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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1929

Page

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Mexican election riots kill nineteen in Vera Cruz

Nineteen people died during Sundays municipal elections in Veracruz state with two fatalities in Vera Cruz city and several elsewhere. Riots caused halt and postponement of voting in cities including Vera Cruz, Codoles, Gutemsco, Minatitlan, Santiago and Tuxtla. governor Tajedo orders confidential commissions to investigate.

Fn United Press Vera Cruz Mexico Vera Crus Oftedi Minutitian Gutemace Sancazo Grafico Uione Jona

Widow of Slain Miner Testifies in Pennsylvania Case

In Pittsburgh on September 25 the Commonwealth pressed to convict three former coal and iron policemen for the February killing of John Barcoski of Tyre. Widow Julia Barcoski testified after Dr. John Patterson failed to identify suspects, describing her husband’s torture and the deadly assault at the coal and iron police barracks.

Commonwealth Coal and Iron United Frasn Pittsburgh John Barouskes Tyre Pennsylvania Frank Ritz Foreidge James H. Gray Julia Barecoski Barcoski Works Roy T Cladk John M. Pattaraon Imperial Walter Lyster Harold P. Watts Walt Sipikas Lyster Patterson Oata Pittsburgh Onl Co

Name Stations Named for Car Inspection Work

Local garages and repair stations are designated official inspection stations for slate motor vehicle inspection from October 1 to November 16. They may affix inspection stickers and remind drivers to avoid operating a vehicle thirty days after November 15 without inspection proof. The Harrisburg Bureau of Motor Vehicles has advanced preparations statewide for the inspection program under Governor Fisher’s proclamation of July 22 and Assembly approval May 1. The inspection will survey air, registration plates, horns, wipers, steering, mirrors, brakes and lights. Local stations will report opinions on vehicle operation, as required by the motor code to curb dangerous wrecks on state highways. Stations chosen are preparing and have received badges and materials from the state bureau.

Bureau of Motor Vehicles Harrisburg Misher Laenet Assembly Mey State Bureau Emotor

Lindy’s Plane Braves Squalls Northeast of Georgetown

United Prose reports Colonel Charles Lindbergh safely piloted a Pan American passenger plane through a line of squalls northeast of Georgetown British Guiana en route to Port of Spain Trinidad. Messages said Lindbergh handled the craft masterfully as passengers remained unharmed during the rough ride near the Barima River.

United Prose Miami Fly Charles Lindbergh Georgetown British Guiana Port of Spain Trinkdui Pan American Airways 1Sgeria Paramaribo Dutch Guiana United States Barima River Corres British Gui[ana Venezuela Routo Lindbergh

Clearfield seeks industry for women in local plant deal

Clearfield business leaders push to recruit industry for women and raise funding for a new plant in Clyakild Pa. The plan involves Naiven and Som of New York City, renting a building for ten years with a purchase option, and about 125 women expected to gain employment.

Clyakild Clearfield Naiven Som New York City

Pleasant St Scene Of Crash On West Pleasant Street

Samuel Wales of 425 Sprig Street was injured when his car rear ended a Benson dray wagon on West Pleasant Street yesterday afternoon. He suffered chest injuries and minor bruises, with about $150 in damage to the car’s radiator fenders and front. Wales drove up on the wagon before he was aware of its presence, and he is recovering at home.

Samuel Wales Sprig Street West Pleasant Street Wales Spring Street

Masked Ball and Card Party Planned by Masons

The Masonic fraternity plans a masked ball and card party at their hall on North Center street on Halloween Thursday October 1. A card party will accompany the dance with Harvey's Orchestra providing music. Preparations are underway for what is described as one of the most enjoyable parties yet staged by the fraternity.

Masonic Fraternity

Referendum on voting machines in November

Corry voters weigh the likelihood of approving use of voting machines in the November election as Erie city may oppose a statewide move. The 1920 legislature allowed machines in communities choosing them, with many towns and counties across Pennsylvania to vote. The outcome will be watched as districts like Allegheny Armstrong Centre etc decide.

Corry Cline Erie City Walt Yatson

Rotary Hosts Corry Teachers and Board at Dinner

Corry Public Schools teachers and Board of Education members, plus officials, were guests of the Rotary Club at a dinner in Hotel Cony. Dr. B. H. Dennis of Harrisburg spoke on education, praising Corry’s progress and advocating broader learning foundations, with cooperative and part time courses highlighted. The program included vocal solos by Mrs. Edward Hawkins and other musical pieces, and the event concluded as a successful, well attended get acquainted gathering.

Corry Board of Education Rotary Club Hotel Cony Service Club Rotarians B. H. Dennis Harrisburg Foui~cation de. Donald Ralph 8. Dieway Elit Dennis England Scotland Ollie Edward Hawkins Henriette Fraser Redpath Lyceum Company

Corryites Drawn for November Jury Service in Erie

Several Corry residents are among those drawn for jury service for Erie County's November term of criminal court. The grand and traverse juries were selected Saturday by commissioners Monahan and Hall and Sheriff Sterrett. George Wing of Corry is charged with murder in a case to be presented to the grand jury. The juries convene starting Monday November 4, with traverse jurors to report a week later.

