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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1926

Page

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Ousted Dry Agent Charged With Ale Theft Lenroot Favored

A cleaning of political wrangles dominates the talk on the U S Public Buildings Committee. Lenroot of Wisconsin is favored to chair the committee on Public Buildings as Fernald's successor potential. Senator Warren faces exclusion due to seniority and other duties, clearing Lenroot for the post if consistent votes align. Fernald, Maine governor, who has long tied to the packing industry, is described as a key figure in the era’s public works.

Valentino Uin Wisconsin Solon Fernald United Washington Lenroot Win Hart M. Fornard Maine Lenreo Johi Bling Alice Warren Wyoming Berviald Abel Jy Maite Senate Bemnard Wien Lew West Boland Ard

Missing flyer and Pulitzer winner hunt headline

Two army publicist pilots planned to leave Saif rivlye to search for Cyrus Bettis and the Punittur race trophy winner. The tale follows flights via Philadelphia and Clearfield with claims of a heavy fox over the route and contact before continuing to Middletown. The report also covers charges against John Quinn for liquor crimes and returning seized ale from a Canadian, with authorities planning his arrest in Pittsburgh.

United Plembens Pirniey Saif Rivlye Willits Smith Philadelpha Swithh Pau Quinn Pittsburgh United States Ale Quinn Usi W. S. Thomson Pinsburgh Dry Pennington Indiana

Important Meeting of Gun Club Friday

An important meeting of the Corry Rod and Gun Club is called for Friday evening at the municipal building. The agenda includes organizational matters, attendance by officers, and discussions about upcoming events with the Rag County Game and Protective Association. Additional business will be considered. members are urged to attend if possible.

Corry Elf Muncipal Thuniay Gale Waltorn Leagan Youngeville Mwel Eld Imaineske Mvevink Siathy

Filling Station Change of Ownership on East Columbus Ave

W. J Jewell took over the filling station on East Columbus Avenue yesterday with Roy Skinner and partners listed as operators. Skinner retains the real estate while the gasoline distribution business transfers to the new owner. Skinner thanks patrons and asks continued support under the new proprietor.

Jewell Ertgmas Columbus Avenue Roy Skinner aGns Skinner Cawntr Taina

Funds Raised for Strikers Families Amid Britain Mine Strike

New York August 24 A Minnesota Miller Wilkinson a woman member of the Honor of Commons sails to England in the third folly. The money she saves will go to widowed British miners families affected by the strike. Mrs Wilbur Croker spent the day with friends in Tamertown.

New York Minn Miler Wilkinson The Honor of Commons England America Wilbur Croker Tamertown

Steen Sells Waterford Barbecue Stand to Pratt Couple

W A Steen of this city has sold his barbecue restaurant on the Peres Highway at LeHoeut Garden near Waterford to Mr and Mrs Max Pratt who assumed possession today. Steen, long active in clothing and dry cleaning, opened the Waterford eatery years ago and built a popular roadside stand. The Pratts, prominent Waterford residents, plan to continue the business, with Steen’s dry cleaning nurse remaining in charge of Mrs Steen as plans for the future unfold.

W. A. Steen LeHoeut Garden Waterford Hinkell Hietosis Max Pratt Poakahion Steen Cotry Bris Pratt Stecs Miller Willebe

Let Contract for Allegheny Highway Project

Let contracts for the Allegheny National Highway project in Johnsburg and surrounding area. Ringler T held the grading and drainage contract with completion aimed by fall. Work expected to start as machinery and materials arrive, with a target completion date soon after pouring begins.

