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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
1
The Chamber of Commerce announces F. T. England will become secretary. He plans to reside in the Munierpart Building and will assume duties soon. The move aims to support community business efforts and public welfare through his new role.
United Press reports the McClintock inquest concluded in Chicago with testimony about the wealthy youth’s alleged murder plot and the involvement of family and associates. Witnesses from Iowa and Illinois testified, while others were expected to corroborate events at the Maple Avenue home. The proceedings pause as the court prepares to reconvene next week.
Lead with a roundup of radio programs at 8 PM across stations including WPO Arias M and Rasen Daylight. Mentions Denvers8, KOA, WSAL, WCAP, WEBI, WEAR, WCAE, and regional stations in Detroit Philadelphia Pittsburgh Providence Oakland. Highlights include a Mountain Shanturij-Music Week, Gypsy String Engen, and an educational program, with varied times across markets.
A National Guard rifle championship was claimed by a Pennsylvanian team with high scores. The Penney squad from Philadelphia led by 1st Lt Morrison totaled 484 points to win the event. Teammates and supporters celebrated as officials noted the close contest and honored top performers.
William Goring of Liberty reported $800 in losses after a Sunday morning fire consumed his garage and Chevrolet touring. Firefighters found a mass of flames when arriving around 3 am and salvaged little of the structure or vehicle. Gasoline tank explosions were noted as the fire raged with the car reportedly unused for over a week. Local insurance may cover part of the loss.
Sandusky Ohio May 4 a steamer Kelley Island with 116 aboard sank after capsizing in a storm. Captain Slackford and eight crew members were lost while six were rescued. Survivors say water surged through a hose hole causing loss of balance and the ship capsized. Coast Guard and Canadian officials to investigate. E Hasbrouck of Lisbon Ohio visits parents in the city and will return home with them.
The constables reported no infractions of laws in Morry during the session, noting only one liquor law case involving A. Wobbes, slated for grand jury presentation tomorrow. The Erie Mayoral court opened with focus on the single arraignment and the constables’ findings.
Gary Indiana May 4 Arrests near in Chesterton murder case as police renew work on theory that victim is Mrs Josephine Desiderio aged 21 from Florence Illinois and two youths identified alleged remains as hers. A witness named two or more men, but police withheld specific details while examining the Chesterton morgue remains.
The City Council will convene tonight for its first monthly session. Routine bills, reports, and petitions will be heard, and bids for sidewall construction this year will be opened. G. J. Dunnewold and son visit Fri.
Earl Peterson and family from Titusville escaped injury when their car stalled at a crossing near Pittsfield as two trains approached from opposite directions. The car was struck, fender torn, and the vehicle crumpled, but the occupants were unharmed as an engineer halted the second train and stopped the scene.
Corry radio fans may tune in next Wednesday evening to hear Harmony Four of the city broadcast from WOCL Jamestown at 8:30. The quartet, with Leg Cook, AVD Dienzel, Clifford Turner, Clyde Weir, and soloists, has rehearsed for weeks and promises a strong program with Miss Elnora Gorton at the piano.
The Federal Court of Appeals on Sunday upheld the conviction of Gaston Means former agent found guilty last July 6 of conspiracy to violate the Volstead Act Means convicted of aiding removal of 50 barrels of liquor from the Sam Thompson distillery warehouse at Brownsville Pennsylvania He was sentenced to two years in prison and a $10000 fine and appealed claiming he worked on a special presidential mission investigating bootlegging when arrested.
A sacristan at a cathedral in Hopia confessed to allowing embezzlement and involvement in a violent incident. He named others, including officials, in a developing case tied to a tribunal investigation and a broader conduct within the church.
Lieutenant Oliver A Miller resigns from Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard after more than ten years of service. He had served as first lieutenant and regimental range officer, contributing to training and state competition success. A successor and plan for promotion are noted, with duties to be reassigned.
Paris reports Rif tribesmen pushing toward Fez with small French casualties. Advancing forces from the Spanish north are aiding the push as Abd Al Keim prepares for a larger offensive against French positions.
United Press reports Van Orman, piloting the Goodyear, won the National Elimination Balloon Race for the second straight time. He landed Sunday at Reform, Alabama, about six hundred miles from St Joseph after the flight began Friday near the Missouri city. Pilot E Woney of St Joseph landed near Aberdeen, Mississippi, about 450 miles from the start.
City meat markets and grocers announce a midweek afternoon closing program. The move, already agreed by most dealers, aims to ease order flow and curb congestion by moving peak activities to earlier hours on Wednesdays, with expected expansion into June and July and October.
Ottawa police testified at Ufret trial alleging he financed Gerald Chapman's defense in the Hartford murder case. They claimed counterfeit US money, boastful ties to Chapman, and travels from the United States to pass counterfeit bills to fund the defense of the "Prince of Crime" in Canada. John King departed for Jamestown to attend the Jamestown Exposition.
Officials announce hearings for victims connected to the Corry liquor raids. Federal agents claim ten suspects, including operators of West Main Street establishments, face charges tied to illicit liquor purchases and distribution. Witnesses and victims named include Tony Nowte and Vicktor Morel, with multiple streets and dates cited for arraignments and hearings.
In France on May 4, municipal elections showed Communists heavily defeated, split between Socialists and radicals on one side and conservatives on the other. About 400,000 radicals were elected. Paris districts elected 26 conservatives, 22 radicals and Socialists, and 2 Communists. The results serve as a barometer of political mood and will influence the departmental congress electing a Senate in 187_.
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