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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1926
Page
1
Storm losses and police raids dominate the city scene. Troopers seized a moonshine cache at the Imperial hotel, arresting proprietor Denni s while reports of heavy rains cause widespread damage. Police say bootlegging and rowdy fights plague the area as crews from the Valerian and other ships report hurricane havoc along southern waters.
Washington reports 666 people were killed in automobile accidents during the four week period ending October 2. The Commerce Department announced that deaths for this period were greater than for any other four week span this year, exceeding the prior four week total by 125.
Patrick Mev Dermott, key figure in the Canton mystery, was held in the county jail after being captured at Twin Rocks, Pa. Authorities say he confessed to his role in the killing of Don R. Mullett and implicated others. McDermott was brought back to Pennsylvania with two brothers and was captured by Stark County prosecutor McClintock and Ora Slater. the case widens as more names surface.
Kansas City dispatch reports the Senatorial quiz into Indiana politics moved to Kansas City with testimony by Senator dus A Reed calling Reverend Joseph Myers to the stand. Myers, former war secretary of the League of Non-Pantinan Association in Indiana, was expected to illuminate alleged expenditures in distributing League of Nations propaganda. The testimony aimed to reveal conditions of the action and support efforts to wipe out night traffic.
Volunteers mobilize across wards for the Community Chest push despite heavy weather. Ward committees Brow and Pivor busy. Alexander and FT Rabbitt in the Hayl area aiming to finish by evening. Tonight at six, Oil W Brarken leads a rally at the Municipal Building to boost subscriptions and set the pace for reports due tomorrow.
Eastern stations air a diverse slate including WGY Schenectady with a String Quartet, WEAP Hookwp presenting Berlin opera La Soumuise hula, KOA Pishuygh with PAL Eastern Borigevele Gy, KOA Denver etc. Also KOA Mountain airing Minstrel Ping and a New York wrap. In West Philadelphia a Shakespearean Merchant of Venice performance features. Players listed.
A city wide notice announces a special registration day Tuesday to help voters who missed earlier enrollment. Ralph Benedict and municipal officials will oversee registration at the Municipal Building from morning until 8 PM. The push, aided by the Kiwanis Club, aims to boost enrollment amid recent quarantine and diphtheria concerns.
Federation Day will be observed by the Woman's Club in Corry on Tuesday October awaiting details from the State Federation meeting in Wil Hamptons. Delegates Mrs Grain and Miss Lena Stiber report on American Citizenship keynote with Nes A W Brevillier as guest speaker. Brevillier, former president of the Woman's Club, delivers an engaging address on citizenship and community role.
On the Roosevelt highway near Union City three cars collided early Sunday morning. Dr B P Match of Union City suffered serious injuries while driving up a hill as another vehicle attempted to pass. Frank Dra jen of Franklin, PA, failed to pass and struck Dr Hateh's car, shoving it into the rear of James Mosher's vehicle. The crash left all three cars badly wrecked and occupants injured.
The cotton market edges lower as the President's cotton board reviews farmer distress and the Agriculture Department signals potential price support. Early forecasts propose a record U.S. crop of about 17.1 million bales, with other estimates around 16.1 million to 16.7 million, suggesting wide variance in the coming harvest.
A large meeting of citizens met Sunday afternoon to push for drastic police reform. They demand a complete change in department policy and intensified law enforcement, citing unrestricted traffic, burglaries, and monopolized streets. Organizers say an action plan and patrol presence will be pursued to curb crime and restore order.
Queen Marie orders shortened stay in the United States and plans an early return to Rowmania due to flu symptoms. Official communique cites physical illness and lists medical advice guiding the curtailed itinerary and anticipated date of departure.
Intermittent rains culminated in one of the heaviest downpours of the year with 1.90 inches by 5:30 PM, flooding basements and heavy water in East Smith and Spring streets. Sewers backed up by leaves and debris forced city crews to clear blockages, risking property damage and widespread inundation. Some business basements and homes on West Church Street were flooded, while the Proughy home was nearly surrounded by water as creek flow rose. Continues on Page Five.
The United States Supreme Court today affirmed the president's authority to oust federal officials without Senate consent. The decision, stemming from a Portland Oregon case, concerns back pay for the period of appointment as postmaster after removal by a president.
Community Chest Committee in Corry Penna invites donations to Corry’s Community Chest. Enclose currency or check for a subscription amount and include name and address.
Corry Hospital is listed among Northwestern Pennsylvania facilities receiving full or conditional approval from the American College of Surgeons. The notice names Pittsburgh Allegheny General, Mercy, Saint Josephs, Saint Vincent, and others as meeting or nearing required standards for surgical care.
Patrick Coyne, a legless prisoner at Western Penitentiary, who was jailed for 10 to 20 years for fatally wounding his wife in their Port Perry cottage, was declared insane by a commission and ordered sent to Pairview Hospital for the Criminally Inclined.
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