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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1925
Page
1
Hartford report details trial notes on Shean awaiting a potential reward. Prison term calls for Chapman’s aide crossfire as authorities chase the French crisis grows nearer. Witness accounts describe inmate attitudes and a persistent search for a key figure in the case.
Police Chief Dunkle shot and killed a rabid dog that attacked a local family on Sprite Street after it charged officers. The dog badly frightened residents as the animal lunged at an officer before the gun was used to stop the threat, preventing further bites in the neighborhood.
A fragment notes a death in Moscow with the cause listed as a disease. The report provides minimal readable details including location and time of death but lacks full names or context for a complete summary.
A report from Vactisbury today indicates likely approval of Baldwin bill raising hunting licenses from six to nine dollars. The increase funds forest purchase and management, with the measure moving through Senate stages.
Corry board to hear two petitions on junior high school dances. Advocates urge supervised school parties in the spacious new junior high gym while opponents cite concerns over discipline and safety. Students present their case urging the school as a supervised, central venue for dances and fundraising for the new building.
In Sharon Pennsylvania two masked men robbed Albert Werner, the storekeeper of Shirpsville Avenue, before noon. They tied him with a cloth, gagged him, and escaped with 1250 dollars in cash. Police search for the culprits.
A special meeting of the Graduate Nurses' Association of District No. 7 was held yesterday afternoon in the Corry Hospital superintendent's office. About twenty nurses and superintendents from Erie, Meadville, Warren and Franklin City hospitals attended, with Miss Annie Laurie presiding. After the business session, tea and sandwiches were served by Miss Wichfield, superintendent of the Local Troppital. Attendees included Miss Annie Laurie, Miss Gailey, Sister Aquinas, Miss McNamee, Miss Saverthorn, Eric, Mrs. McClaren, Miss Miller Warren, Miss Wilkin, Miss Stafford Meadville, and Miss Kinch City.
Dorothy Ellingston may be questioned to establish competence at her sanity hearing. A clash in court occurred when she hurled a bottle at Judge McAfee amid attorneys’ probing questions. Prosecution ally Dr. Cattan had a near confrontation with attorney McAtee as chaos stalled the session.
Paris reports that Herriot narrowly survived a Senate confidence vote on the Atsure Lorraine issue as Finance Minister De Monsei faced directors of the Bank of France. The directors warned of resignations if the government did not press the finance bill and debate was expected to be postponed.
Dispatch from Constantinople reports that more than 1,000 Kurdish rebels were fatally hurt and hundreds wounded in heavy fighting with Turkish regulars. A diplomatic communique notes Turkish forces cleared Gyuendii after intense clashes on both sides and that the revolt is not yet quelled despite Kurdish ouster.
Berlin April 8 Former Field Marshal Von Hindenburg today accepted the nomination of the Empire Bloc as its candidate for the presidency of the German republic The empire bloc drawing on rights wing factions chose the WWI hero to succeed Dr Jarres who led the poll taker last month without a majority Foreign Minister Stresemann opposes Hindenburg favoring Jarres but right wing parties including Bavarian People’s Party and the Economic Party support Hindenburg awaiting unanimous coalition backing.
State Police report the alleged victim Anna Sullivan was found in Shamokin and will be brought to Pottsville. She had supposedly fled after a planned setup and escape.
A Corry motorist attempted a pass Monday afternoon near Mooreheadville and collided with a state highway maintenance vehicle. Two highway employees, Vaple and DeLoe, were thrown from the track. Vaple had two broken ribs and DeLoe a dislocated shoulder. Haight, the passing car driver, was charged with reckless driving by a state patrolman Blair.
Governor Pinchiot’s Giant Power Bill was sent to the legislative graveyard when the House Manufacturers Committee indefinitely postponed action on 14 bills from the Giant Power Survey Board. The panel did vote to extend the board for two more years and favored continuing the board’s oversight of regulation and control of the electric industry and giant power companies from coal mines to consumers.
Raffanio Chirichio first avenue grocer and his son Tiank were injured in an automobile crash just outside North East yesterday afternoon. Their Ford delivery truck left the road on a sharp curve and plunged into a stony embankment. Chirichio suffered a facial gash and the son sustained a broken wrist. They were treated by Dr. Fibler in this city. The two were returning to Cory from North East when their car was hit by an approaching vehicle on the curve. The front of their truck was badly damaged.
Chicago voters rejected Mayor William B Dever s plan for municipal ownership of the city transportation system by more than 100000 ballots 51782 votes cast establish a record for contentious contests The plan called for 250000000 to buy all street car lines and the elevated system with a city commission to run operations Suburban Evanston and Oak Park banned Sunday movie bans but allowed some Sabbath films to operate
The report notes that schools will close Thursday for spring vacation and the annual spring events will resume afterward. Also mentioned is a motor trip by Mr. Floyd Dowse, Mr. Robert Muir, and their daughter Jennie to Union City for Lodge No. 2257 P M1 S, with a lunch and a pleasant gathering afterward.
City children under twelve are invited to an Easter egg hunt at Howard's Grave on East Pressant street Saturday at 10:80. St Edward's Cadets and Girls Reserves will supervise with Cadets and Reserves overseeing the event. Organizers will meet at St Edward's Hall Thursday evening to finalize plans and egg donations should be brought to the hall.
Protests by motorists statewide failed to block the emergency gasoline tax measure. The Ways and Means committee backed the Wheeler bill to extend the tax for two years, with the House set to approve. The tax aims to fund highways and township rewards while preserving general fund stability.
A regional broadcast log lists top radio features across stations including CNRO Ottawa WMAQ Chicago and WOC Davenport. Items include Last Words of Christi and The Crucifision, with band performances and recitals noted.
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