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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1926

Page

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Hold Stevens and Carpender Held for Grand Jury

Somerville New Jersey August 19 Wilhem Stevens and Henry Carpender brother and cousin of Mrs Frances Hall were held for the grand jury on murder charges in the Hall murder case The judge ordered continued detention pending further proceedings and the state indicated it would pursue higher court relief. Across the border in Mexico City unconfirmed reports say priests were killed amid church state clashes while bishops press President Calles for mediation and possible reforms.

Somerville Wilhem Stevens Henry Carpender Francis Stevens Hall Edward WW Hall Eleanor Mills West Stevens Carpender Flail Simpson New Jersey Halphill Tia Mexico City Guerrero War Department Mexea Galles Thas Don Atya Taylor Indianapolis Good Will Mexico Confederation of Mexican Chambers of Commerce Calles Fetter

Chautauqua Program Closes After Night of Praise and Pageant

A 1920 Chautauqua event at the Chantaugis tent on Washington school grounds drew universal praise. The program featured Angel EM and a varied old time dance repertoire, with a standout Junior Clayqtique pageant The Bell staged by Miss Jones and Lucile Murray led many children in a Liberty bell themed finale with flag drills and 19th century dances.

Curry Chautaqua Camina Chantaugis Washington Uiole Philadelphia Missonus Lucile Murray Nea C. ‘A. Johnson Igh Jay Crnten

Crawford Co Youth Walks From Prison

Berlepone reports a 19 year old named Goldwin from Girchord county escaped from Rockview Penitentiary by disguising as a guard. He was employed in a tailor shop when he seized a guard’s coat, fled yesterday, and remained at large until his night departure. He had been serving six years for larceny, breaking and entering.

Crawford CO United Pros Berleponte Rockiew Penitentiaey Aviuire Asfuard Penyn Gutter Mowgli Gcrichord Wiis Goldwin

Raid Fallout Ties Local Prohibition Case to Britton Run

Local authorities exposed a bootlegging operation linked to Britton Run near Spartanburg after a raid that left a suspect jailed and a woman charged amid a string of illicit alcohol sales. County Detectives John K. Laley and M T Mareick led the investigation with regional officers.

Britton Crawford County Corry Aelee Tate al Din Andyie Hile John K. Laley Dousuy Sheviff M. ‘T. Mareick Vo Aorlitance Pativa Lyn Hays Gis

Board to Name New Secretary Next Monday

A Torry School District board meeting is planned for next Monday at the Library building to decide on naming a new secretary and potential janitor duties while routine business includes matters for the opening of school next month. Repairs at Fairview School and progress on West Program completion are reported as favorable ahead of the September 7 opening. Catholic boycott in Mexico and an Acting Commercial Attache visit are noted in a broader federal context.

Torry Edwation Aonghy Dewey Procrais Fairview Gnosing Tureyree Ihoi Mjiry

Baking Truck Tricks Driver After Runoff On Rural Road

Harold Taylor, driver for Corry Baking Company, is hospitalized in Corry with serious injuries from a mishap on Mickle Mal route to Findley Lake. The truck left the road after striking a stone, pinning Taylor beneath. Doctors report no broken bones but severe bruising. early recovery expected as the vehicle and ditch were damaged.

Harold Taylor Corry Baking Company Corry Hospital Findley Lake Mins Catsérs Mickle Mal Bindley Lake

State Opens Drive on Overloaded Vehicles

State campaign targets overloaded trucks on Pennsylvania highways. Acting Secretary Connell announces enforcement to curb violations and ensure fair motorist treatment. Drivers exceeding load limits face fines from 100 to 200 dollars and possible penalties, with revenue impacts from gasoline tax and licenses.

Connell

Erie Couple Escape Fire In Grounded Home

Erie Aug 19 Mr and Mrs Claude Hall narrowly escaped a blaze that leveled their home. Firemen could not obtain water to fight the flames, and the structure was destroyed with an estimated loss of 500 dollars.

Erie United Pres Claude Hall

Carew Predicts GOP Becomes Official Prohibition Party

Rep John F Carew of New York a Tammany Democrat predicts the Republican party will shed its wet faction and become the official prohibition party after defeating Senator James W Wadsworth in New York. He says dry Republicans will back Robert F Warner and elect Wagner and Magner to push prohibition policy at the state level. He also notes Gov Smith’s renomination by the Democratic convention and hints at Murphy influence in convention decisions.

United Press Washington John F. Carew New York Tammany Democrat New New York State Supreme Court Senate Swith Wadsworth Carew Christman Prohibition Wadsworth Riins Wagner Magner New York State Catew Smith Garey Charlie Murphy Murphy Carey Tammany

Berlin Cologn Express Wreck Claims 19 Dead

The official death toll from the Berlin Cologn express derailment near Hanover rose to 19. The disaster was described as among Germanys worst rail accidents in history with extensive wreckage and casualties.

