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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented text references city officials, a mayor, assessments, and council actions. Readable items mention a mayor and the city computing assessable items. Specific names, dates, or locations are not clear in the fragment.
Fragmented text shows scattered phrases about city matters, property or finances, and unnamed entities. The readable portions mention a city, state, rents, and an offer or action but lack clear subjects, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent event.
Fragmented OCR text references council input and a quoted phrase, suggesting a paused or partial record of a government meeting or decision. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to identify entities or outcomes. The readable portion implies official discussion without full context or conclusions.
Partial text shows references to bonds, security, interest, payments, and city actions. It hints at a legal notice about bonds or debt with stated amounts like 100 and terms for payment and interest, but the fragment lacks clear names, dates, places, or definitive actions.
United Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports the arrest of Pranke Mooney, former Pennsylvania Railroad auditor, on charges of extortion and blackmail. Mooney, jailed on $319,000 bail, allegedly demanded $100,000 in unregistered Liberty Bonds from Mrs. John J. Raskob to spare her residence in Claymont, threatening further harm if not paid. He linked the case to a New York elevator crash tied to political figures and warned Governor Alfred E. Smith would need a new campaign manager.
Three people died in a crash between a street car and an automobile at a Thorndale crossing. The trolley and auto collided after the north south swing of the street, killing George W. Kern Jr, Andrew Kern, and Mary Blitten, with Blitten a hospital supervisor.
A fragmented radio schedule lists features across networks including United Light Opera Company Wilt and Maxwell Hour Wie. It mentions Navy Bind, WOK in Newark and Modan Symphony on BST wires with varying times and a 406 BST value noted as a budget figure.
The city council, in a special meeting at the Municipal Building Friday night, will consider final approval of Spring Street enhancement between South and Flessant streets. The bill stalled for a 30 day waiting period. slate approval and bond issues may delay letting the contract by about a month. General business includes a proposed new police patrol truck due to the current vehicle’s worn condition.
A Wayne township farmer told Journal reporters that this year's potato crop will not meet prior expectations due to wet spring weather and storm damage. He noted quality pota toes are high, but yields are below average, with harvest starting and culling progressing slowly. He also said corn, barley, oats, and burdock wheat prospects vary, while dairy prices remain strong.
Miss Agnes Hart Wilson Democratic candidate for Congress from Pennsylvania's Sixteenth District is not expected to live through tonight. A hospital attache said her courage keeps her alive as her condition remains extremely grave. She underwent a major operation recently. Wilson, daughter of former Secretary of Labor William Wilson, has long been active in Pennsylvania politics.
Beaver Falls Pa Sept 20 A stove tank exploded trapping two children in a tent near the city killing John Harlow aged two and Margaret Marie Slater three. Their mother Mrs James N Harlow was badly burned while rushing to rescue the girl. The boy and girl were inside a neighbor’s tent when the blast occurred as a father and another child were away at school.
Police investigate a Tuesday night crash on East Main Street involving Lindsey’s car and a fleeing truck. The car, found with a liquor bottle inside, was said to be stolen from near Lindsey’s home south of the city. The driver’s identity remains unknown as Lindsey offers to cover damages.
The remnant of a tropical hurricane sweeping from Porto Rico and Florida neared western Pennsylvania after causing widespread damage. Heavy winds last night uprooted trees and damaged structures, including a Bell roll service disruption near Spring Creek and the nearby Peach Drop area.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Gordon Stewart Northcott was arrested in Canada amid investigations into the Riverside ranch murders. Scientists from the Los Angeles area confirmed bone findings likely from two boys, backing Sanford Clark’s testimony of at least four victims. A Calgary case involving Walter Collins surfaced as authorities consider extradition to California.
Colonel L. R. Burgess of Erie spoke to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry on The Development of the Army and Navy from Washingtons time to today. He highlighted staff growth, defense departments, and training camps with citizens camps and noted war not fully ended but unlikely to recur in the same form.
David Albert of Elizabethtown testified yesterday that his brother George threatened him with death if he attempted to set fire to the home of another brother, Ducble, of Belle Grove, North Annsville Township, during a trial in the court.
Two women from Fulhart were killed or fatally injured when a car collided with a fast Pennsylvania passenger train near Hilliards by Sept 20. Mrs Gretling Leppert, 64, died instantly, and Mrs Monroe Meter, 24, died after arriving at a Columbus hospital. Both were residents of Fulhart.
Gutivens of Corry notes the League of Third Class Cities aims to push a Pennsylvania Legislature measure dividing auto registration funds and gasoline tax revenues. At New Castle, the convention elected W. E. Greenwood as president, with George Lysle and Fred Gates among officers. Delegates heard papers on municipal progress, metropolitans plan, proportional representation, and garbage disposal. Reading was chosen as the 1929 convention city.
Loveda Boyle waives extradition and returns to Akron to face charges in the fatal shooting of Robert McCormick near Akron. She claims self defense after being attacked during a ride in McCormick’s car. Boyle’s case moves to a Venango County jail awaiting removal to Akron for indictment and trial.
Governor Alfred J. Smith continues his Western tour into Oklahoma City as he declines endorsing the McNary-Haugen plan and discusses religion and political rivals. He speaks of the whispering campaign and meets enthusiastic crowds, with Lincoln Nebraska and Topeka Kansas stops highlighted.
The old Bed Spring Company plant on Clinton Street has been razed in preparation for a new garage addition to the Ford garage. A permit was granted for a one story concrete block building 54 by 100 feet, connected to the North Clinton station garage that will be remodeled to provide improved display space.
New York customs detained jewels worth 2,500,090 at the docks after Mrs Ganon Walskit refused duty, claiming non resident status. Officials argued she is Harold McCormick’s wife and not exempt. Authorities pursued the matter amid tension with African custodians.
A flood of casualty updates from Lake Okeechobee and West Palm Beach shows the death toll rising with hundreds dead and many more injured. Red Cross relief teams rush aid, bury bodies, and clear debris as Florida towns contend with widespread destruction from the tropical hurricane.
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