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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1926

Page

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Ontario vote returns fuel wet-jury reform in oil probe trial

United Press reports Ontario election results give Premier Ferguson's Conservatives a solid majority as wet liquor measures gain in rural areas. Prohibition era controls expand under planned liquor permits for adults over 21. Vote outcome reshapes province’s political balance amid lingering oil fraud trial notes.

Ontario Jersey Premier Ferguson Ferguson Teg Wilitaire Liberaty Labusul Progressives Iheral Hae United States Drys Nunn Windsor New York State

Congress 15 Divided on Tax Cut Proposal

Washington dispatch reports Congress split over a $20 million surplus use and the administration tax cut plan. Republicans push direct credit reduction while Democrats seek broader use, with Ways and Means tied up and Christmas recess delaying action. A Senate path also uncertain, with expected partisan battles over corporate income tax relief and repeal of some internal taxes.

William J. McEvoy United Provs Washington Coolidge United Press President House Tebeney Danocrats Chey Ha

Father and Son Banquet Planned by First Presbyterian

Members of the Men's Bible Class at the First Presbyterian Church have completed arrangements for the Father and Son Banquet to be held in the church dining hall Friday at 7 o'clock. The program includes a saxophone solo, vocal duet, Sleepy Hollow tune, piano selection, trombone solo, and a toast by Elwood Pitchford. Major G D Van de Boe, Deputy Regional Executive of Boy Scouts, will give the address with Rev J A Martin and accompanists noted.

First Presbyterian Church The Presbyterian Church Sonesseeseerseeye America UaerseSianiti Ruth Pronch Sleepy Hollow FG. Butts A. J. Schaub Plano Soo Seeesea Alice Messenger Boy Scout B. Spicer Siveace Seas Elwood Pitchford van de Boe Boy Scouts J. A. Martin Lucile Murray G L Pitchford F.C. Berts

Relief From Cold Wave Promised by Forecaster

Weather expert says a cold wave will ease by tomorrow, easing a region from Mesquite to the Gulf, with a light snow cover reported in parts while residents hope for warmer days ahead. In Rockville Maryland, Richard Henry Rule, 22, was found guilty of manslaughter in the Halloween killing of 19 year old William J. Barbee during a suburban celebration. The defense argued self defense as Barbee approached with others. authorities note continued public concern over safety at Halloween events. Local sheriff Tom G. Sterrett and Jonny Brow visited the scene.

Howe Uriday Mesnidile Ailaniie Richard Henry Rule Rockville Mal Halfowe'sn Wm. J. Barbee Rule Barber Hallowe'en

Five Best Radio Features Across Regions Tonight

Montreal to Ottawa and Rochester list station lineups featuring orchestras, choirs, and musical acts. Highlights include Hart Mouse String Quartet, Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Matringe Concert, Lurion Schmidt's Orchestra, Henry Baier's artists, and Pacific Comic Opera at Oakland. Public schedules show eastern and Pacific time slots with multiple stations.

Wham Rochester WGY Wmaboth Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra New Vienna WRO Lurion Schmidt Erva Giles Boardman Sanches WEAF Henry Baier Oakland Pacific Comic Opera

Union City man injured when feet of feed fall on him

Lewis Baker aged 68 of Union City was trapped as a pile of heavy feed bags collapsed at Cooperative Feed Mill this morning. A sack pinned his right leg, causing a bone fracture and extensive pain, but ambulance transport to hospital brought improving initial reports. injuries will keep him out of work for some time though no serious damage is expected.

Lewis Baker Union City Cooperative Heastatl Baker Wille Cooper and Crowe

House to House Seal Sale under way

Miss Katherine Arct, chairman of the foral committee, asks residents to support the Christma seals drive. The campaign targets a limited distribution to homes with high school students assisting, and no broad school-wide distribution is planned. Public support for the effort is solicited.

Wilder Way Katherine Arct Toddy The Journal Cain Gaigh

Old Flood of 1839 Recalls Worst in Vicinity History

A letter from Mercur Pennsylvania describes rainfall near 1 inch causing unprecedented flooding across Warren and surrounding counties. Bridges on the Brokenstraw were swept away, dam failures destroyed mills and homes, and a Sugar Run dam breach swept away a dwelling with a family inside. One man learned too late his wife and two children perished as floodwaters rose.

New Yorke City Gerald RB Carroll Sheffield the Observer Mercur Straw Creek Warress County Spring Creek

Warren Woman Delivers Splendid Club Talk in Warren

The Woman's Club of Warren held a well attended luncheon meeting with artistically arranged decor and performances. Mrs Edward Lindsay from Warren shared travel experiences in Europe, recounting visits to historic sites in England and France and noting the influence of culture on American life.

Warren Club Edward Lindsay Woman's Club Durie faWkins Uc Nhsd Rogers Siepenthaler C. F. Cronin Valertne Kithy Penney Sagiitus Anyatipat Murpe Heine House of Pittsburgh Weill Thinks Kani Rane Christin Curry Club Conneaut Lake Ujali Bg Suvoni Chautaugus Bravites Praisul Cronin Edward Gindsay Paties Tun Lindsay Tga England France Westminster Agalin Cavilies Lindsay Uhelse Pii Thomas Catlyies Charles King Jeyietuther

Fire destroys garage. damages three homes in Homer City

A fire in Homer City, Pennsylvania, destroyed the T. A. Love Garage and damaged three nearby buildings. Fire departments from Yiuze, Blairsville, and Tidiosa aided but water shortages prevented saving the garage, with damages totaling about 21,000 dollars to the garage and adjacent homes of David Gilhowner, Joseph Otte, and William Crawford.

