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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1925
Page
1
About 1191 voters enrolled on Thursday, far above average, with turnout surging in all wards. The mayoral race drew the crowd as registrants queued at precincts, crowding polling sites and signaling a record enrollment likely to surpass recent years.
United Press reports a strike call for 158 000 anthracite miners after wage dispute talks fail. Government plans to avoid arbitration until shortages appear, with stocks argued sufficient for three months. West Virginia and Ohio coal prices surge while unions prepare for a midnight Monday walkout.
In Orvatoma Clady on August 98 a dramatic chase ended with two robbers killed and a third captured after abducting a cashier by deception. The event disrupted a bank in Binley near Ringfishr fate venturi as residents fled to a stock safe. The surviving author remains with his mother and relatives on Bur Gicurch street.
Radio listings from New York and WGY Schenectady note programs with the New York Philharmonic under conductor Willem Van Mongatroe, a Central Division program, and Detroit Symphony coverage. WGY pieces include a Sutra drama The Bracelet and other local broadcasts.
Investigators in Pittsburgh report on the Buffalo Flyer wreck on the Pittsburghe Buffalo division near Traeburn. Engineer A G Miller, 89, of Oil City, is dead. Fireman J Fidler, 58, of Oil City, escaped with minor injuries. Rageman Joseph Mynn of Oil City suffered minor bruises. Cause under review. whether switch was thrown remains undetermined.
Paris cabined approves in principle a settlement of France's debt of over 9 billion francs based on 62 annuities of 82.5 million francs. The move praises Finance Minister CallFaux and seeks US generosity while warning against Dawes plan sabotage and pressing Washington for terms matching England's. Observers note France cannot bear war charges and must secure favorable conditions from both Britain and the United States.
Seven bandits stopped a Philadelphia Rapid Transit crew at a rail crossing and escaped with 89,000 in cash. Three metal canisters were seized, leaving 71,000 hidden under car seats. Authorities pursued via New Jersey and New York, spotting seven men abandoning a car near a New York train station.
Automobile accidents claimed three lives in the Pittsburgh region yesterday. A final fatal wreck on a highway left two dead and another passenger gravely injured when a motorcycle crash occurred near the city.
Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce discussed another special sale in Hie Municipal Building. Following the success of the Dollar Day event, they expect a large turnout with over thirty merchants joining the September bargain offerings. Additional meetings are planned to finalize plans and advertising for the Community Day sale.
United Press reports a merger plan among Trumbull Steel, Midland Steel, and Otis Steel to form a new company with capital around 30 million dollars and 83 million in assets. The plan proposes 10 percent preferred stock and about 1,760,000 shares common stock. Detailed terms awaiting adjustment with Midland’s stockholder.
Butler fair draws 25 000 visitors yesterday with crowds expected to grow over the weekend. Mp and Mrs John D Bentley of Rice are spending the weekend at Mitt Harmig Bentley's home.
Rapid progress reported on the Intellor finishing and furnishing of the new hostel hostel with much equipment already installed. September fifteenth is noted as the estimated opening date. Local officials indicate the project advances swiftly and will boost accommodations.
Corry Hotel Company reports rapid interior finishing and furnishing of 76 rooms with hot and cold water and baths. Kitchen equipment installed with $6000 spent, lobby along Center and Park Place, dining room for 100, and a lunch shop on the southeast corner. A public opening with a reception is expected around September 19th, barring delays.
Gris NZ France Aug 28 Miss Sertrurle Edoris American swimming star is ready to do battle with the English channel for the second time this season. Grimmed down to fine form by Old Bit Burgess she now awaits tomorrow or the sabbath to leap off from the gray nose of Brings and stroke forth for chalky cliffs on the other side.
Napoléon B. Antill of Titusville was seriously burned when a pipe he was working on ignited. The fire set the home aflame but was quickly extinguished with little damage. Antill suffered facial and neck burns and hair loss and was treated by a physician. He recalled a prior devastating burn on October 20 1928 when a barrel and a gasoline tank car explosion caused severe injuries.
Census Bureau figures report 204 498 marriages in 1924 across 23 states and DC while divorces reached 45 880, up 16 54 percent from 1923 as marriages fell 21 722. Ohio led in marriages and divorces with 11 026 divorces. Massachusetts followed with 1 793 divorces amid marriage declines.
Aug 28 authorities hold more than four postal clerks in custody over a plan to rob air mail routes between Chicago and San Francisco. One clerk reportedly disclosed the scheme to federal agents as inspectors investigate the unusual telegrams and missing parcels tracing back to earlier incidents.
Tewis learned in the afternoon that no insurance adjustment had been reached on the fire claim. It is understood the loss amounts to more than $6,000 of the $7,000 policy on the shoe repairman's Stick, which was completely destroyed.
A three alarm blaze swept Woonsocket destroying the Park Spring Knitting and Bleche Company plant and Prqik Pom Knitting Mill. The fire damaged 17 houses and two garages with losses over 800000. A stiff wind spread flames threatening the industrial district before containment.
Judge Arird will retire from a Columbus township matter while a 1 pm session weighs a borough and township school directors dispute. Attorneys argued over dissolution implications for Columbus borough, with petitions seeking ouster of both boards and fresh directors under state school law.
Hundreds from the city and nearby districts gathered at East Washington Street and Maple Avenue for a lawn festival hosted by the Keystone Boosters to aid the Keystone basketball team. Ice cream cake and sandwiches were served as a varied program by Goleman Husbands Union City drew applause. A full financial report will follow.
Ean Ruffner of New Kensington pleaded guilty to stealing an automobile and was sentenced to nine to 18 months in the workhouse.
Mr and Mrs R. J. Gilbert and their daughter spent the past month in the city with relatives and friends and left this afternoon for their home in Millville New Jersey. They were accompanied by Miss Boardman who went to her home in Vineland New Jersey.
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