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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
1
United Press reports a car cleaner tied to a mail robbery involving about 120000 dollars in currency. Investigators say the suspect, plus accomplices, packed cash in old mail sacks and shipped funds toward a Treasury diversion scheme in a multi week operation.
Dorothy Billington faces a sanity trial after a dramatic courtroom scene. The youth says she refuses to plead guilty and declares she will not let the case go forward. Spectators describe the tense atmosphere as the trial proceeds with a jury of nine men and three women.
Nellie Palmer died this morning at 66 after a short illness at her home near the Coty Fil Hatchery RP D 4. She is survived by Mrs Mort McCray Warren Ohio Mrs Jeannette Parkhurst widow of their wind Mrs Braise Chase of this city and one brother Frank Palmer of West Spring Great Punseal.
Miss Cecilia Gulliver Tow declined the appointment as community nurse after the Recreation Board proposed shifting the nursing service to Corry General Hospital. The board adopted a resolution placing the nurse under hospital direction at a salary of 150 dollars per month, drawing public criticism for consolidating the service with the hospital rather than keeping it independent.
Senator from Philadelphia introduced an amendment to the state constitution to provide for all age pensions. The joint resolution seeks to overrule a recent Supreme Court decision declaring the old age pension act of 1923 unconstitutional. Mrs. Vare stated the measure aims to address the ruling.
In Chicago on April 1, the defense moves to reopen bail for William D. Shepherd charged with murder after new affidavits and a letter alleging long buried family ties to the McClintock estate surface. State's Attorney Robert Crowe aims to proceed without delay, while civil actions from Oceanside claim a fortune from Sarah Wicking McClintock's estate.
The Quaero club hosted thirteen members for a club meeting at Mrs. A D Cotegravo's home. The program included dramatic readings poetry and a pronunciation text followed by a decorated dinner. The event closed the club's twenty sixth year.
The city plans a two story Indiana limestone passenger station with 50 by 150 feet footprint and massed columns on each side. It will house waiting rooms offices a bar and mail transfer areas and should replace the current structure as a landmark for Corry. Construction expected to start soon with completion targeted by 1920. April Fool.
London April 1 Austen Chamberlain the British foreign minister was questioned in the House of Commons. He said he could not add to the government’s prior statements on the proposed Washington disarmament conference.
United Press report from AARTFORT Conn states Apel Gerd Chipman the burg youth faced murder charges today as defense launches in court. Prosecution argues evidence suffices while defense seeks to save Chapman with witness testimony to come this afternoon.
About 100 to 150 delegates are expected to attend sessions in the High School building as the Northwestern Pennsylvania Arts Association converges this week. Dinner will be served at the Presbyterian church dining hall. The association includes instructors across five to six branches such as general art agriculture music home economics and commercial studies. Superintendent A E Hempstreet reports eighty dinner reservations and anticipates close to a full turnout of delegates.
John J Riley longtime Corre resident dies at home on Spring street after a stroke of possible cause last evening. He came from Brocton Massachusetts eight years ago and worked for the XK Shoe Company as a salesman. A member of Knights of Columbus and Saint Thomas church he is survived by his wife two sons Joseph and J A and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Darrisburg April bill passage reported raising salaries for all state judges. The House vote stood 128 to 140 amid criticism that the measure violates Republican economy principles. Representative Walliams of Tioga condemned it as defective. Representative Sowers of Philadelphia praised it as aligned with President Coolidge's economy policy.
The Chamber of Commerce and merchants of Corry arrange a talk by Parley, a nationally known authority on merchant merchandising, at 8 pm Thursday in the Municipal building auditorium. The speaker is praised for practical, inspiring insight and a long track record across the United States and Canada.
United Press reports the Dodge Brothers Automobile Company has passed from the Dodge widows to Dillon Reed Loeb with Morgan interests opposing. The sale, valued over 150 million, may pave a 50 million plan to merge Packard Hudson and Briggs bodies. Detroit rumors persist as trustees and executives declined to confirm.
Sue Sherchan 16 died after diving into a pool and hitting the tile bottom at night. Her sisters Mary 19 and Alice escaped drowning while attempting a rescue. Sue died at the hospital early today.
The April session of the Harrisburg legislature saw the House push for increased state education funding and related items. Senators Burr Snyder and ey prepared to fight for higher law enforcement and education allocations, while amendments added funds for school subsidies health and retirement programs and trimmed county fair spending. The Senate committee earlier heatedly reviewed the general appropriations bill with calls to restore the full budget.
The York Chicago and Pittsburgh Company asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to build a road of about miles across Pennsylvania. The main line runs 28 miles from Allegien Easino, Pa, with two branches from Pittsburgh to Nortwickley, all to connect New York and Pittsburgh. The project aims to provide a low grade route to expedite traffic and reduce congested lines, according to FA Moliter, the company president. Financing would come from stock sales and other means.
Radio listings show the New York Philharmonia Estra Concert on WE AF New York and multiple stations including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Time references are in the 3:20 PM to 6:46 PM range with central and eastern zone links and various city feeds. The fragmentary schedule notes stations WCCO Minneapolis WNYC New York and Davenport airing organ recitals and trios.
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