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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1926
Page
1
An inquest at Mund Ville will determine the cause of the deadly wreck after an explosion destroyed the Kyle line and killed conductor and ten brakemen. Witnesses include conductors, plate and reel workers, with coroner Byham set to preside.
The Senate adopted by 79 to 4 a constitutional amendment moving inauguration to the first Monday in January and Congress meeting to the first Monday in January. The change, previously approved, now goes to the House for action. Also, a Bessemer train disaster near Erie saw crew members escape death by jumping from the caboose before a collision.
Rumors circulate in Tinritnity that Pat D Wright former secretary of highways may seek the governorship. Wright, who broke with Governor Plas and resigned as highway commissioner over bond fund hearings, has denied any official candidacy though reports persist in several sections. Wright recently met with Governor in Erie but said the talk held no official significance.
Trapped in a bedroom, Mrs Thomas Jin, 55, and her invalid mother, Mrs J George Cragmire, 95, perished as flames swept through their home near Manchester. Firefighters fought the blaze but could not reach them in time. The tragedy occurred late today, with local authorities launching an investigation into the cause.
A jumble of program notes lists several broadcasts now airing. The MaTne battleship feature is set for Washington at 7 20 PM while Henry Hadlee's Orchestra appears on WRAP. WRAP hookup shows Bettints opére La Sonmamintae. Grand Opera Company and KEAP-Lijeblo present evening programs with Nebraska and Cincinnati stations airing community events and a Governor's series with Dan Bed denite orchestra.
Six children die and their parents are badly burned when a flame engulfed the Gottlieb Rothenberger home on Portage Street. The parents and four month old girl perished after trying to rescue the children as two sisters aged 12 and 11 escaped by leaping from a second floor window.
Eastern Kentucky towns faced deadly cloudbursts with six confirmed deaths and about 200000 dollars in property losses. Coaldale, a mining village, bore the worst impact as torrents swept streets, uprooted rocks, flooded homes, and damaged structures. The drownings included Fred Stilton and his wife, Essie Sikes, Robert Sanders, Lewis Likely and his infant son.
Two party youths from this city were arrested by Clymer authorities on Saturday night for disorderly conduct after consuming an illicit concoction. One teen who attempted to intervene to prevent an arrest also faced detainment. both were released later. The incident sparked commentary and raised questions about school involvement and supervision.
Scranton officials report miners gather for District 9 convention to ratify a Philadelphia wage pact ending the coal strike. Governor Pinchot may attend to address delegates as John L. Lewis leads sessions. Local concerns center on wage guarantees and five year conditions.
R S Pickup, longtime manager for Venango Public Services, is placed in charge of Meadville systems operated by Northwestern and Venango, allied under Penn Public system. He will oversee affairs in Meadville while a Corry successor is named, with extensive recent reconstruction and improvements noted.
United States Circuit Court of Appeals rules Chapman must hang under Connecticut sentence. Gerald Chapman cannot refuse federal commutation by President Coolidge, leaving him under state jurisdiction for the murder of Brian, a New Britain policeman, and federal sentencing ends with execution.
A major Dayton blaze before midnight destroyed the National Meat Market and gutted the American Savings Building a fourteen story structure. Fifteen families were left homeless and damage neared a million dollars as firemen battled the flames that threatened nearby Alder and Childs store. Authorities evacuated guests from nearby Boeckel hotel as records were moved from city hall. The cause remained undetermined while the city manager ordered the relocation of city hall records.
February 15 Washington Brigadier General Andrews, assistant secretary, said the Treasury Department will propose creating a single border enforcement police force to enforce prohibition narcotic and customs laws. The plan includes reorganizing the Coast Guard to strengthen enforcement and will be transmitted to Congress with other proposals. A separate item notes Amedeo Leone facing trial for the murder of Pram Arcarina in a dance hall on Christmas morning, expected to be acquitted on self defense grounds.
City officials prepare for an evening session with routine municipal business and discussions on Columbus avenue linking the state highway. Debated topics include borough status, departmental changes, and issues facing the new administrator as council weighs educational vs practical advantages.
Five bandits entered the Metropolitan Bank in Lima after drilling through the foundation and six feet of limestone. They sawn ten steel bars, looted money drawers, and destroyed safety deposit boxes before escaping in a dramatic chase across two counties. The theft occurred overnight and involved loot valued in the thousands of dollars.
Freed em for Emo Kay Gordon, a seaman held in a Tijuana prison over six months, was believed to be near. Antonio M Marines, secretary for lower California, said he would notify Mexico City authorities. Mrs David Buesink resumed her journey home to Sherman after visiting Mrs Jennie Ranglink.
Governor Pinchot presses Senate to take up and pass postponed election bills. He warns that delaying beyond tonight’s session threatens the extra session. He criticizes the Woodward ballot box measure and urges passage of the Harris bill to ensure prompt ballot integrity.
February 15 reports the Federal Trade Commission began hearings in Pittsburgh led by Major W W Sheppard into the Aluminum Company of America. The inquiry aims to determine monopoly practices and unfair competition in raw aluminum and products with further sessions planned in other cities. The Senate probe linked to Teapot Dome figures intensifies interest.
A fresh cold wave moving from the northwest toward Chicago is forecast to reach Western Pennsylvania, with Pittsburgh expecting a minimum temperature near 25 degrees after a brief warm spell. Forecasters warn the cold will arrive tomorrow, barring any forecast changes.
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