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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1927
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal issue announces advertising rates with yearly and per copy charges. Mall and carrier prices given as historical terms, rates to be made known upon application.
The prosecution argues that lifesaving duty extends beyond charity to law. It cites English common law and a 1864 ship captain manslaughter case, noting immunity may apply to those who fail to aid a drowning person, while stressing life as the utmost value and society's mutual obligation to rescue.
Danish discussions focus on legal abolition of capital punishment with life imprisonment as an alternative. Justice Minister urges parliamentary legislation to end executions, arguing life terms could protect society without state‑sponsored killing. Debate notes concerns about pardons and the brutalizing effect of executions.
A fragmentary editorial laments a wave of masked floggings in Alabama and critiques public punishment. It argues for deterrence but questions the morality and effectiveness of fines and imprisonment and warns against private vigilante justice.
A historical note describes Posodas or the nines festival in Mexico. It blends Christmas and Aztec traditions, periods around December 16 to 21 for Aztec rites and December 29 to 24 for Christiong Devamber, with Hindu influences merging to honor both traditions.
As Token From the Journal Files August 1907 items recount the Knowlton fair, dinner served at Belverlere, guests from Certy and Knowlton, plus social events on Congress Street and at Cronin social. A horse and buggy accident on Main Street injures occupants. Miss Ella Lehan surprises friends on Congress Street. Post Office rule changes about mail delivery height. Palette night at Manager Trimble's event draws crowds. Stoto church benefit social planned. subgrade work on Washington Street progresses. cold spell and near hail noted. a carriage incident at Erie involves Clyde Jones and Mae Ashurst. Glove returns from Presnaugast Point with camp ongoing.
The article notes sharp declines in cotton prices dipping below 28 cents as the market reacted to a government weevil report. Stocks rose to new highs with U S Steel and other large names trading under bearish pressure while firms like General Blatzle, Chrysler, American Can and Pullman posted gains.
NEA Service writer analyzes a spirited hypothetical presidential contest between James A. Reed and Alfred E. Smith. The piece humorously compares their backgrounds, debating styles, and imagined tactics to satirical political theatre in a Washington scene.
Washington reports the bootlegger prohibition enforcement war has caused over 200 deaths since the Dry Act. Treasury data show 54 agents killed in line of duty, 125 violators slain, and several thousand wounded or injured amid clashes with bootleggers and smugglers aboard small craft.
Mrs H W Alverson arrived home last evening after spending ten days in Angola Indiana. She toured the Limberlost Forest famed as the former home of author Gene Stratton Porter where she retraced the grounds that inspired her books including The Drift of the Limberlost.
Road conditions across Chautauqua County show rapid work under Highway Superintendent Squire Fileh. Many routes are open with detours and rough sections. motorists urged to drive slowly through active construction. Key openings include West Lake, Falconer to Poland Center, and Clymer Sherman corridors with multiple detours and closures noted.
Bus drivers report an abundance of deer and bears near Marvin's Creek Valley and Mt. Jewett entertaining passengers on Kane area routes. Orville Scott recalls stopping to let riders watch a bear. Other drivers confirm frequent bear and deer sightings along the lines.
Harrisburg dispatch reports State Police pursue a slaver linked to the Downey killing during Sacco and Vanzetti unrest in Acmetonia. Historical notes claim Troop A has a long record of capturing killers, with multiple prewar and early 20th century cases cited across Pennsylvania towns including New Florence and Reading, detailing arrests, trials, and executions.
Mrs Anna T Benson died this morning at her son Charles Johnson’s home in Corry Route 7. She was 18. She is survived by her son Charles Johnson. Funeral announcements will be made later.
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