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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1926

Page

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Pirates Pay 40000 For Corry Hurler Carmen Hill

Indianap olis Sept 1 Carmen Hill bespectacled star pitcher of the local American Association club was sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates for 40000 and two players. He will join immediately and has won 21 games and lost 7 this season. The Pirates also receive a two-player package to be sent next spring. The deal creates big interest as Hill once shined for Corry and has been pursued by several major teams.

Buccaneers Corry United Prose Indianapolis Carmen Hill American Association Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates He Han Pittsburgh Giants Pirate Tax Andianapoli Hill Journal Wilfiner Johnson Eiacx Stent Mis Ijl Thie Corey Savenal Chicago Hotter Gervike Barney Drevine Hieron Sarvtice McGraw Pikteburghy Pirates Louis Cardinals Ciovinnati Reds National League Ejay Ifip Yeon Coraains Evans Garrin Inter

Galesburg Flood Roars. Homes Evacuated. Loss Put at 500000

A cloudburst drenched Galesburg causing widespread damage and forcing evacuations. Damage estimates reach 500000 with downed power lines flooded airfields and numerous road washouts disrupting rail and local schedules. Severe floods also hit Guanajuato Jalisco and Oaxaca paralyzing crops and business.

Mexico Guanajuato Jalisco Oaxaca

Three Gypsies Held After Gas Station Robbery

Three gypsies were arrested near Waltsburg on a $100 looting charge connected to a gas station robbery. They were held overnight at Union City Jail and taken to Cedtedville for a hearing in 12 days. Wives were said to have forced Cuébran's wife to open a register and surrender a gun. The husband worked on a tractor at the Helis station during the incident.

Wattsburg Union City Garotine W. R. Govbras Gaville Waltsburg Aken Cuébran Helis Alling Station Wat Iin Avila Wight Hamilton Parker Walter Capitan Mieman Gasofine

Smith Renominated in South Carolina Primary

United Press reports Democrat De Smith was renominated in yesterday's South Carolina primary after votes from 1207 precincts. The total shows Smith 101,521 and Brown 61,700 with a third candidate drawing about 30,000. observers note results may shift with returns from remaining precincts.

Smith South Carolina United Pres Olumbus de Smith Brown Dist

Ferryboat sank on Neva river after collision with German vessel

Report from Moscow estimates 60 to 110 deaths in the Neva river ferry Burevestnik disaster following a collision with a German ship. The first tally put the dead at 150, with search efforts continuing and authorities reviewing the incident details.

United Pros Moscow Neva Burevestnik

Corry Girl In Auto Accident In Porto Rico

Mr and Mrs J S Rogers of this city left for New York City after an auto accident in Porto Rico that injured their daughter Miss Elizabeth Rogers. She is hospitalized in New York with a serious facial injury and possible broken bone but able to call her parents. condition not yet reported as critical.

Elizabeth Rogers New York City J. S. Rogers Metropolis Porto Rico Derry Rogers New York

Rotarians in Splendid Event at Hotel Cory

Corry Rotarians hosted Erie Club members for a grand dinner at Hotel Cory. About fifty Erie Rotarians traveled to Corry, enjoyed hospitality, golf, and a four piece orchestra. Senator Frank Miller spoke on Rotary Symphony praising unity and service.

Erie Club Corry Rotatians Frank Miller Corry Rotary, Club of Erie Hotel Garry Erie Cory Country Barry Rotarians Mi Et Vaertera Cory Efelods Allyde Wilcox Meadville Rotary Senator Miller Miller

20 Reported Dead in Spanish Wreck

United Press reports a Spanish wreck near Barcelona with twenty dead and a large number injured. The incident, linked to a storm or weather event, affected vessels near Marridl and Camtyya with ongoing rescue efforts and unclear details.

United Press Barcelona Spain Marridl Camtyya

Jamestown Welfare Worker Killed in Gowundi Incident

Eleanor Witt a Jamestown welfare worker and former Cannon Tech student was fatally injured in Gowundi while answering a midnight call. A prominent basketball player and social welfare advocate, Witt was one of the town’s notable figures in education and service.

United Hias Anklin Eleanor

Miners Leaders Ousted Amid Health Crisis Mounting

Athens Ohio Sept 1 Robert M Marshall president of the Mocking Valley Coal Miners Union oldest in the country was ousted for alleged malfeasance as Ohio district board of United Mine Workers acted. Martinsville Sept 1 United States Senator William McKinley of Illinois in critical condition at sanitarium after congestion of the lungs.

