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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
Washington March reports a grand inaugural ball with more than 4,000 attendees including President and Mrs. Dawes amid elaborate decorations. Governors officials and diplomatic guests filled the event as social leaders and notable spouses arrived in formal attire.
A large attendance greeted the opening of the Elson Art Exhibit at the Junior High School yesterday. About two hundred pictures, including world famous masterpieces, were on display in both afternoon and evening sessions. The exhibit continues today and Friday afternoon with performances by the High School choir and soloists. Funds from the exhibit will fund new pictures for the junior high.
A public gathering at the Presbyterian church in Erie on Monday evening March 6 features Dr. Harry Bueton Hoyd retiring as minister. Hoyd will deliver an inspirational address. The event, organized by the Corey Ministerial Association, aims to benefit all interested in church work. All are invited.
A conference is called for Monday evening to press the State Department of Highways for early improvements on the Spartansburg road between Corsy and Spar tanebuns and Riceville Corner. The Corry Motor Club backs the plan and has named delegates. The road is on the original primary system and seeks the $90,000,000 enabling act to fund paving and provide direct routes to Titusville Oil City and southward, boosting commerce and easy access for residents and travelers to Chautauqua Lake.
The strike in Congress exposed gaps in most of the President’s program. About twenty recommendations from Mr Cooke aim to guide a short session of the Eighth Congress with possible action next December or a special session. Only major items left are a postal bill boosting postal workers’ pay and revenues and a pay raise for Congress.
Trial of the Dennistown scandal draws mass attention in London involving Gen. Sir John Steven Cowans once quartermaster general of Britain in World War I. Mrs Dennistoun names the general as the man she lived with to aid her husband's career, amid claims of loaned money and extortion plots.
New York March 6 The American Locomotive Company directors declare an extra dividend of 10 dollars on common stock and a quarterly dividend of 8 dollars per share on a new entitlements basis. The extra dividend will be paid in four equal installments of 60 dollars each.
The inaugural address of Vice President Dawes draws criticism in a special Senate session led by Dawes chair. Senators Reed and Ashurst press procedural questions, noting interruptions and disputed oath administration as they discuss the address and its reception.
President Coolidge’s new cabinet, except for Attorney General designation, is sworn in with Frank B. Kellogg taking the State Department oath at 9:30 a.m. as Charles Evans Hughes steps down. William M. Jardine becomes Agriculture Secretary succeeding Howard M. Gore, while Charles Warren’s nomination as Attorney General awaits Senate confirmation amid opposition in the special session.
Lady Ruth Rebekah Lodge No 241 met last night at the I C O F hall in Columbus. A business session followed by degree practice and refreshments. A card party will be at Mrs N R McGuire’s home Friday evening March 6 to raise funds for an orphan’s home.
A fragmented OCR-identified list shows numerous companies across industries from metals to oil and transportation. Names include American Smelters American T and T Anaconela Canadian Pacific Chicago and Alton Western Chicago Northwestern Shell Union Oil Skelly Studebaker Southern Pacific Texas Corporation Transcontinental Westinghouse and Willys Overland with references to others.
The New Era club at the Presbyterian church voted to adopt a new name the New Era Westminster Guild. The group for young women, organized by the late Mrs. C. E. Woolard, aims to launch missionary efforts and other works under Mrs. Mimi A. Martin. Officers include Gra Crapret Betts president Dorothy Whiteley vice president Lena Merker secretary Gracie Dickson treasurer.
An enjoyable Kiwanis gathering at the Bluebird restaurant drew increased attendance. FH Boyd of Youngstown addressed the group on car service and railroad benefits, with a note on cooperation. H W Ball discussed mattress manufacturing, offering interesting points, and Mrs Lester Strohm sang with accompaniment from Miss Resse Mertiel.
In Washington on March, Senator George Moses of New Hampshire was chosen as president pro tempore by Republican caucus. The full roster of officers including Senator Curtis was reelected, with committee assignments postponed to the next day and no Republican whip ousters among the conference attendees.
The former Chinese emperor Pu Yi, once ruler of millions, nears a fragile state as warlords exploit his weakness. Jae Houan Tung is referenced as a former ruler amid a chaotic political landscape with internal strife and international concerns.
A total of 162 dollars is still needed to revive the Community Nursing Service in the city. Campaign leaders report 1783 dollars subscribed so far, including 500 from city funds. Subscriptions continue, with small gifts noted, and donors may mail checks to E. O. Barnes or D. Warren De Rosay. Public support will be acknowledged in the Journal until the goal is reached.
Rio Dijannisu March 6 Senator Polix Pacheco Brazil’s foreign minister lauds Secretary of State Kellogg and retiring Secretary Hughes in an exclusive interview with United Press. He says Americans now define the continent with one identity and credits Hughes with shaping pro-American policy.
In Washington on March 5 the Dawes proposal to change Senate rules to expedite business drew swift opposition. Leaders from both parties argued dismantling the Senate’s power to block legislation would erode the body’s authority and mirror weaker foreign parliaments. Republican and Democratic leaders, including Curtis and Mos, dismissed the idea as impractical.
Mire Louise Osten, a 79 year old former Corry resident, died at her daughter Mrs Enginger's home in Harrisburg this morning. She is survived by another daughter Mrs J O Tents of Harrisburg. The body will return to Corry Monday for services at 2 PM at Alexander Port Hors Undertaking. Interment will be in the German Lutheran Cemetery.
Report from Cairo via Daily Chronicle says Italian rigs crossed the western border and attacked a Bedouin caravan. Camels were killed or captured. five Malian soldiers were called in after raids near Heng haat by Senussi tribesmen, according to Egyptian sources.
Carry residents may hear international anti alcohol reformer "Pussyfoot" Johnson at First M E Church at 7 48 pm under World League Against Alcoholism. He arrives from Bradford at 2 08 pm and rooms at the Phoenix Hotel. He will discuss the Balkans and the Orient in a free public lecture.
Berlin reports Fritz Ebert first president of the German Republic laid to rest in Heidelberg in a simple ceremony at a mountain cemetery near his birthplace. Crowds observed the funeral as the new campaign era began with plans to seek Reichstag approval for election day.
Largely attended funeral for James H. Whiteley was held at the Tate home on North Tetiter Street with Rev. M. Caster of the United Brethren Church officiating at 3 p.m. Mrs. E. Banks and Birs William Deyo sang, and interment followed in Pine Grove cemetery. pallbearers included R. 3 L VanTustel EE Bush W Judd Henry Hollis C.H. Heath ey F wiles McCray A list of relatives from out of town attended the services from places including Mottville Paw and Phillip Northrup Union City Cam bridge Springs Lingua Spring Creek and others.
General John J. Pershing, fatigued after weeks of travel, remains confined to bed as he delays future engagements in Havana. In London, the Bank of England set its discount rate at five percent.
President Coolidge plans to send a message to the Senate outlining subjects for the special session’s consideration. Senate leaders announced a noon to two pm adjournment to draft the message and prepare for vote on nominations.
Health officer Dunkle stated that chickenpox and mumps are the only contagious diseases on the city list. Scarlet fever cases have largely disappeared with only one or two still under quarantine. About a few cases of chickenpox and two cases of mumps remain quarantined, all described as mild.
A fragmented Radio feature listing shows stations and times across cities including New York Philadelphia Provident Minneapolis St Paul and Davenport. It notes central concert programs and requests for entries with a wide network of stations and callbacks.
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