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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1924

Page

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Upper Portion of Stennett Home Gutted by Fire

Fire swept the upper floor of the Stennett residence on West Wayne Street shortly before midnight. Damages, including smoke and water, are estimated around $2,600 with owner Oia Steinett valuing loss at $1,600. Mrs. Va Sample was removed from the smoke-filled house and later relocated to nearby accommodations.

Orn Stannett Jasy Love Philip Hagley Wayne Street Dar Hyemien Va Sample Ap. Tyvalld Prank O'Day Alex. Lord Te Taylor West Washington Street Oia Steinett

British Press Fears Oil Probe Fallout Across Markets

British papers warn the oil investigation in Washington could trigger a global political and economic shakeout. Leading dailies describe a Wall Street panic and rising uncertainty as American officials exposed questions about oil and market actions.

Wall Street Lididon Washington Jomo E. Livers Venteldiy

Market Improves Amid Mixed Wire Briefs

Market activity steadied in a short session as investors weighed Washington oil probes and other political developments. Trade notes mention George Whinsunn Jr and statements on attempted pressure by the late President Marding administration.

Trade Commission George Whinsunn Marding Hai

Christian's Name Now Implicated in Pedal Case

Huston Thompson, chairman of the Pedal, becomes a central figure as new allegations surface in the ongoing investigation. Details indicate possible involvement by key organizers and shifting conclusions from officials.

Christian Washington Huston Thompson The Pedal

Senate fight over nominations to prosecute oil cases

February report from Washington notes a clash in the Senate as Democrats oppose nominating Owen J. Roberts of Philadelphia and Atlee Pomerene of Ohio as presidential counsel to handle oil case prosecutions. Republican Leader Lodge leads the opposition amid per session debate.

Senate Washington Owen J. Roberts Philadelphia Atlee Pomerent Ohio Demcerts Lodge

Walsh Declines Circulation of Presidential Candidacy

Senator Walsh of Montana declares he will not have his name circulated for the Democratic nomination while the Teapot Dome inquiry continues. He states his refusal in a letter to the Nebraska Democratic club and says endorsing his candidacy would politicize the probe. He also declines similar offers from Georgia Democrats and warns political pressures could undermine the investigation.

Montana United Prom Wasitington Committee On Public Lands Georgia Walsh Walah

Four Convicts Die in Fire at Alabama Prison

Four convicts perished as a blaze destroyed the main prison building about 40 miles from Birmingham. Damage was estimated between 80 000 and 100 000. The fire occurred last night at FIA Top prison. The report notes the incident and lists local names connected to the event.

United Prows Birmingham Ala Fia Top

Fire Leaves Sixteen Homeless in Cuthsville Row

A blaze in a line of miners homes at Cuthsville rendered sixteen residents homeless. The fire damaged three houses and caused extensive destruction. No further details on cause or injuries were provided.

Pittsburgh Cuthsville Durmages

Papal World Relief Organization Planned by Pope Pius XI

The National Catholic Welfare Council announced plans for a permanent papal world relief organization modeled on the Red Cross. It would operate through the Catholic Church to aid Russia and other needy territories, pending guarantees from the Vatican government.

New Yur Ven Papal World Relief Organization Red Cross Pius XI Russia National Catholic Welfare Council

Lackawanna R R reduces force at Buffalo and Scranton shops

The Lackawanna railroad announced a 15 percent cut in workers at its newer unit repair shops in Buffalo New York Scranton Pennsylvania and Kingsland New Jersey effective today. The move affects multiple facilities and reflects cost cutting across the rail network.

Lackawanna R. R New York Penn Wansia rAiload Buffalo Scranton Kingsland

Joe Diamond guilty of first degree murder in bank robbery

Joe Diamond was found guilty of murder in the first degree and faces the death chair for the Brooklyn bank robbery November 14. His brother Morris Diamond is also implicated, with the same sentence pending, as jurors linked both to the robbery scheme that ended in the bank messenger's murder.

Joe Diamond Morris Bank Messengeth Brooklyn

Aged Man Found Frozen to Death Near Franklin

Aged man James Darnton, 60, resident of Dempseytown, died from exposure while returning home after chopping wood near Samuel Prichard's land. He was found in a wooded area by Wine Spear today. A companion, Jonnie Smith, who lived with him, believes he was still alive earlier. The death is considered probably accidental.

