21 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
1
Severe winter weather grips the region with heavy snowfall, high winds, and widespread disruptions. Pittsburgh roads clogged by drifting snow while trains and power lines endure outages. Erie court actions note several bootlegger cases dismissed or moved with costs due.
The Chamber of Commerce board will discuss a plan to finance a new passenger and freight station via a community stock sale. Erie system towns with similar stations yielded rental profits, with Meadville and Youngstown cited as successes. Local support exists but doubts linger about the stock venture. The decision hinges on feasibility and committee review next Wednesday.
Special to the Journal reports Tom Whaler’s trial on involuntary manslaughter charges connected to the death of Mabelock a nurse injured by a car. The jury deliberated about six o’clock, after eight thirty start. witnesses Albert Ute and Vermont Myer jailed for contempt for refusing to testify.
Senator Frank Green of Vermont shows slight improvement today after a fall returning to his hotel in Washington. Doctors say he is resting with minor injuries and under observation at Amoheney hospital.
London reports a general settlement in the dock workers strike led by Premier Ramsay MacDonald after intervention by the Labor government. Workers to resume work after delegates ratify terms, with feeding supplies to be moved from quaysides and a full resumption likely by Monday.
City finances stand at a low ebb as Corry property owners are urged to pay 1924 taxes now. Treasurers say prompt payment saves 19 percent and secures a 1 percent rebate, with 0 percent penalties starting in March. Outstanding last year taxes hinder quick settlement and funds are needed to cover current bills.
Simplicity marked the funeral for Mrs Adelaide Stone at her late home 25 West Smith Street with Rev O J May of the Christian Alliance Church officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were GW Knowlton George Paulknes Will Rhodes James Riches Thorold Deitael P York. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs M T Phaers Foxture Mr and Mrs C D Gleason Wilcox Dr O F William and daughter Florence Wussely and others from Greenville Trookville Eric Spring Creek Oil City and more.
Washington telegram reports Dupres F Levialana died today after a weeklong illness. The brief notice states he was stricken with illness a week prior and passed away.
The House debated the Garner Democratic substitute for the Mollon plan as it considers tax reduction. Officials fear President Coolidge will veto the Garner plan and the Senate may not approve a workable version. Leaders hope the Senate finds an acceptable form to send back for concurrence amid delays and political tensions.
In Washington on February 21 Attorney General Daugherty faced a resign or stay dilemma as pressure mounted from Republican senators to create a vacancy. He insisted he would not resign before the President, vowing to fight accusations. Senators Lodge and Pepper urged Coolidge to act, signaling broader GOP pressure to remove or replace him.
United Press reports Alehorn Wis February 21 Myrtle Schaude Whitewater woman pleads guilty to first degree manslaughter in the poisoning deaths of her husband and four children during a troubled marriage. She collapses in court and says she did not intend to kill. Prosecutors alleged she poisoned her husband and all five children.
Washington reports Attorney General Dayeherty wires William J Burns head of the Justice Department to assist in preparing a counter effort against a major espionage operation. New York dispatches note Frank Muny and the Merald Gun Globe telegrams hint at further involvement. President Coolidge reportedly plans to veto the Guner Lill bill.
A fragmented text reports a political clash with calls against congressional foes and a commander of the American Legion blamed for a speech at a national event. The wording is garbled but indicates tensions over military and political lines during a tense moment.
William G. McAdoo today formally enters the Illinois presidential preferential primary as a Democratic candidate for president. The petition was filed by W. J. Murphy and William Coleman of Bloomington.
In Nanticoke borough a shortage of 16 000 in borough accounts allegedly led to a warrant for the arrest of Joby Collins former treasurer of Harbingh, the matter becoming clear today in Wilkes Barre.
Feb 21 Chicago reports a third setback for enforcement as the court again declines to ease restrictions on “soft drinks” amid ongoing prohibition tensions. Local officials face renewed pressure from opponents and supporters in the disputed beverage policy.
President Milverania signed a decree prohibiting foreigners from entering the Paris stock exchange. The measure was authorized by the Ministry of Finals and aims to regulate access to the trading floor.
Corry Community Players present the comedy Nothing But the Truth at the high school auditorium tonight. Arch Lyong and Miss Ann O Tare lead a local cast with Mrs J W Campbell directing. Proceeds fund remodeling of the auditorium stage. Kinasty Church members support ticket sales. Mrs Jessie Deamond travels to Morrisburg for a visit with relatives.
Warren County residents oppose a proposed state highway from Youngsville toward Wrightsville, which survey shows would pass north of the Pennsylvania Railroad between Youngsville and Pittsfield. The route would bypass Pittsfield’s business district and shorten Wrightsville by about a mile and a quarter, leaving Wrightsville without an improved road while Pittsfield stays in the mud. Citizens argue the road serves the state, not individual districts, and fear local gains are ignored.
The Senate Teapot Dome committee prepares to resume public hearings with Harry F. Sinclair as star witness. Probes will include Sinclair and Pall dealings with former Interior Secretary Fall, and stock transactions tied to government officials. Senator Elkins acknowledged market operations but said no profit was made. testimony could lead to prosecutions. Funeral attendees from Greenville and Spring Greek returned home.
Irène Wins This Verdict reports a New York court outcome with jurors finding larceny charges against Jamney Re Cooper Seachi Ne Vic and related cases involving Mrs Tene Wayde Melwuhs Hin the dancer. The note references additional prosecutions and a separate theft of Krykhce valued at $10,600 from Mes Mungster in Huntington, New York.
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