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15 Sep 1924
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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1924
Page
1
Discussion of Tax Situation Looms Tonight
City mayor clashes with council over valuation figures as assessor Westley is ordered to pause tabulation. Tonight the council meets to review proposed reassessment plans and possible higher taxes stated for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Westley
Former well known Corry boy succumbs
Wart wae received in the city Fatiir dew atferman of the deaph of Thasyus Stine, who lied at Prescott, Ariz, whe 7 0 virlock Priddy evening, "Tartay ine Ive seas Kylowne tir large member of] fuiandy, wae hor ie Buffaty, Jana 1541, $001, and or thw doatte of Ji graven in 1906, crane to this city and the fin hone with his aut, Mrs Ane nit McGriw of West Main street. 1 was a member of Compine tui feulmonte SGP, nail a World Wine etwdi- Helioshie maypity Mr Stage 18 nunvived the no laters, Mris (Jace Shines, who. Has been with her brather in the west, and Miss Exhet Stines SF Buffalo 'The body, will Bexbrought to this: Giwy Friday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock.: Funeral annorcements yill be male later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atferman
Thasyus Stine
Prescott
Ariz
Buffaty
Jana
Ji Graven
Crane
Anenit McGriw
West Main Street
Compine Tui Feulmonte Sgp
Nail
No Laters
Mris
Jace Shines
Brather
Exhet Stines
Buffalo
SHORTTS FATE STILL IN HANDS OF JURY
Special to the Journal reports that the jury in the case against Shortts is still deliberating after lack of agreement. The court indicated further proceedings, with jurors provided rest and a room near the courtroom for their use as they continue the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caufa
Prashur
Tie Jung
Jake
Firm Mussolini Stand Ends Disorder Across Rome
United Press reports Rome Sept 15 as Mussolini asserts firm action will curb disorder after the recent assault on a deputy. He warns that no leniency will be shown to Communists or opponents, promising severe punishment for breaches of order. No widespread disturbances noted, though support for the regime appears restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Rome
Prontier Mussolini
Peder
Waseist
Casalini
Missafini
Hess
Uie
Big Reunion Of Civil War Vets Here Wed
A large gathering of Civil War veterans is planned at the State Armory this Wednesday to honor the survivors of three regiments. Local groups expect members from Hancock, Warren, and Bibb counties to attend, with events aimed at flag display and public recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Armory
Hinor
Vereratys Citizer
Craeford
Warren
Mass Troops For Defense Of China City
Pekin dispatches report mass troops mobilizing for defense of China’s capital as warlord Pei Pu, called the Manchurian, returns to Peking for talks with President Sun Kim on defense against Chang Tso in. Reports say he captured Chao Yang, a city of about 659000, while forces from Manchuria and border regions converge. Chang Tso’s son is said to lead the attack in the ongoing conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
PEKIN
Pei Bu
Pelsky
Eas Kim
Chang Tso
Mukden
Ine
Chao Yang Iu
Mayohy
Bei Fu
Chang
Davis Attacks Administration Tariff Bills in Missouri Campaign
Eastwoods Farm at Bunceton hosts a Democratic rally as John W. Davis opens his national campaign in Missouri. Thousands of farmers travel to hear Davis denounce tariff bills and pledge to uphold Jeffersonian ideals, human equality, and reform of war-era taxation. He urges alignment with Democratic principles and criticizes the Payne–Aldrich tariff and wartime policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwoods Farm
Bunceton
Arthur Nelson
Ehudiijave
John W. Davis
Wilton
Missouri
Farm Loan Board
Jfersonian
Erie Watchman Slashed Near Globe Print
A man is held after a stabbing incident near the Globe print shop shortly after midnight. Victim suffered deep knife wounds to the head and face at Fifteenth and Myrtle streets, with suspects including Ralph Bigal and others. Authorities detained a person described as Alice Greaves at the scene.
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Erim
Seye
Joe Rrea
Emeger
Brandes
Aight Watcha
Globe
Myrtle
St Vincent's
Hogpuit
Ralphy Bigal
Wiig
Fristnut
Alice
Bering Utene Fi Greaves
Eerape
Bean King Missing Leaves Plant Closures Across States
Albion reports Bean King missing and 28 Lewis Sands plants closed across New York California Michigan Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Connecticut. Liabilities range from 900000 to 500000. Creditors including bean dealers plan a meeting as authorities seek to avert bankruptcy and straighten corporate affairs amid wartime losses.
