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06 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1923
Page
1
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A near catastrophe aboard the presidential train to the capital triggered dramatic scenes as President Harding’s party faced a potential derailment. Mrs. Harding, visibly aged, stood by the bier in the car, offering comfort and visiting others to ensure they rest while the train halted to assess the situation.
Mien Nina Sitler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bi A Sitler of East Main street, was struck by an automobile driven by Charles Mulligan but escaped with minor bruises. Mulligan has been exonerated from blame in the accident.
Corry authorities pursued a suspect in the alleged slaying of a man named Lawrence C Roberts. The killer’s motive centered on a dispute with Roberts’ daughter-in-law, and police and vigilance patrols locked down the area as a citywide manhunt intensified. The incident occurred after a confrontation at the victim’s doorway, with officers assembling the night after the crime.
Frey Spurers aged 24 and his younger brother Hirathier 18 of Spring Street faced charges after allegedly destroying neighbor Adams Skavaringki’s property. Indecent exposure and attacking officers during arrest were added as counts. Both men were remanded to September term in $100 bail each after arraignment.
The New York Stock Exchange will delay opening on Wednesday and suspend all deliveries on Friday due to the funeral of the president. Trading will resume after the services in Washington, with further announcements to follow.
Former President Wilson indicated by letter he would attend the funeral procession for President Harding and accept a position in the procession for Mrs Wilson and Admiral Grintage, expressing regret at unable to attend in person due to illness and noting health reasons. The invitation and responses were conveyed through the White House and President Coolidge.
Washington dispatch notes Calvin Coolidge, after three days as president, shows warmer manner than during vice presidency. Report asserts his calm demeanor and growing rapport with the public, contrasting earlier cold impressions as he settles into leadership at the White House.
The account portrays the new president as reserved yet cordial, avoiding boastfulness. A Whig photographer, acting as assistant, gains access by posing as an aide, slipping into a provisional White House setup at the Willard Hotel to document the scene.
Corry residents involved in a Sunday string of automobile accidents, with multiple cars damaged but no serious injuries. Ray Powars and family were involved near Riverbend, while other collisions on Findley Road and near Spring Creek left drivers shaken but largely unhurt. Authorities collected details as the day’s incidents unfolded.
A distressed woman alleges her husband, Mrs Ben Sister, known political figure, threw her from a machine and left by a passing motorist near Pinel Iby Lake. She suffered severe facial and arm injuries, received medical care from Dee W. Grahnes, and was reported improving today. The couple has long attracted police attention amid prior disputes.
Warren police aid Corry authorities in pursuing suspects linked to a string of nighttime thefts. Local reports say losses total under $100 across entries at several sites, with cars and stores targeted. Mrs Andrews and Mrs Charlotte Nagel are noted figures in the accompanying lines.
The publication reports a citywide tribute to the late President Warren G Harding with funeral arrangements in Marion. Officials urge residents to wear symbols of respect and participate in ceremonies. The piece also notes Democratic and Republican maneuvers in Erie County politics surrounding the mayoral race and party alignments, mentioning Lavery, Rogan, Morrison, and Rossiter in a shifting coalition context.
Two Corry residents faced arrest for killing rabbits out of season in Warren County. They paid 37.95 in fines and costs after officers Beatty and Thurston recovered details. A separate case fined a city youth 25 dollars for frog spearing by artificial light, while a rural resident cited for fishing without a permit along the Allegheny River near Reno paid 40 dollars in fines and costs.
United Press reports a camping party near a dam faced disaster when high waters swept a small rowboat downstream. Three women drowned as the party struggled to reach shore while two youths, a frail couple and others were rescued by bystanders and scouts. The accident followed heavy rain swelling the current and catching the craft near the dam.
United Press reports President Coolidge quietly beginning to form an informal advisory group while mourning Mrs Harding. Regular cabinet to stay, with Coolidge seeking trusted aides. names include Bartier, Stearns, Pelt, Reynolds, Seymour, Clarke, and Seymour as possible attorney general successor. General Gouraud appointed temporary French ambassador for funeral rites.
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