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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1926

Page

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Heat Bakes Nation As France Markets Wobble

United Press reports extreme heat across the United States driving deaths in several cities including Pittsburgh and Cleveland while financial markets in France show turmoil. Record highs, delayed relief, and widespread discomfort mark a blistering spell as farmers fear crop losses. Authorities note prostrations and deaths linked to the heat wave amid unsettled exchange activity and foreign holdings shifting to stabilize markets.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Weather Bureau Rafael Castilanos Hempstead Homestead Carnegie Steel Co Erie Alloc Cleveland Drosne Ohio Chicago Middle West United States Yuma Arica Lisbon Ny D Mitchell Omnaha Neb Minnesota Nebraska Missouri Jay Gould Minnesota Game and Fish Commissioner St. Paul Twin Cities Beaver Bey Split Rock Minn Vanow Gould

Columbus to See Subway and Road Improvements Begin

Columbus residents report DuBois rod building firm unloading gear to start the road project. Milliron Construction Co. awarded the contract by the State Highway Dept for improvements near the Erie Railroad crossing. Subway work will require limited rail service while construction proceeds. completion is not expected this fall.

Columbus Wse Wie Ene DuBois Rod Building Stone Hremiaris Milliron Construction Company State Highway Department Erie Railroad Linder Corry Warner Sithiomt Columbua

Huge refinery fire still raging near Warren refinery

United Press reports a massive fire at Warren Refining Company buildings in Vengetown with black smoke continuing through the night. Indications suggest tanks may burn out in 24 hours. no injuries yet, but explosions totaled about a dozen. Estimated losses conservatively around $600,000.

United Press Warren Warren Refining Company Venguretownt M. W. Jamison

Officers Run Amuck in Muskogee Shooting Rampage

In Muskogee on a July night a violent spree left three hotels jittery as 30 shots rang out and many guests injured. Officers Dail Davis and Vex Carmiel were among the wounded, two city detectives later hospitalized, with other injured residents and staff treated at local facilities. Whiskey found near Davis’s car and chaotic hotel scenes followed the rampage, while investigators questioned witnesses and pursued those responsible.

United Prose Muskogee Ola Numdrous Earl Trong Ewing Meore Iospitals Dunger Gualy Dail Davis Hepty Alicuth Carmiel Avidnighy Police Heth Angler Putea Hatel Tintel Homer Pittman el Conway Wyatten ENE Wietya Janod Davis Abdormen Fy Davies Antler Davis Carmack Shelby HY Moor

Foresee Wave of Prosperity Through Nation

United Press reports an optimistic forecast of broad economic growth across the United States. Analysts cite rising consumer demand, manufacturing gains, and policy measures aimed at stimulating investment and jobs nationwide.

OUST FENNING AS COMMISSIONER

Washington reports the Federal Reserve Board notes continued industry prosperity with declines in some textiles and leather facilities. The text mentions Fenning’s resignation effective after a period of favorable conditions, alongside other economic commentary and political context.

Federal Reserve Board Washington United States Tovin Paul Smiths N.Y Furangea Fenles Bevis

Bandits' Big Haul Foils City Trust Robbery

Bandits in two machines shot down a Black messenger for the City Trust company in St Louis before noon and escaped with £16,000. The bold raid occurred in the business district near hundreds of terrified employees as aging glass shattered, endangering bystanders.

United Press ST Louis City Trust Company

Harvey Awarded Contract To Build City Walks

Ellis Harvey, local contractor, won the sidewalk project with a bid for four inch concrete at two cents per square foot and five inch concrete at twenty four cents. The council opened bids at the regular meeting chaired by Mayor O W Bracken and instructed officials to finalize the contract. A nuisance abatement at Liberty and Summer streets was referred to the safety superintendent, and a permit for a filling station at Frederick and North Center streets was declined for lack of jurisdiction. The city engineer was asked to draft a Chestnut street sewer ordinance as discussions on municipal matters adjourned.

Ellis Harvey Cite HLS Merbepe Hast Pight Harvey OW. Bracken W. Schrader Liberty and Summer Streets Atlantic Refining Company Frederick and North Center Streets Chestnut Street

Harrison flays debt agreement in Senate clash

Washington July 20 Senator Pat Harris charged the administration bungled debt settlements and jeopardized Senate ratification of the French debt accord. He faulted Secretary Mellon for lenient terms to foreign debtors and said the agreement with Prince and Italy amounts to cancellation. Also notes Eleanor Koestner of Erie visiting relatives.

United Press Washington Senate Pat Harrison Mississippi Treasury Mellon Harrison Mallon Italy

Plan Temporary Secy Of Schools Board Meets

The Board of Education held a special meeting to decide on appointing a temporary secretary pro tem and to consider the feasibility of electing two supervising janitors and a business manager. Dewey to oversee matters. Palmier re-elected treasurer at 2000 with 190 raise. Hillstrom reports near 17000 balance and recommends 5062.62 be moved to sinking fund for bond retirement and interest. Hillstrom elected to sinking fund commission. solicitor to assess district liability for student accidents. Meeting adjourned after bills passed.

