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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
1
Reported chase across Illinois. two convicts escaped after a jail break. Sedate details note their capture later and a deadly confrontation with authorities.
A 20 year old named Victor Shernie died when a tractor toppled over on the night of May near Erie. Investigating details indicate the accident occurred several miles west of Reuyged, as the machine tipped during the incident.
A garbled notice describes a May 15 tag day to benefit a hospital. It mentions organizers and officials including a supervisor, with references to hospital activities and public support, though many names and phrases are unclear.
An official report details measles activity across Pennsylvania with cases and complications noted. It cites meningitis and other illnesses, lists school and community impacts, and mentions a regional competition tied to a measles awareness event.
Steve Plucherty charged with murder remains at Corry Hospital with his condition showing limited improvement. Court officials expect the trial to be postponed to the fall term while efforts continue to transport him to Erie County jail for possible arraignment.
Warren County officials announce a charitable bequest to endow a reception home for orphans and poor children. The gift, valued around 350000 dollars, was left by Otis F. Hottie to fund the home and hospital endowment, with provisions guiding future use and inscriptions.
A joint concert featuring the Corry Choral Society and the Himestown Symphony Orchestra is set for this evening at the High Seogaditorum. A large audience is expected as both groups showcase a program described as among the finest in recent memory.
Kiwanis Club members heard S. V. Stewart discuss California oil fields during the regular meeting at Hotel Corry. Stewart, back from a western tour, presented a largely descriptive address about oil regions and related topics.
London May 6 Twenty three United Press reporters and temporary workers in London Manchester and other cities cover the British general strike. Chief features include the handling of a major disruption by using motor cars sleeping quarters and a wireless receiving set to relay updates during the emergency.
An elderly driver, Jon Fenton of Brogton, narrowly escaped serious injury when his car went off the road on a rural stretch near the city Wednesday evening. He was pulled from beneath the vehicle by a passerby and treated by Dr. Bennett, a local veterinarian, at the scene and later spent the night at a nearby hospital for observation. The accident remains under investigation and Fenton is expected to be released after tests.
Corry sent a delegation to the Spring reunion of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Masons. About one thousand attendees gathered at the Masonic Temple last night for degrees and a 6:30pm service, with 900 residents from the area present. The program concludes today with a Sind degree dramatization, featuring James J. Buchanan and the Temple band. Attendees included P Pyulsori Card We Smith James Wright Frank G. Jones AL Keating Grant Pettit Di J H Castor Barton Smith and W We Hammond among others.
A fragmented radio schedule lists program names and stations such as Montréal WEAF and WIC Hartford. It references times in daylight and standard time with a mix of call letters and locations. The readable items suggest a weekly feature lineup across multiple markets.
John W. Masterson has been promoted to assistant train master at Oil City following the death of Walter D. Williams. Jeremiah G. Kulp will succeed Masterson as superintendent, with other staffing changes noted as the railroad reorganizes the Allegheny Division ranks.
The Rapid Transit Company expands routes from Wattsburg to Erie City with daily departures at 8 am from Erie to Wattsburg Cory and Corny Town. Evening trips run from Erie to Cory at 5 am and 8 pm while Wattsburg to Shion City and Corry lines operate with stations at East Main and Phoenix No tel and 6th and State Streets.
Meadville begins curfew enforcement today after a local ordinance, previously unenforced, is ordered into effect. Chief of Police William directs officers to ensure compliance starting now.
London reports reveal a nationwide general strike with widespread disruption. Police court and government actions dominate headlines as extensive food and transport shortages strain daily life.
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