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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1925

Page

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Fire Chief's Contention Upheld on Hydrant Disruptions

Fire Chief Paulson and Public Safety Commissioner Kelly report hydrants in the city drew foreign material into water lines during tests. Debris clogged nozzles at Welk Pleasant Street and Pirye Avenue, raising concerns over water pressure and fire protection. Water company officials and city authorities vow cooperation to stop vandalism and restore service. Fire officials plan further tests after hydrant flushing to assess lingering contamination and ensure reliable supply for emergencies.

Fontwatione Paulson Oni Ufficiate Sinc Hore Tai Stonen Bo Maine Pautaon Sipprinten- Anne Publie Safety Kelly Welk Plésant Street Pirye Avenue Corry Miulkio Hom West Pleasant Street Water Company Aydeante Expereadt P Wills Ingnese Journal Payson Hubard

Readers in Session Discuss Officers and Stone Mountain

The Readers met with Meg Mary Phelps Monday afternoon. Roll call on Currant Byente preceded officer elections with Mrs Bonotwel chosen President, Mrs Fulp Vice President, Mrs Crook Secretary, and Mrs Cronin Treasurer. Mr Sandburg read and intercut a paper on Stone Mountain, with discussion following. O W Carol of Union City returned home after visiting the city.

Meg Mary Phelps Bonotwel Fulp Crook Cronin Sandburg Moat Stone Mountain Heneviptor Borglenn Smilet Flora Whittlebey

Attempt to parole Cachivas under fire in Erie court

Reports from Erie County detail a push by local business leaders and a ministerial group to parole Cachivas a Victoria Hotel proprietor amid a history of prohibition violations gambling and bootlegging. Opponents cite police records and affidavits showing multiple arrests and argue the parole would reward crime. A petition against parole is to be presented to the court with statements of concern over family welfare and ongoing illegal activity.

Victoria Hotel Danegy Erie County West Coory Cathivas Suizone Cachiyas Molina Prio Phil Defaeger Moline Dhe Cachivad Ita Reeulitd Ilinois Corry Statis Nm Loon Bank Ministerial Association Antler Andy

Body preserved in alcohol found with century old coins

Workmen uncover a jug containing a baby boy’s remains and several coins dating before 1850 while digging for a new building in Glen Cove New York. Dr Fred Bernstein notes the body likely remained in alcohol for over a century.

United Pres Glen Cove Fred Bernstein

Final Rehearsal Ahead of Jamestown Joint Concert

The Corry Choral Society holds its final rehearsal before the March 12 concert at the high school auditorium. Jamestown Symphony Orchestra members travel by special car for their city debut. A banquet for participants and guests follows at the Bluebird restaurant. reserved seats are selling well and a large crowd is expected.

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Three families made homeless by blaze in Duryea

A fire early today in Duryea forced three families from their homes. Five allies were male homeless, one escape blocked by flames, rescued by firemen. Fire- fighting equipment had been out of commission for weeks, prompting assistance from Old Forge.

United Pros Wilkes Barre Duryea Sey|etn Old Forge

New Road Bond Issue Moves Through Legislature

In Harrisburg on March 10 a new 50 million dollar road bond amendment would bring highway indebtedness to 120 million. Senator Buckman introduced the measure. Representative Hess and the House Board chairman pushed the bill in the lower house.

Corry Women Vote To Form Local Women’s Club

An organizing meeting in Corry led to plans for a new Women’s Club with a temporary committee chaired by Mrs De Al Hillstrom. About 200 women are hoped to join, with a kickoff supper on March 23 and a formal organization meeting on March 28 to finalize plans.

Corry Willl Edison Partors Misa Fuller de al Hillstrom OF Cronin Mele Wight J. N. Norton FD. Ketner Mary Condra Mary O'Hare Myrtle Puller C. Barnes Toftali Corry Foreste Corre

Former Corry resident Margaret Shirran dies in Warren

Mrs. Margaret Shirran aged former Corry resident died at home in Warren Monday afternoon after a period of illness. Survived by son F M Shirran and Mr Shirran of Erie, plus a granddaughter Miss Florence Shirran of Erie. Body to be brought to Corry for services at Alexander & Company Undertaking Parlor and St Pauls Lutheran church officiating. Interment in St Pauls Lutheran cemetery.

Margaret Shirr Torry Shire Warren Shirr Cory el Warren Shire of Erie Plorence Shire Corry Alexander & Company William Hall St. Paul's Lutheran Church Offici St Paul's Eaitheran Cemetery

Opportunity Club Elects Officers at March Meeting

The March gathering of the Opportunity Club at Misses Jean and Sarah Machrines on No Center street reelected officers. President Mrs. Claude Price. First Vice President Mrs George Kittleberger. Second Vice President Mrs Wave Perkins. Secretary Mrs Walter Scott. Treasurer Miss Jean MacInnes. Musical numbers entertained, Miss MacInnes served a hors d oeuvre, and Mr John Patterson will entertain members at the April meeting.

Opportunity Club Jean Sarah Machrines Center Street Preent Claude Price Ist George Kittleberger View Wave Perkins Mmeretary Walter Scott Tres Uiren Jean MacInnes F OC. Betts MacInnes John. Patterson

Couzens to Resume Hearings on Monday

The Couzens Senate committee investigating the Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau votes to resume hearings Monday for evidence on whether large corporations dodged taxes. Hearings will be behind closed doors with continuous daily sessions, focusing first on discrepancies in amortization claims by corporations.

Couzens United Press Washington Couzens Senate Internal Revenue Bureau of Te Treasury Whu

Mahle Home Destroyed by Fire on West Smith Street

Fire likely started by defective wiring gutted the Mahle home on West Smith Street, causing $5,000 to $6,000 in damage. Attic blaze spread to the roof. firefighters confined the fire to the frame structure as water damage ruined the lower floors. Fire Chief Paulson sustained arm burns. investigation ongoing. Insurance coverage noted.