Homer City Turness Yiuze Blairsville Tidiasa Fie T. A. Love David Gilhowrer Jscph

Kentucky motorists urged to avoid protests at conference

A Kentucky legislator stated plans to introduce resolutions at a state session conference urging motorists to protest a controversial interstate law. The move aims to delay state actions and secure support against a measure tied to public safety and drivers' rights, drawing opposition from state leaders.

Tom Sterrett Speaks Before Kiwanis Club

Sheriff Tom Sterrett addressed the Kiwanis club on publicity and wartime publicity's role for newspapers. The Erie officer highlighted benefits of publicity, with local advertising manager John B Brew offering praise. deputies Jacks Applebee and others attended, and a joint meeting with Erie Kiwanis is planned at 10 30 o'clock at Motel Carry.

Tom Sterretts Erie Lee Times Kiwanis Hisel Corry Shariff Sterrett Yale

Engagement Repudiated in Promissory Suit Trial

United Press reports in Pittsburgh that star witness testified for Her $500 000 breach of promise suit against Toh Hubbard. Anne Caldwell stated Hubbard pushed her to quit Atlantic City job and embark on stage career. She recounted a California tour and a New York return where he claimed his affections had changed and refused marriage.

United Press Pittsburgs Toh W Hubbard Pittsburgh Mans Fackuren Anne Caldwell New York Airwairs Tybhard Atlantic City Moiste New York California Polly Ted Mubbard King

Defense Counsel Attacks State Tactics in Hall Trial

In Somerville the defense lawyer McCarter scorched the state's tactics in the Hall murder trial. He accused special prosecutor Simpson of seeking disbarment, denounced key witnesses as false, and argued motives were unproven. The address aimed to sway jurors as the case neared conclusion with Stimpson expected to provide the charge.

Alexander Simpson Moore McCarter Clarence Cass Frances Stevens Hall Vrorhare Hewes Willie Stevens Stimpson Muarter Mills Gibson Mefarter Simpson Thar McCarter Tle Ted States Senate

GOP Expenditures of 341,093 Shown In Reports

From Harrisburg the United Press notes that the three Republican committees handling the November plugoger spent 341,084 on the ticket. State Election Bureau filings reveal Joseph Grundy, president of the State Manufacturers Association dubbed the Angel of the Pepper Fisher primary campaign, gave 10,000 to the November election fund.

Tarrisburg Republic Joseph Grundy State Manufacturers ® Association Senate Investgating Commhities

Fall's Letter About Loan Read In Court Trial

Washington Feb 2 The court heard a letter from Falls about a loan and a $100,000 payment connected to Doheny and the Teapot Dome case. Wilton Lambert former Interior Secretary and defense attorney Hogan insisted the document was misinterpreted while the prosecution argued it linked Falls to a larger conspiracy in the oil controversy. The letter, read aloud, claimed no connection to Binebir or others tied to Teapot Dome.

United Press Washington Wilton Lambert Secretary of Interior A. 1 Doheny Opicalag Lin Semagur Thomas Waters Montana McLeay Senat Wil Enuorat Franke J Hogan Fur Heeling Owen Roberts Promoution Sinelsis Mamemoth Oil Company Tirapol Dome Joan Taille Par Methcan Petroleum Company Dahatiy

Snodgrass Granted Pardon Amid Pardons Board Action

Harrisburg December 2 The State Pardons Board recommended clemencies and reported actions to Governor Pinchot after reviewing November cases. A total of 28 applications were refused while several others, including offenses from arson to second degree murder, were also listed as either denied or withdrawn from consideration.

Crawford County Erie County United Press Harrisburg State Pardéin Board Pinchot J.T. Tae George Assif Payette John Anthony Clearfield Tarewas Winreniea Muz Farell Jefferson James Horvulli Westmoreland Gumeppe Ello Eric Turner Senior Willian Beal Somerset Thomas O'Brien

Motive for shooting undetermined in Indiana incident

Hess and Wheeler were involved in a shooting at a home in Indiana Pa. Hoff note says George Burns was held on a charge after firing a revolver at Wheeler who knelt by a photographs cabinet and selected a record. Wheeler remains in critical condition, Burns reportedly had been drinking. Sheriff Matcalm of Toitdin County stated motives were not yet determined.

Y Univer Indiana Hess Whieeler Blairsvite Imdnida Waithill George Burns John M. Matcalm Toitdin County Burns Wheeler Batt Mibit

Coolidge Denies Move to Remove Leonard Wood

Washington dispatches say President Coolidge denied reports that General Leonard Wood would be ousted as Philippine Governor General. Officials at the executive mansion stated no such action was planned and no resignation was expected. Manila reports weeks earlier had hinted Wood’s retirement was near.

Washington Coolidge Leonard Wood Executive Manila United Presa Mays Ward

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