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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1925

Page

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Two Suspects Sought in Brutal Erie Murder Case

Erie police raid local locations including the Victoria Hotel seeking leads in the murder of Mrs. Charles Levin. A second report details her brutal killing near Nickel Plate railroad tracks with multiple stab wounds and a missing weapon, as detectives recount the grisly scene and blood evidence.

United Press Erie Charles Levin Levin Tla Abraham Graff Monessen Tribbal State Street Nickel Mate Railroad Pawley French Street Caroner Hanley de Gare Hanley Npd Hahles

Union Prayer Services Next Week in Corry

Week of Prayer observances will be held in Corry starting Monday and ending Thursday with city churches hosting nightly services. Presbyterian, United Brethren, Methodist, Baptist, and Lutheran pastors will lead, inviting all residents to participate in unity prayers.

Rey United Brethren Dhurel Reys A Luthotun Rey JA Martin Tsie Corry

Sweeping Probe Into Poison Pen Letters

A wide inquiry into poison pen letters was announced as officials seek the origin of a wave of smearing missives. Investigators expect postal authorities to join, with several recipients reporting threats and signs pointing to a citywide campaign. Police aim to identify the sender and deliver full legal action.

Aljc Journal Iovan Arias Arresta Hons Gee

Corry man Christian Aistrup dies after illness at 69

Christian Aistrup, foreman at the Howard Tannery and longtime Corry resident, died Wednesday evening at 6 at his home 768 East Main street after a several week illness. Born in Albons Denmark September 8 1865 he moved to Corry at 24 and worked at the tannery. Survived by his wife six daughters Mrs C Beck Mia M Buck Mrs E Oleson all of Bac Margaret Louise Freda at home and two sons Tenas of Bison Kansas and Andrew of Chicago. Also surviving brothers and sisters in Denmark. Funeral from the home Saturday at 2 o clock with interment Pine Grove cemetery.

Phydoceasee Albons Denmark Corry Thvity Howard Tannery Cig East End Lutheran Church Maccabees Danigh Brotherhood of America Aitrupy C. Beck Mia Me Buck Mes. E. Oleson Bac Margaret Louise Freda Tenas Bison Kansas Andrew Chicago Demmarkk Homie Pine Grove Cemetery

Cory Motor Club Plans 500 New Members Drive

Officers push to enroll 500 new members as they finalize training for volunteers. The campaign begins next Tuesday with teams visiting auto openers and city streets. Benefits highlighted include lower gasoline prices, cheaper tollage, and AAA protections.

Corry Motor Club Cory Motor Dub Motor Club Autois AAA Wiyellis

Rural bloc in state legislature foreseen

Harrisburg report says a rural bloc resisting machine politics and excluding agricultural interests seems unlikely this session. Representative George Williams Tioga, a leader among the ten members, is slated to chair state committees after Williams was removed from the roads committee where he had served as chairman.

United Pres Harrisburg Torma- Hon George Willams Tioga Williams

Texas Governor Ferguson Proposes Smokers Pay Education Costs

United Press dispatch from Austin reports Governor Ferguson advocating a plan to tax tobacco heavily to fund Texas school education. She calls for higher cigarette and cigar taxes, license fees, and reallocation of automobile fees to roads, while promising strict but popular enforcement of prohibition laws. She targets about 2 million smokers, estimating $4 million for education, and presses for broader taxes to support public schools.

United Preex Austin Dewna Texas Ferguson Neff Ku Klux Klan Whoa! Childrerie

Disagreement in sensational liquor case in Jersey City

Ten policemen and two civilians faced trial over dockside rum running in Weehawken. The jury reported a hung verdict after a long deliberation, with no clear path to retrial. Key testimony involved Senator Edwards, alleged payments for whiskey, and questions over federal versus Madison County jurisdiction.

Jersey Edwards United Prest Jersey City N. J Rim Weehawken Msn Lionel Wilson Charley Hurlbut Griffin Wilson Millen United States Edward J. Bit Wards Mtonye

Dramatic Institute Enrolls Fifty at Local High School

Between forty and Arty persona are enrolled in the Dramatic Institute now held at the High School. George Jenkin of National Community Service directs a favorable progress report as Community Players officers announce four plays per night. First evening features Valiant Lady of Character Shepherd in the Pistanie and The Other Voice. Second night presents Previews Engagement The Silent System Camel and the Vampire Madonna.

Dramatic Institute George Jenkin National Community Service Valiant Madonna

American Recognition of Russia Step Nearer

Washington Jan 22 American recognition of Russia moved step nearer with the signing of a treaty in Peking relating to the United States as the only major country not recognizing the Soviet Union. Japan, securing oil and coal concessions in Saghalien under the treaty, prepared supplies in case of war in the Pacific.

Wasitington Peking United States Soviet Union Japan Saghalien Pacific

Annual Dairymen Meeting Slated January 31

The regular annual meeting of the Dairymen's League will be held Saturday January 31 at the Municipal Building. Election of officers and the general yearly business will be transacted. The meeting will be called to order at 2 30 o'clock and a large attendance of members is expected.

