808 by noon with chapters urged to push more appeals. Disaster toll tallies 400 dead across Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Texas as Ames Drug Store serves as a donor contact in Ridil Fem.
The report details the verdict against Gray for the murder of Albert Snyder and Ruth Snyder, with Desmond announcing the death sentence. Sheriff says Gray claimed Bible trust and denial of contact with his former mistress disturbed his calm. Mrs Snyder shows calmer mood. three matrons attended to her during meals as concern over her vulnerability grows.
United Press reports a Vatican backed campaign by the Carholic Church to ban sexual and mystical literature. Bishops were ordered by Pope Pius X to enforce strict vigilance, condemning plays and books that stir passions and penalizing readers and authors alike.
United Propy reports May 11 in New York that Charles Kaplin failed to appear in Petioral Surf, disappointing a large fund gathered for the final moments of the 50,000 plagiarism suit against the filly comedian Leo Losly, a disinfectant salesperson.
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