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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
1
At the Denver convention a grand pageant drew about 20,000 attendees as Rotarians from diverse regions gathered. Leaders including former presidentCandidates and notable figures marched in the spectacle, highlighting the union’s activities and future plans at the event.
A garbled OCR passage references radio features and stations such as WPG Atlantis sy and WGBS New York, mentioning time zones like PM Eastern Daylight and Central Daylight. It loosely describes musical events including Mendelssohn and a Midsummer Night's Dream performance, though many details are unclear.
In Columbus the debate over a new dam continues as backers including the Walton League push to advance the project. Chapter leaders stress the dam's importance to prevent collapse and urge local residents and organizations to support the movement while funding concerns and political opposition loom.
An article discusses a large Catholic congress in Chicago expected to draw about 630000 pilgrims by Sunday and up to 1,000,000 by Monday and Tuesday. It notes anticipated effects on city life, moral issues, and church influence on public affairs.
Swarthmore patrons hear that an upcoming Chautauqua program is assured with Mande Adams and Rath Nugent among cast. James Burke prints permissions for performances, listing planned roles in The Todper and Lull That Off, with The Pistle Minister attached. Continuing notes reference Maude Adams and Winifred Emory in past U S and England productions.
Roy Ramonth Kistler of Warren spoke at the Hotel Corry to Rotary members about loyalty to the flag and soldiers who died defending it. He urged a peaceful, permanent settlement in Europe and praised America as a guiding world nation during a regular weekly gathering. Guests included Allan Obert, Darlyle Phriste, A. MarGrowity, FH Rhorihs, Lawrence Desmond, Merrill Witeos, with Atlee Messenger as accompanist and Leona Keel returning home after visiting OW III for Senior Prom.
Fosdick Fowle, former convict, is recovering from multiple wounds after a late Sunday robbery at the United Cigar store in Hartford. Police apprehended a suspect following a violent incident, with ongoing investigations and pending charges.
Las Vegas June 15 at the Clark County Court House writer Carl Magee of the New Mexico State Tribune faces trial for manslaughter. The trial opens with jury selection to complete a 24 person panel, with 19 already chosen and few obstacles expected. Judge Luis Armijo will rule on peremptory challenges before drawing resumes.
June 4 report states officers faced a mob of hundreds who dragged prisoner Trimus King from custody and hanged him from a tree. Deputy Edward Ringhurst said King struck him earlier. Binghurst remains in serious condition. James Richards delayed in route to Garland for a fishing trip. Mrs J W Mien Telt headed to Tos Angeles via St Louis and other stops.
The State Highway Department awarded the contract for the Waterford Road project on Route 84. Construction estimated at 265,181 dollars. Rae Construction Company secured the bid.
Senator Robinson of Arkansas assails the Republican party for a moral breakdown in public affairs. In a keynote to the Democratic congressional district convention he denounces alleged departmental corruption, calls for return of Democratic power, and cites campaign expenditures.
Reporting from Gary Indiana the blast at a two story Drick Imilding in the industrial district killed eleven workers and left seven injured. Foreman Leslie R Richardson Pontius Malone and several others are named among the dead. Insurance and company officials estimate no property damage but the scene is described as a near total wreck across two blocks.
Trenton New Jersey June 1 A dramatic incident surrounds Dr William Pounds bride Miss Jimie Stiles as a planned wedding is halted by a infantile custody dispute. Local residents and the groom's son Charles Pounds intervene triggering papers seeking his confinement to an asylum.
Senate primary probe reveals William S. Vare admitting endorsements of notes totaling 221000 for campaign needs. He acknowledges signing for Wade Sunlink and George D Groves, with Greenfield partnership notes and family loans influencing Philadelphia based financing.
Mrs Thomas Towner and George escaped unharmed after a car driven by Mrs Downey left their home and tipped over an embankment on Concord Street near Grove. The vehicle landed on its side after hitting a high bank and a small tree, which may have lessened injuries. No serious harm to occupants despite a dramatic near-collision.
New Jersey voters began the state’s primary across 12 districts with low turnout expected in most districts. The strongest contests centered in the first and sixth districts where Republicans clash and in the third and tenth where Democrats are split.
Severe storm wrecks property across Erie and surrounding towns. Lightning struck church steeples, damaged roofs, uprooted dozens of trees, and flooded streets in Hay and Uniontown areas. Cars, homes, and businesses faced extensive losses as hail and wind battered the region late yesterday afternoon and tonight.
Charles Owens of Wilkinsburg met Edward Owens of Pittsburgh when their cars collided head on while driving in opposite directions. The men learned they were not related and not very friendly.
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