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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1922
Page
3
Corry Evening Journal lists advertising rates and mailing fees. Second class mail handled at the Corry Port Office with annual subscription and per copy charges. Rates communicated for advertisers and carriers.
George Nox McCaid reports a heated public discussion urging Attorney General Alter to launch reforms and pursue recoveries. The piece questions why suits against officials like Snyder and Beidleron are not pursued, and why funds missing from the Auditor General’s office and Westinghouse tax cases have not been recovered, amid calls for economy and reform.
The Attorney General faced scrutiny for inaction regarding alleged misuses of funds and improper appointments. Critics claim silence allowed misconduct by officials including a Philadelphia figure who withdrew over 1000 dollars sharing in state funds. Call for early action and accountability grows amid political tension surrounding Governor candidates.
Dunxais New York May 3 A Dunkirk detective of the New York Central railroad guard Jack Burke fired upon by a bandit as a merchandise train moved through yards near Continental Heater Works. Burke confronted the train and a gunshot rang out then he fled toward the field as figures hurried away. The incident followed as the freight yard patrol investigated a first sighting near the cars.
In Ashville an investigation followed a fatal fire that destroyed the Bennnett saw mill on Saturday. Authorities reported a man detained for questioning as part of the inquiry into the blaze and its possible causes.
The report notes murder cases tied to a local gang in Erie County. A former watchman, connected to the political scene, pledges a deep probe into the alleged order behind a controversial removal from office. The piece references Belle Monte and ongoing investigations into who orchestrated the action.
May 15 to 50 miles challenge issued yesterday by Charlee Henry Muster of New York to Til Bovertoiny of this city. Waiatiee Hue of Walk Ven will attempt the route from New York to San Beanchioa. Foster, a youth from Wesley, aims to cross the continent and meet Muster to prove his claim as a leading long distance walker.
Warren May 8 board of education meeting approved a per capita tax of 3.50 on all taxables in the 7,800-strong district. The measure will raise about 18,000 more annually, replacing the occupation tax in the future and prompting adjustments as teachers were assigned to vacant positions.
A 19th century style piece extols poise as essential in home life and social life. It promotes a women remedy, Dr. Einkham's Vegetable Compound, claiming it stabilizes nerves and supports confident conduct in adverse circumstances.
Warren Ohio press workers ended a brief walkout Monday after W A Walker of Thomas Publishing Co recalled the union and signed the agreement. Striking union members returned to duties while replacement men proved unable to run the machinery, leading to the union’s quick victory and paper production resuming.
After a deadlock since April 11, Oil City School Board rejects the reappointment of Superintendent J. J. Palsner by one vote. Palsner has led the district for fourteen years and will be replaced, following Mrs. Louella Crowther French rejoining the board. The vote ends the incumbents tenure under similar conditions as now.
Erie May 3 mayor Miles B. Kitts vetoed board of health drafted milk regulations. The rules would have required yearly tuberculosis herd checks after March 4, 1928 and banned bulk milk sales within the city after January 1, 1928. He called for changes and directed officials to redraft and resubmit for approval.
At Franklin on Tuesday judge Fudge Crisyeill reconstituted the Venango County court and handed jail terms and fines to a lineup of liquor violators. Sentences ranged from $100 fines and sixty days in the workhouse to higher penalties up to 1000 dollars and eight months, with defendants including Tony Misiak, Mrs Tony Misiak, Agron Kopehak, Stanley Rubik, Pete Smintel, Catherine Bayard, Thad Boughner and others from Franklin Oil City and Hunter Station.
Citizens of Corry Caye hear why Salvation Army needs annual appeals. Last year charity collections at meetings were offset by church donations, but the Army plans to end constant solicitations. A Journal article tomorrow will review the year’s work for Corry. For sale Modern dining room suit in fine condition Mrs. Wm Moir 20 Hast Congress Street AI
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