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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1925

Page

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Tragic Open Stove Fire Claims Mrs Tuttle in Union City

Mrs Melissa Tuttle 74 dies after clothing catches fire from an open stove in her North Center street home. Firefighters and Dr J C Kibler attempted rescue but she perished from extensive burns. Husband and daughter and other relatives survive. Funeral Thursday at Pine Grove. Also noted: thieves flee with car and goods worth about 3500 dollars from Star Garage and Phillips store.

Melissa Tuttle Andra Ray Edson North Center Struet Wall Kgown J.C. Kibler Beinig Wislow David Tuttle Rs. Tuttle Mei Ray Widuon Dan Depew Columbus William © Shermin Erie W. W. Kincaid Niagara Paris Freeman Perry Alton Darrow Thhs City Union City Cleveland Niagapn Hallig Wlan Aftarnoon Therment Pine Grove

Jewelry Store Robbery Sparks Police Hunt in Corry

Police investigate a jewelry store burglary on North Center Street. Thieves ransacked cases, stole valuable pieces including watches rings and diamonds, pried open a rear window, and fled in a Chevrolet coach believed to be driven by Horton J. Davis. Authorities warn of likely getaway to Corry area as snow hampered pursuit.

VE. Phillips North Center Street Hleves Horton J. Davis Star G W. Dunkle Phillips Elgin Kodak Films Wal Journal Philips Hay Chiat Mae

Important School Board and City Council Meetings Tonight

The Board of Education meets at 7 o clock to reorganize with new directors James W Campbell and Charles Monroe. Unclear if a successor to S G Sweet will be named. candidates discussed but no decision. City Council plans to review the 1926 budget and millage, with routine business on the agenda for the evening.

Board of Education and City Commission Board of Education James W. Campbell PlaHles Monroe Sar G. Sweet Cassidates City Cannell

Headless body found in burned Ohio home ruins

Police seek to identify a man found amid the charred wreckage of George Collingwood’s house razed by fire near Franklin Pennsylvania. The body, headless and badly burned, was discovered as investigators sifted through the smoldering ruins. Authorities were unsure whether the head was burned off or severed before the fire.

United Press Franklin George Collingwood Wil

Dawes Eyes Early Senate Rules Change

Vice President Charles G Dawes faced the Senate for the first time since his excoriation as he urged changes to Senate rules to enable quicker speeches and action. Three resolutions were expected to be introduced, with Republican leaders promising debate and a possible committee report to allow full consideration of his proposal. Rev T J Smock returned home to Geneva after an overnight city visit, and William McKelvey of Pittsburgh was in town en route elsewhere.

United Press Washington Senate Dawes Reed Missouri Wes T. J Smock Geneva William McKelvey Pittsburgh Ene

Five Best Radio Features Planned Across Stations

Radio schedule notes varied programs from New York and Oakland to Atlanta and Lockport. Featured segments include opera at 10 PM Eastern and a St. Nicholas Society banquet, with addresses and educational programming in multiple time slots across stations like WSB WNYC and WMAK.

KGO Oakland Pac WSB New York Atlanta WNYC Josephins Daniels WMAK Lockport Easteyn Goodrich Ye Kan

Thirteen Cars and Locomotive Derail on Buffalo Division

A southbound Pennsylvania railroad freight train derailed near Prosper north of Mayville. The locomotive and thirteen cars left the rails, tearing the roadbed for over a thousand feet but the crew and merchandise mostly escaped damage. A special train carried passengers to nearby towns and traffic was restored by midnight.

Buffalo Pennsylvania Railroad Prosper Mayville Buffle Sity Cary Clymer Sherman Erie Brocton

Bribes Reported as High as 1 Million in Prohibition Era

New York reports from prohibition circles reveal bribes up to 1,000,000 offered by major bootlegging rings for access to a North Atlantic port. Attorney Buckner will present grand jury evidence against William Dwyer's alleged organization as the probe widens to include coast guardsmen and officials amid a national liquor flood valued around 50 million. Arrest warrants issued for numerous suspects and a month of testimony anticipated.

New York North Atlantic Attomey Buckner Wiliam Dwyer Uckner

Pinchot Thanks Coolidge for Action

Harrisburg dispatch reports Governor Pinchot telephoned President Coolidge to express gratitude for withholding the text of a letter from John L. Lewis the international president of the United Mine Workers The exchange was tied to the anthracite strike efforts and labor interference concerns referenced in the note External details indicate the White House action aimed to avoid influencing the coal labor dispute.

