19 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented notice listing items and incentives with prices and dates, including farm goods, furniture, and equipment. Mentions bidders, times around 1:00 and 10:00, and a market or sale context. Contains names and scattered details, typical of an old newspaper sale blurb.
A British air mail flyer is found dead in a wrecked plane near Franklin. The report details the search, discovery, and the grim confirmation of the casualty, with emphasis on the peril of early aviation and the perilous journey endured by the air crew.
Governor Al Smith plans a 40 mile Chicago motor parade ending with a farewell speech at the 181st regiment armory. He aims to rally Democratic voters for 29 Chicago votes while avoiding topic disclosure and police will guard key intersections. George Getz, a former Republican ally, guides his campaign in the city.
William C Hopson disappeared after taking off from Clarion for Cleveland and was found crushed in his wrecked plane in dense woods three miles west of Polk. An earlier radio alert from Station WIEB at Ol City led residents to search as WLBW listed Hopson’s disappearance amid a heavy rainstorm. Superintendent W L Smith directed the search. the crash occurred before 7 00 this morning and Hopson was found in the seat of his plane.
Two Pittsburgh motorists were killed and a third escaped injury when their automobile overturned on a highway near Butler. Passengers Franke Royaclo, 84, and John Dale, 20, died. driver Roy House, 20, survived. The group was believed en route to Buffalo to seek employment.
A car driven by H J Crawford at 207 Franklin collided with a vehicle of West Ridge Transportation at Mott and Franklin, causing Crawford to suffer head face and right hand lacerations. The car was badly wrecked and towed from the scene.
A schedule listing daily radio features across networks WEAF WOR and WIZ. Program names include Wriging Review True Story Hour and L Amica Frits with times ranging from 8:00 to 10:00 EST MST.
The Garland Farms Hatchery, the state’s largest, was destroyed by a fire blamed on a gas explosion. Incubators and hatchery equipment valued in thousands of dollars were lost. no chickens were on site. Owner B A Thompson plans to rebuild quickly with a projected January restart.
Washington Oct 19 Secretary West orders investigation into the validity of all oil leases issued by former Interior Secretary Pall. Only one other contract with a renewal option like Lat has surfaced, affecting Salt Creek oil sale. The Lewistown Oil and Refining Co holds Cat Creek field leases in Montana removing about 1,230 barrels daily valued at 1,730 dollars per barrel.
The Senior High school observed Inauguration Day as new Student Council officers were installed. A march orchestra and school songs opened the program. Addresses and remarks followed by Principal Sheen administering the oath. Antoinette Bost of Erie attended as a visiting guest.
Governor John S. Fisher says voters likely will see no need for most proposed bonds in the November referendum, with possible exception of the 350 million highway improvement issue. He outlines fiscal conditions and budget recommendations to Alba Johnson of the State Chamber of Commerce and notes questions about road funding and revenues.
Babe Ruth will deliver a radio campaign speech on a coast to coast NBC network. He will advocate for Al Smith and appear with Democratic nominee James Davis on WIZ in Chicago from 4:50 to 11 p.m. Central Time, sharing the air with Smith’s push.
Progress on a major drainage upgrade by the Erie Railroad in the city yards includes a 24 inch perforated tile sewer system four feet deep with seven carloads of material. Completion is expected in about four months as work extends from Pennsylvania Avenue westward to ease flood undermining of the roadbed and improve crossing conditions.
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge may enter the campaign to answer Governor Smith’s charges that the administration misrepresents the economy. The move would also aid Herbert Hoover and mark a rare departure from typical non political presidential conduct.
Corry voters absent or ill on regular registration days may enroll in a special registration the latter part of October for the November election. Tentative date set for October 30 with affidavits required for those unable to register earlier. Registration overseen by Ralph C. Benehot, clerk to county commissioners.
Governor Vic Donabsy signed extradition papers to return Paul Jawarski, a Pittsburgh and Detroit suspect in the shooting of Pothemiin, to Cleveland for trial. The action follows an arrest in Detroit and relates to a hand murder case.
News reports recount Commander G MacDonald starting from Newfoundland in a single seat Gypsy Moth toward the North Atlantic. The plane was sighted once near 700 miles east of Newfoundland and weather along the coast was variable with strong winds and storms feared for the lone flight.
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