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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1929

Page

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Protest Plan to Abolish Corry Stop on Erie Limited

Protest plans spread to stop the westbound Erie Limited at Corry to preserve service as officials announce the schedule change effective Sunday September 29. Business leaders and citizens prepare to join a community remonstrance with the railroad, while eastbound service remains unchanged. Four Pennsylvanian postmasters are among those indicted for embezzlement in a federal case, with other figures charged for theft and misconduct, and juvenile offenders sentenced to a reform school.

PENN Colery Credit Ite Erie Railroad Corry Hole Limited Corry Ae i Ere Limited Bsiness PR. R Erie

Fire tragedy at Study Club cabaret kills many

News from Detrovar states a blaze at the Study Club cabaret killed eighteen and injured sixty four as patrons fled through exits without proper markings. Prosecutor Jamies B. Chynes filed criminal negligence charges against proprietor Pranty Cohen, who admitted no fire escape and no exit signs. Cohen remained jailed awaiting further proceedings.

United Press Deprom Pranty Cohen Jamies B. Chynes J. Uahn Cohen Cohenot Chenet Panio Gvosta

Blaine Warns on Tariff Bill Tactics

Senator Blaine of Wisconsin warns that a tariff bill could fail if leaders rush passage without thorough consideration. The progressive bloc is cited as opposing rushed action and pressing for careful debate.

Washington Blaine Wisconsin

Examinations Scheduled For Columbus Postmaster

Mrs. Covel resigns after 17 years as Columbus postmistress prompting examinations for her successor next month. Applications close October 18. Columbus postmaster salary last fiscal year was $804. Voting machines approval announced by Commonwealth officials in Harrisburg as satisfactory and compliant with act provisions.

Rol Tin R. Lewis Sovt Stary Commonwealth Harrisburg Eartnors Act of Assembly

Today’s five best radio entertainments

NBC and CBS network listings present a schedule of five radio programs across stations WAM WEAM WABC WAHG and WJZ. Program names include General Electric hour Lucky Strike orchestra Briggs and Mr and Mrs Phe Trane in an era of network radio lineups.

WAM NBL General Electric Hour WEAM NBC WABC CBS Briggs Mrs WJZ Rui” Guildy Phe Trane

Roosevelt Highway meeting boosts regional auto travel link

C F Brown James Mead and Worth Hammond attended the Roosevelt Highway Association annual meeting in Wellsboro. The group aims to develop the Roosevelt Highway into a major automobile artery from the Mississippi to the Atlantic. Hammond, president of the Corry Credit Exchange, urged boosting the promotion drive. Corry’s yearly quota of 200 was proposed with early steps planned to raise funds while towns along the route benefit from tourist traffic.

C. F. Brown James Mead Worth Hammond Roosevelt Highway Association Wellsboro Roosevelt Highway Mississippi River Atlantic Sea C i Brown James Stead Worth Hammond Raye Mr. Brown Rouse- Velt Journal Hammond Corry Credit Exchange Cosy Corry Ralang Tits City

Man from Masontown Claims Torture by Officers

Uniontown Sept 21 A testimony presented alleges third degree methods were used to force statements during a moonshine operation. Patrello of Masontown faced with 24 liquor counts claimed nine days in hell due to torture by police. Judge directed dismissal of the charge after the testimony emerged.

Uniontown Patrello Masontown Morrow Diaminsort Hell Atte Police

Woman Injured as Car Upsets on West Smith Street

Mrs. Sarah Hefling of Cleveland was hospitalized after a Ford roadster skidded on the frosty highway near the city line on West Smith street shortly before 7 am. Hefling sustained bruises and shock but is not believed to be seriously hurt. husband Ernest Hefling escaped unhurt.

Cleveland Sarah Hefling Ernest Hefling Corry Hospital West Smith Street Hefling Blacha

Narrow escape after gate damages car at center street cross

Mr and Mrs Thomas Horn escaped serious injuries when a gate collapsed on their car at the Hike Hallroad cross on Center Street, puncturing the tire and striking between them. Police investigated the incident as a freak accident with minor damage reported.

