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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1926

Page

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Relief From Heat Promised On Thursday

United Prov reports scorching Atlantic seaboard and inland areas from Ohio to New York facing high humidity and heat. Forecasters warn thundershowers for many parts with a cooler relief by Thursday. Detroit notes multiple heat deaths and drownings as temperatures hit record highs. Pittsburgh expects relief tomorrow with forecasts calling for an eight to ten degree drop from yesterday’s 94.

United Prov Washington Avantic Seaboard Ohio United Statay Weather Bureau Father West New York Manhattan Michigan Lnreg Detroit Pittsburgh Adl Hene Hene Ih the Past 24 Hows Sire Jarmus Wogiglesid Natrona Margaret Hrdia Thottiestead George Shadas Duaticanp Heights Rafael Castelemor

Believe Oil Refinery Fire Burns Out Likely

Warren Pa July 1 The Believe oil refinery fire neared exhaustion on its third day with only a nearby field of six tanks still in danger two hundred yards from the main complex Explosions hurled flames high and night sightseers from Warren and Jamestown watched as authorities expected the blaze to quiet within 24 hours Thomas Taylor returned home from a visit to Erie for age treatment and other routine notes

Warren Warren's Mall Dollar Jamestown N. Y Pennsylvania New York

Corry Poised For Large Volunteer Firemen Convention

The Labor Day gathering in Corry will draw at least five thousand people from Erie and beyond. The county convention brings hundreds of volunteers and families, with chief needs for prizes and light expenses. City leaders urged swift support to ensure a successful event.

Corry Trie Erle Compty Hit

Murder mystery widens as Cohen linked to McSwiggin case

United Fresh reports George Cohen and Charlee Brotman arrested in New York on charges of complicity in a Maiden Lane jewelry heist worth 74000. Chicago investigators seek Cohen to shed light on the murder of County Attorney William McSwiggin, killed in a gun ambush two months earlier while linked to Chicago beer raiders.

George Cohen New York Chicago George Cohan Charlee Brotman Maiden Lane Di&monds Cohen keibWit Aitchell Ind. Simmons Abiatint William McSwiggin McSwiggin Totin Sleye Buteau Underworld

Five Best Radio Features Today in Major Markets

Listings summarize featured broadcasts across New York, Schenectady, Detroit, Cincinnati and Kansas City. Programs include Beethovens Ninth with the New York Philharmonic, Offenbach operetta La Fille du Tambour Major, and classical and light music selections with orchestras and quartets.

WIZ New York Schenectady New York Philharmonic Orchestra Beathoven WEX Detroit Detroit Symphony Orchestra WSAI Cincinnati Central Standard WSAS WDAF Kansas City WEAF Offenbach

Youth Drowns in Allegheny River Near Pier

Warren July 21 The Allegheny River claimed its first victim of the season when Thomas Juliano, 18, drowned while swimming near a pier from the Pennsylvania Railroad bridge. He was rescued moments later but died despite efforts of physicians and rescue corps.

Allegheny River United Prom Warren Altegheny River Thomas Juliano Pennsylvania Railroad Ave Physicians Corps of Rescigfy Tunayail(ng

Intense Heat Causes Concord Man to Die

Edward James Crowell a 70 year old resident of Concord township died early this morning from sunstroke after working in hay fields under extreme heat. He died at his Roosevelt Highway home despite medical aid. He is survived by a widow a daughter four brothers one sister and four grandchildren. Prayer services will be held Friday at 1 30 pm at the late home and at McCray Church at 2 pm with interment in McCray cemetery.

Topaday Edward James Crowell Concord Township Growall Roosevelt Highway Warner’s Corneys Concord McCray Church MeCray Cemetery

Seven Heat Deaths Across New England Reported

Seven deaths attributed to a heat wave as New England endures a scorching spell. The city of Boston reports multiple fatalities while the region braces for continued hot weather. Separate notes mention Mt Washington snow unusually persisting on a warm day and travel details of visitors from Hornell, New York.

United Fives Boston New England Mt, Washington N. H Mt Washington

Greek suspect in Ohio murder released by court

Don R. Mellett murder case leaves George Psiling, 29, freed after Pittsburgh and Stark County authorities fail to present evidence tying him to the Canton Daily News editor’s killing. Prosecutors call release temporary as they continue investigation. Psiling had faced suspicion of knowledge about the crime.

United Press Pittsburgh George Psiling Canton Ohio Don R. Mellett Canton Daily News Pailias McClintock Stark County Randolph Hoth Parliss Swearingen Samuel Rosenberg Psi-|ons Peiline Mellett

Autoists in Accident Near North East

A party of Corry motorists returning to the city near North East were narrowly spared serious injuries when their Ford sedan was struck by a Ford driven by farmer Devine. Passengers include Arlo VanTastell M VanTassel daughter May and others. both cars wrecked and towed to North East for repairs. injuries minor.