HE Mable Smith Street Ames Gremien Moors Furnistore Paulson

Coolidge Approves Expulsion Of Insurgents

Washington authorities back a new expulsion policy for insurgents using a padlock system. U S District Attorney Emory R Buckner leads the plan with support from National Prohibition Commissioner Roy A Havas. The policy, praised by Buckner, aims to spread widely.

Anneu F New York Washington United States Emory R. Buckner Roy A. Havas Hug Buckner

Flat-nosed man sought in Gotham jewel theft

United Press reports New York March 10 a gray haired man with a rat nose is sought after the theft of jewels worth 40000 from Mrs Fay Perkins. The case ties to New Yorks culie re apaches and a possible near-solution to the robbery in her apartment early Monday morning.

United Press New York Fay Perkins

Missing Leipzig music student Helen Reichert found

The body of Helen Reichert of Canton was found in Leipzig center after being reported missing yesterday. Reichert, a 28 year old piano student in Leipzig for the past two and a half years, was last seen in Leipzig before her disappearance March 10.

United Prov Leipsig Germany Theody Helen Reichert Canton

Teapot Dome Case Details Linked to Former Interior Secretary

Federal court in Cheyenne Wyoming heard depositions connecting former Cabinet member Albert B. Fall to Teapot Dome dealings. Harry P. Sinclair and attorney Cal J M W Zegel allegedly discussed lease bids on December 31 1921 and February 3 claiming Government oil drainage avoidance and pipeline benefits. Multiple witnesses, including Henry A Wise and Roy Tallman, testified as depositions were read by Owen J Roberts and George P Hoover.

Federal Court Room Cheyvne Wyo Harry P. Sinclair Cal J M W. Zegel Washington, D Albert B. Fall Three Rivers, N/M Teapot Dome Zevely Owen J. Roberts Sinclair Pall Three Rivers B Eddy Towa Roy Tallman Court of Pull Cheyenne Denver Fall Henry A. Wise New York Roberts George P. Hoover Washington, D.C

Two Judgments Against Corry Lumber Firm

Jamestown March 10 judgments for 935.06 and 85422 were taken by Warren Ross Lumber Company of Jamestown against Haniel Clark & Son of Corry at a special term Supreme Court led by Justice Harley N. Crosby at Paleoner. The Corry firm is in receivership with Van Vinck & Borgar, who won a ruling that a foreign receivership lacks extraterritorial jurisdiction. Ross & Co. had attached May property of the defendant but failed to obtain judgment earlier due to receivership complications.

Jamestown Warren Ross Lumber Company Haniel Clark & Son Corry Supreme Court Harley N. Crosby Paleoner van Vinck & Borgar Ioeal Lumber Company Ross Company

Authors Club Elects Officers At Evening Meeting

An Authors Club session at the Library last night elected officers. President Mrs Mary Whittlesty, Vice President Miss Mary Condra, Secretary Mrs J C Robinson, Treasurer Miss Glen At Grant. Flower committee includes Mrs Burlingam and Mrs Tooke. Two readings on Walter H Powe by Miss Edith Cook and Mrs Allen pleased members. plan for a tureen supper at the closing meeting at Mrs Alin's home.

Authors Club Mary Whittlesty Mary Condra J. C Robinson Glen Grant Flower Committee Burlingam Tooke Walter H. Powe Edith Cook Allen

Sowers Bill Approved in Assembly in Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on March 10, the Sowers bill modifying the Snyder act passed the House by 111 to 56. Sowers defended the measure against police misuse of search warrants and urged alignment with federal acts. Amendments were debated including removing the permit board from Agriculture, with critics calling it a police matter outside Agriculture.

United Press Harrisburg Sowers Armstrong Law and Orden Committee Friends of Enforcement Fred Brerckman Department of Agriculture Agriculture Brenckma

Liquor Conspiracy Foiled At Freeport Distillery

United Fray reports Pittsburgh March 10 prohibition agents thwarted a bootlegging ring planning to loot the A Guick enheimer and Brothers Company distillery at Freeport in a scheme valued around 2 million dollars. Whiskey was found concealed in a warehouse, with several hired men implicated in multiple robberies over four months.

United Pittsburgh A. Guickenheimer, and Brothers Company Freeport Goile Hose

Funeral services for Charles Ripley held locally

Funeral services for Charles W. Ripley, who died at home in Grand Valley Saturday, were held today. The body will be taken to Columbus Wednesday for burial in David Curtis Cemetery. Survived by his wife Alice Butcam Ripley, a son and daughter, and Mrs Macy Walton of Columbus. Ripley had been in poor health for some time and died after pneumonia illness. Mrs CE Shoop returned home this afternoon from a visit in Erie.

Charles W. Rinley Grand Valley Columbus Burfal David Curtis Ripley Alice Butcam Ripley Macy Walton

Five Best Radio Features Contest Listings

A garbled broadcast contest listing shows multiple stations and call signs across cities such as New York Washington Schenectady and Chicago. It mentions memory contest timing and a lecture by Trance af phony, with various station codes and locations scattered through the text.

New York WRC Washington WGY Schenectady WBZ Springfield KDKA Pittsburgh KYW Chicago Wear WPI Philadelphia WSAT Cincinneti WCCO Minneapolie Ste Paul WOG Davenport Cleveland Saal Detroit WIEEL Heston WJAR Providence WCAE Pittburgh WGR Bufo Evecrealyy Bilertainess WEX Red Apple Club Wis CGA Toronto Trance Af Phony

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