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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
1
Chaos grips Poland as a nationalist movement presses for state aid to finance road projects across cities. The drive targets linking North Center Street with Roosevelt Street in Warren, sparking protests and heavy security as President figures and unions weigh in.
United Press reports confounding early results point to a tight Pennsylvania primary with Pepper’s candidacy seen as strengthening Joe Pepper lead in key districts. Polls suggest a close race that could mirror national Volstead Act sentiment, with a large turnout expected in the final days.
A state expert will address a Chicago audience of business men. The event aims to discuss commerce policy and economic outlooks, with industry leaders and local chamber officials in attendance.
Fragmented OCR reports a dirigible near Nome with chaotic notes, and mentions political upheaval including Gessler named as Chancellor, Polish general strike in Warsaw, and a fugitive returned amid era confusion. Also references Los Angeles beating New York on a dramatic page.
Corry recalls the assassination as the New York Herald printed April 14 1865 detailing the firing at Ford's Theatre the President's death the next morning Mrs Wall of Engst Irving Street found the old file and the publication carried the oblique address of Mr Kerr residing at Sandy Lake the piece notes the long burial of such events in local memory.
Reports state the Norge radio contacts from Stykkishólmur to Nome indicate the dirigible Norge remains aloft with the crew safe. Oslo confirms excellent weather and no wind, Nome preparations include arches, flags, and 100 volunteers for rope duties at the landing site as the airship is deflated and returned to the United States by sea.
In Loxton May 13 reports indicate Britain remains hindered by strike fallout. Railways and printers idle. workers press for guaranteed policy changes. Hospitals mark Day with public observances as unions prepare further actions amid mixed compliance.
Local school board to discuss the annual budget in a Saturday session at the library basement. Officials plan a review of millage proposals, fiscal priorities, and potential levy changes with the public invited to attend. The session aims to finalize details before a critical vote on funding and program support.
Latdie Aunty of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held an evening meeting to discuss the Poppy Day drive on May 20. Mrs Mary Paterson was assigned to assist with the sanitation and arrangement for the council event in July. Entertainment included a mock wedding and songs by Nina Haskins Olive Sona and Miss Haskell Sundvielsen with coffee served to members and veterans.
Chief of Police Dulle reiterates complaints against refuse dumping on vacant lots in the east end. Protests focus on wholesale littering and potential prosecutions of offenders being pursued. garland visitor to the city noted.
Radio listings show WEAF in New York at 1 P.M. with a program including Pinafore and appearances by Joseph Knecht. Oakland and St Louis also present daytime slots featuring orchestral and dramatic pieces with varied hosts and times.
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