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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1925

Page

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Fortunes Rise And Fall In Wheat Market Collapse

A chaotic wheat market collapse wiped out many small speculators while professionals profited from the short side. The rapid drop around noon erased gains, with May futures tumbling despite earlier strength. Reports linked government investigations to the decline as a detail in a day of steep losses and shifting quotes.

United Press Ptipaga Haldings Dally Wal Tipure Scott Durand Jed

Corry Experiences Warm Spell Yet Stormy Thaw

As Corry saw unseasonably warm weather the thaw worsened driving conditions with many motorists stuck in ditches. Street crews struggled to clear gutters and keep roads passable while forecasts warned of more rain and further warming next week.

Corry Eather Alway Rube Howard Hye Wea

Bandit Wanted Here That Held in Erie Jail

Reports say JonN Jones, arrested at Franklin, is the youth who held up a man at the kitchen counter and robbed him at the gas station. Chief Dunkhe questioned the suspect in Erie county jail, where he admitted passing through the city but remained vague on movements. Local authorities expect Brown to identify him in Erie on Sunday as Jones is sought for the crime.

Jonn Jones Ty Prauldling Hadls Vonkiied Heneyene Brown Erie Nave AP Jones Hhe County

Polish Actress Admits Murder at Paris Trial

Polish actress Mile. Umninska testified she killed her dying fiancée Jean Zynowski in a Paris hospital to end his suffering as he fought cancer. She described sitting by him as he endured pain, then saying she resolved to act, firing with a concealed revolver after a morphine dose. The court heard her plea, with defense led by Henri Robert Dean as the crowd watched.

United Press Paris Stanislawa Uminska Stirislawa Uminska Young Tday Poshiniatte Parisinnes Henri Robert Dean Mile. Uaminski Jean Zynowski Warsaw Ife Umninska Wynoveki Gil Hill Jim Mollie Robert Marie Fournier Padé Mile Uminska Ken Tover

Poison Pill Murder Probe Seeks Recalls At Ohio State

Discrepancies in student testimony sharpen the poison pill murders probe at Ohio State University. Police prosecutor John J. Chester and United Press report that several recalled students from the dispensary era may be summoned to explain contradictory statements about prescription use of strychnine and quinine.

Columbus T.taves Ohio State University John J. Chester United Press

Proclamation on Death of W G Murray in Corry

Proclamation notes the death of W G Murray a highly esteemed Corry citizen and civic leader. It calls for many residents to attend his funeral services Sunday afternoon and is dated February T hand of CL Alexander touching on community growth and remembrance.

W. G. Murray Aits City Alexander

Cramer's plane crashes near Edinboro injures local girl

Aviator Parker Cramer of Clarion and Bowker operated flights at Edinboro State Normal School. During a landing on frozen lake ice a control lever jammed, the plane tipped, wrecking wheels propeller and wings. Dorothy Thompson 18, a resident of 647 City and student at the Normal school, suffered a forehead cut and head injuries but was treated at the dormitory.

Parker Cramer Clarion Edinboro Varey Dorothy Thompson Seed 1 Venrs City Edinboro State Normal School Edinbard Cramér Bowker Charion Exlinborn Uke Missy ‘Thompson Cramer Thompson

Low bids seal spring road work across western Pennsylvania

J Hunts Company of Olean was named the lowest bidder on the Corry to Wrightsville stretch, part of 61 miles in ten counties. One hundred twenty three bids were submitted for spring road construction with multiple projects including Erie and Union townships. Pere Construction of Erie drew attention for a low bid of 116,961 dollars for 287 miles, suggesting a strong push to accelerate road building locally.

J. Hunts Company Olean Cor Ty Wrightsville Havin Bunce Firm 5 State 1Ind Bedford Warren Indiaus McKean Ere Westmoreland Tomway Ify Centre Indiana County West Wheatfield Township Real Monstrucion Buller Warren County Calinihus and Pree H. E. Runes Ofwy and Posten del. Dennis Smeth Entre County Boges Union Tucton Worth Unionville Borwiugh Miller Construcion Company Panxsutawney Eriecourt Conneaut Township AL Dion Korough Charles Thorye Erie Rauls Aooutes Charles H. Pere

Breaks in Gas Mains Threaten Scranton Residents

West Scranton area under guard as a series of breaks in gas mains drives five hundred people into the streets to avoid escaping fumes. Mrs Robert Brown and family planned weekend visit to Warren, traveling via her sister Mrs Sam Felson.

United Press Scranton West Scranton Robert Brown Andson Warren Sam Felson

Official Probe Of Millennium Ordered

Los Angeles authorities ordered a complete inquiry into the Millennium prophecy by Margaret Bowen, a Seventh Day Adventist reader, after followers reportedly gathered possessions in anticipation of the world ending at midnight yesterday. Chief Investigator Poland indicated a full detailed inquiry would be conducted.