Grand and Traverse George Wing Traverse Jury Henry Goring Leo McCarthy Haerlett Clough John Martin Carl # Adams Lugey Mra Austin Suryce Traverse Ars Hurt Wattebuing Allie 1B Dooltttia R. M. Wick Union City Clyde Bure Waterford

Florida Face Severe Hurricane Oncoming Path

United Press reports a major hurricane nearing the Florida coast with warnings from the Washington Weather bureau. The storm, gathering speed near Nassau, Bahama, could strike southeastern Florida between Miami and Jupiter tonight unless course shifts. Col. Charles Lindbergh, en route to Port of Spain, passes squalls but remains clear of the storm.

United Press Florida Washington Weather Bureau Caribbean Tocac Miami Jupiter Bahamas Yom Charles Lindbergh Port of Spain Trinidad Dutch Guiana Nassau North American North Carolina Virginia Capes New York New England

Sixty True Bills Handed Down in Federal Court

In Erie Pennsylvania on September 25 a grand jury returned sixty true bills. About 49 indictments charged liquor violations. Named defendants include Thomas J. Kyle James Griffin Joseph Costes Earl Birch Howard F Gross Winerton Rickley Roy Page and others from Allegheny Cambria and surrounding counties. Additional liquor charge indictments listed multiple individuals across several towns and boroughs.

United Press Erie Federal Grand Jury Thomas J. Kyle James Grifin Joseph Costes Earl Birch Howard F. Gross Wineton Rickley Roy Page Prod ‘Micksnoxiz Franke Mo Joby Monaghan Charles Majorang Clyde Adams Paul Martin Rudy Milly Frank Viola Totustown Elizabeth Lillian Singer Swissvale Frank Drobnich Cambria County George Slater N. Bellegernou Gabriel Squiliente Aid Francis Squilaite Mary Kolyac Duquesne John Simite Mo Keespart

Explosion at steel plant restaurant kills boy and injures two

In Youngstown on September 25 a blast at the Paicon plant restaurant of Empire Steel Corp killed 15 year old William Bi fosek and injured two men, John Long 29 night manager was struck by debris and hospitalized. workers dug for over an hour to reach victims. The other injured name not learned.

United Press Youngstown Empire Steel Corporation Willisin Bi “Fosek Rescera

Two Indicted for Extortion In Steubenville Case

Steubenville Ohio September 25 Harley H Been 88 of Toronto Canada drug agent and Win Burton 37 were indicted for extortion. They allegedly took 64 dollars from Mrs Josephine Pelcanno to end a raid on her store after the money was paid the prosecutor claims George was hidden in the store during the payment.

Steubenville Harley H. Been Toronto Dru Win Burton Josephine Pelcanno Jeass George

Family plane to take two girls to college flight

New York sees a private flight as routine as a road trip. Miss Wilhelmina Stich, daughter of George Stich of College Point, will depart from Roosevelt Field with Miss Len Wilkins for Boston to attend Ida College. Leo Katzman serves as air chauffeur piloting the plane.

New York Wilhelmina Stich College Point Lis College Miss Stich George Stich Fourteenth Agenue Hie Aero Supply Manufactring Company Aristo Erst Tukivesa Rijosswell Field Long —Island Boston Len Wilkins Wilkins Avene Ida College Leo Katzman Stich “Air

San Marcial Wiped Off Map By Flood Waters

The town of San Marcial New Mexico 109 miles south of Albuquerque was swept from the map by the Rio Grande flood Only two buildings survived housing 45 residents on upper floors The town with a population over 1000 was devastated with damages expected in hundreds of thousands of dollars as reports trickled in to El Paso by telephone.

United Press Paso Tex Dana San Marcial Albuquerque Rio Grande San Pe el Paso Mr. van Cova Lelie

Five Best Radio Entainments of the Day

Radio listings show WEAR NEG airing the Palmolive hour with Reyelist Quarter and orchestra, Verdi's La Traviata in Malian on WEAR NEG, Dixe chorus presenting negra spirituals on WAXS CBS, The Aba Voyagers on WIZ NBC at 9, and Forty Wathoni Trawlers on WIZ NBC at 9 30.

Reyelist Malian CBS Dixie Chorus NBC

Wet dinner tale links senators to Wall Street hosts

United Press reports a Washington dinner described as a wet occasion hosted by a Wall Street figure for newly elected and re elected senators. Senator Brookhart details under the table drinking while Smoot disputes attendance and the scene draws laughter in the Senate as Howell cites a 1927 prohibition report on hotel drinking in the capital.

Walter Kk. Walken United Press Washington Wall Street Congressional Record Hoover Howell National Capital Brookhart Iowa Nebraska Tiessy Smoot Republicsm Utah Brookfart Fahey New York Senate Lincoln C. Andrews P Witte Common

Novena at St Thomas Opens With Therese Devotion

A novena to St Therese the Little Flower opens Tuesday at St Thomas Church. Services are held morning and evening for nine days with strong attendance. The children's choir participates during morning services and sermons recount the life of St Therese in evening sessions.

Therese St. Thomas Church Wit Te Aasim

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