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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1926
Page
1
Report describes severe flooding in the Midwest leaving thousands homeless. A boy was shot during an incident involving a group of youths. he was taken to Corey Hospital where surgeons operated but concern remained for his condition.
Beards town Illinois faced three to seven feet of flood waters flooding the business district and homes after two levee breaks. Merchants moved stock and reinforced foundations with sandbags as residents evacuated. No local casualties reported though past weekend toll included drownings downstream.
A report by the nine circuit court of appeals judges urged Congress to authorize appointing twelve additional federal district judges to speed justice. The recommendation, adopted at a conference led by Chief Justice STW, cites substantial progress and warns against overwork. Districts named include Pennsylvania, Western New York, and New York circuits, with several new appointments proposed alongside earlier ideas. The report notes a 42 percent rise in pending criminal cases over four years.
Multiple youths from the First and Fourth wards are detained this evening after a string of sneak thefts at Albert Jacobs’s residence on Concord and East Pleasant streets. A watch and a small amount of jewelry were recovered, with Jacobs identifying his stolen timepiece. Investigations target a group possibly involved in Friday’s burglary as police question suspects in connection with the case.
A serious automobile crash on a rural road near Columbus injures Mrs Ta Chase and others. The car left the highway, toppled into a ditch about three feet deep, trapping occupants and prompting rescue by bystanders and a doctor. Aged onlookers describe the wreck as severe with the top torn off and the engine damaged. Fire and tow crews attended the scene. two others reported injuries though not serious.
Republicans launched a Western Pennsylvania campaign tour with candidates Teslay Williams Ware and Woodward for statewide offices. They visited Pittsburgh to rally support, then moved to Washington and Beaver counties. State committee leaders and campaign staff accompanied the group, signaling organized efforts for the upcoming primary.
A six year old boy Clare Hillstrom of West Wayne Street remains seriously ill at home with lockjaw. Doctors and specialists from Pitts and Erik assist the patient and his family as the community awaits further word on his condition.
Vice President W. Parsons of Erie Bellvodd, based in Youngsio, led a group of Erie Railroad executives to Sitodas for a formal visit. The delegation arrived by special train as part of a routine inspection and discussions at the afternoon session.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a rundown of radio features and program notes. Mentions include Eastern Red Grass convention and a Symphagy Players. Several garbled names and places appear, making specifics uncertain.
United Press reports the escapee Nuvu Kearns from Diss Mont asylum ended a three week search with his capture. He was found in torn clothing, wary and exhausted, near West View police detachment. Food thefts and alleged assault noted as authorities recover him.
Rockwood mine blast traps between six and eight dozen miners in the Roan Iron Company shaft. Rescue teams race to reach the entombed workers as officials fear many lives were lost to fire or gas. A previous blast at the same spot last year killed eight, and experts suspect a long smoldering fire ignited today’s explosion.
Erie plans a big welcome for Republican nominees Carrie Russell John S Fishe Win Vire Arthur James James P Woodward with an evening program at Academ High School and a downtown luncheon. The visit includes the county party leader and nominees for U S Senate Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Internal Affairs.
County Commissioners at Erie report 1256 voters registered in the city for the November election. Registration figures by party include Republicans 905 Democrats 286 Prohibition 58 Non Partisan 5. Enrollment on Saturday was 302, below prior days and far under the 1926 total.
United Press reports in Washington that Senator Borah returning from a western tour warned the farm question remains unsettled and that Republicans will keep control of the next Senate. He criticized the President and indicated no plan to modify the Senate World Court position. The piece also notes social visitor updates and local arrivals in town.
Pennsylvania dry chief John D Pennington says prohibition can never be fully enforced yet sincere effort should continue. He emphasizes stopping illicit liquor at the source rather than sporadic raids and notes progress is relative based on public belief in enforcement.
Gerald Dwyer year-old Brooklyn newspaper employee Ian was arrested today to await arraignment on a homicide charge connected to the death of Joseph Rubner Tr. 89 copyreader on the Bronx Home News.
About 250000 worshippers filled Sesqui Stadium in Philadelphia for a mass celebrated by Archbishop Dougherty as part of the Sesquicentennial celebration. The service marked a solemn ceremony of thanksgiving for 150 years of American independence.
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