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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1926

Page

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Corry Firemen Plan Labor Day Parade

Corry firemen announce a Labor Day parade starting at 11 10 o clock forming on Main Street and proceeding west to Centre and Washington, then north to Smith and Center, looping to River Avenue ending at the firemen headquarters. Some units and visiting firemen will participate in awards while Stanford Hose Company sits out.

Eyalute File County Main Center Centey Washington Y Maple Avenue Smith Mair River Avenue Hirst Avexius Pleasant Franke Iin Thes Firemen Corry Stanford Hose Company Allites Azul Titusville Ttu Ville Owls! Kalbat Corky

Tariff and better wages to be major issues for Republicans

United Press report notes tariff protection and rising wages as central themes for Republican contenders in the forthcoming November election. Campaign plans include a September rally and use of the St. James Hotel building for headquarters, with Mellon and War candidates emphasized.

United Press Pvt Adelphia Ale Enimmitten Mellon Jane Pennsylvania Cil Paul Honek SehuyTdd County Imymabyr Houck Gelarec Imutufforts W-L. Mellons Helys Eagdisites Seamollie Hoss Company Wab East South Street

Decorator Metagar Leads Titusville In Holiday Fire Fest

City prepares for a festive fire department celebration with extensive decorations and restricted parking. Municipal Hall and fire buildings will be festooned as tours celebrate, with a May picnic planned in City Park for residents and visitors.

Metagar Titusville Municipal Hall Tour Gal Nlice Oen Sven Himieg

Fire apparatus exhibit arrives in Le City parade headliner

The Pirsch and Sons Company of Kenosha Wisconsin supplied a thirty six foot long fire engine with four hundred ninety six gallon fuel and chemical tanks. It was driven into Le City by D W Peterson of Jamestown representing the Pirsch firm. The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary will operate a lunch room in the former Sam Jacobson building in the Tory block for Labor Day serving light lunches.

Peter Pirsch and Sons Company Kienowhay Wis Y DW. Peterson Jamestown Pirsch Company Sam Jacobson & Company

Nursery Arranged by Odd Fellows After Fire

The Odd Fellows donated the North Centre Street lodge for a nursery during the day of the fire. Arrangements enable care for children at the home throughout the day. Mayor Bracken J Aus in and Fire Chief Olseis of Bulconery are named to oversee the operation. Visitors are invited to use the accommodations.

Odd Fellows North Center O. W. Bracken J. Ausin Fire Ghief Olseis Bulconery No

Wattsburg Fair Draws Large Crowds and Praise

Residents report the Wattsburg fair drew about 8000 attendees praising expanded exhibits for the year. Local participants from the city attended and found the displays superior to many larger fairs in the area. The Coleman band provided music and delivered its usual performance.

Wattsburg Unoy Oy Coleean

Big dirigible arrives safely at Belleville army hangars

A rigid army dirigible, after weathering heavy alarms over most of its cross country flight from Lawley Field Virginia, touched down at the Belleville army hangars at 8 p m. It made two stops at Dayton Ohio and near Washington Court House Ohio during the journey.

Umyeo Ero OPT Field Belleville Sept Army Lawley Field Norfolk Dayton Uwling Washington Court House

Two Flyers Missing Near National Air Races in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia a search persists for aviators Lloyd Spearman and Geo Weis missing since yesterday on a Pittsburgh to Philadelphia run for the National Air Races. Thick fog and rain hindered progress as crews scoured the area and additional planes were dispatched locally.

United Press Philadelphia Fyr Pittsburgh Ayers Lloyd Spearman Geo. Weis

Gunboats Sent to Hankow to Protect Americans

Washington dispatch says two US gunboats with Marines head up the Yangtze toward Hankow at the request of the American consul to guard lives and property as civil war threatens. The Paris and Portage, under Admiral Clarence Wilkins of the Asiatic squadron, are expected to reach tonight.

United Press Washington Hankow Ching Stas Department Paris Portage Yangste River Clarence Wilans Asiatic Squadron R. Lock Art Mansow

U S Warship Arrives as Nicaragua Tensions Rise

The U S Rochester docks at Bitefields Nicaragua as 600 Marines and five Bluejackets prepare to enter the area. Skirmishes near Eb Blwft begin with several hundred Americans remaining in Bluefields amid property holdings and suspected casualties at Brangman’s Blu.

United Press Washington Bitefields Nicarmena Comrol el Blum Bluofields Galveston United States Rochester Zonke Navy Department Eb Blwft Bluefielde

Corry Man Held for Drunken Driving

Harry Rossy of Corry was arrested Wednesday evening by Constable Hamilton for driving an automobile while intoxicated. He appeared before an alderman at Union City, pled guilty, and was taken into custody to await court with a plea for leniency.

Harry Rossy Corry Wattaburg Hamilton Roxy Union City

Meat Market Set to Open on East Main Street

Announcement from R R Coe of Findlay Lake NY that he will open a meat market via the Jewell store on East Main Street next week. A fine line of meats will be handled by the New York State resident who expects to open the market on Wednesday September 6.

R. R. Coe Findlay Lake Nyy Jewell East Main Street New York State

Union City Man Severely Injured In Crash

Ora Mosher of Union City sustained severe scalp cuts after his Ford coupe collided with a heavy unlit truck on the Union City Wattsbury road. Sheldon Hillyard, also of Union City, escaped with bruises and shock. Mosher was taken to the local hospital for treatment.

