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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1926

Page

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Auto plunge kills two youths in creek crash near Jamestown

A two-vehicle crash near Jamestown left two Sheffield youths dead and several injured. The party traveled north on a bridge when the car failed to turn onto the span, plunging into a creek and killing one occupant instantly. Rescue crews recovered bodies and treated survivors at Jamestown and Ridgway area hospitals. Authorities investigated the Morrisville bridge accident and identified the deceased as Bima Urbinzio of St Marys and Clarence Vollmer of Ridgway, with Ellen Cotters dying at a hospital and others injured including John Rugggahor Ralph Vuhrer and Upter Larson. A party of riders had been en route to Jamestown when the crash occurred early Sunday morning.

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Musztuck Goes to Death for Murder

John Museticle, inmate at Bellebonne Penitentiary, was executed for murder in Stanford County after a November 17 crime in Suegertown. He faced a failed escape attempt earlier, and after being deemed insane, his sentence was not commuted by the State Pardon Board.

Rockyien — Penitentiarys Bellebonte John Museticle 1Suegertown Stanford County State Pardon Board

Death claims former Secy of War Weeks

Former Secretary of War Weeks dies after a long illness at his summer home in Gloucester. The Boston hospital and subsequent illness tied to heat and vascular issues preceded his death, with months of residence in Washington and West Gloucester as his health declined before the end.

SEC W. Weeks Weeks John Wastington Davidge Washington Do K & Witter Witteffeld Ehlet Ape Finn Boston Mat West Gloucester Muse Wankington Sint Amelia

Car Hits Pole at North Center and Park Place

A car driven by Danita Coons struck a lighting pole at the North Center and Park Place intersection last night. The vehicle sustained extensive damage, but all occupants escaped with minor injuries and were shaken up.

Danita Coons Sha Ciiie Way North Center Park Place Oval

Cavanaugh to stick to guns in Pennsylvania denial

United Press dispatch from Pittsburgh reports that Thomas J. Cavanaugh denied retirement rumors and stated he will continue directing federal prohibition efforts in the Philadelphia region. He asserted confidence in expanding staff and praised Pennington as leading Western Pennsylvania operations.

United Freen Pittsburgh Thomas J Taymough Philadelphia Pennington Pennsylvania Cavanaugh

Burial of four submarine crewmen in Arlington

United Press reports that the bodies of four long submarine crew members will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery tomorrow. The message notes the burial will take place in Arlington, with the families awaiting service details.

United Press Washington Arlington Ational

Chautauqua Guarantors Meeting This Evening

Members of the Chautauqua guarantors committee and the ladies auxiliary assisting in ticket sales are asked to meet at the Municipal Building at 7 o clock tonight. Considerable business of importance is scheduled and a large attendance is expected. Information has arrived that a trip to the Saqui Centennial at Philadelphia awaits the person selling the most tickets. The offer is made by the Swarthmore bureau and promises the most successful ticket seller in town meeting quotas.

Tucker Philadelphia Burevy Goss

Strikes Easing as Transit Workers Return to Posts

In New York on July 12 the Rapid Transit Company said no striking motor men and switchmen remained off duty after a ultimatum. others filled posts as replacement workers. Police Inspector Thomas Cummings investigated reports of shots fired at trains and found the Bronx station incident likely stemmed from signal torpedoes exploding on tracks. A Long Island City train dispatcher reported four shots heard early but believed to be blank cartridges used to intimidate workers.

New York Terborough Rapid Transit Company Thomas Cummings Transit Company Bronx Long Teland City Pham

Three in Field for U S Senate in Illinois

Three candidates are not in the field for the post of United States Senator from Illinois. James A. Kirby of Petersburg filed an Independent petition and will oppose Col. Frank W. Smith, the Republican candidate, and Geo Brenninn, the Democratic candidate. Kirby carried 1800 signatures on his petition. The primary campaign expenditures inquiry will start in Chicago July 26 as the Senate committee convenes.

United Press United States Rom Illinois James A. Kirby Petersburg Kirby Col Frank W Smith Geo. Brenninn House Chicago Senate

Two year old children found after Sunshiy village disappearance

In Chester Pennsylvania on July 12 authorities report Eugen Griffin and Virginia Bonne Ville two year old playmates missing from Sunshiy village last Thursday were recovered last night from an abandoned quarry nearby. Initial fears of kidnapping proved unfounded as the children were located safe and unharmed.

Chester Eugen Griffin Virginia Bonne Ville Sunshiy Yate

Real Republicans Weighing Independent Senate Bid In State

Reported push within the party to name a third candidate in the U S Senate race. Pinpointed figure is Former Chief Forest Service Chief Pinchot as a potential independent option. Implications for party unity and upcoming campaign dynamics noted.

U. S. Senate Pinchot

Coalition Factions Grow Over Ware Senate Bid

Harrisburg May 12 The Pennsylvania Bulletin reports a real Republican move to form an independent party for the Senate race. It quotes talks in Harrisburg about Pinchot possibly running solo and warns of a split vote if a third party enters the field, aimed at breaking the Vare coalition and affecting the Pepper Pingree contest.

Unité Provo Harrisburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Bulletin Peanayivanie League of Women Voters Bulletin United States Lion Republicans Vares Vare Pepper Pinghot Pinchot Philadelphia

Brother Admits Maurer Murder in Chicago Court

Russell Scott, brother of Joseph Maurer, a Chicago drug clerk, pleaded guilty to the murder in criminal court. Sentence looms with death or life imprisonment as the court weighs the evidence. State's attorneys seek the death penalty.

