22 May 1924
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1924
Page
1
Report outlines Mellon opposing a compromise tax bill and urging continued construction planning. The opinion suggests the measure would depress revenue and fail to provide long term government funding, with concerns about revenue ranges and public provisions.
A Dairymen's League session at the Municipal building featured Sr Lewis from league headquarters presenting benefits of membership and details of the sewer project. The meeting drew about a hundred dairymen and local business leaders, with discussion touching on public access and long term plans for the disposal plant construction over several years.
The Warren woman Mia Keefer, 80, wife of WD Reefer, died at night when a sedan struck near the Shel-Held Plant in Shel-Held, Pa, between trolley tracks. Authorities report she did not reach the Hugga line. the crash involved a World Lake area and the Shetlald Mass Hottle company context.
A coroner explained the killings of Robert Johns and Nex Kovir in a highway shooting. Investigators reported a mysterious three-shot wound to the woman showing the gunfire followed by a fatal chest wound to another victim.
Radio listings reveal a slate of programs including The Mile by the WOY Light Opera Company and a musical program by Limey High School. Also featured are a Central Concert of Spanish music and an operatic program from the Odeum theatre with stations KO Oakland and WBAP Worth noting.
Washington May 22 The Attorney General should be taken out of the cabinet to keep the Department of Justice from politics, says John W Crim former Attorney General nominee. He warned that a gang of crooks could use the department to run the government's case against them. Crim testified before the Senate daily investigating committee detailing alleged corruption and centralization in Washington. He urged more capable prosecutors to aid the department and argued the Red menace ideology is overstated.
Loui Saxt described a deter mind girl who entered a shop and snatched two blue pistols from her handbag. She threatened the clerk and demanded money to send to his wife and babies in Russia. She then walked away, locked the door, and the bandit fled, with Saxt guiding police to the scene.
Report from May 22 notes snow on Mauna Loa as tremors and rumblings persist. Residents fear a renewed eruption after a week of activity near Hawaii's largest volcano, with ongoing seismic signals and warnings. Dorothy Whiteline plans a stay in Asbury Park, inviting Howard Whiteley and family.
Flier group from the United States arrived at Minato Tokyo Bay amid a large crowd and national flags. General Yamamoto led a reception at Kasuttigura naval base, while weather improved allowing a safer landing for the air team.
A fragmented list mentions Markey and various companies including American Smelters Ameria T&T Ameria Woolen Anaconda and Chicago & Alton among others. The item references railroads, oil firms, steel and steelworks, and regional corporate entries with scattered percentages and affiliations across multiple sectors.
The mayor urges citizens to wear the Poppy on Memorial Day to honor veterans who served in World War I and to support injured or disabled veterans and their families. Proceeds from a related sale will aid disabled veterans and veteran families, reflecting official gratitude.
A Corry group visited Meadville for a large religious service marking the Tabernacle crusade. The Salvation Army led a procession of about twenty five hundred attendees, with sermons by Dr Apelerson and a choir providing music for the nighttime event.
May 22 The McNary-Haugen bill faced likely defeat as farm bloc Republicans and Democrats clash over relief and scope. Opponents push to strike much of the bill while supporters press for its passage, amid private doubts among party leaders. Representative Voight of Wisconsin led a sharp critique, reopening debate as prospects grow uncertain.
Kiwanis Club hosts Civil War veterans from Monee and nearby areas as Rev V Hanson speaks on the Civil War and preservation of the Union. Miss Wak and Capt Baker pay tribute, with remarks on Company A and the early days of the regiment. The gathering ends with a salute and the Star Spangled Banner.
Marshall Saviler, attorney for William Fords charged with first degree murder, announced as the trial resumed in Heeniyn that there would be no defense. Closing arguments began after the indictment was read for setting fire to a house where Geotee V Kein, hip fatturinsiiw, and Sweethy were killed on October 1.
Harry Thaw returned to his Pittsburgh home after a New York trip when he posted 10000 bail for a future appearance in the Gump case. He did not take the easy path but sought to satisfy New York authorities and hurried home to comfort his aging mother Mrs Mary Thaw in her house of bereavement.
United Press reports American named Dinemore, agent for Chinair port and Export Lumber Company, was wounded by Chinese bandits near Shaksien and died after escaping, according to the American legation in Pekin.
Paul P Quinn of Pittsburgh told police he was kidnapped and held by five men for five days during a motor trip in the state. He said his abductors warned him that first degree murder verdicts would not be returned against anyone.
In Meadville a coroner's inquest found Detective Shorts not to blame in the shooting death of Emmet Plummer a Negro man killed in the Erie Railroad Company's flower garden. The jury chaired by Charles Norris returned a verdict exonerating Shorts as acting in self defense.
The Dorcas Sunday School group met at Mrs Harold Anderson's home 1712 East Congress Street with 23 members present. They scheduled a banquet for the Junior Choir of the M E church Wednesday at 6 90 in the church basement. Committees were named and hosts served a widow's lunch. Also noted Springfield Mass May 22 Dr George A Miller head of the Panama Mission Field elected a Bishop on the fourth ballot at the general conference.
A city plans sewer projects and a new waste disposal plant to combat pollution in Winton Run, Barecreeks and Meekenstray creeks. Officials expect orders for construction soon and discuss costs around 200000 dollars. Plans include revising site plans for a plant north of Ei street between Shorty Avenue and arranging arcs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.