Corry Considers Through Traffic Streets and Limits
The Corry Evening Journal reports a city committee led by Mayor W. Bracken drafting a new traffic ordinance to govern motor vehicle operation. Proposals include through traffic streets on Center, Smith, and Main plus full stops at these junctions, curbside parking limits on North Center Street, and parking on one side of narrow streets. City Solicitor Kincaid and officials gather feedback as a state code alignment is planned for January.
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W. Bracken
Corry
Bracken
Center Street
Churchtreet
Columbus Avenue
Smith Street
Marion Oy Essex Street
Main Street
East Street
First Avenue
North Center Street
Washington Airest
Cif
Spaich
Kincaid
Erie
Marnaburg
Iastness
Hartington Seaberg Corporation
Moline
Jastevaning
Meade
Pulalo
Kane
Chicago
City asks departments to pare expenses to budget limits
The Superintendent of Finance and city officials urge all departments to cut spending to keep the remainder of the year within appropriations. Street work must be limited. East Columbus Avenue project overran estimates, draining funds. Council rejects immediate street light on West Congress street to conserve funds for three months, aiming to avoid debt in 1928.
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Clyde F. Brown
Brown
Corry
Columbus Avenue
West Congress Street
Howard
Dynamite Blast Injures Two at Candy Plant
Two people were injured when a dynamite blast damaged the Wilkes Barre Maid Candy Co. plant in Pittston Pennsylvania. Police estimate at least thirty sticks used. none of the injured is in serious condition. Nearby residents were awakened and windows shattered by the blast.
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United Frees
Pittston
Wilkes Barre Maid Candy Co
Ownership statement for Corry Evening Journal 1927
Public ownership and management data for the Corry Evening Journal dated October 1, 1927. Names: Publisher Arthur Colegrove, Editor Arthur Colegrove, Managing editor William Lombard, Business manager Miss Kathryn McMahon. Owners listed as Mrs A D Colegrove and Arthur Colegrove. Copies sold average 2530. Notarized October 4, 1927.
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Biste
Arthur Colegrove
Carly Evening Journal
Wits
Arthur Colegrave
W. South St. Corry
West South St. Corry
William Lombard
Kathryn McMahon
West South St
Cory, Pa
Local Buick dealers visit Flint factory and proving ground
P B Gillett of the Star Garage Buick dealer returns from Flint Mich after two days as a Buick guest. Buick invites about 3 800 dealers to the factory and the General Motors proving ground to show production methods and rigorous testing. The visit emphasizes workmanship, testing, and the proving ground�s role in ensuring Buick vehicles meet high standards.
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P. B. Gillett
Star
Buick
Flint
Mich
Buick Motor Company
General Motors
Emperor honors Morgan and Lamont in Tokyo
Emperor Yoshimita invests J. P. Morgan with the first class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure and Thomas W. Lamont with the second class of the Order of the Rising Sun in Tokyo. The emperor will receive Lamont in audience Wednesday.
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Fray Tokio
Yoshimta
J. P. Morgan
Thomas W. Lamont
Lamont
Frantz Quits Warren Council to Name New Police Chief
Dr C J Frantz resigns as borough council member and chair of the Policy Committee, effective immediately. The council accepts the resignation unanimously. Nominees for chief of policy and patrol include George Haehn and Harry J Hills with Haehn later chosen by ballot.
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Stormy Petrel
Warren Borough
Geo. Haehn
Wholeben
C. J. Frante
Cearly
Police Department
Warren Mirror
Pranttic
Rexlar
Iil
Hammong
G. M. Horg
Dr. Frantz
Harry J. Hills
Cambridge Springs
Jamestown
Hills
MD. Datite
St. Marys
George Haehn
Koph
Haen
Lewis
Logg
Korky
Wlasha
Miniature hurricane lashes Philadelphia causing heavy damage
United Press reports a storm hit Philadelphia early today, injuring numerous pedestrians by falling signs and shattered glass. Downtown display windows were blown in while street lamps toppled as gusts reached up to 70 miles per hour amid heavy rain and widespread property damage.
