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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1924
Page
3
The Carry Pa publication notes judicial procedure reform during the September 1923 term, reporting judges disposed 88 percent more cases than 1922, with criminal dockets up to date. It credits cooperation among judges and the bar, calls for further efficiency, and urges broader adoption as American courts face delays and red tape.
Alfred Pearce Dennis, a Commerce Department envoy, argues that postwar Europe has erected economic barriers. Nations impose prohibitive tariffs and restrictions that disrupt normal markets, forcing expensive, circuitous trade and masking protectionist motives as patriotism.
A fragment of local text hints at spectral events and unsettled matters. Names and places are unclear, but the tone suggests a small town record of mysterious happenings.
Feb 18 The description of George Prudom a member of the Lyndonville Bank robbery trio fits the man believed to have murdered Charles Laird Homestead Steel Superintendent on the North Girard road last August Police say Totman and Grane were not involved after reviewing all clues Prudom matches the last sighting with Laird including build hair color and a false mustache worn during the Lyndonville bank raid The evidence points to Prudom as the likely killer pumping Laird’s body full of dumdum bullets on a lonely road.
Items from The Journal Pitas dated February 18 1904 report Father Rieder visiting Union City while residents Claude Porter and Jaughton Luly suffer illness. Union City votes for an $85 000 paving project and a Spartansting Corry street plan. In Jamestown, a water supply crisis and gasamine issues are noted. A Frances Willard portrait was shown at the high school. Marian Pearce, veteran teacher, has recently died in Fairport after a fall and injury.
A jumble of phrases reports on strikes, global politics, and curious anecdotes. Mentions Chicago teamsters, a weekly Michigan editor, Henry Ford dancing, a radio theft in Los Angeles, and a hinged dining table feature. Read as a garbled newspaper fragment with scattered named entities.
An old advertisement urges mothers to keep Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children for cold relief, bowel regulation, teething issues, and stomach troubles. It claims 30 years of use and directs readers to obtain a free trial package from the Mother Gray Co in LeRoy, New York.
Richard Kennerdell of Franklin Pennsylvania was appointed chairman of the contest board of the American Automobile Association. He is a recognized authority in automobile racing, having previously served on the Gary board of the Three Aces from 1914 to 1921. Joseph Mack of Detroit urged his appointment due to the time demands of the role. The announcement was made by AAA President Thomas P How.
United Press report from Philadelphia states Mayor Kendrick and Public Safety Director Butler are shadowed by private detectives hired by opposed interests. Detectives reportedly trailed Kendrick during a Pittsburgh trip and have followed Butler continuously, raising concerns about political opposition and potential influence.
W B A marks its thirtieth anniversary with events in the Maccabees ball on Thursday February 1. An afternoon program runs from 3 to 5 with music and readings, followed by dancing. Rathbun's five piece orchestra will provide the evening entertainment. The notice notes a ceremonial Siamese costume and spectacle themes shaping the celebration.
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