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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
2
The article recounts a grim scene with condemned men led to a death chamber and witnesses describing their nervy behavior, the warden's supervision, and the tense atmosphere. It weaves in details of reporters, messages, and the broader wartime context as it chronicles a fatal execution.
Radio listings show programs from Cleveland and Portland to New York with mentions of Standard and Hoot Owls. The schedule notes 5 AM to 8:20 PM blocks and a Daylight program from the University of Pennsylvania.
The Clarence Commandery Knights Templar installation at the State Armory drew about 350 attendees including Blue Lodge members and guests from nearby commanderies. Eminent Sir Dow C. Delancey led the ceremonies, with Grand Marshal Sir Ernest L. Marcus and others installed, followed by a reception and ball, noted for decoration and orderly conduct.
Fire started from an incubator at the George Hall farm, three miles south of Corry. The blaze engulfed the home and outbuildings, destroying the dwelling and most household contents. Neighbors and residents sought to save the property but were unsuccessful. one farmer, Hewell Sorern Cori, was injured but details were unclear.
More than 800 Army and Navy officers including Major General Jobin L Wineshier and Admiral Robert W Coontz gathered in Honolulu on May 1 to discuss joint war maneuvers. The meeting reviewed the recently completed tests and will continue over the next month with critiques to be kept confidential until May 6.
Betty Blythe movie star is reported kidnapped in Palestine during a French produced film titled Jacot's Well. The incident involved Bedouin horsemen attacking the star’s automobile near Haifa. British and colonial authorities have dispatched troops and a cable from Haifa to John Harding in London confirms the events.
Henry Gretsler of West Pitumtyy avenue was struck when a pole broke while he worked on a telephone line two miles north of town. He fell about eighteen feet onto the concrete pavement and was taken to Cory hospital after witnesses saw the accident. Doctors report injuries but expect a recovery in a day or two. photos have circulated showing his condition.
Residents protest a railroad crossing south of Columbus as officials consider abandoning it. The move would force farmers south of elv ous to travel east along the old Wrightsville road about three miles, cross the tracks, and nearly retrace steps to reach Columbus, severing southern access. Local supervisors have received notices of the intent to seek permission to abandon the crossing, and efforts will be made to retain the crossing.
United Pros reports hundreds of capital residents vaccinated as clerics urge action against smallpox outbreaks. A government appeal prompted a Secretariat move to decelerate the disease spread. No deaths reported overnight. Eighteen cases are under treatment.
In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania three men robbed the Fourth Avenue Pennsylvania station cashier Mark Newton, threatening to shoot. One robber covered Newton with a revolver while the other two searched the counter and fled with more than 1,000 dollars in cash.
Philadelphia May 1 Six men robbed a payroll shipment carrying 35000 dollars to Belmont from a track near Chester. A guard was wounded in the leg and a driver was struck. Police say the bandits fled with the money as they escaped along a roadside near Hesington. The crime involved a Protective Mutual service payroll scheme and led to a manhunt.
Five large balloons piloted by veteran aeronauts rise this afternoon at Rosecrans Field St Joseph Missouri for the national elimination balloon march. The winner earns a trip to compete in the International Balloon Derby in Helgiaem this fall. Balloons carry radio transmitters and receivers and pilots report progress through station WHAR Mevelard.
Berlin reports blame falls on anarchists after rails at the Eyghathain express wreck caused casualties. Police claim Communist agitation and public demonstrations may have fueled the crisis. In New York, police fear protests and plan precautions as officials weigh responses.
Police announce imminent resolution in Chesterton murder case. Louis Hosiy dora, 28, of 63 Bie, arrested as material witness Sam Ross, 25, states Louis and Josephine Desidera quarreled Saturday night. Victim Josephine Desidera, 21, mother of three, found murdered with dismembered remains along a country road near Chesterton Sunday.
A steamship named Cuckmas or Clackamas is reported in distress off the coast of Nova Scotia with a crew of 25. The Red Stay and Zeeland are aiding in the search through dense fog, with the Wilted Fruit steamer San Ghi also assisting. The incident was reported to New York via wireless message and Pendleton brothers ship brokers provided the ship's name.
A disjointed report from Vermont describes a custody dispute involving a mother and father. The text notes a rescue or protective action by authorities and mentions a child shielding from the father. It references custody, guardianship, and a court or official intervention, with details unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Funeral services for late Captain TD Bentley were held at the home on Star Street this afternoon, with Rex W presiding. Notables from the Veterans of Foreign Wars attended, and Blue Grave Cemetery burial followed. Relatives and friends in Mayville and nearby towns mourn the loss.
A Pittsburg dispatch reports a jury exonerated Waltex NT Kendehler, 25, of Wilkesburg, in the fatal shooting attributed to self defense after an attack on Kendehler. The court ruled the death of Haley Graham, age 2, occurred during the alleged assault as Kendehler attempted to flee to talks.
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