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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1925
Page
1
Ambitious coverage describes labor tensions between miners and operators as President Lewis is urged to return to Washington. Reports note potential government stance, possible intervention, and the push for industrial peace amid a threatened strike.
A garbled local traffic incident reports a two-vehicle collision on Findley Road. The account mentions Route 6, Clarcy Hot tattel, and individuals Kechyn, Molton, Jamestown, Harold Enndiuit, with both cars badly damaged and authorities involved.
Police pursue a suspect tied to the Buffalo murder and reported sightings in Dunkirk near Mayville. Authorities believe the fugitive, linked to the Hinkle Joseph Grande case, may be headed toward the Mayville area within the next day as officers maintain a wide search.
Henry Ford, in a forthcoming interview, says he is seeking a mechanical cow to replace dairy cattle. He doubts dairy cows’ efficiency, arguing farmers waste time tending animals while crops suffer. Ford envisions synthetic milk if a capable method is invented.
The dedication ceremony for St Edward’s parochial school and gymnasium was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev L A MeBride presided, with Fathers McBride Tracy and Metwaught assisting. The building opens for classes Tuesday with speeches praising education and the project’s community impact.
A Baltimore man, Dr. John C. Alexander, is charged with manslaughter after a collision near Lor Ransville that killed Daniel J. McGinn. Bail was set at 45,000. Alexander reportedly said he was blinded by oncoming lights while en route from Baltimore to an Arkansas destination.
North Clymer reports a tragedy as 15 year old Ralph Hall Wells of North Chimur drowned while swimming alone at an old stone quarry pond. Clues include a head bruise and depth of water. body recovered at noon. Survived by mother Anna Hail Wells, stepfather Alfred Wells, two brothers Mire and Willard, two sisters Elyria and Laure, and a half brother. Services set at the family home Tuesday at 2 30 pm.
Michael Foley, a Pittsburgh Railroad Police detective, died after his car crashed into a telegraph pole on Lake Pleasant road. The collision crushed the vehicle behind him and left Foley dead within minutes. Edward Sulchow of North East was visiting Miss Tron Sullivan and returned home.
Hartford Indiana. Convicted slayer Gerald Chapman defends his friend George Anderson, wanted in Muncie for the Ben Hance and wife killings. He argues Anderson could not commit such an act, citing kindness shown at the Hance farm and Anderson’s supposed distance from the crime.
Capacity crowds greet Northwestern Players as they present The Next Best Man in the third evening of the Chautauqua program. The company’s performance pleases the audience while a varied lineup includes Toy Jobson Company featuring Ernest Toy Martha Jobson and Eva Leslie Toy.
Police report indicates 44 year old David Small suffered fatal burns in an apparent prank gone wrong near Pulls Hill. Investigators say the incident occurred today in Franklin, with Foster Ail and Philfhrine named as witnesses. Further details are pending official statements.
Thursday marks the first day to register for the fall primaries with polling places from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. The drive aims to boost early turnout and avoid crowding on the final registration days. Additional registration dates are set for September 1st and September 16th as voters prepare for the municipal election season.
A large crowd at Chautauqua, New York heard General Lincoln C. Andre Tevently announce his plan to unify enforcement of prohibition across treasury department branches. He urged public support to sustain anti alcohol policies and warned against politics infiltrating enforcement while praising public opinion in backing Prohibition. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Perkins of Route 61 hosted 20 guests from Erie, Fairview and Conysnut for a Sunday gathering with a loaded basket dinner.
Drawings for election positions held at the county commissioners office in Erie. Republican ballots include Stagairt No.1 for Mayo of Cory, Bracken No.2, Alexander No.3, with Mayor Alexander winning Democrat ballot top spot. Prohibition sees Stewart first and Bracken second. lists of council, school director, city controller nominees and party tickets follow.
The 1085 paying program is close to finish with Keystone Construction pushing building operations on Wright strike and paving near Frederick Street. Brick laying slows progress but good weather should allow completion and open traffic this week. Congress Street has been open. Wright Street extended to Frederick Street. Bunce Company pours concrete toward Columbus. two to three days of sun may finish the stretch. Mr and Mrs Kennedy Gould of Niagara Falls are visiting the city with Mrs Gould’s mother on Concord Street.
Radio guide lists programs across stations KDKA WCAP WEBD KGO WRC WJZ and more. Entries include symphony, clarinet and string quartet performances, educational programs and a U S Navy Band segment airing in regional time zones.
Nome Alaska August 24 Returned from more than three years imprisoned in Arctic ice the Amundaen Maude crew tell United Press of their polar drift voyage. Captain Westing chief officer Carl Tansen and engineers recount near disaster and a Siberian dog team rescue while one assistant engineer Sylvester died July 28 1924 from polar hardships. The Maude drifted northwest toward the Bennet Islands then toward the Chukotsie coast before release August 21.
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