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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
1
Thieves tunneled into a theatre during a religious gathering and stole about $225,000 in cash from a safe after forcing entry and disabling alarms. Police tracked a wheelbarrow and vehicle tracks to the scene while investigators questioned staff and reviewed security measures.
A scanned schedule lists radio features across WIP Philadelphia WNYC New York WEW Cincinnati and KDA East Pittsburgh. Entries include daytime and evening programs with meters and times such as 308, 20 and 422, plus concert and chorus segments.
Charles Gates wins honors for initial entry as Lovell’s Fiddler leads a field of old time dancers. The event features performers like Alice Tubbs and J.W. Flaherty with payments noted and prizes in gold.
A June report from Washington outlines a five year building program with an $85,000,000 appropriation led by Grace DIT. The plan includes naval projects tied to the Treadment Coolidge era and maturing mural stir amid budget debates.
In a Chicago courtroom on June 24 Marty Durkin smiled as prosecutors and defense pressed to seat a jury for his murder trial of a federal agent and a policeman.
A local case before the supreme court centers on property owners along a city street required to share costs of resurfacing. The dispute, raised by landlords and tenants, involves who pays and the method of repayment as hearings proceed with legal representation from Rodney A Merum and others.
The Journal announces an old time fiddlers contest at the Armory on Saturday night June 26 with local entrants to perform in a lively community event.
Gordon, tax collector for the Bound of education district, submitted his resignation to Maude Baynes and the board, effective July 1. Speculation centers on a successor, with F E Westley named as a likely candidate, while exoneration terms for Gordon linger before the finance committee and solicitor Kincaid.
Lloyd S. Poms of the U S Department of Agriculture told Advertising Clubs of the World in Philadelphia that cooperative marketing of farm products boosts farmer income. He cited the movement as a key modern development and noted postwar mood improvements among farmers while stressing government not engineering its rise.
W. J. Mellon of Pittsburgh chaired a gathering with Republican leaders from the state seeking a platform for John S. Fisher's gubernatorial bid. Eric B. Wood of Pittsburgh joined Mellon and was expected to be named chairman of the party's executive committee.
A former bank president in McKean County pleaded guilty to federal embezzlement involving about $16,000. He faced 10 counts and agreed to restitution. Judge involved ruled on the plea and potential sentencing considerations.
A Washington report details the inquiry into the Pepper Fisher appointment of Pitts burg police chief. Witnesses discuss political pressure to secure votes and the role of Mayor Chas. Klinehark in offering the post to Walsh, while Walsh claims he was chosen by officials without clear process.
Thirteen crew members of the schooner Pabmioush are believed drowned when the vessel burned off Sable Island. Captain Eric Carley and eight crew members were rescued and later landed on Sable Island. The Timouth, owned by United Fisheries Co. of Gloucester, reported the fire started by gasoline explosion on the deck.
Senator Reed of Missouri denounces the Dawes plan and the Haugen measure in closing debate on the Dawes McNary Haugen farm bill. He calls Hoover and Dawes “rotten” and condemns wartime farm regulations as an outrage on a free people.
Two fugitives hid in the vicinity after breaking from a jail cell at the Little Valley facility. They reportedly fled around midnight, stealing a car and heading toward Warren, with authorities pursuing their movements and describing the incident as a desertion of the prison.
Tietnifive members of the Kuwait Chuly and Erie Kiwanis members welcomed guests at a weekly luncheon in Erie. RW Shepard spoke on Kiwanis aims supporting education, scholarships, and high school programs. The club promoted a college fund and supported high school plays while planning future fundraising.
Today's New York market shows steady demand for high grade rails amid cash inflows to dividend paying stocks. Canaikan Pacific hits new high since 1919 with notable gains for Atchison C&O liner Nickel Plate and other rail shares as investors seek solid الأسهم.
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