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19 May 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
1
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Mike Djelaglega of Lindsey Hollow escaped in night clothes as flames swept his farm home. He had been away from the house overnight and returned to find the structure and its contents burning. A neighbor pulled a trunk from the house but the rest was lost. origin of the fire remains unsolved and insurance coverage is uncertain.
United Press report from Louisville details a meticulously planned night raid on a card and dice game at the Seelbach Hotel. Four bandits entered the suite where players were gathered, forced the men to raise their hands, and fled with about $20,000 in cash and jewelry while telephones were cut to hinder a quick call for help. Police withheld names pending identification. most suspects believed to be Memphis, Tennessee, residents.
Radio listings present Arm Navy Band and National Symphony Orchestra airings. WEF Springfield and Boston Symphony programs highlight pop concert in EST slots. Navy Band, Nashville, and WAB Atonta schedule burn dance club airings and a late Red Head Club segment at 11 40 ST.
Two cottages at Shadyside, Findley Lake owned by M Ht Van Dresar and Steve Baker were destroyed by a morning fire of unknown origin. The Findley Lake fire department prevented spread to neighboring cottages and woodland. The Baker home, located close behind the Van Dresar structure, is believed to be the source. both six room houses were fully furnished. The adjacent cottage Cool Bruess owned by Erle parties suffered heavy damage. No occupants were present for weeks at the Van Dresar cottage, though Baker family members were seen preparing for the season. Insurance partially covers the Van Dresar loss. insurance status for Baker property unavailable.
New York May 19 One year ago at 7 52 A M Col Charles A Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island initiating his historic flight to Paris. By 10 P M Paris time he completed the solo feat. In the year since he has toured the United States and Central America aboard the Spirit of St Louis, spurring a boom in aviation.
President Coolidge spoke at Phillips Academy in Andover on the 190th anniversary exercises. He urged American institutions to guard life’s spiritual values against materialism, praising the student body’s self-imposed standards of honesty, accuracy, and discipline as the tests the world will later demand.
A Corry owned truck driven by an employee of John Fairclough collided with a Paige coupe on Hydetown Road near Bank Street. Homer Sullivan and his sister Miss Rudy Sullivan suffered injuries. Sullivan taken to City Hospital and both remained at home. Nearby, Jason E. Bennett, about 70, fractured two bones in his left ankle when his car struck the wagon.
Washington May 19 The House fixed next Tuesday for the first attempt this season to override a presidential veto. Sponsors of two vetoed posts seek increased pay for night work and allowances to fourth class maintenance for light, tent and fuel to marshal the two thirds needed for passage.
A lavish Junior Senior reception last evening featured a banquet at Hotel Corry for about 120 guests. Alfred Van Dresar presided, Lyle Chase spoke, and Helen G. Sterrick and Howard J. Sheen gave talks. Students then moved to the Junior High auditorium for a French theme program, dancing, and a Grand March led by Alfred Van Dresar.
In Washington on May 19 the Senate took up the Federal estate tax repeal bill. Senator Bingham Republican Conn argued the tax infringes on state rights and should be ended. Finance Committee Chairman Smoot planned to reconvene the Senate at least until midnight to push revenue measures through.
The Real Star liner Pennland was rammed midships on her port side by the freighter Anniston City off Sandy Hook bar. The Pennland reported no immediate sinking danger but must return to her pier in the North River after leaving New York at 4 am and delays from fog. The liner was en route to Antwerp.
United Press report from Torio May 18 says Nationalist Feng Yu Hsiang forces push toward the city while Northern Generals Chang and Sun threaten relief efforts. Reports claim Northerners shift allegiance, raising fear of a Northern rout near Tientsin. Peking notes 49 students shot for subversion. Japan prepares to defend positions, clearing an airfield near Peking and ordering aircraft into the province. The Tokyo government warns it will press for peace in Manchuria, even by force, if Northern forces are driven from areas around Peking and Tientsin.
Congress nears adjournment with May 26 eyed amid a grueling stretch. Senate debates tax reduction as Smoot presses for passage while the House handles pressing matters and long-held issues. Senator Heflin attacks the Senate campaign committee over questioning backers of Governor Smith.
F. E. Taylor of the National Adjustment Bureau in Corry pleaded guilty to four additional counts of fraudulent conversion at arraignment before Alderman Frank Bassett. He was recommitted to Erie County Jail in default of $2,000 bail. Readings show he collected about $3,008 from Corry businesses for Crickver Chair Co Milwaukee Standard Plate Gikes Acme Lighting Product Boyd Scott Co and Sun Manufacturing Wall Paper Co and diverted the funds. He was arrested in Detroit last week and brought to this county Wednesday by Paul Watson.
Robert S. Parsons, Erie Railroad chief engineer and longtime Corry visitor, died at Paterson General Hospital after weeks of illness. Parsons rose from rockman to chief engineer and vice president, serving with headquarters in Youngstown. He held roles in New Jersey Highway Commission, Rutgers trustee, and civic clubs, and was a Republican church member.
Charges of teaching false doctrines were filed with the secretary of the Methodist Conference today against Bishops Wai McDowell of Washington and Francis J. McConnell of Pittsburgh. The charges were filed by Rev. Geo A. Cooke of Wilmington Delaware.
Jude Alexander senior partner of Alexander and Kent, Union City distributors of Studebaker and Chevrolet, died after a car left the Edinboro road near Erie, struck a pole, and overturned. Found unconscious around 6 am, he was taken to St Vincent's hospital and died a few hours later. He was a well known sub dealer for Corty Motor Sales and Studebaker.
Led by Mayor Harry Maviey of Philadelphia, about 200 Pennsylvania National Guard members depart for Europe aboard the U. S. S. George Washington to honor fallen World War I servicemen. The delegation will visit Cherbourg Paris Fismes Yurennes Nanliliois and Tuilon, with dedications and a fountain, funded by state taxes. A separate case notes a juvenile arrested for passing worthless chores, with settlement negotiations ongoing between authorities and relatives.
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