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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1927
Page
3
Ohio court of appeals rebukes a simple robbery case handling, noting extended trial time and wasted public resources. It stresses trials should not be prolonged by irrelevant dialogue and urges efficiency to preserve justice and court credibility.
An analysis of the Mississippi flood reveals no serious disease outbreak and a lower than expected illness rate. Health workers immunize residents, purify water, disinfect carcasses, seal doors, and spray stagnant waters to halt mosquitoes. Widespread nursing services and hygiene education spread as isolated towns receive first time attention, aiming for healthier outcomes despite flooding.
A Welsh check swindle exposed as deposits showed misused funds. Local youth sought. Berry patrons show strong support as town lines fill with crowds. West Enders debut vs National Transit. a lively ball game with Nevily Wilcox. A big race week looms with full stalls at driving park. some horses turned away. Frank Babbitt and Sidney Alston secure seats on an excursion boat from Chautauqua to Tamestown with Gol Bevan.
Harrisburg July 8 gossip centers on the funeral of Harry Baker and the possible rise of Det rich as a successor in the state senate and Republican State Committee posts. Det rich, now personal investigator for the Fisher Administration, previously held roles in the treasury and the committee, and has connections to Vare campaigns. Notables arriving include Grundy, Till, McKirdy, Senator Scott, and Douglas as secretary to the senator elect Vare.
The Indian empire forms part of the British empire and includes Made ras Bombay Bewal United provinces Punjab Burma Bihue Orissa Central provinces Assam Trnchintan Northwest Frontier provines Ajmer Merwari Coorg Andamans Nicobar.
Washington naval ranks drew attention as a captain who oversaw a South American embassy flotilla failed to gain admiral status after a scandal at a party. The incident involved a playful spank of the ambassador's wife, triggering an official reprimand. The tale shows how a single misstep can cost promotion and secure a captain's retirement instead of admiralty.
A quirky American Magazine line mocks travelers who rush along highways missing scenic fields and grazing cows, comparing sightseers to greyhounds in a whip speed race. The humorous image implies modern speed erodes nature appreciation on the road.
Property owners along the Atlantic Eastern highway in Wattsburg and Belle Valley push for faster double tracking of the grade crossing. The route, expected to become the shortest paved link from Lake Erie to New York, will boost eastern traffic via Jamestown Olean Elma and Waterford. Six new gasoline stations are mapped within ten miles. Local motorists worry about safety before transcontinental traffic expands.
Sy United Press reports Ban Johnson plans retirement as American League president. He noted a long process to put his house in order during a special meeting of AL club owners at the Hotel Belmont.
Erie July 8 Preliminary exam for Earl Althot a former Erie police member and Joseph Divel charged with possession of high grade Canadian whiskey and a case of liquor value 15 dollars seized by state troopers at a North Springfield farm June 20 was postponed for a week by Justice Ted Rick of Girard due to defense counsel Miles B Kitts absence Althot linked to liquor law violations and Divel facing conspiracy to defraud the national prohibition laws case before Enoch Fite US Commissioner
Five ears of cattle valued at more than $2,000 were killed instantly when lightning struck a tree under which they stood on the Clinton Thompson and Charles Burrell farm near Lock Haven Pennsylvania in July.
United Press report from San Francisco details veteran actor John Drew’s six week battle with arthritis and illness while touring with a Wells revival company. Doctors say his condition has steadily worsened and he may not survive the night. Drew, once a stage star, is in a Portland hospital where his life hangs in the balance.
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