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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
1
The Erie court heard liquor case proceedings as Sample pleads guilty and faces sentencing Monday. Dimick’s trial proceeds, with critics and witnesses focusing on the Victoria Hotel raid and related events. Crowds from Corry attend liquor trials as larger implications unfold.
Official updates say a cave-in victim is close to rescue as miners and engineers push to reach the trapped person. Depths were reported around forty feet with an estimated fifty hours more required to reach the level where the miner is believed located.
The lecture outlines Lincoln's mind development and times with a focus on his resources and leadership. Presenter Mr Cressey toured Lincoln sites and discussed connected figures while the illustrated program offered diverse imagery to reveal the era's dynamics.
Hugh Peterson employed by Jonestown Contractor suffered serious injuries after falling from the third floor edge while removing forms at the Corry Jamestown plan construction. He was taken to Cony Hospital in critical condition with possible internal injuries and broken bones. He resides on West Florent Street with his wife and children.
Police captured Delbert Arnal, sought for desertion and supporting his wife and children in Salamanca. Arrest occurred near Little Valley after a warrant led deputies to arrest him and take three children into custody. Local authorities had pursued him for months and planned intercounty cooperation.
Senator Tramwell of Florida introduced a resolution calling for a Federal Trade Commission investigation into recent gasoline price hikes. The measure seeks to determine if the rises were warranted or arbitrary and no action has yet been taken.
In Chicago on February 12 a Pittsburgh man, Joly V. Clark, 28, was captured by police as a leading Tong War figure. He reportedly earned pay for crimes in multiple cities, with bounties cited for murder and wounding, and claimed to have acted under orders from the Tong society. Clark had been at large across several locales before arrest. Mrs Edmund and her son visited Spring Creek with the former’s mother, Mrs Silzon.
United Press dispatch from London reports Yun Nan province suffers severe famine with Chao Tung Fu recording about one thousand deaths this week due to the crisis. The famine follows earlier grain shortages across the region.
Kiwanis Club managers adopted resolutions on the deaths of Col. A. Brown and WC Murray, with a memorial service for the two friends. Rev W E Bartlett spoke on Hat er Abraham, adding humorous sidelights on Lincoln. Committees reported active city projects and progress in underprivileged children work.
Reports from Harrisburg and Binghamton detail rising Susquehanna and Chenango rivers. Flood fears spread as three feet or more rise expected, with sections around Sunbury overrun and Allegheny river levels forecast to surge. Residents brace for rapid thaw and heavy rainfall effects across multiple counties.
Lincoln speaks at a Civil War battlefield dedicating a National Cemetery. He honors the dead, urges dedication to the Union cause, and Gaulle a new birth of freedom for a government of the people, by the people, for the people.
The influenza epidemic hits London and the British Isles with thousands ill and schools affected. Reports note rapid spread and disruption to society and work while measles also troubles parts of England and Scotland.
Passaic New Jersey report cites Mrs. Tula Cini and her three children Helenyk Anna Lancs Jet found dead in their home from gas exposure. Police say the deaths appear accidental as a night watchman discovered the scene after returning from work.
Weather fronts bring heavy wintry blasts and snow across Pennsylvania and nearby areas. French Creek overflows Cambridge Springs area while Waterfalls to Cambridge and Sager Town roads flood. The Mekeheny River threatens several towns. Kinella streets flood. overall conditions include rising rivers and cold, windy spell ahead.
The Dirty Hospital board meeting approved C E Windahl to fill the unexpired term on the board. Windahl’s appointment follows A Fillstromt’s resignation. The report covers January patient totals, admissions, discharges, and deaths, with staff notes on private and public wards, births, dispensary, annexation, and ambulance calls.
February 12 wreck of a nine Pennsylvania freight train near Hillsire south of Foxburg halted traffic on the Pittsburgh and Western line. The Shenango Valley division saw a complete stop to south and northbound trains and several hours were needed to reopen the tracks. Passenger service from Pittsburgh was delayed as crews cleared the line.
The Ladies Aid of the UB Church hosts a Poverty Social Friday evening in Peloru ry 13th. Attendees dress in old clothes or pay a small fine to enter. Refreshments at a small fee include coffee sandwiches doughnuts mush and milk. Proceeds support the church funds. Joli) Kintey will be Erie guest later this afternoon. Carl W Smith returns from Cindersport after attending a Montgomery meeting.
Rescue workers fall victim to poisonous gases as they recover charred bodies from mine workings. The disaster follows a deadly explosion that left many dead and others trapped, marking one of the worst incidents in German mining history.
A severe mine disaster near Dortmund in the Ruhr region leaves many victims unrecognizable as rescue crews work through wreckage. The blast, caused by gas ignition from a machine spark, traps and kills a large number of miners with some survivors found hours later.
Members of the Corry Motor Club will hold a regular session at the Municipal building Friday evening at 7 oclock. A new membership drive is underway and routine business will be discussed. President Cory urged attendance.
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