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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1925
Page
1
Dispatches from Peking and Hong Kong report foreign fear amid anti foreign rioting in China. Hundreds of Chinese are said slain by opposing factions, with foreigners among the threatened, and international diplomats considering protective steps for missionaries and civilians.
A special unit bearing 800 troops from the Royal Canadian Dragoons and 80 horses with 5,000 rounds of ammunition arrives in Cape Breton to quell rioting tied to the ongoing coal strike. Tensions mount as unrest deepens amid the strike.
Arrangements are set for the annual graduation exercises of the Corey Hospital School for Nurses Faw on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Junior High School. Rev J A Martin will give the address and Dr A L Smith will administer the Hippocratic Oath. Larson's orchestra and Harmony Proud will assist, with Mrs G J Kamps singing. Invocation by Rev M S Ashton and Mrs W W Morraridge to officiate at pin presentation. The graduating class spans 1922 to 1935, including Lulu Ai MacAllister Edythe A Miller and others.
William D. Shepherd fights murder charge as Dr. Amante Rongetti wavers under cross examination. Stewart pressed whether Shepherd asked about typhoid germs and bacteriology, casting doubt on the witness’s certainty. Rongetti conceded uncertainty about the visitor, noting differences in age and timing of the hospital visit.
At the First Avenue crossing a touring car driven by S A Cummings was struck by a westbound freight train after the gates were lowered. Cummings jumped from the car and barely cleared the locomotive as the train slowed to a stop. The auto suffered minor damage while the driver escaped unharmed. Crossing Watchman Morris apparently failed to notice the lowered safety devices.
Children’s Day was observed with splendid exercises in Corry churches yesterday attended by large audiences. Baptists held programs with sixteen graduates, Rev. A. L. Roth presiding. M E and St Pauls Lutheran also ran special services replacing the regular church hours. Presbyterian Sunday School staged a well arranged program featuring a large junior choir. During the year six joined the cradle roll, five moved to primary, and 29 received diplomas for graduation into advanced courses. Baptism was administered to four infants under church leadership. the school shows growth and improvement under Mr Lewis with Dr Wood and Mr Walter Scott assisting.
Fire believed to have started from an oil stove caused about 150 damage to Reid Woodh’s house on East Church Street around 1 30 this afternoon. Flames reached a curtain above the stove and burned toward the rear before the fire department doused the blaze with chemicals. Loss not insured. Visitors from Pittsburgh, Mr and Mrs Josaph Brutecher, were guests of Mrs CG McKinley en route to Bindley Take.
French Premier Painleve declares long Moroccan front will be held and Franco-Spanish collaboration will drive out Rif rebels. He notes imminent offensive, Deu gin command, and equipment support including cannons and rifles, while asserting France will pursue Krim under international law. He travels by air toward Paris after briefing in Rabat.
United Press reports Dr Thomas W Young faces death penalty as prosecutors seek trial for the so called scientific murder of his wife Grace Grogan Young. Police say he confessed to poisoning with gas and posed the body in cement in an abandoned well near his home after her disappearance last February. The district attorney vows to pursue an immediate trial and to indict Young despite an insanity defense.
Dorothy Douglas seven year old granddaughter of Patrolman William Spencer, living near the post office, escaped serious injury when struck by a bolt during a storm. Her right arm burned by a heavy lightning strike while seated on the Spencer porch. barn damage noted but no other injuries. Dr Vi W Graham attended.
Leo Jones, a ten year old boy from S Center Street, remained in critical condition after being struck by Erie train No 7 at the West End crossing Saturday. Reports from Corry Hospital indicate his skull was fractured and internal injuries are feared as doctors hold cautious hope for recovery.
Elizabeth Dikeman granddaughter of Mr and Mrs R C Lonnie of Marion Street has been honored for representing Dunkirk at the summer Chautauqua spelling contest in New York. A victory at Syracuse could send her to the national spelling contest in Washington.
Eleven persons were slightly injured in a Brooklyn crash when a bus bound for Fresh Pond Road from Lari street subway station collided with a heavy motor truck.
Severe electrical storm disrupts the city with lightning strikes and a small fire at the Titus home. Rainfall, though brief, freshened air and offered hope for crops amid a heat wave. Fire alarms were knocked out but crews reported little damage and partial repairs underway downtown.
Hundreds of Civil War veterans attend the GAR state encampment opening in Gil City. Marvin Wight represents Post i GA R at the convention while Be Taft from Oil City accompanies his daughter Miss Nethie Wight. J W Campfke of the Woman's Relief Camps also attends. A. M Breckenridge of Oil City is a leading candidate for next department commander and expected to receive strong support from western veterans.
Mr and Mrs J J Kelly left this morning by motor for a several days trip to the Thousand Islands and other places of interest. They completed the journey by automobile and are expected to return after a short excursion. Meanwhile the Arcade soda fountain and restaurant has installed a modern refriger ator plant in its basement, a Prick Manufacturing Co product from Waynesboro. The new system, praised by inspectors, includes ice making and full facilities for handling foodstuffs in summer, keeping items cool and fresh with the latest equipment.
June 15 Washington reports a formal U S Mexican diplomacy clash after Secretary Kellogg accused Calles of insult and a push for exclusive rights in Mexico. Officials say no diplomatic break is planned, with channels remaining in diplomatic forums. Kellogg returns to the White House aboard the Mayflower with President and generals, amid questions of Mexican policy.
Chicago police conduct the largest citywide roundup to date in a drive against gangsters after a Saturday street fight left two officers wounded. Mayor Dever, State's Attorney Crowe and other officials vow to press on to purge the city of gang violence following the killing of four policemen in the past week.
Fragmented OCR lists several radio programs and stations including WEAF New York WJAR Providence WEE Boston and WWJ Detroit. Mentions standard time daylight time schedules with afternoon and evening slots and a post office event.
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