City Council Fails to Act at Last Night Session
Report shows mayoral remarks and heated debate over a controversial issue. Officials discussed deadlines, valuations, and proposed measures amid strong public interest and tense exchanges.
16 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1924
Page
1
Report shows mayoral remarks and heated debate over a controversial issue. Officials discussed deadlines, valuations, and proposed measures amid strong public interest and tense exchanges.
Report details a lineman who was badly cut on the head after a fall on stairs. The event prompted police inquiry and a medical response while tensions and walkout rumors circulated among workers. Local authorities investigated with a noted sum involved in the proceedings.
Weather delays canceled the scheduled flight events at Mywood flying field as overcast skies and wind slowed the operations. Reports indicate crews awaited clearer conditions before proceeding with the planned air display and tests.
The report notes rents are generally decreasing nationwide as new housing opens, though major cities show scarce vacancies. New York sees rising prices while some cities like Kansas and St Louis report slight declines or stable rates amid expanding rental stocks and facilities.
Veterans gather for a reunion in the state capital city with events at the State Armory and a public reception. The program includes speeches, regimental solos, and a reception for attendees and dignitaries.
Board considers resignation of Miss Purdum as Spor Superintendent after last week’s activities. Members express desire she reconsider and defer decision to next meeting. Mike Pardwin declines comment while directors seek to persuade her to stay.
City council held a brief meeting led by Mayor Alexander, approving a hydrant project at the corner of several streets and noting the new north side fire station near completion. The session also touched on valuation controversies and neighborhood safety concerns. News of the day included opening games results from the national league doubleheader with Pirates, Phillies, and Reds scoring in early frames.
Mrs. Cline Basti, 4 af Jugenn, near Punxsutawney, was killed when a horse drawing a wagon collided with an automobile. The horse died after its throat was cut near the vehicle. Mrs. Baum, riding in the other auto, suffered a fractured skull.
Senator Burton K Wheeler arrived in Pittsburgh to assail Andrew Mellon and the Mellon tax plan. He labeled Mellon a guardian of wealth who would dictate war taxes and accused the administration of favoring big oil interests and the rich. Wheeler urged tax reform and condemned proposals seen as protecting the wealthy while criticizing Mellon’s scheme.
Meadville Pa Sept 10 A deputy from Venango County received a two year sentence for driving while intoxicated after a plea of guilty. He was fined 30 dollars and will serve time in Crayfford County Jail.
A well attended Pine Grove directors meeting discussed routine business and overdue mortgage collections. They approved bills for a new wing and property purchase from Earl Love, thanked Bridge and Supply Co for Archway signs, and praised Robert Patterson for a gift of twelve trees.
Secretary of Banking Cameron announced the appointment of William Terry a city bank official as examiner and Reed E Landis Halifax and T Rent Ashland as junior bank examiners in Harrisburg.
Last week a Tidioute man faced a costly, near fatal crash while driving on East Main Street after a visit to Corry. Police Magistrate Porter arraigned Ben Prrris charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and reckless conduct. a $10 fine was imposed. Charles Rathbun, owner of the car, reported the Rathbun machine suffered about $250 in damage. Officers said Prrris may lose driving privileges pending further investigation.
A Union city assault case expands with Vanderhoof's release bid after a $100 settlement that stopped prosecution. Patsy Miller remains sought. Trene Marshall testified, and Chief Clyde Maye spearheaded the case while papers rested with Constable Claude Parker. Continued on Page 8.
Arion Wii pleaded guilty to driving a car while intoxicated in an Erie court session. The judge will likely sentence him next week. Other routine matters included postponements and upcoming hearings such as the cases of Toe Cyber for assault and battery related to a vehicle accident, and Bert Foster for automobile theft, held over to the November term. George Stearns and wife face trial for an alleged attack on Tax Collector George Gordon over a tax assessment.
Directors of the Corry Hotel Company met in the SlanGoal building last evening with little business transacted. The new hotel construction lags due to delayed term cotta delivery while the first floor sidewall is nearing completion. Directors urge prompt payment of stock subscriptions as daily construction funds are needed and anticipate stronger subscriber response as work advances.
William Van Vleet is enlarging his garage and auto service on West Church Street with a 21 foot addition on the south front. Ellis Harvey is finishing foundation work as a new heating plant and modern equipment are installed to provide first class service and room for additional staff.
dispatches from Shanghai and Osaka report heavy clashes as rival warlords press toward Pekin. Foreign interests reinforce and guard settlements while civilians flee towns near Patou and Chua Yang as Manchu leader Chang Tso Lin pushes forces northward.
List of radio programs across stations WRZ Springfield KHJ Los Angeles WFAA Dallas KDKA Pittsburgh and WGY Schenectady. Features include Eantern Hans Lets Horace Britt Frieda Siemes and the Century Male Quartet plus a radio comedy and a Mexican Independence Day program.
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