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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1925

Page

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Pear Aged Man Perished in Big Swamp on Farm

A local farmer, an elderly man, disappeared near his home and was later found dead in a swampy area. Mayor Eastman of Union City organized a large search party of over one hundred people from nearby towns including Vinton City. About twenty five automobiles transported gear for the hunt. The search, led by Mityun Enituan, focused on the wooded region near the farmer’s residence where relatives fear he may have been overwhelmed.

Eastman Union City Blosinfield Township Guy Abent Scott Wey Liu GidNily Hur Albert Wilson Pare Vinton City Sient Charles Kjustman Jmol Wilkon Bluce

Coolidge Urges Economy in Broad Plea for All

President Coolidge made a sweeping appeal for economy in personal, business, and government life during a visit to the Women’s World Fair in Washington. He warned against rigid occupations and Soviet influence, arguing sound policy favors reducing public debt, freeing capital for production, and cheaper goods so people may consume more. His talk followed the fair’s opening ceremony and highlighted a carefully staged fund-raising display.

Wasifington Crescent Conldge Chenya Egast Mes Coolidge

Nomination Rejected by Senate Refused by Pinchot

Harrisburg April 11 Henry Scutterald whose nomination was rejected by the Senate was reappointed by Governor Pinchot to the Public Service Commission. John G. Hopwood, secretary, said the governor contends he had the authority to appoint. A meeting with three members lacked quorum for Monday.

Tarrisburg Henry Scutterald Senate Guy Pinchop Pabiie Service Commission John G. Hopwood Béutrerald Topwond

Shooting affray at National Bank leaves three dead in St Louis

In St Louis the bank lobby scene sparked a fatal street firefight. Two unidentified men and a patrolman were killed as a three-way gun battle erupted near the National Bank on April 8. Patrolman David Mohler died after being wounded.

United Pros ST. Louis Birt National Bank Diesel Jucchellnn Ans Vul Tervasion David Mohler Moller

Recovery of Murray Olds Expected After Fall

Murray R Olds, a well known citizen, lies seriously injured from a fall at the Turks hotel in Boston. Relatives report no skull fracture but say he has a broken arm and was semi conscious, with his wife and parents at his bedside.

Wntil Oon Tolay Mhierry R. Olds Tourkine Borton L. W Olds Hoxton Murrayud Olde Fillen Dyer

Bulgarian revolt gains ground in Bulgaria dispatches report

From Sofia and London reports April 18 say the anti regime uprising is expanding with clashes between Bulgarian troops and insurgents. In the Aegean port area of Varna Belico insurgents seized arms and ammunition. regulars and Macedonian forces clashed near border regions with Yugoslavia and Greece. insurgents claim stronghold attempts at Stara Zagora were repelled. A separate Bulgarian capital dispatch reports a Svetikral Cathedral bombing killed 160 people. Troops guard Sofia streets amid ongoing unrest.

Proes Trieste Bulgaria Sofin Aigfeich Viena Belico Odexea Ternpva’ ix Jugoslavia Greece Stara Zagora London Svetikral Sola Safin

Barr Hopes of Gubernatorial Post

State Senator C. M. Barr of Pittsburgh today announced he may seek the Republican nomination for governor in 1080 if conditions warrant. He aims to align with Senator F. W. Stites of Montgomery County and consider a joint bid contingent on a gubernatorial race decision.

Pres Pittsburgh C. M. Barr Axpinwall Barr F. W. Stites Montgomery County

Cardinal Dougherty Plans One Pilgrimage to Remeson

United Frew reports Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia says today he will undertake a single pilgrimage to Remeson aboard the French liner.

United Frew New York Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia Remeson

Minstrel Show Promises Real Entertainment at High School

The V. P. W. stage troupe staged its annual minstrel show at the High School auditorium next week with three acts. Harold Smith of Union City appears in a blackface monologue, Budd Clark violinist, and Clyde Weir Bob Shiels Clifton Weber James Wright provide solos and ensemble pieces. Tickets are available through Veterans post members and Condra's, with Wednesday and Thursday performances selling well. Milan Waller directs the production with Miss Bloor Gorton assisting as accompanist.

