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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1925

Page

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Oil Magnate In Record Run In Special Train Across Nation

Fort Worth oil magnate Gay Waggoner rushes by special train from St Louis to New York to be bedside his dying sister Electra Waggoner Gilmore. The high speed transit, pursued by doctors, is tied to a complex Texas social history including multiple marriages and a former baseball league president.

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Five Best Radio Features This Evening

In New York WEAF airs Grand Opera Company and Western programs headlining musical entertainment. WOO shows Eastern Opera and a P.M. concert block while WTAM presents a Cleveland hour with an ensemble and playlet. KOA Denver and KGO Oakland feature Pacific and Mountain region arts programs amid educational segments.

WEAT New York Evnding Wiar WCAP WOO Hadtern—Opera Weaf Grand Opera Company KGO Oakland WTAM Cleveland KOA Denver Mountain —Conservatory WCCO Minneapolis-St. Paul Central—University of Minnesot Benycum

Andrews Pleads for Help From W C T U at Detroit Convention

United Press reports in Detroit on November 10 that federal prohibition chief Andrews urged the Women’s Christian Temperance Union to back enforcement efforts. He cited three actors in enforcing laws: supply, demand, and law enforcement agencies, urging WCTU cooperation to curb illicit alcohol. The convention unanimously endorsed the administration’s enforcement push and a new unit.

United Press Detroit Mich Alborn Andrews Federal Prohibiton Women's Christian Temperance Inon Piers Phey

Potato crop to fall well below average due to late storms

A prominent farmer reports the potato harvest in this region will be well below average after October snow and rainstorms. two thirds of potatoes left in fields were dug in early November when a brief break in weather allowed work. Wet, frost-damaged fields have reduced yields while buckwheat and corn fared better. prices may rise as Canadian arrivals at Buffalo markets helped avert a larger drop.

Fiest Journal Informant

Mrs Jacob Franz Dies at Home After Sudden Illness

Mrs Jacob Franz died Sunday morning at her farm home at West Pleasant and Spring streets after a sudden illness. She had lived in Corry since marriage in 1870, was a former Supreme Treasurer of OGWA, member of St Elizabeth's Church, and survived by her husband, three sons, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 10 from St Elizabeth's Church with burial in the parish cemetery.

Jacob Unione Farmity Turner West Pleasant Alre Wrana Cassi Rania Theresa Harvey Peant McKown Erie County Jacob Trane Corry Jer Drome Tiwen Franz St. Elizabeth's Church By OG Jaco Franc Joseph Spiesman Cass F Prams Ge City Aire

Taxes Settle Delinquents Threaten Warrants For School Tax

A rush to pay the 1926 school taxes is reported by Tax Collector G. J. Gordon who says warrants will be served on delinquents. Less than 10,000 remains uncollected of the 19% assessment. Scores of taxpayers settled this week while others paid taxes today. notices sent to those who have yet to settle.

G. J. Gordon Charles Ober Jamement Ralphaly Meadville Frank Young Alice Wattaburg

City Council Session Tonight Faces Routine Matters

City Council members will meet at the municipal building on Seventh Street to discuss the sewer assessment and routine items. The majority of the meeting is expected to cover ordinary business and ensure municipal matters proceed.

Court of Appeals Seventh Street

Culver Couple Return After City Visit with Inlaws

Mr and Mrs GM Culver of Wests inld returned to their home last evening after a visit to the city with the other's parents Mr and Mrs J T opi.

Gm, Culver Westsinld Anil

Board Fails To Act On Fair Grounds Issue

Adjourned meeting of the Board of Education held Saturday evening developed little on the resignation of S. G. Sweet and no action toward selecting a successor. The fair grounds payment and take over were not discussed. Director Hillstrom urged reconsideration of Mr Sweet, while a motion to table the matter until all members could be present was approved. Mrs Raynes noted action must occur within thirty days. Continued on page 6.