Inkpatrick Wallie Johnson Juncg Weath Elayelchinge Johnsburg

Election law reforms win endorsement by Pennsylvania lodge

Philadelphia dispatch reports that reform laws from the winter special session would pass if not opposed by Philadelphia machine and a wavering governor. The Pennsylvania State Camp, Patriotic Order Sons of America, met behind closed doors to discuss a 1927 bill to codify and widen anti graft laws. Six reform measures backed by the governor reportedly received the lodge’s support, with state officers named to oversee next year’s sessions.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Patriove Order Sons of America Legislative Committee Robert E. Haas Allentown AV Hette Johnson Tevisburgs William J1. Long Hanover Frank A. Potter Vittshurch John G. Zsigter Worrisburgs Robert McLean Lansford

Pola Negri Mourns Valentino's Death

Pola Negri, in seclusion at Los Angeles, mourns Rudolph Valentino's death. Reports say she claimed a close bond, rejected by others, and insisted on visiting Valentino's unfinished Hever Hills mansion, where she reportedly collapsed upon learning of his death.

Pola Negri Valentino United Press Los Angeles Calif Jolph Valentino Jaye Vho Nanni Hever Hills Hiwen

Taft Denounces Maudlin Sentimentality in Crime Talk

Former President Taft rejects modern emotional displays around crime and punishment. He calls such sentimentality a danger, labels some supporters as belonging to the lunatic fringe, and urges firm judicial outcomes despite public agitation. Continued on page 7.

Valentino Funeral Plans Stir Gotham Mourning

New York reports Rudolph Valentino’s body to lie in state amid plans for public tribute before burial. Personal manager S. George Ullman says services set for Monday at the Actors Church in New York and hopes to move the body to Hollywood for burial beside film greats. Alberto Valentino remains in Paris with unclear word on his involvement.

New York Broadway Rudolph Valentino Valentino Sisly Valentina Screen Evers Castellania Aly Phere Rodolfo Gug- Helmi Hollywood Filmdorn George Ullman Ap Ui Waom Actors’ Church Alberto Paris

65 Children Rescued From Sinking Yacht Near Miami

Coast guard cutters and a Miami Beach speedboat rescued 65 children from a sinking yacht off Virginia Key near Miami harbor. The Seaspanpo or Seascanpo incident drew workers and police as the vessel listed and capsized, with a Sunday evacuation witnessed by observers and rescuers from local agencies.

United Press Mian Simy Seascanpo Virginia Key Miami Harbor Coast Guard Miami Beach Polika Reservstiut White ‘Temple Sunday

Merchants Called to Meet Thursday Over Labor Day Plans

Merchant leaders from the Chamber of Commerce called a Thursday meeting at the Municipal building to discuss Labor Day store hours during the firemen’s convention and to address general observance matters. The proposal to keep stores open split merchants, with some supporting extended hours and others preferring a full holiday closure.

Carl Smith Merelyants Chamber of Conmerce Wiarity

Opponents of Sunday Baseball Strike Back

Philadelphia August 24 Sunday professional baseball was termed a disturbance and breach of the peace in the city’s answer to a bill of equity filed by the Philadelphia Athletics seeking a permanent injunction against police interference at Sunday games. The answer, signed by Mayor Kendrick and City Solicitor Gaffney, follows a temporary injunction granted last week by Judge Frank Smith restraining police from interfering with a Sunday game between the Athletics and Chicago White Sox.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Athletics Kendridk Gaffney Frank Smith Athletics Chicago White Sox

Terrific blast wrecks big bank in Pittsburgh

A dramatic explosion at the Parmées National Bank and Farmers Savings and Deposit Bank in Pittsburgh injured and killed several people. Police say a bomb caused by a stranger detonated inside the Fifth Avenue building, with two dead and many injured. Rescue crews battled smoke as ambulances and police swarmed the scene, while officials cited the blast as caused by a bent hurled bomb.

Farmers’ Bank United Pras Pittsburgh Auc Parmére’ Banks Parnes National Bank Farrers Savings’ and Deposit Bank Fifth Avenue Woods Savings Department Bankg

Fourteenth Consecutive Rain Day Remarked in Verrisiirg

The Aug 24 report from Verrisiirg notes fourteen straight days of rainfall despite forecasts of sunshine. Weather bureau records show ongoing heavy rain with no sun in sight and continued concerns over July rainfall totals and potential damage abroad.

