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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1926
Page
3
Public notice listing publishing details for Cony Evening Journal in Corry Pennsylvania. Includes postal entry, second class mail, annual rate of 0.00, per copy price of fifteen cents weekly, and advertising rate information available on request.
A fragmented analysis argues that the popular primary, though designed to curb corrupt conventions and bring candidate selection to the people, has become costly and ineffective. It contrasts views from supporters urging reform with critics who fear a return to old conventions and warns that lavish spending and low turnout undermine democracy.
Report describes a building boom in Angora city center. Brick and stone dwellings rise rapidly while roads are paved and new stone structures completed. Duk Mustapha Whernal is cited. the passage notes many projects and urban improvements transforming the town.
A fragment from the Journal Files of July 22 1906 describes reactions to a Bavarian alderman and a blurring of social norms. The copy plays with themes of beauty and public perception, portraying early 20th century attitudes toward gender and fashion.
By United Press Chicago July 22 twelve indictments charging fifty four persons with schemes to fake canvases were filed today by the special grand jury investigating irregularities in the Cook County election last April. Those indicted were election judges and clerks.
United Press reports Rev. Rey R. Shuster of Trinity Methodist Church charges Los Angeles county officials suppressed evidence in the Ann Weems Semple McPherson kidnapping inquiry. He invites Superior Judge Keith and DA Keyes to attend a mass meeting to explain why the grand jury did not indict the kidnappers after weeks of investigation.
For sale this fall a two year old Merritt bay gelding from Corry Route No 1. Inquiries to the seller for more details and price.
Public Service Commission orders removal of the grade crossing near Rouseville borough and Cornplanter township on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Pennsylvania Railroad to provide a concrete bridge span for two tracks. the highway department to build approaches. Completion required by July 1, 1827 with cost shares: Venango County $18,000 others totaling $7,000 plus borough and township contributions and county liability for damages.
Harry Lamona has purchased Cleve Farnham's barber shop on North Center Street and took possession today due to Farnham's ill health. Lamona, recently tied to the Darker barber shop, is well known in the city after several months there.
Homer Adams of Headquarters Company 3rd Battalion Pennsylvania National Guard, stationed at Mt Gretna with J Company, reportedly fractured his leg in a game and is in camp hospital awaiting return home with crutches. Separately in Los Angeles, Harold Grange was named in a divorce complaint against Mrs Taylor. Grange denied involvement, saying he had no knowledge of the case.
Johnsonburg on Grant Street report describes a rear fire at Joseph Ballegring’s residence discovered about three o'clock Tuesday. Investigators found kerosene oil smeared on the wooden area. flames damaged the kitchen but were checked before spreading. The old frame house was near other buildings, and the fire was stopped without calling the firemen. No suspects or motive identified.
New York July 22 The station WEAF has been sold to the Radio Cooperation of America by American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Transfer to occur before January 1 1927. Terms not disclosed. AT&T withdraws entirely from the radio broadcasting field.
A nervous passenger asks the captain what would happen if the steamer hit an iceberg in fog. The captain replies that the iceberg would go on as if nothing had occurred, and the old lady feels relief.
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