06 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows multiple entity fragments: Cook, 10-280 Cals Street, 619 Pty With, Guy Mite Irniture Butter, M Ruck, Bed Garden Bathe Y Dal Athe Ntllator Store, RD 86 200 1-2 at 305 between Ath Ig 188. Other details are unclear.
Fragmentary classified notice lists rooms for rent in apartments and flats with prices, a public sale mention, and assorted farm equipment including a two-horse plow and tooth comb. Names and places: Corry, Pennsylvania. Ends with payment and contact clues.
Voters nationwide go to polls to decide the next president between Herbert Hoover of California and Alfred E. Smith of New York. An estimated 35 to 40 million ballots are cast as states close at various times. The article notes weather, regional voting patterns, and where Hoover and Smith are expected to lead, with key states including New York Missouri Massachusetts Maryland and Kentucky Tennessee and South Carolina. The presidential and vice presidential candidates vote today in Palo Alto California and New York City respectively, as coverage ends with election results anticipated tonight.
United Press reports Mount Etna eruption threatening three towns in Sicily. Lava flows down Wallonaxeo Valley toward Maseuli, destroying vineyards and orchards as villagers evacuate. Cardinal Naya appeals for Saint Agathe relic to halt lava. Continuous lava flow, high speed, widespread devastation reported.
A strong morning turnout marks the heaviest early voting in the city’s history as voters flock to polls for the presidential election. Alfred E. Smith faces a robust Democratic operation, while Hoover backers expect a tighter margin locally. Attorney Albert Thoms gains momentum in the congress race against incumbent Milton Shreyo.
Democratic campaign workers report Sandersville tally at noon shows Smith ahead with 234 votes to Hoover 4, while other sites in Georgia record Hoover leads in Kansas City and Ohio county precincts. Early returns across multiple states indicate Hoover strong in some areas and Smith leading in others.
Reported sightings indicate heavy trucks operate over North Center street and East Columbus avenue in violation of city ordinance. Comdr. Frank England reported the issue to His Council, noting a recent court case against a violator. Union City haulers blamed again for heavy loads, police promised stricter enforcement to the full extent of the ordinance.
Additional contributions roll in for the V F W Memorial Fund raised by Lieut A W Thompson Post to cover purchase and erection of the war memorial in the city park. Donors include Mrs William Parker one dollar Mr and Mrs Albert Squires one dollar National Bank fifty to sixty five dollars Blaine Kincaid ten dollars Harrison Keppel ten dollars Steen Dry Cleaning Lay Benhonson Kinney Spiestian and Water Mr and Mrs Ross Mead Joe W Guignon one dollar R H Golumbia tee Corry Motor Sales Children of GN Lawson Standard Automatic Pro Co Stanford Hose Company two hundred fifty three dollars D Warren DeRossy five dollars Garry Bricke & wife Company ten dollars Emma Crook Corry Water Company one dollar fifty cents Steel's Stores five dollars Rev Roger F Cressy two hundred fifty dollars. Continued on Page Seven.
City Council met last night to discuss tax revision and an added fifty five percent assessment on actual improvement costs for home sidewalks. Several court cases were settled. treasurer reported October balance of 152.72 and receipts of 3117.54. Police exam success noted for Leon Brown. sidewalk outlet requests were refused due to lack of funds. Proposals for a war memorial sidewalk were deferred to spring. residents urged quicker action on cinders and safety near sidewalks.
Complete presidential returns will be received tonight over the United Press system. Prints will be sent to city clubs and copies furnished to readers who call the Journal office or phone 383 or 384 for updates. Citizens may visit the Journal office to obtain results as they arrive.
Rotary Club heard Worth Hammond of the Credit Exchange outline its aims and benefits for local business. The meeting featured performances by Philip Kay Hillstrom and welcomed Milton Benander as a new member while noting the recent death of Su Guignon, a Corry restaurateur found injured on West Main Street, with authorities unsure of exact cause and coroner inquiry likely.
Chicago voters turnout climbs past a million as 15 000 police and federal officials secure polling stations across the city. Boy Scouts stationed at venues trumpet the call to duty while clear weather aids a record voting day. Early crowds form before 6 A M as widespread ballot scratching and reformist calls push voters to cast against party machines.
Harrisburg news reports a pedestrian accident in Mechanicsburg where 81 year old Andrey Porter Simpson was struck by a car driven by Charles Sollenberger of Sporting Hill. Simpson died at Hospital Hore after being hit while stepping from a parked vehicle.
Reporters data from Harrisburg to Philadelphia describe steady voter turnout in many areas. In Ohio and California lines formed early as weather cooperated and officials anticipated record participation. Notable notes include large Philadelphia female turnout and a Pittsburgh area shop shutdown to allow workers to vote.
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