Weather Bureau

Rome Counters Church Move as Priests Stand Fast

Early settlement of the religious controversy between church and state seems impossible without further instructions from Pope Pius in Rome. Priests and prelates will not return to their churches until Rome guides Archbishop Mora del Rio on civil respect and legation procedures.

United Press CUP Pius Rome Mora del Rio Legati Veen Representativ Chirch Rable Morelés Gruerrero Mexico

North Braddock raid nets five officials and alleged bootleggers

In North Braddock an overnight raid led to the arrest of five borough officials including GF Michell the burgess and John Duhon the police chief plus three alleged bootleggers. Charges allege violation of prohibition laws amid threats and intimidation.

Pittshurgt John J .Pennigton North Briddock North Braddock Plamington Pub GF Michell John Duhon

Miners Face Wage Scale Rejection In Ohio Meeting

In Columbus on August 24 Ohio coal operators began proceedings to abandon the Jacksonville wage agreement and reopen idle mines. The proposed new scale would pay $5 per day, down from the Jacksonville $7.50 rate. Clara Reis, president of the Ohio Coal Operators Association, stated the decision affects about 90,000 miners statewide.

United Press Columbus Ohio Coal Penses Jacksonville IL. Reis Clara Ohio Coat Operators Association

Body of Victim Found After Lake Wreck Near Erie

The body of Richard Pretentin, watchman aboard the ill fated steamer Gerken, was found near Westfield New York by Barcelona fishermen after the vessel sank in a one hour gale off Erie harbor Saturday morning.

United Press Brie Aig 2 Richard Preentin Gerken Erie Harbor Ngon Westfield N.Y Barcelona

Cleveland man held for double murder

Joseph Rotonda, 37, arrested in Cleveland on murder charges for the axe deaths of Mrs Catherine Audia, 47, and her son in their Camden, New Jersey home. Police chief Lawrence Doran said six weeks of investigation led to the arrest. Robbery was cited as motive. $500 found in Mrs Audia's dress was missing.

United Pre Cleveland Joseph Rotonda Sirs Cntherine Avid John Se ¥Y Son Ar Camden Wes Lawrence Doran Chinden Amo Rotonda Dorna Airs Audio Rotonds Andio

Rotary club hosts state visitors at Warren meeting

Rotary Club members welcomed two Pearsylvania lawmakers, Hostoba Flynn representing Elle rauney in Harrisburg and Senator Marvin Griswoll of Erie. Warren Rotary member Selelthammer led as speaker with a talk titled Batts Ancient and Moders. Other guests included Rev EB RB Tait of Clairton, By Rhodes of Detroit, Miss Lillian Dora of Waverly and John H. King of the city.

Rotary Club Pearsylvania Tewnslature Hostoba M. Flynn Elle Rauney Harrisburg Marvin E Griswoll Erie Selelthammer Rotary Club of Warren RB. Tait Clairton Rotary Clik Rhodes Detroit Lillian Dora Waverly John Hi. King

Millinery Store Moves to New Center Street Quarters

Costello and Parker, noted milliners, rent the former Victor Shop space on North Center street next to Barlow Hardware and plan to relocate their millinery business to the new quarters by September 1.

New Quarters Costello and Parker Total Milliners North Center Street Victor Shop Barlow Hardware

Argument ends in murder of teamster at Pitcairn

Pittsburgh August 24 A garage dispute in Pitcairn ended in the shooting death of teamster W. H. Gillespie. The Pittsburg police report say they have apprehended the man who did the shooting.

Pittsburgh Pitcairn Tody W. Hi. Gillespie Pitcairnn

Five Best Radio Features Airing Tonight

A listing of evening radio features with stations and times. WBAT Baltimore 9 p m Eastern, KPAB Lincoln 8:05 p m Central, WEAF 10 p m Eastern, WCX Detroit 10 p m Eastern, WHAD Milwaukee 8:05 p m Central. Program details appear garbled but indicate university and club programs.

WEAF KPAB Lincoln Univerity WCX Detroit Eastyerm Whad Milwagkes Central Standard

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