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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1926

Page

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Federal damage suit aims to probe Canton murder

A damaged text reports a Canton federal damage suit tied to the murder of Donny Meilett reform editor of the Canton Daily News. The action seeks access to evidence and names Florence Mellott as widow with the case tied to McGintoe, Towin Murer, Patrick McDoriott, and others while a grand jury decision looms.

United Pro Canton Gruindey Donny Meilett Canton Daily News Florence Mellott McGintoe Paulen Mra Mellett Gillaet Anton Mellett Towin Murer Patrick McDoriott Per Massion Paulson

Envoy Reports on Mexico Situation

Ambassador James R. Sheffield, on leave from Mexico City, planned talks with Secretary Kellogg on oil and reform in the southern republics. He sought a Mexican note replying to a recent note and indicated he would return to Mexico City after a one day leave amid rumors of dissatisfaction with U.S. policy and possible resignation.

Sheffield Kellogg Southern Washington James R. Sheffield Cave Mexico City Kelloige White Pine Curry Coolidge Kelloge Ambadendor Mexico State Department Lund U.S

New President of Greece Inaugurated by Walted Press

Admiral Paul Coundoroxig was inaugurated as President of Checceron in Ayiong Ay. 25, a historic revival since the regime of General Cheodore Pungalog, whose removal followed a revolution. The ceremony affirmed a new chapter after a period of upheaval and war impact.

Greece Walted Press

Identity of Bank Bomber a Mystery

Pittsburgh August 2 The bomber who caused death and destruction in the farmers savings bank remains unidentified amid detectives clues. An official and several employees testified today they saw a man who yesterday demanded 2000 dollars. a photograph of a shell shocked soldier was identified as the bomber, linking him to the victim George G Ortman and the bank incident.

United Prose Pittsburgh Wien Percy Adams Vie Bitte George G Ortmany

Thousands Pass Star's Flower Strewn Casket

Rudolph Valentini lay in state at Campbell Funeral Church in New York drawing a vast crowd of fans and onlookers as police kept order. Norman Talmadge and Tosiph Schenck of United Artists funded the flowers for the silver bronze casket. The outpouring continues daily until midnight before a Monday dawn funeral procession to St Malachis for a vault burial.

New York Rudolph Valentini Campbell Valentina Lave Norm Joe Norman Talmadge Tosiph Schenck United Artists Corporation Niplance

Oats Crop Delayed by Wet Weather Across Western Pennsylvania

Farmers in western Pennsylvania report widespread oat crop losses and delayed harvest due to two weeks of wet, rainy weather. The wet spell hindered cutting and lifting, leaving many fields unharvested and causing potential losses running into hundreds of dollars.

Pennsylvania

Another Body of Lake Victim Found

United Press BRIE reports the body of William Logan of Buffalo New York was recovered from the steamer that sank after leaving Terie Saturday morning. He was found miles northeast of Urie this afternoon. Only the body of George McMin first mate remains to be recovered.

United Press Brie William Logan Buffalo Terie Urie Logai Ody George Mc Min

Repairs Planned for East Wayne Street Surface

City officials announced repairs to East Wayne Street and the East Columbus Avenue stretch toward Roosevelt High. The worst sections, especially East Wayne Street, are due for immediate work within days. Waterlogged areas and dragging needs persist, worsened by a new gas main and heavy truck traffic, with street deterioration described as among the poorest in years.

East Wayne Street Columbus Avenue East Columbus Avenue Roosevelt Highways Lis

Shoots to Franklin and patrol reassignments detailed

Siout W B Smoot of the state highway patrol announced a new charge at Franklin station and a move from Girard to Greer bury. He will head 14 stations ranging from Oliv suite ling to Ridgway and south to Allidon Park near Pittsburgh including Beaver Falls and New Castle. Nutter assigned to Brie distres and Corporal Anne to Werley detachment. Edith Baceds visits Union. Josephine Henry and Maude Ripley from Grand Valley travel en route to Chantavasia for two days.

Edith Baceds Union Josephine Henry Maude Ripley Grand Valley Chantavasia Mes Mfrs & W Blick Brie

Nash Center Street Resurfacing Preparations Begin

Preparatory construction starts for Nash Center street resurfacing from Fork Place to Golumbus Avendie. Dairy Water Company begins replacing services while gas company confirms future line work. Officials hope completion by fall with resurfacing next spring.

Nash Center Street Fork Place Golumbus Avendie Thas Dairy Water Company Aes Atrect Gus Company Hag Nobus Tega Center Street Lui Oscar Frits Algo

St James hotel property to undergo extensive remodeling

John B Patterson owner announces plans to remodel the South Center street hotel building this fall. Tower door to be split into two storerooms with upper floors converted to either apartments or offices. Work to start after garage project on East Main street and will depend on negotiations for leasing the building. Patterson says he may proceed immediately if deal with potential lessees falls through in coming weeks.

