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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1926

Page

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Fall and Doheny Conspiracy Trial Opens at Court

The trial resumes as Mrs Anna Branson, an elderly witness, testifies about the alleged alibi in the Hall Milis murder case. She says Henry Stevens was at Lavallets NJ that night, while she cooked dinner and saw him the next day, complicating the defense.

United Pros Somervilley N. L Milis Ward Anna Branson Henry Stevens Prankes Stevens Hall Willie Stevens Edward Hall Eleanor Milly Stevens Lavallets

Jamestown Legion Honors Local Veteran at Cemetery

Sixty World War veterans from Ita Lou Spring Weit American Legion conducted graveside services for Clemons Bushey at St. Elizabeth's cemetery. Military honors included a firing squad from the 74th Infantry N.Y.N.F, with bugler and pallbearers named.

Jamestown 74Th Infantry Prifrtes Sunholm Linden Gesman Simmons Glade Celek Tutepti Novara Bugler

Youngsville Man Files Bankruptcy Petition in Pittsburgh

T. J. Miller of Youngsville trading as Miller Creamery, Products Co filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court at Pittsburgh. Liabilities listed at 67 135.43 with assets of 37 725.00. He operated a cream plant at Youngsville and was engaged in confectionery drinks here and at Sheffield.

T. J. Miller Youngsville Miller Creamery, Products Company Pittsburgh Sarah, Miller Antos Youngs Ville Shelfeld For & Line

City considers ordinance to curb dry law violations

Corry officials draft a new municipal ordinance to ban sale and possession of intoxicating liquor and raise fines for disorderly conduct. The measure, replacing Bill No 411, sets a maximum fine of 1000 dollars and targets bootlegging with aims to staunch the trade. It will be discussed at the regular December council meeting.

Uncle Sam guides selecting a Thanksgiving turkey

Uncle Sam through the agriculture department offers guidance on choosing a turkey. Experts advise checking flesh amount especially on the breast back and hips with the bird back up. Cooking method suggests a covered roaster with water and a carefully regulated oven to prevent drying.

Washington Uncle Sam Agriculture Department Uncle Sumis New England

Peaches Gets Big Alimony in Separation Suit

In Browning v Brownning, Justice Mor scooper in supreme court awards Mrs Jances Meemin Browstinge alimony of 000 a year and 8000 counsel fees. The case, consolidating the husband Edward W Browning’s suit for separation with the wife’s cross claim, contrasts her demand for 4000 monthly alimony and 25000 in fees. Browning asserts annual income near 300000 and real estate assets around 10000000.

Browning United Prov Heenan Jhutloe Murghhauser Jonwarys

Judge'sstand Sustained in Mail Fraud Plea Case

Federal judges uphold prison sentences after pleas of nollo contendere in a Pittsburgh case. Hudson and Brogan were sentenced to one year and one day in Atlanta prison for using the mails to defraud. They argued the plea reflected a settlement by fine from English law, but the government prevailed.

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Seaplanes poised for record nonstop Panama flight

Commander Harold T Bartlett leads two PN C seaplanes on a 2100 mile nonstop hop from Hampton Roads to Panama if weather holds. Final tests were satisfactory and guard ships patrol the Atlantic to aid and safeguard the attempt.

United Area Washington Harold T Bartlett Hampton Ronde Panama Navy Department Bartlett John Rodgers Hawaii Atlantic Cape Hatteras Miami Old Providence Teland Colon Selleeth Ha Bae Tuet Byron J. Connett Perhapis

Supreme Court Upholds Seizure of Rum Cars

Washington Nov 2 The Supreme Court sustained seizure of automobiles owned by innocent parties under the Internal Revenue law allowing the government to seize vehicles used in evading taxes. Justices Sutherland Butler and Reynolds dissented.

Rrers Washington Innos Internal Revenue Law United States Supreme Court Sutherland, Tutler Reynolds

Benefit Bridge Party At Parish Hall

Arrangements for a benefit bridge party by the Lillian Guild are underway at Parish Hall Tuesday evening. Members discuss committee work and reservations. Harriet Glowghi is chairwoman. Refreshments and awards will be provided. proceeds support the charity.

Lillian Guild Parish Hil Harriet Glowghi Blyen Tse

Rescue squads push to reach entombed miners after mine flooding

In Hazelton Pay Noy 22 rescue teams press toward the No 1 breast where miners are trapped. Drillers face slow progress with 15 feet yet to go while attempts to access No 8 tunnel amid flooded passages intensify. George Gallagher leads rescue efforts amid rising water as teams explore abandoned sections.

United Hazelton Tombicken Jnilay George Gallagher Johharge Lemn

Insane youth fires at breakfast group in Bridgetown home

Linwood Ware, 24, opened fire with an automatic pistol at 4 in his parents Bridgetown residence injuring two, possibly fatally wounding a third. He fled the scene but was later captured. The victims William Candy and his wife, both in their 50s, boarded with Ware’s parents. Ware’s sister Madeline Maxwell, 26, was severely wounded with doubtful recovery.

United Press Bridgetown N. Nay Linwood Ware William Candy Ware Madeline Maxwell

Treasury official J B Winston to retire in months

Under Secretary of the Treasury J B Winston said he intends to retire from public life within a few months. The announcement came as Rep Ogden Mills of New York, who retires from Congress in March, was connected with the situation.

United Press Washington

Slayer Reprieved Again in Decades-Old Bank Robbery Case

United States dispatch from Altoona Pennsylvania reports Jakoshi, to be electrocuted at Rockview this morning, granted a one week reprieve. He is sought for details on a $100,000 bank robbery at Imperial, Pennsylvania, a crime tied to a prior Western Penitentiary sentence. Prosecutors press for information while authorities continue their appeals.

