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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1927
Page
3
Fragmentary text discusses public mail matter at Corry Pennsylvania, then shifts to British war debt. It mentions advertising, per-year and per-copy rates, and a debated deficit with implications for United States policy toward England and European debt. The tone cites wartime economic strain, casualty costs, and calls for easier terms.
Prince William of Sweden waves to Miss Liberte on the S S France as he arrives in New York. He smiles for the closeheld camera and explains that as a private citizen he is visiting America on a lecture tour.
Guilty verdict returned by a jury in Mayville as Lainie Pace, 21, was found guilty of second degree manslaughter in the death of Samuel Parmata when a car turned over on the Jamestown Highway near Chadwell on October 4, 1926. Assistant DA John S. Leonard prosecuted. defense by Michael D. Lorance. Trial began Thursday. jury deliberated fifty minutes after a brief noon recess. Pace faced charges after the wreck that injured cross Frederick and Thoy.
The article notes rising tensions as Fascist Italy and Germany align in a ten year armistice while Mussolini denounces France. It suggests Italy may threaten Turkey next to absorb perceived grievances and ease domestic discontent, with calls that war with France or Germany is unlikely.
Twenty years ago a note recalls the National Bank of Corry annual meeting where the old board of directors was injuriously elected and a dividend declared. The report also mentions local incidents including a hospital admission after a train incident and typhoid fever cases among residents.
In Washington a night show featured Senator David A. Reed of Pennsylvania and David Freedman of New York. Reed, attending with War officials, showed strong interest in the musical comedy writing process as Freedman explained its creation, casting, and direction. Freedman, a Romanian born producer, faces antisemitic challenges and plans to sell his manuscript after further works.
Rag tagging and rag making appeal from Peter Oleson at 737 Liberty Street asks for rag donations or contact. He notes past year thanks and invites helpers to call for rag supply needs and fair treatment.
The Mentor Club met last evening at Mrs J B Patterson home with twelve members present. An excellent paper on Drama from its earliest stage to now by Miss Condra and a reading of The Minuet by Lewis N Parken presented by Mrs E C Barnes were well received. The group adjourned to meet at Mrs Donald Wilcox home on January 21 for the next regular session.
In Jamestown on January 5 Della Young a 95 year old Rochester resident was accused of stabbing two men in Rochester. She was arrested at 9 Culver Street and later at 10:20 p.m. transported back to Rochester by Tapédtor Copenhagen and Detective Sergeant Daugherty. Police surrounded the house after receiving a tip and she surrendered without a fight.
A damaged OCR item records a clerk named Sal noting prices marked 31 gy 3 and 98 cents, with reference to articles and a shopper or stationer identified as Sjeinnall squirer. The fragmentary text hints at pricing or sale terms but lacks context or clear events.
Governor Gifford Pinchot announces he will vigorously oppose any effort to force a referendum on prohibition in the legislature or via popular vote. He says changes should come through state and federal legislatures, not direct public referenda, and notes Pennsylvania figures behind the push. He hints he may return from Washington to oppose the action if it is introduced, while observing the current dry senate and wet house dynamics.
Mayville officials report that Paul Campbell of towns not present bounty tied to a $3000 bail bond by a surety company for first degree grand larceny related to an alleged fraudulent stock sale. Judge Ottaway lifted a temporary injunction, ordered estreatment, and the bond became forfeited after Campbell failed to appear for more than twenty months. Campbell’s whereabouts are unknown.
Sixty two members their wives and friends attended the Hotel Corry for the U C T local organization second annual meeting. A 6 30 dinner opened a well planned program. E L Morrow acted as toastmaster. Members gave talks and vocal and musical numbers enhanced the pleasant evening.
Old London Playground Tunelagh was a fashionable London resort with a Parthenon style rotunda seating 6,000. The grounds are now occupied by the Chelsea Hospital.
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