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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1927
Page
8
Final closing arguments wrap the murder trial of Charley Birger Art Newman and Ray Hyland who faced charges in the West City mayor murder part of a string of gang related killings in southern Illinois. State and defense teams argued over capital punishment as jury deliberations loomed with Roy Martin set to deliver the final plea.
United reports Gabriel Stubbers Co stock reaching an all time high on the New York Stock Exchange. Ford Motors Co agreed to produce shock absorbing devices for a new Ford model, paying royalties of one dollar per share annually.
Warren Post Office receipts top 1 000 000 annually for quarter to July 1 beating many cities, led by New Process Company which paid 289 383.37 of 20171787 total. In Corry Country Club luncheon, 32 ladies and guests enjoyed a turkey dinner, bridge wins noted.
Mercer county officials and relatives of the late E. J. McCarthy of McKeesport announce a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his death. A coroner's jury cited an unknown cause, and Dan McMillan of Pierpont Ohio, a wood chopper, is released as a material witness. Police say McCarthy was likely struck by a motor car while stepping toward the road to extinguish a fire near Osgoood Station. County Detective Sam Leyshock continues the inquiry.
The sixth district Council meeting of the Ladies Auxiliaries of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Northwestern Pennsylvania met in Bradford with a 1:30 PM banquet at the new Methodist Church for about 100. After the meal the business session at Knights of Pythian Hall installed officers for the year led by Col. D F A Wheeler of Warren. Bertha Lyons became president with Mary Spencer senior vice president and Mrs Reed junior vice president among other officers including conductress Mrs Underwood secretary Mrs Murray treasurer and chaplain Mrs Wilhelm.
The council adjourned to Warren on October 20. Attending from this city were Mrs. Mary Patterson delegate and Mrs. Glenn Spencer with Mrs. W.G. Young. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Charles F Croker who motored there as trustees and Mrs. Mary Pat.
Erie man Iris or Iris Say 2s suchues ueyuun is dead in Cleveland from internal injuries after a fall. Patrolman George Leyden learned of the death Thursday morning and will attend the funeral in Cleveland. He had worked on the P and B railroad before moving to Erie years ago.
The well dubbed The Road to China reached 7800 feet during an oil test in Colorado before being abandoned. Its bottom lay about one third of a mile below sea level, marking a record depth for the area prior to closure.
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