United Altoona Jakoshi Rockview Penitentiary Ako Imperial Irtadeoekiy Guarda Wester Pen Glendon Pavl

Fire Tragedy Strikes Guests at Kangley Hotel

United Press reports a deadly blaze at the Kangley hotel in Los Angeles early today. About 70 guests were trapped as flames spread, with at least five known dead. Officer B J Dulas found What Mlaxes after entering the building and raising the alarm. Guests fled in their night clothing as flames forced evacuations through fire escapes and exits. Several injuries were reported from jumps to the ground.

United Press Los Angeles Vutify B.J Dulas

St Paul Rail System Sold At Public Auction

The Milwaukee and St Paul Railway was sold at public auction to Robert Swaine and Donald C. Swatlaid for 10 million dollars. Their bid was immediately assigned to the Chicago, Milwaukee and Pacific Railroad Company, which will be the new company name. Reorganization and lifting of receivership started March 18, 1925.

United Press Butte Mont Cheago, Milwaukee and

Drastic City Zoning Upheld by Supreme Court

The U S Supreme Court upheld Euclid Ohio zoning ordinance restricting land use and building height. It reversed an Ohio district court ruling, establishing a key precedent for zoning laws nationwide.

United Press Washington Euclid Oligshburl Cleveland United States Supreme Court Ohio District Court High Tribunal Detaure United States

Supreme Court to Try Count Sabie von Hoogstmden

New York November 22 United Press reports Supreme Court justice Aaron Levy set December 8 for the trial of Count Sabie von Hoogstmden on charges of separation against Millicent Rose interim.

Count Salm United Pres New York Supreme Court Tnstige Aaron Levy Sat Deventer Sabie von Hoogstmden Iit For Separation Millicent Rose

Elgin Woman's Mother Fatally Struck by Train

Mrs. Alice Chase, 66, of Elgin, was fatally injured when struck by a Pennsylvanian Work train at the South Franklin street crossing in Titusville around 7 AM. She was deaf, apparently did not hear the train, and died at Titusville Hospital shortly after. The deceased was well known in the Elgin area and had frequently visited the town.

Pennsylvania Railroad Franklin Street Bue Alice Chase N. Babeork Elgin Titusville Trailroad Chase Titsville Hospital Wanda Shai Yite

Uphold Opinion in Bell's Case

Justice Frazer in the Supreme Court upholds the Allegheny County Common Pleas Court ruling dismissing the bill of equity filed by Peter Camernm Secretary of the State Hankin Department. The action sought $300,000 in bonds pledged as collateral for funds deposited in the Carnegie Trust by Allegheny County officials.

Unltd Pro Paladelphia Justice Frazer Supreme Court Today Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Peter Camernm State Hankin Department Carnegien Trust 20 Allegheny County Home W. L. Henderson A. H. Dixon Poor Allegheny County

Deaths by Own Action Reported At Washington Monument

The Washington monument was used today as a means of death by own action. B Ward, 35, a colored man, jumped from the top. Harry Anderson, Spanish American War veteran, leaped to his death Saturday. Marie Edwards sues Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for 50000 damages over her husband Hugh Edwards's death in an automobile accident at Prisco crossing, Beaver County, on Sept. t

Wy Wuew Washington Washington Monument B. Ward Colered Harry Anderson United Press Ford ITY Marie Edwards Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Hugh Edwards Abel Dent Prisco Crossing Pronelnownship Beaver County

Corry Sees Real Winter Weather Reach Town

Corry experienced a genuine winter spell with temperatures around twenty above and several inches of snow. A cold wave followed near zero readings in the Midwest, with a forecast of more drops then a warmer spell later in the week.

Corry Nias

Jury selection begins in famous oil cases in D C

In Washington the trial of Albert H. Fall and Edward Doheny starts with jury selection in the District of Columbia Supreme Court. Prospective jurors are questioned about familiarity with Revelry and radio addresses on the oil scandal as lawyers seek impartial panelists.

United Presa Washington America Harding Ofl Bar of Justice Albert H. Pall United States Tntation Edward J. Doheny Ihe Ernational Petroleum George 8. Hoover Samuel Hopfins Adams Rik Hills-Teapot Dome Senator Walsh Montana Paul Allen Venireman Walsh Kenry D. Byers An Press Thomas R. Carey

Check Raising Scheme Bared in Johnstown Trial

Nov 22 in Pittsburgh United States district court Judge R M Gibson presides over the trial of twelve Johnstown district defendants in a $123 000 check raising scheme prosecution led by Federal Assistant Attorney Samuel W Pringle. Defense attorney Percy Allen Rose argues the indictments accuse Mrs Jones cashier of Holscripple Bank of orchestrating daily meetups in Wilson's office to fix accounts and falsify records to permit the alleged scheme involving 250 banks in the Johnstown district.

United Press Pittsburgh Johnstown United States District Court R. M. Gibson Samuel W. Pringle Percy Allen Rose Johntown

Five Best Radio Features Listed Across Stations

A scanning of schedules shows WPAA Dallas features the Honey Boys Orchestra. WCAE Pittsburgh airs a Kaufmann and Baer Mutuel Aid Association minstrel show. WOR Newark presents Harmoniats. WBAP Fort Worth lists Fiddie Bund, while CFCF Montreal previews the Royal Orchestra.

WPAA Dallas T. Honey Boys WCAE Pittsburgh Kaufmann and Baer Mutuel Aid Association WOR Newark Harmoniats WBAP Fort Worth Fiddie Bund CFCF Montreal Royal Orcheatsa

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