This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
1
A fragmented report recounts youths clashing with a foe in a tight street incident. Details are incomplete but indicate a confrontation that ended without clear outcome. Specific names, places, or dates are not discernible in the readable text.
A Corry party on the Perry Highway narrowly escaped serious injury when the Studebaker sedan driven by Walter Bilis left the road to the ditch while attempting a pass. The crash occurred between Waterford and Erie as a car veered into Bilis path. Bilis, Mrs Ellis, Miss Hand, James Malone, and Mrs Ryan were treated at St. Vincent's hospital and released after minor injuries. The damaged car was righted and could be driven home.
J Bellinger owner of Peak Pro plants describes the completed deals for three new facilities to expand production. The plants will produce up to 441 lie per day and ship to New York City as capacity grows. Bellinger will then own and control all mills in the region, Pennsylvania and southwestern New Silk. The rapid expansion reflects the company’s strong growth and favorable market prospects.
The Rockport Lackawanna wreck near Lackawanna track Tuesday claims two more lives. Rev John Tanwn aged 72 and Irene Wilgermein died at hospital. their family continues to mourn as deaths in the incident reach 48. The Wilgermely family also lost members last week, with two patients still in critical condition.
York Pa June report details a fatal blast when a thief triggering a hidden dynamite trap killed a boy. Coroner Zeach heard witness Wilbur Wink 7 and Prank J. Adland named as planter of two sticks in a window area. Investigators describe the device as set to explode upon window opening.
Radio listings show stations in Washington New York Philadelphia Providence Boston Cincinnati Davenport and Oakland with programs including Regular national bureau updates by the burger era, a United States Marine Band station feature, a Me viside Choir anniversary concert, KGO Oakland program at 8 pm Pacific, WRE Washington and WJZ New York evening Navy Band Vesper, and a Kiwanis convention from WCCO Minneapolis.
Chief of Police Dinlae said the stolen auto from William Evans at Bear Lake was found at Wesleyville with two suspects in custody. They were moved to a jail pending Evans's arrival. Mrs Sadie Mead left for Predonia New York to visit her daughter over the coming days.
Hong Kong reports debunk rumors that Japan declared war on South China after the Canton hospital treasurer was assassinated. The foreign office has no information confirming the claim and calls it baseless, while the Japanese embassy says such an eventuality is impossible.
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in the city honored deceased members with morning graveside openings in city cemeteries and a Presbyterian church memorial service last night led by Rev. J A Martin. He spoke on The Needed Spirit of Odd Fellowship focusing on Friendship Love and Truth and the journey toward the three stars guiding members. The event drew wide attendance with M E Church members joining as their pastor was away.
Anthony Gastell about 43 years old dropped dead from heart trouble while engaged in chores on his farm four miles west of Clymer. His body was found near the barn and medical aid could not revive him. He is survived by a wife and five children. Funeral plans set for St Mathias Church. Mrs J B Lynch and daughter Mary Jesu of Youngstown visited. Lynch and son Jack staying with his mother Hannah Lynch.
In Madison Wisconsin crowds of 50 000 gathered to mourn Robert M LaFollette. His bier lay in state at the capitol before a simple burial beside his parents under a large oak. Thousands traveled by train auto and on foot as a procession wound past memories of his rise from poverty to power.
About forty members of the Kiwanis Chi Of this city will journey to Point Chautauqua tonight to join the Jamestown club in an observance of Kiwanis Night. The event accompanies the opening of the Kiwanis International convention at St Paul. A fine program is planned and local Kiwanians look forward to a great time. Rev. W. E. Harlett represents the Corry club at the St Paul convention, “Hyeft for that city Saturday.
Souderton Pa June 22 Janic U Wangey 54 a cigar maker and wife Margaret 82 were killed when their car was struck at a grade crossing by a Reading railroad train. They reportedly waited for one train and ignored a signal for another. officials cite collision damage and fatal impact.
D E Leach, longtime Farry resident and ex Barrow Hardware employee, announces candidacy for City Council. Fred J Weaver seeks re election as Commissioner, Frank M Loveland a prominent candidate for the fire post, as mayoral and council races draw growing interest in a strong party contest.
Dorothy Perkins a Greenwich Village girl age 19 was sentenced to imprisonment for 5 to 15 years for the killing of a guest at her birthday party last February. She appeared with lawyers and three guards as the judge rejected a delay plea and delivered the sentence after a short lecture on the case.
MacMillan Arctic expedition sails up the Maine coast toward Sydney Nova Scotia. The Peary in the lead with Bowdoin as flagship will dock at Sydney harbor where cash will be taken aboard. Commander Donald B. MacMillan left Machias Sunday amid questions over a disputed new continent discovery.
The airplane G.254 carrying Captain Roald Amundsen and Arctic flyers arrives safely at Kings Bay Spitsbergen after a Sunday flight from Fram Strait. Premier Mochrickel and scientists appeal for public contributions to fund further Amundists research. J T Amos and daughter, and Mr and Mrs Moe Venman of Frewsburg N Y await friends in the city.
Chicago June 22 A bacteriologist testified in William Shepherd’s murder trial that preserving deadly typhoid germs for a year and then inoculating Billy McClintock would be practically impossible. Dr John Fischer stated that proper handling stops germs from remaining virulent, aiding the defense against Dr C C Paiman’s confession of an alleged plot. The judge and defense pressed for evidence while witnesses including Luella Rhubell described Shepherd’s interest in bacteriology and his associates’ payments.
Thirty three deaths and many casualties marked the start of summer. Nine killed in Nebraska accidents, nine more and 20 injured in Philadelphia. Five died in storms or drownings in New York City, two fathers killed in a motor crash. Seven drownings reported in Ohio. One man died swimming in the Allegheny River at Freaport, Pennsylvania.
Senator Edwin F. Ladd of North Dakota, a friend of La Follette and a key progressive figure, died in Baltimore after a long illness. Born in Sparks Maine, Ladd served as Kansas and North Dakota educator and regulator before becoming a Republican senator in 1920. He supported reform and led agricultural and food administration roles during World War I and later aligned with La Follette on several policy issues. He leaves a widow. no children were mentioned.
A partially nude woman’s body, appears mutilated, was found this afternoon in an abandoned house in a fashionable Brooklyn section. The face shows cuts, clothing torn, and she seems to have been dead about two weeks. Miss Mary Condis returned home from Titusville yesterday after a visit.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.