United Press Athens Ohio Robert M. Marshall Mocking Valley Coal Miners’ Union JB. Gilbertson Home Miners’ Union Chicago Tih Ohio District Board of the United Mine Workers Martinsville United States William Bo McKinley Illinois Betaine

Chautauqua Wedding May Influence Canadian Election

A quiet wedding at Long Point near Bemis Point may affect Canada’s September 14 election. Sir Henry Thornton, 62, chairman and president of the Canadian National Railways, will marry Mata Watkiss, 25, daughter of Frederick Watkiss, vice president of International Petroleum, in a ceremony kept secret until after the vote. The match, and Thornton’s England return with Liberal leader William Lyon Mackenzie King, could prompt political scrutiny of railway policy.

Long Puli Laie Chautan Fay Henry ‘Thornton Rallwnys Mata, Watrinn Frederick N'Watriss Tuterational Patroleum Company Ainda Associative Johny Hays Hammond Ars Chaeles Watmore Wetmare Simmer Mm Telrers Sir Henry Canada England William J Lyon MacKenzie King

400000 Signers to Referendum Papers Headed to State

Final plans were made for filing the Illinois referendum petition with the Secretary of State in Springfield. The petition has been signed by 400000 voters and is sponsored by George Brennan, Democratic nominee for United States Senator. He will be escorted from the headquarters to the train by a grass band, a special guard of honor and many Democratic supporters.

United Error Chicago Illinois Springheld George Brehnan United States Guard of Honor

United States Court Proposal Faces World Court Participation

League delegates reacted to US Senate reservations as 38 of 59 signatories approved the draft. Texas urged that Senate objections be accepted universally, while others warned that broader acceptance would hinge on US willingness to curb its application. Members pressed for a compromise before the conference moves forward.

United Press Geneva Seif. Thre Hague Texas Senate League Ie United Stites

First Day of Registration Opens Tomorrow for Voters

Voters must register on Thursday or by October 2 to participate in November elections. Registrars will be at their districts from 10 o clock in the evening to raise turnout, aiming to register as many as possible on this initial day and ease last minute crowding.

United Rresn Yill Hicen Y Rurolfmnent Evertings

Erie Residents Filing Bankruptcy Petition

Pittsburgh Sept 1 M P Fill of Erie Pa filed a joint bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 11117.16 and assets 33731. They allege Hall and Carley DeWoody trading as Pac ty Baking Co with liabilities 4052.50 and assets 31.72. Individual petitions were filed for Hall and DeWoody.

United Press Pittsburge Eria Aty Stsa Tra J. Mall Carley DeWoody Pac Ty Hall DEW

Injured Army Flier Bettis Dies of Meningitis

Lieut Cyr il Bettis, hurt when his plane crashed into Jack's Mountain near Bellefonte on August 28, died at Walter Reed hospital. He had been flown from Bellefonte for treatment, suffered a relapse, and succumbed to meningitis induced by his injuries. Funeral arrangements await War Department action.

Lieut. Bettis Bellefonte United Pre Washington Cyril Bettis Bellefont Bettis Army Walter Rued Hospital Port Huron Pennsylvania Jack's Mountain Bellefopte

Guardsmen Rush to Quell Strike Riots at Manville Plant

United Press reports 30 National Guard from Ward Field Artilery joined 11 state police in Manville after 500 strikers attacked the Manville Penches cotton mill. Troopers were struck by stones. five strikers wounded as police fired volleys and used tear gas. Reinforcements from Providence arrived to protect the plant and restore order at dawn.

United Press Manville Ward Field Artilery National Guard Providence Manville Penches Rolling Fat Talla Eprryy

Warren Pa Man Dies in U S Commissioner Office

Jay Eddy aged 70 collapsed and died of heart failure in a room adjoining the office of United States Commissioner Curtis M. Shawkey in Warren Pennsylvania. Eddy was a clerk in the commissioner's office and the death occurred today.

United Press Warren Jay Eddy United States

Horta Shaken as Azores Earthquake Devastates Payal

An earthquake of record magnitude hits Horta and Payal in the Azores causing widespread destruction. Thousands flee, hundreds injured, dozens left homeless, while major communications stations report partial damage and crews return to restore service. Monara Crandall arrives from Portland to check on his hospitalized father, George Crandall, at Corey Hospital.

Ferdinand DA Costa United Press Horta Azores Islands Island of Payal Western Union Commercial Eastern Telegraph Mhysland Eng Azoresit Alores Corvo Pico Feteira Budo Pilar USA Monara Crandall Portland George Crandall Corey Hospital Margaret Crowe Jamestown Charles Tate

Five Best Radio Features Listing

Radio listings show WEAF WTAM WNYC and WYeatinghouse schedule items for the evening. Mentions daylight time and various programs including opera and auditorium events with times and stations.

WEAF Hinstein WTAM Cleveland DKA Pittaburgh Eastern Standard Wyeatinghouse Mountain Standard Wnyc New Work Ignstern Hoor Ginirude

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