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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a youth saving program and a right to tick. Mentions SH 15 Wayne INT GE, Irish, and a 50c price. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a municipal or community notice about savings and a marking action.
The article reports U.S. efforts to appeal Teapot Dome oil reserve cases to the Supreme Court after Judge Kennedy ruled in favor of the government’s main positions. It notes government counsel expecting immediate appeals and outlines ongoing legal questions over presidential authority and the transfer of oil reserve administration.
Olive Miles, a young mother, was convicted of manslaughter for the slaying of her four week old baby. She was sentenced by Judge Menninger to serve two and a half to five years in the Western Penitentiary after arraignment.
Defense attorneys argue to save Shepherd as they contest murder charges in the case of Hilly McClintock. Witnesses claim typhoid germs were used in a plot to murder Young Madincock, while others say no germs were seen at the lab.
Summer School will open at the Junior High School building Monday at 8 00 am and expected attendance exceeds 150 with 50 plus students already registering in junior and senior high groups. Superintendent Hemstr ek notes summer courses aid early promotions reduce class congestion and offer economic benefits for pupils and taxpayers.
Secretary Patterson of the Jerry Motor Club announces a Safety First film at the Grand Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday evenings showing traffic handling and pedestrian safety. Jon Koford arrived from St Catherine's Ontario to spend the weekend with family.
Five masked gunmen halted the Duffy Silk Co payroll near Buffalo shortly after 1 p.m. They struck the paymaster and four assistants, beating a guard, and escaped with 900 dollars. A volley from a guarding truck failed to stop them as they fled.
Oslo reports growing official desire for Roald Amundsen to return after salvaging the plane that carried him and his party to Spitsbergen. Lincoln Ellsworth receives national applause as a co leader and backer, praised by Norway's Aftenposten as a savior of the expedition.
Five Maryland National Guardsmen defeated five regular army pilots in a two squadron air duel at a major meet near Baltimore. 15,000 spectators watched as the guardsmen received a moving cup from Major Chipman, Baltimore, marking an upset victory in the competition.
Bandits robed Ferndale State Bank this morning forcing a cashier to open the vault. They escaped with about $7,800 after threatening staff, the crime unfolding in Ferndale. Local authorities seek leads as the investigation continues.
Charless M. Merrow of 126 East South Street enters the contest for First Ward alderman against incumbent TL Gordian who seeks reelection. Merrow, from Conneaut Ohio, formerly police chief and deputy, arrives after a long service in law enforcement. Other candidates have filed but only Merrow and Gordon have formally announced.
Corry residents report Mrs. George Nolsinger of Fifth Street is the principal heir to an estate estimated between 300 000 and 500 000 dollars left by a deceased sister in St Pais. She is said to be the only next of kin and the family awaits settlement with no final figures.
The city plans a restrained Independence Day with minimal events. Firecrackers may mark the holiday, business and industry likely suspend, and speculation centers on a Labor Day observance and September plans. Residents with autos consider nearby summer resorts for celebration.
Mrs Charles Drake aged 29 was found dead in a second floor bedroom by her husband Teharles Drake a teamster for J S Squires. Death appeared due to heart trouble after she had been feeling unwell for some time. Survived by husband and three children ages seven and under. Prayer services at the family home on Mound Street and at Lewville Church followed by interment at Lowy Cemetery.
A five year old girl died in Albany New York after her dress caught fire while attempting to give powder with a match. Her mother and a neighbor were burned trying to help and carry her to the house.
Corry's 1925 school census is expected to show fewer children required for attendance as vacated houses hint at a drop from last year’s enrollment. Enumerators J Sheen and Mrs Cora G Smith lead the count across wards with about a week to complete.
Moe Eb Shoop left this morning for a Warren visit on business to discuss local matters and opportunities with regional contacts.
The funeral train bearing Robert M La Follette's body neared Madison after travel from Garret Indiana. The governor will lie in state in the Wisconsin State Capitol rotunda and be buried beside his parents at Forest Hill cemetery after services Monday. His sons Robert and Phillip stood vigil beside the casket as the journey concluded.
Paris reports the Procurer General plans to file charges against Communist Deputies Doriot and Mary for aiding the enemy and diverting sanitary documents to the Rif. Premier Painleve will present the alleged Communist role in the Moroccan campaign to the Chamber of Deputies, seeking their removal and possible proceedings.
Dr Eckener, pilot of the ZRG, says the Amundsen Ellsworth flight proved polar goals are reachable by dirigible. He notes the need for airships in polar observation and contrasts a direct air route with the dirigible’s methodical cruise for scientific data.
MacMillan ships depart from Wiscasset Maine for a Arctic expedition with the Bowdoin and other craft in a state farewell. Nearly 25 000 visitors lined the harbor as Governor Brewster and officials saw the flotilla off with planes to Bly and a parade of boats.
Jhune 20 Vrane V Rupp, a foreman at the Brigue Springs utility station, was electrocuted by a 73,200 volt live wire. Firemen found him dead after responding to an alarm at the Trindle Springs unit. He was to host a reunion tomorrow for his twenty fifth anniversary.
Washington reports the appointment of RH Sams as acting prohibition director for New Jersey. Sams succeeds Adrian Chamber who resigned effective July 1. The move was announced by the prohibition agency.
A listing of radio features across multiple stations including WNEW New York WOR Philadelphia WIP Philadelphia WL Bart Dune KDKA East Pittsburgh and WOAW Omaha. Programs span 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern daylight time with bands and musical quads featured.
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