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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
1
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Washington joins with powers to place responsibility for Shanghai disorders on Chinese demonstrators while demanding no concessions. The Canton unrest escalates with visual chaos as foreign ships observe from the river and Hong Kong reports clashes near the city. Chinese workers strike disrupts trade in Shanghai as cables continue to flow with reports of turmoil.
Five residents escaped from the Union City residence of E. J. Howland at 1230 North Hage Street when the house burned to the ground. Howland, his wife, son, and daughter-in-law fled with little more than the clothing on their backs. Extensive repairs were underway prior to the blaze. The fire damaged or destroyed most furniture and contents valued at about $5,000. Insurance coverage reportedly being sought.
United Press dispatch from Boston states that continued improvement is reported in the morning bulletin on the condition of Secretary of War Weeks, who is convalescing from an operation performed at Massachusetts General Hospital a week ago yesterday.
Radio listings detail varied performances including American Modern Miro Concert with symphony and organ in Philadelphia at 8:30 PM Eastern, Haskell Tsuitite Night in Kansas City at 8:00 PM Central, and a Minstral Show in Denver at 10:00 PM Mountain. Multiple stations including WEAF New York, WOAP, WEAT, and WAR broadcast the programs with noted violin and Marine Band appearances in regional schedules.
London June 5 United Press says an allied note to German Chancellor Hitler outlines Germany must prove intent to rectify Versailles armament failures. It cites nonmilitary security, peacetime conversion of factories, surplus war material, army organization under the high command, and regulating recruiting and training.
E Knopf and FG Chapman, prominent Warren men, bought from P Northrop of Pasadena a 127 1 2 acre oil lease in Glade township near Jackson venue extension. The lease holds 60 or more wells potential in two sands 60 feet apart. They plan immediate extensive drilling. The deal ranks as one of the era’s major local oil transactions.
Organization of city retailers through a more active association under the Chamber of Commerce will be attempted at a meeting of retail members at 8 o clock daylight saving time tonight. Secretary F England urged every Chamber of Commerce member retailer to attend as several vital matters for merchants will be considered at what is expected to be a well attended meeting.
United Press reports a search effort for Captain Amundsen and his team as base ships Pura and Hobby prepare to probe the Arctic edge along Amundsen Bay. The Farm captain notes his crate cannot enter the pack and warns that air reconnaissance over the ice is dangerous. The Norwegian Aero Club discusses plane protection for another vessel north of Spitsbergen.
Harmony Four will broadcast from Celéran Park in Jamestown with Roy Larson joining as pianist. The 9 pm eastern show will relay to Jamestown via WOCL with orchestral numbers and solos by Cook and Weir featuring titles like Somewhere in Dreamland and A Little Close Harmony.
Class Day was observed at the High School with a program of exercises at 180 o'clock. Faculty presented Milon L. Bown with a smoking stand, Miss Titus received remembrance, and Mr Terrill was given a silver pencil. The moving up exercises featured the Senior Class prophecy and plans for the graduating class. The baccalaureate services and commencement are scheduled for Sunday and Tuesday evenings respectively. Alumni reunion and reception were planned for Wednesday evening with Mrs Motchskide visiting from Union City.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce endorses the new Corry Hotel and explains delays in securing a site and title. Residents contributed $215000 though only $135000 was paid, and calls on the Chamber to aid in collecting delinquent subscriptions to complete the project. The letter defends directors against criticism and urges Chamber support.
A hearing in Pittsburgh will set engineers and assessors to value the company’s physical properties. The process aims to inform the commission’s decision on a fair return for investors of Peoples Natural Gas Company and reflect the impact on customers.
Local interest centers on Cleveland resident George W Stone and reformer Grew tied to a scandalhead affidavit about an obscene mimeographed sheet. Detective questioning led to acquittal, while Jane Doe was named in the affidavit and Edwin Gee Stone allegedly offered money to influence actions.
A Corry era article notes rapid adaptation to daylight saving time as the nation shifts clocks forward. Reports from Pennsylvania Gazette say offices will adjust, while business offices and notices follow the new schedule.
The Amkenstraw Valley Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its first meeting of the year at Mrs Stetina J Parkhurst home on East South Street with eighteen members present. Mrs Adelaide R Day read the Congress report, as Miss Frank Love Jam could not attend. Elk Valley Chapter of Girard hosts Play Day on June 18 with invitations extended to the local chapter. close of business praised cooperative efforts and the new regent received the gavel.
The Keystone Construction Company opened a portion of Main Street from BR Ry tracks to Shady Avenue with the full stretch of road being upgraded. Host Nin Street between Avenue A and Shady Avenue was opened for traffic. Project progress aims to complete the improvement by July, with hopes to finish the Smith street affix around that time.
A large crowd gathered at St Thomas church hall for a charity card party last evening. Miss M Growler Rex Desipsey Frank Burkhards and Miss Mary Sullivan won honors while James Sullivan sang selections during refreshments. Proceeds boosted church funds amid a lively, well attended event. Mes William Myers and Mrs Mathews returned from Omaha City after attending the Children's Aid Convention.
Hotter than usual as heat waves grip cities from New York to Philadelphia. Prostrations rise with humidity, strike risks seen in Pittsburgh, St Louis, and other spots. Officials warn three days of oppressive heat with no relief in sight.
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