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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1926

Page

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Canton Slaying Nears Solution with Minister's Wife Charged

Pittsburgh reports complete investigation links George Viree and Mike Contos to the Canton editor Don R. Mellett murder case. Witnesses and alleged offers of money are cited as evidence for charges of being an accessory before the fact. The Canton home of the slain publisher was guarded following a gas attack. no arrests yet.

Pittsburgh George Canton United McMert Mingsloe Connery George Viree Psidlue Mike Conroy Bee Pontos Yourigatown Connore Meftintock Lantin Petar Connors Mellatt Pailive Pollin Conners Une Senate George the Greeks Mike Cantos Gorge Jean Withead Cath Hat Gio Tunibo Crowley Mike Contos Connors Ganton Contos Youngstown Tam Wiring Merlintock Ohio Don R. Mellett Special Po Fce Melrett'srows

Millions Damage From Hurricane in Bahama

United Press dispatch reports immense destruction from a hurricane in the Bahamas. British authorities appeal for help as electric power and public utilities are wrecked. Initial death toll and damage estimates are garbled but suggest significant losses.

Bahama

Mexican clergy hit by order to abandon churches

Mexico City July 29 authorities moved to halt worship as pastors face a nationwide church closure order. Attorney General Ortega planned talks with church leaders as troops were kept ready amid rumors the decree would transfer church property to neighborhood committees. A protest parade of up to 150000 was planned along main streets to support the government's policy.

Mexico City Ortega Mexico Trova Lundfiks Is Ascessiain Libe of Labor

Poincare Meets With Success In French Chamber Vote

Paris reports the Chamber of Deputies narrowly approved Poincare's finance and taxation measures. The government seeks control over wheat stocks and rehabilitation of trench finances. The surge of investigations includes Gov. Vic Donahey aides and Stark county detectives pursuing a firearms smuggling inquiry.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Poincard Poincare Cabing

Guardsmen Return to City After Monne Gretto Encampment

The 411th infantry track team from Philadelphia area units topped the brigade track and field meet at Mount Gretna with the 1054 engineers close behind. The 112th infantry and 108d engineers also placed in a weekend camp event drawing about 4000 of the 6000 guardsmen. The two light artillery regiments from Wilkes-Barre and Pittsburgh conducted drills as the rest enjoyed a holiday.

Pennysylvania National Guard Monne Gretta Mount Gretna 411Th Infantry Pennsylvania National Guard 1054 Engineers Philadelphia Bsth H2th Infantry 111Th Enfantry Engineers 112Th Infantry Wilkes-Barre Pittsburgh Lar

New Jacobson Store To Open In Brown Block

Sam Jacobson and Company announce relocation to the Brown block on North Center street with extensive remodeling and a larger, modern showroom. The firm plans a formal opening in the coming days as preparations near completion. Mr and Mrs E Whittlesey and daughter were in Erie today.

Sam Jacobson and Company Focal Clothiers Center Street Jacobaun Ard Company

Jersey Murder Mystery Case Reopened Today

A New Jersey case re opens as Mrs Eleanor Mills, a choir singer and widow of Rev Edward W Rail, is held in Somerset County jail on murder charges. She was arraigned at troopers headquarters and remanded without bail after dramatic arrest at her New Brunswick home.

Somerville Edward Wrail Eleanor Mills Somerset County Mes. Hall Yarami New Brunswick State Watson Cluenyipaiy

Coolidge Third Term Candidacy Seen By Expert

Richard Washburn Child, an administration writer and former diplomat, declares the idea of Coolidge seeking a third term as a general assurance. He cites Coolidge’s decentralization, opposition to central Washington authority, and anti paternalism as reasons for possible nomination and election in the next cycle.

United Paul Smitis Coolidge Richard Washburn Child Child White Pine Camp fus-Reid Goolidge Western Armers Tous ‘ Child Coolilge Washington

Worst of hurricane believed passed in Savannah

A sudden barometer rise and sunshine today eased fears as the Atlantic Seaboard storm signal was lifted. The hurricane Trimalk was displaced late in the morning and the worst is believed over.

United Press Savannah Trimalk

Big Mail Robbery Nets $90,000 In Amesbury Raid

Three men held up the baggage master on the Boston and Maine line near Amesbury and Salisbury. They took about $90,000 in cash and securities from a mail car, binding the guard at gunpoint. No shots were fired as the trio escaped with two sacks of mail.

