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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1925

Page

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Corry SCHOOLS Open Today With Heavy Enrollment

Corry schools begin with high turnout as two local girls from Corry are linked to a Titusville tragedy. The case centers on a wild party at Lynn Montgomery's home where his death by shotgun blast is under investigation. Corry girls Louise Skinner and Thelma Harrison, questioned in Titusville, are held for possible testimony as police and coroner prepare an inquest for Wednesday.

Corry Titusville Minn Lourie Skinmer Thelma Harrison North Center Street Than City Woldek Steath Titesville Teocalpo Tien Lynn Montgomery Thuwville Othe G. Ar Montgomery Higuor Alfred Montgomery Edward Sweetwood Hervant Dedeliur Roy Bodamer Robert Wilson Helen Nellis Louise Skinner Carry Mable van Renainet Buffalo Teave Montgomery Brothers Hed Boen Pires Conner Robert A. Ker Tikisville Skinner Harrison Kirts New GA Montgomery

City Schools Open With Large Enrollment Rise Expected

Superintendent Miton J. Brown announced the city schools started the term with about 1400 pupils enrolled, and the district expects a rapid increase toward the 1000 mark as many students have not yet reported for the first day. The new St Parockjall school opened with around 120 pupils and three Sisters of Mercy teachers are assigned there.

Miton J. Brown Brown St. Eiard Parockjall Fe Tracy Mapel Sisters of Mercy Parasichie Phrdehial Ehool Follo SOR Os UC Paraghil Rseisejteeedts Motel Jj

Lone sheriff halts Newport whiskey shipment in Maine raid

Sheriff John Farrar seized three freight cars loaded with Scotch whiskey worth an estimated 240000 dollars near Bangor Maine. He acted alone after deputies left town for a holiday as two cars stopped at North Junction and Newport, with the third intercepted en route to Waterville and Portland. Investigators identified at least one member of the gang behind the shipment.

United Prom Bangor Maine New England John Farrar North Jern Maine Junction Newport Farrar Andi Tisnice Maine Junction Maine Central Railroad Tie Stockton Springs Waterville Portland

Drunks and Disorder Stir Indignation on City Streets

Sunday and Monday saw record drinking on the city streets drawing citizen outcry. Magistrate Porter heard multiple cases including a Union City offender fined 6 dollars plus costs totaling 7 dollars. A youth with prior offenses faced a 25 dollar fine or ten days in jail and possible bond to keep the peace amid ongoing street drunkenness over the past two days.

France Mourns Death of RenÈ Viviini Former Premier

France mourned former Premier Rene Viviini, a premier statesman, as national leaders and citizens paid tribute to his life and service. The September 8 report notes his pivotal role in shaping postwar policy and his enduring influence on French politics.

France Rene Viviini

Death of Infant Son in Local Hospital

Toni Amidon son of Mr and Mrs Keane Amidon of 554 East South died at Gorry hospital Monday at 6 5 p m He was 1 year and 1 day old Survived by mother and father two sisters Marie and Lorna a brother Elyin and grandparents Mr and Mrs Lynn Morton The funeral will be held at 2 30 p m at the cemetery Viviani had been in for some months The sympathy of a large circle of friends and relatives goes out to the bereaved family

Toni Os. Keane Amidon East South Gorry Hospital Davis Mather Marie Lorna Aid Elyin Lynn Morton Viviani Paris

Teachers Open Fall Term With Institute and Banquet

The Barry Schools kicked off the fall term with a Teachers Institute at the High School, featuring group meetings and reunions for staff, followed by a Get ToGether banquet at the Blue Bird with talks by Supt Brown and community leaders.

Barry Supt.Brown Miss Murray Severkil Grinwold Corry Barnes Walter J. Peake Kiwanis Club Condra Womon's Club Harry Aver Rotary Club M. L Brown EB Weir Wests

Warren Man Killed in Car Crash Here

Andrew Jackson 43 of Warren died after an early Sunday crash on West Smith Street hill. His wife and a granddaughter were badly injured while a stepdaughter suffered minor injuries. Jackson died at Meadville Hospital after the Overland car left the road and overturned.

