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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
1
Air Service head states the real cause of the Roma disaster will be determined. He warns that statements about havoc through fall eliminate a chance of certaining explosion cause. The probe continues despite earlier declarations.
Washington reports Major General Patrick pledges to press for a full investigation into the Roma airship wreck and a continued program for giant dirigibles. He cites the deaths of 34 officers and men and urges funding decisions by Congress amid a heated appropriations debate and safety concerns. News notes heroism of Master Sergeant Chapman who helped save others after the crash.
The Washington party given by the B P O Elles at their ballroom last night was largely attended. Decorations reflected Washington's birthday theme with floral strands and White decorations. An orchestra led by Geo Rorehyeman provided music while dancers from Jamestown and Brie performed. Refreshments followed and the evening concluded pleasantly with a notable dance by a distinguished pair.
Harry Boutwell and Wealky Bierce visited Elle this afternoon to handle Bike station matters this evening. A special group of seventy Elks from Warren passed through the city to attend the Parke theatre event tonight.
Special to the Journal Meadville Pennsylvania Albert Tos was found guilty of first degree murder by a jury in Judge Pratt's court for the December 7 1921 killing of Phillip Tropicat on Comenut Lake. The defendant admitted killing Tropicat after arrest. a death sentence is expected to be handed down Monday.
A Cleveland meeting between mine workers and operators on March 2 failed to secure full participation with central group operators accepting only if all agree. Officials warn a general strike on April 1 seems inevitable absent government action or union splits. An alliance of fifteen railroad unions seeks coordination but awaits ratification before acting.
The tire and trade firm of Kurdos and Burke, with links to Hungarian immigrant and former U S Treasury official John Burke, was placed in federal receivership by Judge Hund after late proceedings. Liabilities approximate 1.5 million dollars with assets around 700 thousand. Branches reported in Pittsburgh, St Louis, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and other cities.
NORFOLK VA United Press report says Master Sergeant Hasty A Chapman a hero of the Roma airship disaster will recover from injuries at the U S Public Health Service Hospital Norfolk Army Base. Civilian Charles Dyprack of Dayton who supervised the installation of faulty motors also will recover. Survivors and doctors note Chapman's burns and other injuries. stated they could be moved within three days to Fort Monroe. Mrs Rosa Moors granddaughter seeks care for her grandmother.
Corry Lodge Elks admit twenty members at a largely new initiation in Erie led by state officers. The Philadelphia party tours Harrisburg Pittsburgh Sharon New Castle Erie Renovo Williamsport Milton Scranton with aims of enlisting around 4 090 new Pennsylvanians. Leaders include Grakelow president Masters past grand trustee and Freeland Kendrick a top imperial potentate. The Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh Elks officials accompany, arranging tours and coordinating the drive to complete a 3 000 member class by early March. The delegation includes Dorator, district deputy rulers, and several lodge officers, with Rev Thomas W. Davis acting as chaplain on the trip.
Washington reports a major defense cut plan to trim armed forces enlistment. The plan targets a standing Army of 1000 and Navy personnel at 60,000, promising about 274 million dollars in savings next fiscal year as measures mature. House Appropriations Chair Madden and Naval Affairs Chair Butler front the move. President Harding also sent draft reservations on a Taft Pacific treaty to the foreign relations committee, with Senator Lodge presenting a different reservation offer.
Officers attached to the Wir department in the anthracite region have been instructed to prepare a jury survey of conditions. The aim is to ensure a plan is ready if serious industrial disturbances arise due to unresolved working agreement expirations. Members Fred Shuss and Claude Party attended the Elks event tonight at Sky We Trin.
Endorsed by commissioners of Briss Wilpren and Mefean counties and supported by boosters in the district, a major road program advances toward improved highways. Union of local boosters, county reps, and the Wares Crusty Good Roary Association plan a meeting at Warne to coordinate early action and funding to build improved routes west toward Krie, Ridgway, and nearby points.
A $100000 auto show opened with hundreds of motorists buyers and residents visiting the four day exhibit. More cars and models than last year, priced from a few hundred to several thousand, filled the floor. Entertainment features including dancing, acrobats, and a song program drew favorable notice as dealers reported several orders. prize drawings will continue each evening with a Saturday finale. Dorothy Rowe hosted a party for nine young girls at West Irving Street with red white and blue decorations and a George Washington theme.
United Press reports a House Ways and Means subcommittee rejected an outright tax on coffee tea and sugar while proposing a specific exemption approach. The panel debated fiscal fairness and the impact on low income households, aiming for a measure tied to wholesale sale practices rather than broad consumer taxation.
A large blaze in Massachusetts left six people injured and one man missing. Officials identify the missing man as Timothy Ryan while Rev. David McKygney and Rev. Pr MB are mentioned in connection with the incident. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators began piecing together the events at the scene on Washington Street.
A large community effort led by Prof Curtin Barth prepares the Old Folks Concert at the High School Auditorium next Monday and Tuesday. Forty to fifty local volunteers rehearse thrice weekly to present piano, quartet, solo, choral, and orchestral works from oratorio. Tickets available at the Conohea Arig store Saturday and Monday with a ten cent charity add-on. advance reservations possible.
New York weather officials warn of a worst winter storm threatening the Midwest and Great Lakes. Winds sweep across Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan with snow depths up to 28 inches. Railroads telegraph and phone services disrupted. Twin Cities outage lasts over four hours. Damages run high as temperatures plunge, delaying trains and stranding rural towns.
In Tokyo police and troops guard the parliament building and nearby residences as thousands of radicals demand universal suffrage and withdrawal of present officials and voting qualifications. Troops patrol yards. vast crowds surround key sites amid security measures.
Four more New York brokerage houses collapsed amid bankruptcy petitions and suspensions. The Consolidated Stock Exchange announced suspensions for SS. Ruskay and Champany, Rasmussen and Jouipany faced involuntary bankruptcy, and Redney and Co and James W. ete also confronted similar actions in U S courts.
Los Angeles police say a suspect tied to the Detroit case may know details of the Mavic mystery. He drove Cayg assassins, according to investigators, as the probe widens.
Statements by a drug-ring informant describe a plan to murder a film director James Taylor amid a web of drug imports and peddlers. He details Taylor’s eventual killing by a shooter hidden in a house, with lookouts guiding the escape and burial of evidence.
Carnegie Glee Club program presented by the Senior Class features a concert at the auditorium tonight. The event showcases the musical club performances with selections by the ensemble and soloists, drawing students and faculty to hear the formal appearance.
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