Berlin Hanover

Lynch Mayor When Churches Are Closed

Mexico City reports unconfirmed details of a mob attack in San Juan Soscomatepec where Mayor Aidvian Gastro was fatally harmed after residents claim he dosed peppermint medication. Cordova and Viora Cruz provided paid citizen reports about the incident.

Mexico City Cordova Viora Cruz Aidvian Gastro San Juan Soscomatepec

Peace Interchange Effort Unites Global News Agencies

A Geneva commission of eight leading news associations from four continents met under the League of Nations to improve worldwide news exchange. The group aims to foster understanding and prevent wartime misunderstandings, with plans for a 1927 international press conference. Tass of Russia declined to participate due to the Soviet boycott in Swiss meetings after Vorowski’s assassination.

United Press Geneva Reidingews League of Nations i Press Wanes Chile United Press Associations Associated Press Nth United States Amerijana Brasil Rechange Telgraph Central News Reuters England Radio and Havas Prance Ninpon Dempo Rebs Japan Ue Setar Agency Italy Telgraph Union and Wolff Germany Avala JugeSiavi Switetriand Tidningarnas Telegrambra Sweden Tass Russian Prisial Switzerland Vorowski Soviet Thers

Mayville Sherman road link to open next Wednesday

Mayville advices state Part II of the Mayville Sherman road will be opened to traffic next Wednesday August 25 with only a single detour in Mayville remaining. Part I is already open and the detour through Mayville remains in good condition. The route to Chautauqua county points remains favorable via Pindlay Lake as the Clymer Sherman stretch has suffered from recent heavy rains.

Sherman Trafic Corry Mayville Mayville Sherman Road I. T. Storm Chautauqua County Shennan Shermah Road Chautanage Pindlgy Lake Clymer

York man dies in air engine accident at Penny vonia line

A York resident died today from a fractured skull after leaning from an aircraft engine car on the Penny vonia railroad near York. Authorities say the incident occurred yesterday and the victim sustained fatal injuries.

York ATF

Man drinks poison in unknown motive in Alexandria

Aug 18 Frante Johnson 41 superintendent of Banner Rocks Products Alexandria Ind drank carbolic acid in his rooms and died an hour later at Hamot hospital. Death by his own action could not be assigned. Body shipped to Alexandria today.

United Press Rie Frante Johnson Banner Rocks Products Company Alexandeia Ind Union Storage Company Hamot Alexandria

Tragic electrocution claims two linemen near Cleveland

George Ross and Albert Negus, both linemen for Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co, were killed instantly when their 18 000 volt line crossed a Lake Shore Electric Co wire at a new substation Stop 32 Bay Village. Ross was 41, unmarried. Negus, 33, survived by a wife and three children. Mrs Jona King of this area learned of the tragedy. Funeral plans were under way as another death within a short period raised concern.

George G. Ross Rother Jona King Tos Destertar Ross Condh Hom Brockpat Tig King John King Mpulnlp &O Breckpore Mr. Ross Funsral Digi Geo Tn Regan Cleveland Plain Dealer Cleveland ‘Electriclluminating Co Bay Village George Ross Albert Negus Lake Shore Electric Co Pellow Suby St John's Hospital Miei Rose Negus Abwidow

Girl Struck Dumb by Fright After Wild Cat Attack

Belleville Pa August 19 a 17 year old girl was left speechless after a mountain encounter with a wild cat while berry picking with her mother. Doctors say the condition may be temporary and the girl quickly recovered the power of speech after returning home.

Belleville Reuben Peachevs

Idle miners at Wilkes Barre coal mines in lockout

Twelve hundred miners were idle at Nottingham and Washington mines of the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal company in Flymouth after notices cited the company attitude forcing shutdowns. Mrs Daniel Dailey and Mrs James McGee of Buffalo returned home after visiting the Dutty family.

Sy United Tess Wilkes Barre Nottingham Washington Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal Company Flymiouth Daniel Dailey James McGee Buffalo Wh, Dutty and

Kiwanis Luncheon Features Dr Gillette Travel Talk

Kiwanis members heard Dr. N T Gillette describe a Pacific coast trip with scenic highlights and family incidents. Guests included R H Coffey and L T Porter of Harlan Iowa.

Kiwanis Club N T. Gillette Corry Pacific Coast California R. H. Coffey L. T. Porter Harlan, Towa

Radio listings show networked programs across major stations

A fragmented schedule lists multiple stations including WPG Atlantic City and WIP Philadelphia with evening programs. It mentions WOR Newark WEAF and Washington WRG and other outfits airing at 7 30 P M Eastern or Pacific times, plus Arthur Pryor Band and United States Marine Band in various slots.

WPG Atlantic City WIP Philadelphia WOR Newark Pryor Weaf Horkup Eskimos WRG Washington WJZ WGY WHZ United States Marine Band KCO Ofidand

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