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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1929
Page
1
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Corry Evening Journal reports Union City woman and two others indicted in Braden girl’s death amid a San Francisco liner crash near Mount Taylor. Grieving victims, investigators, and coroners assess wreckage as bodies are moved toward Grants for autopsy and formal inquests. Authorities pursue broader connections to robberies and crash investigations.
Grand jury returns indictments against Ubree for fatal hospital incident on August 11 near Union City. Mrs Selle charged with medical surgery, Kinneat Sharpe and Barry Foullerod accused of conspiracy in alleged improper operation. Ray Sonne of Titusville indicted for involuntary manslaughter in death of Edward Briggs, Waterford resident killed by a car last February. Titusville man is well known locally.
At the 68th annual Pile Conference in Jamestown the United Brethren Stationing Committee named Rev. H F Reagle to resume the pastorate here. Laungeville was chosen to host the 1940 convention. McIntyre will lead Kidder Memorial Church as pastor, replacing Rev William Hawke at Clarenda Center about 15 miles from Buffalo. The conference, attended by Rev H J Reagle and Mrs Walter Keppel, closed with a sermon by Rev Dr Wik Hamd.
A M Litz of North Center street was informed by Goodrich Rubber Company that he won first prize in a company promotion contest. He will receive a $1,000 award and was praised locally as a leading shoe repairman in the region.
Claudius Huston of Tennessee elected by the Republican National Committee as the new chairman, following Dr. Hubert Work’s resignation. He is tasked with shaping the party for the next national campaign, bringing an aggressive and efficient regime and ties to Hoover's inner circle. Huston is a veteran businessman and former assistant secretary of commerce, credited with helping carry Tennessee for Harding in 1920 and aiding fundraising for later campaigns.
Louis R. Raymond a former Corry resident, aged around 44, was found dead by hanging at his Jamestown home after a visit to Corry. Governor Henry A. Bowers ruled death by his own action. He left behind a wife Emma and children including Louis Jr. and Florence, with another daughter in Erie. The body was to be moved to Alexander & Company funeral parlors for private services then Pine Grove Cemetery.
United Press reports a mistrial in the Gastonia textile strikers murder case after juror emotional collapse. Judge M. V. Barnhill ordered halting of proceedings as the trial reached its third week amid defense objections and a vendor juror’s collapse.
The British steamer Highland Pride grounded on rocks near Clos Islands at Vigo Bay early today while bound for Bustros Alras. Lifeboats evacuated 65 passengers and most of the crew to Bayona, with nine crew remaining aboard and later taken to Vigo.
Special to the Journal report says Fred Halverson a 42 year old from Lummeapolla went on trial for murder here on the Sayin g of State Highway Patrol officer Joan Russell Swanson who was shot after a car stop near North West The three Minneapolis men Bard Tivie and Swanson were rid ing in the car Tried as soon as the current case is completed Bard allegedly fired at Swanson from the car and Halverson fled then was captured after firing a bullet into his neck State police captured Bard and Tivie soon after
A Warren area home exploded around noon today, killing a two year old girl and badly burning her mother, Mrs. Archie Billsborough. The blaze followed an explosion that demolished the residence and its contents. Neighbors attempted rescue but were unsuccessful. The mother was rushed to Warren hospital with serious burns and authorities fear for her recovery.
Heavy rains swept across Pennsylvania ending a severe drought that dried creeks and damaged crops. Rainfall was widespread, bringing relief and cooler temperatures after weeks of heat. Forecasters expect more showers in western PA, with river levels rising slightly. Community notes include visits by Mrs. M. A. Casler and daughter Lian.
Berlin observers report signals that Kaiser Wilhelm II may seek to return from exile in Holland as the republic widens gaps over his potential leadership. Most Germans oppose a return, but some believe the Hohenzollern dynasty could again wield influence if the former emperor relaunches his rule. Princess Hermite in Holland is seen as pushing power behind the movement.
Pittsburgh September 9 George B. Davison a leader in the oil industry has resigned from Gulf Refining Company Gulf Oil Corporation and 20 affiliated companies. The 26 year period of service ends with the resignation to take effect in October. Davison will concentrate on active management of the Davison Cole and Iron Company he founded this year and will retain ties with several other business and civic organizations.
Several accidents were reported over the weekend with multiple injuries though none serious. Charles Werum of West Main Street suffered severe burns to the arms in a railroad yard incident and was treated by Dr. John C. Kibler along with another Erie Railroad worker. Vincent Dzeota of Cleveland, employed by Hecker-Moon Company, dislocated his right ankle in a fall from a truck while repairing track near Columbus and was hospitalized. Marguerite Martin sustained a deep gash to the left knee after a bicycle mishap near the city park and required stitches. An automobile crash on Roosevelt Highway caused minor damage with no injuries. Amos Tanner fractured his pelvis when a silo scaffold collapsed on his farm and was returned home after X-rays. Miss Mildred Harwood of Columbus suffered cuts and bruises in a collision near Lawton City, while Miss Jeannette Drake and Morris McIntyre escaped serious harm. Foster of Spring Street sustained an injury when struck by a car driven by Albert Rickerson near Titusville. Rickerson was later arrested.
Police clear up a string of burglaries as youths aged 15 to 22 are jailed before Alderman Porter. Leads include Fred Raymond, William Sederburg, Melvin Ober, Robert Hbuchh, Clifford Sheldon, Lawrence Foster, Leon Jones, Ralph Davis and Laurene Marsh. Crimes cover Wellejus Bakery, Kapp Confectionery, Corry Country Club, Finch Billiard Parlors, Hammond Elevator, Stowe Hyde and Fur, and more.
The listing highlights Wiz and NBC Network at 6 00 BST with Roxy's Gang and NBC Network at 7 00 BST featuring White House Concert. At 9 30 BST the General Motors Hour airs on WABC and GBS Network. A late slot hosts United Gharal Singers and Best Folks on Wa and NBC Network siao MST.
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