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28 Sep 1927
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1927
Page
1
The readable fragments hint at a local event or notice involving persons and places, but essential details are missing. Names and terms appear incomplete, offering little on date, location, or action.
Alfred Martin of Titusville was found unconscious and badly injured in his car on the Pennsylvania Railroad Beadle subdivision tracks west of Avenue A late at night. Edward Savage saw the car on the tracks and helped pull Martin from the vehicle as a train approached. Police and bystanders moved the car to safety, Martin was taken to a hospital with facial injuries, and drunkenness charges were filed.
New York Mayor Jimmy Walker returns from Europe amid fanfare hailed as The Ambassador by locals and newspapers. Crowds gather as Walker steps ashore aboard the Teutonic Trance liner, regaling Broadway with a brief stage bow as producers halt plans to let him speak.
John Ford, 68, brother of Henry Ford, was found dead of heart disease in a vacant house in Dearborn near Detroit. Police say he died shortly after leaving Fordson Council meetings and driving home, after a night of exertion and medical advice against stress. He was not widely known outside his familial ties to the Ford empire.
United Press reports Richard J Reynolds heir to 5 thousand dollars departed New York for a vacation, was traced by private detectives after two weeks of roaming as a traveling salesman. He posed as a drummer to dodge duties, but detectives identified him. He will return to New York today amid talk of royal responsibilities and a spree in Chicago and St Louis dog races.
Willis Beach remains at large as investigators broaden the hunt to remote shacks after attorney Blishy Hedges pled responsibility. Beach is linked to the murder of Dr William Liliendahl, with a $5,000 bond posted as his case unfolds. Mrs Margaret Willienahl, widow, faces public scrutiny as detectives pursue leads in the Woodland area.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports A. W. Ackermith aged 88, a former shurgess of Whitaker, killed in a Stoneboro flour mill accident. While adjusting machinery his clothes caught and he was fatally burned. He had left Whitaker years ago for Stoneboro and the mill run by Sitne horses was involved.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Charles A. Delone’s attorney filed a motion for a new trial in Dauphin County Court related to twelve charges connected with the Commonwealth Trust Company case. A hearing likely to be scheduled for November.
Cambridge Sept. 2 railway officials probe the Cavell igor wreck that killed Joseph Rober 68 of Newark an engineer and P R Alban fireman of Blt and O. The engine and baggage car overturned after the engine left the tracks a brake beam is believed to have fallen from the tracks triggering the crash.
Members of the Corry Public Schools Board and teachers were guests of the Rotary Club for a well staged social at the hotel. Ninety covers were set for an excellent dinner, with performances by local vocalists and accompanist Miss Lucille Murray. Warren superintendent AL Deardorff spoke on In School and Out of School, sharing reflections from his career and retirement to business.
Meyersdale Pa September 28 Edward G Harvey 28 of Oakmont Pa died in Meyersdale hospital after injuries from Friday race. His wheel broke on lap 68 and his car collided with another racer. Survived by wife daughter Samuel and two sisters. His mother died in April in Oakmont crossing accident.
Tonight's five best radio features list performers like Charles Hibbett Sophie Breslau and conductor Fritz Reiner across stations WIZ WEED WEAP and Montreal looped with show times and orchestras. The scrambled text mentions Minneapolis Saint Paul Montreal and a 9 pm start with soprano Mabel Garrison and choirs.
A federal jury in Erie, Pennsylvania, stalled at noon after 25 hours of deliberation in the trial of Dr. I. W. Seip, accused of issuing liquor prescriptions and selling a pint. The jurors sought discharge, but Judge J. P. Schoonmaker denied the request. Four other Brie doctors faced action, with charges against two dismissed.
Albert Westen of Wrightsville settled damages for an Essex sedan wrecked when Westen’s car, allegedly drunk and driving recklessly, struck Miss Allie Mackres’s vehicle near Panama. The Mackres party visited an antique shop when the collision occurred. the Mackres car was badly damaged and a street pole nearly avoided injury. The incident led to police involvement and a settlement the following day.
In Harrisburg Pa on September 28 Dr David P Bookstaker rabbi of the Ghey Sholom temple argues the youth of today are morally as strong as any era and that criticism stems from misunderstanding He says youth symbolize singleminded purpose across morals ethics business and social relations and blames priests ministers rabbis teachers and parents for the misperception.
Sept 28 York Pa firemen battled dense smoke and rising water from a river of damaging liquid, preventing flooding of the Drives district. Oil cars toppled from a dam were quickly controlled and extinguished before reaching shore.
Alfred Sloan Jr, president of General Motors, told auto editors at GM proving grounds that the Ford GM rivalry is not as complex as perceived. He said both brands will pursue different price ranges and markets with Ford targeting mass appeal and GM aiming at higher luxury, including Cadillac. Sloan praised Ford for the concept of low prices and recalled Ford's early support that helped his career.
Erie Pa Sept 28 Twenty nine people including Charles Friedman of Versailles Pa were indicted by a federal grand jury here on charges of conspiring to possess sell transport and manufacture liquor and ownership of twelve large salt shipments funneled through the Pittsburgh district Prohibition agents presented evidence detailing how the ring operated.
Chicago reports near freezing temperatures in parts as officials say the cold wave from the Rocky Mountain region will arrive midweek in a milder form. Forecasts had predicted a stronger plunge, but adjustments reflect a tempered easing of the blast across the midwest by midweek.
Navy leaders respond to Rear Admiral Magruder's attack while Congress may boost officer quotas and academy appointments. White House and Navy officials defend strength, deny plans for major reorganization, and consider economy measures.
Mrs. P. W. Vaughn of Indiana suffered painful but not serious injuries after tripping on basement stairs at the Presbyterian Church last evening. She was visiting her mother on West Pleasant Street when the fall occurred during a farewell reception for Mrs. Keim. She received bruises to the face, shoulders, arms and legs and was kept overnight at the Tiffany residence.
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