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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1925
Page
1
Two federal operatives investigate a Mindley village incident involving a sect run by the post office. Reported abductions and a short transfer of suspects occurred near Winston O'Dell, Minnie Cooke, Bindley, and local farms. Officials withheld details, citing ongoing inquiries and possible state actions.
Washington March 17 The President decided to appoint Ja vor Gould Schurman of New York, then minister to China, as ambassador to Germany to send official information at the White House today.
A listing of radio features across stations in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and more. Notable programs include a Patrick’s Day content special and a Central Special Irish Concert broadcast.
Doep mystery surrounds the death of Jn Grand Wykott 28 of Saeger town who died by ingesting poison in his host’s home in Union City. Wykott, visiting Miss Hessie Bunting at Cherry Street, reportedly left after noon Monday, then consumed corrosive liquid and died about 2:00. Coroner Hanley ruled death by own action, no inquest. Body sent to Saegertown for burial. Motive unclear with reports of jealousy and rejected marriage, denied by Miss Bunting.
In Erie the defunct Corry Timber concern Hanilellark and Son Company will be sold at public auction on Thursday morning April 10 1025. Judge William E Hint as receiver and attorney A O Cha upin filed the order. Bids must be at least 25000. The sale includes all real and personal property as the receivership ends after a seven percent dividend.
United Press Los Angeles reports that on March 11 after two hours of deliberation a jury convicted former actor and prize fighter Kid McCoye of assault with a deadly weapon and assault with intent to kill.
City Council will open bids for over two miles of street pavement as part of a 1926 program to improve about 10,000 feet of streets. Projects include East Columbus Avenue, West Smith Street to city line, East Main Street, and several others. Bids expected from six to ten firms, with $40,000 in municipal improvement bonds also on sale. A delegation from the Corny Motor Club Kiwanis and Rotary will push city action to finance Columbus Avenue.
The Reaners gathered at Mrs. R. B. Whittlesey’s home for a readers meeting. Eleven members answered the call and chose characters from Fairyland recalling pleasant memories. Mrs. A Me McDonald read a paper on The Arabian Nights and the tales origin. Mrs. Cronin read The Lepracauny, an Irish fairy tale. The next meeting will be at Mrs. J. B. Pulp 118 Franklin Street.
Tarentum Pa March 1 Burglars forced entrance to the Valley Supply Co Warehouse and escaped with cigarettes valued at 1500. A delivery automobile was used to haul away the loot.
Archie Laver Allen died at his home after more than two years of illness aged 40. He leaves a wife, two sons Amby and Vance, a daughter Glenda, father C. E. Allen, a stepmother, three sisters Lavern Wolfe Iris Allen Delia Allen, and a brother Wesley Allen, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 4:30 PM from his late home with Rev. W. E. Bartlett officiating. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Members of the WO will assist at the grave.
Edward Tomlin, vice president and director of Tuckahoe National Bank in Tuckahoe New Jersey, died at Atlantic City hospital from wounds received during a bank holdup resistance. He was shot last Friday when resisting the robbers at the bank.
Governor Pinchot declares the dry bill essential to stop the flood of poison liquor, crime, disease, and death in Pennsylvania. He urges rapid passage, arguing the measure unites churches, women’s groups, and law enforcement behind a tougher prohibition law. The act is set for final House action after a joint session address.
Interstate Commerce Commission announced a broad inquiry into all interstate rates including freight, express and passenger charges by common carriers. The probe, ordered by a H Hoch resolution and urged by the administration, aims to examine rate practice nationwide.
March 17 President Coolidge nominated John WG Sargent of Ludlow Vermont an old friend and former Vermont attorney general to be Attorney General replacing Warren whose recess nomination was rejected by the Senate Sargent is expected to win Senate confirmation without opposition The move ends a week of White House Senate controversy as Warren withdraws and Sargent receives the nomination amid routine confirmation plans
March 17 reports allege William D Shepherd faces murder charges in the death of William Mechin. State's Attorney Crowe and Dr. C G Bai max are cited in confessions and alleged plot details, with Farman's testimony tying Shepherd to a $1,000,000 inheritance scheme.
An Odd Fellows session held last night featured installation of officers by District Deputy Grand Patriarch Roger W. Maas of Meadville. New officers include Chief Patriarch Rey 5, High Priest Ivan Smith, Lions Warden Howard Loveland, Junior Warden Lavern Miller, Inside Sentinel BE Bush, Outside Sentinel Albert Jacobs, First Guard Franklin Pay, Second Guard Boyd Spencer. A luncheon followed the meeting.
Green colors and shamrocks sweep the scene for St Patrick's Day observances. The High School Junior Class stages a comedy The Charm School at the auditorium tonight, with a St Patrick's Day dance planned at the State Armory. St Edward's hall hosts a card party by the SC A. shouts of Irish pride are heard around town.
Members of the Rotary Club enjoyed a fine St Patrick's Day program at their weekly meeting at the Hotel Phoenix. Devolutions were in helping with the event and Jack Loveland offered some material, while S C Moran praised Corry's new hotel and the club’s two selections received strong approval.
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