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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1925
Page
1
President Calvin Coolidge condemns religious bigotry and calls for restraint as he addresses the Legion convention. He argues the nation has endured war taxes and military service and urges continued efforts to maintain peace.
President Coolidge spoke to World War veterans at the American Legion convention in Omaha urging tolerance at home and abroad to prevent religious and racial intolerance. He warned against militarism and urged investment in roads, schools, and education as paths to peace, stressing unity over force.
National Guard units join investigators in central Pennsylvania as Charles Ames, pilot of the express mail flight, remains missing after his plane vanished Thursday night. Reports place the search in Venango and surrounding Allegheny valleys with authorities pursuing a theory of an engine or fuel failure.
A clipped historic radio listing notes programs on WLS Chicago WE AF New York and several other stations. It mentions Old English programs Veiled Prophet parade and an Old Time Ballad segment with solos and an orchestra. Verdi’s opera and Easter concert broadcasts are also listed on WEAF and affiliated stations.
Lieutenant Donald Mt. Carpenter, at Pensacola, Florida, says sponsors of a separate air corps plan want higher ranks and increased pay. He notes agitation aimed to have the command return with elevated titles.
The newly organized Woman's Club at Corry held its first fall meeting at Hotel Corry with about 150 members present. Mrs Bess Kincaid chaired the Entertainment Committee and outlined a year of two department programs led by Mrs DA Hill Atrom and Mrs Gof Kamps. several notable speakers and entertainers are planned. The next meeting will be Monday evening at Hotel Corry with Mrs Ramsay Burton speaking on The World Court. tea will be served.
The merchants inside the city fixed October 24 as the date for the next Community Day sale. Plans were formulated at the Merchants division meeting in the Municipal Building last evening.
George Snell was bound over to the November term of court on a charge of assault and battery and surety of the peace when arraigned before Alderman GH Gordon this morning. Bail was fixed at 1000. Tay and Donald Baker left this morning for Pittsburgh to attend the World Series.
City Council discussed a proposal by Oil City and Pittsburgh railroad officials to install flashing light signals at the West Smith Street crossing. Officials cited success elsewhere and urged protection, while some favored a 24 hour watchman and no firm installation action was taken. Railroad men indicated installation could start within one or two weeks.
Commander Donald MacMillan head of the MacMillan Navy Arctic expedition announced plans for a next year’s voyage to Labrador to explore and excavate Norse ruins at Nain. He said Viking settlements were found at Nain resembling Greenland sites and endorsed air exploration over ships for future Arctic work.
Arrangements are complete for the World Series to be shown at the Journal Building with high grade play by play and telegraph machine updates. The 13 innings and times will be carried on the Journal scoreboard starting at 2 o’clock, with fans invited to follow the progress from the Journal office.
Today is the final deadline for petition filings for independent candidacies in the November election. County officials at 3 o clock announced that Democratic sheriff candidate Sterrett plans to run as an Independent, Republican, and Democrat. The official count shows Moomy won the Republican nomination with 28 votes, besting Sterrett for the nomination. No independent filings for any other offices were reported at this time.
Erie residents discuss looming personnel shifts as Paul D. Wright resigns as highways secretary. Lyle A. Orr and Harry Ball, top Erie department officials, are named for possible discharge while Wright’s allies press for disclosure of correspondence about the Bradford County road project. The governor denies intent to fund the road with bond money, though Wright’s supporters claim he received such guidance.
Locarno talks stall as Germany signals reluctance to sign arbitration pacts with Belgium Poland and Czechoslovakia. Delegates report Berlin will demand major concessions over colonies Saar Danzig and eastern frontier while seeking troop rights and League of Nations entries. Foreign Minister Stresemann ill and absent
Council met to approve bills and pay expenses. Treasurer reported a $2346.55 balance as of October 1. Final report on the Essex and Marion street sewer contract retained five percent. September sidewalk and Seventh street project estimates filed. Police court fines totaled $65. Ordinance 529 extending Hast Church street to William Street passed on final reading. War rate discussion followed by adjournment.
Tesla's regular meeting at the Motel Gorey featured a lively debate between Secretary Clyde Weir and member Frank Babbitt on flag etiquette. George Knowlton was initiated as a new member during today’s gathering. Guests Emmett Bailey of Oil City Club and J M Richards of Cleveland attended.
City officials call for water users to send statements of old and new rates urging guidance on potential readjustment. If rates are deemed burdensome or exceed thirty percent, the city commission may demand action and seek household user input.
Commissioner Weaver attacked the proposed water rate increase calling it unfair and excessive. He urged a readjustment between fifteen and thirty percent and a mass meeting to pressure the water company for rates fair to households and manufacturers. The council directed written statements from ratepayers and planned talks with water officials to seek a reduction.
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