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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
1
Bombs shattered several tenements in an urban blast injuring women and children as residents fled in panic. The report also notes Gov Pinchot's potential appointment to the Public Service Commission and Shelby's contention over his dismissal and commission status.
United Press dispatch from London reports Druze tribesmen led by Pash El Ate Rast attack French forces in the French Mandate of Syria. France plans a new push on the Rifian front as Bedouin units split from French columns, claiming rising Islamic sentiment against European powers. Briand vows to crush rebels while acknowledging French retreat in parts of Syria.
A special train carrying Ku Klux Klan members passed through the city en route to a Washington convention. Reports say one or two cars left alongside the train for attendees. Joe Washington was noted as traveling to attend the gathering.
Five persons died in a fire that destroyed the Harry Hall home near Central Valley at Rutland Stock. The victims include Harry Hall about 40 and his three children Gladys 16 Harjolt 18 Evelyn infant. Evelyn and the others perished as the structure collapsed and the mother seemed trapped at a window before escaping the flames.
Stockholders of the Curry Cooperative Creamery Association and the Curry Milling Supply Company gather in the Third Ward to decide on sale of their properties. Bids for the Creamery on North Second Avenue will open at this afternoon’s meeting. The Union Produce Company currently occupies the Creamery site and a sale offer for the Milling Supply property on West Washington Street is reportedly from local parties. A decision on both sales is expected today.
Swampscott Massachusetts August 8 A plan to hand the Nay dirigible Los Angeles to a private corporation for the first lighter than air passenger and freight air service was presented to President Coolidge who favored the principle. Tod Hayes Hammond Jr a new airway company promoter outlined the tentative plan as War Navy and Commerce secretaries were directed to study it for a possible contract.
Shocks were barely perceptible lasting only a few seconds, reports to the dispatcher’s office of the state railroad said. Allison Rupert left this afternoon for Mendville to spend the weekend at his home.
After two weeks at Mount Gretna Corry's Pennsylvania National Guardsmen returned home today aboard a special train arriving at 11 20. Officers of the 112th Regiment hailed the 1925 encampment as highly successful. The 2th Infantry won rifle range honors and captured the track meet at Camp Miner. About seventy men made the trip, with Company B from Meadville arriving for home duties and the Meadville guardsmen transferring in. Erie trains carried homebound personnel as well.
Aug 8 report quotes President Coolidge and Secretary Hoover saying industries including coal should settle labor relations themselves. They express hope operators and miners can avert a strike without government interference and acknowledge the chance for an amicable solution.
Rev Woodward of Atlanta will deliver the evening sermon at the First M E Church on Sunday August 6. He formerly pastored the Presbyterian church in this city and many church members and friends will welcome his return. Mrs Woodward and their daughter arrived recently and will be guests of Mr and Mrs S Bentley. Fields Minstrel show attendance noted at the park theatre.
Warren County Commissioners toured the Columbus area as hearings on abandoning the crossing near Columbus proceed. A Public Service Commission hearing in Erie will decide if the south road into Columbus is abandoned. Officials noted progress on highway work between Columbus and Wrightsville and praised Bunce Company and Devine Company efforts.
A massive Klansmen parade in Washington on Pennsylvania Avenue drew an estimated 45 000 participants. Reports say the gathering signals a northern effort to wrest control of the organization from the South, with security measures restricting canes and firearms for the parade. Citizens observed the event without major clashes as Klansmen toured the capital.
The New York market posted heavy volume across most departments with motor shares duller. Equipment, electric rail and related specialties helped offset tardiness as US Steel rose to 128 1 4, with high priced issues also pushing to new highs. The market closed higher.
Four men died when an Erie passenger train struck their automobile at a blind crossing near Gowanda New York. The wreckage lay 800 feet from the crossing as the train whistle warned witnesses. Calvin Locke from Cattaraugus and William Merow from East Otto were named among the injured or dying in the crash.
Mary Louise Benwally 21 and Browning case expose misrepresented age in adoption. District attorney notes adoption invalid under over 21 statute. Mary Louise attempted iodine suicide, survived, now vows to live. Browning under scrutiny for neglect claims by Dorothy Sunshine’s mother as he pursues a new adoption.
United Press reports Russell Scott, wealthy Chicago resident, left for Chester to be confined in the state asylum for the criminally insane. He was handcuffed and guarded, transported by train at 12 16 PM, and aims to prove his innocence while insisting he is sane. A jury found him insane, sparing him from hanging for the murder of Joseph Maurer.
Corry will return to standard time Monday bringing an extra hour of sleep for residents. Mayor G L Alexander issued a proclamation requesting the end of daylight saving time due to opposition among workers.
Federal officers executed warrants as a sealed indictment aimed at a nationwide bootlegging operation. The firm ran a $1,000,000 mail order liquor business shipping to 70 cities across 29 states and the District of Columbia. Broadway offices were raided last month after evidence collected by U S Attorney Buckner. Witnesses from several cities testified, and arrests were expected to continue over several days.
Recorder of Deeds Erie noted as seriously ill after an operation at Crile Hospital Cleveland. He had been in frail health for months and was moved to his room yesterday. A riot in a Pittsburgh grocery store led to one death after a man demanded apologies from the shopkeeper. Three men arrested.
Aged couple Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Manley report ten chickens killed near their chicken coop in West Spring Creek. Thieves left an empty whiskey bottle. authorities were asked to investigate and capture the culprits.
A fragment list of radio features and times across stations WGY WRC WLS KOA WOAW and others. Mentions orchestras dance programs and municipal operas with schedule notes. Names such as Arthur Haya appear in broken listings.
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