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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1926
Page
3
Day Evening Journal published daily except Sunday in Corry Pennsylvania. Arthur Colegroy is publisher. Entered at the port office on second class mail matter. By mail 95.00 per year, by carrier three cents per copy fifteen cents per week. Advertising rates available on request.
A pessimistic view by some writers contrasts with optimism that the second quarter may exceed the first and the year end could top last year. Forecasters note a cool spring delaying some activity, with questions about a potential summer slump and the impact of weather on trade and income.
A National Forest in California faces severe fires from causes including lightning and careless campfires. A large blaze two miles wide and three miles long threatens valuable timber and life. Officials urge vigilance and fire prevention as summer arrives.
The rectory of the Mole Rosary church at Mahanoy Plane was destroyed by a deliberately started blaze early this morning. The Rev. PJ Fleming and two other residents escaped in night clothing. Loss is about 40000 dollars. Three cars were observed near the rectory. one fled after the oven parts ignited, while a third was abandoned when the driver flooded the engine with gas. Several suspects are being investigated.
A brief note from June 15 1906 records the first consigument of rail fory the Corry and Columbus street railway visiting the city today. The entry reflects early urban transit interest and local railway activity from two decades prior.
Report from Washington dated July 1 recounts Thurman Dillard, described as a negro, accosted after failing to halt for a patrolman. Patrolman Charles England shot him as he attempted to flee near Northwest Street. Dillard remained in serious condition. The item also notes unrelated local league umpire prospects and regional political updates.
The article notes that wool dyeing from vegetable dyes has long been practiced in Scotland with mills and weavers relying on traditional methods. It highlights that dyeing is traditionally done by women, passed down through generations by word of mouth.
Two men died and heavy property damage occurred as a severe storm ripped through Lancaster Pennsylvania. Rev Anford Lambis 00 and William man were killed instantly when a lightning bolt struck the dam where they waited for the storm to pass.
In Dunkirk on June 15 a watercraft was chased off Silver Creek. Sam Andersin and Plavile Newton of West Trvaty were captured with a rum seizure valued at hundreds of dollars. Captain G Ware led the pursuit, taking the men to Bullalis for federal custody after a short chase.
A Franklin man was seriously hurt Monday morning when a derrick fell on a property he was working on. Foster was struck by a pole as crews prepared to remove the derrick, and he was rushed to a nearby home for medical care with a deep head wound.
Erie county treasurer Alan H. Maclean announces a public tax sale starting Monday at 10 o clock, with around 1200 pieces of property to be sold. Notices were sent to last known owners and posted on remaining parcels as deputies, led by Sheriff Tom Sterrett, proceed with the foreclosure drive and about 200 properties disposed of so far.
A correction notes average speeds of smaller birds fall from 25 to 23 miles per hour. Researchers cite study data showing faster and slower birds vary by species.
The Tacna Arica plebiscite is deemed impracticable and will be abandoned after a Medjertiary meeting. General Willan Bassiter, succeeding General Pershing, declared the plebiscite impossible to guarantee a fair vote, prompting postponement and withdrawal by Lassiter and the commission’s lone remaining member after a tense vote. The commission plans to meet to dictate its affairs.
London reports Premier Baldwin proposing an extra hour of work in mines as a temporary measure during the coal dispute. He says the cabinet favors longer hours over wage cuts and that the Miners Federation secretary notes miners would not agree to extended hours without changes.
A report from a local party notes Potige halted a gathering and confiscated half a barrel of beer. Darrel and others faced the interruption as authorities moved to restrain further drinking. The incident underscores enforcement at social events in the area.
George Hasler Johnson, 28, aims to walk from Chicago to New York on a waterOnly diet, averaging about 2 quarts daily. He nears Pittsburgh Beaver Falls after a long grind, claiming to feel fine with no weariness as he approaches the target distance.
In Wichita Kansas today the wheat harvest began as a migratory army of harvest hands toiled across western Kansas fields. Transient labor recruited from Chicago and Kansas City arrived by train and freight to join local workers, while hoboes rode rails to find wages and work on the crops.
Kane automobile event details describe a collision near St Marys with a Chevrolet touring car owned by Deville Hiner and Olive Cruft and Ernest B. Sweet as passenger. A Maxwell driven by an unnamed man allegedly caused the crash after failing to control intoxicated driving. Totnsoptiarg officials will consider the case. Kane officers will attend.
A vintage advertisement touts Rinerald Oil as a penetrating antiseptic that relieves bunion and corn pain. It claims rapid swelling reduction and shriveling of corns with repeated applications, guaranteed by a pen name Alldenegist and dispensed at many drugstores.
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