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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1928

Page

6

Sharp rise in Democratic registration sways Brie County

Me county reports 31,088 voters, up 4 from last year, the highest in history. Democrats total 12,309, up 608, with Republicans 18,038. Corry shows Republicans 4,753, Democrats 731, up 301. Ward totals reveal shifts. final tally suggests Smith Robinson ticket could win Brie by over 6,000. Local leaders claim a Democratic surge statewide.

al Smith Brie Brie Times the Times Corry Fourth Ward Fifth Ward

Holiday for State Workers in Harrisburg

Harrisburg October 10 state employees will observe a long weekend as offices close tomorrow night and reopen Monday morning. Governor Fisher announced to department heads that Friday is a legal holiday and Saturday a half holiday under ordinary circumstances, giving workers the extended break.

Harrisburg Fisher

Five Prisoners Escape as Fire Rages at Ohio Penitentiary

United Press reports that four, possibly five inmates escaped from the Ohio State Penitentiary during a dormitory fire early Monday. Warden Thomas said details of the investigation were not released as fifteen prisoners died and scores were injured or burned. the fire’s cause remains undetermined.

United Press Junction Gity Ohio State” Penitentiary P Hi Thomas

Warren County lands eyed for private doe hunting plan

The Brokenstraw Valley Rod and Gun Club of Youngsville proposes private posting of 4000 acres in Warren County for the December 1 season. Landowners on Thompson, Dann Runs, and Brokenstraw Townships may post their property while club members act as private wardens and the Izaak Walton League may supply guards. The move protests the state game commission decision to open the season to does while buck hunting remains allowed. It marks the first concrete action by Warren sportsmen since petitions against the commission's move circulated earlier.

Warren Brokenstraw Valley Ent Plang Izaak Walton League Board of Game Commissioners Brokenstraw Willey Rod and Gun Club Warren Countrry

School board meeting and local events summary

A busy evening includes school board meeting plans and a large crowd watching the world series shown on Jour nals playograph. The Corry Red Springs plant fire caused minor burns to owner C. C. Wales, with paint flare briefly threatening damage. A Warren Times report notes a plane crash at Youngsville sparing serious injury to pilot Clayton Brady. Local football fans prepare for Erie game between the Quantico Machines and St Bonaventure College. Norman Mountain of Penn State Freshmen shines in hammer throw and shot put at a Penn State meet. Banks will close Friday for Columbus Day. Negotiations for a Warren High School return game with Warren Reserves are announced. Civil Service opens police exam notices amid possible department changes.

Corry Red Springs Company Pennsylvania Avenue C. C. Wales Wales Warren ‘Times Youngsville Clayton Brady Brokenstraw Valley Brady Cherry Creek Jamestown Milo Brady Warren County Young Brady Erie Quantico Machines St. Bonaventure College Mountain Clarence Mountain Pennsylvania State College Corry Penn State

Corry Choir and Minister at Titusville

A large congregation attended the First Baptist church service in Titusville for the Loyalty Weel event. Rev. Charles Fuller of Canterville preached on loyalty to Christ, praising church members. The Trinity Army MP choir performed pieces including The Lord Laid Hands on Me and Swing Low Sweet Chariot. Rev. A Ly Roth of Corry will speak next, with Marie featuring via Corry church chorus. Public invitation extended.

Titusville Get Therestry First Baptist Church Charles Fuller Biuptial Canterville Christ Cheist Trinity Ay MP Jerusalem John A. Ly Roth First Baptist Church of Corry Marie

The Great Desideratum in a Fast Golf Fairway

A clipped note from the mid-Detratt News hints at a national mood seeking rapid progress and practical improvements. The piece mentions a swift golf fairway metaphor and a downhill road as symbols of reform, reflecting appetites for modern efficiency and inventive fixes.

Detratt News

Governments Agree Suspend Tacna Arica Boundary Work

Washington Oct 10 The governments of Chile and Peru have agreed to Kellogg s suggestion to suspend the Tacna Arica special boundary commission for four months as announced officially today.

Washington Chile Peru Kelloge Tacna-Arica

Ninth death by own action at North Warren State Hospital

Warren county reports the ninth death by hanging at North Warren State Hospital. Edith Plath, a patient from Erie county admitted last May, was found hanging from a window hinge after smuggling in a noose fashioned from muslin. Despite resuscitation attempts, she died. coroner's certificate confirms death by hanging.

Warren Wareon Gary Ed Lowrey Edith Plath Northwarren Erie County

Old Burial Place Found on Mountain Peak

The fragment reports a discovered burial site on a mountain summit linked to Halih Baginda a Mohammedan missionary and father in law of the first Sultan of Sur. Details are sparse but place names suggest a historic Islamic link in the region.

He Tonih Halih Baginda Suii Sur Mieimtain Budatm Sule

Naval Honors Given Huber

Secretary Wilbur announced a Medal of Honor to William Ry Huber of Harrisburg Pennsylvania machinists mate for heroism in saving a comrade from death after an explosion aboard the destroyer Bruce at the Norfolk Navy Yard on December 11 1928 in a naval incident note.

United Press Washington Wm. Ry Huber Harrisburg Wilbur Huber Bruce Norfolk Navy Yard

Former Cory Resident Dies at Grand Rapids Home

Mrs. R. McDaniel, 75, longtime Cory area resident and former pastor’s wife, died late Monday night at her Grand Rapids home. Survived by children Charles W. in Toledo, Ethel, Henry T, Emma M. Grimey, George F. in Grand Rapids, Ralph E. in Mishawaka, and M. R. McDaniel of Battle Creek. Burial planned in Grand Rapids.

Counies Wifo R. McDaniel Corry Grand Rapids Teayes M. R. McDaniel Battle Creek Mich

Peace Maker Dies After Attempt To Stop Quarrel

Ashland Pennsylvania October 10 Mr Mary Besky died at Locust Mountain hospital after trying to mediate a fight between two brothers. Mrs Besky was wounded when a revolver discharged into her hand by her brother John who was attempting to shoot his brother Tokep. John has been held in Schuylkill County jail at Pottsville.

Ashland Mary Besky Ing Brothers Locust Mounting Hospital Here

Famous baseball trainer promotes liniment for rheumatic pains

A historical ad touts Mike Martin’s Liniment as relief for rheumatic pains and joint swelling. It claims expert Auike Martin travels with a big league team and has aided stars like Walter Johnson and Ty Cobb. A 2 ounce bottle costs 0 with a free information folder offered.

Auikeartin Trea Mike Martin Walter Johnson Herb Pennock Lee Mewlaws Ray Kremen Ty Col

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