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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1926

Page

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Two men held after bold jewelry thefts and gunfire

Police chased three strangers selling watches believed stolen after a tip about a theft ring. In a chase near Mill and East Main streets officers fired shots at the suspects. J. Knap and B. Miller were captured after a pursuit through the railroad area, with one man surrendering and the other hiding before arrest.

John Knap Bert Miller Iia Okla Dunkle P. R.R Harry Moony Ruppersburger T Mill East Main Streets Gannt East Main Street Ayar Mile Jor Knap Main Street Mill Street Ten East Duke Ruppersberger Kin Bor Khap Miller Buffalo Ohio City Ohio Mendville

New Councilman to Be Appointed Monday

A factional fight within the U S Army surfaced after the death of Major General William Hart quartermaster general. High officers in the Quartermasters corps are said to be entangled in personal strife over the vacancy, undermining discipline. The conflict stems from charges by Major General Harry J Rogers before his death alleging a conspiracy to replace him as quartermaster general.

United Prom Washington U.S. Army William Hart Amy Quartermasters Corps Hart Rogers

Plan to Break Unions in Miners Battle

United Mine Workers leaders report an operator proposal to reopen mines for all idle miners as a tactic to speed wage negotiations. No action before Tuesday when talks resume at the Union League Club. Operators favor arbitration. UMW president John K. Lewis opposes.

New York Union League Club Uéuip Tnt Scranton-Wilkes Barre Shamokin Tagleton John K. Lewis United Mine Workers

Welsh Artists Here Monday at High School Auditorium

Welsh Concert Company performs Monday evening at the High School auditorium for Corry residents. The varied program includes ensemble singing duets trios and violin numbers. Tickets are selling at 50 cents with no reserved seats. organizers expect a large turnout and praise the group as a top entertainment in months.

Consiacrane Venyers Monk Music Corry Coni Dra

Corry Hails Induction as New Mayor Plans For City Council Change

Corry outlines policy as the new mayor presets Induction ceremonies at the Municipal building at 10 am. The transition includes transferring administration to the new Mayor and Council, with a successor to Commissioner Parsons to be named at the organization meeting. Mc Brown is among prominent names urged for the Parsons vacancy.

Corry Frank W. Parsons Party Fit Old City Council Frank OQ Howard Olin W W. Bracken Frank. M. Lovelind D. Everett Leach Alexander Weaver Kelly Sucra Parsons Gto Amons Clyde F. Brown M. Brown Mc Brown Couneil

Hurricane pounds islands with massive damage in wake

The Navy reported via wireless from Tyus Samoa that a hurricane rated storm struck the islands early today, causing extensive property damage and fires with luggage and equipment reportedly damaged or lost.

Washington Jun. S the Navy Tyus Samoa

Death of Major General William Hap at Walter Reed

Washington jun 2 Major General William T L Hap master general of the United States Army died this morning at Walter Reed hospital His death followed a relapse after a major operation for atomized trouble performed five weeks ago

Washington William TL. Hap United States Army Walter Reed Hospital Hart

Erie County Plans Road Work For 1926 Expansion

Erie County officials outline 1926 road program covering 20 miles in multiple townships including Albion to Cherry Hill. Only new contract is a two mile link. bond issues may be expanded after final payments. Commissioners urge voter approval at next election to fund county, state, and township backed improvements.

Erie County Albion Cherry Hill Erie RoWleenel Ruth Union Titusville South Fairview EM Creek Lawrenice Park Astle Commissiodners Joseph Rogan Josep Moorehead Charles Davissy Higwever Veard County Commission Ake Treasury Ues

Big Narcotic Expose SeEN SeEN

Federal agents say they launched a major narcotic probe in Chicago with the arrest of Dr. Jack J. Mozes and William Mourae Kotis. Records show 26 ounces of heroin purchased from Moss, who is jailed as agents search his premises for cash and dope. A tunnel and trap doors were found during a prior search but no hidden stash was disclosed.

