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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1926
Page
3
A Chicago judge notes grim odds for premeditated murder cases, arguing public awareness should deter crime. He cites odds of arrest, conviction, and escape as a moral critique and urges stronger accountability to protect human life.
Tokyo authorities launch an anti fly drive with a bounty on dead flies. Clerks count 22,000,000 captured insects as heat spurs swatting. Officials warn flies will return next spring, urging ongoing efforts to curb the problem.
A fragmentary opinion likens industry-wide strikes to a nation failing. It argues coal stoppages devastate profits and trade, hurting labor and capital alike, and compares industrial unity to a living organism, urging a League of Industries to avert broader harm.
The United States Chamber of Commerce notes after war that total government take runs about 12 percent of personal income, meaning an eight hour worker spends one hour daily to support government. It argues much of savings must come from state and municipal levels, not federal taxes, to avoid further strain on taxpayers. The piece ends with a nod to classifieds.
October 30, 1006 items include George Patterson leaving Swetland’s grocery to run a greenhouse business with Howard Whiteley. Sackett family moves from Spring street to Brownell house. Bryant of Curry Traction sells yesterday and marks a milestone. Shuely moves his paint stock to a new Main street store. Charde R. Davis, candidate for Assembly, to speak November 3 at the Messungen theatre.
United From Pittsburgh reports 80 medals awarded to 2 persons for valor. Two silver medals and several bronzes given. five heroes died. Pensions totaling $2,500 yearly to dependents of three heroes. one father granted $500. Eighteen other heroes received minor awards totaling about $14,400. Edna Biggins saved from drowning. J Arthur Barry of Philadelphia honored for the act.
London dispatch notes the first disruption of the British mine strike as three chests of high explosives with fires and detonators were found near the mouth of the middle pit at Bab-Stack. A watchman saw a man fleeing from the pit after the discovery.
Two men were blinded after hot molten metal splashed from a pour and sprayed their faces near North East and State streets. Tony Ardilla and James Nechistro, both of North East, are at St. Vincent's hospital with serious eye injuries. A third victim, Louis Constantino, also of North East, was burned on the face but less seriously hurt and may be discharged later today.
State Highway Bureau received seven bids Friday for grading five and a half miles of the Canisteo Whitehill road in Allegany County. H E Bruce of Olean was the low bidder at 204,007 dollars. W D Fote of Olean was among the unsuccessful bidders at 304,000 dollars.
Announcement reports the marriage of Miss Dorothy Lutz and Mr. Wilbur Morris in the city. Rev. Wic Reiger officiated Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Reynolds attended, a nearby shower was held in their honor, and the couple reside at 221 First Avenue.
Eight states will vote on prohibition referendums in an election tied to Congress. Colorado, California, Montana, and Missouri consider repealing enforcement laws. Wisconsin weighs 270 percent beer legalization. New York and Illinois seek changes to the Volstead Act. A referendum in New York and Illinois asks for a federal constitutional convention.
A stained straight razor with blurred fingerprint outlines was turned over to Special Prosecutor Alexander Simpson as the latest exhibit in the Hall Mills murder probe. Frank Caprio, a private detective, delivered the razor from Beekman, who once hired a Beekman associate, but Caprio claimed he avoided involvement. The razor, bearing Teddy stains, was handed to fingerprint expert Joseph Fauber of New York Forensic Lab.
A Philadelphia woman with 18 spades in a bridge game attracted many marriage proposals, as reported by Arkansas Gazette. The ad laden scene suggests suitors believed they could win her hand through notices and courting offers.
A barn on Cherrykee road burned at about 5 30 Friday morning trapping John Behringer 78 and his brother George 38. They leaped to ground, escaping with burns. John is hospitalized with severe back and hip burns, George at home with head and hand injuries. Loss totals $800 with no insurance. all belongings lost.
Detroit report states Harry Houdini, no longer at peak as a magician, battles for life after appendicitis surgery on Monday. A second emergency operation was performed as a worsening abdomen paralysis developed, offering only temporary relief and leaving his condition critical with a possible fatal relapse.
Harrisburg reports the State Pardon Board recommended ten pardons and Governor Pinchot approved them after October sessions. Twenty-eight applications were refused. Tioga resident John Tenbrook, convicted of second degree murder in his father's slaying, is among those pardoned as investigators disputed his account of four Black assailants.
A Washington Star item quotes Uncle Bien lamenting that no monkey ever left any property and the phrase “Que reusul aut nobody wants a monkey tohiu encester” frames the remark as a witty, curious aside about value and demand.
Harrisburg October 30 The state Motor Federation called a conference here December 5 to discuss uniform traffic regulations for pennsylvania municipalities Recommendations from the conference will be sent to the legislature Mayors and traffic directors of rural cities invited to attend.
Detroit man Charles Kirkpatrick, Sunday School superintendent from McGregor Michigan, was sentenced to three years in Leavenworth and fined $1000 for Mann Act violations. He admitted transporting Ruby Hopra a one year old to Chicago where she gave birth to a daughter, and Kirkpatrick acknowledged paternity but denied the charge.
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