25 Feb 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1924
Page
1
Special to the Journal reports the Warren blaze results in the death of Louis Paulson. The article details a fatal early morning fire at the home of Mrs. Selon Dua on Fourth Avenue, with neighbors and authorities arriving to find the victim dead.
Reports indicate Cory Pounel and Keniatis of Colimbis arrange a transfer to new club rooms on April 1 as Municipal Club quarters are repurposed. Local council awaits final decision while Bartow Wiehe leads a campaign praising the Knights of Columbus quarters as ideal for city needs and a major reorganization proceeds this week.
King George of Greece, reportedly gravely ill, was believed moved to Bucharest after expulsion from Greece earlier this year. Officials in United Prov Avians noted the monarch’s declining health as diplomatic tensions persisted.
A weather bulletin shows Corry set a January snowfall record with 106 inches above normal across 121 stations. The report lists varying totals from 49 inches at one location to 120 inches at Lawrenceville, with 225 inches in Coates Hall over five days.
Special to Westfield reports that police detained 88 year old Dimitre Topolite, also known as Wik, on arson and assault charges tied to a spate of incendiary fires in Westfield over the past two years. Authorities link the suspect to latest blaze near Vase and Pest streets and the shooting of a man’s father in law Angel La June, with Topolite to be arraigned after travel to Mayville.
Coldest weather in four years hit Cory Saturday night as temperatures plunged to 24 below zero. Morning readings across towns ranged from 16 to 28 below, with Stillwater 26 and Warren 28 below. A steady warm up followed Sunday noon as temperatures rose more than 40 degrees.
A barn dance organized by the Knights of Columbus will be held Monday night March 1. A meeting of the planning committee will be held in the club rooms Tuesday evening to finalize plans. Messenger's Orchestra will supply music for the event expected to draw a large crowd from the city and vicinity. Merritt Sheeley visited Jamaxtowr today with friends.
Corry Community Players netted around 400 from their threenet comedy Nothing But the Truth at the High School Auditorium over Thursday and Friday. Kiwanis Club members credited for strong ticket sales. plans are under way for April 1 staging of Phrees Live Ghosts to aid stage remodeling deficit.
Four men died in a series of fires that tore through Pittsburgh over the weekend. The Etna tenement blaze early Sunday caused about 350000 dollars in damage as investigators seek the cause of the deadly fire.
Independence Kansas reports that Sinclair, once funded by a $5,000 life policy, leveraged that start into a vast oil fortune. Local legends claim his large windfall came after an accident in 1905 when a deputy sheriff helped him recover, fueling stories of his aggressive business moves and global oil holdings.
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed the Temple theatre buildings trapping and injuring five firemen. Thomas Renchat, 18, badly crushed in a wall collapse, required amputation of a foot. he also suffered a fractured elbow. Four other firefighters and several pedestrians sustained injuries as the wall fell. The structure housed the Temple theatre, a Masonic temple, clothing firm, jewelry shop, and billiard room. Fire origin traced to a basement area used by the Holmey Poster Advertising company amid extreme cold hampering efforts. Temperature dropped to 40 degrees below zero on scene.
Feb 2 report says General Ludendorff Adolf Hitler and others face treason charges for the failed beer hall putsch. Police tightened security around the war academy as Bavarian authorities prepare for the court proceeding with seven judges.
Washington Feb 25 Gov Thomas Dixon Montana is being considered as successor to Edwin Denby Secretary of the Navy according to sources close to President Coolidge. Dixon is described as a strong navy advocate and is known for defense of naval needs.
Secretary Slemp told Senate investigators of meetings at Palm Beach between December 10 and January 16 with publishers and former officials as he described secret discussions about naval policy, a rumored one million dollar fund, and alleged attempts to cover losses by public figures. He testified about dealings with Albert B. Fall and McLean, and recalled golf with McLean as part of the broad inquiry.
Two chimney fires caused damage in separate homes on West Bond and West Washington streets. The first blaze at Austin Lagey’s house near West Bond street damaged the rear portion, with damage around 1000 dollars after 9 yesterday morning. The second fire at Mary Hook’s residence on West Washington street was confined with minor damage after a chimney fire spread briefly.
Colonel Charles Blaine Smathers, commanding officer of One Hundred Twelfth Infantry, will assume the superintendency of the Soldiers' Orphans home in Scotland, Pa, on April 4 while retaining his regiment command. Governor Pinchott approved the arrangement.
Hundreds of students and a Solimburg Schools delegation attended the Rex Theatre for the first show of Paw Wer River a major war film depicting American divisions in France. Evening and Tuesday showings were anticipated with packed houses as relatives followed the war tale. The film is presented under the auspices of the Lt A W W Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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