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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1926
Page
1
A tense school board meeting in which Gordon was named tax collector and a debate over raises and budget allocations dominated proceedings. The board wrestled with payroll changes, salaries, and administrative appointments while a broader inquiry touched on financial matters and staffing.
The city issues a bid for street resurfacing on North Central Street and Washinton Street area near Parke Bee. Bids opened with estimates around 1.05 and work to begin within a week, with completion expected in eight to ten days. Public works officials plan ads for bids on sidewalk construction and assessors prepare the 1828 assessment schedule.
Investigators probe an alleged poisoning of Merlin Weight's cattle between Wisconsin and Spartansburg. Reports say several cows died within 24 hours, with residue tests and witness notes guiding the inquiry. Local residents express concern as authorities pursue potential deliberate harm to dairy livestock.
United States government plans to offer credit to France to stabilize its currency and budget. Washington expects Senate ratification of a 1 billion dollar debt settlement once Paris approves the deal. Officials anticipate a preliminary credit of 100 to 200 million to hasten stabilization while negotiations with French lenders consider bond adjustments.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania, the 62 year old Mrs Elisabeth Weisel’s death is linked to a confession by her husband. Police report he murdered her and the case ends with his admission.
A Padang dispatch reports a deadly quake in Sumatra with fifteen dead in Soenpoer and Padang. Central Java damage rises to about $1,000,000 while Goekoele residents endure renewed nervousness amid aftershocks.
A big Old Time dancing party hosted by Company A is set for Saturday night at the State Army location. The event features Matteson Orchestra, modern and old fashioned novelties, a fiddlers contest, and special dance options. Company A plans a new start with refreshed officers and funds for the encampment at Sit Gretna. Admission is set at a reasonable price with additional features promised. a broad local turnout is expected.
Patrolmen Ruppersburg and Plansigan plan to complete charges against Ben Sisley arrested Sunday night in Wesleyville. The charges, including sale of liquor, will be filed before Justice Morrison. In Washington on July 7 the Senate primary investigating committee scheduled a July 8 Chicago meeting to begin Illinois primary inquiries.
State Inspector Giddings reports Waterford High School auditorium safety upgrades needed for public use. Board, including Superintendent Dewey, plans alterations at Washington and Concord buildings to meet fire and escape requirements. Changes aim to bring auditorium into compliance for next school year despite high cost and regulatory uncertainty.
United Press reports President and Mrs Coolidge arrived at White Pine Camp near Gabriels New York aboard executive car number 1. An entourage of about 20 rode through sequestered woods from the presidential train from Washington. The Newport area in Oregon sees a fire at the SS John’s dock with unclear ignition and unknown cause.
A Shunk County Republican leader was fatally injured in an incident described in local notices. The report names individuals including Crane and Wiebe and lists associations with area offices and events. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a serious injury to a prominent party figure.
New York on July 7 reports a developing subway strike with hundreds of workers contemplating joining. Officials warn a wider walkout could clog city transit as talks between unions and management stall.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Herin incident involving a gang and members with alleged ties to illicit activity. Officials cite police records and social clubs as sources while noting limited readable details.
A Union City man reportedly drank poison in a suspected incident with details unclear from the fragmented OCR text. No further names, dates, or locations are evident.
Salvaged $51 goes aground off New York as crews recover wreckage near the Sound. Officials say a submarine and cargo vessel collided amid wartime activity, with salvage teams locating bodies and confirming loss of life as the incident unfolds near the East River approaches.
A sprawling pageant parade and circus set to unfold tomorrow at the fairgrounds. The 101 Ranch Wild West show, grand street pageant, and open arena performances promise a massive turnout with elephants, camels, wagons, and international compagnons amid electric lighting and stage spectacle.
A Washington report details a four week inquiry by the investigation committee focusing on Illinois politics. It notes efforts by Senatorial factions to influence outcomes and tensions within the party as elections approach.
Los Angeles residents report a grand jury inquiry into evangelist Aimee Simple McPherson. Subpoenas have been issued for McPherson and her relatives as investigators pursue details of a kidnapping claim and related sensational incidents tying to her disappearance last May in Venice. County officials aim to uncover truth amid public furor over the case.
Radio listings show New York Philharmonic with 105 musicians performing a daytime concert. Other broadcasts include a medical organ recital by Erwin Swindell in Chicago and a light opera by a Cincinnati company. Program times are noted in daylight hours across multiple stations including WGY WBAQ and WLW.
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