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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1925
Page
1
A fragmented New York press summary reports a crash blamed on improper coupling affecting Western Pennsylvania mines. The piece singles out incomplete details, mentions multiple firms and individuals, and references stock misrepresentation cases connected to Federated Radio Corporation and related entities.
An inquest into the deaths of Thattence Terry and M Langan, rail workers near Cane and Hine, examined witnesses from the emergency response, the train crew, and the line’s operators. The jury, led by Deputy Beeene Mack Filion, heard testimony on derailment causes and the sequence of events including a derailment warning, a disengaged coupling, and the resulting trailer separation, with a verdict deemed very satisfactory by witnesses.
New York report that Henry Ford has entered Wall Street by acquiring the New York branch of Keane Higbie and Company and renaming it Guardian, a Detroit based firm. Edsel Ford serves as a key director of the Guardian Trust Company, with Ernest Nangler of Ford Motor on the board. Officials say the move does not imply control of the wider organization.
May 19 Philadelphia dispatch reports William Cavalier a one year old Pottsville boy was sentenced to die for his grandmother's murder. Mayor Kendrick urged commutation citing disgrace to the state. Telegrams from supporters and opponents urged the governor to grant life imprisonment instead of execution.
The White House announced today that President Coolidge will travel to St Paul next month in a private compartment car, as he did to Chicago last winter. He prefers the railroad privacy and safety of a special train car, even when traveling as a Pullman passenger.
Washington May 8 United Press reports the Hague conference on codifying international law does not seem feasible to President Coolidge at this time. The White House says the President has not yet had mature consideration of interparliamentary union actions. He may lead world peace by calling an international conference after the League of Nations assembly in September if arranged, though the interparliamentary union may request such action.
At Columbus on May 19 Dr. Clarence Macartney, retiring moderator, challenged Modernists during the Presbyterian Church national assembly preparations. He warned of a great battle between fundamentalists and modernists, declaring any with loose views cannot be moderator. The assembly faces grave issues, with emphasis on Jesus Christ and his kingdom.
Members of the Rotary Club heard a report on the presidents and secretaries conference held at Niagara Falls Ontario. President Harry Ruth and Secretary Clyde Weie presented duties and discussed mutual roles. The reports were described as most interesting with guest J. O. Diston attending.
Western Pennsylvania faces complete shutdown of all Pittsburgh Coal Company union mines as open shop mines in West Virginia undercut costs. Closures include Ocean Mine No 2 and Forestville, leaving only Delmont pit operating in Westmoreland County. Company cites inability to compete on price. tied up property valued at about 90 million dollars, including plants and equipment.
Berlin May 19 Foreign Minister Stresemann spoke to the Reichstag amid approval at home. He defended the Dawes plan while criticizing Allied coercion, denied Germany hoards arms, and stressed the need for American financial support to revive Europe. He said Germany would not join the League of Nations while Allied forces remain in Cologne.
Washington May 1 The President backs government debt funding to the United States. The White House spokesman said no new developments in the debt situation. Several countries have been approached with the suggestion they fund their debts at this time.
A subway train fire near the Grand Central area injures 25 people, including 15 women, with many in serious condition. Passengers were trampled during the panic as smoke filled the car and exits in a rush to escape, with several residents reported in hospitals.
Police investigating the theft of an Overland touring car owned by Bova Capwell. The auto was parked in front of the Brownell Shop Store on North Center Street and was missing by the afternoon. Capwell works at Ajax Iron Works and reported the car stolen yesterday. authorities asked surrounding cities for help in locating the vehicle.
United Press reports the Roosevelt expedition, led by Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Kermit Roosevelt with George H. Gleghorn, departing Kashmir and heading toward the Turkestan desert and Tian Shan mountains. They expect to cross the Zoxipass, endure heavy snow, and seek ancient mountain herds and the origin of domestic sheep.
Morgantown May 19 court actions target Van A Bittner organizer accused of contempt for speeches violating injunctions. United Mine Workers denounces open shop pressure as miners and women arrested in Fairmont for alleged injunction violations.
Clarence Commandery No 61 Knights Templar plans strong turnout for the state conclave in Harrisburg May 26 27. Attendees include Dr and Mrs George Perk Mr and Mrs John Patterson Mr and Mrs Wallace Young Mr and Mrs Harrison Keppel and many others from the order with motor and train travel arranged to Harrisburg and back.
Judge George Maxey of Ranton Pennsylvania denies loan allegations tied to a 5500 private loan and a political attack. He says the $5000 loan to a county official was a private transaction, not county funds, and criticizes political foes for seeking his political destruction. No official state responses have been received regarding funds and reports.
In Erie county court yesterday the Woleben case was continued after a vacancy caused by the absence of chemist James Evans. Attorney S. Yo Rossiter defended the accused man, who faced charges of setting whiskey from a room in the Phoenix hotel at Corry. The defense sought to quash the indictment arguing the room was his private home and that officials lacked authority to search without a purchase.
Chronicle of a high tension murder trial in Chicago centers on witness Jim White linked to National University at Scienpas and the medical school where Shepherd is accused. Prosecution vows full use of power to locate White as photographers swarm the room and spectators note the chaotic proceedings amid scattered testimonies and witness absences from the court.
A cluttered list shows multiple stations from WGY Schenectady to WGR Buffalo with evening programs. Entries mention Daylight scheduling sections, symphonic pieces and student choirs, with fragmented phrases like Pacific Central, Detroit and Providence tones.
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