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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1925
Page
1
Report details the rescue of the entire crew of the Navy plane PN 91 in the Pacific. Other dramatic sea rescues are recalled including Warne Hawker and Leigh Wade as they enduredForced descents at sea during perilous flights.
United Press report from Honolulu details the nine day ordeal of the PN01 crew after ditching near Late Praviolttata. Commander Rodgers and others were rescued by the submarine Ra near Kaival Teli. News spreads worldwide as ships head back to Pearl Harbor with the recovered plane and crew.
Honolulu erupts in mourning turned celebration as PN-01 and its four crew members are found alive after ten days adrift in the Pacific. The submarine R-4 towed the crippled seaplane toward Pearl Harbor while crews are treated in Lihe on Kauai. Commander John Rodgers and the five aboard are reported in good health after a perilous ordeal.
Jamis Norton aged 55 a porter at the Johnson Hotel in Union City slashed his throat with a safety razor last evening. He died at St Vincent s Hospital Erie this morning after being found unconscious and rushed there. Norton was unmarried.
Marion J. Skidmore reports library activity to the Board of Education. From 1924 to Sept 1 1925 the Corre Public Library circulated mostly non fiction, added 1161 volumes since May 1925, and received 27.01 from fines to fund purchases including a World Book set and a children’s encyclopedia. About 106 borrowers remain active with 48 moved away.
United Prose reports from Paenza Italy that a late September tremor surge is predicted by seismologist Rafaere Bedo, stating increased telluric disturbances in the latter half of September. Bendagi’s hometown Paensa felt an earthquake today with no damage reported.
Mayor Alexander publishes an open letter defending his administration. He discusses municipal construction, fire department buildings, street improvements and sewers, taxation, and bonded debt, asserting progress since taking office and urging orderly, fair campaigning.
Secretary Wilbur announces John Rodgers of the PN will be Assistant Chief of the Navy Bureau of Aeronautics, succeeding AW Johnson who requested retirement. The move follows the successful but costly search operation for the missing plane and its crew, with Wilbur praising Rodgers and directing continued coverage of the search area.
A two year old girl, Duella Maveliver of Me and Mrs. Lona Shreve of Prospeck street, was seriously injured when a car driven by her father rolled from a garage on Euclid street and crashed through a fence into the Fuller home. The child was thrown out, suffered a severe scalp wound, and required stitches, while the car sustained heavy damage.
A high number of crashes near the Pecan death trap on the Pittsburgh road taxed Franklin Red Cross supplies. Two killed and a dozen injured in wrecks on the curvy stretch near Niles south of Franklin this week. Local brief items report prison riot death in Pittsburgh and legal cases in Uniontown and New Kensington with various arrests and trials.
City officials reveal the Suny Water Supply Plant and property may be sold within ninety days to private buyers. News notes rising water rates, private ownership concerns, and possible offers from prominent local citizens amid pressure on public utilities.
Governor Pinchot takes first step toward peace in the anthracite coal fields inviting miners and operators to meet him at Milford Pike CountyMilford. Lewis, national president of the United Mine Workers, agrees to meet the Governor Monday with Major W.W. Ta wells, spokesman for operators, expected to attend if invited.
Titusville report on September 11 states Mr and Mrs G A Montgomery have not been located since the death of their son Lynn last Monday evening. A postcard from Washington DC arrived yesterday but offered no hotel or current location details. Aut McKay of Cincinnati and Alfred dati are en route to the city likely to assist as family hopes for news.
The Catholic Daughters of America met last evening and planned a Harvest Moon dancing party for September 30 at St Edward’s School. Proceeds benefit the home furnished for the sisters in charge. The Larson orchestra is engaged with autumn decorations and special features arranged for a successful event.
Two local youths, Steve Kovaicis and Clyde Poetten, were indicted by the Erie County grand jury on charges connected to an attempted assault on a white male minor. A true bill was returned, with the case to be heard at the next term.
Jay Woodworth sells 9 draying and transfer operations to George Catorike. Mn Woodworth plans focus on contract work tied to the US Ratlintoy Corp, with attention to the business transition and future assignments.
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