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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
1
Fog shrouded Lake Michigan sees the Marquette ram the S Senator near Port Washington, killing about 10 and leaving many missing. The Milwaukee and Wisconsin districts report a wave of deaths and dozens more feared lost as salvage efforts resume.
Prime Minister J Ramsay MacDonald arrived in London after a fruitful naval mission to the United States. He was greeted warmly in Liverpool and pledged to push progress toward world disarmament during the new parliamentary session amid domestic labor government challenges.
A fragment lists multiple 9 and 1 30 time slots for NBC CBS WABC and WJZ networks. Shows include True Story Hour Drama and Music Philco Hour and Mystery serials with musical acts and choruses featuring various named ensembles and presenters.
Washington Nov 1 A Senate resolution condemning Hiram Bingham of Conn as contrary to good morals and senatorial ethics was introduced by Senator George W Norris chairing the judiciary committee Bingham declined to apologize for employing Charles L Ryanson of the Connecticut manufacturers association The resolution was prevented from immediate action by Senator Simeon D Foss and will be taken up again tomorrow under Senate rules
Secretary James J. Davis told D A R delegates he supports enforcement of the 18th Amendment and Hoover’s stance on prohibition. He noted he is more focused on shaping the Labor Department budget than pursuing the Pennsylvania governorship but would serve if elected.
Mew Castle reports four Creole crew members were arrested and kept as material witnesses in the death of young writer Jack Israff after the liner Creole arrived from New York. Also dated notes report a separate November 4 bandit robbery in Pittsburgh with $400 stolen plus a watch coat and hat.
Los Angeles man Welsh was robbed and left unconscious by a hitch hiker after being offered a drugged drink near a barbecue stand on the New Castle road. He was found by a passerby, revived at St Elizabeth's hospital, and reported a headache before the incident. Wales also claimed he was left with $287.
Ford Motor Company reduced prices on cars and trucks by 15 to 200 dollars in a full page Journal ad. Edsel Ford announced the cuts to spur business, noting dealers will share reductions in their discounts. Prices now range from 50 to 1200 dollars with several models lowered notably.
Alumni and Athletic associations organize a large parade from Corry High School on South Street to the Junior High field for a pep rally and bonfire before the Titusville-Corry football game. Decorated cars students and veterans prepare, with talks music and novelty stunts to boost school spirit and a loud BEAT TITUSVILLE shout.
Graham of Beavers is set to assume the duties as federal attorney for the western district of Pennsylvania next week after Senate confirmation. He succeeds John D. Meyer who resigned last summer and will be sworn in in Pittsburgh. The appointment followed approval by the Senate and a recommendation from President Hoover. Resignations of Assistant U S Attorneys Ralph H. Smith and Joseph A. Pichardsen were announced.
Corry Rod and Gun Club met at the Municipal Building to finalize indoor lane arrangements for the rifle season. Equipment will be moved promptly and the first shoot is expected within about a week at the Pitt Monument shop on First Avenue.
Ballontte Pennsylvania report: Charles Renner Jr of Harrisburg died in a two car crash near Ballaponte while en route from Lock Haven to Centre County for the opening of hunting season. William F Cooper of Enola sustained slight injuries.
Local residents Miss Butt Clyburn superintendent of Corry hospital and Mrs G A Shea of Broderick street witnessed a theatre hold up in Mansfield Ohio. A Heket agent was shot during the incident and seriously wounded. details remain scarce. A smashed store window on Malin Street followed a later altercation in which seven youths were involved. one man was knocked through the window but no arrests were made after settlement talks.
The Pennsylvania Railroad launches a trucking freight system linking Warren Corry Erie and intermediate points including Union City Waterford Selle Valley and Girard. A contract is held with Battle Trucking and Canning Co. to move goods from the Warren Corry area to smaller towns along the line.
The October subdistrict meeting of the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association of Erie and Crawford counties convened in Townville Pennsylvania with members from Erie and Corry areas. The Home Department ladies attended in Halloween costumes and visiting gentlemen formed dinner partners for a roast meal enjoyed by all. At 7 pm the Home Department held a brief meeting and at 2 pm director H H Marsh of Waterford opened the district meeting for routine business, followed by a program of readings and music led by Mrs Archie Hayley Corey. The gathering adjourned after a most enjoyable session to reconvene November 30 at Wattsburg.
Up to nine hundred attendees at a masquerade benefit held last evening at the armory under the Veterans of Forest Wars and Company A Avants presented to local residents Mrs J Aymong Mel Harold Walters Thomas Malop and John Paulson. The Keystone Melody Kings provided the music for the evening’s festivities.
William G. Whitehill suffered a deep laceration and severed tendons in his right foot when a saw glanced sideways at the George Sly farm in Corry. Dr. John G. Kibler attended the injury and Whitehill was later sent home.
Reports from Detroit to Cleveland recount a collision on Lake Michigan near Milwaukee. Five dead in Ojo celebration incident, over ten injured and property damage. Washington cites attempts to sway tariff votes. other notes include a steel pioneer's death near Heckleyville and a riot at a California penitentiary.
At the Erie County Forty and Eight gathering in the American Legion home Erie, Paul Orn was elected head. Other officers named include A. G. Bills chef de train Emmett Parker inspector Hart correspondent S Weer cheminet Murray and others from Erie Union City Albion and Girard.
Reports from Hankow say General Chiang Kai-shek, nationalist president, left for the Henan frontier where heavy fighting is in progress. The crisis in China's civil war grows more serious as authorities and residents voice complaints about youngsters soaping windows in business districts and homes, with calls for police action to stop the vandalism.
Former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was sentenced by Justice William Hitz to one year in jail after being convicted in the Elk Hills naval oil reserve case. Fall’s attorneys sought a new trial and a judgment arrest, but both motions were overruled.
Paris reports Andrew Tardieu attempting to form a new cabinet after the Briand government fell. The center republican aims to build a coalition leaning right but open to some radical leaders, while left parties are unlikely to join. Observers doubt he can secure broad support, especially after Clementel’s failed bid and Interior Ministry contention.
The Woman's Reserve Corps will feature a Tuesday afternoon inspection at the V P W home. Mrs Gladys Everett will be present to inspect the camps. The meeting begins at 2 80 o'clock with a luncheon served afterward. Members are urged to attend and those not solicited should contribute.
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