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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1925

Page

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Foresee Long Contest Over Jury Picking

United Frost reports a long contest over jury selection in Chicago. The defense, led by Willing Scott Stewart, seeks extensions as the case against prisoner Julia Shepherd moves to court. Readers note that many people do not read the papers.

United Frost Chicago Willy McClinetock Tridge TW Lynch Woll Scott Ipry Teynelt Julia Shepherd Priso Einer Shepherd

Cities adopt daylight saving amid nationwide switch

The article notes many cities, including New York and Philadelphia, moving to daylight saving time. It describes the shift as effective Sunday morning with clocks set forward, allowing earlier receipt of stock reports and market actions.

New York Philadelphia York Pitta Tireltals Aun Howe

Flittner Opens New Market Wednesday

Theobald Flittner will open a new rat market on West Main Street Wednesday, featuring modern fixtures and full refrigeration and cold storage. Mitcher handles pastries and groceries, with a complete line of meat and grocery items, in a store once occupied by George's.

Theobald Flittner West Main Streee Flitner Kihawn Mitcher George's Huiniom

Corry Resident Denied Divorce in Local Court

Leonard Howard of Corry failed to obtain a divorce from Celia Ordell, despite testimony that he believed his wife was intimate with two other men. The court refused to grant the divorce and ordered no further action.

Apel Celia Ordell Leonard Howard Corry Ivares

Mason Sees Danger of New War in Election

United Press reports from New York on April 27 that German voters including women backed the rise of Paul von Hindenburg to the presidency, signaling that wartime patriotism and military hero worship endure in Germany and warn of a renewed drive for world domination when conditions favor it.

Mason United Press NW York Germany Mindenburg Land of Gay Jorde Rhine Hindentuare Terdlay Patherland

Antler Hotel Closed After Police Action

Mrs Dan Cachivas departed the city and Antler Hotel on Wat Main Street was sealed by police after a shooting disturbance. Authorities reported the closure complete, padlocks were set, and City Solicitor Blaine Bincaid pledged active steps to keep the establishment shut.

Kincaid Dan Cachivas Pieht Porter Antler Wat Main Street Caphivas Attm Erie County Tivrwst Tarek Nick

Two Carnegie Banks Close Doors Today

United Press reports Carnegie, Pennsylvania saw the First National Bank of Carnegie and Carnegie Trust Company fail to open. Police guarded entrances as notices cited closures. J A Bell, president of both institutions, commented on voluntary shuttering amid inquiries by state officials in Harrisburg.

United Frees Carnegie First National Bank of Carnegie Carnegie Trust Company Sivastory John A. Belliof Curegie Harrisburg Peter G Camsron Pittsburgh Trust Ca First National Bank Bankshall Tim Department of Bank Mig J. Av Bell

Farewell Services For Salvation Army Officers

Farewell services for Ensign and Mrs. John Brunner, longtime Salvation Army leaders in the city, were held last evening at the Army Grades with broad attendance. Local officials and civic groups lauded their three years of service, noting improvements at the citadel, furnace installation, new auditorium seats and lighting. The couple depart for Of City, to be followed by Captain and Mrs Burnell of Homestead.

Ensign John Brunner Salvation Army Advisory Board James "Et Wright Alexander D. A. Millstrom M. L. Browny Rotary J. A. Martin He Maiisterial Association Ensim Ani Bruner Yauing Peoples Jaken

Murray Olds Shows Rapid Improvement

Murray Olds, injured ten days ago at the Hotel Touriane in Boston, shows marked recovery and may soon be well enough to return home. Mrs M R Olds and Mrs K W Olds reported to be improving. the Corry driver’s condition is improving enough for home recovery planned later this week.

Murray Olds Boston M. R. Olds K. W. Olds Mein Tels

Development of Le Bouef Gardens Near Waterford Progresses

Development Le Bouef Gardens near Waterford progresses with contracts for over thirty cottages this season. Schinberg and Fries of Philadelphia acquired several hundred acres south of Waterford and divided the plot into over three hundred lots, with at least thirty eight lakefront homes planned this year. Traffic and street infrastructure work is under way and an artificial lake is planned with construction slated to begin Wednesday. Local residents and travelers through southwestern Pennsylvania are buying lots, aiming for early cottages and future development.

