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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1924
Page
1
A Linden village murder spree leaves three killed including Mr and Mrs Thorax Whalley and Mrs Mabel Mommy while an earlier 1922 Kimball case is tied to the same perpetrator. Local authorities flood the region as residents fear the killer may strike again. The investigation widens as the motive and identity remain unclear amid a tense search.
March 12 report from Thulapelpha details a major Philadelphia blaze that damaged the Philadelphia and Reading line, destroying an elevator on Pennsylvania Avenue and Twentieth Street. The incident injured forty firefighters as crews battled the flames and traffic disruptions ensued. No statement on damage figures or cause was provided.
A Tidewater area report notes a 100 barrel per day well found at a depth around 100 feet near Tideouts. The discovery follows prior drilling by Charles Carnahan and colleagues as geologists test a new concept in the drone field. Production prospects and field longevity are discussed amid cautious optimism.
Erie and Corty county tax collectors will be compelled to provide surety bonds this year. The court house announced a decision on bond amounts, basing rates on 40 percent of tax duplicates. Last year the commissioner allowed personal bonds, but most chose surety bonds due to increased premiums from bonding companies.
A federal official warns that counterfeit twenty dollar bills flood Philadelphia and surrounding barley areas. The alert, from Willan Hl. Houghton, notes the issue signals widespread forgery and urges vigilance amid routine business chatter and a upcoming Board of Education session.
Samuel E. Duff was appointed receiver for Phoenix Iron Works of Meadville by Judge Thien. The company, with assets of 2.1 million and liabilities of 230 thousand as of December 31, 1923, faces a receivership to conserve assets while contracts on its books may be completed profitably. John D. Sayer of New York filed the petition, joined by company officers.
The auto show is set to open Thursday evening at the State Armory with doors at 7. A formal charge was announced today. Attendance is expected to be large for opening night despite limited access earlier in the day.
Officer Henry Maenel will take Jacob Rosenfeld, a paroled inmate, back to the State Hospital at St Binghamton New York tomorrow morning. Rosenfeld was picked up Monday afternoon in North Central area after a disturbance was reported.
The Daugherty Investigating Committee will hold its first open session this afternoon with Senator Brookhart presiding. The public meeting aims to hear testimony while lawmakers consider the probe’s next steps and timeline.
Excavation for the new junior high school is well under way on a site near Match Hailing on Weight street, with officials hoping to complete by September for occupancy. The building will be south of the intersection of Boa and Wright streets, housing Domestic Sciences quarters and a cafeteria, with the Livermore property retained for campus use.
Washington March 12 The House adopted the Garrett resolution for a full investigation of charges that congressmen improperly accepted money. Republican Leader Longworth failed to delay action as the motion to send the measure to the Rules Committee was defeated 197 to 13. The resolution then passed by viva voce vote. Yesterday the House refused to require Attorney General Daugherty to name the members and the charges involved.
Relief Corps hosts a community gathering as county officials outline a 1924 road improvement plan. About $800000 will fund eight road projects from Midleton to Edinboro and other routes, with $400000 in new bonds and $490000 upcoming. Bids for $400000 bond sale to be opened April 7. Additional roads to be completed from prior bond issues. Community events include AR and WAC gatherings and plans for Appomattox Day observances.
Taylor, left handed artist, creates the popular Nom'n Pop comic strip in a stew journal. The piece features Mut Tus’s immortias fame and the Caynie family characters including Mom's Pop, Chick, Amy and Dot. The page Turn 10: page M invites readers to follow the curtain family adventures.
Numerous complaints have been raised about panhandling on the streets and in businesses. A writer observed a man posing as an asthma victim to solicit money, a practice seen as a growing swindle. Citizens and merchants urge authorities to stamp out panhandling and the so called hobo camp in the Municipal building basement, which residents call parasitic and damaging to the community.
Washington March 12 Albert B Fall pressed E B McLean about a $100000 loan and Teapot Dome links. McLean testified he never knew Harry Sinclair or L A Doheny or speculated in their stock, saying the loan was separate and he suffered a Pure Oil loss. He portrayed the telegrams as personal and unrelated to the investigation, underscoring his views on naval reserve leasing questions.
Chicago March 12 Mrs Bella Brown Overbeck Gaertner 25 divorcee was held as the murder of Walter Ry Law 28 a car salesman was investigated. Law lay dead in her car with three bullet wounds to the head a pistol and bottle were at his feet. Gaertner said she had been with Law all evening he feared assailants she saw blood on his face fled home and did not hear any shots nor explain the blood on his face
Cleveland March 12 bank bandits trapped a safe at the Sayinyy and Loan Company. Clayton Webb, manager, was freed after safe experts spent frantic 40 minutes opening the steel chamber. Police squads tracked the city as ten robbers fled with about $8,000. J. P. Burkhart remains in San City on bustage.
Listings from WCAP WEAF WIZ and others note eight p m to midnight broadcasts across major stations. Highlights include Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pols debut on WDAF Kansas City and a concert by the Associated Music Club of Kansas City. Dr Donald B McMittas benefit broadcast in Chicago and an Arctic explorer program on WHAM Cleveland appear in the dense schedule.
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