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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1926
Page
1
Operators fail to consider Scranton editor's peace plan as conference adjourns for the afternoon. miners resume talks on Lynett proposal seeking truce and progress toward settlement.
New York dispatch reports rescue efforts for sixty men aboard two disabled British freighters Luratan and Amino after attacks by an unnamed submarine. Despite losses, relief attempts continue as authorities and a Bremen lifeboat crew respond to the ongoing crisis amid stormy seas and a looming negotiation stalemate over plans to end the strike.
Corry Choral Society announces 1926 officers with DN Villetro as president and Tobians as vice president. Edward Hawking is secretary and GH Kampa treasurer, with Kumps Hawking Deer Tick and Stefanions on the executive committee. The group aims to increase membership, host a major recital, and seek a Schmidt Heink appearance, planning a spring concert and possible joint project with nearby orchestras.
Stockholders vote to declare a regular three percent dividend at the Ports Building and Low Association annual meeting. Officers report encouraging business and brighter prospects for 1026 as directors prepare for the coming year and early February meeting remains planned.
A roundup of radio features airing on stations including WSAL Cincinnati and WEW Cincinnati. Programs highlight a string quartet and a Roxy and His Gang act, with schedules noted for tonight and Thursday evening across multiple markets.
Police assist in locating relatives of Flora Gox, once a resident, reported dying in a Philadelphia hospital. Authorities say family details are unclear. acquaintances in Philadelphia sought information, while Gly and local police work to confirm her current condition and connection to the city.
Washington telegraph states General Pershing heads the TaenaArica debriefing body announced by the State Department amid Allied war efforts.
Reports from Mrs Withiye Wilson and others describe reception of foreign stations on local radios during last night’s tests. List includes Lima Buenos Aires Prague Vienna Munich Madrid and others with programs ranging from music to opera and concert features heard between 11 PM and 12 AM local time.
A garbled local weather note describes snowfall amounts and a groundhog forecast for the upcoming week. It references patches of snow, a wintry outlook, and mentions that more winter weather is expected next Tuesday.
A large Philadelphia crowd packed the courtroom as David L. Marshall, a 39-year-old chiropractor, stood before Magistrate Carney awaiting the coroner’s investigation into the brutal murder of Miss Avia May Dietrich. District Attorney Pow opened with witness Alexander Schuh, revealing the dismembered remains found as the case drew sharp public attention.
Sportsmen of the city are set for a Grand Theatre showing of six reels of outdoor life pictures by the Corry Rod and Gun Club. G. M. Sutton will speak. slides of bird life, deer, beaver, muskie, bass and trout amid celebrations. Attendance is free. crowds expected. Mrs. Blaine Deeler leaves for funeral services in memory of Mrs. Alden.
United Press report from New York dated January 27 notes modest improvement in American reception of foreign programs. Tuesday night reception was slightly better than Monday. aurora borealis unlikely to affect reception. Electrical conditions were normal, but listeners reported tuning in around 265 meters with good volume briefly before a sharp static crash. A committee check matched many listener reports, suggesting a temporary disturbance during the brief lift in reception.
Dr Troy Gillette was elected to the Erie Anti Tuberculosis Society board at the annual meeting held in Erie yesterday. The society considers joining with ten other counties to pressure county commissioners and push reconstruction of county tuberculosis hospitals. George K Krink spoke of mandamus actions in one county and urged Erie County Court consideration, while plans to join the broader movement were discussed. Secretary RoW. Sinclair emphasized the need for a tuberculosis hospital in Erie County and Annie Laurie of the Visiting Nurse Association offered to provide case details.
The Literary Department of the Woman's Club under Mrs D A Hillstrom will meet Friday at 8:00 PM at the Hotel Corry. The program continues the season's study with papers by members and a tribute to President McKinley. A general membership meeting is planned next week with Mrs W T Ryman speaking on The Short Story.
Fatal fires in New York claimed five lives including Mrs Anna Pattu and her three children Anthony Helen Anna eight months George Kissen and others. Firefighters found Will iam Falta and two children Mary and Walliam saved from smoke while Mary Fatta and two more children perished in a bed. Fire started near a heater and spread through multiple rooms during the incident.
The chief of police and officials report frequent complaints about illegal air rifle use by boys. Two fourth ward youths were seen firing near a street with schoolchildren, and a pedestrian was hit by pellets. An ordinance bans air rifles in the city. violators will be arrested and prosecutions begun.
Word reached local friends that Francis Mahoney who led Community Service work here has fully recovered from injuries suffered in New York City weeks ago when struck by a car. He had a fractured skull and other injuries with little hope of recovery at first.
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