J. B. Patterson St. James Hotel John B. Patterson St. James Hoel South Center Street Patterson East Main Street Cefe Aral Patterson Ag

Merchants Called to Meeting on Labor Day Observance

Merchants and business men of the city are asked to attend a Thursday night meeting in the Municipal Hall to discuss plans for the Labor Day observance. The meeting will cover several items of interest to merchants and related matters will be addressed.

Cite

Today s Five Best Radio Features Guide

Listings announce top radio features for the day across multiple stations. Includes WJ2 New York light opera at 3 30 P M East daylight, New York Philharmonic Orchestra at 7 30 P M East, WTAM Cleveland program at 8 P M standard, KCA Denver 8 15 P M standard Tabernacle Choir, WDA Kansas City 9 P M central tysnhoe Band.

WEAP WJ2 New York New York Philharmonic Orchestra WTAM Cleveland KCA Denver Tabernacle WDA Kansas City Central Standard Tysnhoe

Dispatches on American Warships to Nicaragua

The State Department authorized the Navy to deploy two vessels to Nicaragua as a precautionary measure to protect American lives and property amid potential hostilities. Officials said the move would help deter disruption and safeguard interests, with planned dispatch possibly by air and sea assets.

United Press Washington Nicaragua State Department Ceurmeredd Tie Navy Iiueliess Lois Wuilsers Poeta Service

Constabulary to Investigate Local Fire Mystery

Fire officials say investigators from the fire department and police have visited the city to probe a blaze that damaged Wright Street and nearby areas. Authorities expect continued pressure to uncover a motive, with no clear suspect identified to date.

Columbus Twp Schools to Open on September 7

Correction to earlier reports states Columbus Township schools will not open next week. Warren County schools plan August 30, but Columbus Jewish schools will open September 7.

Columbus Colimbus Township Thie Township It Warioungs Titalay Warren County

Poultry Hog Clinic At Municipal Building Friday

A free clinic by poultry and hog specialists will be held in the Municipal building Friday evening. All poultry and swine owners are invited and urged to attend the demonstrations. Further information may be obtained at Condo Drug Store. Various local residents and visitors from Buffalo and Pittsburgh areas are noted in society items.

Condo

Prolonged Deadlock Over Church Issue in Mesico City

The Mexican Episcopate hesitates to press peace efforts as the church state clash deepens. Bishop Pascual Diaz and Archbishop Risitz lead a faction calling for suspension of direct peace talks, leaving tensions high amid religious laws under President Galles. A lengthy struggle looms with no papal update received and Rome informed of developments.

United Press Galles

Miner Held In County Jail For Embezzlement

Ray Miner former secretary of the Thayer Carriage Works of Erie and longtime city resident is held in county jail after being arrested by Constable Bassett for embezzlement. Miner appeared before Alderman Bassett for arraignment, bail set at 5000 dollars, hearing scheduled for August 25. Detectives traced losses of about 13500 from his twenty year tenure at Thayer Works.

Ray Miner Thayer Carriage Works Erie Bassett Miner Constalle JU Badders Girard Borden Siman Wis Mdermain Tim I Thayer New York Cas K Dinkey Badilies

Bettis Flier Injured After Mountain Crash

A missing plane flyer is found by two boys who crawled five miles through woods with a broken leg. They located the unconscious survivor after the plane crashed into a mountain, authorities report Bettis badly injured in the incident.

Bettis

Pulitter Prize Winner Bettis Expected to Recover

Belleronte Va August 2 A Pulitzer prize winner Bettis missing for over 48 hours found alive after plane crash on Jacket Mountain. He crawled five hours to a road, suffers a broken leg and facial injuries but stable. Two local youths and highway workers aided him, with transfer to hospital. If stable, Bettis may be moved to Walter Reed for treatment by air.

United Press Alternaies J. J. Williams Selfridge Field Bettis Fief Snyder and Sweetwood Mier Betha Repuys Lesy Wren Ruth Aurind Orthwest Lewisto Millard Aurind Fier Tate Washington Walter Reed Army Hospital War Department Bentist Mountain Army Bolling Field Bellefonte

Farrell Named to Boxing Commission Harrisburg

Aug 25 Governor Pinchot appointed Henry Parsell of Nanticoke a member of the State Athletic Commission also known as the State Boxing Commission. Parsell will succeed Charles Fred White who resigned at the Governor's request yesterday.

Farrell Boxing Commission United Press Harrisburg Pinchot Henry Parsell Nanticoke State Athletic Commission State Boxing Commission Charles Fred White Goveernor

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