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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1926

Page

1

New Difficulties Block Rescue Of Miners Day Chief Inspector

District tour by Drg Administrator Pennington uncovers a big conspiracy as he visits Erie and surrounding areas to probe the disappearance of five hundred cases of ale from an Erie warehouse. John Di Paani Hin arrives to inspect Ky territory and discuss the federal dry law.

Drg Erie Warehouse United Prose Trie John di Paani Hin Neyhile Mornning Erritory Ile Teashie Visi Jamedtown Fyere Tne Brvidge U.S Tater

CONTINUE PROBE OF JERSEY CASE CONTINUE PROBE OF JERSEY CASE

United Press reports ongoing investigation into a Jersey case with unnamed parties and officials, noting renewed focus on statements and witness testimony. The piece references multiple individuals connected to the inquiry and hints at procedural developments in Somerville.

Jersey United Press Jerssey Alexander Kimpstits Gigelal Gioia Ax Hatir Pnoessa Todiny Patrick Eayeky Potin John Underwood Junie Yvornes Doverial Andrew

McClintock Wins Election Amid Murder Case Scrutiny

Prosecutor in the Mellett murder case, McClintock, nominated for Congress. Voters view the move as an expression of confidence while officials discuss political implications and ongoing investigations. Authorities and political figures weigh how the probe may affect support in the coming primaries.

Mellett Congress

Explosion Wrecks Ohio Plant Injures Several

An explosion at the Eclipse Electrotypes plant in Cleveland Ohio shattered a department and injured twelve people including a child. Details indicate a dynamite charge in the foundation caused extensive damage to the facility and surrounding area. Local authorities investigate the blast and assess structural safety.

Ay Union Cleveland Ohio Foundation Oni Child Tyielve

George Stone enters plea of not guilty

George W. Stand, president of the George W. Jude Company, pleads not guilty to charges involving property pretenses and misrepresentation. The firm reportedly paid to have certain items processed across the country, with investigators examining various aspects of the case.

George Stone United Press Cleveland Aug George W. Stand George W. Jude Company Denmie Adel Syndh Neers

Many Outings Attract Large Throng Today Across Corr City

Townwide gatherings drew crowds to picnics and reunions at Lake Cunddihia and Grand Valley venues. Masonic lodge events featured parades and sports as residents joined in regional celebrations and anniversary observances.

Corty Lake Cunddihia Corry Vajley Janskatein Rayanuned AE Kistler Ot Warrom Grand Valley Hordiwestery Pennsylvania John Crown Winhanddawnship Crawford County John Brown Memoria Ind Desmond

Stocks Suffer Another Slump In New York Trade

Stocks fell again as morning gains from General Motors and other industrials faded. By midday the market showed renewed selling pressure with steel shares sinking below support and the Dow facing continued declines despite some partial recoveries earlier in the session.

New York General ‘Motors Leth Tesday General Motors

Motorcycle champion Henri Mathey dies in Swiss race mishap

In Sion Switzerland on August 11 Henri Mathey top motorcycle speed champ was killed during a race incident. A collision caused him to fall, and he choked on his teeth after the shock of the crash.

United Press Sion Switzerland Henri Mathey Alamplor Wis Mathey Hils

Letter travels seven years to cover eighteen miles

A letter addressed to J. A. Chadwick, a former county commissioner, mailed June 6 191%, was received by the county commissioner. It had been sent from Shinonville to the Venarigo county courthouse and reportedly lay undiscovered for seven years. no clue emerged on its prior whereabouts.

Franklin Sven J. A. Chadwick Rmer Shinonville Venarigo County Court House Poytmark

Low bidder chosen for Route 89 concrete road near Torpedo

Bunge of Olean, builder of the Worry Wrightsville road, was the low bidder at 40 68 for 600 feet of concrete highway on Route 89 toward Titusville. Contract likely to be awarded within two weeks with work starting soon. The mile of road will connect Torpedo to Titusville, boosting the Allegheny Valley route and regional access.

