14 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
1
A Connecticut resident, said to be a Solon, died by inhaling gas in his apartment near Farragut Square. A note to servants mentioned a plan, and two servants were found in a lower floor room. investigators and a coroner later issued a certificate.
A train struck a truck in Crawford County injuring the driver. The incident spurred local organizing for the National Woman's Party led by Miss Beatty and others to support Elizabeth Cutteron in Meadville and surrounding towns.
Edward Tarrington, foreman for EM Love and Sin, was badly injured when his truck collided with Eris Express Train No 13 at a crossing near the Kurte plant. He suffered a crushed left leg and multiple wounds, with possible amputation and serious scalp injuries. he is in Corry Hospital in critical condition awaiting further updates.
Henry Maerel, formerly with the Cory police department, has passed exams and begun training for the highway patrol. He started training at the barracks in Hershey after resigning as mayor and will be stationed locally once the current probation ends.
A summary of radio feature highlights across stations including WEAT in New York and KGO in Oakland. Listings note programs and times with references to opera and orchestral broadcasts, and mention of WGY in Schenectady and WJY in New York.
United Press reports the airship ZR-8 with 28 German officers and Americans aboard showed strong progress toward Lakehurst New Jersey after leaving the Azores. The craft flew three engines for economy at about 60 knots, with one crew member parachuting a bag of personal effects. Communication attempts from New York and Chatham failed initially but were expected to improve as it neared the United States.
Residents and tax payers in Columbus township oppose surrender of the borough charter. County officials doubt grounds to block the move citing cost of bridge work and courthouse alterations. A hearing is expected as the Warren County court prepares to rule on the matter.
Reports describe riots and looting in Shanghai with Chinese and foreign districts under attack. Troops and marines defend the French concession as Americans and other foreigners seek safety amid chaos and hurried evacuations.
District Governor Justin Symes of Lockport visited the Cleveland Rotary club, meeting members at a Monday session and praising the club’s service philosophy. He discussed club matters with officers during his first visit to the city, amid a Western New York, Western Pennsylvania and Ontario Rotary district tour. Tomes Vondra returned from a water trip through New York and Washington.
Meagre data show a motor accident Sunday on Clymer road near Cleveland. Mel Nettie Roberts sustained a fractured shoulder and was treated at Corry Hospital for about 12 hours, with another woman reported to have several broken ribs.
The Get out the vote caravan passed through the city late Monday evening without a large gathering. Rory was criticized for limited turnout as the caravan traveled with two automobiles and a replica cherry bell.
Following a short illness Ernest Merker died this morning at home on Raymond Block South Uinter Street. He was about years of age and longtime resident, member of the Corry Lute of Elke and United Commercial Travelers, and formerly employed by the Marry Chair Company. He recently partnered with John Plan in the Corry Furniture and Repair Company. Survived by his wife and daughter at home and by siblings Alicet Merker and Fret Moenes Corry Herman Merken and Mrs Fred Mender Titusville. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Ernest Tore Fors completed the purchase of the Cam Norolis Hostel on East Main Street from BR Shankey. The deal closed this morning, with immediate possession. Shankey, in ill health, left for Pittsburgh with Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, his sister, to stay at home for the next few months.
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