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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1926
Page
1
Local police join a citywide search for Nazare Nuautek after a Sunday evening incident. Witnesses describe a tense chase and a shouted confrontation as authorities pursue leads across the area. A male suspect, about 180 pounds, was last seen near a residence. no further arrests reported.
United Press reports Washington July details allege graft in alien property during wartime revenue schemes. Key figures include Attorney General Daugherty and Senator Horr leading hearings into a scheme involving Liberty bonds and possible Swiss German ownership. Investments and fees cited amount to millions as Treasury and state officials face scrutiny.
The Board of Fulwearing will meet this evening to name a new school tax collector as incumbent Gordon Gurdon resigns effective July 11. The state requires the post to be filled by Third Ward appointee Westley, who filed for the position, with other business on the agenda. The session was postponed last week due to several members’ absence.
The State Highway department rejected all bids on Route 243 project in Ohio township and Glasgow borough Beaverounty. The contract covered 19,580 feet on Route M5 in New Richmond and Steuben townships and Townville Borough in Crawford county. Devine Company of Dillangs Ohin was awarded the bid for 137.801.
Erie and Try county records show twenty automobile accidents over the weekend with four people slightly injured and one hospitalized. A horse incident near Spartansburg caused a fractured leg, while police reported fifty arrests statewide for traffic violations and speeding near the city.
Philadelphia July 6 The Presbyterian General Assembly announced a policy shift withdrawing from the Sesqui centennial exposition. Representing about 10,000 churches and nearly 900,000 communicants, stated clerk Bri Lewis and Mudge noted the church severed official ties with the event and recalled Milde stepping down from committees amid disputes over the display and observance standards.
Clarence Burke, one of two fugitives from Cattaraugus county jail in Little Valley, was recaptured Saturday in Bradford by officers acting on tips from Chief Travis. Burke surrendered without resistance and was taken back to jail. Authorities report he has told conflicting stories and has not provided a coherent account of his escape period or theatre job. A $225 reward posted at the magic house earlier aided the investigation into the Rex theatre burglary and the companion Perkins remains at large.
Paris July 6 Joseph Caillaux told the Chamber of Deputies that assurances were received for modifications of the Mellon Berenger debt agreement to fund France debt to the United States The Mellon Berenger pact will be submitted to Parliament with the Anglo French agreement Caillaux said ratification of the debt payment terms is essential to rehabilitating France and to a successful negotiation with creditors
Robert Cormetius aged 1y of Spartanburg was injured Monday when a horse he was riding toppled. The animal tripped, injuring his leg below the knee. He was taken to Corti hospital. the fracture was reduced and he is recovering. Five other children with broken limbs are at the hospital, all reported as recovering as well as could be expected. Mrs. S Pathan plans a visit to Garfield today with Nerrie Wor.
A garbled early United States Prohibition era report notes Freddy Haire retired as the first administrator for Western and Central Pennsylvania. Edgar F. Ray briefly succeeded, then Th. D. Pearington took over amid disputes and cryptic charges. The piece quotes Ray on enforcement, Congress, and the challenge of staffing, with references to Pittsburgh and state politics.
The Rotary Club gathering at the Hotel Corre featured decor, music, and a strong patriotic address. Rev. Head Post of Emmanuel Episcopal Church offered a clear, patriotic message. Guests included Ralph Fogle and Ralph Dowser, with Dallon Thompson assisting and new members welcomed.
Jeane Holland 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Tolland, was wounded by a stray bullet from a gun used in Fourth of July celebrations in Gasport New York. She stood on a porch with relatives during the afternoon incident while others fired the weapon.
A fragment reports an inmate attempting to burn the jail at Westfield in a bid to escape. The text notes the man was arrested on drunkenness and other charges, with authorities investigating the incident.
The Tanop High School hosts summer session with enrolment exceeding 100. Teachers and staff report high turnout across multiple grades, with class schedules posted for junior high and elementary cohorts. Students participate in varied subjects as district officials expect continued attendance through the week.
United Press reports over 200 deaths and many injuries linked to fireworks and automobile accidents during Independence Day celebrations. Fatalities span across New York New England the Midwest and southern states with states like Texas Illinois Pennsylvania Minnesota Wisconsin and Kansas among those affected.
Fragmented notes describe a high risk burglary on North Center Street with a blown safe carrying about $40 000. Fire triggered by a firecracker caused a machine alarm, five men opened the safe and escaped in a car, with casualties and property damage cited. Police from Clearfield and Olean are mentioned in uncertain context as the investigation unfolds.
City officials invite bids for resurfacing the stretch from Washington to Park Place Streets in North Pinet. Contractors visited to inspect sites while the commission aims to balance work across this year and next. Tonight’s session will feature routine matters and a lengthy meeting agenda.
Strikes cripple 7000 motor bus, subway and elevated lines of Interborough Rapid Transit in New York City. Congestion soars from City Hall to West Side, with emergency crews and 6000 police mobilized as trains run at half speed and stations see standstills. Express service between Grand Central and downtown remains but delays spread across ferries and surface transit.
A scrambled radio schedule lists multiple stations such as WNYO in New York and WIZ in New York along with times in Eastern and Pacific daylight zones. The garbled items mention orchestras like the Chamber Symphony Orchestra and groups such as the Keystoners, with scattered references to various programs and connections.
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