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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1926

Page

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Bitter state primaries loom as school board meets in Harrisburg

Corry school board plans a special session Tuesday to address the fair grounds dispute and library matters. Miss Haff Johns of the state library staff visits, outlining approved policies. The board also considers the Campsie land purchase and contract adjustments with the Wright estate, awaiting full attendance and a normal vote.

Rome Haff Johns Stite Churealy Harrisburg Miss Johns Woug's Club Glsq Tristees Corry Pubic Library Héfnrn Mucinis Boyd Carly Arcangenune James Wright Campbell Eatin Mor Keppel Leon Shin Galls Shomibers Corry Schonla

Vares Entrance In Senate Fight Presages War

A three cornered field emerges in Pennsylvania as candidates vie for the U S Senate seat. William S Vare declares and opposition lines form with Governor William C. Smith and others looming in the Harrisburg race. Endorsements from party figures and debates over Prohibition frame the contest as Republicans balance moderation with enforcement.

Vare Senate

State Springs a surprise in Marshall case

Philadelphia, March 13. Anna Mayr Dietrieh, whose murder Peavie Marshall and chiropractor Tover faced, testified as Miss Warren via surprise witness. A dancing teacher Edward Geagan and dancing lessons two months before the slaying were detailed, with Dietrich reportedly planning to attend a dance with Nathaniel Warfell.

United Press Philadelphia Anna Mayr Dietrieh Peavie 1 Marshall Tover 4A Miss Warren Shayys Gringnis Miss Dietrich Miss Tietrich Nathaniel War

Mother and four children die in Simpson fire near Kane

A fire at a Simpson home near Kane killed Mrs Samuel Towner, 44, and four of her seven children John 12 Leonard 10 Clinton 6 and George 2. The father escaped by leaping from a second floor window with a broken arm and aided his wife to save three children. All five survivors were hospitalized with severe burns.

United Press Kane Simpson Here Samuel Towner John Léonard Clinton George Ann

Padlock Provision Upheld In State Saloon Case

In Pittsburgh Pa March the Mestatis Supreme court today upheld the constitutionality of the padlock provision. Chief Justice Robertson Afosche A seres handed down the decision in upholding the Devisinn of the Common Pleas court enjoining the saloons of William J Artz and Anthony M Dist. The ruling aims to close about 400 saloons statewide.

Puttsburgh Mestatis Supreme Court Paillosle Snsernet Tigre Robertson Afosche Asker Common Pleas Court William J. Artz Anthiy M

Fox Ranch and Fur Farm to be Developed Near Raleigh

Lyons and Tassel plan a large fur bearing operation on about 120 acres along Palambus Avenue Raleigh. The venture aims to house foxes and muskrats with a fence of sixty acres for fur bearing animals while work proceeds over a year or more. Neighbors and residents await details as developers push the project forward.

Ing Ld Pier Palambus Raleigh van ‘Thesell Thie Itt Warty Fysas Ainlow City Amii Messrs. Lynas Agi Pinslley Lake Pier Farm Fem

DRYS Leading in Corry Referendum Poll Says Prohibition Support Grows

In Corry the dry vote lead appears strong as supporters of the Volstead act push for prohibition. Reports cite active campaigning and a large turnout with local organizers and speakers urging enactment while officials prepare for final tallies and potential postpoll updates.

Corry Aleit Jornal Sas Rey Furs Tailors Yestontay Dryscomilitetublie Dadlay Cleveland

Bell plans to deny local phone rate increase still in effect

The journal reports that Bell will maintain current rates and deny a planned tariff rise. Manager Millen states the Mutual Company lines across Erie area communities face no change, while the public service commission outlines extended rate options under the system. The article notes multi party and two party line plans with specific charges and extensions, and cautions against imminent rate jumps despite rumors.

Corry Chion Mutual S Nii John 2 Millen Teconedudate Raths Fem Lwinius Vorwil Hell Erie Notress Phbile Service Commission Corey Fairview North East Girard Abd Lali Lee Millon the Morting Morty Atler

Clement Seeks Lieutenant Governor Nomination

Clement of Sunbury former commander of the Pennsuty Nanlynn Guard, and head of the 58th Division, filed to run as a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. The announcement notes his bid and filing for the office.

