22 Aug 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
1
In Harrisburg on August 22, Davis denounces the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey and outlines Pinchot’s plan for a new drive to clean up Pennsylvania. The report discusses political tensions, law enforcement, and applications of state policies under Governor Pinchot and the broader Democratic rhetoric shaping the press coverage.
In Greensburg and Chicago on August 22, Clarence Darrow, famed defense attorney, pleaded for John Caverly to spare Nathan Logpald and Richard Loeb. He blamed “misguided youth” for Bobby Franks’ murder, delivering a dramatic courtroom oration.
Radio listings present Edwin Franko Goldman concert band from Washington and United States Navy Band from St. Louis with a date and time 9 p.m. Eastern. Davenport WOC broadcast offers soprano contralto tenor and piano soloists in a central region program.
The Roosevelt Highway completed in 1926 will connect Corry with eastern markets. The western link from Waterford to Cory is slated for early fall with work continuing through Warren and Kane counties. The route spans Warren to Scranton, Port Jervis, and points north to Hudson River areas, with numerous construction efforts underway in 1925 26.
Governor Gifford Pinchot plans a statewide tour starting September 25 to defend his administration’s progress in Harrisburg and argue for a shift away from costly spoils politics. He seeks direct voter contact to outline a new government program and gain GOP support for the Cleveland nomination.
Announcement from Union City notes the resignation of Rev McIntyre, former pastor of the UW church in Cosry, as he leaves for Dayton Ohio to enter Honeyrake Theological Seminary for three years. He will relocate his family during studies, and Mrs Livy Tillotson will return home near Beir Lake after their move.
A large crowd attended St Thomas for the Thursday evening Upwards event, realizing about 1800 through the festival. The program featured music by the Corry band, fish pond attractions, and booths with refreshments. Ness Margaret Hand chaired the social, with committees earning credit for a well organized affair and awards given to Leonard Burkhardt Theresa Masterson and Mildred Lynch.
American cruisers Richmond Raleigh and Barry were ordered to search east of Greenland around Cape Farewell for Italian pilot Locatelli. The mission, with launch-ready scout planes, aims to join a North Atlantic search as aircraft reach Cartwright and then proceed toward Newfound land and the U S mainland. Weather and long distance pose challenges but officials voice optimism about the operation’s progress and reception plans in Washington.
Arthur Lyons of Bury Pennsylvania formerly a Harrisburg clerk arrived in Pittsburgh in federal custody for trial next month on charges of forging money orders and obstructing the post office. He is alleged to have stolen several money orders from the Elgin Pennsylvania post office and forged the name of Mrs Emma McGray, a former minister.
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New York reports reveal a marriage between Mrs Charlotte Longs worthy Turck, widow of Solomon Turck, and General William P. F. Reilly. Reilly confirms the union, noting they discussed other aspects of the nuptials during a recent New York stay.
A citizen letter alleges illegal slot machines and gambling dens in Hacksburg. Names removed for anonymity. police chief Dunkle says arrests will proceed if evidence is provided, while some residents blame the public for lax enforcement and urge action.
A merger was reported involving three major natural gas companies Ohig Fuel Supply Co, Manufacturers Light and Heat Co, and Union Natural Gas Co. The trio has combined capital stock of 79,850,000 dollars and assets of 15,000,000 dollars. Mr and Mrs Thomas Goi of AL Set Mich are guests of Mrs Barry on East Main Street.
Aug 22 reports from Victoria and Washington describe faint gnatlike signals resembling four lashes received at Paint Srey Marine station and a six hundred meter wave length. Astronomers at Dominion Observatory and Mount Watson observed the mysterious signals while experts in Cambridge Boston Los Angeles Paris and Portland discuss possible Mars communication with no decisive results.
John W. Davis denounces the Ku Klux Klan and Republican corruption, urging honesty in government, open public business, and equal treatment of all regions. He links GOP faults to tariff, agriculture, and veterans scandals while pledging a campaign focused on policy, not personalities.
James O Connell, 55, collapsed under the heat today in Cleveland as temperatures rose to 89 degrees. Forecasters predicted possible relief with evening thunder showers.
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