Harold Smith Union City Budd Clark Clark Alia Vstal Endaien Tom Condra Milan Waller Bloor Gorton i

Three Arrests After West Main Street Brawl

Early this morning three arrests were reported by city authorities after a drunken clash on West Main Street. Casey Jones, Roses Wilson, and Kid Cool lay were charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct. All paid fines of ten dollars plus costs. Wilson and Cool lay posted bail, while Jones faced possible ten days in jail. Local residents claimed Jones was beaten during the melee.

Selse West Main Street Casey” Jones Roses Wilson Coolays Porter Wilson Cooler Jones

Woman's screams rout assailant in Pittsburgh shop

In Pittsburgh Emma Charookon, 20, screamed as Joseph O'Donnell grabbed her in front of a cleaning and dyeing shop where she works. He fled but was arrested as a suspicious person, held on $9,000 bail for further questioning. Miles Chaysokon witnessed the encounter.

United Press Pittsburgh Emma Charookon Joseph O'Donnell O'Donnell Winder Miles Chaysokon

Measles Increase and Varied Disease Report in County

Health Officer Dunkle reports one measles case in the city while chickenpox cases are mild and under quarantine. Measles cases concentrate in the Mill Greek district and mumps spread across the county with no fatalities or severe illness, doctors say. German measles are the milder form and under control, with no district concentration.

Dunkle den Cakan K. 0. Mitter Rohnty Heilth Milleauld

Corry Company to Build Coal Bunkers

The Corry Company will start Monday on building coal tankers at the Lorry Jamestown Manufacturing plant after securing the contract. It also works on road improvements from North Center Street to the Corry Water Supply pump station, using slag and tar to resurface the stretch and maximize access during the project.

Corry Company Lorry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation North Center Street Corry Water Supply Company Nateral Rand

Indict Klansman on Murder Charge in Indiana

In Indianapolis on April 18, David Stephenson former leader of the Ku Klux Klan unit in Tadiana was indicted by Marion County grand jury on first degree murder charges in the death of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Also charged were co‑defendants Warl Klenck and Earl Gentry for kidnapping and murder following a midnight ride from Indianapolis to Hammond where Oberholtzer was poisoned. The indictment cites Stephenson and others refused medical aid after she took poison in a Hammond hotel.

United Press Indianapolis David Stephenson Grama Dragon Ku Klux Klan Tadiana Marion County’ Grand Jury Madge Oberholtzer Warl Klenck Earl Gentry Miss Oberholtzer Tndianapolis Hammond India Stephen ‘Am Stephenson

Local visit notes and weekend travel gossip

Miss Josephine Sampy and Mrs W. J. Jingame visited relatives before heading to Olean. Robert Cramer arrived from Jamestown to see his daughter and relatives on route to Brie for the weekend. Mrs Helen Cullen Smit traveled to Erie for a weekend with Mr and Mrs DeMillo. Miss Clara Fox of Jamestown will spend the weekend with Market Myers on East Wayne Street. Dr and Mrs Nival of Chicago paid a city visit with Mrs Vern Smith. she returned home via Erie.

Josephine Sampy Ruth Jingame Olean Robert Cramer Jamentown Helen Cullen Smit Erie Mre DeMi&i Plara Fox Jamestown Mos Market Myers Wayne Street Mre Ti Nival Chicago Gister Vern Smith Weir Vie Erie

Contract Let For Pittsfield Road

The Highway Department awarded civil contracts on 21 state routes including Warren County Route 89 Pittsfield Township. Furness and Tower of Dieati N. won the Pittsfield segment for about 24,200 dollars. Public works progress reported by United Press.

United Pres Warrieburg

Murder Motive Eludes Meadville Murder Probe

In Meadville on April 1 authorities report slow progress in solving the Mercer County murder of William Locke near Hartstown. They cite an apparent surprise attack, a shotgun fired through the car window, and theories including a debtor killing or mistaken identity amid a history of threats and night marauders in the Hartstown area.

