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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

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Army biplanes rush to aid stranded Bremen on Greenley Island

Two Army biplanes departed from Mitchell Field racing to Greenley Island to rescue the trans Atlantic Bremen after a forced landing in mud. Pilot Capt. Iraq Baker and mechanic Fred Melchior accompany the effort, with Melchior prepared to parachute onto Greenley Island if needed to free the Bremen. Maj. Gen. James D. Pechet and Lieut. Mulr Pairehitd are aboard the second aircraft aiding the operation.

United Press Mitchell Field L. L Greenley Island Bremen Pictou N.S Wers Bolling Field Waltington Miller Field Staten Island Mitchell Pield War Department Iraq Baker Fred Melchior Machanic Junkers Company Bremén Greenley Tland Melchior James T. Pechet U.S. Ay Army Air Corpa Mulr

Dairymen Banquet Guests Invite Business Leaders

Invitations extended by the Dairymen's League for a banquet at Hotel Corry next Thursday May 7th gather business men from Erie Crawford counties and Auberdale district towns Union City Waterford North East Cambridge Springs Townville to learn of the league's work. Sexauer of Eastern New York state will address the gathering with a talk on the league's achievements.

Dairymen’s League Hotel Corry Orry Erie Crawford Counties Aubediatrict Union City Waterford Northast Cambridge Springs Townville Dairymens League Bndlnessen Lairymen Red’ Sexauer

PLAN AIR TOUR OF COUNTRY LOOMS OVER PITTSBURGH

May 12 reports say Capt A Lowenstein of Belgium and about 20 others were due in Pittsburgh from Chicago by train. A newly bought tri motor plane, piloted by Capt Donald Drew, was in use with Lowenstein slated to fly on a U S tour. Also noted is a dynamite incident halting operations at the J Binck coal mine near Huntingdon, Pennsylvania.

United Press Pittsburgh A. Lowenstein Belgium Unstad Preey Muntingdon Geserstor J. Binck Goal Company

Five Die in Laun dry Explosion at Prisnin Laundry

May 12 Ind KOKOMOVID five women killed and seven injured in steam pressing department of Prisnin Laundry in central Uritropolis. Glass shattered as windows rattled for blocks and Union Traction tracks lifted in front of the building. The blast, described as severe, disrupted traffic and prompted fears of additional fatalities.

Unites Rrose Union Traction Company

Bremen Crew Honored in Chicago Final Day Parade and Banquet

Chicago May 12 The Bremen crew receives the final day of honors on a packed visit. Baron Gunter Von Husnefeld Maj James Fitzmaurice Capt Hermann Koehrested after a noon rest. A reception for the fliers and wives precedes a Michigan Avenue parade to Soldiers Field with songs and speeches. Tonight a banquet for 4,500 closes their Chicago program before Milwaukee. Mayor Thompson hosted a luncheon and dedicated the Bremen light beacon atop a factory building.

Chicago United Prous Bremen Baron Gunter von Husnefeld James Fitzmaurice Hermann Koeh Nook Gueuta Michigan Boulevar Soldiers' Field Fers Milwaukee William Aisle Thompson South Shore Country Club Boaton Berlin Fiers

Hoover campaign costs cited by club leader

Former Rep. Good, head of the Hoover for President Club, told the Senate campaign committee the Hoover campaign had spent about 241 27441 dollars to date. He argued the nationwide effort was conducted cheaply, and compared costs with Lowden and Wood campaigns of 1930. He also suggested investigators charge Meredith and influence funds.

Senate Committee United Pross Washington Herbert Hoover Rep. Good Senate Hoover Lowden Gen. Wood AL Amtth

Hospital Day Tag Sale Supports Corry Hospital

National Hospital Day observances centered on a tag sale in Corry city to aid Corry Hospital. Nurses and school girls sold tags, with strong support reported. The Ladies Auxiliary, led by Mrs Harriet Clough, organized the effort aiming to raise funds. The school graduation remarks linked to National Hospital Day, though no other observances were planned this year.

Corry Hospital Harriet Clough Werence Nightingale Corry Hospital School Nureeg

Hamburg Police Chief Shot in Attempted Robbery

Hamburg Pa May 12 William B Lewis 60 Hamburg chief of police and a Pennsylvania National Guard captain was fatally shot early today while trying to corner a gang of mill robbers at the Goodhart and Kotlerman Company area. Officer Daniel B Bailey wounded but to recover. four bullets struck Lewis as he sought cover behind a pole. The gunman Alexander Kooh watchman at the mill was believed wounded. Later May 18 four bandits held up a freight train near Wayn Pa seeking equipment valued at thousands.

United Press Hamburg William B. Lewis Pennsylvania National Guard Daniel B. Bailey Lewis Lewis and Bailey Blas Mountain Coal Washery Company Bailey Lewis Vought Gewiai Alexander Kooh Oter Walley Unites Pres Wayn

Japanese Halt Chinese War Drive At Tsinan City

Japanese military operations in China have ceased around Tsinan and nearby. occupation of the city is reported. The expeditionary force holds the Tsinan to Tsingiano railroad corridor, claiming direct control while skirmishes and sniping persist in the surrounding area. Casualty reports vary, with one dispatch noting several hundred wounded or killed in recent fighting.

