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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1924
Page
1
Warren progress on a long dirt road gap and road reconfigurations near Wrightsville touch Western Warner County. Plans include a new bridge, overhead routes, and potential crossovers improving Wrightsville and nearby Caney areas. Campaigns heat up as candidates speak to large crowds the night before the election.
A United Press report from New York details growing interest in the congressional elections as the nation nears the voting day. Coolidge remains a strong favorite with campaigns highlighting confidence, while Democrats project Davis to win with a substantial popular vote. The piece notes radio addresses closing the campaigns coast to coast and emphasizes civic duty as citizens prepare to vote.
Four oil driers were trapped in a burning boarding house at Mismaker Pa today. They leaped from the upper story to escape the flames. Harold Austin, 18, of Shinglehouse Pa, died of burns. Others named, John Mi 00, Hert Kellogs 38, and El mer Tarnes 80, all of Aitred, were severely burned.
Lytham England November 4 The Liverpool Blackburn express derailed at 40 miles per hour, causing 12 deaths, 10 passenger fatalities reported, and 83 injured with eleven bodies recovered so far. Local rescue teams work through the wreckage.
The Journal will publish full election returns from the presidential race tonight. Read by the United Press service, returns will be received and distributed as votes are counted at the newsroom. Election Night parties and related events are planned across Omaha with coverage of key figures and results.
United Press reports a crowded field as women make up twenty two of the candidates for many state and national legislative seats. The piece highlights figures such as Thomas Walsh of Montana and Robert Rose in Wyoming, with campaigns featuring strong opposition to Klan influence and veteran senators facing renewed challenges from diverse candidates.
The Authors Club met in the Library Building for an evening program. City officials were present as Mrs Mary Whittlerey led a panel of election questions and Miss Ashton spoke on How to Vote. Mrs Norton discussed the Tax Budget of 1924, followed by Mrs Barnes presenting on Different Political Candidates.
County officials announce a ten percent boost in city property valuation for assessment purposes. The county commissioners stipulated equalization to avoid a uniform rise for all taxpayers, with notices being mailed by ward assessors.
The grand jury in the November term adjourned overnight delaying the presentment of several cases including Joe Beanne Mike Plaberty Br Hest Dinick and Lawrence Woodard tied to a recent trooper ride. Erie clerk of courts reports no session today with all scheduled cases carried to Wednesday. Two time Hills were returned by the jury on Monday.
On November 4 at Erie Avena a program formed with Matchmaker Freddie Dailey announcing signed contracts for forfeits posted by Eddie Anderson and Red McDonald for the main event. Harry Tarrant will meet Frankie Van. Tarrant, a newcomer, is vouched for by Dailey. Taverns Bennett returned to Portland after visiting his aunt Mrs. Fred Bennett.
Witnesses from Corry testified at arraignments for Carl Peterson and Whitepart before Alderman Momeyer. Tring, Peterson, and Bogart were bound over to the county court on charges including taking and resisting, with alleged theft of machinists tools and a broken up pact. A November term is likely for their cases, while Ly Crandall and Frané were discharged amid assault and battery charges related to the incident.
In Hampton Virginia a bus carrying 15 passengers was struck by an express train. Eleven killed and four dying, hospital officials reported little hope for recovery of the survivors. Early reports described extensive injuries as doctors attended the wounded. The tragedy occurred near a crossing as the bus was struck by the speeding train, with authorities tightening the investigation.
Election night radio features across New York Buffalo Detroit St Louis and Minneapolis include the five best features read by Gra ham McNamee with Will Rogers and others. Programs on WOR Davenport KSD WMC and WCAPO offer returns and music with Ernest Hawkes and the Tonight march practice.
A report from Director George Gordon details arrests pending and completed in the tax delinquency drive. Twenty delinquents were served notices and urged to settle, with educational board approval to accelerate collection efforts and avoid strikes or layoffs.
The article reports on election expectations with 480 House seats, noting Republicans hold 218 and Democrats need 11 net House pickups to gain control. It references party standings, voting indicators, and the potential shift if Democrats capture key districts before March.
An early morning collision near Franklin, Pennsylvania, left 45 year old Stillman Heers dead and John Walters seriously injured. Investigations by state police, county officials, and the refining company are underway to determine the identity of the suspected driver and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Fires in New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania largely burned out or were brought under control after a tense struggle. Albany wardens and Adirondack volunteers kept watch near High Bridge where flames threatened structures. Bear Mountain fires were checked and hunting bans remained in place in the district.
The Rotary Club of this city heard John Start, secretary of the Rotary, speak on Codes of Practice in business at the Hotel. The visit by LWide and Desmond’s Europe observations drew noted interest. Guests included Dr. Sherwood of Union City and Jim Maye.
An airplane carrying 400 doses of Ud serum departed Philadelphia to combat a deadly pneumonia plague in the Mexican quarter of Los Angeles. The flight aims to arrive Wednesday night as California records show 95 deaths, with Mulford laboratories providing the medicine.
Harrisburg dispatch says a fast moving blaze destroyed most of Grats, a remote town in upper Dauphin County. The fire began in the business district and spread quickly aided by strong winds, leaving the village with little water supply from wells and springs.
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