United Prep Amesbury Mars Custain Ampsbury Brassich Hloston and Maine Railroad Salishuury Salisbury Ome

Street resurfacing moves forward on Northchey Terrace

Fine progress reported on the Northchey Terrace resurfacing from Park Place to Franklin Street. By tonight the stretch may reopen to traffic. Citizens praise the improved pavement and a plan to extend to Columbus Avenue next year faces possible bond needs and opposition from some property owners. A public subscription proposal aims to fund Washington Street to railroad tracks with an $80 donation offered by a local resident. The city lacks full funds this year but may receive municipal support if public subscriptions cover most of the cost.

Mayer Hrutherspany Northcheyter Street Park Place Franklin Stret Columbus Avenue Washington Street

Union Leaders Win Roaring Ovation At Picket Lines

In Morgantown on July 29 the Monongahela Valley Company Canford Speer and Tsft Barnes, international UMW reps, appeared at the Scotts Run District picket after a 30 day sentence for alleged injunction graft. Their arrival sparked cheering from several hundred union members along the lines. Marion Howard traveled to Lakewood for the day and planned to return home in the evening.

Ulueu Crisps Morgantown W. VI Imi Servel Monongahela Valley Company Canford Speer Tsft Barnes United Mine Workers Scotts Run Divitiet Mini and Wowie

Poison liquor spreading in western New York warns issued

Officials warn against poison alcohol after at least 44 deaths. Reports place contaminated liquor from Salamanca to Jamestown and Mayville with 3500 gallons released locally. Authorities pursue alleged distributors Dave Goldberg Water Supawich Davey Burjin and linked figures.

New York Mayville Jamestown Huffuls Ainess Thad H Blodgett Albin England Fris Gus Etekla Poiton Salamanca Olean Aplite Dave Goldberg Wate Supawich Buffalo Davey Bur Jin Jamies C. Voelker Niagara Frontier Alcoholing Eugene C. Roberts, Jr Voelker Roberts

Former Erie Man Stricken in Detroit

Detroit July 29 Wayne county authorities awaited word from Erie and New Castle relatives about Davis 90 a janitor who dropped dead at his work yesterday He was a member of Lodge No 255 Monse South Fork Pa Death attributed to heart failures

Detroit Mich Wayne County Erie New Castle Oboot Davis Davis Monse South Fork

Old Days of Oil Excitement Recalled at Petroleum Center

The Titusville Herald notes a dampened Pioneer Men’s Picnic at Petroleum Center. Attendees from Cory and Detroit. few old-timers joined after rain stalled events and concessions. A planned program was halted as attendance fell.

Petroleum Center P. E. Whittessy C. H. Holden P. Willams Cory P. le Whnttesey Detroit Pionsar Nil Wien BE. Ricketts Titus Illo Herald JaWay Tven

Ill Justice Echoes In Illinois Primary Inquiry

Chicago July 24 Senate Primary Investigation Committee cites key Illinois figures in a probe over campaign fundraising for the million dollar primary. Thomas W Cunningham refuses to answer Am now faced with contempt risks as Reed warns the Philadelphia witness. The panel seeks full donor disclosure from Samuel Tasull Allen Moore Robert Crowe Charles Barrett and others amid prior refusals.

Federal Building Chicago Reed Senate Thomas W. Cunningham Philadelphia United States Senate Willian S. Ware Pennsylvania Republica Cunningham Ben Golder Dory Harry F. Sinclair Illinois Samuel Tasull Allen Moore Frank L. Smith Smith Robert E. Crows Crowe-Barrett Cook County Charles W. Barrett Coleader Jo Did Wisticks Moore

KIWANIANS HEAR HAWAIIAN TALK

Mrs Bess Heath Olmstead spoke on Hawaiian customs and life at the Nayamslub One Jo yell meeting. She shared instructive notes on island conditions from her residence there. J C Diston announced his resignation as he plans to leave the city and was granted a transfer to the Pittsburgh club.

Nayamslub Hawaii Bess Heath Olmstead Olmstead Hawaian J. C. Diston Pittsburght

Youth Shot in Pittsburgh During Auto Incident

Louis Zimbeck, 19, a miner from Pittsburgh Coal Company near Soon Run, was shot in the neck and shoulder during an early morning incident on a Stueberville street while adjusting a horn on his automobile. Thorup Saliday, his 20s companion, was also involved.

Pittsburgh Louis Zimbeck Pittsburgh Coal Company Thorup Saliday

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United Pros Miame Iuniticaya Ly A Lang Airdnde Nessun Catholic Church United Preas Intercivic Organization Vic Donahey Carl Stuter Jacobson Mra. E. Whittlesey Mra G.ff Holden Jersey Richard Child Marion Howard Lakewood
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