Harrisburg Pinochiot Coolidge John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

Congress Opens as Longworth Is Named Speaker

The 59th Congress opens with Nicholas Longworth named speaker and new members sworn in. The session faces continued insurgent strife as the House convenes and sets the stage for legislative action this year.

Longworth

Opening of Congress in 1924 Sets Tone for New Session

Washington December 7 1924 Congress elected in 1924 with President Coolidge opened amid ceremonial bustle. Charles G Dawes and William Tyler Page presided as roll call confirmed a quorum. Longworth Ohio elected speaker while credentials and seating disputes were resolved by the privileges and elections committee. Dawes announced actions to notify the President and House.

Washington Congress Coolridge Senate House of Representatives Charles G. Dawes William. Tyler Page Olkrle House Shera Montgomary J Muir Dawes Whési Republian Wisconsin Williams Missouri Robinson Mndiana Republica North Dakota Nicholas Longworth Ohio Wus la Pollette Lenfoot Young Bobs Nim Reel Senator Williams Republlican Curtis Watson Inglany Sensster Sesson Edwin P Thayer Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Coal Company sets December production record

The Pittsburgh Coal Company announced a new production record for its NT swage scale mines. On December 5 there was a load of 19,735 tons of coal, marking a peak in output for the period.

United Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Coal Company Mint

Coolidge Defines Farm Aid Plan and Cooperative Marketing

President Coolidge today rejected immediate saw age aid to farmers and urged against relying on government relief as a cure for agricultural ills. He praised cooperative marketing, extended storage facilities, better information and advice, and stronger bank credit to place farming on a sound, independent foundation. The speech was delivered before the American Farm Bureau Federation, outlining steps to strengthen the agricultural sector.

Dee 7 Coolidge Parot Bureau Federation Agreglture Department Arm Law Bank

Yeggs Loot Erie Stores In Weekend Burglary Wave

Erie police reported a weekend series of break ins by yeggs at L. J. Everett Company and Dan's Price Store on State Street. The Everett store safes yielded about $4700, with $1700 from one site and $2500 from another, while Dan's Price Store was breached but the safe could not be opened. No clues were left and investigators remained at sea about where to begin.

Cory Erie L. J. Evergt. Company Erie Dispatches Williams Ottier Prairiclollies Pein State Street Vagus Everett Yegps Sea Gs

Ministers of Union City Meet for Go'd Church Campaign

Five Union City ministers and local pastors gathered at the Presbyterian church to discuss the Go'd Church campaign. After the meeting a dinner at the Bluebird restaurant followed, with attendees including Rev. Robertson Rev. Joshua Rev. Wilson Rev. Baker Rev. A E Roth Rev. W Bartlett Rev. J A Martin Rev. I B Resta and Rev. William Han.

Union City Ministeral Association Presbyterian Church Lans Bluebird Ter Robertson M. E. Church Joshua Wilson Presbyterian Baker J Hy Free Methodist

Body of Swanson Found in French Creek Near Venango

Following the recovery of August Swanson of Jamestown from French Creek near Venango County, authorities probe the disappearance of Swanson and Georg Johnson. Johnson was last seen with Swanson after inquiries at the road to Corry. Johnson’s coat, vest and cap were found on the bank. Swanson’s body was located late Saturday afternoon by Edward Baker near the east side of the creek. Investigators rethink whether Swanson fell while trying to rescue Johnson, who was missing with only Johnsons’ clothing recovered earlier. The case remains puzzling with a single set of tracks observed along the bank.

August Swanson Jamestown Prench Creek Venanigabora Raeford Johnson Swartson Corry Sweanson Swanson Erie Railroad Meadville Ollock Edward Baker Venango French Créek Baker Crawford County Elwood Long

Pinchot Defeat Sparks Mixed Reactions in Washington

A Washington dispatch reports Governor Pinchot reacting to a defeat tied to anti Saloon League actions. He says further defeats suit his efforts against treasury department delays as he had hammered for two years. The dispatch notes a clash with anti saloon forces over law enforcement priorities.

LY United Harrisulag Indiot Washington Treasury Department Newspaper Dispatch Redelle Prin Gov. Pinchot

Foresee Early Success for Tax Reduction Bill

Washington December 7 The Ways and Means committee introduced a 325 million dollar tax reduction bill calling it nonpartisan and designed to benefit every taxpayer. The committee noted no partisan splits on bill provisions in hearings except during wartime periods and claimed the measure aims for maximum good for all citizens.

Washington Ways and Means House

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