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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

Page

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Three march calmly to death chamber in Gotham tragedy

The narrative recounts three condemned men in New York State facing execution. Details describe their last moments, the death chamber, and witnesses, including personal notes from morbid rituals, prayers, and final statements as the executions proceed.

Ossining Warhol Morris Siup Ummer New Yorks Hank Remenners Premaw Gordy Marohuil Mirvell Loti

Today’s Five Best Radio Features

Radio listings summarize top segments across stations in a dense notice. Programs include Cleveland features and fashion shows in Portland with WAOW and KGW airings. The jumble references time slots 2 PM 8 PM and daylight saving cues.

Impressive Masonic Installation At State Armory

The Clarence Commandery No. 51 Knights Templar installation at the State Armory drew about 350 attendees from Blue Lodge and nearby commanderies. Eminent Sir Don Delancey presided with elaborate drill, flags, and emblems. Northwest Commandery of Meadville escorted the ceremony. Retiring Commander George S. Peck led planning, praised for exceptional arrangements and effort.

Masonic Featernite i Clarence Knights Templar State Armory Joca Ble Lodge Atinney Templar Glareftee Don . Delancey Meadville Wilton J. Edwards Franklin T. Babbitt Reline J. Follett Frank G. Jones Earl R. Haight Jake Warden Sip G B. Githertson Charles P Paul Wallace Young Melvin J. Parkhurst Albert Corburg Raymond Anderson Sip J Roscoe Teering Blue Lorgé Northwest Commandery No. 25 Pittsburgh Meassville Harry E. Fairley Meadyile Blue Lodge Rathbun Ed Joris George S. Peck Afair Pack Paige

Farm home of George Hall is destroyed

Fire raced through a farm residence owned by George Hall starting from an incubator in the cellar. The blaze rapidly consumed the structure, with temporary loss partly covered by insurance as salvage efforts proceeded.

George Hall

Pole snaps off endangers local lineman escape

A chaotic report describes a pole snapping near Columbus Avenue as a local lineman named Henry Gretzler narrowly escapes injury. Disconnected fragments mention Wess Columbus and a Bell Telephone context amid unclear details and stray names.

Henry Gretzler Columbus Avenue Pinemax Bell Telephone

Request to Enforce Peddling License Law in City

Citizens urge strict enforcement of peddling license rules as many itinerant sellers fail to apply for municipal licenses and operate near shops. Merchants complain of unfair competition and tax burden while visiting peddlers solicit customers, causing disruption and safety concerns. The plea emphasizes protecting local merchants and preventing unauthorized sales in homes and storefronts.

Fragmented OCR converts to study off note

Fragmented text from a newspaper page mentions an exception regarding an arm product and a classification. It references immediate action and mentions the term study off and Verd xt with unclear context. The readable parts indicate notes about product typing and potential classification.

Army Navy officers review four day war maneuvers in Honolulu

Major General John L. Ames and Admiral Robert W. Coontz chaired a four day review meeting in Honolulu of recent army and navy maneuvers. Reports from unit commanders will be finalized, with a May 6 summary to newsmen and possible Washington transmission. Attacking Blue forces landed on Oana Island. Black defenders claimed bombing success.

Navy Honolulu Army John L. Ames Robert W. Coontz Bureau of Navigation Washington Oana Island Ewa Halley

Betty Blythe Kidnapped By Bedouins In Palestine

United Press reports film star Betty Blythe has been kidnapped by Bedouins in Palestine while traveling by car near Jerusalem. Agent John Harding in London notified authorities and British press. troops dispatched. Blythe, in Palestine for a French production titled Juvalss Weil, had been with cast traveling through the countryside when ambushed by nomad horsemen.

London Palestine United Press Hetty Blythe John Harding Harding British Times Miss Blythe Asif Furding Syria Ini

Rail crossing protest halts plan near Columbus

Residents vow vigorous opposition to a reported railroad plan to abandon a crossing just south of Columbus. Supervisors have been notified of the intended abandonment which would force farmers south of Calumbus to travel three miles east and back to reach Columbus, effectively severing access from the south.

