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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1926

Page

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Atlantic Flight Delayed After Leaking Tank Force Indict Four

Westbury New York September 16 United Press reports a long and tangled sesqui litigation involving a Trans Atlantic flight delay. The aircraft suffered a leaking tank delaying takeoff and prompting authorities to indict four in New Jersey. Officials described preparations and postposed plans for dawn departure as crews worked to avert further disruption.

Sesqui Atlantic Jersey Westbury New York Nf Aviation Us Otter Die Couitries Howe Dirk Nile

League admits nine countries to nonpermanent council seat

United Press reports Geneva Sept 10 that nine nations were elected as nonpermanent members of the League of Nations council, expanding the council to ten. Poland Romania Holland Chile Colombia China Salvador Belgium and Czechoslovakia won seats. Latin America and North America gained three memberships amid debates over permanent representation. Spain and Poland faced withdrawal and reexamination of status as changes loom for the 1928 assembly. Canada and others held votes on key appointments.

Geneva League of Nations Council Council M Nations Cecil-Fromogeat League Poland Rowmania Holland Chile Colombia China Salvador Belgimn Cracho-Slovakia Geecha Stovakin Lattin América Vounell Ob Demanie Spain Chinia Galt Thrirtemands Prwast Olan Hom Trutunil He Faye Stilot Canada

Action may be taken against evangelist in McPherson case

Los Angeles reports indicate District Attorney Asa Keyes plans potential action tomorrow in the Aime Semple McPherson kidnapping case. Keyes, stating an investigation could close soon, denied warrants and said he would announce steps after questioning Wil principals. He noted protective measures for his office amid protests from McPherson supporters surfacing by phone and radio.

United Press Los Angeles Aimen Semple McPherson Los An|ogeyes Wis Asa, Keyes Vanwil Bernice Morris Lorraine Wiseman San Francisco Carmel Kenneth G. Ormiston McPherson Keyes Avtinaw

Fire Threat Puts Chautauqua Apartments At Risk

Firefighters battled a major blaze in Chautauqua New York as flames ripped the top portion of an apartment building. The upper floor suffered heavy damage while tenant rooms and adjoining property faced risk. The three year old Hugtorth apartments were spared a total loss, though substantial damage occurred. Local authorities investigated the cause and coordinated with nearby Mayville and Cowie for access and containment.

Chautaiqua N.Y Mayville Cowie

Man Hurt at Rogers Plant in Auto Sprinkler Installation

Second accident at Rogers Structural Steel Co plant leaves W McDonald of Okoloma City injured and hospitalized after rivet tool hub strikes face causing dental damage and facial cuts. Walter Offutt, 31, another employee, suffers crushed hand from a crane incident during the same sprinkler system work at the Rogers plant in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Rogers Structural Steel Company W. McDonald Olakoma City Ola Corry Walter Offutt Rogers Fairmont W Va

Chinese and US clash sparks fatal boy burn case

Eight year old Norman Washington died after a gas kitchen explosion during a domestic fight in Wilkinsburg. Reports say the boy was confined to his room as punishment and fatally burned when a fire started by the blast spread. State Department notes and hospital aid followed, with firemen evacuating and removing the child to a hospital for treatment.

Unitocresn Wilkinsburg Norman Washington Chinuting Unnkow State Department Earl Miller Norman

York Kiwanis Conventors 1927 State Assembly at Conneaut Lake

J Wayden Oliver Scranton district governor Herbert Ac Madre Dubois past district governor Leonard Lewis Lancaster district Leensuren were renamed by the Pennsylvania Kiwanis. The ninth annual convention at Conneaut Lake concluded Wednesday afternoon with a new secretary and international president. Delegates adopted a plan shifting the election of district governors to a caucus system. Lieutenant governors will serve starting January with initial caucuses to follow.

J. Wayden Oliver Scranton Soveror Herbert Ac Madre Dubois Aind Leonard Lewis Gancaster Leensuren Penteyivani Kiwanis Conneaut Lake Pass Avid W. Phillips International Revere — Collectir Berdaton Nails Elaotel Hatnict UO Kitwood Powell Ork Vommeaut Lake

Life imprisonment for Columbia slayer found guilty

In Bancaster Pennsylvania on September 16 United Press reports John’s Channel, Columbia, was found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Ralph Eiscadden, also of Columbia. Life imprisonment was fixed as the penalty by the jury. Defense plans were upset when Judge Landis ruled the untent taw sno atari in Penne syivan.