Unitearres Chicago Joseph Maurer Russell Scott Robert Scott Scott William Scott Stewart Beate Willa B. Gemmil Gemmill

Anglo-French Debt Agreement Signed in London

London officials announce that the Anglo French debt funding agreement for the French war debt has been signed. Honey Geiger travels from Saturday to Baltimore and Washington for several days before continuing by boat to Miami Florida to assume a position in a bank.

United Press London Honey Geiger Baltimore Washington Milami, Flay Bank

Stolen from United Fr Chicago Jewelry Crew Robs Train

In Chicago on July 12 bandits robbed a Jewelry Company on the Wilbur Te Railway line near New York. They looted a jewel case containing 934 items worth 373,000. Brown, the clerk, resisted as the thieves fled after thirty minutes, and the guard alerted authorities.

United Fr Chicago Wilbur Te Ryuway New York Snl Brown Roerm Tai

Erie youth drowns in French Creek near Waterford

A 19 year old from Erie, James Purjian, drowned while swimming across French Creek about three miles south of Waterford. He reportedly cramps while returning and sank before aid could reach him. Two men, Gus Pulakos and Hamiron, led a search and Pulakos recovered the body after a long hunt with a depth- testing dive.

James Hartman Waterford Creek Glainitel James Purjcian Helmity Gus Pulakos

Buddy Players Here Tonight At Local Tent Show

The Buddy Players return to the city for another run with Miss Jewss Naylor in a leading role. The troupe will perform She Changed Her Mind tonight with the cast including Nine Gay Miller Betty Ferris Grace Fe sts John Ray Charles Whitehouse William Ross Ray Wilson Ronald Walker Phil Miller and Harry Ferris. Each night features different players and promises wholesome entertainment matching last year’s successful visit.

Buddy Players Thetheatricals Company State Armory Buddy Payers Jewss Naylor Gay Miller Buddy Betty Ferris Grace Fests John Ray Charles Whitehouse William Ross Ray Wilson Ronald Walker Phil Miller Harry Ferris

Baby Clinic Set For Tuesday At Municipal Building

Parents urged to bring preschool children to the city baby clinic on Tuesday afternoon at the Municipal Building. Dr W W Graham will supervise the free clinic open to all preschoolers.

Clini W. W. Graham

Open Bids for School Repairs at Wednesday Meeting

The Board of Education will open bids for extensive summer repairs at Pair View and Fairview buildings during the regular Wednesday meeting in the Libracy basement. Contracts for 6 pair work and sidewalk projects may be awarded to complete before fall classes. A firepursale report and other general business will also be addressed.

Pairview Pouth Board of Education Libracy Fairview Wiiswenl

Horrow Scenes After Arsenal Blast Recall War Sparks

Terrific blast at the arsenal in New Jersey triggers rescue efforts hampered by shelling. Reports say casualties feared buried in the ruins as war scenes unfold around the facility.

Horrow Terrific Arsenal Navy Arsenal New Jersey

Lake Denmark Arsenal explosion toll grows daily

Dover New Jersey July 12 Army Navy and Marine Corps troops continue search operations at the Lake Denmark naval arsenal after a massive explosion. Early tallies show at least 20 dead with 23 missing and about 97 injured, many treated at relief centers and hospitals.

Hy United Press Dover N. J Army, Navy and Marina Corps Lake Denmark Naval Arsenal Picatinny Arsenal C W. Sayles Navy Arsenal Lake Denmark Wastingtonhat Naval Arsenal H C. Brown Army Navy United Press Picatinny Army Anal Brooklyn Howse ‘Sa

Erie County Names Two Recorders of Deeds Today

Governor Pinchot appoints Ars D. H. Plate of Kearsarge to succeed her husband the late F Ne Plate as recorder. Earlier the Erie county solicitor and Emmett C. Parker clashed over Parker's claim to the post, triggering controversy over the office and its salary.

Erie County Pinchot Ars D. H. Plate Kearsarge F Ne Plate Well Nown Corry Emmett C. Parker Parker

New Castle Teacher Accidentally Shot at Church

New Castle Pa July 12 Joseph Lickey 46 severely wounded while teaching a class of pupils at the Hungarian Baptist Church a bullet crashed through a window Police said the shot was fired by Valentine Kish 6 who was playing with a pistol on the second floor of his home in the end of the church The shooting was accidental Mrs Lickey is at New Castle Hospital where doctors expect recovery

United Or New Castle Joseph Lickey Hungarian Baptist Church Valentine Kish Lickey New Castle Hospital

Five Best Radio Features and Concert Listings

Radio listings show a set of evening features across multiple stations. Highlights include Goldmann Band Concert, a Poe themed program, Verdi opera, and a Scandinavian resource segment, with times ranging around 8 PM and venue notes across markets in New York Detroit Hartford Denver Richmond Minneapolis and WEAF network.

WEAP New York Detroit WTIC Hartford Denver Richmond Wieters Edgar Allen Poe WECO Minneapolis St. Paul Weaf Hrockup

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AUTO Jamestown St. Marys M. L. McMurrey The Gold Dust Corporation of New York City Shillview New Yorke Musztuck Tomor Brain United Prose U.S. Senate United Prom Attempt Ware Maurer ERIE French Creek Fime Recorders OF Deeds F. N. Plate
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