Corry Svening Devine Arlo VanTastell M. VanTassel May Almond Quaintings Huth Ford Se Ann Deviies Corty North Hast

Hunt for Carlisle Woman Widens Across Pennsylvania

Carlisle Pa July police in all parts of Pennsylvania were urged to seek trace of Mrs Charles Jones 28 of Carlisle missing since Sunday. Her husband suspects she was lured away and abducted a note found by Jim Sunday read Gone to see Mrs Milor neighbor Back soon.

Rion Carlisle Pennnsylvania Charles, Jones Jim Sunday Milor Roan

Nine Die in Gas Explosion at Moffat Mine

Unitea Press reports nine killed in a gas explosion at the Moffat Coal Mine in Moffat Alabama near Birmingham. Three of the dead are white, with Bhillers said to have fled a blast in the early hours. State and local officials investigate.

Unitea Press Birmingham Ala Nine Moffat Coal

Bootledger Wins Hide and Seek Chase in West Main Street

Patrolman pursues a masked man through alleys and between buildings on West Main Street in a brisk pursuit. The suspect dodges into Second Avenue area, dropping a basket with two pint bottles of schnapps and a shattered quart bottle as the chase ends with no identification by noon.

Sek Pion West Main Bostlegger Stamseek Spring Street Amd Flannigan Dolrai Second Avenue Westport Second aVeriue Nes Beck Nase

Burked Silence Hinders Probing of Jail Escape Case

Clarence Burke again refused to reveal movements after escaping the Little Valley jail. Police, led by Chief Dunkla and Ont Welleine, linked him to a Rex theatre robbery via a pair seen at the confectionery, but positive identification remained uncertain. A mustached Burke was questioned in solitary confinement as investigators sought a knife and fountain pen seized in the raid.

Cattaraugus Clarence Burke Rex Inetmontt Dunkla Ont Welleine Wer Bers Little Valley Butts Wellejus Ostraranges Burke Buld Turkey

Mellon declines to comment on British loan debate

London July 11 Andrew W Mellon American secretary of the treasury told United Press via wire he would not comment on the House of Commons debate over American loans to Great Britain. The exchange contradicted by Wins ton Churchill that most British wartime borrowings were for commercial use rather than war purposes. Mellon said he preferred not to discuss the matter further at this time. Mrs O R Meintyre left this morning for Jamestown to visit her husband, who is employed there.

United Press London Andrew W. Melton Trans Ine Yulayy House of Commung Great Beatty Winston Shurehill Exchageer White Star Majestic Mellon

Predictions of nationwide coal miners strike in April 1927

Uhifted Press reports J Warren Gates of Cutchall Gates predicts a national strike by bituminous and anthracite miners in April 1927. He says operators will be forced to abandon arbitration terms as the mines reopen, with heavy overproduction across all mine fields. He warns the industry may struggle to break even under current conditions.

Uhifted Harrisburg Hitumininns Coms Warren + Gates Cutchall &Gates Neds Press Pebeuars Beteen Cutehall and Gates Coal Mining Company Fivre, Cozrites Maryland Western Pennsylvania Goter

French Premier Herriot Faces Bank Crisis and Chamber Clash

Paris reports warn France’s treasury near bankruptcy with the Bank of France likely to suspend payments. Premier Herriot appears before the Chamber amid dissension as a nonpartisan group forms to push for franc stabilization while citizens rush to banks to protect value. The franc falls further as inflation fears grow and political turmoil intensifies.

United Press Paris Anatole de Mourie Chamber of Deputies Bank of France de Monzie Edouard Herriot Hosile Herriot Ixation France Briand Bank of Paris Crown For Public Safety Herbst Anlc Ing Tomorow

Murder theory discounted in Rosenberger case

Taylorville authorities discounted reports that Peter Rosenberger a Christian county farmer renting a farm near Here was murdered They had investigated at the request of a Peoria sister after Rosenberger sold all equipment and disappeared A complete still was found on Rosenbergers property ending the inquiry

Taylorville Peter Rosenberger Christian County Rosenberger Here Peoria Dinos

Also Mentioned on This Page

Weather Bureau East United Frost Cory Stanford Hose Company Mswiggen United Fresh R. J. Sweeney Hornell Ni Yu John Rickey Youngstown George “the Greek North East Bootledger Fourth Ward Thief Dunkle Olaf Vellejns Perkins
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