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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1925
Page
1
A rescue party fights rough Atlantic gales while near the stranded Collins liner. reports say over 100 people may be affected as crews press to reach the vessel and aid passengers amid dangerous surf and wreckage.
United Press reports Poorman and Dawes will be proclaimed President and Vice President today in Congress as they await formal certification. The House and Senate meet at 1 pm to canvass the electoral vote brought by special messengers. The proclamation by Congress is the authority for their assumption of office.
Washington reports William AM Jacding president of the Kansas State Agricultural College is likely to be named Secretary of Agriculture. The Kane delegation claims Coolidge supports Jardine, while Kansay Board of Agriculture endorses Mohler as a backup. United Press notes the move faces期待 removal of opposition.
A man from Ware was found guilty of forgery in a county court, with two forged checks tied to the Alice Construction Company and Corrs Jimstown Manufacturing Corporation. Victim J L Spiesmays reported loss as authorities pursued the suspect, who had fled the scene. Separate liquor cases, including Harold Sample, Cachivas, and Dimsick, were set for trial with dates pending in the district attorney’s office.
David U Paye rises from stock runner at age 10 to president of the New York Curb Market after 25 years. He progressed to Leeker at 21, joined the Board of Governors at 33, became vice president at 99, and now assumes the top role as president.
Reports from Williamsport and Sayre indicate rising Susquehanna levels with flood stage near 20 feet at Williamsport. Weather forecasts warn of rapid ice breakup and possible riverbank flooding as upper Hudson conditions also threaten.
Testimony in Atlanta describes bribe schemes involving prison officials and inmates at the Federal Penitentiary. Al Sartoin, L. J. Metcher, and Lawrence Riehl are named in indictments amid claims of payments to officials in exchange for privileges. A former inmate, Grulan Haughn, testified about a $1500 payment and related arrangements enabling mobility inside and outside the prison.
In Leipzig a trial of fifteen men including a former Russian general opens over alleged German Cheka links. An accused writer called a spy, while the Russian embassy in Berlin allegedly paid 60 000 in American money to arm a supposed uprising. The defense seeks removal of the judge, accusing prejudice against communists.
Senators consider the Washington postal pay upgrade after the House approved a bill raising about 80 million dollars annually for postal workers. The measure passed with a gag rule amid opposition, and previous Senate votes on similar increases have differed due to revenue concerns.
The Alathing Society of the MIB Church plans a George Washington supper on February 18 in the shared dining room. Tickets cost 15 to 80 cents, with 200 tickets available through society members and at Rowe's Mower Show, Evan Parlors, and Singer Sewing Shop.
Feb 11 Chinese delegation withdrew from the first of a series of narcotics talks in Geneva following U S and British moves. Dr Sze head of the Chinese delegation said the talks failed to secure agreement for suppressing opium and stated great powers were influenced by revenue from opium. Lord Cecil returned to London noting difficulties had been overcome and the Geneva conference faced a deadlock on opium due to illicit arms traffic to China.
Three Wrightsville youths ventured onto a thawing creek pond after noon on Monday and found their ice broke. The stranded trio were rescued after locals stretched ropes across the widening stream and pulled them to safety.
A stiff breeze fanned a blaze that engulfed a five story building in Chicago's Loop shopping district. The structure sits adjacent to a large office building and near a narrow alley opposite one of the city's largest department stores.
Eastern networks present a program of organ and piano performances with Wanamaker Organ and four noted organists backed by symphony, plus jazz and Navy Band selections. Stations include WIZ New York WGY Schenectady WRAF New York KOA Denver WOR Newark WCAP Washington and WEAR New York.
Amid volatile state finances, Pennsylvania hospitals would receive per diem aid rather than a lump sum. The House committee rejected a welfare department lump sum, moving to stage per diem funding with hospitals prioritized, aiming for a rough revenue target around 128 million dollars and potential total appropriations near 140 million under Governor Pinchot’s program.
Cooler weather in western Pennsylvania was forecast after springlike warmth raised rivers to near flood stage. Allegheny and Monongahela at Point Bridge rose to about 19.6 feet, with ice from upper regions feeding higher water and flooding tracks and yards in Pittsburgh.
School officials advance plans for the dedication of Carry's new Junior High School next Tuesday evening. Senator Woodbridge N Perris of Michigan will deliver the address. Harold Holbrook, state education official from Harrisburg, will attend the dedicatory ceremonies and the public is invited.
United Press reports Secretary of the Navy Wilbur announced he will consider a request to investigate moral conditions at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis. Local ministers alleged drinking, profanity and vice fostered at the academy, citing prior incident leading to midshipmen being dismissed. Wilbur said he would study the matter and possibly send federal agents if warranted.
Investigators in Columbus, Ohio near the end of resources in the strychnine deaths probe at Ohio State University. Louis Pishi, the first student arrested, is questioned again while another student under suspicion faces reexamination. Police prosecutor Folin J. Chester notes one gave unsatisfactory testimony and another complained of sleepiness, though physicians say he is healthy.
A burst of spring like warmth across the east gave way to rain and a cold snap. Temperatures fell with forecasts predicting more rain tonight. Reported signs included bluebirds in Pelham and a 68 degree rise at Cape May, while Washington Village logged four feet of snow elsewhere.
The Kiwanis Club will host Rev W B Battistt of the Ab Hi Jehureh as the speaker at the upcoming meeting. He will discuss Father Abraham subject and reflect on resolutions honoring late J B Brown and Past President William G Murray.
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