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United Pros
Philadelphia
Taxi Drivers as Inquisitors in a City Debate
An administrator quips that taxi drivers in a big city should be excellent inquisitors, prompting debate on how everyday workers can exercise sharp judgment in public life. The remark highlights tensions between informal street wisdom and formal bureaucratic standards.
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Lendén
Two Children Perished in Pa House Fire
Pranelin Pennsylvania Oct 4 two infants Pearl and Muri Kath aged under five perished in a Pittsburgh Road house fire that engulfed the split level home Monday afternoon. Neighbors and the mother attempted to rescue them but flames proved fatal. A four year old was saved by a passerby who discovered the fire and alerted authorities. The cause of the blaze is not known.
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Pranelin
Pearl
Muri Kath
Pittsburgh Road
Here
Robert Kath
Charles Wi Crosby
School Board Dropped Tenders Smocks Morals Row
Mid October at Hazel Park a class room display prompted a state backed reversal of a school board edict requiring ankle length smocks to cover students tenders. Parents clashed with officials as students cheered the decision and teachers, once loyal to the dress rule, admitted some exposure was inappropriate.
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Hazel Park
Board of Education
Plo Ziegfeld
That Baby You've Longed For
Mrs Margaret Burton of Kansas City writes of overcoming nervousness and melancholia after years of longing for a child. She offers to share the secret of happiness and companionship with any married woman, confidentially and without charge, urging letters to 8300 Massachusetts Avenue, Kansas City, Mo.
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Margaret, Burton
Kansas City
Burton
Reed confident Vare will be seated in Senate
Senator Reed expressed confidence that William S. Vare of Pennsylvania will be seated as the Republican senator, noting fewer zero precincts for Vare than Wilson and urging quick ballot recounts. He predicted Wilson’s contest would be dismissed, and urged the White House to appoint David Kauffman as ambassador to Egypt.
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United
Washington
William $. Vare
Pennsylvanity
Philadelphia
William B. Wilson
Regs
Pennsylvania
Leclar
White House
Yorus
Wilson
Reed
Teast
Senale
Erson
Congress
Yura
Senate
Cooldge
David Kauffman
Egypt
WINS AWARD IN SALES CONTEST HEADS RESERVE BOARD
Miss Miyrie Fulleh, sales representative for Corry in the Ren Silk Westery Mls Ind, wins a gold Minesh-bag valued at FOR RENT sleeping room or two $25. She led with top credits in a three weeks’ intensive value drive conducted by the Erie and Crawford counties.
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Miyrie Fulleh
Corry
Ren Silk Westery
Mls Ind
Mott Mise Tullerding
King St
Hest
Erie and Craw
Ford County
Film magnate Warner critically ill in hospital
Los Angeles October 4 Sam Warner, head of the Warner Brothers combination, is reported in critical condition after a night of illness. Doctors say Sinus trouble, a longstanding ailment, reached an acute stage yesterday. Warner, 38, a key figure in Visaphone, is married to dancer Lina Basquetes.
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Prem
Los Angeles
Cal
Samarmen
Aérioustyil
Warner
Warner Brothers Film Combination
United Presa
Sam Warner
D-George McCoy
Lina Basquetes
Coast Shipping Endangered Off Piney Point Maryland
Navy dispatch reports two Eagle boats and the tug Choctaw weathered a 100 mile wind off Piney Point Maryland. Both barges drifted ashore while the Choctaw stood by awaiting clear conditions to resume recovery operations.
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Uniea Frous
Washington
Eagle Boats
Navy
Choctaw
Piney Pointy Md
Navy Dispatch
Rheumatism relief claim for a plant tonic SSS
An advertisement touts SSS as a purely vegetable remedy for rheumatism. It cites long use and patient testimonials, including Earl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee, claiming pain relief and restored health after trying many treatments. The copy promotes roots and herbs and lists Johnson City suppliers.
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Earl C. Campbell
West Main Street
Johnson City
Tenn
All Good Due
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Art Goebel
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Penssvoth
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Heockhold
Han
Innila
Plaid
Arthur Couegrove
C. B. Porter
Sly Commission
Gillett
Flint, Mich
Morgan
Frantz
Warren Council
Phila
United Prom
United Prem
NEW Process Company
Access CO
Hickory Street
Warren, PA
Reed Confident Vare
Solon
Vare
Heads Reserve Board
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