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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
1
Temperatures fell across the eastern U S with heavy snowfall creating snowdrifts that crippled roads. Reports from weather officials noted bitter conditions and roads becoming impassable in several areas as winter storms continued.
A fragmented report cites Clymer Power Corp in a court victory over Niagara power control. Amid protests at city hall, residents and officials rally against rate service changes while the Appellate division weighs the broader battle for Niagara power authority and community impact.
Reports from Brussels dated January 22 say Cardinal Merck is gravely ill as relatives fear a long decline. The World War II era note recalls Mericer as a steadfast defender who faced peril with unwavering resolve, standing against German aggression and inspiring confidence even as health wanes.
United Press reports in Washington as Senator Borah leads criticism of Woodrow Wilson era aims. He argues the League of Nations would entrench a military world order and force peace via force. A separate domestic incident notes a man detained, with police seeking a missing citizen in New York city.
At a Clymer Chamber meeting last evening, residents backed early improvement of the Clymer to Mayville highway. A committee was named to pursue the project with support from Columbus and Corry groups, aiming for a unified effort to secure paving and broader road improvements.
Jun 22 report states Justiça Dept did not receive evidence gathered by the Federal Trade Commission in its probe of alleged antitrust violations by a major American company. The commission withheld documents and only partially furnished the Justice Department, hindering pursuit of the Alu um Company of America case.
New York January 2 The government probes the disposition of seized wartime property turned over to Germans. Attorney General charges and a grand jury appearance loom for Thomas W. Miller, farmer, amid a reopened inquiry by U S District Attorney Hughner. Mise Nelle Tithe travels to Bradford for a family visit.
Harrisburg January move urged by the Pennsylvania Society of Farm Women to abolish billboard and outdoor ads that destroy the state's natal beauty. Delegates in convention condemn garish displays and press for preservation of rural scenes as a national campaign for reducing outdoor advertising. Similar actions have been taken in New Hampshire and other states.
The Arey of the WI city issues assessment notices mailed in four wards starting with First Ward. Westley announces the mailings proceed at about one ward every ten days. Taxpayers may face a 6 percent rate added by July and an additional 1 percent each month after. 1925 notices show $694.02 as the assessed tax.
Police block statement in a Stonewall mystery probe as Mesander Le Schuh of Norways seeks a burial release for Anna May Ghetroh whose headless body was found near Rose Lake. The caller notes doubt over the slain sister’s identity while Norwoodl handles final arrangements under Miss Dietrich’s prior residence.
Chicago January 2 Durkin won a minor victory in his bid to avoid the gallows when Judge Harry P Miller granted a short delay before his formal plea on the murder charge of federal agent Rawacd Shanshan. Durkin’s attorney requested time. the judge ordered him to appear again on Friday January 20 to answer the indictment.
Relatives report Miss Alain Wales remains seriously injured after the New Year’s Day grandstand collapse at the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena. Mrs Minnie Wales Spear also injured. the disaster has caused six deaths and numerous injuries, with another injured person reported yesterday.
Fire destroyed the grist mill at Wenninke wroxners and Neckers near the Clymer dam this afternoon. Hope lingered that the adjacent warehouse could be saved, but the small wax building was also consumed. Telephone reports from Slymer offered no details on the cause.
Monessen Pa January 22 Homer L Williams president of Pittsburgh Steel told a local audience that within 100 years electricity could supplant gas as the dominant power source for industry. He warned the nation is being wired with a network of power lines capable of industrial scale use, saying this could drive greater industrial advancement than the last century.
Franklin Pennsylvania reports two days of fruitless attempts to break a five mile ice gorge on the Allegheny river from East Sandy to Big Rock ridge. Cold weather ends dynamite efforts as water above the gorge rises, marooning riverfront houses and forcing a 24 hour railroad patrol along ten miles of track.
United Press reports a January 22 blaze in Ogdensburg New York caused by a heating plant explosion in the city hall. The fire destroyed the shut stove area, threatened nearby buildings, and left the business district dark as firemen and volunteers battled flames. Extreme cold hampered efforts and assistance was called from Prescott Ontario and Massena.
Radio schedules list KGW Portland at 10 30 PM Pacific Coast American Legion program WGY Schenectady at 8 15 PM Eastern featuring Hamlet KOA Denver at 8 PM Mountain Search Program WZ New York at 9 30 PM Eastern Banquet of the Eastern Canadian Society.
Scranton Times editor E J Lynett proposed a strike settlement basis for renewed negotiations on the anthracite controversy. John L Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, signaled willingness to reenter joint negotiations at earliest convenience. A Philadelphia statement denied any acceptance by Major Inglis of the operators.
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