16 May 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1924
Page
1
Fragmented report notes Democrats to pick a keynote speaker while Amato faces trial. City authorities discuss equalized appraisal, court engineering proposals, and a high level meeting on sewer and street projects. Officials reference awaiting state board action and municipal permit conditions for Magle Street systems.
The annual Salvation Army campaign begins today with volunteers calling for donations to support local help efforts. Advisory board members urge community members to contribute and help reach the fundraising goal before midnight.
Springfield meeting members spar over an antiwar bill amid a bitter exchange. The discussion centers on church and political factions with references to Methodism and statements by New York attorney William Von Bennehote.
Heavy rains hindered dirt highways across the area. City officials say street work must pause until weather improves and notify women workers will assist on the affected sections once conditions permit. Regrading and scraping have been redone due to prolonged downpours.
A car crashed into the Commercial Hotel on Main Street at about 4:20 AM after the driver failed to brake, shattering the front and sending glass throughout the lobby. No one was seated near the window. casualties were avoided as the vehicle plowed into the building and the driver attempted to flee before stopping.
Commencement exercises at Columbus High were held Thursday evening at the Community Church. Seven graduates participated Irma Jacob Jatin Bini Vernelia Gordon Glen Perry Meanchey Cowley Gerald Page and Tozel Perry. The program featured an orchestra invocation by Rave LoD Bighmey and students delivered readings songs and a prophecy and will. The class colors pink and white were displayed and diplomas were awarded with remarks praising the senior class of 1924.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Dorr McCray at her home in Fifin Ohio. Rev Freeman M Redus officiated and interment followed at Grove cemetery. Survivors include her husband Ivan, three children Ivan Jr Stanley and Obie, plus relatives J Clark Hi Garter Jess Aisule Jink McCray and Amnest Metray.
A meeting of the Graduate Nurses Association of Pennsylvania District Noon was held at the nurses home in Corry on May hth with twenty attendees from Feele Meadville Warrésdud Oil City. The program included a talk by Milow Annie Laurie al Krie on community nursing and a tour of local facilities. The next gathering is planned for Meadville in September.
Corry residents are invited to attend the St Paul Railway exhibit of the company’s electric bipolar Reales on May 17 18 and 19 at the New York Central section in Bio. A large electric giant will tour with a yellow car to showcase demonstrations by the mechanial and traffic departments.
A special meeting of country club members was called for a designated time to discuss armament or related formalities. The note provides limited readable details about agenda and attendance.
A fragmentary note describes a new product by a Corry man linked to Meth Liber ree Company of ARMIN Wy. The text references Moris of his Git Vo and a retitined Akron taddy with unclear details about origin and purpose.
The Kiwanis Club discusses valuation and tax assessment for local properties as part of a plan to secure an equitable appraisal. Directors review action by the council and potential impact on large property owners and the needy in the community.
United Press reports in Washington May 16 that George Remps testifies before the Senate investigating committee about payments to Smith for protection in a liquor operation. Remps alleges a $250,000 payment and a scheme to skim $1.80 to $250 per case, with further involvement of parties named Higaret Jemved Thigmount and others. The article also notes the immigration bill and a Japanese exclusion provision moving to final approval in Congress.
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A U S dispatch reports veterans lamenting President's veto of a compensation bonus plan. Congress debates the veto as administration allies urge support while insurgent Republicans criticize the action and underlying policy.
May 18. Police headquarters set to identify suspects in the King murder inquiry. Marie Kee ser and others are questioned as potential acquaintances of Lesser in a broad lineup. A. second aide at a Broadway party is also under scrutiny for possible involvement.
Incoming bulletins show hundreds killed in Naples Italy and Constantinople area earthquake damage. mentions Tsar, emergency responses, hospital cases, and mining policy vote in London with a New York presidential bid by William G. Mr Adoo.
The piece notes Straw Hat Day amid frozen temperatures and weather forecasts by Chief Printup. It mentions Icelandic snow, tropical zone rumors, and local fashion buzz as vendors market hats. A Lehigh Valley strike, New York robberies, stock rallies, and an aviator arrival in Calcutta are also touched on.
MayDay era report outlines jockeying for key nominations as Lee, Keymeter, and Morrison circulate among possible presidential picks. Politicians including Warrivan, Pike, and Cummings are mentioned as potential contenders amid party factions and strategy for a contested convention.
Dr Helen B Allen of Pittsburgh is alleged to be the mother of 87 adopted children and was acquitted of a charge relating to the Mann Act. The case drew wide attention as details of the custody and adoption network emerged during the trial.
A garbled May 16 report from New York describes Foley exiting a leadership contest at Tammany Hall. The piece mentions Heath at El Morphy Poles and an effort to appoint a physician as an alternative leader amid party faction tensions.
Joe the Turk attracts a vast audience at a sold out venue as Enean Bronner and local acts perform. The crowd fills the theater with music including saxophone clarinet cornet and Turkish trims as the Army’s concert features through the night.
Dr Malcom Omenadier of the American Hospital Association and American College of Surgeons will guest the Corry Hospital Association Board at 3 40 this evening dining at Bite Aid restaurant. Invitations were issued by the directors. Washington Attorney General Stone to carry out supreme court proceedings in Philadelphia lifting Chicago federal judge’s orders.
WDAP Kansas City schedules a radio review program listing entertainments and farewell party notes. Programs mentioned include Minstraley Past and Present by Georgia Minstrels on WEN Chicago and Mozart Quartet on KH Los Angeles with time slots across several time zones.
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