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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1925

Page

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Final Arguments in Montana Senator Trial Echoes Across Court

Fourteen entrapped miners face death burden in court as final arguments unfold. Senator Walsh appeals for colleague by proxy while defense contends the prosecution failed to prove key testimony. Jury deliberations loom as judge prepares instructions and witnesses face cross examination.

Montana Walsh Great Balus Mont Burton K Whorler Mayy Yoniklit Ati Grneye Washington Scandful i Momine Joh L. Slayers Aiey Wheeler

W A Clark Left Art Collection Valued At 3 Million

New York dispatch reports the Metropolitan Museum of Art plans to transfer the William A Clark art collection valued at about 3 million dollars to the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington. Met trustees believe the will’s provisions would disrupt the museum’s scientific arrangement and historic development. they oppose the Clark bequest under current terms.

Metropolitan Museum Corcoran Gallery Capital New York Tell Mugen Khirtate Wiliam A. Charl Snaton Clark Wat Tha Swier Telleptlang Ani Ligue Tapeatrick

Little Riley child dies at nine months old in city home

Mary Blighbeth, three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kiln, died this morning about nine oclock from convulsions at the family home 88 West Main Street. The body was taken to the Newale aunt Mek John Moeley 004 West Measant Street, and funeral services will be held Sunday at the home to be announced later. Survived by parents and two brothers James and Edward.

Mary Blighbeth John Lome Wist Main Street Mek John Moeley West Measant Street Javle Edward

Cincinnati Club President Charged Under Federal Warrant

Garry Fierrmann president of the Cincinnati National League Baseball Club faced federal charges for illicit possession of words arranged prior to a final suit as a commissioner approved a 500 bond.

United Prom

Four Die In Lake Erie Storm Near Port Stanley

Four men aboard a small power boat were lost in a Lake Erie storm near Port Stanley Ontario. A report from Cleveland stated that a body identified as George Kriggs of Windsor was picked up by a fishing boat. The crew included Frank Payne of Port Stanley, engineer, Bert Butcher of Port Stanley owner of the Graff, and a man from Cleveland. The Ada May Belle freighter departed Cleveland Sunday and was to arrive back later the same day.

United Prous Port Stanley Gwen Seyre Stmelay Lake Hide Cleveland George Kriggs Windsor Frank Payne Bert Butcher Graff Ada May Belle

Addressing Students of H Son Citizens Camps

My L B Hinges of Yrle, ex Coast Artillery officer, spoke to High School students about Citizens Military Training Camps. He urged large youth turnout for summer camps near Baltimore, outlining paid training, hiking, baseball, football, shooting, boxing, tennis, movies, weekend trips, and patriotic aims under government plans.

Yrle Coast Artillery Regular Army Citizens Military Hik Marsiing Yuri Ty Baltimore

Minstrels Draw Large Crowd In Corry Benefit Night

A sizable audience enjoyed another minstrel show last night presented by Milan Waller in Corry. The program featured Harold Smith, Charly Keating, and James Weight, with strong chorus numbers and lively interludes, proceeds benefiting the Veterans post.

Alehoed Ollo Harold Smith Union City Monty Aketel Duilhardt Jonged Charly Keating Spain Yi Manger Milan Waller Porvian Ware

A Tip by Radio Delights Murcing School Audience

An enjoyable entertainment presented by a refined group to a large audience at Murcing School East South street. The throw abi play was splendid and well received with many attendees listed among the performers and supporters. A repeat performance is planned this evening at Columbus with Mrs John Boland Jr directing the Melo Rama production.

Fine Caste Murcing School East South Street Jamon Nicholy Ax Me Martha Lawrence Mow Gayl John Boland William Webb Hire. Serdifur Wests William Zoper Rastons Howard Loveland Mini Ruby Mont Jough Lottie Carver H. Loveland Anna Newbury Jacke Lynn Thanestun John Boland, Jr Columbus

Hundreds of Communists Slain in Sofia Report

British MP Josiah Wedgwood reports from Sofia that about six thousand Communists were arrested by Monday night and around 250 murdered. He accuses the Bulgarian government of torture, body disposal difficulties, and a crackdown by police secret units after the Cathedral explosion, noting fascists arming nationwide and aid from the British legation and travelers.