Mr Sweet FR. Loveland Ames Bates Tillstrom Love Willi Patterson Ater Miss Fuller Sweet Toarh Barnes Hillstrom Anl Love Mover

Senior Class Comedy Friday at Thigh School Auditorium

Senior class presents three act farce Come Out Of the Kitchen at the Thigh School auditorium Friday night. Directed by Miks Prancett Storrs rehearsals have gone well with a willing cast. Tickets are on sale with refunds if not satisfactory as part of the On to Washington fund aiming to raise money for a Capitol trip next spring.

Vomsey Miks Prancett Storrs Washington Capitol

Life sentence upheld in murder case appeal expected

Noblesville Indiana reports the court maintains the life term for a man convicted of murdering Miss Madge Murtelleer. The defendant plans to appeal to the Supreme Court seeking bond while review proceeds, with attorneys preparing motions for freedom.

United Pres Noblesville Ind Suagi Klay Drsguni Madge Murtelleer Nadianaputia Plang Supreme Dourt Supreme Court

City Snowstorm Hits Northwestern Pennsylvania

A severe snow storm swept the city with blizzard like conditions and heavy winds. The sudden cold raised concerns as several inches of snow blanketed streets while pedestrians faced treacherous travel amid ongoing weather warnings.

Stow

Good Chance for Recovery of Clymer Man

Relatives report a strong outlook for Loren Beckerink of Clymer after surgery at Johns Hopkins last Saturday to remove an brain base abscess related to injuries from last spring. He was first treated after being knocked down while leading a cow, with skull fracture ruled out initially. Beckerink remains under care at Baltimore for several weeks as full recovery is anticipated by attending surgeons.

Batesol Breit Sheest Loren Beckerink Clymer Johns Hopkins Hospital Corry Hospital Baltimore Beckerink Beckerviie

Mussolini Pleased With Debt Pact Status

Premier Mussolini expressed strong approval of the debt agreement reached with the United States and Britain via the Italian debt commission. He praised American fairness and Italy’s ability to pay, saying the settlement would boost Italy Coolidge's friendly reception and improve relations with the United States.

United Presa Rome Noy Benin Mussolini Warhinget United Press Hays Hrbad Trajan Massolin Hiasulf American Debt Commission Italy Americas Tu Anach Fim Coolidge

Pinchot To Visit Corry December 3 In Northwestern Tour

Governor Gifford Pinchot will spend December 3 in Corry as part of a statewide inspection tour visiting ten counties. The itinerary lists stops including Kittanning Indiana Punxsutawney DuBois Brookville Clarion Franklin Oil City Cory Warren Bradford and others with night meetings in Punxsutawney Clarion and Franklin.

Gifford Pinchot Harrisburg Pinchot Morrishure Pennsylvapine Tan Kittanning Blossburg Indiana Punxsutawney DuBois Brookville Clarion Franklin Oil City Branklin Sun Rig Cory Corey Warren Bradford Condersport Wellsboro Mansfield

Conference to Abolish Use of Subs Urged

London reports a rising demand to abolish submarines after a naval disaster as Parliament opens its winter session. Support grows from Joly Asti American ally and others in Britain and Germany, while naval authorities hesitate amid public pressure and past submarine losses.

London Desmand Sr M-L Bettain Sivers Washington Mi Britain Tus Kigwes Justin Horeah Learger Swassin Senate Ladys Astor Weymouth England Divera

Testimony in probe delaying a day in Lansdowne case

Washington dispatch reports Major Henry Leonard told Shenandoah court the weeklong probe into Mrs Margarets Lansdowne claims of witness tampering was postponed. Witnesses remained scheduled for tomorrow as court adjourned after discussing subpoenas and ongoing proceedings alongside the Mitchell court of trial.

Mrs. Lansdowne Paul Foley Shenandoah Court of Inquiry Washington United Press Henry Leonard Shenandoah Margarets Ross Lansdowne Leonard Foley Lasdowne

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W.C.T.U Jacob Franz S. G. Sweet P. L. Ross Erie Dune Stanley H. Nichols A. Zalaneck Founprtorwn and Meveland America United Etie
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