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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
1
William Cullen, a well known Ajax plant mechanic, died after a bursting carborundum wheel struck him near the head. Another worker was slightly injured as the wheel exploded during operations.
A Pittsburgh division of the Pennsylvanian railway with line work at the Rouseville crossing left two workers badly hurt. Gailinger and Gus Kellogg suffered injuries while a third man escaped serious harm as the wreckage trapped a loader against a coal tipple. Hospital reports list Guilinger in critical condition with the other man improving. authorities kept details limited as crews worked to clear the scene.
Alton Dilnwr, aged unknown, of Meadville, was found to have died suddenly this morning at his home on Kennedy Street. He is survived by his wife, one son Ray Damon, and one daughter Mrs Vy Haggerts, all of Meadville, with services to be held at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Internal disputes and mixed support delay the election for tax collector. City officials debate competence of the incumbent Gordon as the preferred choice, citing past performance and potential savings. The upcoming meeting aims to resolve who should fill the post amid a heated local power struggle.
Uniontown report says Antonin Zadel 27 of Gray's taindling died in a blaze that claimed his wife and infant daughter. Witnesses say the mother protected the child in her arms as flames engulfed them. the baby survived in her embrace. The tragedy occurred late at night with authorities noting the mother died at the scene and the infant was saved.
Police pursue Burke and Perkins linked to a theater safe break in Shinglehouse. They allegedly drove a stolen car from Randolph, selling the loot for over $200, and may be connected to a similar heist in the county as investigators trace the fugitives toward Warren and nearby towns.
Rome reports the Pope opposes fixing Easter date as church leaders discuss calendar reform. A Geneva commission imagines a 13 month year with 28 days each to standardize Easter, potentially shifting celebrations away from April.
Berlin correspondent reports fear of a Polish counter revolution backed by the Catholic church and General Haller amid rumors of imminent disorder as troops move toward Posen.
The Merchants Division chair, Mr Smith, called a Thursday meeting to discuss a Labor Day observance in the city. He urged starting a fitting celebration and said merchants and others should participate, with sales events and a date to be set if approved.
John Malone, 11, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Malone of Ridge Street, narrowly escaped injury after stepping into East Main Street and was hit by a car driven by William Lombard about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. He suffered a scalp wound and a head gash, was treated at Corry Hospital, and later returned home.
Washington June 30. The Washington Express wreck near Gray Station Pennsylvania on June 16 killed 10 and injured 82. Investigators from the Interstate Commerce Commission say the disaster was caused by Engineer Scotty Gordon's failure to control the train and heed signals.
In Oil City Pennsylvania on June 30 two girls died when their rowboat overturned in the Allegheny River. A third girl swam to shore. The deceased were Jane Forsythe 14 Clara Beal 16 and Mary Dotterer 14 who escaped. A nearby woman witness helped Mary but could not save the others.
A string of earthquakes since Saturday night jolted the eastern Mediterranean, Europe, and the Dutch East Indies, causing heavy damage and over 70 deaths including many Europeans. Padang and Pasirayang reported most fatalities as tremors rattled houses, windows, and chimneys.
Train crew escaped unharmed after a freight wreck near Prospect on the Buffalo Pittsburgh division. Locomotive and seven cars left the rails while entering a siding. Main line blocked for hours. derailment injured Phedore Bradley of Spartansburg, who fell from a ladder and sustained arm and shoulder injuries.
James Ro Callahan of Wilmington Delaware faces a September 1 grand jury on assault with intent to kill and felonious assault after a failed attempt to rob the United Cigar store at Ninth and State. A hearing before Alderman Alberstadt revealed a struggle with the clerk Fosdick Fowle, who was wounded in the leg. the assailant fled toward Seventh Street as a police officer pursued.
Three Massachusetts officials boarded a plane to Houston to bring Charles Ponzi to face a severe ten year prison sentence as a common and notorious thief. The case prompted a tense exchange with Ponzi who refused to be deported and warned he would fight back as officers pursued him.
Erie man Anderson, 20, held by police on suspicion of setting a disabled child’s bed ablaze last night. Authorities say he returned home intoxicated and forced entry to the apartment, with smoke discovered by nurse Sophie Sternquist as Anderson fled. The child was rescued by the nurse.
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