United Pros London Sofia Josiah Wedgwood Manchester Guardian Wedgwood Zankok Bulgaria

Contest Grows For County Judge Davis Vs Rossiter

Interest is mounting in the county judge race as M Levant Davis launches a campaign to oppose incumbent A P Rossiter. Analysts expect a spirited contest with organized backing forming countywide and real campaigning ahead. Davis pledges a dignified approach and impartial enforcement of the law, signaling a tough battle for the seat.

M. Levant Davis Wttorney A.P Rossiter Davis Judge Rossiter Jude Deng

New Officers Named by Epworth League

A meeting of the Epworth League at the First Methodist Episcopal Church elected officers for the coming year. Irene Jordan was named president with Leona Reed as first vice president and Sarah Wilson as second vice president. Other officers include Mrs Walter Rhodes as fourth vice president Dorothy Purdy as fifth vice president Lyle Durham as treasurer Leona McKay as pianist Lawrence McCray and Mrs Harold Matteson as ushers. A guest party then departed for Spring Creek.

Mpworth League First Methodist Episcopal Church Mas Irene Jordan Leona Reed Sarah Wilson Walter Rhodes Dorothy Purdy

Stolen Mail Sacks Found Burned Near Cambridge

Postal inspectors investigated robberies at Cochranton and Cambridge. Two Cambridge mail sacks burned along Trench Greek banks near Blystone Junction were found with burned letters. Stolen bags carried first class mail from Erie to Cambridge Springs with potential registered letters. About $10 in cash stolen at Cochranton. Postmaster notes robbers fled before taking stamps and extra field goods.

Cochranton Crawford County Olagy Cambridge Blystone Junction Carbridge Cochignton Hly Atone Junction Silso Erie Cambridge Springs Laxwanes Room Fleming Wale

WCTU Raises Day Enforcement Fund In State Campaign

The WCTU held a meeting at Mrs. Mary H Shuss's home to organize a fundraising drive for the 18th Amendment enforcement in Pennsylvania. Members agreed to contribute money, with a little over half of the $2400 expected from Pennsylvania collected in 1924 already raised. remaining funds to arrive in months, soliciting townspeople to support the effort through a treasurer.

W. CT WGT, OU Pennylvania Pinichat Pennsylvania Corry Mans Ella George Mace W. Ctu Bluchy E. Sitler W. L. Durham

Erie Plans Fast Service to New York

Hearings on the Erie Nicklas Pinte merger resume before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington. Fast passenger trains may route over the old main line to avoid congestion on the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys, with Meadville, Erie, and Kent division lines noted as options. Reliable authority estimates time savings on the New York Chicago run, guiding decisions.

Erie Meadville

Rum Runners and Dry Agents Engage in Spectacular Battle

A clash at Margate City bay end involved 12 rum runners and prohibition agents using an airplane and a machine gun. One rider was killed? two boats used for smuggling were sunk, 107 cases seized, eleven men escaped, and one wounded man captured.

Atlantic Dis Bay End Union Avenue Margate City

Local Stores Plan Wednesday Half Holiday Closure

Local grocers meat dealers and other merchants discuss a Wednesday afternoon closing program starting in May linking to a weekly half holiday. Barbers already close Wednesday afternoons year round and clothiers may join in June. Some Jamestown merchants propose shifting to Saturdays to enable weekend trips.

Merchants of Jamestown

Strange Automobiles Add More Mystery In Murder Case

Two strange automobiles were seen near the site of William Locke’s murder in Crawford County. Myers and JC Collins of Esonville report spotting the cars while returning from Gresaiville, saying the vehicles appeared to wait then move off after a distant noise. Authorities work to identify car owners to shed light on the case.

William Locke Westar Crawford Poe Myers JC Collins Esonville Renari Gresaiville Improvert Road Hartstown Cary Wood Pace Myurr Arid Collins

Probing Fatal Mishap Involving Well Known Actor

United Press reports actor Carl W. Lynn of the Diwan Girl company died in a Toronto hospital after a party at Fern Edward hotel. He suffered a fractured skull and died after his condition worsened, with Chief Coroner Gratiani ordering an investigation. Mrs. Della Trait returned home, and TF Wright departed for Buffalo on a later visit.