Millennium Los Angeles Tech Margaret Bowen Los Angetes Bowen Poland

Stay Extended in Interior Oil and Gas Case

Pittsburgh February 7 Judge Schoonmaker extended the time for final confirmation of the sale of assets of the Interior Oil and Gas Company. The stay was granted on petition by Curtis Leatt for stockholders led by John A Guay and Banks Daya. The move follows protests at a Warren sale and affects Kensal stockholders and local interest in the company’s holdings.

Judge Schoonmaker Pittsburgh Schoonmaker O. G. Disitler Titerior Oil & Gag Cyary Curtis Lcatt John A. Guay Lanks @ Daya Committee of the Interior OM & Gas Oa Bebra Kensal Interior Oi and Gas Company Warren Bar] Brown Pittshyeh Suwon

Palm Under New Manager Opened On South Center Street

J. J. Gass, former owner of the Luro pean hovel, reports fine patronage at his New Palm restaurant opened this week on South Center street. The eatery was remodeled with complete new equipment and is described as one of the most modern in the city, with the new owner expected to attract a splendid patronage.

J. J. Gass Luropean South Center Street

Johnsons Team Leads in Drive for Memberships

Johnsons team led by Ed Johnson pushes a membership drive with A Hillstromy at 35 as top collector. Wall Armitage captains a close second squad while the campaign aims for five hundred members and will continue indefinitely.

A. Hillstromy Corny Motor Hillstrom Ed Johnson Wall Armitage

Doomsday Fails to Alter Worldly Affairs in Patchogue

United Press dispatch from Patchogue reports on February 7 that the predicted doomsday event caused no noticeable change. Apostle Robert Reidt and his followers, gathered in San Diego and several U.S. locations, waited for a trumpet sound as the expected apocalypse did not arrive, leaving witnesses largely asleep and no extraordinary events.

Chas San Diego Doi Heaven Hollywood Cleveland Washington Lincoln Neh Reidt

Corry Building and Loan Assn Opens Campaign

Stockholders held an enthusiastic meeting in the association offices to launch a large membership drive starting next week and ending March 20. Officers Phillips James Nichols and Mixer head tour teams to recruit members and handle subscriptions. Applications for loans have been pouring in, with thousands of dollars potentially available once funds permit.

Corry Building and Loan Association uSlid Orgunication Bi Phillips James Stanley Nichols

New Parochial School to Open February 18

St Edward's Parochial School and Gymnasium will be formally opened on Wednesday evening February 18. A varied program and entertainment costing nine dollars will be open to the public. The building, in the rear of St Thomas rectory, will not yet host classes but will serve social and parish activities. The gym will be used by children during winter. the program includes dancing, cards, basketball, and music by an augmented orchestra. Construction is by Continental Construction Co of Erie. complete equipment will cost about 50000.

St Edward's Partehial St. Thomas West Washington Siiceh Pew School Plahertys Continental Construction Company of Erie

Brother Leads Rescue Through New Cave at Mouth of Land Cave

A rescue effort for Floyd Collins continues at Sand Cave Kentucky after a fissure eight inches wide and eight feet deep opened near his underground prison. Homer Collins and an expanding militia force search for a second entrance while observers report faint sounds from Collins as rescuers test lighting and tools.

United Press Land Fey Floyd Coltins Jed le Homer Collins Tomes Hingt Floyd Bnliel Homer Floyd Collins Collins Gollay Eas Collins Prison Boylinse Green Liouts William Renner George Allen Qwarkk Denhardt Asia

VFW Plans Minstrel Show at Local High School

Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars muting plans for another minstrel show to be held April 22 and 23 at the High School Auditorium. Léa Cook is chair of the committee and Milan Waller will direct the presentation.

Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Léa Cook Milan Waller

Stockholders Meeting At Jamestown Tonight

A meeting of the directors of the Qerry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation will be held in Jamestown this evening. D A Hillstrom Charles A Anderson and Harrison Keppel of this city will attend the seating.

Qerry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Jamestown D. A. Hillstrom Charles A. Anderson Harrison Keppel

Partial Moon Eclipse Scheduled for Sunday Tonight

A partial lunar eclipse is planned for tomorrow February 8 with the event beginning at 7:00 p.m. and ending at 6:15 p.m. The moon will be about three quarters covered at its peak.

Enid

Judgment for auto damages in Nov. 28 crash case

Cleve Fusnham of this city was granted a fragment of $9945 in an action in trespass brought against W. Van Einan of Brie, heard in Judge Gordon's court yesterday. The suit followed an automobile accident on West Smith street on November 28 last.

Cleve Fusnham W. van Einan Brie Aderman G. H. Gordon West Smith Street

KOC Plans Barn Dance in Corry Council event

The Knights of Columbus in Corry Council announce plans for the annual barn dance at the State Armory on February 20. The Olympians of Meadville are set to perform while Herbert Butler of Cleveland remains seriously ill in critical condition. Mrs Butler, once a resident, is identified.

Corry Council Knights of Columbus Amory Meadville For the Herbert Butler Cleveland Butler Well Dulown Corny

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