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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1925

Page

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Child Dies After Kitchen Stove Burn Incident

A young girl playing near a cooking stove suffered fatal burns at home Sunday. Her dress caught fire and flames engulfed her, despite attempted extinguishment. She died at Corry Hospital at 4 PM. The child, one of three, was beloved by neighbors who mourn her loss as funeral plans were set for Holland Cemetery.

Nirwinin Hiren Searald Hayle Strent Mbehidie Corry Dieplel Evie Dent Shorwan Corry Hospital Celoek Ariel Wistoe Burnet Aly Jorge Citely Tolland Barton Miran Wifi Barrons Holland Cemetery

Major State Issues Before Legislature

United Press reports six major items before the 1925 Pennsylvania Legislature incl Revenues high license liquor question and tax moves. Gov Pine hat plans joint session to push the United TeLy Bill for state control. manufacturers tax proposal debated as bond acts and road projects face scrutiny amid party tensions. Williams Millett spent weekend at Mayville home. early morning return noted.

United Press Harrisburg Iim Pinehat Hie United Tey Legislative League Lewie Rial Wscnt

Eclipse of Moon Visible Here Sunday in Corry

Corry residents witnessed a partial lunar eclipse Sunday afternoon as the moon passed into Earth's shadow. The event began shortly before 1 00 and ended around 2 15, with observers across the eastern United States reporting dimming and widespread interest among thousands.

Corry United States Tana Jon

Campaign to Break Up Rowdyism Across City

Chief Police Dunkle leading a drive to curb youth disturbances amid rising complaints. A youth linked to the Lovers schoolhouse incident was arrested but not charged after authorities declined to press charges. Another North Center street disturbance prompted a summons before Magistrate Porter as Dunkle intervened in civilian clothes to quell the unrest.

Chieif Dunkleshing North Center Street Washington Street Porter Chof Dunkle Ume

Corry Enjoys Warm Spell Spares Storms This Weekend

Corry enjoyed a spring like spell with mild weather throughout Sunday. Skies remained clear in the afternoon with warm temperatures, while a late shower ended the period of fair weather. The overall pattern was a welcome break for the season in Corry.

Corry

Peace talks begin over Constantinople expulsion dispute

In Constantinople on February 9, negotiators seek a peaceful settlement of the Greed-Purkioh dispute regarding expulsion actions. Foreign diplomats observing the scene say the crisis has subsided as talks commence and the situation stabilizes.

Balkans United Press Constantinople Cons Suuitinus Pheriarch Digitata

Death of Mrs Herbert Butler Remembered by Community

Mrs Herbert Butler former Edith Isaacson of this city dies in Cleveland after Christmas illness diagnosed as sleeping sickness. Pneumonia is listed as immediate cause. She was a Corry High School graduate and longtime public school teacher. Survived by husband Mary Isaacson mother sister Mrs Frank Sperry brother William Isaacson and stepson Clifford Butler. Relatives travel to Cleveland as funeral details await announced later.

Cleveland Herbert Butler Edith Isanceon Butler Corry Mary Isaacson Frank Sperry William Isaacson Jamestown Stpeson Clifford Butler Daytona

Concessions on debt payment strong in late market

New York report notes firmer call money at 42 percent in the afternoon, signaling no real selling pressure and continued bullish banding. General Motors climbs to a new high as the market sustains its corrective gains and strong interest remains optimistic.

United Preas New York General Motors

City Council to Hold Evening Meeting on Paying Ordinances

Boston reporters note a regular February council session planned for this evening with final readings on paying ordinances. The item list includes the city commissioners and a 4th meeting of the City Council in the February schedule. A financial obituary mentions Thomas W. Law, a financier linked to a $3.5 million estate.

Askady United Boston Thomas W. Law Howe Laryson

Death summons from Delevon for Virginia Barron niece

Mr and Mrs L Jackson of Dele von New York arrived in the city early this morning called by the death of their little niece Virginia Barron They accompanied the parents to Hol and New York with the body this afternoon Ming Mildred Swanson went to Meadville this afternoon as a guest for Mr and Mrs 8 R Andrews

L Jackson Delevon, N.Y City Virginia Barron Holand N.Y Ming Mildred Swanson Meadville Thieafernoon Mfr Irs R. Andrews

Final Tribute to W C Murray Held at Emmanuel Church

A large community gathering attended the funeral of William C Murray, longtime businessman and civic leader, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Services led by Rev M S Ashton included a moving eulogy and Masonic burial at Blue Grove Cemetery, with widespread floral tributes and attendance from Stanford Tube Company, Corry Lodge and numerous relatives and business associates from across the region.

William Huffsla General Hospital West Congress-suest Ashton Murray Emamanuel Episenpal Church Derry Lodge Stanford Orater Associatas M/S Ashton Emgranuer Church Murtyn Biue Grove Cemetery Babhitr Rendis G. E. Hennett George Kinley Samm Jacobson J. J Desmond CE. Shoop Arthur Calegrove Mr. Murray Anders Cattaraugus Mes Hawking Ellicottville Wheelock Hugo Wheelock Clareland BG Richards Columbus Joseph Trogaxi Grant Smith Pie

Dorcas Sunday School Class Meeting Announced

The regular meeting of the Dorcas Sunday School class will be held at the M church Wednesday evening. Mrs Ed Anderson and the Minion Ruth Wetmore and Marguerite Lad will be in attendance. Members are urged to attend.