He’ Bunge Olean Wrightsville Roude Benyerdam Road Cunskrickiag Torpedo Titusville Laward Titsville Vorpets Ateghsay

Two Miners Fatally Hurt In Explosive Incident

In Lykens Pa on August 11 two miners were likely fatally injured in the Number 2 shaft of the Suravehanpa collieries after an unexploded dynamite charge exploded. Ten others were injured as workers nearby assisted. The men were taken to Harrisburg hospital.

United Fress

Rum Running Suspects Held After Whiskey Seizure in Carlisle

Carlile Pa August 11 two men from Weaiside are jailed after an attempt to flee police. Officers found 60 pints of moonshine whiskey in a car during arrest, and the pair face charges of possession and intent to sell.

Carlisle Cterle Stomes James Carmincind Weaiside Indianapalie

Ohio and three states vote in tense primaries

Prohibition, presidential ambitions and local issues dominated yesterday's primaries in Ohio Alabama Arkansas and Nebraska. In Ohio former Senator Pomerene led Democratic Senate rival Florence Earleandey while Gay A Donahue held a four to one edge in the Democratic governor race Myer Cooper led the Republican contest for attorney general and Al Smith loomed as a national factor if Pomerene secured the nomination. Alabama saw Bema Graves lead the Democratic governor race as Hugo Black held a substantial lead for the U S Senate with both backed by the Klan in Arkansas Martineau led the Democratic gubernatorial bid while Terral backed by the Anti Saloon League aimed to deny prohibition opponents. Nebraska focused on local races with Gov McMullen seeking reelection and Charles Bryan unopposed for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

United Press Prohibition Pri Oho Alabama Arkansas Nebraska Ohio Aube Porerene Supreme Court Florence Ealiendey United States Senate Frank B. Wells A. V. Donal Myer Cooper Jin Honor Donahey Ff Lass al Smith New York Pometen Willis Biba Graves Graves Hugo Black Oscar W. Underwood John H. Backhead Black John BiMartineau Tom J. Terral AntiSamon League Martineau Adam McMullen Charles Bryan Wiliam Jennies Brean Uly

Plant worker injured after heavy casting strikes foot

Calvin Swarm, a worker at United Radiawy Company, suffered painful injuries to his right foot when a heavy casting fell late Tuesday afternoon. The foot was badly lacerated and bruised, and he was removed to the Corry hospital.

Calvin Swarm Emptyse Atie United Radiawy Company Rel Foot Arte Corry Hospital

Lipton's Shamrock Disasters in Race Near Warner Lightship

Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock was dismasted today near Warner lightship, as reported from Ostend. Tug boats attended the vessel after the mast broke during a race at Hyde.

Lipton Shamrock Wantucross Portsmouth Eng Thomas Lipton Warner Diloyd Ostend Lloyd's Hyde

French Linking Fund Project Approved by Prest Panel

In Versailles the national assembly adopted Premier Poincare's proposal to embed debt repudiation into the constitution. The measure passed by a large majority after disruptions and soldiers appeared in the hall. The vote stood I for and 144 against.

United Prest Versailles National Assembly Presmier Poincare

Pennington Tours Northwestern Pennsylvania Prohibitions Route

Joan D Pennington a fourth district legislator conducts an inspection tour of prohibition enforcement in Northwestern Pennsylvania Aug 11 focusing on Corry and Pippsreach with a planned stop at the Pennington itinerary includes outreach and briefing moves amid enforcement efforts in the region

Pippsreach Joan D. Pennington Wil Mylustratoe United States Legua Prohitic Enforcement mi Pennsylva vii Pennnington Ene

Andrews Faces Many Intricate Dry Problems on Return

Treasury secretary Andrews returns from Europe to confront six major issues. Key items include appointing a new administrator for Pantonia and Nesatal, suspensions over misused government funds, reorganizing supervising officers, planning actions against bootleggers before September, addressing British smuggling and.Canadian border realignment, and potential resignation amid pressure over federal prohibition enforcement.