Andrew Jackson Smith Street Hill Warren Jackson Alexander J.C Killer Yehto Warrengman Elizabeth Schaffer Meadville Andrew Derfus Gime

President Coolidge Ends Vacation and Heads to Washington

President Coolidge nears return after a 77 day stay in Swampscott Massachusetts planning to depart for Washington tomorrow night. He will address his cabinet Friday and discuss national issues including the coal strike and Col. William Mitchell’s aviation statement on his first cabinet meeting in 12 weeks. His son John marked his 19th birthday and will join them briefly before Amherst sophomore year.

Washington United Press Swampscott Mass Coolidge Col William Mitchell Navy Wilbur Surmer White House John Northampton

Four Die in Naval Explosion Near Shanghai

The U S destroyer Nua brought the bodies of four sailors to port after a generator explosion aboard left Officer Floyd Dunn of Sapula and three others dead, with two more dying two hours later. The ship had been guarding a Chinese steamer wrecked far from Shanghai to prevent looting.

United Press Shanghat United States Nua Floyd Dunn Sapula Otel W. Hi. Kinder Evansville Ind RL Shepard Paso Grande Aria 4 L. Pinkham Munden Neh Kinder Noa Shanghai

War Council Confers on Col. Mitchell Action Likely

Washington officials convene a war council to decide on action against Col. William Mitchell after his critical attack on the War and Navy departments. Acting Secretary of War Davis and generals Hines Nolan Helmick lead the inquiry with possible court martial for insubordination noted as likely. President Coolidge’s approval awaited.

Washington Davis New York William Mitchell War Navy Hines Nolan Mitchell Coolidge White House Weeks John L. Hines Staf Bil AU Melniick Army Mitchel Helmick Department Mtchell

Rotary Club Plans Meeting with Warren

James H. Wright spoke to the Rotary Club at the Blue Bird about The Evolution of the Human Eye. Visitors included I. Wits from Gaware da. The 27th district conference will be held in Brantford Ontario in September with President Aver and Secretary Weir attending. The Corry club plans a joint meeting with Warren Rotary on September.

James H. Wright Rotary Club Blue Bird Mc Wright Wits Gawareda Brantford Ont Bard and Ath Aver Weir Corry Corry Club Warren Rotary Club

Youths Free Prisoner by Removing Handcuffs at Wrightsville Dance

Aging men from this city attended a Wrightsville dance and aided in freeing a prisoner by cutting his handcuffs. Officers from Youngsville and Watren county led the detainee to Yampsville, incurring costs to settle the matter. A fight erupted as the youth resisters were restrained, one being handcuffed and removed to a car. After officers identified the party, five names were reported and a settlement reached with Chief Weaver and local officials with no formal hearing or further prosecution.

Wrightsville Youngsville Watren Stich Yampsvilly Soungsville Weaver McKinney Shen Corny Inch Chase Wellman Alexander Taylor Youngeville

Two Men Arrested in Auto Theft Attempt Near Don Craker Home

In a Sunday morning incident near Don Craker's home three youths tampered with his car. Officer John Ruppersberger arrested Walter Flaherty and Lester Flaherty on suspicion with one Flaherty admitting involvement. A hearing before Magistrate Porter was set for this evening as more details emerged. Emory Mudge aged 64 died at Spring Creek Home after fifty years resident. Funeral at Spring Creek Church Thursday at 1:20 PM with burial in West Springs Greek cemetery.

Don Craker Flahertys Porter Emory Mudge Spring, Creek Mudge Spring Creek Meg C. C. Mourton CR. Mouttai Springreek LB Stlit Garland Ie Spring Creek West Springs

Mayville Jail Fugitive Captured Near Kurty Plant

Jiggs Anderson, who escaped from Mayville jail months ago, was arrested in the city Sunday by Corry police after a pursuit with tramps. He was identified at headquarters by Chief Dunlle from Chautauqua county descriptions and returned to jail. Nearby locals reported linked thefts amid the pursuit and a Mayville return followed. Meanwhile a Constantinople dispatch notes an earthquake near three villas with unclear ties.

Jiggs Anderson Mmiayville Corry Kurty Dunlle Chautauqua Mayville United Press London Central News Constantinople Turkey

Radio features list for today across stations

A schedule of daytime programs including Stephen Water songs on WES Chicago at 4 P.M. and a California daylight program on WAGA. WEAP New York offers an Evening Follow-up at 6 P.M. with a Jacote Symphony and a mixed program.

Chicago T P. M Centra Stephen Water KGO Oakland California WEAP New York Mse Jacote Ile

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