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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
1
In Harrisburg, delays stall the G O P ticket selection as leaders delay decisions on a United States Senate bid and statewide races. Pinchot remains silent on candidacy while Democrats split on their choice amid factional tensions.
Kiwanis Club hosted a Ladies Night at the Hotel Corry featuring a masquerade, a student program, and musical numbers. President Ny Troy Hillotke presided. Willian Bart Tate led entertainment. the 67 attendees included wives, guests from Meadville Kiwanis and local friends.
In Pittsburgh on February 25 the Emmerling cot conspiracy case involving several Johnstown residents was set for a March 6 hearing in Federal District Court. The article notes Treasury and congressional figures debating an 887.81 million relief bill tied to the President's signature, with projected fiscal impacts and legislative activity leading to a possible law by the next day.
Rivers across Ohio rose toward flood stage as heavy July rains triggered damage. In Columbus and surrounding areas the Maumee, Miami, and Olentangy waters rose, while power lines and communications networks suffered outages.
United Press reports New York February 25 coal dealers facing panic as customers demand anthracite or nothing. 700000 tons of substitutes on hand. Colonel J D Byrng state commissioner urges public to buy halts to stabilize market. 1200 cars of bituminous coal and coke already in New Jersey shipments arriving daily.
The Roberts Shop announces plans to retire from the local business and close out stock within ten days. A new tenant will occupy the North Center street building around March 10, with negotiations ongoing between two firms. Harry Roberts helped manage the shop as the owner considers early retirement after years in the trade.
The death of Fred Strickler is reported in Derry Pennsylvania where he arrived with engineers long ago during the Erie railroad double tracking project east to Takewood. He was a familiar figure visiting friends in the area and known locally. The notice states he died on February 2nd and funeral services will be held in Derry.
The three story Weeleher Building on North Center Street, long a popular commercial stop, has reportedly been leased for retail use. Ground floor partitions and plumbing are being modified as a new store occupies the space, with work extending to the upper floors. The owner Mike declined specifics, citing inventory and weather as delaying factors.
State highway patrolmen en route to their city when their car skidded on a slippery road and collided with a car driven by Claire Wilson. Wilson and her passengers, including Mrs Parkhurst, were shaken. Wilson suffered minor cuts. The patrol car and another vehicle were badly damaged. the wrecked cars were towed from the scene near the fish hatchery.
John Ward, known locally as a meat market operator, has purchased HL Raymond’s West Main Street market and will assume possession March 15. The current Washington and West Wayne Street market will close after Saturday night. Ward will continue to offer high grade Western meats at the new location.
A tornado swept through Mississippi and Tennessee causing widespread damage. Fires erupted in several towns including Fitz? and Greenwood. communication to the affected area was cut. In Memphis many houses suffered severe wind damage, with farmhouses and smaller settlements across nearby counties also reporting destruction.
London reports ongoing disputes among Prague London and Warsaw over permanent League seats and the governance of the Balkans and Austria Germany. Polish foreign minister meets in Rome amid Balkan tensions while Paris and London seek council balance and a Polish seat to counter Germany influence.
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The Atlantic Male Quartet performs this evening at the city High School auditorium as part of the lyceum circuit. Promoters urge music lovers to attend the concert and enjoy a refined vocal program featuring the quartet.
St Erwan s Dramatic Circle directed by the Sisters of Mercy will stage the play The Life Ye Volunteers at the High School auditorium on St Patrick s Day March 17. Rehearsals are under way with cast members progressing well. Details on cast lists and ticketing to follow as the committee meets.
R. J. Bentley, operator at the P. A. R. tower on Maple avenue, slipped on an icy walkway near the Alexander Laun dry this morning, breaking his toter arm. He is resting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bennett on East Washington street. Several other falls were reported as night rains left streets hazardous. Bentley’s was the only serious injury noted by the Journal.
The Pythian lodge held its twenty ninth anniversary session last evening. The main anniversary event is set for Wednesday March 17 at their hall. Star Temple No 17 of Warren is invited as guests for the day with a reception in the afternoon and evening followed by a dance at Maccabees hall.
A compact radio schedule lists five top features across stations WEAF New York and KDKA East Pittsburgh. Programs include a Chopin recital, a joint program with male singers and orchestras, and a mid afternoon reali tar segment with multiple time slots across Central and Eastern zones.
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