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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1926
Page
3
The Corry Evening Journal quotes a long discussion on charity and its misinterpretations. It argues true charity is love toward humanity, not mere almsgiving, and links charity to tolerance, understanding, and Christian ideals. It warns against hatred hidden in conviction and stresses embracing fellow humans regardless of race religion or politics.
A Minneapolis sociology professor cites statistics showing 62 percent of U S penal inmates have served prior sentences. He argues repeat offenders are unlikely to reform and should be denied parole or pardons, advocating locking them up for full terms to curb parole abuse.
An American scientist argues through thousands of experiments that telepathy does not exist as direct mind to mind communication. He notes recurring letters crossing in transit and unsolicited thoughts as common but involuntary, suggesting minds should not intrude on others.
The Journal File recounts social and civic scenes in Union City including the RP Dicarrigre and substitutes hosted by Jason Frost with a Washington's Birthday program. Mention of a rear-llie accident near the Johnson home, a barn and blacksmith shop, and an exaggerated blaze report. Discussion of rail freight costs, proposed freight-yard siting in outlying districts, and Wellman Farnham Factor Wellman being ousted from the precincts. Mrs Henry W Greater and daughter Martha visited Union City for several days.
Knights and Lady Maccabees entertained friends at a lodge parlors event with dancing games and social activities. A nice lunch was served in the Indies.
A Erie woman was held up and robbed late Saturday night by a masked burglar who entered through an unlocked front door. Mrs Edward Schriver awoke to see the intruder who threatened to shoot if she warned others. The thief ransacked the house and forced her to remove a diamond ring before fleeing.
Pete Daube, 46, died in a hospital after a coffee pot boiled over and extinguished a gas stove flame. He became the third gas-related victim in 24 hours. his wife remained in serious condition.
Eddie Plank, veteran baseball figure and former Pilcher for the Philadelphia Athletics, is seriously ill at his Gettysburg home after suffering a paralytic stroke. His condition is described as critical by family.
An advertisement promises new vitality and digestion aid with Bulgarian herb medicine. It touts benefits for constipation sour stomach and liver and claims to rejuvenate the blood. The Marvel Products Company of Pittsburgh sells a large family box by mail for $1.25.
Franklin officials declined comment on bids received for a bridge project after bids opened Saturday. The lowest bid appeared far below the engineer’s estimate of 3.128 million dollars, with most offers undershooting the estimate due to misapprehension about project scope. The article notes only slight damages and emphasizes paving costs and turnip purchases as unrelated insertions in the page.
County Treasurer MacLean to appear in court March 1 1926 to answer charges of failing to revoke licenses for picture houses in Terie area. Citizens argued for revocation amid protests and potential action by officials. Attorney Lavine will represent the treasurer at the hearing with Tarold Mark.
United Press reports Moscow government plans to buy 14000 dollars worth of American and other machinery after seizing the czarist treasure. A Anglo American syndicate including Rudolph Ciflag and Adolph Ryeseis paid far less than the French for the jewels and stones, with 4000 carats in rose diamonds and large emeralds and sapphires among items transferred to jewelers.
Slipping on an icy walk in front of her East Washington street home, Mrs Guy Stafford sustained a complete ankle fracture. Emergency aid was provided as she rested at home this afternoon.
Reported by United Press that a couple wounded in an incident near Peth have begun to recover. The husband and wife are expected to return home within days as medical staff monitor their progress and plan further treatment.
In New York, James A. Iman reports a settlement in the Leeds case establishing a trust fund of 20,000 dollars yearly for the boy. The will of a millionaire banker disposes of the rest to be delivered when he comes of age, with a reported principal of 100,000 to 150,000. A reconciliation and “happy ending” are noted as the settlement is announced by William M. Sulavamy. Mrs Led plans a future appearance in an Oxeby River interview as wedding details in June remain undisclosed.
Warren, Pa. February 23. A Clarendon man, Graham, was badly burned when a gas explosion occurred at the Levi Smith Refinery near Conpenilnw before 10 o clock Monday. Firemen, and a hospital report indicate he was fatally burned as flames trapped him near a gas well hole in the refinery. Another worker, Walkup of Wor kent, escaped uninjured. The blast damaged the refinery and gas escaped but was controlled. Local officials treat the incident as a serious accident with the injured man hospitalized for treatment.
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