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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1924
Page
2
A chaotic oil inquiry unfolds as the secret service chief is summoned while trials loom this week. The report details arrests and fines tied to a fund, with officials from Washington and Massachusetts debating government roles and upcoming legislative steps on security bonuses for veterans.
State police are active at Warren pursuing two bandits connected to the Sharon murder. The scene involves a residence and a reported entry attempt, with officers seen on duty responding to a chaotic incident as investigators search for suspects amid a tense investigation.
Four men and a woman were charged after a police raid on a house on North Wealtree Saturday night. Huled by Chief Dunkie, the operation targeted alleged disorderly conduct and liquor violations. Four suspects, DiVille Rewler, Francs Mc Nye, Grace Hingham, and Helen Me Nulty, appeared before Police Magistrate Porter for arraignment.
The Corry Council presents the Ist Wance event tonight at the Stave Arm in Columbus. Residents are invited to a lively evening with banners and decorations as doors open at 8 30. Dancing runs from 9 until midnight with music and sociable activities.
The Re Rev Theodore P Thurston bishop of Oklahoma will preach at Emmanuel Church on Tuesday evening at 7 30. He is invited to address the Rotary Club during the week. Junior class will pre meet Penrod at the High School auditorium. On Ash Wednesday the Litany auditorium hosts a play. The New York event links to the missionary offering with expected strong attendance.
Fragmented OCR notes claim installation of protection devices along a major rail corridor. Mentions a 20th Century Limited wreck and sensors or control systems to prevent future crashes. Lacks clear dates or places but references New York Central and planned spring installation of a traffic control system.
Twelve fishermen from Donkin Boat and Fishing Club escaped a spill on the Ike near the port yesterday as ice opened to a 100 foot gap. They were fishing with nook and lines when a sudden ice breach endangered them before shoreward rescue.
March 1 report from Postadelphia notes Butler will arm a thousand firemen and police to quell a crime wave after weekend patrols. He warns of the riot act as residents face renewed public order efforts and city officials vow a crackdown to restore safety amid rising concern.
Pearl 1 Drubenspeck of Mansfield Ohio will appear as a witness before the federate and jury today in Buffalo as part of the government's case. Reverend Frederick HM Johnson pastor of Pilgrim Church Mansfield is jailed in Brick County for failure to post bail on white slavery charges.
City Commission members meet in the council chambers tonight for a routine session at the Municipal Building. The agenda includes several items. community interest is high as residents anticipate discussion on local issues.
Word has been received that iH A Friedman died in Cleveland Ohio on Sure day night He was a prominent merchant at Franklin Pa and was well known in this city He is survived by his wife formerly Misa Anna Cohen of this city and three children
Warhington March 3 The oil scandal makes it necessary for united government to adopt common honesty says former Secretary of the Navy Daniels in a United Press interview He cites loss of public confidence and urges both parties to cleanse the system from within or by outside pressure He predicts a new spirit at the Democratic convention and warns against choosing old style politicians as party leaders
New Lexington reports a fatal house fire claiming the lives of Nellie and Rinkly Tracey, ages 3 and 6. Roy Tracey, husband and father, sustained burns and is said to be dying after attempting to ignite the blaze with gasoline and oil. He reportedly jumped into a creek to try to extinguish the flames.
A March 10 to 14 schedule offers tax assistance in Corry for income tax payers. A representative from the Internal Revenue Bureau will be in the city at the federal building to help filers with their returns during the period.
The fragment asks who served as the first pastor at St Mowing church, but no verifiable historical details are provided in the text. Further archival evidence is needed to identify the founder pastor and the church’s early leadership.
The aged narrator born in 1860 on the Tuscarora Reservation recalls life before white contact, recounting tribal lineage, mixing with settlers, and the belief that pure bloodlines persisted among some families. Printup, a resident of Philadelphia, cites local memories and an elder’s account about early relations with the Haudenosaunee and the evolution of dominance across bands.
The Senate committee tasked to investigate Attorney General Daugherty's handling of the Justice Department met to map its inquiry. Daugherty through counsel urged the probe be conducted as a court trial with subpoenas for defense witnesses, while some senators questioned scope and authority.
Mrs Winifred Miller Bates entertained recently in honor of Miss Nana Truesdell formerly of Corry announcing her engagement to Mr Cornell of Wadabury on December 24 1972. Mr Cornell a graduate of Allegheny College is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Mrs Cornell has been active in musical circles in Erie where she has resided for the past three years. Mr and Mrs Fomel reside at 710 Cherry St Erie.
Senator Couzens of Michigan will press for a Senate investigation into the Internal Revenue Bureau administration. A special committee would conduct the inquiry focusing on tax refunds totaling 226 million since 1917 and audit controls, with reports due tomorrow. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets Wednesday at 7:80 in the Aoriory and urges pledges in.
Mrs Elizabeth R Culbertson a longtime Crawford County clubwoman and suffrage advocate will oppose Milt Shreve for Congress in the Erie Crawford district Prohibitionists from Erie Meadville Enon City Enonboro Corry and North Mansfield attended a Cambridge Springs conference where petitions were circulated and Culbertson announced she would enter the primaries on the dry ticket Her record includes steering Alice Bentley to the assembly and active political campaigning County Commissioner Charles Davis attended the meeting as a Republican Prohibition ally
Mrs Asa G Candler wife of Coca Cola heir faced disorderly house charges in Atlanta police court. The case against Mrs Candler was dismissed after W J Stoddard admitted responsibility for liquor found at the apartment with G W Keeling who also faced charges but was released. A $800 bond set for Keeling and held for state court. A special meeting of Carry Circle 140 PHC will be held at 562 East Wayne Street with Mrs Marguerite Fields hosting.
Glenn Chase aged 2 was struck in the abdomen by a heavy timber released from a saw at the Union City hat factory of Harry Lyons. He died in Corry Hospital shortly after 4 PM yesterday. Survived by his wife, four children, and several siblings.
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