Ora Mosher Union City Mosher Harry Allison Moshe Pet City Hillyard

Jeffries Sells Arcade Restaurant Interest to Brother

Announcement reports John Jeffries transferring control of the Arcade Restaurant on North Center Street to his brother Philip Jeffries. The deal closed with final papers signed yesterday, granting Philip full possession. The new owner plans improvements to revitalize the popular South Center Street eatery and confectionery.

John Jeffries North Center Street Arcade Philip, Jeffries Philip Jeffries Gnal Rapers Palm South Center Street JS Ings Jeffses Sid Confectionery Store

Disturbance Report At Local Theatre Sparks Rumors

A theater disturbance involving a man claiming to be Tom Kelly from OF City led to rumors of an attempted wordupe. Kelly was detained overnight and released on promise to leave the city, with reports overstated about alcohol influence.

Tom Kelly Kelly

New Walks Around High Cho Building Progress

Ellis Harvey oversees construction of new sidewalks around the High Cho building. Work started on Pleasant Street side with a contract for sidewalks along Pleasant and South streets surrounding the Senior High building.

Ellis Harvey Suru Wongrenen Fligh Pleasant Street Wigh

Probe trolley wreck kills eight and injures twenty five

A head on collision between the Monroe and Toles Shore trolley cars on a curve at about 40 miles per hour killed eight people and injured 25. William Owen, a veteran motorman on the southbound car, faced accusations of attempting to make up lost time and failing to stop at Pine Siding.

United Press Monrod Mibh Spankibney Golhity Viasels Quest William Owen Dermit Monroe Toles Shore Line Owen Pine Siding Toledo Andrey Schlege Suotormay de Horthibound Wuake

Bandit shoots up Indiana city two slain in Gary raid

In Gary Indiana a midnight raid on business houses led to two men dead and a bandit wounded. Harry Cold 31 of Youngstown engaged in a pistol duel with Michael Flynn who was shot and later died. The robber fled by cab as officers pursued through streets with gunfire.

United Press Gary Indl Uhich Harry Cold Youngstown Chester Crary Tanseaus Flynny

Arrested for booze selling at Wattsburg

Thomas Cole of Erie was arrested at the Wattburg fair for alleged liquor peddling and reckless driving. He posted $1800 bail after arraignment before Alderman Homer Johnean in Union City and faced additional charges tied to bootlegging and parole status.

Wattburg Thomas Cole Terievals Homer Johnean Union City Cole Palice Magee Parker Wattshiing Erie Soying Fredom Sone Putomobile Tire Hielts Warren Lss

12 Miners Entombed in Oklahoma Gas Explosion

Tahona Oklahoma Sept 8 Reports state that twelve or more miners are entombed after a gas explosion in mine 27 at the Superior Small Mine. Company officials fear additional men are trapped as rescuers work to reach the buried workers.

United Press Tahona Okla Smal Bere

Voter Registration Shows Light Fall Total in City

Registration in several wards indicates weak turnout with only light interest in local contests. The focus centers on the US Senate race between Republican William S Vara and Democrat William Wilson as party switches hint at broader support shifts ahead of November voting.

Cory Hsas US Senate Willian S. Vara William Wilson Wilton

Erie pays respects to late screen star

In Erie Pennsylvania on September 8 a crowd of over 600 gathered on the platform as the Lake Shore Limited arrived with the body of Rudolph Valentino. Pola Negri appeared briefly from the train compartment and acknowledged the silent tribute. A delegation from the Hallan club led an Italian presence on the platform amid early dawn crowds.

United Press Erie Rudolph Valentino Lake Shore Limited New York Center Alberta Tal Pola Negri Valente

Franklin Man Killed Under Car in Meantime

George McSparens, 33, of Franklin, died from a fractured skull after being struck by a car driven by Charles Beals of Meadville Pik near Prankind hospital. Witnesses say he hesitated when an antimobile approached and the incident occurred at dusk. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. CL Brakeman.

Junea Srs Pranklin George McSparens Prankild McSparren CL. Brakeman Charles Beals Meadville Pik Wecs

Three Men Indicted in Canton Murder Case

Three men face first degree murder charges from Stark County grand jury in the Don Mellert assassination probe. Patrick McDermott a fugitive from Cleveland, Louis Mazer and Ben Rudner are accused of planning and carrying out the killing tied to bootlegging and vice in Canton.

United Press Canton Hic Stark’ County Grand Don R. Merlett Patrick McDermott Cleveland Ben Ruder Masilion Louis Mazer Anton A. W. Agler Mollet Insight Canton Daily News Mellert James Coz Steve Maschelle McDermott Rudner Mayer Kagcholk Mellett Mma Tare McDermott Nanty Glo C. B. McClintock

Gypsies Pay $25 Secure Release After Gas Station Robbery

Three gypsies arrested Tuesday night at Wattsburg in connection with an alleged robbery of a gasoline filling station on the Titusville Union City road were released after paying $25 and costs. They protested their innocence but agreed to settle for the amount claimed to be stolen.

Wattsburg Titusville Union City Road Uning City

Five Best Radio Listings From Stations Nationwide

Radio listings show WGY Schenectady with WBAST Daylight program and organ recital at 10 20 P M Central Standard. WSM Nashville broadcasts at 283 with Burt McMuty hour. WCCO Minneapolis St Paul airs Twin City String Quartet at 8 30 P M Central Standard. WEN Detroit features Schmerien Band at 7 RPM Eastern Standard.

WOY

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