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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
1
A battered weather summary notes a brutal cold wave easing by Saturday with brief snow flurries. Widespread frosty winds kept homes hard to heat and threaten crops and fruit blossoms, while forecasts predict a return to near freezing or slightly above by Sunday.
An heir, Annle M Mallon of Pawtucket, is set to receive about 1,000,000 from the Abraham VanHorn estate as part of an estate totaling around 30,000,000. The inheritance spans Holland Scranton Pennsylvania and lower New York City, with further royal-era complications cited.
United Press reports in UnionnTown that unknown attackers attacked farmer Frank Guthrie near Highertie. The incident involved at least three assailants and occurred late evening, with Guthrie injured and seeking medical care. Authorities have opened an investigation and are interviewing witnesses for leads.
A fragmented listing describes radio features hosted by Udays and mentions multiple stations across major markets. It includes KYW Chicago WEAR New York WILAM Rochester WCAE Pittsburgh WIAR Philadelphia WCAB Washington and others with unclear timing and call signs.
Morgantown West Virginia reports a tragic house fire at Lenox where two young sisters aged months died in the flames. Their mother escaped with two other siblings while a sister was badly burned trying to rescue them. The blaze left the home severely damaged and authorities investigate.
An official county commissioner's office announces 1925 nominations would move to September if state legislation changes the preliminary date from September to June. Registration days are set for August 27, September 1 and 11. The election is to be held in November unless the bill passes. Legislative action in Harvic bung is uncertain and adoption by the governor is doubtful.
Word reached here of the death of Mrs CH Bagley at her Los Angeles home last evening. The Bagleys were longtime Sorr y residents now living in California. Atta Bagley had suffered chronic illness and the passing came as a shock to friends. She is survived by her husband C H Bagley and a daughter Mrs CC Waggoner who also lives in California with her family. Funeral services in Los Angeles are set for Monday afternoon at 4 oclock. Mr and Mrs L J Kelly returned home from Erie after a visit with friends.
Federal grand jury in Cleveland expected to indict nearly a dozen men tied to a politician led whiskey alliance. Charges include conspiracy to violate Prohibition and diverting thousands of gallons of warehouse whiskey into bootleg channels across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington, with witnesses from Pennsylvania and possible additional indictments in the Keystone State. Names withheld pending broader investigations.
A fire at a building in Carnegie occupied by George P. Hackins, undertaker, and damaging the Russell automobile agency left five injured and six homeless. The loss was estimated at 50 000 dollars. The Hackins fled through smoke after their barking dog alerted them.
International reformer Pussyfoot Johnson will lecture at the M. A. Church next Thursday evening at 7:48 o clock on The Bal and the Orient. The famed temperance lecturer, returning from Europe, will discuss life abroad and the world’s needs, drawing a large local audience.
Bulletin items summarize delays in investments near Cleveland and a fright train incident as crews respond to a potential collision. Wright returns to work in Harrisburg with a firm statement of readiness. Chinese president Sung Yat Sen’s health is described as failing in Pekin. A Canadian liner Mont Laurier is refloated near Queenstown after grounding. Train bandits strike a Chicago bound New York Central train in Gary Indiana, looting cash and jewelry.
Attorney Arthur K. Reading announces the missing baby in the case of Mr and Mrs Frederick Miles Jr who were near death in a hospital there following a death by their own action pact. The baby has been located in Erie Pennsylvania.
After hours of improvement President Ebert briefly improved but later relapsed and his health was described as grave in Berlin. The statement marks a critical turn in the ailing leader's condition and raises concerns over the political stability surrounding his recovery.
Joseph H Goldstein of Warren seeks the district attorney seat in the upcoming election. The Warren Times notes his Republican leadership, law training at Dickinson School of Law, and service as borough secretary since 1918, highlighting his record of efficient borough administration and strong party work.
Washington February 27 with the race for speaker of the next House between Nichola Longworth and Martin B Madden still unresolved on the last day. Republicans will caucus tonight to choose a speaker and floor leader and address discipline for independents who bolted in the November campaign.
The United States Radiator Corporation reported a satisfactory 1924 with 10 reports from stockholders after its Buffalo annual meeting. Directors reelected, voting trust extended five years. board to meet in Detroit today to transact further business. Common stock quoted around 143, preferred 96, dividends declared for 1924 totaling 4 per share in common and 2 per share in preferred, payable Jan 1924. Directors named from Detroit Dunkirk Philadelphia and others.
The High School junior class will stage The Charm School directed by Miss Storrs. The plot follows Austin Bevans an auto salesman who inherits a boarding house and inspires the boys to teach the girls to be charming. Cast includes Merle Sample David MacKenzie George Boyd Jim Simpkins Richard Powers and others. Also notes Salvation Army Congress of Young People to be held in Corry April 10-11 with over 200 attendees. Ensign and Mrs Brunner seek billets in local homes to house attendees. famous Oil City Salvation Army Band of Forty will perform. Local business leaders urged to assist. Officers from eleven nearby cities expected to attend.
Fire in Hallsted Pa damaged six business buildings and 36 automobiles in a gunage. Firemen faced zero weather and a high wind as bridges over the Susquehanna remained closed after ice damage weeks earlier. Estimated losses reach 102000 dollars.
Willie White identified by two more Pittsburgh victims as the man who choked and robbed thirteen women in Sauierl Hill and Heart Liberty districts. He was arraigned on aggravated assault, robbery, and larceny charges. An accomplice, Willie Robison, is under investigation.
Mir Hdith Manison visited Tet hidme in Sherman this afternoon with a friend Ray. Guy Brown, district superintendent of the Christin Alliancy, arrived in the city. Mthurahbs of Wilmington, Del, came from Erie for a visit with Rev. C. J. May of the royal church. Mrv and Mrs. Lensy Nelson traveled to Spring Goelk this afternoon for a visit.
United Prev reports Charles Stonehang, president of New York Giant Bikes, found not guilty of claims or using miles in a high profile legal action. The acquittal ends a lengthy salines style case involving the company and key executives.
Rear Admiral William S Sims, testifying before the Hawes Airey Committee, urged a large air arm to defend the Panama Canal and agreed aviation must operate with the fleet. He said airplanes will play a predominant role, could bomb ships and prevent troop landings, and criticized unification plans for the services.
Police tie a murder confession to a wily plot in San Francisco where Ralph B. Elmer Houollu reports a scheme by 10 gunmen to kill the wife of A. Hotaling, a brewer, to seize her husband’s estate as the court fights over an alleged heir. The woman, described as the widow of the brewer, is said to be targeted by the gang with funds in contention. The investigation includes 30 charges against the suspects.
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