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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1925

Page

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Startling revelations in McCormick death probe

Senator Medill McCormick of Illinois died suddenly in a Washington hotel. His term would have ended next week, and reports say he had been discussed as a potential ambassador to Germany. The death followed tensions over treaty ratification and a Senate investigation into conditions in Haiti.

Germany United Prese Washington Tel Modi McCormick Win NeCormick Hhislis Deterte Metormick Tate Goday Countass Gizyokay Camy Joynor Senate Absarme Tansport Chinago McCormick Pada MeCormick Ful Cammisaiush Hatti Medill McCormick Tilinoi Vielk

King George Condition Reported Improved in London

United Press dispatch from London reports continued improvement in the condition of King George, with officials indicating his health has shown progress and stability. The medical update notes steadier vitals and a calm outlook amid ongoing treatment and routine medical rounds.

United Press London George

Meeting Here Thurs Of Interest To Farmers

Nievley, a marketing specialist at Staly College, will address a gathering of farmers at the Municipal building tomorrow morning at 10 o clock. The meeting, postponed from December’s county Farm Bureau session, aims to provide valuable information on marketing issues. All farmers are invited and urged to attend.

TG. Nievley Staly College Ein

Explosion at Colfax station burns seven workers

Seven men were burned in a Colfax Light Co. plant explosion in Springdale Pa. Five seriously, three perhaps fatally, were hospitalized at Allegheny Valley hospital. The Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. crew and Duquesne Light employees were installing new equipment in a bus room when a short circuit caused a flare and ignition.

United Proit

High Officials Involved In Booze Scandal

Cleveland report recounts indictments naming high officials and a former congressman in a Washington and Ohio whisky probe. The case centers on 15000 crates of whiskey from Mayne Distillery during 1920 21 and is led by Mrs. Mabel Willebrandt. Testimony before the grand jury and federal officers hint at broader political ties and possible implicating figures.

United Cleveland Ohio Igh Jas Washington Mit Mayne Roy Mabel Willebrandt United States Geveral Cavid H. Kern Toledo Boow Legger Daugherty Congress Roy Haynes

Snow and Cold Return to Western Pennsylvania

The weather bureau predicts rain tonight followed by light snow and much colder temperatures. Thursday should bring clearer skies in Cory and vicinity, but a prolonged cold wave is expected from the northwestern states as Corry endures a spell of unusually mild days ending February’s close.

King Winter Pennsylvania Weather Bureau Cory Lewo Corry

Brigham Confined To Bed After Fall On Pavement

Jo Brigham has been confined to bed at his son Eugené Brigham’s home for a week due to injures from a bad fall on the pavement. His condition remains painful and he is under care at the residence.

Jo. Brigham Eugené Brigham Alt

Road bill approved in House Roads Committee debate

Harrisburg February 26. The highway road fund enabling bill reported out by the House Roads Committee was amended on the floor by Representative Hos Lancaster. It will be voted upon finally next Monday night.

United Press Harrisburg House Roads Committee Hos Lancaster

Funds Lacking For Union City Road Project

Erie and Crawford counties race to fund a connecting highway from Union City to Centerville. Bids for Crawford county end were opened mid March while Erie county fears delays into next year without state aid. Officials vow to complete the 1924 building program despite funding gaps and private donations.

Erie County Centerville Crawford County Union City Grawford State Highway Department Erie

Switch by Pa delegation may elect Madden

Developments in the fight for the Speakership between Representatives Madden and Longworth shift the race. Pennsylvania may yield Madden a majority with Griest and Britten's assurances, as other state delegations signal support. Democrats plan to nominate Garrett and set committee lines.

United Prew Washington Eleyvent Martin B. Maulden Illinois Nicholas Longworth Ohio Longworth Pennsylvania Madeen Folt Britten. Tllinois Madden Griest Britten Ware Endler Philadelphia New York Panis Garrett Tennessee Congress

Benefit Card Party At St Edward's School

Upwards of eighty abst attended the benefit card party at St Edward's Parochial School hosted by the Catholic Daughters of America. Tables were set for bridge and 400 with awards to Mrs Alice Taylor Gr H Cronin Mrs Charles Birkhart and Mrs Thomas Ware. Refreshments featured song led by Mrs Edward Kinley and Thomas Clark with accompanist Mrs James Sullivan. dancing provided further entertainment concluding a most enjoyable evening.

St. Edward's Parochial School Catholic Daughters of America Alice Taylor Gr H. Cronin Charles Birkhart Thomas Ware Edward Kinley Thomas Clark James Sullivan

Son of Stokes May Appear as Witness

Chicago report on Weedie Stokes Jr the son of a New York hotel magnate who faces a defamation conspiracy charge involving his wife Helen Elwood Stokes He arrives in Chicago amid rumors about his attendance and possible testimony in a tense family divorce case linked to past admissions and a controversial engagement in New York surveillance of reputations and witnesses continues to swirl.

