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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1928
Page
5
A fire in Farnire Pittsburgh caused $75,000 in property loss. The main barn and two other structures were destroyed and livestock in the stalls were killed. Authorities said the fire began in the main barn and spread to adjacent buildings.
Charles Shacher, 21, was executed today at Will County jail for taking part in the Minis State Penitentiary prison break two years ago in which Warden Peter Klein was killed. The escape attempt occurred at 6 03 a.m.
New York stocks rose sharply as investors cheered improved business and credit signals. High priced blue chips led gains with Rivco, Montgomery Ward, American Tobacco, and Coty climbing four to six points, while US Steel, General Motors, and Allied Chemical rallied to near year highs. Broad market confidence supported solid advances across many issues and sectors.
Personal notices report Attorney P. Dunn attending funeral services for Don Smith in the afternoon. Numerous residents traverse Erie visiting relatives, attending meetings, or traveling to cities such as Lansing Chicago Sherman and Warren.
Prices for copper and major producers show gains as inflation fears ease. Leads include Anaconda, Americas Smelters, and International Nickel with several oil and chemical companies like Pan American and Shell cited. Rail and steel names such as New York Central, Southern Pacific, Bethlehem Steel, and U S Leather appear among broad market movers.
A rough message references a person named Neon and a kitchen request. It is unclear and fragmentary, with garbled names and phrases. The readable elements suggest a personal note or draft asking someone to try something before the kitchen, and mention of Neon.
A historical note asserts the Missouri River is the longest in the world when treated as a single river from its source in Montana to the Gulf, totaling 221 miles, contrasting with the Mississippi length of 2,486 miles and Missouri’s 2,045 miles to St Louis.
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