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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1922
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention the Shaston Hursdany and the Shine family with a reference to Mrs G. but lack clear context, dates, or events. No specific actions or outcomes are visible, leaving the exact story unclear.
Washington dispatch reports President Harding occupied with personal affairs and secretary to deny seeking to sue MacNider national commander of the American Legion. The White House explained Harding’s schedule prevented action, while Fordney and Ways and Means committee discussed revival of excess profits stages.
The Knights of Columbus present their annual barn dance at the armory tonight with Colk Council hosting. Men Senger's orchestra opens the program with feasts of music and few numbers by Guy Saxton and others, running about ninety minutes.
United Press reports Detroit police pieced together the murder of Villain Desmone Taylor, allegedly killed over a dope ring dispute tied to a movie actress. Investigators say Taylor sought revenge on a actress linked to the drug network, confronted a ring member in her home, and was shot after a confrontation.
Reports from multiple districts indicate maple sap is running as warm spells return. Farmers in Columbus vicinity prepare kyrophints for early operations while expectations rise for first maple syrup sales in Mexville Market Saturday amid cautious weather.
London reports Prime Minister Churchill announced in the House of Commons that plans for a new Irish election are to proceed within four months. In Illinois, preparations for a half million dollar project and jury adjournments were noted, with discussions between diplomats and officials about next steps.
United Press reports four Gotham brokerage houses collapsed after a wave of failures hits New York. Mosher & Wallace and Shewry & Mallornl faced receivership. Smith and Co, Cowlearid Co, and others announced insolvencies amid a volatile Concordirgert Stock Exchange session.
A Pittsburgh blast is blamed on the Black Hand by police as a twostory building at a fruit stove shop is damaged and valued at 2000 dollars. The report notes a separate U.S. Senate Foreign Relations committee move toward a favorable report on a China policy regarding Army and Far East affairs.
The Supreme Court declares the suffrage amendment legal, confirming the Nineteenth Amendment grants women the right to vote nationwide. The Maryland ratification dispute is noted, with the Court ruling the amendment constitutional and binding despite regional opposition. The decision marks the first high court ruling on the amendment’s constitutionality.
Marion February 27 Following an alleged confession by Tohn Geck and Geckenback that he shot and killed Joseph Byyme, an 8 year old watchman, Beckenback and Edlwarer Baker are charged with first degree murder. The guard was shot after resisting a ban. The suspects are former residents of Franklin with prior records.
Mississippi lawmakers advance probes into the Birkhead Russell case as Governor Lee M Russell faces charges and possible testimony. Oklahoma Governor J B A Robertson signals willingness to testify before a grand jury on bank failures tied to the State Bank of Commerce of Okmulgee, amid efforts to uncover related transactions.
Two new government regulation methods for telephone services were urged by Secretary Herbert Hoover at the national radio conference opening in Washington. Hoover said the conference should outline nationwide policy and designate a few days when the wire could be used by telephone agencies.
In Bellefonte Pa on February 27 Michael Morano, a Philadelphia murderer, was executed at the state penitentiary for the slaying of his wife. He was strapped to the chair at 7:30, pronounced dead seven minutes later. authorities suggested motive linked to marital issues.
Meadville, Pa. Major Anery Wy Miller, former recorder of Crawford County, pled guilty to embezzling state and county funds totaling about $14,850. He was sentenced to one year and four months to three years, with two terms to run concurrently. The judge cited Miller’s wartime record in issuing the light sentence.
Two more accomplices of Alfred Lindsay, accused of swindling women out of over 1 million dollars, are expected to be named today as the grand jury returns evidence. Subpoenas to key witnesses include Mrs Lillian N Duke, Charlette Villoni, Major Suttert, Mrs Dorothy Atwood, and Miss Clarence Jaren, all likely to testify on losses. Lindsay remains at large as detectives push the manhunt and pursue trail clues.
The Lenten season opens this week as Bishop J Marke Gannon of the Erie diocese issues guidelines observed in the city churches. Ash Wednesday rites will bless and distribute ashes after morning masses, with additional services planned on subsequent Wednesdays and Friday nights through Lent leading to Easter Sunday.
Attendance expected as old folks concert will be held at the auditorium this evening. The program, presented by the high school under the Federated Glotix, is billed to attract local music lovers and may be repeated tomorrow evening if conditions permit.
The poultry class meeting scheduled for this evening in Nas Leen has been postponed to next Monday evening March 1. The session will be held at the high school building from 7 to 8. Contributing factors included excessive rain and upset residents who criticized city officials over the recent weather and related delays.
Petitions are circulating for candidates including Slayer and Alixander in the Fourth Assembly district. Mayor Alexander and others are mentioned as filing petitions, with attention to primary races and party leaders silent on choices for representative at the capital. Names such as Joseph Rogan and Robert Flrat appear among potential contenders, with discussions underway about minority ballot access.
President Harding plans to address a joint session of Congress to present a ship subsidy proposal. White House officials say the message will urge support for the policy, with final wording and timing still being refined.
Fragmentary OCR describes government forces prepared for a strike with mentions of commerce, Hoover, and a ministry official Holtman. The text references state-wide tension and potential action, with unclear dates and locations due to transcription errors.
The collapse of Hw Landed Auto Stores and the opening of a branch triggered a vast stock swindle claims. Stockholders accuse insolvent actions at the United States district court in Philadelphia as investors lose upwards of $20 000 and more across cities. Attorneys warn this may be the largest stock-selling fraud in Pennsylvania in eight decades.
A Boston lecturer Willis F Gross, member of the Board of Lectureship of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, gave a Sunday afternoon talk in Corry on Christ in Science. Katherine M Sting introduced him. the address contrasted the Word with God and stressed spiritual healing through Christian Science.
The Supreme Court today upheld key intrastate rate provisions of the Esch Cummins law, granting the Interstate Commerce Commission broad control over both intrastate and interstate rail rates. The decision curbs state railroad commissions and may lead to federal delegation of intrastate rate decisions, with doubts about future two cent fare proposals.
Philadelphia February reports state United Guaranty Office is set to be seized today in move toward warrants for officials of bankrupt United Auto Stores. Receivers named for the Auto Stores will likely be appointed as investigators probe fraudulent nail sales and company finances. President Edward B Carrier denies charges and asserts no parties or personal misconduct occurred.
Two women were shot dead in their bed at a home in Fluda, 20 miles from Plainview, Texas, with a suspect who allegedly tried to shoot himself as law enforcement closed in. Names reported include Minses Solomon and baerona…. details remain unclear due to meager reports from Plainview.
A Philadelphian woman, Samneh Binet, with initials AZ, was found dead and trampled in a vacant lot today. Police believe the death followed an assault by a suitor, with investigators linking the incident to a possible earlier dispute and a suspect named Ramey. The case remains under active inquiry as authorities consider motives and connections.
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