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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1925
Page
1
City council approves a rate increase for water utility customers amid disputes over monopoly control. First monthly bills reflect a 25 percent or more rise, with many households facing new charges around two to four dollars extra, prompting criticism of the water monopoly and calls for restraint.
Radio listings detail tonight's prime features across multiple stations including WEAF WOR WIZ WRO WEY and WAM. Programs cover Goldman Band concert Philharmonic orchestra and municipal opera with times ranging from 8:25 PM to midnight Eastern Daylight Time.
Reports from Corry and Erie indicate flights carrying mail to Company A at Mount Gretna were postponed as showers threatened to cancel the aerial delivery. Letters and packages were packed for the guardsmen, with Mayor L Alexander sending congratulations to the unit for its encampment showing.
The William A Clark art collection, previously refused by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, was unanimously accepted today by the Corcoran Gallery of Art trustees in Washington. Clark, who died recently in New York, owned the Clark property north of the city.
Harrisburg August 1 In a historic move 2345 salary checks totaling 5136477 were mailed to district treasurers in all 2L counties to be distributed by the county superintendents after missing addresses delayed delivery. State Treasurer Samuel S Lewis urged timely August payments noting past district borrowing to cover teacher salaries.
Enthusiasm grows for the Chautauqua week in Corry. The ticket committee, led by chairman Weir and district captains, plans a robust sale with advance agent Cochran from Swarthmore Circuit outlining a strong program. Guarantors and fans rally, with ward captains named for each district.
Funeral rites for Bryan death at Arlington marked by floral tributes and simple services. Rev. Steath and Rev. Birmingham led prayers as Georgi Birmingham spoke at the graveside. Bryan and wife mourners watched from a distant limousine as the casket was lowered. Military escort played as the burial concluded.
Atlantic City New Jersey August 1 United States Senator George H Moses of New Hampshire chairman of the Joint Postal commission predicted a reduction in postal rates at the next session of Congress He said the commission has produced more fear than light but expressed confidence that information obtained will lead to a complete revision of postal rates by the next Congress The present rates were set hastily after the postal pay raise and were intended as temporary.
August 1 report from Orange New Jersey states Charles Capawana was arraigned for the murder of Mrs. Agnes Wickham of West Orange. The victim was found bruised and mutilated in a secluded farm spot. Capawana pleaded not guilty and reportedly told police Wickham, intoxicated, had fallen and struck her head on a curb.
bandits swooped down on the Betsy Ross Inn at Atco breaking in the cash register of 175 dollars. they shot the lights and damaged wires before fleeing in a motor car with the proprietor and bartender injured or shot during the robbery.
United Press reports a recount in Iowa showing Democrat Daniel P. Steck leading Senator Smith W. Brokhart by 68 votes in statewide ballots. The canvass totals 24 of Lowe’s 100 precincts with Steck at 9488 and Brockhart at 120. Bills Cook, Brockhart supervisor, contested ballots in Easterville due to alleged fraud.
Mrs M D Haight of West Smith street received word that her son Guy P Haight, once a well known Corry boy, died in a Bangao hospital in the Philippines. A Spanish American War veteran, Haight served with the US Engineers, later built a large jeep operation, a modern mill, and a plantation. He married, established a home, and left a famed property known as Maight's Plate. He is survived by his mother and by three brothers, Jerome Lynn and Edward Haight. Funeral services took place in Bangao with burial near the city graveyard.
Snow flurries sprinkled West Texas as a hot month cooled. Reports say temperatures climbed to around 100 earlier in the week while residents bundled up for a chilly night. Snow clouds lowered, obscuring the ranges near the city at times.
Citywide clash over daylight saving time intensifies as Mayor Alexander signals a potential proclamation to end the practice next week. Manufacturers and workers split, with strong opposition growing in several plants after earlier support waned, threatening to curb the movement’s momentum if enough people favor standard time.
Following a reported free-for-all at a Columbus dance last night Manips Lapis Lyniard was placed under arrest by Traffic Officer Foley on drunkenness disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons. Louis was taken into custody by Officer Petey after returning to the city to face charges and appeared before Justice Edgar Moore with fines and costs totaling 342. Police expect more arrests in connection with the melee as details emerge.
Two Corry youths Loren Taylor and Joe Gravino sustained minor injuries when a salesman’s car left the road west of Union City yesterday. The salesman, name unclear, was severely injured with multiple broken bones and the car wrecked. The youths were badly bruised and shaken.
The dispute centers on Governor Pinchot’s dismissal of James Benn from the Public Service Commission. Benn vows to challenge the move in court, arguing it violates the state constitution and the commission act. An executive session is planned as Bennett and allies prepare for potential injunctions.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Milan expedition ships named Boydoin encountered a severe ice jam blocking their route from Cape York to Cape AI. A message received today by the Geographic Society confirms the obstacle held them for days but progress resumes.
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