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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1925
Page
1
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In a chaotic courtroom scene in Hong Kong, Shepherd vigorously denies all charges amid a sensational national security frame. Witnesses recount threats of violence as the trial unfolds, with accusations tied to a murder plot and alleged bioweapon germ theories.
Washington June 28 The railroad battles in Congress center on two plans for Pennsylvania. The Van Sweringen brothers push for federal approval of their 1000 mile line while Harriman interests back a Chicago New York Pittsburgh route. Hearings resumed with minority stockholders seeking scrutiny of Van Sweringen finances as the commission weighs both schemes and possible mergers.
A Erie Rotary Club member delivered an entertaining address at the club’s meeting held at the Hotel Phar. The speaker, identified as P. S. Brown of Pittsburgh, acted as agent and helped the group enjoy the session with his remarks.
Reported auto crash on Marina street left Mr Rays P Rroricl angie ehitay and My Finirick with injuries. Vehicles collided in an occidental area near Canterville Sunday. both drivers sustained unspecified but serious injuries and were hospitalized.
Washington June 23 The body of Senator Idwin Ladd of North Baker who died in Baltimore yesterday will be placed in a vault until Mrs Ladd can travel to North Dakota for the final interment. Family plans are tentative and subject to change.
Washington June 23 The Treasury Secretary disclosed a plan to reorganize the Federal Prohibition Administration effective August 1 creating two districts led by a prohibition administrator with enforcement and executive responsibilities. The plan aims for economy and efficiency with qualified staff. District No 4 will cover western and central Pennsylvania with headquarters in Pittsburgh.
Citizens fill Municipal building as Seymour outlines plan to establish a County Scout Council for Erie County. The council will supervise scout work across towns including Erie, Corry, Union City, North East, Girard, Albion, and Portland, with two full time Scout executives, one in Erie and one covering other areas. A meeting will plan next steps and formalize organization with local support rising enthusiasm for permanent scouting in Corry.
United Prose reports John A Bell a Pittsburgh milliner and politician loaned thousands to state leaders before three banks in the region closed An investigation into Carnegie Trust Company shows both Bells personal loans and political leaders notes borrowing from the bank amid coal industry stagnation Officials note the trust company was strained by liabilities tied to the coal sector and Bell's Carnegie Coal Company bonds valued in the thousands.
Hitchcock, described as mentally deranged, is jailed in Wesleyville awaiting a hearing before Justice Morrison on a charge of assault and battery. Patrolman Lesh reports Mrs Margaret Hovey of Belle Valley was beaten and nearly rendered insensible. Hitchcock faces potential transfer to Warren Hospital after a county jail hold.
White Plains June 28 A Supreme Court injunction bars religious instruction in Mount Vernon public schools. Justice Leeper sought a permanent injunction against the school board and the action follows clashes in Morroccan debate at the Chamber session. The decision says public schools may not substitute religious instruction for regular teaching. A prior House dispute over Premise Privilege and charges of anti Communist warfare preceded the ruling.
Paris dispatch from United Press notes Marshal Joffre’s throat ailment at his Versailles area home is slight and not alarming. He is not confined to bed and remains at home under care.
President Coolidge announces a fiscal surplus of about 500 million dollars over the next two years and proposes tax cuts. He says government expenditures should be kept within 375 million and continues his push for drastic economy. He will spend a two month vacation at Swamrosevit Mass and leave Washington by special train.
Jeannette Pa June 23 August Hippehen 25 of Punxsutawney was killed in Dead Man's Cut after stepping onto a 30 foot embankment and hitting his head on a railroad track. He had been arguing with several men at their boarding house before the incident. The group dispersed as Hippeben ran toward the tracks, tripped in the darkness and fell.
Telegram from Franke Harwood announced the end of a search for Warner and Webster Harwood, sons of New York figures, who had run away days earlier, with both returning to New York after being located in Toledo, Ohio.
One man died and four were injured early today when a freight train collided with two runaway freight cars on a Susquehanna grade at Smiths Mills near Here. The deceased is Joseph Cornetti of Paterson New Jersey, 25. Injured engineers Praile Kitchcart Edward Pitsworth Karl Pretton and Peter Prenton are from Ogdensburg Hackensack Butler Jersey City Fremont New Jersey Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Paris reports the cabinet approved government measures to carry out the London agreement provisions for French evacuation of the Ruhr starting soon. Evacuation under the treaty was scheduled, with France having evacuated in parts previously, though central Ruhr remains under Allied control.
Guardsmen will receive mail via airplane during the annual encampment at Mount Gretna. Lieut G. B. Marris will pilot the flight with stops at Kane, Grove City, Butler, and Corry. mail pickup at all cities. The trip covers nearly the entire 172nd regiment area and follows last year’s inaugural air mail run.
Lawrence Purpura of West Pleasant Street was bitten on the right arm by a German police dog owned by Charles Racke yesterday afternoon. The boy, playing with others near the Journal building, ran for a baseball. the dog pursued and bit him, tearing a gash between the elbow and shoulder. He received medical attention and no serious injuries are expected.
In the Cape Breton Colliery district unrest escalates as mine depredations resume despite military and police measures. The Old No T mine site burned, the No Holmine station raided, collieries at New Waterford hit with thefts, and a fire at Aberdeen banking spur is extinguished. Royal Canadian Horse Artillery strengthens garrisons with about 300 troops in mining centers.
Attention of Corry motorists to the oiling of the road between the tannery and Spring Creek today. Drivers should avoid this stretch to prevent oil splatter on vehicles. Travel conditions will improve later in the week.
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