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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1925
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references Frederick Street and York Line pavement repairs Sewer work bids are noted with figures and a sale price of 1.00. It mentions the City Engineer and payment amounts. The text is incomplete but indicates a municipal bidding or sale notice related to paving and sewers.
Cheyenne March 16 Government appeal in the Teapot Dome suit faced a new setback as Judge Kennedy sustained the defense objection to records and statements linking Athere Hy Mall to the Mammoth Oil Company dispute. The ruling kept alive questions about admissibility and future steps in the fraud and conspiracy charge.
Authorities in Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania search for Mrs. Hisse Conley 20 and her seven year old son Buster who vanished at Morgantown West Virginia while en route from Barberton Ohio to Pittsburgh. Husband Walter Conley reported they were together at the railroad station and disappeared after he left to visit a barber shop. Mrs Conley carried more than 1000 in cash when she vanished.
Daily rundown of radio features with station call letters and times. WAM Cleveland presents an organ recital. WIAW Cincinnati and 4228 P.M. Central tasks. Star Oxford lines up trombonists. KGO Oakland airs Pacific Educational Program. WEAF New York and WCAS Pittsburgh schedule evening shows. WOO Philadelphia, WOAP Washington, WIAR Providence, WEE Boston list 9 PM Eastern Gypsy String Group broadcast.
United Press reports in Chicago that four witnesses were summoned to testify as a bounty jury considers the death of Filly McClintock. William D Shepherd, foster father to McClintock, may face formal murder charges as the case centers on a $1,600,000 estate with Taabelle Pope as the other beneficiary.
Harrisburg announces charters issued to three county businesses. The Band Trucking Company of the city receives a general transportation charter with 15000 capital. incorporators are Robert E. Brown William S. Houghton and Earl F. Brown. The Breeze Publishing Company of North Ease? with 15000 capital for printing and publishing. incorporators Vale Green Tule? Dugan and J. Sellere. Penn Public Motor Transport Company approved with 5000 capital to own and operate motor vehicles. incorporators include J. Dugan and R. Sellere.
A damaged Ford driven by James Dennis on First Avenue skidded on slippery pavement and jumped the curb in front of Lindsley drug store. The front end was badly damaged, a wheel torn off, and the vehicle was smashed. Dennis escaped with minor injuries. Later, Prof. A Von Wasserman, inventor of the Winstermind lod test, died in Berlin after a brief illness.
Franklin Pa March 10 a two year old boy named Jack York was struck by a train while playing on a trestle near Trinkeyville north of Oil City. The engineer stopped the train just as the pilot struck him. He was fatally injured and rushed to Oil City hospital where little hope remains for his recovery.
East Main street saw a near disaster when Frank Bliss of East Frederick Street and Lawrence Burch of East South Street collided at the Pennsylvania avenue intersection. Both drivers escaped with minor shocks as their cars, a Jordan roadster and a Ford, suffered heavy damage. A settlement was reported between the parties.
Prince George, youngest son of King George, underwent an operation for removal of his thissile. His condition was described as satisfactory by London reports on March 16.
Chaos spreads as thousands idle in Europe amid strikes in Germany Italy France Greece and Mexico. Rail, textile and metal workers press wage demands. Sweden Greece and Mexico report lockouts and tramway disputes. France faces school protests tied to religious teaching conflicts.
March 16 Washington officials say a further tax cut of 300 million may come next year, but future relief looks unlikely as expenditures rise. Republican leaders Green and Madden warn that even with current surpluses, drastic economy will not avert higher costs, and any 1925 tax act depends on year end analyses.
The Junior Class presents The Charm School a farce comedy at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening directed by Miss Storrs. Cast includes David Ketner Jack Baker Richard Powers James Lewis Merle Sample Lyle Durham Rebecca MacKensie Dorothy Williams Elisabeth Martin Louis Tinnell and others. Advance ticket sales are strong with reserved seats at Gonara's. An expected large audience will attend tomorrow night. Donald Nantes left Whig morning for business in Altoona and other places.
The last day for filing federal income tax returns is today. Returns mailed by midnight will meet the law's delay provisions after this Sunday deadline. The Bureau of Internal Revenue announced the extension due to the holiday falling on Sunday.
Cory lodge plans a gala Thursday night to celebrate the burning of the Gund and pay off the club home debts on North Center street. The event features initiations, a banquet, and a lengthy program with Meadville Lodge, music, addresses, and a song program led by Charles Keating as toastmaster.
Gov. Pinchot awaiting further word from California on the appointment of Becht's successor as Pennsylvania state superintendent. California official Wood says he does not plan to leave California with snipers in the rear. Illness delays final action. retirement bill pending in legislature. possible recess appointment if delay extends past adjournment.
Terrisburg March 18 The 1925 legislative session moves toward final action this week with the dry bill set for House action Wednesday and the Senate to dispose of the appropriation dispute. The impeachment Berky case report, sectarian institution funding, and the 25 million forestry loan clash also loom. Predictions say impeachment may go four to three against.
Washington March 16 The Senate again rejected Charles Beecher Warren for attorney general, signaling a likely recess appointment fight amid a clash between President Coolidge and the Senate over cabinet selection. The 45 to 1 vote followed four hours of debate, with Warren’s nomination having lingered for two months amid partisan wrangling and procedural delays.
Arrangements are under way for the Northwestern Pennsylvania Arts Association annual meeting to be held in the city on Saturday April 4. Delegates from northwestern Pennsylvania are expected. The High School building will host morning and afternoon sessions with dinner at the Presbyterian church dining hall. Fay Daley, secretary, plans the program and ALE Hemstead, superintendent of schools, is president of the association.
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