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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1925
Page
1
Atlantic City dispatch reports improved prospects for a wage settlement as political influence delays prohibition reorganization and cabinet appointments. A labor-opponents gap narrows amid delays in appointing directors and ongoing talks between miners and operators.
Report outlines the planned marriage of an American heiress, Miss Tretcher, to Count Renmerd Gotttriad Von Shmett Tow in Germany. The wedding would occur in Gerkrring on the 24th birthday of the bride, with preparations including a small chapel ceremony and a reception, followed by a six month honeymoon in Sweden and Amsterdam. The bride's father reportedly agrees to the match, despite concerns over German loyalty and estate succession to the eldest son.
United Free London reports 22 deaths from meat infected with anthrax in a village. The outbreak has residents fearing further spread as authorities investigate.
The Dayton case on the Scopes evolution trial moves forward as Judge Riulston overrules the defense motion and allows the defendant to plead. The ruling upholds the indictment and confirms the Tennessee law as constitutional. The judge speaks a five thousand word opinion and orders quiet court proceedings before reading it.
District Attorney says fugitive Philip Knapp believed hiding in New York City after wrecking a car near Romulus. Military and state authorities pursue, with letters from deserters used as ruse. effort focused on rapid capture in New York City.
A northbound Floridian Limited wreck near Safety Harbor, Florida, kills a fireman crushed between engine and tender. Passengers, uninjured, transfer to another train as baggage and mail cars leave the rails. The incident halts service along the Atlantic Coast Line.
Santa Ana California July 13 discovery of an abandoned car with lights on and scattered belongings points to the sudden disappearance of Mrs. Lee Virginia Cookson a 45 year old writer and dyeing property owner here last seen Tuesday morning authorities pursue leads as police examine the scene and missing person case.
Governor Pinchot returns to Harrisburg after a western speaking tour and announces public hearings will be held in connection with the Carnegie bank investigation.
Meadville Odd Fellows announce new date for the corner stone ceremony of the Odd Fellows Home. The event shifts from Wednesday in August to Thursday in July to ensure Grand Lodge officers attend. An extensive program with a parade and music is planned as A Wishart and Sons progresses excavation and foundation work. The home will house 150 people and feature fireproof construction.
July 165 two building and loan associations were suspended after a state banking department order and seizure of books. The Roseman group led by A A Roseman was among 17 institutions closed for heavy overborrowing, with about 1800 depositors affected. Charles Th Graff, deputy secretary of banking, and William R Smith spoke on the crisis and hearings in Pittsburgh. Mr and Mrs L J Kelly left for Bradford to visit Mrs Rigkerson and family.
Bricklayers for Keystone Construction Company rapid progress on West Wayne to Marion streets and West Smithy street. Eastern end near Hast street to close gap in day or two. Concrete foundations on West Frederick street done. Congress and Wright streets paving pending while railroad crossing safety measures and watchman service are being arranged.
Wil e Meeks 21 confessed to killing Byrle Healy and burning her body after an aborted romance. A coroner’s jury viewed the charred remains as county officials reported his signed confession and a second confession exonerating Robert Depeel.
Omaha faces an ice shortage as extreme July heat drains supplies. A five thousand ton ice order arrived from Des Moines to Council Bluffs, with smaller requests from Glenwood Oakland Neola and many Nebraska towns. Local plants run day and night to fulfill out of town orders.
Dayton Tam July 16 The trial of John T Scoper over redefining evaluations faces jurors after Judge Joby Rawhiton rules the state law prohibiting teaching evolution is invoked. The defense concedes violation and the jury is instructed to verdict guilty, with appeal possible in higher court.
Federal Judge dismisses a suit by the Neptune Association seeking to bar foreign registry ships from delivering liquor under bond in U.S. territorial waters. The case argued British liners would gain trade by selling liquor to outbound passengers, a claim denied by the court as a second dismissal of the action.
In St Davis near Cerne Ont on July 15 Mrs Roger wife of the Imperial Bank manager intervened during a bank robbery. The would be robber Max Kolibee of Hummitton was shot and killed after he wounded a guard and beat one man with a revolver. Mrs Roger assisted her husband after the shooting.
Members of the Senior Alumni Association display portraits of officers F T Bab, Ditt, and D. E. Leach in the Barlow Hardware window. Residents are urged to inspect the exhibit painted by Ralph Ward and the A. D. Colegrave Memorial Cop.
In Chilago on July 14 William Darling Shepherd fights for a million dollar estate of his foster son Billy McIntock. Witnesses testify that Billy freely signed the will leaving everything to Shepherd while Miss Isabel Pope, said to be Billy's wife, opposes the claim. The cousins accuse Shepherd of undue influence. Kies, a former Shepherd backer, attacked Shepherd in court as bailiffs intervened. Two household helpers testified to Billy’s signature but admitted they did not read the will and pages appeared substituted.
A 27 year old storekeeper was beaten and robbed of 255 dollars by a well dressed bandit in Pittsburgh. He regained consciousness and telephoned police with the help of a passerby. The robber, about 28, escaped after ransacking the store.
Following a running gun fight between detectives and four alleged robbers, one man was wounded as police recovered $15,000 worth of stolen tobacco. Joseph Kleinman is hospitalized and William Siegel is held on burglary charges. Two other men escaped.
The column recalls the St Swithin's Day tale that forty days of rain follow if the weather is fair today. It notes Winchester, a Saxon bishop who died in 862, was moved to the sanctuary and churchyard rain lore grew from his burial.
A rift grows between the Filipino legislature and Governor General Leonard Wood over a prosecution order against Philippine officials. Wood’s alleged push to abolish the Board of Control risks a constitutional crisis as senate, president, and house speaker face the move amid nationalist backlash.
Radio listings show programs from WRC Washington WJZ New York WMAQ Chicago WLS Chicago WCAP Washington WEAR New York WOO Philadelphia WIAR Providence and WOC Davenport. Includes United States Marine Band and U S Army Band broadcasts with evening and daylight schedules.
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