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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1922
Page
3
Patrick head of the air service announces a probe into the Roma disaster. He says the real cause will be found despite statements that the havoc in the fall eliminates a definite cause of the explosion. The air service aims to determine the underlying factors and report findings.
United Press reports Major General Mattick and Army officials examining the Roma crash. Congress faces a probe into airship development and helium production funding as officers dispute responsibility and safety after the wreck. Chapman survived after heroic effort, while others were injured in the incident.
A Washington birthday themed Elks dancing party last evening drew a large crowd at their hall. The Krull hall was decoratively arranged with Washington colors. The Messenger Orchestra from Jamestown including Revengedin and Murry White provided music with Toe Woeekinr at Brie leading coronation tunes. Dancing continued until one o'clock amid refreshments and lively entertainment.
Harry Boutwell and Wesley Plero went to Erle this afternoon to attend the Tilke event. A special car from Warren passed through the city in the afternoon, drawing attention as residents planned to attend the evening activities.
Albert Toro was found guilty of first degree murder by a Meadville jury in Judge Pratt’s court at 10:30 this morning for the December night killing of Phillip Tropicat on the Coddenut Lake road. The death sentence was expected to be handed down Monday.
News reports indicate a miners strike on April 1 seems likely with government intervention or a union split cited as possible to avert work stoppage. A Cleveland meeting between miners and operators was reportedly not held as operators refuse invitations unless law allows and full participation is achieved.
New York based Burke firm, led by Kardox and Burke, faces receivership after private probate-like proceedings at a Federal private home. Petition lists liabilities around 1,000,000 with assets near 160,000, touching branches in Pittsburgh St Louis Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and other cities.
Norfolk dated report by United Press describes Sergeant Harry A. Chipman recovering from injuries at the United States Public Health Service Hospital. Charles Dyworack, civilian supervisor of Liberty motors installation, also to recover. both were among survivors of the airship disaster. Doctors hope transfers to Fort Monroe can occur within days.
Washington dispatch reports plans to slash armed forces to near prewar levels with a roughly 276 million dollar cut in next year’s budget. Enlisted Army strength may drop to about 100000 and Navy to around 60000, per lawmakers Madden and Butler. News items also note diplomatic actions and local reports from Scranton and Corry.
Corry Lodge members travel to Erie for grand initiation ceremonies conducted by leading state officers. The Philadelphia group, led by President Grakelow, plans a tour stopping Morrisburg Pittsburgh Sharon Williamsport and Scranton before concluding in Philadelphia on March 7. The event marks a major push to recruit new members across Pennsylvania.
Erie Wagron and McKean officials endorse a major highway program while local boosters celebrate the plan. The venture seeks regional cooperation to fund and start construction, with a Warren meeting expected to outline detailed steps and projected impacts on transit and development.
Hundreds attend the city auto show on opening day as exhibitors report more cars, broader displays, and stronger entertainment, with about fifty venues and forty makes showcased. Prizes and drawings draw crowds while sales interest grows. program changes daily and attendance is expected to rise over four days.
United Press reports discussion in Congress about exempting coffee tea and sugar from sales tax to raise funds. Subcommittee members debate mechanisms, favor targeted exemptions and a three percent levy on manufacturers or wholesalers rather than retailers, with no consensus yet.
United Press reports a large blaze injuring six and leaving one missing. The incident details are unclear but investigators search for a man identified as Timothy Ryan amid surrounding confusion. Reverend David McKegner and Rev Fe M Fl Tracy are noted as involved witnesses.
An upcoming Old Folks concert at the High Scot auditorium presents a refined program by about forty to fifty local performers under Prof Curtix Barth of James town. The event runs next Monday and Tuesday with tickets at 80 cents available from organizers and the Conej Sta nding store.
The severe winter storm disrupted Midwest cities with heavy snow and freezing temperatures. Telecommunication lines failed, rail and road traffic halted, and coastal warnings extended as the storm moved toward the East with snow likely and sharp temperature drops. Milwaukee and Minneapolis saw deep drifts and widespread outages. Weather officials warned ships offshore of rising dangers.
In Tokyo troops and police guard the parliament building and homes of leaders against demonstrations for universal suffrage. About 7000 troops were on duty. the vast crowds appeared to be held under military control as activists demand withdrawal of current property qualifications for voters.
In New York on February 21 four brokerage houses were forced out by bankruptcy actions and suspensions. Rasmussen and Company faced an involuntary bankruptcy petition in federal court after defaulting on obligations, while S. S. Ruykay and Company were suspended from the Consolidated Stock Exchange. Kardos and Hurke, with John Luke among its investors, also collapsed amid insolvency filings. Liptey and Coy, a Consolidated Stock Exchange member, saw an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed against it and its brokers. The day marked multiple firm failures and regulatory actions in the New York curb and exchange markets.
Los Angeles police say a suspect detained in Detroit may hold information about the Taylor case and a car related to a cinema robbery. Investigators pursue links between the suspect, a vehicle, and the motive behind the alleged crime.
United States authorities investigate the murder of film figure Wilt Fields in Detroit. A suspect trio allegedly conspired with a drug importer and two women as lookouts, driving to Taylor's home, abducting Mabel Normand, and shooting Taylor at his desk before burying the gun. The next day funds were moved at a bank as part of the scheme.
The Senior Class prepared the Carnegie Glee Club program for this evening's performance at the high school auditorium. The concert is set to begin at 8:15 with a large crowd expected to attend, featuring arrangements by the musical clubs and among the featured performers.
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