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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1926

Page

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QUEEN MARIE VISITS GRAVE OF UNKNOWN SOLDIER IN ARLINGTON

Queen Marie visits Arlington Cemetery to lay a wreath on the Unknown Soldier’s tomb and to Mount Vernon, where she and a royal party meet General Roykend and the Mount Vernon regents. She exchanges brief remarks with officers and admires the shrine and grounds during a wartime tribute tour.

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Cook Granted Bond After Auto Crash Involving Hollister

Cook was released on bond after an auto accident near St Thomas Cemetery. Hollister faces charges of violating motor regulations and driving while intoxicated as his case proceeds to the grand jury. Theodore Hollister remains hospitalized at Corey Hospital with severe injuries from the crash.

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Five Best Radio Features Highlighted in Today’s Schedule

A fragmented listing outlines today’s top radio features. It mentions Arctic Program with George Palmer Potlain on WGN Chicago and a University Program on WLW Cincinnati. Also notes a late afternoon auction bridge game and various time blocks.

Hook George Palmer Potlain WGN Chicago Pentrall WLW Cincinnati P.M Hastern

Home Fire Outbreak Sparks Narrow Escape for Woman

A farmhouse fire in Niobes alan destroys the home of Mrs Hownestill as she escapes with minor injuries. Her husband worked in Union City and is believed to be away when the two story structure burned rapidly after an overheated chimney. The blaze damaged furniture and reduced the interior to smoldering embers within minutes, though the property owner was able to salvage some items before leaving.

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Urge Group Pledges By All Plant Employees

A community campaign promotes universal employee pledges at the plant for collective support. Workers in factories and businesses participate by signing pledge cards, with a citywide effort to boost commitment across the workforce.

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Bond Swindler Knapp Believed Escaped To Cuba

Pittsburgh dispatch reports Charles Knapp fled toward Cuba after a $320000 land swindle and fraud involving $102000 from Brotherhood Sayings and Trust Company and $218000 from individuals. Detectives press search as authorities believe he headed to Maryland Pennsylvania border area seeking refuge. Former Uniontown resident Kaiapp identified as fellow fugitive linked to bail posturing.

Pittsburgh Orr Charles Knapp Cuba Brotherhood Sayings and Trust Company Seveal Kaiapp Charles Johnston Uniontown Bayana Knopp Ag Fogiatus Sand

Snow Flurries Hint Winter’s Early Approach

Snowy observances and geese sightings hint at an early winter. A brief air parade was noted as northern storms churn and last night’s rain sparked downpours while trees and fences swayed. Local residents prepare for upcoming travel to Erie for a council meeting.

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Routine City Council Meeting Yields Few Items

City council proceedings open with routine matters as the Municipal building hosts the session. Officers present discuss ordinance on appropriations totaling 8015 14 and rules for city refuse collection while council approves personnel and prepares for planned bridge work and civil service board appointments.

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Miners Leader Threatened by Crowd in Nottingham

Notting ham town faced militarized tension as special constables mobilized and over 100 police guarded hotel sites. A crowd demanded the presence of John Cook, secretary of the Miners Federation, amid unrest linked to England's general strike era.

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Guild and Children's Aid Will Benefit Drive Aided by Chest

The Guild and the Children's Aid Society unite for a city charity chest campaign to fund essential clothing and shoes for destitute children. The drive supports garment needs, hospital aid, and home visits, with pledges sought from subscribers and local merchants to sustain yearlong welfare work.

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Train collision ignites oil car blast at Coldwater

United Press report from Coldwater describes a New York Central gravel train colliding with a freight engine, causing an oil car explosion that killed both engineers and firemen aboard the two trains. The tragedy occurred on October 15, with crews from both lines fatally injured.

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Debs Is Dying In Grim Final S fills

A garbled obituary note marks Debs as dying soon, with references to his health and the Socialist Party. It mentions his personal physician and the looming end, along with unspecified family attendees awaiting the outcome.

Wide Open Liquor Sale Sparks City Protest

A large crowd protests an unauthorized liquor sale near West Mint Street and the Curry bottling plant. Reports describe numerous drunks. police and city officials debate relaxing conditions and enforcement as traffic and public order concerns grow. Citizens fear rising disorder from weekend drinking and seek action.

Reed Continues Investigation of Slush Fund

The Rev. Robert O'Brien Chicago Methodist minister and aide to Senator Reed testified before the Senate Campaign Funds Committee. He described pressure to back Hugh Magill and forced candidacy shifts, detailing utilities slush funds and attempts to place Smith in a third party race. He claimed Safford offered a good job to Smith if he withdrew and discussed reaching Julius Rosenwald and the Chicago Daily News.

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Noted Sculptor Lorado Taft to Lecture at Wish Schast Auditorium

The first number of this year's Ly Speech Matinee features Lorado Taft presenting an applied art lecture at Wish Schast Auditorium tomorrow evening. Season tickets are on sale at Sheromop High School and Miss Priifer's Music Parlor with reserved and general admission options.

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Four Killed on Grace Crossing in Medford Mass

Four men were killed when an express train struck their automobile at a Wind Street crossing. The victims are Antonio Tinhaires 53 of Cambridge Harold A. Abet 18 of Chelsea Freeman W Gillespin 17 of Chelsea and Ernest Suradling 18 of Chelsea. The driver Georg Wilkinson 58 was seriously injured but is expected to recover according to hospital authorities.

United Press Medford Mas Ant Anton Bile Antonio Tlinhaires Cambridge Harold A. Abeat Chelsea Freeman W Gillespin Ernest Suradling Georg Wilkinson

United Fresh Confers With Kellogg On Mexican Situation

Ambassador James R. Sheffield arrived in Washington to confer with Secretary Kellogg on oil and land law responses to Mexican policy. American Consul Blocker at Mazatlan reported Texas police expect Captain today to murder J. E. Spriges, Pepper Company superintendent, killed and robbed in Sital on October 16. Blakeslee departed with friends for a day trip.

Washington James R. Sheffield Kellogg Blocker Mazaton J. E. Spriges Pepper Company Sital

Abandoned machine tied to Elizabeth NJ heist uncovered in Wilkes Barre

Police traced an abandoned vehicle linked to a bank holdup in Elizabeth New Jersey to Wilkes Barre. Samuel Kostansky, 28 of Macungie PA, admitted ownership claiming the car broke down and left yesterday. Inspectors found a destroyed Pennsylvania plate and cartridge under the front seat.

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Bell Denies Hidden Assets In Embezzlement Case

Pimisburg Oct 1 Emphatic denial by John A Bell banker of Carnegie Trust Company convicted of embezzling 613749 that he hid assets He claims he turned every dollar over to receivers Bell appeals from six years in prison and 19000 fine He also notes he never heard of Charles B Knapp the Liberty Bond salesman who vanished with 320000 in cash last Friday RA McCrady president of Brotherhood Savings and Trust says Knapp portrayed himself as selling Liberty Bonds at a bargain to a bankrupt banker.

United Press Pimisburgi John A Bell Barkrupt Carnegie Trust Company Bell Sud RA. McCrady Brotherhood Savings and Trust Coropany Knapp

Explosion at DuPont Powder Works Kills One Man

A blast at the DuPont Powder Works in Moosic destroyed a building and shattered nearby shops. George Brown, 47, of Moosic was killed. Five co workers present at the time were unharmed. About 45 men were employed across several buildings in the complex.

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