United Press Toronto Carl W. Lynn Diwan Girl Company Fern Edward Tyna Gratiani Della ‘Trait Unon City TF Wright Lord Buffalo

Big Dirigible Los Angeles Returns From Bermuda

The navy dirigible Los Angeles landed at Lakehurst after a 20 hour 43 minute return from Bermuda, six and a half hours overdue due to head winds and storms. Captain George W. Stie described climbing to altitudes up to 2000 feet and crossing Cape Hatteras near thunderstorms, with 58 crew aboard.

United Prose Lakehurst N. J Los Angeles Bermuda New Ber Sinda George W. Stele Hamilton Harbor Ain Hiro Cape Hatteras

Quake Shakes South Massachusetts Coast Cities

An apparent short duration earthquake rocked several Massachusetts towns along Buzzards Bay including New Bedford Wareham North Rochester Carver Marion Martha's Vineyard Falmouth Fairhaven East Freetown and Acushnet Police reported dishes toppled from shelves and sleepers awakened Wareham chief Elwell Smith called it like a blasting of rock lasting moments The New Bedford station clocked the shake at 2 55 a m local time

United Press New Bedford Mass Buzzards Bay Soutthern Massachusetts New Dedford Wareham Rochester Carver Marion Martha’ Vinevari Falmouth Pair Haven East Freetown Acustnet Elwell Smith Warehiny New Bedford Police

Heat wave to break tonight with storms forecast

The heat advisory notes the heat wave gripping the region will continue through today but likely be broken this evening by thunderstorms. Western Pennsylvania saw record highs up to 87 degrees with one heat prostration reported as relief begins with a low pressure area over the upper Mississippi valley and Great Lakes bringing clouds northeastward.

Pennsylvania Mississippi Valley Great Lakesterson

Miners Trapped as Fire Engulfs Heela Mine Shaft

In Wallace Idaho on April 24 a fire trapped fourteen miners at the Heela mine complex ten miles northeast of Burke. Rescue crews forced into the shaft faced thick smoke. air pumps ran to sustain the air supply while crews worked to reach those at the 1000 and 2000 foot levels. One miner survived. remaining details about the fire and rescue progress were unclear.

United Press Wallace Idaho Burke Idaho Miles Horkh Tere Ulate Howi AUS A. i Jastue

Rummage Sale Closes Saturday Night at Wright Store

Children’s Aid Society officers report the rummage sale near North Geviter Street will end Saturday night. Many items offered at extremely low prices must be sold to support the society’s charitable work aiding the needy. public help and donations are urged.

Children's Aid Society Republic Wright Geviter Street Children’s Aid Society

Prest on Pryor Arrested for Blackmail in Erie

Preston Pryor, a noted Erie dry agent, is held on blackmail charges after prohibition agents raided the home of Tosph Mot Kewier and recovered 200 dollars alleged as protection money. Pryor, tied to the state prohibition unit, is held on a $1,000 bond.

Preston Pryor Erie Preston 5 Pryor Corme Prohibition Tosph Mot Kewier State Prohibition Unit Enon

Five Best Radio Features Across Cities Tonight

Radio listings show Wz New York and Buss eri Women’s Glee Clute at 8:10 PM, KSD St Louis at 8:10, Cetay oyal City Chih Glee Cub LX at 4 PM, KLX Dakdand 4 PM Pacific, and WTIC Hartford 9:10 PM with Hartford Choral.(WaP Washington 9 PM) Minutes vary by station and feature program plans include paid in full.

New York Busseri Women's Glee Clute Ksd St.Lowe Cetayoyal City- Chih Glee Cub Dakdand Pacific KLX WTIC Hartford Basteem Hartford Choral WAP Washington Minas Temple Shrine

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.A. Clark Riley Fear Lake Erie H. Son Citizens’ Camps Col. Burgess RADIO P. Rossiter Epworth League Sharon Youngstown Crawford King Edward Hotel West Indies TW. Masterson TG Pox D. Smith Dunkirk Morney Iair Erie Dry Agent
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