United Press John' S Channel Columbia Ralph Eiscadden Tudge Claes I

Lee Wins Promotion in Pennsylvania Railroad System

Elisha Lee, vice president in charge of operation, became vice president of the Pennsylvania System. He steps into the operations post, with AM. W. Clement replacing him after a board of directors meeting.

Sby United Press Philadelphia Elisha Lee Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania System Board of Directs Lee AM. W. Clement

Former Corry Man Hurt Reaching High Voltage Wire

Clifford Peterson, a Venango Public Service employee and former resident, narrowly escaped death after contacting a 32,000 volt line while trimming branches near McKean yesterday. Dr. Guy C. Clapper revived his heart after ten minutes, and he was taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in Erie in critical condition. authorities noted potential internal injuries and burns.

Clifford Peterson Venango Public Service Garpéiration McKean Vertue Company Peterson Hu 7A Guy C. Clapper Mo Kean Patterson de Ghipper al Ja Pale Hin Clapper Wis

Corry to Attend Pennsylvanian Railroad Meet in Philadelphia

Corry will be represented at the Pennsylvania Railroad annual outdoor athletic meet at the Centennial grounds in Philadelphia on Saturday. Local participants include Mr. and Mrs. 0 E Shoop J E Young H W Alverson Thelma O Neil and Mrs L B Kinney. Alverson leaves for Philadelphia this morning others travel Friday night. More than fifty railroaders from Corry City will attend with delegations from other towns along the Pennsylvania line. Shoop will team with King of Ridgway in horseshoe doubles while Alverson joins a Renova Division rifle team member. The event is billed as the system’s biggest. Participants from thirteen states and over 1500 contestants compete under the rules of the A U. Men and women are expected, including Juday last year’s Olympic high jump team member and four time system champion. devision entrants include FJ Smider from Oil City as sole Allegheny entrant. SH Clack lost his job this afternoon.

Corry Pennaslwania Railroad Centennial Grounds Philadelphia E. Shoop J. E Young H. W. Alverson Mise Thelma O'Neil Kinney Alverson Seft Ffty Oj City Pennsylvania Shoop King Ridgway Alverson Renova Uuevivest AU Aman Juday Tean FJ. Smider Allegheny

1927 Erie Conference to be held in Westfield

The Erie Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church selects Westfield as the 1927 meeting site. Other contemplated venues include Kane, Meadville, and Jamestown, with weather noted as a factor in planning.

Westfield Erie Methodist Episcopal Church Weather, N Kane Meaqville Janutstown

Storm Strikes City With Heavy Rain And Damage

Severe storm rattled the area with heavy rain and lightning, causing widespread damage. Roads flooded, telegraph and power lines were knocked out, and several neighborhoods reported downed trees and property damage as the storm moved through the region.

Workhouse Sentence For Rum Runner In Erie

Erie Sept 18 two years hard labor in Allegheny county workhouse and a fine 1000 were imposed on Angel Sgroi after he pleaded guilty in criminal court to transporting and manufacturing liquor. Arrested by state police under sergeant Burgan multiple times, Sgroi was identified by authorities as a habitual offender. Judge Rossiter handed down the sentence and advised Sgroi of the possibility of a later reduction.

Erie Allegheny County Uuge Uriah Ros Alter EC Burgan Sgroi Rossiter Jdge Rossiter Serol Toner

Bodies of gas blast victims recovered in tunnel accident

Kansas City report states eight workers trapped by a gas explosion in the citys new water tunnel, 800 feet underground, were recovered after 12 hours of debris removal. All were dead. Names listed: Lash Laster, Wave Light, Pamela Toyor, Frank Bailey, Jos Hoines, Willi Gola, Prade or Gartinory, Byrom Taylor. Five were married.

Kansas City Bouljos Byrom Taylor Lash Laster Wave Light Pamele Toyor Frank Baile Jos Hoines Willi Gola Prarde Or Gatrinory

Jersey Murder Case Heads Toward Conclusion

The Jersey murder case moving toward closure as witnesses and indictments proceed. Authorities accuse several relatives in the fatal bribery of the Rev. Dwar W Wall and Mrs. Bleiner Mills, with Justice Charles AY. Paches overseeing the proceedings and a scheduled five o’clock hearing. The Mills murder has drawn years of investigation, with testimony, disappearances, and a wide mix of suspects from the Stevens family circle. Prior figures include Sallie Stuyents, the carpenter, and a Wall Street smuggler among others in a sprawling, high‑profile affair.