Dairymen's Dairymen’s League Barty Gétal Momlorain

Refuse Pardon To Kidnapper Of Whitla

The state pardon board refused pardons for William Whitla of Mercer County and William Jones of Jefferson County. The board cited insufficient grounds for clemency and maintained the sentences of 20 years for Jones and related cases.

Whitla United Press Warrisberg Bolrd Tilny Tele Boyle Mercer Coutitt Piatile Willie Whitht Sharon Voxenthrouh Therltier Willian Jodns Jeffersiin Couniry

Kiwanis Observe Tenth Anniversary Here

Corry Kiwanis members joined a nationwide observance of Kiwanis tenth anniversary during a regular meeting and luncheon at the Bluebird restaurant. McCos, district inspector, spoke on Kiwanis objectives, with praise for his talk. DeRosay reviewed local Kiwanis activities, and W.C. Murray was absent due to illness at home. The Olympian Meadville orchestra provided musical features, and a large attendance made the gathering notably engaging.

Corry Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Bluebird McCos Meamie McCay Warren DeRosay Kiaais Siliceity DeRosay W.C. Murray Olympian Meadville

Chapman Returned to Atlanta Penitentiary From Tinidad

Gerald Chapman, the pious desperado once linked to a $32,000 main robbery in New York, was returned to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary from a hospital ward in March 1923. He arrived at Union Station in custody of two guards, and officials pledged tight security to serve his sentence. Also noted is the ongoing illness and slow recovery of Miss Gracia Dickson at Chevy Hospital after a relapse.

Atlanta Gerald Chapman Jaiireaker Chipinlime Union Station Chapman Bi Fom JSON New York Athens Vitwers Muncie

Freight Wreck Disrupts Buffalo and Pittsburgh Line Near Tryonville

A serious freight derailment occurred north of Tryonville on the Buffalo and Pittsburgh division of the Pennsylvania line. No injuries were reported though trains were rerouted and contain passengers transferred as wrecking crews worked since dawn. cause of the derailment remains unclear.

Pitts Dural Tvania Ratt Billy Tain Snevier Ternilte OSL City Gil Oil City Buffalo Pittaburgh Snineton Pennsylvania Railroad

Giant Bribe Fund in Liquor Ring Uncovered in Philadelphia

A massive bribery scheme linked to liquor distribution in Philadelphia is being probed. Authorities trace an eight hundred thousand dollar fund suspected to influence alcohol permits and enforcement, with investigations expanding to include manufacturing permits and connections to various firms.

Philadelphia Havanas Federal Offiiale Gupte Jote Avidente Washington Gravel Murdbck Wel Brennan

Shook Husband After 18 Years of Beatings

Elizabeth Duttenberg 59 shot her husband John 71 after years of abuse in Jersey City. She was jailed without bail in Hudson County pending case. She says she endured nightly beating including tooth loss and threats with an axe before firing five shots in the back yard, wounding him.

United Press Jersey Sity N. J Elizabeth Duttenberg Field Hudson County John Duttenberg Bulleta Mwe

Trolley car plunges off bridge injuring twenty in Jersey City

Jersey City January 2 A trolley car on the Passaic line plunged from a bridge over the West Shore Railroad near Hoboken injuring about 20 persons. Three ambulances responded and passengers were taken to Jersey City hospital. Police reported the car left the track after a sharp turn and fell to We street below. the railway company was alerted.

Jersey City Nersons Hoboken Passaic West Shore Ixiken Jersey City Hospital Public Service We Street Railway Company Srévely Gastal Jengers

Ohio Oil Co Raises Crude Prices In Five Grades

Findlay Ohio January 22 Ohio Oil Co announced a ten cent price increase on five crude grades Lima 1.68 Indians 1.45 Illinois 1.47 Princeton 1.47 and Blymouth 1.00 in a company ad issued today reflecting market shifts and regional pricing adjustments.

Ohio Oil CO United Press Findlay Ohio Lima Ilinois Princeton Blymouth

Funeral services to be held at Natrona

Funeral services to be held in memory of the late Heerlein from the home of his sister in law Mrs Ames McKee in Natrona Friday afternoon at 2 o clock. Burial will take place in the family plot at Throntum.

Natrona Ames McKee

Five Best Radio Features and Market Listings

Radio guide lists five standout features across stations. WIP Philadelphia broadcasts at 8 PM Eastern with Bizet’s Carmi opera company from Memphia at 8 30 PM Central anniversary program. WGY Schenectady, WI25 New York, and WRC Washington air 8 30 PM Eastern comedy by WGY Players. WOS Jefferson City schedules a 3 15 PM Central program Partners Week Pride from the University of Mississippi. CNRO Calgary airs Mountain time programming featuring Arolian and soloists.

WIP Philadelphia Memphia WGY Schenectady CNRO Calgary Arolian Waa

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