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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1926
Page
7
A disrupted report describes an undetected thief haunting Erie areas with bold entries at homes and businesses late Sunday into Monday. The burglar used front doors, stole small items, and escaped before dawn. Police suggest a local suspect tied to several break ins and a May visit by a known figure.
Harrisburg residents face a fearsome spree after a masked assailant attacked a young woman in a residential area, tearing at her clothes and battering her face until a passing motorist intervened and stopped the assault. Shortly before, another woman reported a purse snatching nearby after leaving a fire. Police were alerted to both incidents.
A man was found shot to death near a garage at the plant. The body was discovered by a worker named Fred Best. Investigators, including local police, are examining the scene and interviewing other employees to determine the motive and identify suspects.
Unclear text reports a large liquor seizure in a raid near Uniontown involving authorities. Mention of value around $10,000 and references to deaths or victims are unreadable or garbled in the source.
Jun 5. Thirteen logging cars piled up near Roystone division of the Tronesta Valley railway during unloading. A switch line joint failed as the train gained speed on a steep grade, derailing cars and injuring several. Gear engines used to handle heavy loads, but crews could not stop the runaway before it struck the roving grade.
Mrs Beatrice Reed Hill at her husband Harry Reed 20 years old murdered early Saturday under questioning this afternoon. Also part of the inquiry are Burl Welly a taxi driver and Pater Vancina a farm hand. Delicately described as part of the investigation.
A partisan sketch praises John K Tener as a progressive governor of Pennsylvania. It highlights his fiscal record a debt free treasury a balanced budget and safe finances. It credits him with roads schools public services suffrage support workmen’s compensation and the creation of state departments and reforms while urging his return to office.
A classified section explains ad rules and rates, urging careful reading of ads. It includes guidance on placing announcements, personals, lost items, and general notices, stressing timely, accurate copy and responsible editing by publishers.
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