United Press Somerville Frat Steviris Hall Charles AY. Paches Dwar Bleiner Mills Parker WapeMills Hall Sallie Stuyents Nereoet Menre

Rule Against Doctor Test In Drunken Driving Cases

Erie County common pleas deny compulsory medical examinations to prove intoxication. Judges Rostiter and Hirt rule no further medical testimony is needed, barring physician examination. Previously such testimony was admitted in automobile cases, but this ruling ends that practice.

Erie Todies A.P. Rostiter William Hirt Erie County Couri

Jones Leads Evans in Morning Golf Play

Bob Jones, the defending champion, defeated Chick Evans in the morning round of 95 holes in the third round of the national amateur championships at Baltusrol. Francis Owimet and Ted Wright, both from Boston, were also present in the morning round.

Umatea Rress Baltusrol Lowntry Plub Short Hills Bobby Jones Chick Evans Evans Tones Francis Owimet Tred Wright Boston

Doris Kenyon and Milton Sills to wed

Los Angeles Sept 16 Doris Kenyon and Milton Sills film stars will marry October 2 at Miss Kenyon's camp near Ausable Forks New York. Kenyon will finish work on her latest picture Saturday and Sills will begin new work Monday. They will depart Wednesday. Sills has bought a suburban estate on which he plans a modern home for his bride.

Eos Angeles Daris Envi Anil Milton Sills Wai Miss Kenyon Ausable Forks

Louisiana Town Swept by Fire

Tomer Louisiana September 19 two weeks of wildings were wiped out during night blaze causing about half a million dollars in damage. Four thousand bales of cotton and ten weight cars loaded with machinery and cotton were destroyed. L N railway shops were among the property losses.

United Press TOMER

Court rules Sesqui Exposition must halt Sunday sales

Pennsylvania courts forbid commercial features at the Sesqui Centennial exposition on Sundays in Philadelphia. The Dauphin County court issued a writ of quo warranto, finding the association violated 1794 laws and overstepped charter powers. The state seeks only to end Sunday sales while appealing to the Supreme Court. Governor Pinchot and Attorney General Woodruff emphasized stopping sales and closing Sunday midway. court order stands pending higher court action.

Tiarrisburg Pennsylvania Philadelphia Dauphin County Iaw ABE Atrorney General Woodraft Spreme Sesani Centennial Association George Woodruff Pinchot Woodruff Commonwealth Sesquicentennial Association Whey Supreme Court High Court Dauptin Cojin Centensmint Association

Secrets of House on H Street Revealed at Trial

Testimony in the Daugherty Miller Conspiracy trial describes the Washington home where Harry Daugherty and Jesse Smith lived for a year during Harding’s inauguration. Walter Miller, an elderly former servant, recalls he and a cook were the sole staff in the famed house. The source ties the household to Edward B. McLean, a Washington publisher and Harding ally.

Sy United New York H Street Washington, D.C Harry Sf Daugherty Jesse Smith Daughtery Daugherty-Miller Walter D. Miller Warren G. Harding Stich House Edward B. McLean Washington Harding

Vota on Trial in Vandergrift Case

Greensburg, Sept. 16 United Press reports John Vota of Schenley Armstrong county is on trial in criminal court before Judge William for being an accessory after the fact in the Vandergrift Savings and Trust Company robbery at Vandergrift last November. He had earlier been tried with four others in February on robbery charges and was acquitted on that count. the accessory charge remains.

Greensburg John Vota Schenley Armstrong County William Vota Trust Company

Radio features and program listings across markets

Listings show Montreal CNRM and CNRO programs from 9 p m to 10 p m with orchestral and recital segments, Atlanta WSB organ recital and Silvertown orchestra, Oakland KGO and New York WIZ sports and music segments, plus national tennis championship details and Forest Hill references. The fragmentary text lists stations, times, and program types without full clarity.

Cnrm Montreal Cnro Onawa I. M Cal. Couitan WSB Atlanta Silvertown KGO Oakland WIZ New York Forest Hille

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