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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
1
Five young men from Vinton are arrested in connection with the murder of Mrs. Gook. They face charges of disorderly conduct related to the shooting at her home. Authorities promise further coroner inquest details as officials debate motive in the case and a seventh suspect is sought.
A burglar entered Tay Rickerson’s West a Min wheel store at night and took seven loaves of bread cookies and doughnuts. No meat tobacco canned goods or other items were taken and the window remained intact. the incident occurred around two o’clock.
United Press reports rapid progress in organizing enforcement rows under Administator David in the Third United Flatia district. After dismissals on Tuesday, new personnel are being selected from 800 applicants while five veterans remain in service and two new recruits join, including Mrs Lynch of Akron and Miss Trice of Buffalo meeting their uncle, Rey Tracy.
A reader notice outlines radio features across stations including WEAF New York KGO Oakland and WRC Washington. The schedule mentions orchestras and artists with times like 0 PM EST and 8 PM PST, plus a beauty pageant reference and several city stations.
Treasury outlines tax plan changes to the Ways and Means Committee. Repeal of publicity disuse in the revenue net expected, with aims to illuminate exempl securities and reduce estate taxes while abolishing inheritance taxes. Secretary Mellon returns to Washington to oversee treasury tax plan drafting.
Burst water main at Fifth Street and West Bank Avenue disrupted the West Side subway during the morning rush. Water rose five feet at several stations, flooding the third rail area and delaying service for hours. Crowded uptown stations, police crowded platforms, and commuters sought alternative transport as elevated trains and surface cars carried excess riders.
Harold Brown an eleven year old Sherman boy ran away this noon after being reported missing by Deputy Van Geem. He traveled to Corry where Chief Dunkie located him at the railway station in a new outfit with about 160 dollars of the stolen 200. The youth, defiant at first, was returned home with his mother and stated an intended destination of Pittsburgh.
A telegram from Captain Constant reports general terms set for the release of American Ur. Harvey Howard by bandit captors in Ur. The final negotiations remain and are to be completed soon. The message notes the bandits are near Hwachusa and that the parties are proceeding with last dealings.
In Philadelphia Meusel Ruth and Gehrig hit back to back to back homers in the fourth off Gray as the Yankees took a 3 1 lead. The trio, appearing consecutively in the batting order, set what is believed to be a record in today's game.
Bowdoin of the MacMillan Polar expedition braved a sixty mile per hour Arctic gale to rescue Danish Navy sailors during a perilous night. Commander David MacMillan reported the crew saved a group from a small boat and brought them aboard Esland Talk before a diving wave capsized a lifeboat.
A tornado crossing Lyons in Walworth County ripped through Racine and Kenosha counties causing one death and multiple serious injuries. The storm damaged crops and automobiles while hail fell. power lines were knocked down and repair crews were dispatched.
Secretary Mellon surveyed the rum flotilla aboard a Coast Guard cutter off the North Atlantic. He reported conditions greatly improved and that the liquor flotilla had been driven off the coast with only about three vessels cruising about 100 miles offshore.
Local election boards must handle a busy Corry primary with Republican and Democratic unit Prohibition tickets. Voter registration shows about 2002, with 500 more expected by Saturday, promising turnout double any prior election. Precinct boards anticipate late results as major mayoral race interest stays high.
Ferdinand Joiynshn son of Fred Johnson of Spring Creek and a former Cory boy who graduated in 1923 is launching a syndicated comic strip with the Chicago Tribune. The piece titled Texas Slim follows his early Cartoon work for the Journal and Dorian where he gained talent and later studied under Frank Willard of Moon Mullins fame in Chicago. Johnson reports preparing a new strip and Chicago sources note Tribune syndicate has taken up his enchancement, signaling promise of success.
A young lad riding a small wagon was struck by a car driven by E W Backus of 110 East Pleasant Street William. The wagon rider escaped serious injury after the car touched the wagon and threw him to the street. Mr Backus stopped a few feet away and Dr W N Troy Gillette examined the boy who sustained only cuts and minor injuries.
Officials of Bunce Company said the Columbus to Wrightsville oil road deck work is advancing and could be finished early next week if weather stays favorable. The complete six and a half mile stretch on the Brokenstraw bridge project nears pourings on the east abutment with the line up to be connected to Devine Company built southeast segment.
In Valdosta Ohio on September 10 the mangled Shenandoah wreckage may fetch 20 cents a pound as junk. Commander Klein reported bids for 50,000 pounds of metal including aluminum and copper from the Aluminum Company of America in Pittsburgh, the leading offer in the salvage inquiry into the disaster.
An alleged night prowler attacked a North Nashville home injuring a wife and husband. The intruder threatened to kill if screamed, slashed the husband’s throat, and fled after being shot at by the husband, with police noting a possible armored vest and battered evidence in the yard.
Joseph P. Sturmer, 87, near Wesley Ville on Station road, was found in agony from a bichloride mercury mix up believed to be for headache. He was rushed to Hamet hospital where doctors pumped out the poison and he showed improvement by noon. Miss Katherine Bright of Oi City returned home after music lessons with Prof. H. C. Wilson on West Washington street.
Coroner's jury in Titusville rules Lynn Montgomery died by a self inflicted gunshot at 926 East Walnut Street on September 7 at 8 40 p m. The gathering at the Montgomery home involved strangers and there was no evidence of another hand in the shooting. The hall and surrounding areas filled with locals awaiting the verdict and more details.
Corry residents watch the Republican primary as Capt. Austin campaigns across the county for sheriff. Local factions split the party with Austin expected to show strength who will likely win the nomination. Miss Lucy McMahon returns from Elmira with Mrs Moylan and heads to Elgin after a week here.
United Press reports a statewide crackdown as special dry agents under Gen Andrews raid Connecticut cities including New Haven Bridgeport Danbury Waterbury to seize denatured alcohol. The drive targets the illegal trade, with evidence gathered to curb bootlegging and the denatured alcohol market.
Candidate Weaver asks Corry voters for support in re election to the office of City Controller. He cites his tenure as Superintendent of Parks and Public Property and service in the city government, praising the fire department and tax openness while pledging to use past experience for Corry’s welfare. He endorses transparency and tax accountability and asks citizens to trust his record and leadership.
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