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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1925
Page
1
Commander John Rodgers describes the PN-91 Seaplane Squadron mission from Honolulu to Nawiliwili and Kahului. He details perilous fuel loss, engine failure, improvised repairs, survival days at sea, and final rescue by a patrol submarine near Nawiliwili with a high-spirited crew.
A listing of radio feature programs across major stations including WEAF New York WIAR Boston WCTS Minneapolis WAP Washington WGAT Pittsburgh WWJ Detroit and others. Programs span daylight concert orchestras organ recitals and chamber music with times such as 8:40 PM 0:30 and 0:00.
No new developments reported in the water situation today and no details on sale of the plant were available. Two local men said Corry citizens are ready to discuss with the owners if they are willing to sell. a local syndicate expressed interest and notified the owners.
Indication of an end to the mine suspension at Notunglum colliery in Wyoming Valley cited by miners connected with Lehigh Wilkes Barre Coal Company. Wagons and mules moved earlier. sixty three mules were returned to work when suspension began. Hopeful sign from authorities that machine supplies have been ordered for the colliery.
Gov Pinchot to confer with Major W W Triglis chairman of anthracite coal operators and with John L Lewis miners chief in Milford Pa The talks aim to inform rather than mediate and will likely outline terms to resume negotiations in the nationwide coal strike.
Indications before noon show a large push to register, with up to seven hundred additional names added to the voter list. By ten o'clock, Wrst ward precincts reported heavy activity and other city precincts followed. Officials expect total registrations to exceed 2700 by evening, signaling a record turnout for Tuesday's primary.
From Fez Morocco Sept 12 United Press reports heavy Riffian losses in the first 24 hours of the French northward offensive beyond Ouergha. Krim fighters resisted bravely but were outmatched as the French force widened its front with dawn operations on the eastern wing toward the Sra and Quetta rivers and the western wing toward Amjot north of Ain Bow Aissi.
A coroner's jury found Charley Yee died from unknown hands last Thursday. Yeu Penn, age 17, was ordered held on a murder charge while denied knowledge of the shooting. District Attorney orders and witnesses tied to the case include Squire J B Hagerman and George Wong.
United Press reports Nashville residents unsettled by rumors of a midnight marauder named Will of the Wisp. An incident in North Nashville caused hysteria until a patrolman wrestled control in a fight where the suspect allegedly disarmed him after three shots were fired.
Washington reports U S Marines aboard Tulsa and Denver are sailing from Panama toward Bluefields and Carmen in response to President Salarzano of Nicaragua. The dispatch aims to deter uprisings after Liberal party clashes. officials say intervention may be imminent.
Commander Rodgers and fellow aviators of the PNOL are expected to return to San Francisco aboard Admiral Robison’s fleet in late September. The ships will sail from Honolulu around September 18 and head toward San Diego and San Pedro. Congress may award medals of honor for the rescue mission, with Rep. Phi D. Swing signaling support and plans to push for congressional action.
John A. Tell president of the failed Carnegie Trust Company and William F. Sossong and son Leo F. Sossong, former officers of Carnegie Building and Joan associations, will appear before a grand jury on October 1. District Attorney says indictments will follow on charges in affidavits. Tell is alleged to have misused about 800,822 dollars from bank funds while the Sossongs face 118,082.98 dollars misappropriation linked to Carnegie Ten-Cent Bank and Loan Association funds.
Rain and storms bring relief from extreme heat across the region. Power lines and toll networks report outages while the city avoids the worst drought effects. Pittsburgh records high temperatures and a potential record Sept 12 as a heat wave subsides. Franklin, Pa sees 88 at 8 AM with prior 100 degree day. crop losses atop $300,000 from drought.
Friends of Charles Walus gather at a rally to back his candidacy for City Controller. Wales is described as an able official and is expected to win a large share of votes in the primary with endorsements from supporters of other candidates.
The bituminous coal market in Pittsburgh shows only a modest firming as the anthracite strike enters its second week. Sub brokers quoted prices at about 200 to 215 a ton at the mine, versus 190 to 200 previously, with few reliable advanceSteam miners cited.
Citizens respond to the mayoral statement as two anonymous letters are not published. The Journal avoids editorial comment, urging voters to express their will in the primary election next Tuesday amid near record registration levels and broad community awareness of the issues and candidates.
Miss Lamphier of Oakland wins the 1925 Miss America title at the Atlantic City pageant. Adrienne Dore of Los Angeles claims second place. The event features 66 entrants with judges praising poise and beauty as prizes including mermaid trophies are distributed to past winners and runners up.
A fire at the Kurtz Plant Sprinkler Goods Company damaged the finishing department and waste container area. Firemen arrived quickly and the sprinkler system limited damage to stock and offices, with estimated losses around 500 dollars. No injuries were reported.
Washington officials report the third income tax installment is due Tuesday as Treasury estimates show early receipts of more than $1.06 million for the first eight months of 1825. Tax authorities note many taxpayers paid early to ease lump sums, while auditors continue identifying errors and possible evasion. About 20 000 delinquent filers remain, with 6 under 3 investigators pursuing cases.
In Wilmington Delaware a boy fired a shotgun in a home killing an infant. He also attacked a baby and injured others during a prank gone wrong. Police reported the incident as a fatal shooting tied to a frightening home invasion.
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