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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
1
An advisory committee of prominent capitalists proposed a new air service line using a large dirigible to carry 40 passengers. The plan aims to connect New York with Newark Jersey City and intermediate hubs via Trentum Camden and Philadelphia, outlining routes and governance.
A listing of radio features across stations WGY WCCO WDAF and others. Schedule details show times in Eastern Central and local zones. The fragment lists orchestral programs and conductors with unclear program names.
United Mine Workers president Lewis warned in a statement that anthracite operators show no intent to settle before the present contract expires. He said no progress has been made and accused operators of refusing to yield, avoiding arbitration, and using old wage dispute rhetoric while negotiations continue.
United Press reports in San Francisco that Edwin R. Sentt, inventor, plans a mid Pacific test of a weapon dubbed the death stroke. He claims the device can reproduce lightning and render war impossible at range up to 20 miles. He criticizes officialdom and asserts future power depends on demonstrating the machine’s capabilities.
United States Secret Service agents arrested Klion alias Killy alias Kenly in Tampa on charges of threatening to kill President Coolidge. Officials say he led a band of anarchists and menaced John D. Rockefeller Henry Ford and Thomas Edison. The pursuit spanned many months across several states.
Members of St Monts Gutheras Church will leave Saturday afternoon at 1 30 for Candolohta Suake for their annual summer outing. All members invited and those with cars asked to furnish same. A supper will be served and there will be heating, visitation, and diversions to make the day enjoyable.
A Ford, stored overnight in a local garage by a smuggler, was traced to a North Springfield owner. Highway patrol traced ownership and the owner requested the car be held for a few days while documents are clarified. Local police were informed of the forgotten location.
Mrs. Nobile told police she paid 400 to murderer her husband after he allegedly annoyed their daughter. She cited life insurance and marriage disputes as motives. Andrew Capo fired the fatal shot. Capo and Salvio were arrested, with Salvio serving as a witness.
In New Haven on July 31 Loretta Barger a fifteen year old awaiting trial on delinquency drank poison in court causing a scene. She collapsed and was taken to Grace Hospital where she was not expected to survive. Her mother fainted and the court was suspended as she was aided. The girl had been arrested the previous night with a man in a vacant house.
The quake shock was recorded afar by prophet Rafiaele Bendan di in Bo'clock last night. He had foretold a Hemor at month end and predicted an August Mediterranean quake.
Preliminary hearing before Alderman Vana Boswell binds Joseph Gray and Miss Branton over for the September term on manslaughter counts after evidence showed Gray’s car traveled 30 to 50 mph and struck the Buick carrying Mrs Charlie Meyer and Miss Amill, who died. Bonds set at 5000 each. other charges of aggravated assault and failing to stop were dismissed for lack of evidence.
Relatives and friends of Company A guardsmen are invited to send mail to Mt Gretna via air plane. Mail must reach Journal office by 9 o'clock Saturday morning and will be dispatched at 1 PM by air, with service open to all relatives and friends of guardsmen aboard the plane.
Chicago, July, launches a broad crime crackdown after the Drake hotel robbery and clerk murder. State and city leaders vow speedy trials, with indictments against three bandits and promises of extra judges and prosecutors to curb delays. Also noted are social notes on visitors Miss Snyder and Miss Bonsteel.
Railroad authorities pursue leads after a robbery at the Erie station in Columbus. Loot reportedly farm implements. A local resident formerly under suspicion has been cleared. Investigators say searches found no evidence. arrests may follow as the case continues.
Ellsworth voices eagerness for a fresh polar expedition with Captain Amundsen. He remains in New York in good health and plans to announce future plans after Amundsen's expected arrival in October. The Predrike VIT is en route to New York.
A 19 year old Anna Beach of Wedside II was killed in New York when an automobile struck the motorcycle she rode with her fiancé. The car was driven by Charles Frey, whose wife sued last spring for $100,000 for alienation of affections. Frey was released on bail on a homicide charge.
United Press reports more than 1200 bootleggers admitted guilt during four days of fire sale fines led by U S Attorney Emory A Buckner. Pleas totaled 1207 with fines of 80 to 100 dollars each and 7970 dollars collected. Women accounted for nearly a quarter of violators.
Funeral services for the commoner William Jennings Bryan begin at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church with hymns and prayers. The ceremony proceeds to Arlington for burial on a knoll overlooking the Potomac, attended by diplomats and officials. The service includes scripture readings, prayers, a sermon, benediction, and taps, followed by songs and a brief grave service. Florence Damon returns home after a Spring Creek visit. Lily Henry and Nellie Titus are mentioned in local social notes.
Harrisburg July 31 Governor Pinchot moves to remove James Henn of Philadelphia from the Public Service Commission and appoints Clyde L King secretary of state and finance to push new policy. King, described as the administration’s efficiency expert, would steer the commission toward self acting on utility matters and pursuing faster reforms.
The 1925 paving project advances with brick laid on West Praterick Street and most work finished by Keystone Demolition Co. Concrete foundations are done on West Congress and Wright streets while East Frederick is pouring. Delays due to brick supply and final stretch hold progress.
London July 1 The Exchange Telegraph Melbourne correspondent reports a U S plane on a reconnaissance mission during a visit of the American fleet failed to pull out and dived into Hobson's Bay. The pilot and mechanic were rescued. Sailors of the visiting fleet are being lionized for their conduct and some are being entertained in private homes as well.
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