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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
3
In a feature on Dr. Robert Milikan, the author notes his view that the universe may never end. He argues matter and energy continuously disintegrate and reform, with radiation and energy cycling indefinitely. The piece discusses cosmic rays and the idea that life may evolve across epochs on Earth or another world.
UNKNOWN BRAZIL explorers flock to extreme climates from Arctic to tropics. A Brazilian engineer Calvao prepares a 1000 mile river expedition into an unnamed interior region, seeking scientific study amid insect life and tropical hazards. Rubber economics drive exploration, trumping coffee.
A fragment from W L Gordon discusses Henry Ford's outlook as industrial progress outpaces expectations. He argues the current era is only beginning and that future industry should be more humane and fulfilling, despite fears of machine dominance. The piece includes garbled quiz prompts and vocabulary questions reflecting a classroom or editorial exercise.
A compact recap lists yesterday's Q and A items including names, places, and numbers. It cites Tom Buchanan, North Carolina, Swatterheads, Ottawa, and figures like 618 along with terms such as reparation and restitution.
Charles P. Stewart reports on Captain Hobart A. Knott, once skipper of Peary’s ships, detailing tales from Arctic voyages. The piece mixes memory, naval lore, and reflections on polar exploration and leadership, with references to peers and naval circles.
Corry fair drew about 10 000 attendees with 8800 tickets reported by officials while hundreds of helpers exhibitors and their guests filled the grounds. A trolley collision on Center Street injured Mrs Redding of Gutting. A Union City man lost 140 to a pickpocket at the fair. Fineman James Mangan fell from a pole suffering a head cut and other injuries. The Messenger Theatre staged A Merry Mix to a small audience. The US Radiator Works shut for fall. train service and operator changes noted.
Knights of Columbus held an installation session last evening with M. Leo Mulderick conducting. Deputy Grand Knight John McLaughlin, Recording Secretary James Hickey, Advocate W Lyons, Warden Charles Kinley, Chancellor William Spiesman, Inside Guard Frank Keleher, Outside Guards Michael Lynch and Anthony Kitbas, and Trustees Walter Blair and Charles Spiesman named. Delegates to the State convention are Leo Mulderick and Fredinley with Hugh Clarke and Teney Kelly as alternates. A large membership attended.
Maine voters backed the Republican gubernatorial candidate by about two to one with 132 148 to 60 489 in early returns, while nationwide mood questions linger. Past Maine results show varied support for Coolidge Davis and Hughes highlighting Maine as a fragile barometer. Meanwhile aviation deaths from recent wrecks prompt caution though experts note safer flights as air service expands.
An advertisement from Equitable Life of Tavenavent promotes an Educational Fund Plan. It features John W. Lambing and a Mut 131-M, 16 W, Park Pl contact. The message urges parents to arrange college funding through the plan.
Madrid officials confirm discovery of a nationwide plot to topple the Primo de Rivera dictatorship. Interior department says arrest orders were signed last midnight and Madrid police spent the night arresting suspected leaders, transporting them by taxi to prison.
John Gidders of Oil City, 28, pleaded guilty to 16 counts of assault with intent to kill linked to a June 18 shooting of Desk Sergeant Powell and jail escape. Judge Parker sentenced him to Western Penitentiary for 2.5 to 5.5 years plus fines, with concurrent terms for jail break and other charges. possession of quo tient sentence suspended.
Insurance figures in yesterday's puzzle involve sums like 1500 2500 and 40000. Compute by dividing each individual amount by 20000 and multiplying 10000 by the resulting fractions to derive the required rope length.
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