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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
5
Prosecutor Afetleneahin of Delaware County says Strickland, a 25 year old, confessed to killing Miss Collins after holding her at gunpoint as she fled. He also admitted attempting robberies on two other young women moments earlier. the murder occurred near Lanwada.
Local notices list numerous residents visiting relatives in Jamestown and Erie with family ties across Warren Sharon and Portage. Names include Mrs Cap Windaht Mrs Ott Mofritt Virginia Firie and Walter Windahh among others visiting, returning or traveling for informal visits and errands.
Thirteen individuals arrested early for selling narcotics under the Narcotic Act will be heard by a United States commissioner tomorrow. The arrests were made in Pittsburgh by federal agents from the narcotics department.
A $500000 heart balm suit against a manufacturer moved to the jury after a federal judge presided. The case involved Miss Anne Mallwell and her attorney arguing for damages in a central city dispute.
A listing of major market closings and prominent firms includes Anaconda Copper Boston and Maine, General Motors, Studebaker, Kennecott, American Locomotive, Bethlehem Steel, US Steel and large oil companies. The compiled roster shows diverse industries from mining to railroads to oil indicating broad market activity and sector leaders.
Fragmentary text references Westinghouse Columbia Gas United Light Power Pittsburgh Arkansas and Lone Star, with scattered names like Julian Cane Sugar and WSLS. No coherent event or outcome is discernible from the readable items.
Weather service predicts a sharp temperature drop tonight and Sunday with a low near 26 degrees. Frozen streets cause several minor accidents while Anna Weeuim of West Pleasant Street recovers at home after the weekend incident.
Mrs George Dine came home this afternoon from a visit on business in Erie. The report notes her return and indicates the trip was work related.
Sterling G. Sears reports a new 5-tube radio offering improved home reception by about 100 percent. The device is claimed to be economical on battery use, easier to operate, and priced at about one third of typical 5-tube sets. A 10 day trial and full test reports are offered by Geo W Naylor Jr at 161 Chambers Street, New York City.
The Union Loan Co licenced and bonded advertises loans from 25 to 300 dollars with monthly payments shown for 50, 100, 200 and 300 dollar terms. Applications can be handled by phone or mail with confidential processing and no publicity. Office hours daily and Saturdays.
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