LeBouel Gardens Waterlond Waterford Schinberg and Fries Philadelphia Iota Ander Praverent Erie Pennsylvania

G A R Post 70 Holds 3000th Consecutive Meeting

Seven Civil War veterans of Post 70 G A R met for the organization s 3000th consecutive weekly meeting. The group has maintained weekly gatherings since its founding, with a quorum always present and no cancellations. Members attended a dinner hosted by the Woman s Benevolent Society.

Post 70 G. A R Comrades Caster Harrington Farnham Bell Bartle Wight Wilson G. A. R. Post

Five Best Radio Features Listed Across Major Stations

A listing of diverse radio programs across stations WAAL Cincinnati WIZ New York KDKA East Pittsburgh and WEAF New York WEAF and others. Programs include University of Cincinnati Band Glos Chiera Glee Club light opera and Gypsy Orchestra with scheduled times in Eastern Daylight Time.

WCAB Pittsburgh Baseetn Gypsy Orchestra

Vote on Columbus Bond Issue Tuesday

Aulus taxpayers will decide on a 4,500 school bond to cover district indebtedness from remodeling and to furnish funds for upkeep until transfer to the new district. A taxpayers meeting is held tonight to explain the proposal and its necessity, with voters urged to participate at regular polling places tomorrow.

Aulus Solinal Columbs Kehoe GwaShip Ciseiak Taxpayers of Columbus Columbus

Owners Close Mines With Union Workers

In New Philadelphia Ohio on April 27, the operating union car lings report a Pittsburgh Coal Company move toward closing a site affecting 69 mines and their union workforce. One owner cites inability to compete with online help as the reason, noting costs 25 percent higher than rivals.

United Press New Philadelphia Carlings Ohio Pittsburgh Coal Company Locking Valley Chin Bar

Five Workmen Die in Westmoreland Mine Explosion

West Newton Pa April 27 five workmen were killed when a gas explosion wrecked the Westmoreland Coin mine at Millgrove near here Rescue squads from the Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh found the bodies of those entombed early today The explosion occurred at the mine entrance as men replacing forms for concrete work were at the shaft mouth The dead are Asher Dean 60 single Earl Ruper 24 single Mitte Socranate 50 married Andrew Poll 40 married Thomas Oskowits 60 married The mine was a new drift operation and the blast sent dense smoke hindering rescue efforts

West Newton Westmoreland Coal Company Millgrove Bureau of Mines Pittsburgh Westmoreland Sney Killeil Alantracking Dewn Siknaler

Rummage Sale Proves Overwhelmingly Successful

The Children s Aid Society reported over three hundred dollars raised at a rummage sale held recently at the rooms once occupied by James J. Wight on North Center street. Organizers thanked all who assisted and urged families to start collecting items for next year s sale, with proceeds to support city work.

Children's Aid Society James J. Wight North Center Street

Heavy losses to farmers from infected cattle

In Concord township many farmers report heavy losses after cattle testing revealed widespread bovine tuberculosis. Two State Agriculture agents conducted tests across Wayne and Union townships, with broader suffering tied to reduced prices, high auction costs, and herd culling. Some districts fare better than Concord, but overall dairymen face a grim outlook and smaller herds.

Concord Township Congo Township State Department of Agriculure Vetraill Whitthelo Dame Convard Agricultural Department Wayne Union Townships

Rum Runners Shot in Early Morning Coast Guard Chase

Two rum runners were shot and four others captured after a speedboat seized off Norton's Point. A $50,000 motor launch and $4,000 worth of liquor were seized. Wounded suspects were taken to Staten Island hospital, and several identified themselves as John Swift and Morris Bernstein of New York. Elizabeth Roxers, Allegheny College student, returned to Meadville after a weekend visit.

Coney Island Tivo Norton's Point Nortons Staten Teland Hospital John Swift Morris Bernstein New York

Fear Election Means Return Of Monarchy

Berlin reports that Paul von Hindenburg won the German presidency with about 11 million votes, ahead of Wilhelm Marx, amid fears presses and officials express about a slide toward militarism and renewed conflict. The result sparks concern in allied capitals and among observers over plans by the Nationalists to sustain the monarchy and advance rearmament.

Hindenburg United Press Tishl Marshal Fangor Faedenburg Germ Germany Gersmaiz Wilhelm Maixsiusl Duwlenburg Ate Ter Potsdam Empire Jsaiser Doorn Hindenbure France Evening Star Europe Washington Obo Thasimani Withem. Marx Berlin Paul von Hindenburg Republic Wilhhelm Marx Thaelmann von Hindenburg Reichstag Luther Bure

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