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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1926
Page
1
Corry prepares for a large Labor Day celebration with a parade, free shows, and city-wide activities. Fire departments from nearby towns march, with vendors, entertainment, and picnics planned as crowds converge for the day.
An exhibition flight near Clarion ended in a strong gust that hurled a plane from 100 feet. Pilot Dean Lamb and passenger Toho Dita Jr were bruised but survived after the aircraft spun and crashed, nearly reaching a safe landing before failing.
United States warships and Marines prepare for action near Nicaragua as tensions mount and a decisive battle unfolds in Bluefield Bay. At home, the Jerry Public Schools announce their fall term reopening on Tuesday with a Teachers Institute and district meetings planned. The St Edward's parochial school also opens with the Sisters of Mercy staff arriving to finalize arrangements.
United Press reports Wheeler sees reaction against enforce ment laws as victory for supporters of prohibition repeal. He cites wet candidates winning in primaries and argues a large share favor maintaining prohibition in states where primaries already show strong showings.
Local notice reports C Warner selling a milk route in the city. The injured farmer remains confined at home for weeks as doctors assess damages from the incident on Liberty Street. James Shields of Cleveland arrives tonight with brothers and family for Labor Day visit. Mr and Mrs Harry Douglin of Brie plan to join later.
London reports Miss Mona Mac Lennan a woman doctor and self styled specialist in the Mar lay Street medical group failed in her attempt to record an Englishwoman crossing the Channel this year. The story centers on the mystery twin that stirred excitement as Miss Mac Lennan set out unheralded.
The Chinese troops fired on an American hospital at Wai Chang near Hankow. The United States consul general in Hankow informed the State Department and the Elvano destroyer was involved in the incident.
Autoists near Bar Jakes report rapid work on the new road between the village and the Panama highway. Concrete pouring for the bridge will start within days as the project advances. Ambassador Monty and P Fletcher depart Rome for a U S vacation. Mrs Fletcher accompanies. expected return in November.
In Erie two auto accidents leave one child dead a second adult dead and a woman dying. Six year old Richard Kuympond Tester died after being hit on West Ridge Road. Frederick Woods was killed when struck by a North Western Electric car near Kearsarge. Mrs Woods left with a fractured skull in St Vincent's Hospital and not expected to live. Also Frank Turowski 26 wounded in a foundry accident at Allen Machine Co. may recover after severe injuries from a shower of hot sand.
Louis Maxey Bén Rudner and Patrick McDermath, two of three men indicted in the murder of Don R. Mellett, are to be arraigned next Tuesday with a trial date set. The grand jury probe continues as prosecutors vow no delays and seek death sentences for those implicated.
Frank Cavalli, a pugilist, shot Frank Pecora in Chicago after Cavalli stalked him to a mob scene. Cavalli, seeking vengeance for an earlier shooting, fired five times hitting Pecora in the abdomen chest jaw shoulder and arm. Pecora survives per doctors.
News from Hendaye reports Primo de Rivera plans a nationwide plebiscite to gauge confidence in the government. A national assembly is said to be convened in October, with details still unclear.
Steamship Inspection officials partly blame John H. Dick of Everett Massachusetts and quartermaster Timothy Dre vannah Georgia for the collision between the Rome and the U S submarine Sot x. The report notes the loss of lives in the incident and publicizes the findings this afternoon. John Downey of Genoa Ohio plans a Sunday visit to his parents on Fifth Street.
The department of commerce reports last week’s activity higher than the prior year week across car loadings, check payments and building contracts. Wholesale indicators rose versus last week but lagged the year-ago averages, signaling resilient but softening momentum.
Progress on Columbus road and Erie Railroad subway contracts advances. Miller Construction handles road grading and concrete pours soon while piling work begins for the subway under the Erie line just below Columbus, reducing road crossings and aiming for completion this fall.
In Louisville Kentucky on September 4 an aged mother killed her daughter and then died by suicide. The physician who treated Charles McMahon, the son in law, said the motive appeared to be to secure insurance payments for his hospital expenses. Police found Mrs Mary Lichliter age 65 with her daughter Hazel dead in the home. The physician noted previous threats to take their lives to benefit the son in law's coverage.
Debs, recently released from federal prison in Atlanta, is reported ill again and returning to a sanitarium near Chicago. The illness began after his Hermida trip and progressed to a weakened state, with a referenced attack or envoy issue contributing to his condition.
Washington reports July railway earnings reflecting prosperity with net operating income rising by 116.8 percent to over 17 million dollars compared with the same month last year. The bureau of railway statistics released the report today after a prior delay.
Thirty seven Kiwanians gathered at Kir Maude Track farm northwest of the city for a social outing. The luncheon at Hotel Corny followed the business session, with progress reports from the public affairs committee on the community pool and future year plans.
Three men were wounded in a revolver clash described as an arra is outbreak of gang warfare near Atlantic City. Victims include De Munio 24 of Philadelphia and John Thomas of Atlantic City with serious chest injuries. Police reported patrolman Fran Fureau narrowly escaping harm.
Fielding C. Hunter jewelry store proprietor was held for court after detectives raided his shop and found about 3000 tickets in the National American Teasures pool and additional tickets in the Owl Automobile lottery. The case centers on a suspected baseball pool operation in New Kensington.
Funeral services for George J T Crandall a Corry resident who died at the Corry hospital after a serious operation were held at 2 oclock this afternoon from the Keane 146 West Teving street. Rev W S Bartlett of the First NC B Church officiated and bearers included Oscar Qaid Clifford Lawson Fred Barnes John Morte A Sundedr ani Joseph Sait. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Harrisburg sept 4 Pennsylvanians will have seven party tickets in November for state offices Republican Democrat Socialist Labor Prohibition Commonwealth Land Progressive and Patriotic Citizens. Some parties ran in May primaries while the remaining filed nominating petitions with the state election bureau. Governor Pinchot and E E Beidleman are noted as Labor nominees and may withdraw. September 1 is the last day for primary withdrawals.
The column lists radio features across stations in EDT and CST. Entries include WOR Newark WBZ Springfield Bryant Recital WOG Davenport Naval Reserve Band WDAF Kansas City and WSB Avante with start times from 8 30 PM to 10 45 PM and notes on time zones.
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