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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1928
Page
5
Roy Willan, treasurer of the Side Bindance Trust Company, faced charges for allegedly diverting large sums. He appeared in Luzerne County court with his father, Ir. Williams, posting bail of 25,000 to secure funds, while further sums totaling 65,000 were claimed to be restored to the bank.
United States Postmaster General approved inspectors recommendations to remove George W. Obermeyer as Lindsey Ohio postmaster. He was accused of selling stamps outside his district to inflate salary. Acting postmaster to be appointed in a few days after department review. Charles Lusey to depart for Toledo. his father ill at home.
Local society notes list numerous trips and calls by residents. Families such as Dahl, Amecher, and Calhoun travel to Werightovile and Warren for funerals and services. Others, including Buxton, Hughes, and Smith, attend visits, medical events, or attend church and hospital board meetings in Cleveland and nearby towns.
Fragmented OCR listing various company names and products from a market close roundup. Mentions Copper, American Smelters, motors, oils, steel, locomotives, and multiple regional names such as New York, Chicago, Pittsburgh. Includes random brand references and equipment lines with unclear context.
Heavy damage follows a second British storm as cyclonic winds and flooding strike. The Thames rises, ships endangered, and many homes damaged or submerged. casualties reported as authorities warn of further risks from high waters. Shipping lanes disrupted and coastal areas evacuated as storms continue.
A severe gale battered the Atlantic seaboard from Delaware breakwater to Eastport Maine. Winds reached up to seventy miles per hour driving huge waves against New York and washing seawall spray into the air. Two ships were sunk in the harbor and only lifeboat activity spared further disaster.
Erie January 25 reports the capture of a man termed the Erie Slayer. The suspect, linked to multiple killings, was arrested near Ridge Row between Faylew and Giran after a prolonged police pursuit. Investigators identified Geraldine Moors in connection with the case. Mrs L Wassih of Fire visited the city in the afternoon.
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