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United Press Albion
Lewis
Lewis TE. Sands
Ing
New York
California
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
T\Pharoh
Guesness
Sands
Corpon
Bankrontcy
Fire destroys oil tanks. Monterey counts dead and missing
A large oil fire near Monterey California killed three, with millions in property damage and five missing as flames threatened the coast. Firefighters battled the blaze while explosions rocked the area. The disaster followed a week of dramatic, cheering scenes as authorities and civilians watched from nearby hills. In Paris, William Gibbs McAdoo, sidelined from the Democratic nomination, plans speeches for John Wye upon his return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prew
Monterey
Cal
Otder
United Press
Paris
Wiliam Gibbs
McAdoo
United States
John Wye
Third Quarter Tax Installments Sent To Payers
Federal government announces third quarter tax payments due as bills increase. About 800 million dollars added to national pot, with warnings of quarterly installments. Late costs and timing pressure public finances and receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ulere
Motorists Urged to Aid Street Repair Campaign
Difiert at Mc Garry Motor Club today appealed for citizens to join a Friday morning effort to repair Wet Smith street between Week Warnesitet and Wie clay tine. The campaign aims to gravel the road, fill ruts, and excavate, restoring the street’s condition with aid from civic groups and Secretary Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Garry
Smith Street
George Patterson
Essex
Ossint Fe
Touel Witt
Patterson
Attempt to slay family ends in two deaths in Pennsylvania
In Arlisle Pennsylvania Mrs Adldio Garber lingered between life and death in hospital after a shooting that killed Lillian Dotter 45 and injured others. Michaefuss 82 allegedly shot at the family after insisting she marry him. Garber had left him seven weeks earlier due to abuse. Her former husband Ralph Garber of Lancaster is being sought by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Arlisle
Adldio Garber
Lillian Dotter
Michaefuss
Mig. Garber
Howe
Ralph Garber
Lancaster
Old Offender Under Arrest
Fragmentary report notes a male older offender detained Sunday by authorities after a morning incident. Police Magistrate set a fine, with the individual attempting payment later. Local residents in the West End refer to the incident as a cautionary example of public disorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yollow
Sisley
Old Westend
Germans Avoid Major Issues in Berlin Cabinet Meeting
Berlin reports the German Cabinet met on Tuesday and avoided decisive action on joining the League of Nations. The session focused on routine affairs as the prospect of a formal entry into the League remained unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Aiousdon
League of Nations
Second Fall Registration Day Tuesday
The city urges all voters to register again as a second fall registration day opens. Officials emphasize foreign born citizens must show naturalization papers if registering for the first time or changing registration. Only one more opportunity remains before the November election.
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Auegion Bf
AOL
Sligud
oW&y
Hay
Itu
Annual WCTU Convention at Albion in Erie County
The forty second annual Erie County Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention will be hosted at the Albion Methodist Church on September. Mrs Ella M George state president is the convention speaker and will present the message Law Enforcement on Wednesday afternoon. Bessie Barton Winger pupils will stage a silver medal contest in the evening with other speakers listed including Mrs S J Wilks Edith Tracy Ise Vy Mills Gertrude Wandling Kate Greenawalt and Olive NeFayden. Each union may send one president and two delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Wptlv
Erie County Woman's Christian Persperance Lnien
Alston
Ella M George
Bessie Barton Winger
S.J. Wilks
Edith Tracy
Ise Vy Mills
Gertrude Wandling
Kate Greenawalt
Olive NeFayden
Youths receive lengthy terms in assault robbery case
George Vogel and Witburr Umuite pleaded guilty to assault and robbery linked to the attack on Miss Ellorence Lavery. Judge Hirt imposed sentences ranging from text years to 21 years in the Western Penitentiary, handed down this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ease
George Vogel
Witburr Umuite
Ellorence Lavery
Sears
Western Penitentiary
Hirt
Larceny Case Postponed in Canadohta Lake Connection
Walter Rudoton faces larceny charges tied to disposing of a car bought on an installment plan from Central Garage. The case, with a hearing set in Sparvansburg, was postponed. The car was purchased near Canadohta Lake and later disposed of in another state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rudoton
Jarveny
Oif
Eri Iay
Sparvansburg
Yous Mari
Canadohta Lake
Cady
Army Aviators Greeted by Large Throng in Metro Welcome
Crowds greet returning Army aviators as whistles and sirens blast in celebration. Hundreds line streets of Western Metropolis, cheering fliers amid a festive homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellcoming
Army aviators greet Wade brothers in Chicago arrival
Dayton airmen Lieutenant Leigh Wade and two others landed at Chicago after a cross country flight. Spectators cheered as the trio were escorted by five Maywood cars, while crowds along the Loop celebrated with factory whistles and boat horns. The flight regrouped after a dawn departure from Mache Field, with a north breeze expected to slow the ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mieut
Leigh Wade
William Wade
Evheoniena
Gertrude Wade
Qulis
Michi
Wrst
Maywood
Chic Eaga
Lowell Smith
New Orleans
Nelson
Boston
Wadels
Dayton
Ihe -Morictvess
Chicago
Doughis Bruisers
Leigh Walle
McCook
Lieut. Smith
Smith
Mutilated body found near St Joseph's College grounds
The mutilated body of Elizabeth Johnson age 14 from Aqueduct Ischibalgh was found on the St Joseph's College grounds near Lake Carnegie. A bullet wound in the left temple is believed to have caused death. Identification came from clothing fragments and jewelry. Detectives think she died soon after July 12 disappearance. Mrs L J Stafford returned to Youngsville after visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Kingston
Elizabeth Johnson
Aqueduct
Ischibalgh
St Joseph's College
Lake Carnegie
Five Best Radio Features and Concert Highlights
Radio listings show WDAP WEAR WMAP and WJZ airing at 7 40 P M and 7 15 P M Eastern. Marine Band concert, Verdi opera La Traviata from Manhattan Opera House, Masonic Band and Glee Club in Kansas City, state prison musical program in Jefferson City, and New England convention opening in Springfield.
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WDAP
Washington
Wear
New York
WMAP
South Dartmouth
United States Marine Band
WJZ
Manhattan Opera House
Kansas City
M. Central
Trarchor Masonic Band
Glee Club
WOS
Jefferson City
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