United Press Mwarrisborg Gevjeral Charles M Clement Sunbury Pennsuty Vant Nanlynn Guard First Hgmim Bsth

Fear Crises In Flooding This Week In Two Towns

Residents of two towns fear a flood crisis this week as expectations rise that water will move downriver within days. Local officials warn of possible property damage and urge precaution while authorities monitor river levels and storm activity.

Fee Pany Fesuia Sivay

Sniper Slayer Goes On Trial In Omaha Today

Louis Clark alias Frank Carter faces trial on double murder charges in Omaha. The state seeks the death penalty while Clark pleads insanity, with defense arguing sanity despite alienist pronouncements. The case centers on the 22 caliber revolver killings of Dr. N D Seatlys and William McDeavitt and features a contested sanity plea amid high court expectations.

Nebraska City United Press Mama Neby Mirch Onaha Louis Clark Frank Carter Seatlys William McDeavitt Clark Hils John N. Baldwin Baliwin de Pote

Murphy Sues Day Officers in Erie Lawsuits

Erie March 16 United Press reports attorney Hidwvsrr MM filed lawsuits for Murphy seeking 26000 damages against arrest and Miltralment. The action names Thomas J Mavagaugh former Pittsburgh police lieutenant and two agents Bock and Brut, with Murphy and dry field forces in Pennsylvania cited in the suits.

United Preas Erie Cpell Murphe Erie Thomas J Mavagaugh Pittsburgh Jouler Pennsyvana Wo J Murphy Bock Brut Murphy Hunr T Ie Dry Agents

Alabama Town Terrorized by Bandit Gang Raid

A bank raid and town assault unfold in Wartzelle Alabama as five bandits rob Farmers and Merchants Bank, seize hostages, blast the bank’s safe with a time lock, injure a dentist and a police chief, and fire on homes and stores while citizens remain under threat. Several captives are reported, with chaos and panic across the town as night agent Hywel Huey is captured and authorities struggle to respond.

United Press Wartzelle Ala Berine Little Son Robbins Artelle Lee Wicims Polit Aor Hywel Huey Ventural Purth Johny Johnson Bank Yaurt Esshler Farmers and Merchants Bank Ahey Louind

Watson Appoints Successor in Lackawanna County

Harrisburg March 15 Favernor Pinchot appoints Ver t L. Watson to the Common Pleas bench of Lackawanna county to succeed the late Jude Edwards.

Sweden to Quit Council for Poland Seat Change

Geneva March 13 The League of Nations debate centers on a plan requiring Sweden to resign from the council and Poland to gain a permanent seat. Belgium's Premier Vandervelde notes the council awaits Stockholm's word while Sweden actions aim to settle the dispute and admit France and create a permanent Polish seat. Poland would back Sweden's resignation while opposing further enlargement.

United Press Geneva League of Nay Stembers Las Vey Sellen Dhe Poland Vandervelde Belgium Stockholm Sweden Puland Swedlan Ger Polat Swerten Germany Enine

Indictment of 112 from St cities in East for federal prohibition violations

Cleveland March 15. One hundred twelve persons from eastern cities were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of violating federal prohibition. The case is described as the largest indictment in U S history, per United States Attorney A E Bemsteen.

United Press Cleveland St Cities United States Grand Feders Comet Federal A. E. Bemsteen

Train wreck in Costa Rica kills hundreds

A Costa Rican excursion train carrying hundreds of natives to a fiesta wrecked on the Pacific coast Sunday. Initial reports say 178 killed and 75 injured with relief trains sent from Port Limon. The Ferro Cartil de Costa Rica line serves a remote area seldom visited by tourists.

United Press New York Pacific Costa Rica Advicws United Fruit Company Ferro Cartil Dé

Five Best Radio Features Listed for Tonight

A schedule of tonight’s features across stations WSAL WEAR WOS WDAT and others lists programs including opera The Roles Girl and Irish Program by St Cecelia. It notes times around 8:15 PM Central Eastern and mentions Henry Hadley’s Orchestra and the Ivanhoe Band with Glew Chih in Kansas City.

WSAL Cincinnati Jefferson

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