Chicago Billy McClintock Louis Én Mag William D. Shepherd Les Ié Shepherda Miss Pope Kles Billy Kies Shepherd United Press WE. Stokes, Jr Sim New York Helen Elwood Stokes Stokes Weedie Serape W. EB. D. Stokes, Jr Philip Lydis Percy Stickney Grant Manning Trist

Conference report on postal salaries and rate bill approved

Washington February 25 The conference report on the postal salaries and rate increase bill was adopted by the House by a vote of 70 to 19 The measure, altered by Senate and House conferees, includes higher rates to raise about 1000 000 Action may be taken to send the report to the Senate before final transmission to the President A Bell proposal to cut Support Service charges via parcel post to one cent was defeated 985 to 59

Toltod Press Wasitington Senate Homie Conferces Mayatte Bell Geoigis Democraty

West Smith Street Improvement Promised by City

Motorists warned to detour via Findley Lake and North East to avoid the dirt West Smith Street stretch. City crews place teams on trees and haul gravel to fill holes, with crews also working on West South Street. Drivers praised as snow is cleared and the road improved, with action expected soon.

Erie Smith Street Findley Lake North West Smith Street North East Toween Finley West South Street Pric

Major Sharp to Speak Here at Senate Session

Major Reuben Sharp of Kane plans to address Kiwanis members in Washington tomorrow as part of news that the Senate will consider Isle of Pines pact treaties and possibly the World Court during the March 4 special session. Supporters see a chance to move a court proposal, while opponents push back on Turkey and other measures.

Wasted Press Washington Isle of Pirés Senate Major Reuben. Sharp Kane Senator Orth Kiwanis Tomorrw Major Sharp Wellers Isle of Pines Affaire Otter Horah Turkey World Court America

Progress With Stock Campaign Gains Momentum

Ha Gary Building and Eain Association reports strong progress in a stock drive with about 275 shares sold since opening. Meanwhile, James Foley, janitor at St Edward's parochial school, sustained two crushed fingers after a fall of coal while loading bunkers. Dr Kibler treated him and no serious injury expected.

Ha Gary Building Eain Association James Foley St Edward’s Parochial School J. ©. Kibler

Separate investigations laid on rail disaster in Newark

Two groups of officials in Newark examine the Philadelphia local derailment near Manhattan strapster that killed three and injured 82. Prosecutor Aloysius McMahon questions witnesses while James Maybury Jr leads the state railroad division. A grand jury will hear evidence Friday. a hearing is set for Tuesday with Interstate Commerce Commission invited.

United Press Newark N. J Penneylvania Manhattan Strapster Aloysious McMahon Hudson James Maybury State Public Utility Commisssion Suadé McMahon J. A. Kielt Philadelphia Prairk Hutchinson Kielt Mos Mahon Theodore Williams New York S. Michael's Fieveill Joshua Godden

Japan ratifies Russo Japanese treaty in Osaka

Japan has ratified the Russo Japanese treaty and normal exchange of ratifications will take place tomorrow at Peking.

Japan Russia United Press Osaka Peking

David Lloyd George Plans Return After Improved Health

Former prime minister David Lloyd George is noted as 50 percent improved and intends to travel to London today. He will not resume public duties during convalescence. Sir Mildred Cederiof returned home this afternoon after a brief visit in Erie with friends.

David Lloyd George United Birmingham England London Sir Mildred Cederiof Erie

Kellogg denies policy on disarmament plan

United Press reports Kellogg declined plans for a state secretary move to limit armaments. He said talks with British officials on disarmament interference were official and information. Kellogg described abroad conditions as improved since becoming ambassador, and he and Mrs Kellogg planned to leave for Washington at 1 a.m. tomorrow.

United Pres New York Kellage Washington Tomorrovy

Today’s Five Best Radio Features Across Major Stations

Radio listings present a schedule of evening features across WEAF WOO WCAE WGR WCAP and WJZ in major cities including New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Washington Davenport and Montreal. It lists programs like Atwitter Kent Artists St Lambert Opera and Central Organ Recital with times around 9 to 10 PM and various affiliations such as Providence and Milwaukee.

WEAF New York WOO Philadelphia WCAE Pltteurgh WGR Buitelo WCAP Washington Providence Atwitter-Kent CNRM Montreal St. Lambert Opersitt Society WJZ Namarg Davenport Pak Central Weat Wiar Dence

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