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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1926
Page
5
The day ends with mixed closes as major oil and steel firms lead activity. Names like American Woolen, Westinghouse, United Light and Power alongside Standard Oil appear among varied listings. Players such as Chrysler Continental Motors and Union Pacific are referenced amid a broad roundup of companies and market movements.
Greensburg on November 6 reports six people rescued from a fire at David Burger’s home, five of them children aged 2 to 10. Mrs Burger and neighbors carried them out as flames engulfed the structure. Firemen saved adjoining residences. damage estimated at 800 dollars.
Local residents and their guests travel between Erie Warren and surrounding towns for visits and day trips. Many names appear, including families from Corry, Ithaca, Warren, and Port Jervis, with planned stays in Erie and nearby cities. A fish shipment from the Corry hatchery is noted for distribution to Warren.
New York authorities launch a six inquiry into an attempted jail delivery at the Tombs. A keeper and three inmates reportedly were injured as gunfire erupted during the incident. Officials say Michael Kee McKienna and others faced efforts to procure weapons and execute the break.
Pry of Splamainen defeats Esterbrook in the fight night main event. The bout features a Tucious bode attack that secures the victory as the crowd cheers. Details are unclear due to damaged text but Pry appears to dominate with a strong finishing sequence.
Lieut George Ray Burgess US Army weds Barkdra Sands of Newport in Baltimore on October 5. The clandestine marriage occurred without family or friends’ knowledge while Burgess was stationed at Fort Adams. The couple reportedly plan a life together despite official duties and public attention.
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