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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1925
Page
1
In a dramatic court scene, William Mitchell plans to testify tomorrow as the defense presses its case. Reports from Bombay warn of a devastating cyclone sweeping South India with hundreds feared dead and ships wrecked, as survivors endure privation and exposure.
Governor Pinchot plans a public, nonpartisan address in Curry City aimed at supporting hospital and fish hatchery efforts. The event, hosted by the Woman's Auxiliary, will gather at the High School auditorium with an orchestra and a full program, followed by a city-wide discussion of his visit and agenda details forthcoming.
The Erie Railroad settles two damage claims from the wreck of a speeder train near Concord. Mrs. Henry Perry of Union City receives about 5000 dollars. settlement calls for 10 dollars weekly for 300 weeks, then a lump sum to his widow when she reaches 16. One other claim remains, involving Murray Sinnitti. administrator’s fee and hospital costs noted.
Mrs Edward Linder of Warren spoke before the Cory Woman's Club after a wreckday afternoon event. More than two hundred attended the luncheon, with Miss Mary Condra presiding. Mrs Lindsey spoke on Europe hours, unity, and charity, praising the club's growth and the London postwar impressions. The program included humor and references to Edith Cavell and the League of Nations.
George Snell of this city was found not guilty by a jury in Erie County court on assault and battery charges. The trial before Judge WB Hirt followed an indictment by the November grand jury. Costs were assessed against Mrs. Clark who pressed the charges. Snell was jailed for weeks awaiting bond of $1,000 set by Alderman Gordon, and may pursue false arrest charges against Mrs. Clark.
James B. Yard of Erie will be the speaker at Corry Lodge Elks B P O 1 memorial Lodge of Sorrow to be held December 6 at the North Center street home. Four members, Willis Weed NG Murray Wol Palier and Sant 1D Bentley, have died this year as Elks nationwide hold services on the first Sunday in December to honor departed members.
United Press reports Chicago criminal Martin Durkin and accomplices fled city for the East after evading capture. Police pursued in a web of pincers as Durkin boasted of hide and seek with authorities while driving through suburbia toward Indiana. Two officers and a citizen were killed amid fights during the pursuit. Durkin reportedly waved farewell to his mother as he headed east.
The Shenandoah court of inquiry, led by Captain Pat Foley, heard Mrs Margaret Lansdowne accuse Foley while denying guilt. The trial featured Navy stenographer Lucille Boggs and testimony about a taped statement, with Foley asserting no Navy Secretary instruction and his counsel questioning witness procedures. The case remained under advisement as a ruling was expected tomorrow.
Titusville report details Thomas Fink who, while driving home from Mendville, swerved to avoid two hunters and was struck by a gun fired from a passing vehicle. The discharge wounded his right eye severely, leading to eye loss and grave injuries.
Motorists in Oil City and vicinity learn of plans to pave a 12 mile Allegheny River highway between Oil City and Warren as part of a national river highway project. The route will link with the Warren Youngsville road via a bridge over Brokenstrayw Creek, with a 20 feet wide surface designed for heavy gravel. Plans include tie ins from Ticicute to Tidioute and prospective construction next summer.
Hurricane winds ease off the Florida coast allowing 15 ships to reach Miami Harbor. Merchants and Miners liner Herkt Whire with 206 passengers from Philadelphia is first in, followed by Glyde Miner George Washington with 265 from New York. Capt Charles Tones of the Berkshire praises the swift port entry after a two day gale that battered the fleet.
Washington Nov 19 A national system of highways comprising 75 884 miles of the route to be designated the Secretary of Agriculture. The network establishes 145 routes connecting states with the union. Route No 1 extends seaboard from Fort Kent Maine to Baltimore via New York City Philadelphia and Oxford. Route No 40 runs to Trenton and Atlantic City. Route No 9 from Champlain New York to Absee includes Jersey City Perth Amboy and Toms River. Route No 30 links Atlantic City to Salt Lake City via Trenton Penns Grove and New Orleans.
Preliminary steps toward establishing a Community Chest are being carefully worked out. A survey committee meeting at the Manipal building with Chairman C. E. Weir presiding reviewed organizations to be funded, including the Army, Red Cross, Nursing Carre Hospital, Bee Scouts, Girl Scouts, St Edwards Scouts, Needlework Guild and Children’s Aid Society, with budget factors to be considered in setting the Chest quota. A nominating committee report is awaited and a public meeting may be held next Sunday evening.
Thirty employees of Venango Baby Service Corporation will attend a 9 banquet at Hotel Corry at 7 o'clock this evening. Company officials from Erie and other cities will be present to explain a new stock purchase plan. An orchestra will provide music and the event is anticipated to be very interesting. Mrs. Charles Church of Clymer is visiting the city.
Announcement that the Bunce Construction Company won the contract to build the 18822 foot stretch of road on Route 8 between Crichont and Vensinge counties. The low bid was $118,883 and the firm has prior work completing the section between Thetweey and Wrightsville.
A roundup of top radio features broadcast today across New York Washington Oakland and Dallas including programs from WNY, WGY and WRC. Prominent events include a Baysh banquet at the New York Chamber of Commerce and station listings across Pacific Coast and Atlantic markets.
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