Dorcas Sunday School Clas Ed “Anderson Minion Ruth Wetmore Marguerite Lad

Poison Pill Mystery Treated As Accident In Ohio Case

Columbus police prosecutor John Chester suggested the Ohio State University poisonings might be accidental rather than a murder conspiracy. He noted doubt about the earlier murder theory but cited sufficient evidence to keep an open investigation.

United Preas Columbus Ohio John Chester Ohio State University Chester

Corry Jamestown Manufacturing reelects officers and directors

Charles A Anderson D Hillstrom and Harrison Keppel were reelected vice president secretary and general manager of the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation at a Saturday stockholders and directors meeting in Jamestown. Officers and directors selected for the coming year include O L Hillstrom and other Corry and Chicago members. The meeting followed by a report of strong progress on a large new plant addition expected to boost capacity and future prospects for the Corry Jamestown operation.

Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Jamestown Charles A Anderson Hillstrom Harrison Keppel Cito Vicw Sndréupilier Carry Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation Jameston Robert H. Jackam Oscar R. Hillstrom Chicago Charles E. Hillstrom Gary O .L. Tullstrom Corry Directory Usctors Tocal Corrs

Republicans Organize Republican City Committee Meeting

Members of the Republican City Committee met Saturday in the Municipal building. Mayor I. Alexander was named chairman for the coming year with J. J. Love as secretary and treasurer. Attending were Jane Lillie, John E. Love, P. L. Alexander, Charles Greening, F. P. Austin, and Walter Brigham.

Republican City Committee C. L. Alexander I. Alexander J. J. Love Jane Lillie First Ward John E. Love Second Ward PL. Alexander Charles Greening Third Ward Austin Walter Brigham Fourth Ward

Former Corry Resident Dies in Gloucester Virginia

Relatives report the death of Mrs Kathrine Kirch yesterday at the Gloucester Virginia home of her daughter Mrs Alanson Crosby where she spent the winter. The former Corry and Olean resident is survived by sisters in Glenn and Mrs C H Andrews and brother John Schaub of the city. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the daughter's home at 2 oclock.

Kathrine Kirch Alanson Crosby Gloucester Virginia

Jones Cleared Of Gas Station Robbery

Jatin Jones, a youth arrested in Franklin on Michigan warrants, is cleared of the East Main Street filling station robbery in Erie. Police say the suspect may have been in Corry and Erie around the time of the crime. Browning, owner of the station, confirms Jones is not the bandit. Authorities continue to pursue the actual perpetrator sought in this city.

Franklin East Main Street Erie County Jatin Jones Franklinn C. W. Brows Michigan Erie Jones A Bie Brown Jones Dunkle Frank Jit Corry Dee Erle

Aged Corry resident Mrs. Melissa Ranney dies at home

Mrs. Melissa A. Ranney aged 81 or 82 long time Corry resident and widow of Oran Ranney died after illness at her East Main Street home. Survived by two daughters Mrs Frank Blair and Miss Elizabeth Buntley and a son who died in 1870. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 30 PM conducted by Rev W E Bartett from First Methodist Church to Pine Grove cemetery.

Ransey Oran Ranney Pictn Ontario Corry Ranney Franke Blair W- Church Aueet Elizabeth Buntley W. E. Bart First Methodist Church

Turley Payroll Chief Missing From Sinclair Refining in Chester

Police investigate the disappearance of Kenneth J Turley 30 payroll master for Sinclair Refining Company Chester leaving his home last week. Auditors review company books as officials prepare a statement Turley arrived from the Chicago branch a year ago.

Chester Kenneth J. Turley Sinclair Refining Company Tirley Turley Chicagal

Open Inquiry To Determine Cause Of Plight In Cave

State probes in Kempuntey and Barren county launch inquiries into Floyd Coiling’s entombment in a Kentucky cave. Grand jury, detectives to gather testimony from officials and newspapermen while public inquiry proceeds under Brig. Gen. Denhart in charge.

United Press Land Cave Kempuntey Barren County Floyd Tallin's Guy Hf. H. Dem Tarde Fieta Hy Heeniye Collins Barrén County J Lewis Williams Testis Williams Colling Calling Callins Bri Hhs Denharlt Iin

Yegg Caught Blowing Safe Shot by Police

Huntington West Virginia February 8 the 27 year old thief James was trapped while cracking a safe in a department store and emptied his revolver at officers before being shot after being wounded in both legs a $6000 robbery prior to the clash and a watchman found the crime in progress Miss Mabel Zilch of Erie visited relatives and returned home this morning

Ay United Huntington James Stone Jes Mabel Zilch Erie West End

Radio Listings for Tonight Across Major Stations

Tonight at 9 P.M. Eastern regional radio features include the Gypsy Orchestra at WLW Cincinnati and PBS Central Times Star Concert. Stations WCAE Pittsburgh WOO Philadelphia WEEL Boston WAP Washington and others present educational programs and orchestral sets across varied markets.

WEAR New Yorke WCAE Pittsburgh WOO Philadelephia WEEL Boxton WAP Washington WLW Ginthinatt PBS Central TimesStar KGO Gultand WDAF Kansas City Centrral —Tynaloes Beale

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Neal B. Barron Eagle Street Corry, Hospital Williams Millett Mayvilte Dreamwold W.C. Murray Emmanuel Church Corry Industry Melissa A. Ranney Simday Ran Ben Tier Aymaster Jase Yegg
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