Columbus Calumbus Colombius

Mass vaccination proceeds to curb smallpox outbreak

Hundreds of capital residents, government clerks and citizens, were vaccinated today after Surgeon General Cumming urged action. The Public Wealth Service aims to halt the outbreak as no new deaths were reported overnight, while eighteen cases remain under treatment.

United Press Washington Cumming Public Wealth Service

Bandits rob Fourth Arcade station for cash

In Pittsburgh on May 1 a group of bandits held up the Fourth Arcade station at the Pennsylvania Railroad, threatening the cashier with a revolver and escaping with about $1,000 in cash as two accomplices stayed by the safe.

Pittsburgh Fourth Arcade Pennsylvania Ralleiaids George Nealon

Balloon Race at Rosecrans Field Opens This Afternoon

The big balloon race at Rosecrans Field in St Joseph Missouri starts late today with WY veterans and other pilots in the initial nations elimination event. Balloons carry radio gear and will report progress via WEAR Cleveland as they ascend toward the aim of representing the United States in the Belgium international balloon derby.

Anarchists Blamed In Berlin Train Wreck Disaster

Reports from Paris and New York describe May Day tensions as authorities brace for unrest. An explosion caused a Berlin express to derail killing and injuring many as rails were pried loose. Investigations focus on anarchist involvement amid limited communications with Polish authorities. Officials in Paris and New York step up security while investigations continue.

Berlin Paris Velief Port Vincennes

Child Shrinks From Father Rescue Is Mat a

A chaotic report describes a child fleeing from an abusive father in a Brookheld scene. German authorities and Norwich University cadets assisted in the rescue, with officials from High Street and local law enforcement later taking charge. The story notes the emotional distress and a cautious handover to custody, detailing a tense sequence as officers moved the child and a companion to safety.

Randelf I Naper Har Wondvard Uxcenith Ign Brookheld Norwich University Tere Heggir Lier Faths Walter Chastertting George Farr Ofiornes Genel Nernilat MiddleDiy

Imminent Solve of Chesterton Slaying Sparks Arrests

Indiana police said a chesterton murder case would be solved soon as Louis Desiders, 26, was ordered arrested in Gary. The victim was identified as Mrs Josephine Desidera, 21, mother of three and wife of Louis Sain Ross, 25, who is held as a material witness. Ross told police of a quarrel between the couple the previous night. The body was burned and scattered near a road about three miles from Chesterton on Sunday.

Gary Indy Chesterton, Tod Louis Desiders Gary Josephine Desidera Louis Sain Ross Ross Josephine Chesterton

Steamer in distress off Nova Scotia in hazy fog

United Press reports the steamship Clackamas in distress off Nova Scotia as fog shrouds the coast. Zeeland and Malden Gard respond with ships aiding, while San Gil stands by and wireless reports confirm the emergency.

United Press Tagifax N.S Clackamas Malden’ Gard Red Star Ines Zeeland 1. S Ain United Prove New, York Flackamas Boa Independent Wireless Company Pendleton Brothers Red Star Halifax New York United Pruit San Gilig

Funeral Service for J D Bentley in Yate Street Home

Funeral services for J D Bentley were held this afternoon from the Yate residence 489 Gast Atal street. Clergy Arthur J Schaub and Miss Kia Austin led hymns loved by Bentley. final rites by Plie Gry cemetery. Relatives and friends including members of BPO E Lodge Veterans Foreign Wars postal employees and local townspeople attended.

Exalte | Rifles Veterans Foreign Wars Dete Corry Plie Gry Don Stevens Jamestowie W. Stevens Jay NY Georgia Myers Johnsabbure Leroy Smith Aliss Steal Smith Fraitkill

Man Exonerated in Pittston Death Case

A coroner’s jury in Wilkins Township exonerates Walter Kendebler of Wilkins in the death of Lurv Graham. The shooting occurred after a dispute at the Kendebler home. Graham was killed during an alleged burglary attempt, with a verdict finding no criminal liability for Kendebler.

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