19 May 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
1
The article reports on Bellanca aircraft Intercession efforts led by Lloyd Bertaud and Charles Levine. It notes an amicable agreement reached at Levine’s home after a late meeting. It mentions flights, weather, and discussion of previous misunderstandings surrounding the venture.
Government physician will be sent to Atlanta to examine theatrical producer Capra who went of nervone erikdcion while eit ruts is ATlaata ponitab. The attorney general Siligent announced a phesteran from Adlity would probably be detailed to report to the list of department sources.
Radio lineup lists multiple programs across stations including W2 TDRA WIR WRE and WAZ New York with 8 p.m. time slots. Entries note hosts Danube Lenoh Willian Benzell and Sopan Ender alongside orchestral and recital programming.
United Press reports President Coolidge may call an extra Congressional session in November before the regular session begins. Relief and farm bills, government supply measures, and Mississippi Valley projects would be addressed first, with political conventions delaying final action.
At Sandusky Ohio a Pennsylvania freight train struck a car at a crossing, killing three people and injuring several more. The victims include Mr and Mrs Claire Stready and their four year old child. a presumed brother M A Stready and another four year old were also involved. Physicians fear the father may have died. the accident occurred near Padua Michigan and Lovell Ohio in a family tragedy.
Dr Raymond Kistler pastor of the Presbyterian church of Warren spoke at the Kiwanis club meeting at Hotel Corry. His talk titled The Game of Life drew praise from members and featured engaging points. A joint session with the secretary is planned for the Hotel Corry next Tuesday with Ray B. Keller of Hammermill in Elis to speak. Visitors included J. R. Lake of Buffalo and FH Carpenter of Pittsburgh, with Miss Alice Messenger assisting in Larson's absence.
United Press reports a search of the Irish coast for missing airmen after a World War II crash. Rescue crews from Captain Nangesser and Cult started the patrol, tracing the wreckage from Parelia to a distant point over the week ending Sunday.
Lieut Thorey departed Le Bourget airport last night aiming for a nonstop flight to Moscow in a light 700 pound 40 horsepower pony ice plane. He hoped the 1,500 mile trip could be completed in about 22 hours.
The funeral for Rev Father Michael Tracy will be held Saturday morning at Saint Thomas church. Bishop Garvin and other clergy will lead rites including a Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Erie diocese cathedral with a full funeral procession and burial at St Thomas Cemetery.
Paris reports two more French aviators plan a trans Atlantic attempt after recent losses. Pilot Drouhin aims to fly a 12 ton glass craft carrying 104 tons of fuel to New York in about 82 hours, with ground tests underway.
Readable text indicates a Herefordshire style notice that Findley Road repair starts soon. It notes resurfacing and concrete pavement work under Township Supervisor Whit ney with Highway Department crews moving to site. The project includes improving traffic flow and road surface after years of holes and deterioration.
A statement from Charles Torttan state official and Glenn ap fesinante discusses compensation for cleanup work. The federal government would fund overdue costs, and failure to complete work could shift liability to the responsible party.
The parole board recommends parole for War funny McCray former Indiana governor from Atlanta penitentiary. Attorney General Sargent says McCray, serving ten year term for fraud, becomes eligible for release in August after one third sentence served. Sargent notes possible executive clemency due to health.
In Harrisburg on May 19 Governor Fisher and State Chairman W L Mellon conferred in the executive mansion. They admitted that state appointments had been discussed but no decision had been reached. The governor has several appointments to make to boards in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Scranton.
Fire at Thiel College caused about 325 000 in damage. Human, property losses included a wing and a gymnasium. Students and staff evacuated with efforts to contain smoke and water damage. Officials believe the blaze was started by an unidentified intruder. The structure, erected in 1470, may be rebuilt to restore the four vaults and gym.
A steamship with Captain G Olsen and 25 crew members aboard ran aground at Pome Gorda 185 miles north of San Francisco. The Union Steamship Taruraki is aiding, five tugs and a Coast Guard rescue boat are contesting to free the vessel described as grounding hard in heavy seas.
Leon Sauthewick of HyHatown escaped serious injury when his milk truck narrowly avoided collision with passenger train No 903 on the Allegany division of the Pennsylvania railroad. The front end of his vehicle was wrecked as he jumped to safety before impact. Reports mention another Grand Union truck overturned near Brinn City with minor injuries to the driver.
Two months after a robbery, Win J. Oakes, a dancing master, had his jewelry valued at about 100 dollars stolen. The jewels were later delivered to him by police in Philadelphia.
May 19 Chicago reports tallied at least three deaths and significant property losses from a westward wind and rain storm. Indiana towns faced wide damage. Indianapolis storefronts shattered and railway accidents caused fatalities, with widespread injuries and multi‑million dollar losses expected.
A Prohibition Oratorical Contest is planned at First Methodist in Erie on Friday evening at 7 o'clock. Local district winners Paul Siptel of Erie and Glenda Gilmore of Grove City will compete for the Conference title with Washington DC as final site. Prizes include 1000 dollars for the winner and 500 dollars for the second. Judge lineup includes Ralph S Dewey and P O Loveland. director is W Bartlett.
In Tre fad on May 19 Mlle Simone De La Chaume of Nevill Shaumé defeated Dorothy Pearson 21 six four to capture the women’s open championship of Great Britain in the finals.
Arthur Kehoe confessed to killing his wife and setting their farm home ablaze over financial worries tied to high school taxes. Investigators found the charred body among the ruins, and authorities described a calculated act driven by money troubles and debt.
Details emerge of the Bath, Michigan, school explosion and fire that killed many, with accounts of rescue efforts, the killer Andrew Kehoe, and the townspeople’s grief. Eyewitnesses describe burning buildings, charred remains, and the frantic search for missing children as investigators piece together the catastrophe.
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