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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1923
Page
6
Cony voters back a 60 million bond to finance building 1335 miles of road with state officials and county leaders rallying support. Prominent highway advocates push passage as all parties acknowledge the public works impact, while officials outline allocation and oversight plans.
In Portland Oregon labor tensions rise as miners and political figures clash over Lloyd George. A secretary from the Miners Federation condemns the former premier's stance while accusing him of opposing workers and labor reforms. The exchange signals broader disputes within the Anglo American labor movement and federation protests.
Fire swept the Brief hotel causing major damage amid an investigation into an incendiary blaze. Officials noted the building suffered extensive damage and assessed the loss at around $7800 as investigators pursue leads.
An advertisement promotes a scalp treatment by P Ames & Co touted to stop itching instantly. It claims the tonic nourishes the scalp, reduces flaking, and leaves hair looking healthy. Sold at drug and toilet counters.
The hearing on the alleged murder of Leslie Hannabi in Tionesta was postponed to 2 p m today. Attorney A C Brown and Sheriff aids subpoena witnesses. Derrick Daniel and others face questions as investigators seek who fired the fatal shot. eyewitness Ros Bil released on bail under $1000. Neighbors summoned to the Hannith home remain questioned.
Harrisburg report says Walter Durming an associate of the notorious Die Brothers seeks pardon after 22 years for murder involvement in the Kahne case. Board told Dorman's record includes leadership of a gang and possible reform efforts while prison officials note his potential for lawful living and criminal past.
Ernesto Facenda, 20, a shipyard worker, was arraigned in Ont for the murder of Emma Dickson, 19, a Millville high school student. Detective Lore presented the warrant and asked for held-for-extradition papers to Bridgeton. magistrate Renshaw discharged the charge of willful murder, while keeping Facenda in custody pending further action. The victim disappeared September 13. her body was found near Cape May highway, Millville, September 60.
Ensign Hramer Janeight describes revival meetings by Salvation Army. Bibles advocate salvation through faith as Baalyn Brunner leads a sermon on “Man reverts Plan of God” at 8 p m with nightly meetings and a note from Charlow Puller.
Former Corry resident Miss Moses recalls leaving Japan after the great earthquake and refugee exodus. She describes days fleeing Kyoto by train, false starts, car travel with an American family in Shanghai, crowded stations, and life among panic stricken refugees en route to Korea and beyond.
Mary Miss Marlo Mayer, who played Mary Maxdalen in three Oberammergau Passion Plays, now appears in New York as a student actress. Born in Oberammergau, she first appeared in the play as a baby and returns to the stage in the current production.
Mortryry Odd Fellows and friends of Ce Muther of this way are advancing the claim that he has 6 mgak seniurke afilé record at any norber of that Ina teruity in the elute as not in the cour try. Nay Muther was recently installed uh honorary treasurer of Jonathan Lodge after years of service in than eapacity and obscribé of the Mnes mo ments. Mr Mather is now 92 years of age having been born September 2, 1831 Hewith justified in Albion Lodge of Wrie county in November whe Uth, 384 and after coming to the city. Was admitted to Jonathan Lodge Say 1th, 1850. He pissed the chairs of the lodge iy, 1882 ani wag het elected, treasurer in 16, Having been reeterters each 1 year sinew that dhe He war reveived nto the Fricampe When tid TBS, paskhoge fe chairs i 1880 and becoming, Serie iii 1802. Since that year he has served continuously with represent Linke ht shag contactly. Mr Mather haa p remarkable record to attendance at a micemen of the Jide and encampment for aman Joe Nin years Ne it Wonderfully arrive and qalptaind a Keen Interest in the fais of the orgaieetions with, which He is affiliated as well as ie all current awe and happenings Ife in the grand' old one of Morey Odd Fellows ant is here an Wht hikshest seteom not only by the members of the fraternity Lut Ty the wintize consinuaity,
Lela Wetmore appointed administratrix of the estate of a deceased Corry resident in Erie County Pennsylvania. Creditors are urged to claim debts and all debtors to remit payments promptly. attorney Don P Smith of Corry Pa handles the matter.
United Press reports on a Cleveland interdenominational church where Mrs Stewart conducted a séance under a $2,600 award claim by The Scientific American. Witnesses observed apparent messages from William James and other deceased figures, with a committee planning further tests to verify telepathic writing and automatic handwriting claims.
Fragmentary text references a suspect connected to a railroad incident with unclear details. Mentions names like Cartier and David and locations that appear garbled. No clear event, date, or outcome can be determined from the readable fragments.
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