Board of Education Dewey Palmier Corry Sehonl Hillstrom Sinking Fund Commission Finance Committee

Legion Post Helps Veterans In City Insurance Drive

The Corry American Legion post steps up aid for World War veterans not yet using paid up insurance. Blanks are available at the post office and veterans are urged to apply promptly. The post also secured permanent disability aid for a local member and investigates additional cases with help from Congressman Milton W. Shreve and District Commander RB McCord.

Corry American Legion Corry Legion Cooperaton Milton W. Shreve RB McCord North Enst Legion Post Advics

Rotarians to Attend Fish Fry at Erie

Corry Rotarians will accept the invitation extended by the Erie Rotary Club to join the fish fry on the peninsula Wednesday evening with near one hundred percent attendance. Sixty eight members and their ladies have accepted the invitation. the Rotarians will leave the city at 2:40 tomorrow. Regular meeting speaker Lucien J. Warren, vice president of the Bank of Jamestown, spoke today on Banking as Related to the Stocks, Holders and Depositors. Alex MacInnes of Erie and Franklin Babbitt of Keystone Heights, Fla., were guests at the meeting.

Corry Rotatians Lucien J. Warren Banke of Jamestown

Ormison Refuses Grand Jury Testimony in McPherson Case

Kenneth G. Ormiston a former Angelus Temple yacht operator declines to testify before the grand jury probing the Semple McPherson kidnapping mystery. Attorney Red Keyes’ note from New York City was read, with Ormiston criticizing the investigators as responsible for hostile publicity and persecution.

United Grow Los$ Angeles Kenneth G. Ormiston Angelus Temple Tts Belors Grand Aimog Semple McPherson Isamy Abegad Tess New York City Ormiston

Nickel Plate Merger Plan Approved by Board

July 01 New York. The board of directors of Use Pere SMarqtrette railroad approved the subcommittee report for the merger of railroads into Vin broth es. The decision aims to consolidate lines and create a unified system pending further regulatory steps.

United Press New York Use Pere Smarqtrette Railroad Today

Suspects alibi in Canton murder case under scrutiny

Pittsburgh detective Lt. Potter Gormen returns from Warren Ohio to probe George Pailias alias the Greek’s alibi for Dor KR Mallett Canton Daily News editor shot Friday around 12 19 am. Pailias held without bail after surrender. habeas corpus filed by attorney Samuel Rosenberg to secure release. Conner says new evidence may contradict alibi and seeks Jimmy Lamont, possible Detroit presence, to locate truth of Pailias whereabouts on murder night.

United Press Pittsburgh Potser Gormen Pittsburgh Bomcide Ofp Sm Warren George Tae Greek" Pailias Dor KR Mallett Canton Daily News Pulling Field Samuel Rosenberg Psilias Conner George the Greek Pailius Macstrate E. Ml. Hough Pailias Ohio Corner Canton Mellet Lolngstown Niles Canson Tatle Pittsbaseh Slough Dinaile Peiliays Peilias Mallett George the Gross Mellettana Philias Jimmy I Warren Connér Detroit

Today’s Five Best Radio Features Teased Across Networks

Listings summarize midday and evening radio features including Weaf and KGO programs. Max Jacobs Chamber Symphony Orchestra perform, Jackson Kin sty baritone soloists, Valencia Orchestra on Pa che Standard, Lukats ai-8:0h P.M., University program on Gerttval Standard. Keystoners on WJZ WGY WRO networks and Bruce Benjamin tenor with Walter Golde at 10 P.M. Eastern Daylight.

WEAF Max Jacobs Chamber Symphony Jackson Kinsty KGO Oakland Pache Standard Valencia Kpab Lukats Gerttval WJZ New York WGY Schenectady WRO Washington Keystoners Bruce Benjamin Walter Golde

Pacific Coast Tong War Flares Anew

In Los Angeles on July 20 unknown assailants shot and killed Leong Sook, 26, likely as he slept in his hotel room. The body was found four hours later after roomers heard a gunshot and noticed several unfamiliar Chinese visitors had stayed at the hotel.

Los Angeles Leong Sook Sook Dour

Withhold News Of Small Booze Raids County District

Pittsburgh July 20 federal agents in this district will not have small raids disclosed to the press under new regulations by John D Pennington administrator of Central and Western Pennsylvania. Activities of agents will be reported in general terms and names of violators will not be released.

United Frets Pittsburgh United States District Court Robert M. Gibson Wils Me] Naugher D. H. Blair Internal Revenue John D. Pennington

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