Meadville William Locke Mercer County Hartstown Crawford County Locke Hirslay Impshing Comicane Locke J Greenville Farrell Green Ville

Munding Found Guilty of First Degree Murder

George Sunding riding master was found guilty of first degree murder for shooting his common law wife Julia Able Douglass. The jury sentenced him to twenty two years in prison and defense attorney Charles W. Hadley filed for a new trial in Clarence Darrow's absence.

United Press Wheaton George Sunding Julia Able Douglass Munding Clarence Darrow Charles W. Hadley

Dirigible Fugatto Bermuda Delayed Again

From Los Angeles to Bermuda the dirigible Fugatto was postponed due to unfavourable winds and weather. Capt. George W. Steele ordered the mission after meteorological charts showed bad conditions between the point and Bermuda. Officials said every effort would be made to depart at five o'clock with a definite announcement expected later Sunday morning.

Ey Unieg Lakemarst Los Angeles Bermuda Westher George W. Steele

Schwab Central in War Contract Legal Battle

A cross suit pits the U S government against Bethlehem Steel and four subsidiaries over wartime ship construction costs. Charles M Schwab, chairman, is accused of involved actions, while Schwab defends his role and cites his Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation duties. Hurley and Colby fault the government for challenging Schwab’s integrity.

United Press New York Bethlehem Steel Corporation Philadelphia Bethlehem Corporation United States Schwab Edward M. Hurley Shipping Board Bainbridge Colby Hurley Chicago Wilson Colby Spenl Wilsix

Socialists in Accord on Major French Issues

Paris April 18 The Painleve government avoids expected Socialist opposition as deputies announce unity on all major questions including the Gna nci project wheat budget and military service They will not demand a capital levy in the brutal sense Instead they urge the government to adopt Socialist ideas where feasible to support the new regime in the Chamber of Deputies

Herriot United Press Paris Painleve Chamber of Deputies Socialist Deputies Gnancsi

Erie County Courts Busy With Adoptions

Erie County courts report a surge in adoption petitions. From January 1 to now zero children were adopted through petitions before Judges Uriah P. Rogister and William By Hart. Most petitioners involve infants from Corry Hospital with attorney Donald Smith of Corry. Many infants end up in homes far from Erie, across the country and into Canada. Investigations precede court approval to ensure placements are safe and suitable.

Erie Erie County Uriah P. Rogister Walliam Hirt Corry Hoxpital Donald Smith Corry Gulf of Mexico

Babe Ruth Improves After Surgery at St Vincent’s

New York report says Babe Ruth is recovering nicely after yesterday’s operation at St Vincent’s hospital. Dr George King notes a small fever and mild pain but expects gradual improvement. He cannot estimate when Ruth will leave bed or return to games.

Babe Ruth United Press New York St Vincent's Hospital George King King Ésely Ruth

Seven months of intrigue bared by bank blast

Bulgarian turmoil erupts after a cathedral bombing ending a seven month wave of assassinations. Officials cite Moscow plots and Vienna backed groups aiming to topple the regime. The blast wounded many, including cabinet members, amid blame on communists and external intrigue.

United Press Soriay Apa Svetikral Bulgaria Teodor Alesandroff Moscow Borix Constantine Georkehiel Bullesata Catafalque George Ihlet Vienna I Bulgaria Austria

Five Best Radio Features Across Stations Tonight

Atlantic City WRG hosts 9 PM Eastern program featuring Princeton Glee Club at Old North Church marking 180th anniversary with remarks from Vice President Dawes and others. WEAP in New York airs 1 PM Eastern concert by Vincent Lopes Orchestra. WSAI Cincinnati schedules midnight central broadcast by the Vincent Lopes ensemble. WLS Chicago lists a 7 40 PM central show from National Barac.

WRG Atlantic City Princeton WEZ Springheld Easteer Old North Church Paul Revere Dawes WEAP New York Vincent Lopes WSAI Cincinnati WSAT

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Coolidge Pinchot United Murray Olds W. Olds Corry-Jamestown Contrast KLAN Pittsfield Road Dirigible Fugatto Bermuda Charles M. Schwals Veil Hospital WLS
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