United Press Chicago Jack J. Mozes William Mourae Kotis Moss

Decrease in Grain Value Across U S Crops

The Agriculture Department reports 1925 grain crops netted 3 810714 000 dollars, down from 4 818716 000 the prior year, despite higher production. The gross value dropped by 708 000 000 dollars compared with 1924.

Sy Wulewereur Washngton United States Agriculture Department

Cradle of National Air to Be Restored

War department announces restoration efforts at Fort McHenry once known as the Cradle of the Star Spangled Banner. Temporary buildings on the reserve are being wrecked as a first step toward restoring the star fort and defensive works to honor the defense of Baltimore in 1814 and the song’s birth.

Washington

Sheriff Gaffe Leads Jefferson County Contempt Finding

Jefferson county sheriff Shentt Fo Evans was found guilty of contempt for delaying the transfer of a prisoner to the Allegheny county workhouse. Judge Charles Corbett fined Evans $100 and costs after he did not promptly take Fred Fenie to jail, amid retirement plans for Corbett and a succession by William T. Carr.

Jefferson County Corbett DuBois Elks Club Allegheny County Shentt Fo Evans Charles Corbett Werieremias Fred Fenvie Punastitawne Stewart The Elks Club Fencie Agaist the Rif Henle Des Evans Pensie Corbet Owever Kine William T. Carr Brookville Carr Sheriff Evans Aisive

Countess Karolyi Seeks US Entry for Lecture Tour

Countess Kathering Karolyi of Hungary files suit against the Secretary of State in the District of Columbia Supreme Court seeking a writ to compel Kellogg to instruct the Paris counsel to issue her a US visa. The October 15 1995 passport shows plans for a lecture tour of the United States. Kellogg denies the visa citing immigration laws and deeming her not desirable.

United Prasa Washington Kathering Karolyi Hungary Retloge District of Columbia Supreme Court Kellogg United States Paris Jaws Bee Kel Joge Daten Jpeachess

Grandstand Collapse Kills Three at Pasadena Parade

At the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena a grandstand collapsed sending about 400 people fleeing. Effie Horie 63 died, two others perished, and numerous spectators were injured including Mrs Montague Glass and Mrs Capotine Sherman. Many victims were treated at Pasadena hospitals and a nearby Presbyterian church converted to a temporary hospital.

United Press Pasadena Ualif C. W. Bowden Capotine Sherman Montague Glass Daunghep Slep Middle West East Ha.m Mier Democracy

Earthquakes Add to Europe’s Devastation

London reports earthquakes adding to days of peril as Venice and other Italian cities report tremors. Belgium faces flood danger with Liege under water and relief work for thousands left without bread or light. Paris cabinet weighing Seine floods as Rhine rises with two victims at Coblenz.

United Press London Europe Venice Munich Germany Belgium Liege Paris Seine Floois Rhine Gologne Coblenz

Flywheel Disaster Kills Child in Fipesburgh Mill

A giant flywheel shattered at a Carnegie Steel mill in Fipesburgh, killing four year old Dan F. Jones and injuring three others as debris crashed through the roof and into a nearby dwelling.

Danis F. Jones Carnegie Steel Company

Murder follows fierce battle near John Little farm

Harry Reed a 20 year old chinist was bound and shot after a night attack at the Little farm on the National Pike two miles east of town. Mrs Reed, awakened by a noise, was gagged and hidden as intruders fled. Reed died at 6 am after a struggle in his bedroom. No motive or valuables missing. Reed worked for Hazel Atlas Glaze Co. Miss Gertrude Riceberg visited her sister Mrs Rickers and returned to Clymer.

United Premington Harry Reed Reds John Little Farm National Pike Tvo Here Ieee Hazel. Atlas Glaze Co

Today’s five best radio features schedule

New York Philharmonic Orchestra on WJZ at 825 PM Eastern. WEAF airs Cornwell Musical Clubs at 340 PM Eastern. WLS Cincinnati features at 8 PM Central. WLW hosts Community Singing. KGO Oakland presents Musical Programs at 8 PM Pacific.

New York WGY WRE New York Philharmionic Orchestra WEAF Cornwell WLS

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