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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1925
Page
1
Vienna dispatch reports a Corry bootlegging ring crackdown with eight leaders arrested. Authorities say the operation targeted the cathedral area and involved planned attacks against government figures. Investigations name Sofia and other figures tied to the network and the cathedral bombing aftermath.
A United Press report describes an all metal Navy plane entering an endurance flight from New York toward Delaware River and Washington including the flight path between towns. The crew faced fuel exhaustion with the craft aloft for hours and minutes, surpassing prior seaplane endurance records.
Broadcast listings note a slate of programs across stations WEAF WEAM WGY WRE WZ various markets. Chauncey Depew tribute dinner is mentioned and schedules show daytime and midnight segments.
In Addison County Vermont Lucile Chatterton 11 was reportedly kidnapped by Woodward held on a $10,000 bond after a dawn capture by a posse. Chatterton remained under medical care and expressed no malice toward her alleged abductor as authorities prepared for further hearings.
The Carry-James town Corporation reports rapid progress as the four floor addition to the tele fine plant nears full operation. Sections of all floors are running, with full occupancy expected within weeks. Foundations for a forty ton machine are in place, ovens advanced, and the power plant near completion. Cory Company is progressing on coal bunkers, while Jamestown plans expansion by selling a factory site to Mert Furniture Co.
Detroit reports a two year parole for Leo Sauerman, once convicted of first degree murder after direct testimony. Governor Alex Groesbeck issued a pardon as another man, Hare TMM, faced trial for the slaying of Alex Dambrowski after 24 more juror deliberations in a three week trial.
Ms. bv) Mrs. John R. Mulkie of Union City and Langdon of Kennedy hosted Mr. and Mrs DS. Rowe for a day visit. The occasion honored the 61st anniversary of Mr. Rowe joining the Atlantic and Great Western freight offices in 1869, with Langdon later rising to agent and traffic manager roles. The four longtime A and G and related road figures, now in their 70s or 80s, recalled their careers and shared memories at Lake Geneva Wisconsin, regretting Mr. Tyler could not attend from Wisconsin.
State agriculture officials announce condemnation of diseased cattle in Wayne and Concord townships. Authorities will supervise premises to prevent sale or shipment of such cattle and complete work within a week. No cattle are being purchased for slaughter, officials emphasize.
Five persons die when the schooner Dive collides with the Clackamas off Lutira N. May 2. Mrs Walkie, wife of the Dive’s captain, drowns. Survivors and bodies are being brought ashore by the Clackamas and a freighter. A third vessel’s crew reports another near-miss in the same 42 hour period.
The Wilmington police chief vows strict enforcement of peddling laws in every applicable case. The article notes a conflict over county issued alcher licenses limiting police power. Two youths, mine Gello 18 and Marcus Cook, died at Chester Pa hospital after a motor accident nearby. Oliver Nichols of Marcus Hook is in critical condition from the same incident. Walter Abplanalph of Claymont, the auto driver, is held on 1000 dollars bail awaiting a Toquiest next Friday.
Announcement for two stage offerings by the school pupil groups scheduled for May. The Elementary School will present The Childhood of Utswatha and the High School Glee Club will perform Pirates?antas. Proceeds go to support the school orchestral instruments and student activities. About two hundred students to participate in the program at the auditorium.
Report states a car driven by Layall Marsh rode onto the North Center street sidewalk and smashed a window at the Slorick Shoe Store causing damage. Marsh agreed to pay for all damages. no arrests were made. The incident occurred around morning hours near the Mori store and involved passengers from the car.
John Edward Silvis ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Silvis of Serota died yesterday at Sorry hospital after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his parents two sisters Mabel Pew and Florence and two brothers Rudolph and Murray Jr. Funeral at the late home Corry on Sunday at 10 with Rev Bartlett officiating. Burial at Barnes Pa.
Federal agents led a citywide raid on Grandin and related hotels in Corry capturing multiple suspects and seizing liquor. Ernest Torek, owner of the Commercial and other properties, attacked a dry agent and is held on assault charges with further liquor and conspiracy counts pending.
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