Pranklin James Darnton Dempseytown Hime Denton Samuel Prichard Jonnie Smith

Paroled Suspect Had Liquor Raid Ties

Tiny note from West Wayne street states victims of recent liquor raids by state troopers. One man pleaded guilty to selling liquor, Judge Rossiter suspended sentence due to his paralysis. Troopers found several cases of home brew during their view in Tannary. Indicted by the grand jury at Erle last week. Local parties expected to appear in court Monday.

Tiny Notte Wayne Street John P. Sujll Felling Wome Rossiter Notte Tannary Erle Ube Heer Xt

Denby May Quit? Rumors of Secretary’s Resignation Rise

Circles in Washington report possible resignation of Secretary of the Navy Denby. The rumor grows as Coolidge is said to have halted Roach’s North Pole trip and a Senate resolution condemning Denby over naval oil reserves adds pressure, suggesting he may resign or be nudged out.

Er W Washington Navy Denby Coolidge Rooh North Pole Nny Senate

Corry Ends Deep Cold Spell With Thawing Day

Corry endured 20 below zero wind chill with thermometers at the Howard Tannery and North Center Street showing subzero readings. By noon the temperature rose and a thaw followed, as residents noted a robin sighting and a shift toward milder conditions despite last week’s heavy storm and lingering cold. Local residents Perkins and James Ranrom from Cleveland visited friends and family amid the weather changes.

Corry Howard Tannery Poster's North Centertreet Wayne Strent

Senate probes Alaska naval oil reserve dealings

Senate Progressives press for an inquiry into the administration of the Alaska naval oil reserves by Secretary Denby and former Secretary Fall. Senator La Follette urges Interior Department access to all transfer documents while John J.Watshine accuses White House officials of leasing coal reserves after the 1922 transfer.

Washington Senate Tinlad Senate Progressives Coolidge Anral Il Denby and

Health survey report urges school inspection for scarlet fever control

J Moore Campbell of the State Health Department commends Cory Board of Education for hiring a medical inspector to locate scarlet fever cysts and quarantine gaps. He favors inspecting all city schools rather than limiting to Fairview, stressing cooperation of citizens and medical professionals.

J. Moore Campbell Division of State Department of Health Board of Education Cory Fairview

Col Smathers Heads Soldiers Orphans Home

Reorganization announced for Soldiers Orphans School in Seottind Pa with Col C Blaine Smathers of Grove City set to succeed George C Signor, superintendent since April 1920, following February commission meeting at the department of public instruction.

United Preav

Raymond Block Sold Today With 12 Apartments

Harriet filet negotiates sale of the Raymond Block on South Center Street. The building contains twelve fine apartments and measures 105 alde piste.պ

Harriet Filet Fred Raymond South Center

Dancing party brawl ends with wound and jail

Vincent Whitehill received a bad scalp wound and was treated at Corey hospital before returning home. Clyde Peebles was arrested and jailed after a drunken free for all at the home of Mr and Mrs Cooper on Hammond Avenue West End. Police plan to curb such melees and Mrs Cooper faced a disorderly house charge but was released with cleanup orders.

Vincent Whitehill Clyde Peebles West End Corey Hospital Mrac C. D.cooper Hammond Avenue Bre. Sooper Elgin Joe Sankes General Free For All Haenel and Spencer Whitehill Journal Reporter Amies Cooper Dunkle Ter Peebles Dunle Westend Tate

Elks to Celebrate Founding Here With Big Anniversary

Twenty one years after the founding of the lodge in April, preparations underway for the anniversary. Interior work on the North Center street lodge by Trunk Wilcox, with plans for a large delegation from visiting orders. Grand Exalted Ruler James G. McFarland of South Dakota may attend and officiate at the ceremony and banquet.

Verry Lodge North Center Street Wilcox Jasyes G. McFarland South Dakota Alen

Teapot Dome inquiry stalls as witnesses delayed a week

Washington dispatch reports investigators pause to map the next phase of the Teapot Dome inquiry with hearings adjourned to February 25. Key figures including Edwards McLean and Albert B. Fall face questions over $1 million in "fish fund" payments and secret lease dealings tied to Doheny Sinclair and Denby.

Washington Teapot Dome Tare Pwill Edwards McLean Congressional Investigating Committee Albert B. Pall Secretary of the Interior Edward J. Doheny Lesee California Naval Reserves J. W. Zevely Harry F. Sinclair Fill Navy Denby Interior Department Harding Doheny Sinclair Tesr Pioneer Oil Company Bonfils Lea Stack Denver Fall Cooldge Archie Roosevelt Roosevelt Olf Teipem IL Dan ‘Ty Pall Standard Pany Compa

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