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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1925
Page
1
A local report describes intense public focus on the miners strike and government stance. It notes President Roosevelt and Pineliot’s threads of intervention, the potential for public action, and past comparable outcomes while recording a fatal accidental discharge near Spartansburg.
A coroner jury found a hunting party accident caused the death of Edwin Foley, 11, near Spartansburg while camping with friends Dean and Koestner. The boy was shot when a gun discharged as it was handed to a companion. Foley died shortly after at a local undertaker. The incident prompted an immediate inquest led by Deputy Coroner J. Thompson.
A chaotic summary notes Dollar Day events as merchants from the city and surrounding towns participate in a September sales drive. The record mentions Chamber of Commerce Merchants Division backing the event and influx of visitors boosting bargain counts.
Several winners of the Corry Motus Fire are arranging a trip to Greenville next Thursday for a protists conference. General business will be taken up, with members asked to notify Secretary George Patterson.
United Press reports editor Mayes of the New Mexico State Tribune in Albuquerque says Mayes shot and wounded former District Judge Leahy in a hotel fight. Mayes and Leahy are held under guard in their rooms as a coroner’s inquest is planned for the afternoon.
Worcester Mass August 22 reports a harsh campaign against the Troy gang tied to the recent killing of Walter Derosier. Mayor O Malley and authorities offer a $1000 reward for capture dead or alive as they claim Troy seeks recruits after actress Dennis Hritt and chief Fair remain among the bandit leadership.
In Warren County the Dry laws case list grows as defendants appear before Justice W at Youngsville. M aren Br Cole Hill and Harker were charged with liquor offenses and released after failure to appear. Les Hyde a Dugall storekeeper was held on $1000 bail for Septembers court. Eighth defendant held for court from Tuesday’s dry tail. An analysis of the liquor stock noted from wholesale rails is included.
A boy, Joseph Wisowski age eight, was drowned late yesterday after being thrown from an improvised raft into the Allegheny River when waves caused by a steamboat struck the craft near Pittsburgh. Authorities reported no other injuries.
Charles J. Dahlstrand, superintendent of the Krome department for J W A P Howard Co tan king point east of the city, was struck by a car on East Main street near his home. He jumped aside but was hit by the fender, thrown against a door, and badly cut about the head. A doctor arrived. no bones were broken and he rested as comfortably as could be expected. The driver was Themn Hurlikgame of near Columbus, driving a Studebaker roadster.
Large crowds at the Chautauqua hear a comedy drama presented by Northwestern University actors. The feature number includes sparkling humor and amusing situations with a competent cast and support from local studios. A prior program showcased a magic act and lectures, while Monday promises entertainment by Toy-Tobson Company and talks by Downey and Hardin.
Patrolman David A. Sheehan was fatally shot near the New York Vintage Company wine cellar after confronting three bandits in a holdup. The incident occurred shortly after noon, leaving the officer dead at the scene.
Washington outlines a sweeping plan to mobilize 10 000 prohibition enforcers across federal agencies. Assistant Secretary Andrews will lead a military style campaign to curb liquor trade with 24 regional directors named and salaries scaled to recruit top agents. The effort aims to overhaul enforcement and end prohibition difficulties.
Police report three calls from residents claiming to have seen the suspected boy slayer Thompson in the area. Investigators find all sightings false as they pursue leads across the region from Union City to Pittsburgh. Local residents and amateur dancers are pictured with photos from West Virginia penitentiary in efforts to identify the suspect.
Police fail to identify the owner of a Jewett touring car burned west of the city. Authorities suspect theft or rum running as the vehicle carried no verifiable Pennsylvania registration. Harrisburg reports show no registered owner, and factory records are being checked as Miss Dorothy Thompson visits Miss Margaret Barry in the city.
Commandery MacMillan orders two ships and personnel to depart south from Utah, with plans to evacuate the Arctic base within a few days. Lieut Commander Byrd reports the changes to the navy department amid disappointment over proposed flights into the uncharted northern seas.
Three bandits robbed restaurants across New York within a 30 minute span, escaping with 380 dollars. The incidents occurred about twal miles apart, according to United Press.
Verne Debain 88 of Detroit faces federal charges after cashing forged postal money orders across multiple cities. He admitted involvement in a post office robbery and named his nephew, with bail set at 2000 dollars as removal proceedings await in Detroit. Inspectors traced the forged trail through Chicago Buffalo Olean Scranton Wilkes Barre and Reading.
Thirteen people were injured when a day coach and four Pullmans of Pennsylvania No. 100 left the track near St Paris, due to a broken rail. Injuries were not serious. Marty Gowdy of the New York Giants was scratched and bruised during the crash while on a trip for the Giants. Gowdy had been on a Pacific Coast swing and returned to Columbus.
In Los Angeles on August 22 an 18 year old boy, Charles Patrick Grogan, son of Nia Young from a prior marriage and heir to a million dollar estate, is to testify that Dr Thomas Young, a society dentist, sought to become his guardian as part of the federal probe into the slaying of his wealthy young wife known as the “Ripe Olive” Grogan.
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