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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1926
Page
4
Local manager Max Stahl authorizes groundwork for a new Lyric Theatre near the creek. Plans call for reconfiguring seating from 400 to about 1 600, with a slate of big acts including Paul Robeson. Also notes on area economic posts, patrols, and upcoming local sales and notices.
Progress on the new bridge over Winton Run near the J. W. and P. Howard tannery advances with concrete being poured for abutments. The State Highway Department builds the structure to replace the old frame bridge, widening space and removing dangerous conditions long needing attention, with a temporary detour north of the site during construction.
New York state authorities announced a statewide liquor probe that resulted in 31 arrests. The operation revealed large scale bootlegging, whisky confiscations from warehouses, and connections involving smugglers and corrupt officials. The investigation described a vast illicit network with boats, rails, and covert operations, though many details remain unclear.
Markets listing quiet for flour and lard with steady and firm notes. Sugar and coffee show mixed prices with granulated and No 7 Rio quality noted. Eggs and butter cited with regional white and brown eggs, creamery butter, and early market terms. Long Island poultry activity and live poultry steady with ducks and fowl noted.
A garbled report outlines a proposed conservation move supported by United President in Washington. It references preservation of supplies and a push to modify or ignore posts of several secretaries including Teovet and Work with mentions of Wilbur Jind and Dwight Davis.
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