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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1926
Page
3
Corry Pa publisher Arthur Colegrove details the paper's post office entry as second class mail matter. Rates are by mail five dollars per year and by carrier three cents per copy with fifteen cents per insertion. advertising rates available upon application.
The piece argues a peaceful solution to the Tacna Arica quarrel between Peru and Chile, noting both sides claim rights from history. It suggests Bolivia gain a coast strip as a fair compromise, with US diplomacy aided by Brazil and Argentina to avert war and keep peace in the region.
Twenty years ago the Patgo Mutual Insurance Company held its annual meeting with G J Meath reelected secretary and treasurer. New Wideups included Olmateatl of Worry West of Volumbus and A Stran alin of Spartansbury. A sleighing accident near Titusville caused injuries. Oil prospects were discussed with estimates that dual recovery could double per-well output, signaling vast supply opens.
An old advertisement extols Golden Lax Tablets as a vigorous tonic laxative. It claims the product tones the system, aids digestion, and promotes healthy bowel action, urging trial and noting druggists carry the item.
A Paris report says if the French government stays in power it will announce a rapid reduction of armaments, leaving France disarmed like Germany once the Locarno Treaty is signed on December 1. The French aim to set an example at Geneva and credit the League of Nations, a move seen as a potential snub to the United States.
A brief item notes a humorous exchange from the Boston Transcript where Hat and a girl discuss appearance and selection. The playful caption reflects social snappiness and newspaper tone.
Detectives arrested two suspects after a fire in Erie. They were taken into custody at a city address and await further questioning. Authorities described the incident as an arson probe and stated investigations continue at the headquarters.
Buenos Aires experienced a sharp temperature drop easing a severe heat wave that had gripped the Argentine capital. Officials reported unusually high readings and requests for relief measures as residents endured the extreme heat.
Mrs Edith Brigham died last evening about 7 30 at the Corre Hast Hal after months of illness and a recent hospital operation. She was 57 years old, born in Findley Lake New York, widow of Edward J Brigham, survived by brother D H Leach of this city. Funeral services will be from D F Leach’s West Smith street home at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, interment Pine Grove Cemetery. A Steen of Waterford visited Sunday and is now at East Frederick street residence.
A major fire gutted the Commercial Restaurant in Johnsonburg early Saturday morning. The loss is estimated at 515,000 with extensive water and smoke damage to adjoining rooms and the second floor of the Commercial Building. Firefighters and volunteers contained the blaze. the restaurant equipment was destroyed and the building owner’s insurance will likely cover damages.
In the past few days American Locomotive Co has added orders for 25 locomotives. The specific build site is not announced. Union Pacific has a contract for three cylinder tower motive engines and the company also holds an order for 10 Tram engines. The Florida base line order and a set of mountain type switching engines are noted for Dunkirk or possibly Southern plant in Richmond due to freight costs.
Havana Cuba Jan 11 heavy rains flood Havana engulfing streets and boroughs. Highways Hooding damaged homes as families seek shelter. Floodwaters hamper streetcar service with limited transit only. City prays for relief and halt to devastation.
The international conference on territoriality, recently postponed, convenes Tuesday. China seeks modification of the current system granting foreign nations special privileges, aiming to reduce external concessions and redefine sovereignty.
United Press reports Ivesuvius exhibits alarming activity with smoke and jets rising from the crater. The weeklong ash and sulfur smell expands over Saplas and nearby towns as observers monitor the eruption and sky discoloration.
A traffic crash near Fairmont West Virginia claimed the lives of two men, identified as Mee Mt We Pejdarer and Mr of Theat Snartin, with authorities noting the severity of the impact and ongoing investigations.
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