Europe United Press Washington Treasury Lircaln Andrews Tenis Euope All- Andrews Hondeggars Slavinietrat Bre Prohibition Tadianiag Canad Uilenie Andrews Andress Roy Haynes

King Named to Sesqui Board in Pennsylvania

Governor Pinchot named Dr Clyde King chairman of the Pennsylvania Sesquicentennial Commission to fill Major Robert Stuarts vacancy. Major Stuart, head of the State Forestry department, resigned to focus on departmental duties. Secretary of the Commonwealth Henry D. Prioe administration announced Robert Walders tone of Philadelphia was named trustee of Pennsylvania State College. Mr and Mrs B Reming and their son of Buffalo were visitors in Harrisburg en route to visit relatives.

Commonwealth United Preas Harrisburg Pinchot Clyde King Robert Stuart Stuadt State Forestry) Department Hingry Guy Pinchot Robert Wwaldlerstony Philadelphia Pennsylvaia State College

Three men arrested in million dollar radio swindle case

Philadelphia report says three men tied to a nationwide radio fraud ring were captured. The scheme used credit to obtain more than $1 million in radios and parts, then shipped to suburban and central addresses before nonpayment. Suspects Ruthin Sheeton and his sons Benjamin and Asa were held on $10,000 bail each as investigators traced the ruse across New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.

United Press Philadelphia Aue 1 Aoni Ting New York Baltimore Saints of Char Wyar of Commerce N Filma Credit Mug's Association Ruthin Sheeton Benjamin Sheotor Edwin Lewis

Chi Quaqua Ticket Canvass Nears Finishing Stage

Committe of Thai. tauqua guarantors report most tickets sold to meet the contract price for this year’s entertainment program. Final public canvass ends tonight with remaining tickets at local distribution points and guarantor members. A meeting at the Municipal Building at 6:30 pm aims to show campaign progress. Mississippi Misses and Edward Grabe to appear in concert tomorrow at the big tent on Washington school grounds. Western Clifford and Tiltin Jones will supervise junior activities.

Tauqua Honsetolonse Iit Vinrantors Jadles Toca Jini Tomorra Munjigipal Ledhlers Mississippi Edouard Grabe Washington School Western Clifford Tiltic Jonesplin Yall

Radio features schedule details for orchestras listed

A fragmented radio guide lists several stations and times for classical programs. Notable entries mention New York Philharmonic, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit, and Detroit Symphony Orchestras with times around 8 40 a m to 9 p m and notes daylight standard times.

Am Standard Detroit Symphony Orchestrs Eee

Little Hope Now Held For Entombed Men

Salem reports minutes after a mine collapse last Thursday rescue operations resume as air cuts off. Crews dig a shaft and encounter caverns at about 69 feet, while a well drill reaches seventy feet. Four hundred workers continue despite dwindling hope to reach the entombed men.

Salem Presh Restus Aine Scurpbige Sisumsraes

Corry Firemen to Attend Union City Meeting

Torty members of the Stanford Hose Company plan to attend the Erie County Volunteer Firemen's Association meeting in Union City Thursday evening. A Labor Day field meet is planned for Corry with a buffet luncheon for about 600 at the laundry building of E. G. Williams. A business meeting will follow in Coles and the women will be entertained with garlands of city hospitality. Coleman’s band will perform at the park, then a dancing party and entertainment with a peppy orchestra. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Harriet Cameo and expenses are being raised by the firemen. City Council has appropriated $50 for the event.

Stanford Hose Company Erie County Volunteer Piremen Union Chay Thurdday Evens Coles Mdies Coleman Etfs Harriet Cameo Unis Cine City Cou

Ferguson to Make Race in Texas Democratic Primary

Austin Aug 11 Governor Sina A Ferguson will remain in the Texas Democratic gubernatorial contest and take part in the run off primary against Attorney General Dan Moody. The governor said she would stay in the race regardless of consequences and would withdraw only if Moody topped her vote total and he would withdraw if he trailed. Moody failed to win a majority, forcing a second primary between him and the runners up. Mrs Bets Guson accompanied Gov Ferguson to Ridgeway for a visit with friends.

United Press Austin Tex Siinam. A. Ferguson Democratc Dan Moody Moody Bets Guson Gov Terguson

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