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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1926
Page
1
The article notes continued rain expected Thursday after a period of heavy showers. Drought fears ease as rainfall aids pastures, wheat, potatoes, and other crops. farmers hope the showers prevent further losses seen last week and restore crop prospects for the region.
July 28 Pittsburg article previews arc welding replacing rivets in a five story, $275,000 rivetless building project. Sharon to host the world's largest rivetless structure to demonstrate welded steel joints. Weltinghouse Bevtrie and Man ulerurity Co lead, with American Bridge Company cooperation.
A carpenter suffered an accidental fall while working on a house in Erie on July 28. Investigators say the incident occurred during roof or structure work, with the worker reportedly injured but stable while the scene is secured for inspection.
The schedule lists New York stations WIZ Didi and WOY Schenectudly with Horus BLM and Bante crn Daylight New York Pilling monic Orchestra. WOX Deteoig HT P.M. Boat ven Standard Dewdy Symphony Orchestra. WOR Newark 8:05 to 8:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Newark Philharmonic Band. WEAM hookup 0 P. Ni Raster Standard Carnival.
United Press reports Jacksonville, Louisiana braces as hurricane approaches, winds rise and the city faces possible full impact. Unclear whether the storm will pass east or strike hard, with potential damage exceeding that seen in Palm Beach and Miami. No wire service word yet on the Italian freighter Ansaldo San Giorgio Secundo or the steamers Baltimore and Caroling.
Dispatches report a strong quake near Padus in the Dutch East Indies and a separate tremor recorded by Wordhurst University in New York. Official notes indicate shocks began around 5:18 and continued past 10 o clock, with wide property damage and ongoingcivil effects noted in both regions.
Washington reports a joint anti rum running plan with Britain. Key steps include exchange of smuggling intelligence, stricter merchant vessel oversight, and cooperation in court prosecutions. Officials say ships and captains violating the law will face British and American action. The agreement aims to dismantle Rum Row operations and tighten border enforcement.
Harrisburg report notes only 20 measles cases were reported in the entire week ending July in the state health department announcement. The data reflect a continuing downward trend in measles across the state as health officials urge continued vigilance and vaccination.
Corry based J C Diston resigns as manager of Korey Krome Shoe Company after three years in Corry. He will start Diston Shoe Factory in Pittsburgh’s Northside, specializing in shoe rebuilding with new modern machinery. He and Mrs Diston plan to move the city this Saturday and open Aug 1.
Washington reports unusual secrecy shrouding two treaties between the United States and Panama. One supplemental treaty replaces the Taft agreements and a special Claims convention. The texts are to remain confidential until Senate submission, with a prepared statement suppressed at the State Department's request. The dispute centers on sovereignty and potential U S rights to obtain additional Panama territory for canal needs.
Pittsburgh reports a major crime investigation into the Don R. Meller murder, with Det. Ora Slater traveling from Canton to assist. Officials hint at a rapid arrest as circumstantial evidence focuses on a suspect, while a stolen car and bullets tied to the crime draw attention amid city meetings on public welfare and security.
Caponi, known as Scar Face Al, agreed to surrender after federal officials announced the fugitive would turn himself in. The case stems from the murder of Assistant State's Attorney William McSwiggin and two companions in Cicero. Caponi faces liquor charge proceedings. murder case arraignment remains pending. Witnesses linked Caponi to the crime scene, with reports of a machine gun and a hotel room incident. Mrs Ralph Weaver of Port Worth Texas visits relatives in the city.
Five people from Trenton, two women, two men and a wife, died when a Jersey Central train from Atlanticity struck their automobile at a crossing five miles south of Lakewood New Jersey. Victims include Sylvester Chunikis, driver. his wife. their son Walter. Mrs Victims Maced and an unidentified man known as Julius.
Bids for road construction within about thirty miles of the state highways office were opened yesterday. Projects include sites in the northwestern sector such as Brechtuntyinneart and Sprine ficithienchip and in Crawford county Suramit and Sune merhill townships with Rus well Brothers. Venango county includes Richland and Rockland townships. A Clear Béld-Twne span Dridge in Banity Steek township over Falls creek was let to the Ai fron Gofstruction Company. Another near completion project is the Sugar Grove New York state line highway where concrete pouring and mixer work are nearing finish near Sugar Grove.
George Dale, described as foe of the Ku Klux Klan, was arrested in Muncie on an affidavit charging criminal theft. The affidavit, drawn by Raymond Warner, arose from statements in the Best Democrat. Dale was taken into custody at his home by Sheriff McCauley and deputies.
Warren Ohio with 40 000 residents plans a bold experiment by abolishing the police department effective Saturday midnight. Mayor J H Marshall announces emergency order firing Chief Gitlen and 23 officers due to unsustainable salaries. Sheriff John Smith to patrol streets and enforce law for remainder of year.
Coast vessels face peril as a tropical hurricane lashes the Florida coast. The storm, moving northwest at 70 to 100 mph, damages ships and shores from Palm Beach to Jacksonville. The Italian steamer Ansaldo San Giorgio Secunda drifts rudderless. Wilhelm A. Reis is in distress near Jupiter. the Seminole returns to port damaged. towns report extensive destruction and power outages as crews race to repair lines.
Two motorcycle patrolmen, J. E. Skiffen and Joe McHugh, were recommended for dismissal by the Police Board for conduct unbecoming officers. They were accused of riding in an automobile while on duty.
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