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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1925
Page
1
A chaotic report describes a woman’s murder with a suspect in custody after a confession. The article blends a separate note on a prohibition shakeup and a bootleg ring bust, listing agency shifts and arrests in New York and federal enforcement.
Harrison Treurald, son of Dr. and Mrs A Suttle of East Congress Street, suffered severe injuries when his right foot was crushed by a steam roller operated by Reestone Construction Company. He was walking near the machine moments before the accident, with reports noting the foot and toes crushed and severe skin injuries.
Washington reports two American consuls fired upon in Mexico. One consul Bretherton was seriously injured, the other escaped unharmed. The incident prompts a government inquiry and intensified efforts to locate the assailant, suspected to be a Mexican. Bretherton, a Canadian native, joined the American consular service in 1910.
United Press report from Morocco on July 18 cites French losses in the Rif War as of July 10. Total casualties include killed and missing, wounded, and prisoners, with figures around 1,100 death toll and additional wounded and captured.
Harrisburg July 18 Investiga tions of the offices of the closed Carnegie Travel Company dominated by John Bell Pittsburgh banker politician have disclosed that state banking laws fall short of protecting the public. Attorney General Woodruff reported that drastic steps will be recommended to protect depositors from the practice described. Woodnutt explained administrative changes may be needed and the department of banking could be modified to prevent bank failures and safeguard public savings.
Motorists heading to Erie and points west can now travel the entire West Smith Street pavement. The Keystone Construction Company completed work this afternoon opening the remaining link from the city line to York and Marion streets. The new stretch is described as a fine, wide road expected to ease Roosevelt Highway traffic. The firm will continue work on nearby areas in Fredericks Wright and Congress streets, with rapid progress reported.
Insurance covering workers at Alex Ton Works was renewed this week after being withdrawn. The policy pays a substantial sum on death and disability while the company bears the full cost. Ajax company employees receive varying benefits by tenure, from 800 to over 1,000 dollars, with coverage extending across multiple years.
Mr and Mrs Gilbertson and daughter Nina Inne, Mr and Mrs Thornton, Widdy Cass of Erie and Mr and Mrs Boyd Emerick and family journeyed this afternoon for Findley Lake to spend the week at the Stewart cottage.
A late Friday derailment on the Meassville division near Mill Village left nineteen cars off the rails. Engineer Mercatoris and fireman were reported injured as wreck crews cleared the eastbound route. westbound rails suffered some damage with limited delays overall.
Swampscott police chased rum runners toward Little's Point near President Coolidge's summer White House. A night police report said liquor was being landed from Rum Row and two autos stood by on the beach. The force searched the shore toward Marblehead as smugglers were believed to be landing despite an organized land and coast guard crackdown.
Pittsburgh police say the June 1024 saloonkeeper murder of John Kisii may soon be solved with the Akron arrest of a gang member. Joseph Maloney admits he was connected to Harold King and John Lignmnit, tying him to the hold up and killing.
Dayton’s Day in Sun waning as Darrow and Bryan clash in the Scopes era trial. Judge Raulston’s ban on scientific testimony looms, with verdict expected next Tuesday night. Departure of experts and reporters locks in the courtroom’s final act.
Santa Anna California July 18 held prisoner in a Chinese opium den near the Mexican border a middle aged woman reportedly Dorothy Arnold the heiress kidnapped from New York a generation ago according to Mrs Virginia Lee Cookson who says she escaped from the clutches of the Pantais this week Cookson staggered into a Galexico jail after 18 hours of pursuit telling an incoherent tale of being seized by the Chinese and transported to a tunnel jail where she witnessed opium den revels with Mexicans Chinese and others she insisted she was Dorothy Arnold and had been kidnapped from New York years ago the district attorney is investigating
Gen Butler dismisses rumors of seeking office after a brief meeting with Gov Pinchon at the council offices. He says he has no political plans beyond possibly serving as provost marshal with 9000 Marines, free from magistrate interference.
Stricken with heart trouble during the night Guy Failings of Shinglehouse Pa died in a Buffalo hotel. The body was found in his room about 7 oclock this morning. He was in Buffalo for several days representing a Buffalo auto supply firm. He retired at 11 last night and seemed in good health. Death was attributed to heart trouble. The body was to be taken to Shinglehouse for funeral services. He is survived by his wife and a small daughter. He was reported to be a resident of Shinglehouse.
In Chicago on July 18 William J Shepherd moves to long court fight for the $1,000,000 McClintock estate after probate judge Honey Homer required stronger proof that Shepherd did not unduly influence ward Billy McClintock to sign the will. If beaten again, Shepherd will press circuit court with more evidence while Miss Isabelle Pope asserts dower rights claiming Shepherd blocked a marriage in Billy’s final days.
Tour cars of the New York Saint Louis Limited on the Pennsylvania Railroad were wrecked at Ingram station near Pittsburgh, about 6 am today, injuring over 100 passengers. Two Pullman porters were slightly hurt.
The Hydetown inquest into the fatal highway crash is postponed to next Friday. The jury could not proceed as City controller Joseph Gray and the two women in the car with him were unable to appear due to nervous condition. Funeral services were held for Mrs Leonard Antill with another memorial for Mrs Charles Meyer later today. Large crowds gathered at Titusville City Hall seeking details, with residents from Centuryville traveling to hear testimony.
Chicago July 18 Russell Scott once a millionaire now faces execution for the murder of Joseph Maurer. A telegram claiming his brother Robert confessed prompted Gov. Len Small to grant a one week reprieve awaiting Robert’s appearance to surrender and die in his brother’s place. Authorities dismiss a Detroit telegraph operator James Ball as a fake witness amid a tense last-ditch effort.
C M Stewart denies claims of dropping out and states he has entered the mayoral contest. He vows to enforce Prohibition laws, opposes foreign agitators, and urges respect for laws passed by the people. He plans to let primaries decide the race.
Dispatches from Tokio allege the capital Kurta with 500000 residents is flooded. About 5000 people are isolated on high ground as waters rise. Reports claim 900 casualties in Korea and many more aid requests. Troops have been deployed to assist and rescue efforts continue as Tokyo Island and nearby areas face submersion.
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