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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1928
Page
1
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Onboard Governor Smith’s special train en route to Omaha he announces a western farm vote push as reports tally hurricane deaths above 1,000 in Guadeloupe Puerta Rico and Florida. Wagner predicts Wisconsin and Minnesota support while Illinois and Nebraska hold potential margins. Aids describe Florida Everglades citrus losses and martial law in West Palm Beach as storm warnings spread north.
Springfield Ul Sept 18 Officials of the miners union said there would be no spread of the mine strike launched yesterday by 2000 workers in three mines. They called the walkout unauthorized and driven by dissatisfaction with the Chicago agreement that cut day wage rates from 7.50 to 6.10 a day.
NBC and Columbia Networks present coast to coast broadcasts with performers William Heink John as Paul Whiteman Fannie Brice Moran and Mady Vincent Lopez and others. WOR Newark airs at 7 00 EST Main Street Sketches WEAF Network at :30 EST Boronyi and Sketches WEAF Network at 8 00 EST Veryready Hour 30 minutes WABC Network at 5 EST Hank Simon's Shortour.
Corry plans a memorial to Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans in City Park. A W Thompson Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars received permission from the City Council to place the monument, with location to be set by safety and property superintendents and a council committee, and funding to be included in the 1928 budget for maintenance.
City Council last evening approved erecting route markers to designate state highway routes through the city. Superintendent Starr was ordered to arrange marker purchases, with costs to be covered, as the highway department pushes for proper signage. The council also granted Forbes and Spaulding permission to add to their North Center garage and remodel existing structure, with use of ten feet of Clinton street for construction under August restrictions. Payment of 53.12 to A A Cassandra Company of Erie for Chestnut street sewer project retention was approved.
Nationally known entertainers are scheduled for the All Star Program at the Radio Industries Broadcast from the Hotel Astor in New York City. The show will air tonight from 7 to 9 p m eastern daylight time over CBS NBC and many NAB stations, opening with Thomas A Edison at Madison Square Garden. The lineup includes Whiteman and Lopes bands, blackface comedians, a grand opera star, a renowned concert baritone and other prominent performers.
Corry Teachers Association members hosted the Board of Education and civic groups at a dinner last evening at the Hotel Zorney. The program featured Mrs. Ralph S. Dewey and Miss Agnes Connell stunts, with David Ulmer as toastmaster and remarks urging cooperation among organizations. About seventy attended representing the City of Corry, the Mayor, ministerial group, clubs, and professional associations.
New Castle Pa Sept 18 With every third class city in the state represented the League of Third City Cities opened its annual convention here today. The Jeazie beaten membership of 42 cities. The convention was formally opened at 10 AM in the Scottish Rite cathedral with the singing of America. Rev Philip G Pearson rector of Episcopal Trinity church of New Castle delivered the invocation. Mayor William J Gillespie of New Castle gave the welcome to delegates. The convention will end Thursday.
United Press reports the lake steamer Nanaseo foundered near Griffith Island in Lake Huron. Five survivors were rescued after drifting on a raft for over seven hours. engineer Tom McCutcheon died from exposure. The wreck carried a crew of 17 and believed four passengers.
The Ideal Reserve Chapter of the American Red Cross solicits donations to aid hurricane victims in Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands and Florida. New York dispatches report a ship carrying Red Cross relief leaving port and the death toll over 1000 with widespread homelessness and vast property losses. Contributions may be sent to Mrs W M Houghton or to Mrs Giblin or Mrs P H Heath or left at Ames Drug Store in Corry.
Fire, believed arson, destroyed a 50 foot Pennsylvania Railroad bridge and a spur near Bere connecting to the McKinleyville coal region. Railroad officials launched an investigation as workers began rebuilding the span, with expected traffic resuming tomorrow.
Cleveland faces an ultimatum from Kia Gas Company president Ralph W Gallagher threatening to cut off gas service. The move responds to a city council proposal to reduce gas rates, following City Manager W F Hopkins’ suggestion to the council.
Two people were hurt in a collision on Waterford road about 220 o'clock last night half a mile west of Union City. The Rittenhouse car carried J N Rittenhouse, his son Charles, and another man. Mr Rittenhouse suffered multiple fractures and shock, Mrs Rittenhouse a facial laceration and severe shock. They were taken to Union City hospital by Dr. John C Kibler. The other driver fled the scene after causing the wreck.
Police announce prosecutions to curb following fire trucks after a conference with Fire Chief Paulson. Two truck drivers, Hixson and Chase, were arraigned before Police Magistrate C. B. Porter on obstructing the apparatus during a Second Avenue alarm. Each man received a $10 fine plus costs as punishment.
In Newark on September 18 Herbert Hoover outlined a Republican emergency plan aimed at labor support and continued prosperity. He called for protective tariffs, seasonal hiring, construction on public works, immigration limits with humane modifications, support for collective bargaining, and efficiency boosts to raise living standards while stressing job creation and a strong economy despite textile and coal depressions.
Three coal mine tipples at Finleyville were destroyed by fire with an estimated loss of 500000. The Belipse mine power house burned as part of a 1200000 loss, while Piney Fork and Henderson No 2 losses were about 150000 each. Mines operated by Peters Coal Co. Washington County detectives and state police investigated, suspecting incendiary origin.
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