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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1926
Page
1
Gorey merchants report one of the busiest shopping days of the week with crowds from rural districts and locals filling stores Saturday. Business is up across the city as larger outlets extend hours to complete holiday purchases through Friday evening.
A torn lingerie bundle deepens the mystery of the disappearance of Dr. Knutte Houck and his wife Jadys Mawek aged 38. Police face an intricate case as Houck, a neurologist at Stahlrauth government hospital, vanished Wednesday after seeking his missing spouse and was later found incoherently at a Hornell hotel.
Rome dispatch reports Pope Francis elevated two prelates to the College of Cardinals, Mgr. Lorena Lauri of Poland and Mgr. Guuseppe Gamba of Turin. He voiced concern over the church's situation in Mexico and urged French Catholics to stay faithful during the ceremony.
United Press reports a 40 member crew of the steamship West Celina fought a fire in the forward hold for over three hours. The vessel, off Manhattan, is expected to reach Boston about noon after the blaze was subdued. Captain Tank Stevens at Charleston Navy Yard wirelessed the progress at 8 AM.
A Senate committee heard testimony alleging former Attorney General Daugherty confidant Smith planned to collect millions from breweries and others for protection. Heflin and others discussed murder claims and a scheme to channel funds to anti dro to cover deficits.
Churches across the city opened Christmas programs with sermons and cantatas as the season began. The Methodist and Baptist churches reported large crowds, with sermons on Bethlehem and a major cantata titled The New Born King. Other parishes planned pageants and vesper services through the week.
Radio listing shows Offenbach opera The Tales of Hoffmann at WOO Philadelphia 9 PM Eastern and a Christmas cantata at WIE New York 8 PM. Bass-baritone Paul Robeson with Hadley’s Orchestra featured on WEA Hookup 10 stations. KOA Denver 8 11 5 PM Mountain airs Gypsies concert.
Erie Daily Times editor Crane dies after a week of illness from pneumonia. A longtime figure in Corry and Erie, he led the Fre Times and later became directing head of the paper after years of service. He is survived by his widow and two children. Funeral arrangements pending.
Major Merten A. Dargue announced a postponement of the five Armstrong amphibian planes on their 31,000 mile South America and West Indies tour from Kelly Field. The delay was attributed to unfavorable weather.
A Des Moines bank with $500,000 capital and significant real estate loans failed to open today. The banking collapse follows years of accumulated losses and deposits failed, marking a severe setback for the town loan company and local business.
Senate investigates Pepper and Gould amid bribery allegations and campaign spending questions. Key figures include Senator Walsh and Senator-elect Vure with hearings set for January 4.
In Philadelphia a water tank collapse killed four people and trapped others as rescue teams searched the wreckage. Authorities investigated the cause and looked for possible permit issues and inspection lapses.
Mrs Doraine Haines aged 88 and her two children, Robert 5 and Lovie 2, were found strangled in their Los Angeles home. Husband Mathes Haines reported the tragedy and was detained for questioning. The bodies showed signs of a struggle, with stockings tied tightly around the throats.
Local citizens warn of a rising poison liquor supply as Christmas demand grows. Officials led by John D. Pennington cite increased bootleg liquor seizures and altered distillery operations, noting supply drops yet persistent demand and public health concerns.
Washington reports the House Naval Committee backed a bill authorizing construction of ten new cruisers at 105 million dollars. Chairman Butler, a Republican from Pennsylvania, was directed to push for a special rules vote. Funds are expected to be included in the Naval bill later, with potential Senate action planned after the Christmas recess.
Harrisburg reports a draft reform bill urged by Tapert and the Governor's committee. It proposes evening of batter bees, voter registration, machine voting, and repeal of poll taxes. It caps expenditures per voter, bans outside payments to voters, and requires checks for contributions over $40.
Cars from Union City and Meadville collided Saturday night near Union City after a High School game. Millstrom driven car caused a dented fender and a smashed Ford sedan driven by George Aldrich at South and Spring streets. no serious injuries reported.
Fanner sites were being arranged at Ellullora today for Fannie and Hanna Daily repluee sisters aged 66 and 72 found dead from exposure Sunday in their home near Edinboro State road. A passerby who carried coffee to the house discovered the bodies one near the kitchen stove and the other on the bed. The temperature in the house was well below freezing.
New York dispatches report a Linseed King launch crushed by ice floes in the Hudson River near Edgewater and Manhattan. At least 33 workers are dead with 24 survivors in hospitals. rescue efforts involve many river vessels and police as temperatures drop and more bodies are recovered.
Harold J. Croarkin, 26, son of wealthy parents, confessed to beating six year old Walter Schmith to death at a Chicago riding academy. He admitted the act but offered no motive, claiming the killing was senseless and asking for his lawyer. State's Attorney Crowe supervised the questioning as Croarkin declared he would shut up and seek legal counsel.
City council convenes at the Municipal building for a regular meeting with routine business on the agenda. Tr. G. Kibler and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Desmond have returned from New York City where they rented annual Pennsylvania dings at the Waldorf Hotel.
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