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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1926
Page
1
Three individuals are detained in connection with a jewel theft valued at $500,000. A confession has been reported, raising questions about local law enforcement and potential further leads. The case gathers attention as investigators pursue additional suspects and secure the crime scene for evidence analysis.
Canadian representative Sir George Poster told the Assembly that the United States stands with the League through the sympathetic attitude of millions of individual citizens. He warned the League faces collapse if the U S fails to act, calling for steady support and unity among nations at Geneva.
A woman hit by a car last Saturday near Waterlord remains unconscious at St. Vincent's Hospital. Attending doctors report she is fighting to recover as police continue inquiries into the incident. Addie Wood is not linked to the collision.
Governor Pinchot denounced the electric monopoly as he addressed the American Legion convention at Delaware Water Gap Pa. The speech drew veterans from about 3,000 delegates who welcomed him as he spoke to the legion and the ladies auxiliary in Stroudsburg.
Dozens of routine school matters reviewed at the Board of Education meeting. Superintendent Dewey outlined a shift from bank payments to campus office checks for teachers and staff, approved with full support. New business manager Charles Geiger attended as secretary pro tem, while tuition calculations for out of district students received detailed review.
The new concrete bridge built by the State Highway Department for Winton Run at the J. W. & A. Soward Company site east of the city will open Friday morning replacing the old Woollen bridge. The span provides better clearance for cans and pedestrians, with a wider roadway and improved sidewalks. Officials note the structure is among the finest in the immediate area, with substantial use of gravel and cement in its construction and a secure barrier and 26 inch sidewalk.
Corry Schools instructors host a dinner at Hotel Corry with Board of Education members civic leaders and teachers from the district. The event aims to foster acquaintance between new and veteran staff as part of the annual institute, postponed from last week due to a city firemen’s meeting. Gust Wicklind and Mrs Emmam visiting guests previously stayed with Mrs J Te Emmam in Frainatten before returning home.
Kiwanis members hosted twenty active members and fifteen guests including Rev Dr Sheppard and R A Lawzenbach for a Goof Club presentation of Seven Ten at the High School auditorium. Dorothy Morrow read Dreamer of Dreams and The Execution, with Robert Shiels singing When We Were Seventeen. Don Smith praised the performers, a financial report showed 747170 as a fund share, and Mrs Jo W Campbell received a token of appreciation for making the play possible. Corry members invited to attend next PEddy's path at Erie.
In Germantown and Clarksville regions William St. John defeated Lat andita in a Davis Cup first match, while a separate bank robbery attempt near Red River National Bake Here led to a fatal shooting and two escapes to France, with bandits tipped to stage the robbery and fled after failing.
P McCray came home this afternoon from a business visit. Mrs A B Crandall Mrs B Standall and children who have been in the city for several days with MA and Mrs Av tones and other relatives left this afternoon for their homes in Hazelhurst Pa.
Plans by Kirkpatrick Wallis of Johnstown to begin a September start on the river highway connecting Tionesta and Tididuite, dubbed the Switzerland of Neural work. A large workforce will pour concrete and build the highway with a goal of completion this summer.
Relatives here received a telegram announcing the death of Fred Bettes, formerly of Corry, in Chicago last evening. Mrs Bettes provided details suggesting either accident or sudden illness. Survived by wife and two sons, Gerald 13 and Thomas 9, with other relatives named. body sent to St Louis for interment. The death is described as suddenly occurring with partner information expected tomorrow.
Counsel for Janes of East Main Street settled a collision near Union City after a car allegedly driven by Corry Myn struck a vehicle carrying William E. Phomds and another occupant. The union city incident left serious injuries and a warrant for arrest issued the previous evening.
New York dispatch reports Richard Merton of Frankfurt on the Main will testify as the government’s star witness in the trial of former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty and former Alien Property custodian Thomas W. Miller for alleged conspiracy to defraud the government. The witness is to describe how $7,000,000 in assets of the American Metal Company, seized during the war, were allegedly funneled to him with help from King, Smith, and others, and how bonds and funds moved through a champagne party interlude.
United Press reports a dramatic train robbery near Champaign Illinois where three jewelry merchants, George Brown, Burke Nerows, and Henry Levy, were robbed aboard a moving coach car. The bandits tied victims with wire, looted a stash valued in hundreds of thousands, and escaped as the train neared Buckley. The victims insured jewels with Lloyds via American agents. Riskin, a survivor, described the attackers and noted the leader bore pock marks while the trio fled after tossing some jewels.
Pirates defeat the Chicago Cubs 2 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader in Pittsburgh. UniP press report notes pitchers and key plays as the teams opened the twin bill.
Detroit theater operators and owners met after dark over staffing fears as a large film house tieup potential was avoided this afternoon. Representatives from leading operators and the New Michigan circuit reportedly walked out, unresolved on the number of operators to be employed. Mr and Mrs El Neckers returned to Clymer after a city visit.
Members of the Corry Motor Club are asked to attend Friday evening's meeting at Swelock Municipal Building. Several by law changes and other important business will be discussed. A large attendance is expected.
Two true bills were returned against George Stitt of Union Township. He faces murder charges in the Fern D. Dawley case and a second bill for wantonly discharging firearms. Additional counts allege aggravated assault and battery and shooting with intent to kill.
Radio listings show WJZ New York WGY Schenectady and WRG Washington on air at 9 PM Eastern Daylight with addresses and program titles. Also KGO Oakland CPGA Toronto KDKA East Pittsburgh and WRG Atlantic City WIP Philadelphia with various 8:80 PM times and acts including Hanbourg Trio and Debusey.
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