Miles WI Vaughn United Press Staff Tokio Thi ‘Tsiban China Stat Largo Tsinanj Tsingino Txinae Tsinan Kdvices Tieir Skation joiningeMie Main

Chautauqua Guarantors to Meet Monday

An important meeting of the Chautauqua guarantors is called for 7:45 p.m. Monday in the Municipal building. Dates are set July 28 to August 1 with a large tent on Washington school grounds. Officials expect a strong program and money-raising plans will be organized for ads and tickets when the event opens.

Washington Swarthmore Bureau

House Debates Anti Third Term Resolution

In Washington on May 12, Representative Cetler introduced a bill opposing presidential third terms. The House aims to mirror the Senate stance with a resolution passed earlier by the Grant administration era, voting 285 to 1% in favor.

Washington House Pep. Cetler Dem Senate

Mellon Heads Penna Convention Delegation

United Press reports Philadelphia May 12 Secretary Andrew Mellon accepted the chairmanship of the Pennsylvania delegation to the Republican national convention. He urged delegates to have full liberty in choosing and praised Coolidge while noting Hoover approached those policies. The remarks suggest Pennsylvania leaders believe the President could be won for a third term.

United Press Philadelphia Secretary of the ‘Treasury Andrew Mellon Pennsylvania Thdey Coolidge Commerce Hoover Merlons Repblicans

Resurfacing of Columbus Ave Completed

Street Commissioner Boward Harrington finished resurfacing the East Columbus Avenue stretch from North Center Street to the Warren county line and the road is open to traffic. The project included gravel surface treatment and heavy rolling, aided by B. F. Sneed of the state highway maintenance team. City officials praised the work and hope the maintenance issue is solved for a time.

Boward Harington Columbus Avene North Center Street Warren County B. F. Sneed the Journal Mr. Sneed State Highway Department Harrington

Methodist conference clears Bishop McConnell of charges

The Methodist Episcopal conference in Kansas City on May 12 dismissed charges against Bishop Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh as without foundation. The Rev Geo Cook of Wilmington filed the accusation alleging endorsement of atheistic propaganda and approval of evolution teaching in schools.

Uniiso Kansas City Methodist Episcopal Conference Francis J. McConnell Pittsburgh Geo Cook Wilmington Del McConnell Clvillibers Yes Union

Utilities probe focuses on western states next week

Washington May 12 Investigation by the Federal Trade Commission will center on western states as open hearings resume next Tuesday. Iowa and Nebraska utilities publicists have been subpoenaed for questioning about their activities in the utilities in those states.

United Press Washington Eode Commissiony Western Towa Nebraska Utilities Publi ‘City

City approves one curb pump at Corry Auto Supply site

After days of dispute the City Council granted a permit for one curb pump at the Corry Auto Supply Company location on Ras Main Street. The decision followed threats to remove pumps from the old site and heated remarks over Atlantic Refining’s defiance of orders.

Corry Rogers Ras| Main Walter L. Peake Harold Armlinge Corry Auto Supply Con J Corry Auto Supply Trent Othe Olin. W. Bracken Atlantic Refining Company Armitage Corry Auto

Pyle's Runners May Pass Through City Next Week

The famed Bunion Derby runners may traverse Erie next week en route to Jamestown with an overnight stop planned. Exact east of Erie route not announced though chatter places the group around Erie Tuesday night. Lead runner Andrew Payne Jr. tops the field as the caravan proceeds toward Blyzia, Ohio.

Erie Cash and Carry Pyle Carry Althugh Erle Tt 5 Sity North East Anal Wentfeld Ofravan Atty Andrew Payne Ojdlahome Blyzia

New Party Leader Elected State Chairman in Philadelphia

Philadelphia May 12. Martin auditor general and Republican candidate for state treasurer was elected state chairman of the Republican state committee at the reorganizational meeting. Other officers named include Mrs. Gertrude Stautter as vice chairman, Charles Johnson secretary, and Sheriff Thomas W. Cunningham treasurer. National committeeman Gen. W. W. Atterbury and Mrs. Marion Margery Scranton named to national posts. The meeting discussed party unity and Pennsylvania’s stance on external interference, with Ware and Mellon present.

United Press Philadelphia Yadyard Martin Pennsylvania W. W. Auterbury Marion Margery Scranton Lackswanna County Nancy B. Fighley Norristown Mellon Serig Wm S. Ware Atterbury Pennsylvania Railroad Cunningham Senate Iny Ware Mellon Herert Hoover Alfred Smith Coolidge Martin Harmony 9 Cheirghan U.S. Senate David A Reed Ailso U. S Europe Secret of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Penngyivania

Tonight's Five Best Radio Features Tease

Radio listings highlight WEAF at 8 PM with the National Symphony Orchestra, WSM at 7 PM featuring Navy band, WRVA Richmond airing a 1000 voice Negro chorus, WBZ Springfield at 7:10 PM with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and WSM Nashville at 6 PM Dane program.

WEAF Nextional Symphony Orchestra WSM U. Ss. Navy WRVA Richmond Negro Chorus WBZ Springfield Boston Symphony Orchestra WSM Nashville

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FEAR William Lewis Tsiwan Chautauqua PENNA Columbus Ave NEW Party W. L. Mellon Republican State Committee
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