Thomas Horn Kateman Hallroad Cross Center Street Wiel Hom

Saraceno Slain Ties to Erie Friends Reported

Report from Erie claims Ralph Saraceno of Uus city was involved with men’s friends in the slayings of Exe men Anthony Cuztoni and Ralph Boceto, whose bodies were found near Tidioute. Police doubt sensational rumors tied to Saraceno’s disappearance since Monday night.

Lipea Erie Ralph Saracend Uus City Comention Bee Slim Anthony Cuztoni Ralph Boceto Tidioute Webb Saravedo

New Obstacles Confront Naval Conference Efforts

Lyle C. Wilson reports from Washington that France presses the League of Nations preparatory disarmament conference to decide limits before the five power naval talks begin in January. Officials hesitate but see the five power plan as central to solving global naval questions, with Britain, the United States, France, Italy, and Japan forming the core. Observers warn that requiring League ratification could delay action and hinder progress toward an immediate naval agreement.

Washington League of Nations Rene Massigli France League Assembly League Great Britain United States Italy Japan

Steel magnate called in navy lobby inquiry

Bethlehem Steel chairman Charles M. Schwab testified before the Senate naval affairs subcommittee on activities linked to the Geneva arms conference. Bethlehem Ship Building Co and other shipyards employed naval observer William Shearer to report on Geneva events, with testimony detailing agreements and hires totaling $25,000 annually.

Kenneth Rawford United Press Washington Chanes Schwab Bethlehem Steel Corporation Senate Nvestigstine Bethlehem Ship Building Company Willisu Shearet Shearer Geneva Naval Affairs Clinton Bardo New York Ship Building Co. 4 American Brown-Boyers Place Trng Corporation

Ned Goodell Meets Hoover at White House

Ned H. Goodell, president of the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association, was received by President Hoover at the White House with other association officials. The Washington Post carried a photo of the gathering on the White House lawn, noting Goodell as a frequent visitor to rural letter carrier meetings.

Ned H. Goodell National Rural Letter Gunners’ Association Hoover White House Washington Priday Goodallea

President Hoover Refuses Commutation for Sinclar Day

Washington reports President Hoover rejected the clemency petition for Harry Sinclair and partner Henry Mason Day, upholding a Justice Department recommendation. The oilmen faced 14 sentences in District of Columbia Jail for contempt of court and contempt of the Senate. Decision announced by White House amid late Department of Justice briefing.

United Press Washington Hoover Harry Sinclar Henry Mason Day District of Columbia Senate Jn White Holze Justice Department White House Eavy

Lindbergh Flight Leaves Haiti for Dutch Guiana

From Port au Prince on September 21 Colonel Charles Lindbergh led his party in a flight inaugurating air mail and passenger service from Port au Prince to Dutch Guiana. The group, including Mrs Lindbergh, departed at 10 30 a m after a 50 mile windward passage from Santiago de Cuba. The party then received a reception at the palace before returning to the field in calm weather.

United Press Port AU Prince Haiti Charles Lindbergh West Indies Santo Domingo Colm Mra. Lindbergh Santiago de Cuba Flori Dilich Guiana Louis Boro Louis Borna Balti Lindbergh Twis Palace

Tuccus Tucci Bound Over To Court For Prohibition Charge

Tony Tucci was arrested by Weal police in Concord township as part of the search for Ralph Saraceno tied to the Erie men killings. He faced Alderman Porter after a hearing for violating the prohibition law and was bound over to quarter sessions court with $500 bond.

Tony Tucci Weal Polley Concord Township Ralph Saraceno Erie B. Potter Pucci

Weather outlook west into late September

The forecast covers September 25 to 28 with general rain early in the week followed by mostly fair conditions. Cooler temperatures are expected Monday and Tuesday with a slow rise toward Friday. A chance of showers appears again near week’s end.

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