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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1926
Page
1
Detroit reports singer GiGi Gigli fled the city after receiving a reported death threat ahead of a concert. UPI says the threat led to heightened security as Gigli departed with staff and detectives escorting him to avoid disruption. The episode follows a prior anonymous note warning of harm during the Tuesday show.
C M Shorts of Sugar Grove Wan ham county who served in the State senate 30 years ago 18 being considered as successor to Senator Marshall Phipps of the Venarge War ory district retiring from politics Shorts devoted his effort to aviation for the district first elected in SDL reelected WI and 1042 he served on important committees attended every session and voting during the regular sessions now forces retirement due to illness and business reasons
Fragmentary OCR notes report condemned murders who attempted to commit murder they county til hot Saturday mumvimed they will ask for appointment of four syndeye commission by ouster. is morital condision.
Corry resident James Ahwn Me Phrporation leader receives the Order of Vasa from the King of Sweden for years of service to Swedish residents in the United States. He has led Swedish community work in Chicago and other cities and built a metal furniture business since moving to Jamestown in 1920.
Warren County authorities and Corry police investigate reports of a moonshine operation centered around a Corry outlet. Officials allege large stills, wholesale cnslis, and illegal product movement through towns like Olean, Jamestown, and others. The Mirror claims a major crackdown is underway across the county.
State highway department assisted in reopening East Gohimbus Avenue after snow clearance. Motorists report the stretch in fine condition and comparable to other plowed routes. Local officials credit cooperative snow removal efforts and prompt maintenance for the good pavement state.
A historical schedule lists programs across multiple stations including WJZ New York WRE Washington WGY Schenectady KGO Oakland and WBZ Springfield. It mentions orchestral performances Michal Piastro Detroit hockey broadcasts and evening chimes with various times and dial positions.
Senate Republicans attack a Democratic bid to force probes of Mellon and Sargent while alumi num trust cases stir tensions. Senator Cummins says the Robison proposal to appoint special prosecutors seeks removal of the attorney general and aims at the Aluminum Company of America. The plan would compel President Coolidge to appoint prosecutors as in the 1929 Scandal era.
Ten children among 45 patients saved from a two story Bay Ridge sanitarium fire in New York as crews battled flames. One patient was on the operating table when the blaze started, surgeons finished care, and victims were moved through a snowstorm to nearby homes and hospitals. Police reported several births amid the commotion, while authorities opened private homes to shelter evacuees and brought serious cases to other facilities. Snow hindered rescue and firefighting efforts. The blaze is believed to have started from an overheated furnace.
Authorities believe the man known as a maniac sniper may face charges in more than a dozen Midwest killings. The suspect reportedly boasts of the acts and claims to have used a small pistol.
Nebraska authorities prepare to extradite Frank Carter, labeled a maniac by police, for multiple killings in Omaha and Sioux City. Doctors describe Carter as in late-stage paresis causing intermittent insanity, yet capable of rational acts. He admits ownership of a small caliber pistol and seeks execution by hanging over the electric chair, insisting he will walk to it like a man. Police link him to two additional Sioux City killings and a history of violent crimes across multiple states.
United Press reports in Philadelphia that more than a hundred anthracite miners were employed on the city subway project as a check of workers shows the impact of the coal strike.
Washington D C report says total U S highway deaths last year did not exceed 24000, with the committee noting a continuing rise in automobile fatalities year by year though the rate has slowed. Automobiles were involved in at least 85 percent of state street and highway fatalities.
A Corry Rotary Club gathering at Motel Pore featured near full attendance with Miron Brown and Frank Rabbitt in attendance from distant locations. Speakers included RoW Rogers of Erie Rotary praising a Washington speech, John Burgoyne outlining Denver convention plans, and Jack Loveland reporting on a Rotary basketball win. Guests Dr J C Kibler and Charles Keating attended. future program on February 24 will be broadcast from Pontiac Rotary.
Investigator Sidney Poster opened a probe into a Morreyville blaze that destroyed the Prairie House hotel, a two dozen injured and nine killed among 45 occupants. Fire origin remains unclear. authorities suspect embers from a stove or fireplace caused the disaster.
In Evansville Indiana National Guard units were concentrated as authorities prepared for renewed violence in the miners strike. Adjutant General William Kirshner ordered two companies armed and others on alert to back civil authorities if clashes escalate. Deputies and veterans sworn in to guard union mines amid ongoing unrest and past violence.
President Calvin Coolidge addressed about 7,000 educators at the National Education Association meeting in Washington. He praised President Washington as a model of character, stressed tolerance and piety, and analyzed international policy noting no need for world court membership. The Corry High School superintendent represented Corry at the convention.
Authorities today detained George Planks alias George aeanited at Erie for reserting. Eight children were found wandering near a plant. Chief of Potts Dawe notified authorities that he had schooled in inciting Praha and was awaiting transfer for a hearing.
Authorities probed the origin of a Camden fire that destroyed a dwelling on Lawnside Street leaving Hall and his two children Evelyn aged 3 and Harold aged 2 dead. Neighbors tried to rescue others but were unable. The fire occurred yesterday and left the home a total loss.
CNPAGO Feb 23 a group of Chinese bankers completed a deal to acquire one of the nation’s largest meat packers for 23.15 million dollars. The firm will continue under its former officers with Thomas B. Wilton remaining as president.
Members of the Kiwanis lab prepare a Ladies Night program on Wednesday evening at the Hotel Corry. The ladies will handle all arrangements for the event which is billed as one of the most effective ever staged by the Tayle club. Mrs. Charles Wales traveled to Warren today for a short visit.
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