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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1926
Page
1
United States and Mexico face a widening diplomatic break after notes exchange over Mexican oil land laws. Kellogg warned Mexico to honor American property rights valued at about one billion dollars, with demands not to apply retroactive restrictions.
Funeral services are held in Titusville for Apa Alice Moltraye Chase who died after being struck by a work train at Franklin Street crossing. She was 46, mother of Leona McCray of Third City and Mrs. Newmiah Hitchcock of Elgin, formerly of Sparta Township. She married Cyrus McCray in 1928, then David Chase in 1924, moving to Titusville months ago.
United States officials and Mexican press differ on whether relations will break as Ambassador Sheffield arrives in Mexico City. A note based on an ultimatum is expected soon, detailing American objections to new land and oil laws and Mexican defense.
A rural carrier, Jason Progty, retires under the 1920 Retirement Act after a career starting June 1902 on a 124 mile standard route with a base salary that rose to 1800 by 1920. The article notes mandatory deductions, fund growth past 61 million dollars, and the pension structure for Civil Service employees.
Members of Lieut A W Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Ladies Auxiliary organize Thanksgiving Day observances at their West Washington street club. A buffet luncheon precedes a 9 o clock dancing party with music and social gathering for members and friends.
Coroner Ed Lowrey ruled no inquest needed into the death of eight year old Glenn H Brooks after a highway collision on the Pittsfield Wrightsville road. Driver John F Fitzsimmons and passenger William Durley said the child hesitated crossing the road and was struck, suffering a fractured skull and other injuries.
A cordial invitation invites all to attend the Thanksgiving Day service at Emmanuel Church. The program lists choral music under M O Waller with processional hymns, anthems, Te Deum, and a refrain praising God. The full choir leads the service in public worship as congregants enter with praise.
Court room in Somerville recounts a rapid parade of witnesses in the Mills murder trial. Testimony covers alibis and sightings around the park with astronomers noting a crescent moon and a full moon reported by another witness.
Preparations by the Presbyterian Men’s Bible class for their annual Wailer and Sin banquet in the church dining hall on Friday evening December 1st. G. D. Vanderde, deputy regional executive of the Boy Scouts, will be the speaker with local scout officials Milleterent Warren and others assisting. Tickets are on sale and a special musical program is planned. Miss Bentley visited Erie earlier with her father JD Bentley and wife.
Radio listings highlight programs from CNRW WCCO WEAF and WOR with selections including Hart House String Quartet and Central Portal Players. Featured works include a light opera The Little Dike and a Thanksgiving Barn Dance.
An account notes two Navy seaplanes attempting a nonstop flight from Hampton Roads Virginia to Canton Canal Zone. One commander Bartlett’s plane forced down near the Telegraph Pines by a cross indicating the crash site as weather dictated the route.
Corry prepares for Thanksgiving with all businesses and plants closed for the day. Churches plan joint services at Emmanuel Church Thornton Street with pastors leading and the public urged to attend. No newspaper edition will publish on the holiday and the paper will resume next week. Grant Pettitt visits from Ohio State University for vacation time with his mother and relatives. Mrs. A Abbey arrives from Smethport for a holiday visit with her daughter and family on Franklin Street.
The 1921 oil policy is outlined as former Interior Secretary Fall and Doheny face a fraud case. Navy Secretary Daniels may testify about the 1921 22 Japanese war scare as prosecutors press for Navy records. Subpoenas demand government oil leases and contracts tied to Pan American Petroleum and Transport Co with royalty terms set during multiple administrations.
Reverend E Bartlett gave an inspiring Thanksgiving Day address to the Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Corry. The speaker praised national, state, and citizen gratitude while F J Tucholl of Buffalo and J E Mount of this city attended as guests.
City authorities plea for driver cooperation to keep West Micasant street safe for youths coasting after dark. Cars should avoid the hill between 7 and 9 30 pm and use alternate routes when possible. Police have assisted with intersections and plan Boy Scouts patrols to monitor crossings.
United Press reports the PNA No. 2 near the Island of Pines and the PN-10 No. 1 crossing western Cuba en route to Panama while PN-10 No. 2 is missing. Navy searches and guard ships positioned along the route to assist. The mission began at Hampton Roads with engines and fuel planned for about 20 hours of flight.
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