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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1929
Page
5
A grand jury in Los Angeles investigates graft allegations involving police officers after charges from PS Westman and self-styled king Lug. The claimant, Yawry Monald, asserts payments totaling $500000 over five years to influence police dealings.
A vintage health pitch extols Tanlac as a natural remedy made from roots, barks and herbs to aid digestion, relieve gas and pains, restore appetite, and improve strength. It claims long-time approval by druggists and promises a money back guarantee if it fails, at under 3 cents per dose.
Dr. G. Peck will play for Wilkes Barre to attend services in memory of B. Frank Myers Grand Commander of the Grand Command ery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania. Miss Colletta Bennett leaves for Philadelphia to resume studies at Woman's Medical College after summer vacation in the city. Many local residents depart for training, study, or visits, including Thelma Long to Buffalo General Hospital and others to Syracuse University Erie Business College Loyola University and Harrisburg work. Local families host guests and travel for education and personal business matters.
A Sept 17 official communique from the Soyist government announces nationwide Mongolian conscription for males aged 20 to 40. Two brigades have been mobilized and are near the border awaiting orders.
United Press reports Ray Van Wagenen 92, a locally prominent figure, was held under examination on a murder charge in the death of his wife, Mrs. Maiily Van Wagenen, found on the highway near their home on the night of August 18. A grand jury investigation is pending.
A dynamite explosion on a street car in New Orleans caused a street panic as residents, including occupants, fled into the street. The incident disrupted service and raised questions about security during the ongoing strike activity.
United Press dispatch reports Senate debate over the Tarife bill dragging with administration and Democratic dissent. Observers predict possible delay or defeat, while some senators insist the measure will reach the White House before year’s end, and factional lines hint at further compromise battles.
An old note recalls a saying that nothing should be delayed and every task fits its season, paired with a reminder that opportunities lost cannot be recovered, attributed to Pilny the Bier in a local history fragment.
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