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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1925
Page
3
Publication notice from Corry Pennsylvania listing address West South Street and Arthur Colegrove as publisher. States postal arrangement as second class mail matter with yearly and per-copy rates, and advertising rate terms to be set on application.
The stock market rose on a broad demand surge amid October optimism. Observers credit the Locarno peace conference and Europe’s potential prosperity with lifting American investment, trade and earnings power, while stressing that U.S. prosperity hinges on global peace and ongoing domestic production and trade.
A recent airplane race in Europe saw a lightweight 107 horsepower air cooled engine power a slim biplane to 704 mph, surprising many. Experts say design and low air resistance matter more than engine power, predicting trends toward smaller, lighter planes and cars. Some Americans may not forgive Europe if it adheres to the Peace of Locarno.
A mixed column surveys early fall weather with frost notes and a brisk business review. It covers industrial activity, capital investment, and stock levels, plus local items on a wedding, a lawsuit, a school desk upgrade, storm damages, population growth in several cities, and a derailed Erie train delaying service.
Twenty years ago The Journal Files report Corry High School football visits Saturday for a gridiron clash with Titusville’s undefeated squad while locals beat Meadville 47 to ?. Corry also defeated the same team 22 to 4 in a prior matchup.
Three weeks of warm weather allow most contracts in Kane to progress but rain and unsettled conditions threaten finish dates. Dr Dennis expects Raman to Tow and Lutton to Shettien projects completed with dry days, while Kasse to Wilcox paving might slip. If delays persist, spring rework and winter damage repairs loom. Duke Center roadway should open November 4 after October 31 completion.
Fragmented OCR notes speak of road work on the Portilla State Line Highway with progress hopes for the year and weather permitting. Mentions delays, a possible completion before winter, and a plan to repaid a road between Emporium and St Mary's. Also references a divorce petition and local court chatter amid the noisy fragmentary text.
A transformer dropped onto a car at midnight injuring several and killing one man in Wheel Uke. The Erie County Electric Company says the heavy device fell through a water conduit, trapping victims including A. at 105 Peach Street and Will?Koenig at 819 Mhilantt Street. Coroner Stanfield leads the investigation as victims are treated at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Dominic Page, 20, is dead after an insult sparked a fatal shooting. Bruno Pissapo, 40, lies wounded in a hospital with a chest wound, while Neil Serivo, 25, is in custody. About 40 persons gathered when late remarks about a relative provoked the attack.
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