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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
1
Storms sweep Texas and Europe suffers May Day turmoil. Tornadoes and extreme weather leave twenty dead and many injured. Emergency hospitals strain as crews aid victims amid widespread destruction.
A New Yorker and three fellow yachtsmen have been missing in Greenland since August. Efforts to locate William Washburn Nie of New York and the crew continue, with wireless reports expected from the Voyager crew. Rescue and search parties, including freight and North Atlantic vessels, press on as hope wanes for the overdue travelers.
Regular Kiwanis Club meeting held at the Digebiod restaurant. Members withheld action on selecting a person to receive the Distinguished Service Medal for the most veritations service during the webs of 1924.
A fragmented OCR listing radio feature slots across multiple stations including WJ? New York WO Schanne and speakers names. Mentions various program times 0:25 PM 7 PM and 4 PM with references to Organ Recitals and concerts. Includes many station call letters like WEAR WOGO WOC WGR and others.
A witness in the Shepherd murder case claims a man offered $5000 to corrupt testimony. The testimony links a plotted bribery to influence the trial of Shepherd, who faces murder charges tied to the death of Billy McClintock. Names include Clark, Stewart, and Cline as figures in the bribery scheme and defense.
A school tax settlement is reached today with the Board of Education finance committee and Tax Collector Genrige Cirpettnett. The Lota city assessment stands at 103000.85, with taxes expected to be collected more rapidly than in prior years.
Workmen digging a canal in Sarasota, Florida uncovered sections of iron from a vessel believed to be an ancient pirate ship. The ship’s remains lie buried in sand and are thought to be over a century old, prompting guards to watch for any loot or precious artifacts washed ashore.
United Press reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and his companion Stella Taylor arrived in Wilmington from New York by car and went to the home of Mr. Harry Raylan. They plan to stay until tomorrow and board the Bevesgarin steamship on May 60 for Pearlce for their honeymoon. They declined to reveal future residence or travel plans beyond this stop.
United Press reports Italian seismologist Prof Raffaele Bordaui, famed for quake forecasts, predicting a new series of seismic disturbances early in May. He cites likely major events at submarine western Pacific bottoms, Central America, Mexico, the Antilles, the Andes, and Asia Minor, with the first quake on May 4 likely of American origin.
State highway patrolmen conducted their weekly operating examinations today. Reports indicate a number of drivers were rejected as tests proceeded this morning. Diehl McCarthy led examinations statewide with Sergt Smoot assisting, focusing on driving tests while motor law violation tests were not yet attempted.
Former appraiser William Coyle’s widow Vera Coyle has been appointed by the Auditor General to fill the expired term as mercantile appraiser for Bris county. She will visit mercantile establishments liable for state tax, requesting cooperation to prepare books and records for appraisal to speed the work.
Frank Lillie representing the Gory Rod and Gun Club planted forty cans of perch stock in Lake Columbus. The fish were shipped from Union City. He also released ringnecked pheasants near Corry, received from the deputy warden at Waterford.
Warrun county wills undertake improvement of the unpaved Bear Lake stretch from Barry Warren highway to Neighteville, joining with the paved Sun to Hear Lake and then to Chautauqua county. State Highways plans include survey crews, levels, and bids for about a mile of improved road linking Wrightsville and Freehold, plus two bridges.
The W B A announces a May party concert at the State Armory featuring Miss Charlotte Hachofner in a solo, Leo Cook in a solo, Costello Ressler in a solo dance, Evelyn Smith athletic exercises, Mrs Casey recitation, Let Scott solo dance, Mrs Lester Strobm solo, and a May pole winding performed by sixteen rose buds. Loclock Roth's orchestra will furnish music. Leaders plan spectator chorus and expect one of their most successful events. Several members travel for visits, including Mrs Roy Rickerson and daughter Doris to Union City and Mr and Mrs FG King of Youngstown, Ohio visiting Warren.
Vice President Dawes plans a nationwide tour this summer to push reforms in the Senate rules. Scheduled stops include Birmingham Alabama in May, then Kentucky Indiana Ohio and other states through September as he seeks support from key senators and the public.
In Berlin on April 30 Germany’s leaders Hindenburg Luther and Stresemann secured a first victory over saboteurs of the proposed mutual security pact. Luther’s speech backed by the President elect and Chancellor defended the plan against ultra nationalist attacks. The pact would bind Germany France Belgium and England to mutual guarantees of safety and non interference. Extreme nationalists attacked the report claiming it concedes Alsace Lorraine forever.
United Press report from Clementon New Jersey describes dam breaks causing floods across towns. Water swept into basements and streets, with injuries and fatalities reported amid overflows from breached barriers.
Northfield Vermont April 9 The Norwich University Cadet Corps numbering about 300 volunteers gathered at chapel to answer President Plumley's call to search for Lyene Old Lucille Chatterton abducted by Earl Woodyard. Lt John McDonald United States Cavalry will command the operation with 2 companies in West Roxbury and Brookfield area nine miles south of Norwich. No trace of the girl or the alleged kidnapper found after days of searching. cadets stand ready to deploy as needed and await further orders.
In Honolulu officials and military leaders prepared for a postwar critique of a sham battle on Oahu. Umpires would ignore black defenders claims they destroyed the United States fleet with bombing planes. Washington would release official findings, though Admiral Coonts noted statements would be issued locally.
The Pitts Intrgh Goal Company announces the closure of five western Pennsylvania mines due to high producing costs. Mines closed include Crescent, California, Euresa, Smithton, Youth Slope, West Newton, Askald No. 2, Fayette Cit, Mansfeld at Carnegie. Only seven plants remain in operation in the district with several others idle or abandoned.
Across Europe authorities headline a wide security push as May Day demonstrations loom. Paris arrests 11 with weapons, Rome seizes two tons of communist literature, Sofia endures daylong battles with casualties, and Cologne plans red blouse checks while Britain vows guarded pass signs.
Emeritus Yale President Anhim Twining Rade denounces prohibition as a mocked infringement of personal liberty. Speaking to a Yale student gathering in New Haven he warns the Eighteenth Amendment threatens future national unity and liberty. He urges vigorous opposition to enforce illegal policy and preserve personal rights.
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