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09 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1928
Page
1
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Fragmented text hints at a local sale or auction involving farm goods or livestock. Mentions hog, payment terms, and a senior event or performance. Unclear entities and dates due to damaged OCR.
In Lynn Massachusetts a chemical explosion ripped through a Preble box plant killing eleven workers and six others, including Harry Blaney and five children, with many burned or missing. Firemen battled flames as debris littered the street and questions over the blast cause.
Deputy Coroner Mark Fullom told the Journal no further inquiry would be made into Guy Guignon s death. He ruled the death the result of a chronic ailment rather than injuries from a fall on the stairs at the Kreker apartments. Family members opposed the previous Journal report calling for an inquiry.
An afternoon meeting of the Directors of the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation was held in the office of manager D A Hillstrom. Attending directors included R. Hillstrom president Chicago Charles B Hillstrom Gary Ind Rav A M Bensader Boston Maan HH Keppel C E Windahl Charles A Andorann and D A Hillstrom of this city.
United Press reports from Philadelphia say Herbert Hoover led in 13 counties with more than two million votes. Among 11 constitutional amendments only four appeared viable, notably measures on district division and voting machines. Bond issues, including 40 million for roads and 20 million for state college, mostly failed. one Penn State College grant neared approval but lagged.
Pennsylvania politics begin shaping toward the 1920 legislative session opening in January. Governor Fisher faces a long agenda including tax repeals, highway bills, and an election law probe. King and Kin are re-elected representatives. a new executive mansion may be proposed. outcome and length uncertain.
Harrisburg real estate salesman William M Duey, 52, died yesterday after his gun discharged as he crossed a fence near Carine. This marks the 18th hunting fatality of the season in the area.
William Perry of Brook Street remains in serious condition at St Vincent's Hospital after a truck collision near Erie last Saturday afternoon. Reports say he was brought to Ashtabula by a motorist en route to Ohio City, but details of the crash four miles west of Erie are unclear. Perry suffered a broken rib bruises cuts and shock, with a recent tear attack complicating his recovery and Park Webber, a nephew, seeking a state police inquiry into the incident.
A fragmented schedule lists WEAF NBQ at 10 00, WEAR 9 00, WOR 9 00, Columbia 9 00, WAZ 9 00, and Wrigley 7 30. It shows varied network programs and concert or review segments across multiple stations in a chaotic listing.
Herbert Hoover widened his presidential edge as United Press figures showed 444 electoral votes to 87 for Alfred E. Smith. The popular vote favored Hoover by about 6.18 million, with North Carolina and the Solid South contributing to the margin as more midwestern and eastern states reported tallies.
A true bill was returned at Erie today in the case of Charles Wirster charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Wirster was arrested on West Ghitch street and is said to have admitted intoxication. He will be brought to court next week for further action. Fred Edwards, arrested on a similar charge in August, recently pleaded guilty and was assessed a $200 fine plus costs by Judge A P Rossiter.
The murder of General Alvaro Obregon leads to a firing squad for Jose de la Torre and a 20 year prison term for Mother Superior Concepcion as the intellectual author. The jury also notes relatives Mr L Newton and son Ronald visiting from Pittsburgh during the inquiry.
Howard Gadley, 85, a woodsman from Marienville near Kane, confessed to shooting ward en Fred Schober, Allegheny National Forest warden. Schober, wounded Monday, lies near death in Warren hospital. Gadley, held on forgery charges in McKean and neighboring counties, was arrested by state police in Marienville and identified by Schober.
Armistice Day 1928 observed in Carry with the dedication of a memorial to honor World War I service. Lieut A W Thompson Post VFW and local citizens spearheaded the effort urging attendance to show appreciation for veterans and the benefits secured by their service.
Warren to host the 28th District American Legion Armistice Day observance on Nov 10 with a parade forming at 7 30 p m from 4th Avenue to the Armory. About five to six hundred visiting veterans and multiple drum corps and bands expected. Post towns include Chautauqua County units and others in the district.
Advance plans for Armistice Day ceremonies include a visit by World War I Veterans from the Raymond T. Evans Post of the VFW in Pittsburgh and local officials. A bronze tablet unveiling in Pine Grove cemetery honors Lieut Archie Thompson, who was killed, with services to involve Higdon and Corry area communities and a fund approaching 1100. Contributions to the memorial fund are being collected through the Corry Journal and Walter Skittler.
A new explosive crater near Mount Etna opened causing lava flows to devastate valleys between the mountain and coast. Streams reached speeds up to 120 kilometers per hour, destroying orchards, homes, and schools as residents fled toward Mascal and beyond.
The Pitt Collegiants of Pittsburg will supply music for the annual Stanford Hose ball at the State Armsory on Thanksgiving Eve. Preparations for the dancing party by the volunteer fire company are advancing rapidly and local business people and residents are urged to support the event to avoid a quiet evening.
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