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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists prices and offerings including mentions of May dates and buyers. It hints at a sales context with various items, suggesting a catalog or advertisement style. Names, dates, and exact items are unclear, but the fragment implies pricing and comparison among suppliers.
British authorities report grave riots spreading to other cities as crowds clash with Chinese demonstrators. Foreigners flee to safety while a general strike tightens control of the foreign settlement. warnings are issued and measures to protect expatriates are discussed in London and Washington.
United Press Philadelphia reports Joseph Ward, 40, is dying in hospital after a locomotive struck him in front of Incomotive station. Passengers saw Ward’s limp body, efforts to save him failed.
The Antler hotel owner Cachivas, jailed under insolvency law, was released without paying fines amid a county jail purge. Police and officials pursue a broader probe into prisoner releases and bootlegger leniency, with continued coverage anticipated on page 6.
New York June 24 The Delaware and Hudson board approved leasing the Ruffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad for 96 years in a deal that would yield a five percent net dividend of six million dollars. The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg directors already approved the lease on May 1 and stockholders of the D and H are expected to approve within the next month.
United Press reports a dispute between Commander Donald MacMillan and Secretary Wilbur over carrying naval radio gear for the polar expedition. Wilbur orders the expedition to discard wireless equipment and threatens naval support. A destroyer pursues the Peary expedition ship as the journey to Sidney, 8.5, begins.
A car traveling toward the city near Booth Center street was badly burned after a fire truck’s lines burst and sprayed fuel, destroying the vehicle. An additional youth and two female friends were said to be occupants, with the blaze likely started by a backfire. The time was about 10:30 last night.
Mrs Eta Hind Mes Rhode Rota of Shippensburg was jailed in Cumberland County Jail today for failing to pay personal taxes for two years and for refusing to allow their husbands to pay.
A morning ceremony at St Thomas church united Miss Helen Bluer and Mr. Leo Mulderick with Rev. ME Tracey officiating. The bride wore pink georgette and carried Shylde roses. bridesmaid Maud Vetter wore pink and white georgette. The couple plans a Canada trip then residence at 60 Marion Street. Relatives traveled from Buffalo New York City Oil City and Canada to attend.
United Press reports Justice John Ford acknowledged a new permissible course of conduct for a divorced man in the Symington case. The judge noted changing social norms and said a young woman's conduct alone may not prove divorce grounds, in a trial that has drawn sensational testimony of alleged misconduct with the defendant.
Local preparations for a Defense Day demonstration were curtailed. The Pennsylvania National Guard may join the mobilization at the State Armory, with Company A personnel currently without uniforms and no parade planned.
Dr William Curtis Farabee, 60, renowned anthropologist and one of the world’s greatest scientists, died in a Washington hospital. He explored South America, studied arthropology at Harvard, and served as curator of the University of Pennsylvania Museum. He endured illness after an expedition into the Amazon region and underwent multiple blood transfusions.
Seren Ruth Crocker of North Warren Pennsylvania died in Corry Hospital Tuesday morning from shock after an operation. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Crocker and sister of Mrs G A Seigle. The body was taken to her home in North Warren.
A jewelry store in New Mok was robbed of gems valued near 160000 dollars. Police reported a daytime break in at the Mark Selden store on Broadway near its street. The thief tied up three workers and escaped with diamonds and other gems.
C M Howard, promoted from sergeant to first lieutenant in Company A after eight years with the unit. His path included from private to lieutenant, following Lieut Clifford Miller’s resignation. Harrisburg action on the commission is awaited, with Kamps likely to retain Company A and Howard to serve as assistant unit officer.
Erie June 23 rumors say Mayor Williams plans to demote four veteran officers of the police department to patrolman. The list includes August Meisler Frank J Garr Kbweki and David A Doyle amid talk of broader retraining. Mrs Norton and son Donald moved from Erie to Cleveland.
Investigation into a gang of counterfeiters extending into western Pennsylvania and western New York led to the arrest of Joseph Ggntheni of North East. He was taken into custody in Buffalo as authorities probe the spread of 1.45 and 20 dollar notes in tourist areas along main highways. The arrest signals a major step in rounding up one of the area's largest counterfeiting gangs in years.
State troopers and police scour western Pennsylvania for Christina Woods 13 and Aida Lister 11 who vanished after attending a carnival in Arnold. Authorities fear kidnapping and guard roads near Lower Burrell Township as the search expands with H A Woods and Constable Walker leading the effort.
President and Mrs Coolidge arrived at White Court in Swampscott for their summer vacation aboard a special train docking at 8 am in Salem. Marines commanded by Lt. Edgar Allan Poe stood guard as Mrs Coolidge greeted by host Mrs Stearns. The couple planned a day at Red Gables with the usual friendly welcome and orchids presented to Mrs Coolidge.
Corry Chamber of Commerce members from Meadville will meet at 8 PM in the Municipal Building on Thursday to discuss the retailers division and organize further actions. Attendees are urged to attend, with daylight saving time in effect.
City officials warn residents to pay overdue city taxes quickly as penalties take effect July 1. Many property owners have already settled assessments while others face possible penalties if payments are delayed.
Jurors near verdict as State and defense complete closing arguments in the William A Shepherd murder case. Prosecutor George B Gorman led with two hours of remarks urging gallows for the accused. defense lawyers William Scott Stewart and W W O’Brien prepared rebuttals to follow. Judge will rule on timing as jurors deliberate on whether Shepherd killed his foster son Billy McClintock or faces life imprisonment.
Casper Heider, a Toesdelver employee, was badly burned Monday evening at a high tension line when a fuse blew and village lights failed. Heider climbed the tower to replace the fuse without throwing the switch and touched live parts, falling to the platform and sustaining severe burns. Attorney Dent Fuller Smith reports daily in Union City.
A scrambled listing shows multiple stations and programs across New York Chicago Denver Washington and Philadelphia. Highlights include George Burrenell conducting Little Symphony Orchestra at 10 p.m. and Mendelssohn via daylight broadcast, with other sound features on KOA WKAP WOO and WGAP.
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