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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
8
Harrisberg officials begin enforcing a new Motor Code section on traffic signals. The law requires signals to be visible to approaching traffic and specifies amber positioning, green indications for straight and permitted turns, and restrictions on turns during red. It also covers exemptions for emergency and police vehicles under safety guidelines.
United Press reports that 270 violent deaths occurred in Allegheny County in September per the Covalier W. J. McGregor monthly tally. Automobile fatalities led with 26. rail and other accidents caused 12 deaths. Poisoning, football, drowning, murder and mine accidents also occurred, with roughly one in five deaths ruled accidental.
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In an Erie Magazine feature a photo shows Merritt Sheeley of Corry who sprang to save Dickinson and a child struck by an eastbound express near Center Street. The brave rescue occurred September 17 as bystanders rushed to lower gates and warn the oncoming train.
The United Brethren Ladies Aid Society held a meeting on Ingloes Wednesday for a work session and planned a rummage sale in the former Henderson’s Piano Room at 110 North Center. Displayed were coats, children’s items, quilts and new articles. A home baking sale is set for Saturday to aid church debt relief, with Mrs. Leon Van Assel, Mrs. George Akam and Mrs. Carl Herjon on the committee.
United Press reports Washington aims to negotiate a gentleman's agreement to curb rum smuggling from St Pierre and Miquelon. Assistant Secretary Lowman says much of the liquor smuggled into the United States originates from these French possessions, with two governments failing to agree on key facts for an unofficial treaty.
In this section hunters note wild game is plentiful this year with large numbers of deer and bear observed. Wild turkeys rabbits squirrels and other small game are also abundant across woods and fields, signaling a strong hunting season.
Paris dispatch reports a growing political crisis as Parliament's Chamber of Deputies saw the resignation of president Franklin Bouillon and a radical party split over support for Premier Poincaré's government. Daladier leans left as the government seeks to push through the 18 budget before January 1, strengthening tensions.
Thieves blew open a safe at Brockway station early Tuesday morning in Pennsylvania and escaped with about $100 in cash after looting the depot. Police, alerted by a nearby eyewitness, followed several clues but have not yet captured the suspects.
Columbus Grange schedules meetings on the second and fourth Saturday each month. The November session will feature a report by the repair point Dusinesse and a review of tests planned for the year as part of the regular gathering.
Noy Min Lathe Sperkver of Limestone township was injured in a hunting accident near Warren General Hospital Te ity evening. The woman, in serious condition, remained alive at the hospital though weakened. Mis. Spencer, involved in the incident, was reported injured while a hunter discharged a weapon accidentally. Robert Culte Live was struck in the leg by a shell fragment as the event drew attention at the park.
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