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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1925
Page
1
Heavy sea conditions force abandonment of salvage plans for the sunken submarine S-50. Divers cannot enter the hull as boats rock, lighting gear fails to fit through bulky suits, and wrecking cranes are inoperable. Crews face days more before any buoying or body recovery can occur.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lieise A Thompson Post and McCullough Amusement Co plan a large indoor circus and bazaar at Stats Armory the week of Clothiber 12th with free attractions and a popularity contest as a major feature. Applicants may file their names with Dr Merle Amy in the Hom block.
in Milwaukee Wisconsin Robert M Lafollette Jr son of Fighting Hole was elected to succeed his father by a large majority in the special election. He led with 224508 votes while Edward F. Dithmut regular Republican as independent received 89096 and John M Work Socialist or other candidates trailed. Young Bob will complete his father’s unexpired term.
Road work from Here to Kane aims to finish by November 15 despite weather. Fred Barton reports rapid progress between Sheffield and Kane with concrete laid on Wrightsville end and a new bridge over the Brokenstraw at Columbus. Three weeks remain before opening to traffic with improvements also extended to the eastern points.
Morgantown Sept. 30. In the northern West Virginia fields both sides report success in the strike, yet production remains near the same rate. Tuesday’s loaded coal cars reached 4,80% versus 1,808 last year. 200 nonunion and 18 union mines are operating. The strike’s effect is described as entirely satisfactory by Van A. Bittner of the United Mine Workers.
In Ford City Pennsylvania a ten month old girl died after a fire started in the apartment while her mother was away. A four year old boy was rescued from smoke and taken to Kittanning Hospital as the blaze caused about seven thousand dollars in damages. The fire appeared to begin in the bathroom and spread to the adjacent kitchen.
Mortis Felt, real estate operator, wounded in Germantown, Philadelphia. Mrs Lillian Emmanuel, 26, held on suspicion after initial police account of self inflicted wound. Felt in serious condition at Germantown Hospital. revolver found beside him.
In Fez Morocco on September 1 the French forces began a concerted offensive in the Kifane district with severe fighting reported. A terse message from allied leaders confirmed the attack and ongoing combat operations as the assault depth and scale remained unclear.
A mob of about twenty applicants gathered at the Phoenix Hotel for motion picture roles tied to the Globe Wirms project with the Cong Journal. Directors stated there is no charge for applicants and all tests are free, though some firms elsewhere may charge. Continued on page sight.
No new developments are reported in the proposed sale of the Camry Water Supply campus to a large holding corporation active in New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. RoW Brown says negotiations continue though the sale seems likely. no price is set though estimates range from 410,000 to 260,000. City officials say the sale will be consummated within ninety days.
Washington reports a high level American debt funding commission tone upbeat about progress with French debt negotiations. Officials say both sides are working toward a settlement as talks between American and French commissions continue.
London dispatch says King George and Queen Mary concluded their Balmoral holiday and returned to Buckingham Palace. A published report claiming an assassination attempt on a British ruler was described by Home Office officials as absolutely without foundation and false.
Chief Dunkle announces four warrant arrests over the past day. George Snell of the East End faces assault and battery charges from Mrs Helen Clark and a hearing is set before Alderman Guy Gordon. Oscar Scott's arrest on larceny charges is pending Gordon’s warrant. Harry Austin was taken on a Rochester extradition request for failure to support his children. A Sprime Creek man, name withheld, was arrested over bad checks tied to Brown and Mead and Tong Jackson, with prosecution deferred to seek settlement.
Captain Anton Heinen of the German dirigible Shenandoah testifies before the investigating court that the ship’s destruction was directly caused by reduced safety valves in the pass cells from 18 to eight. Heinen maintains the valve changes were the main cause, though not the sole reason for the disaster.
United Press reports in Pittsburgh that three voluntary bankruptcy petitions were filed. Emory Ward Barnett of Youngsville, a lumber thief, listed liabilities of 15 dollars and assets of 20,945.92, including money on hand and insurance policies. George Hania, Altoona merchant, reported liabilities and assets of 31,000. Louis Neieger, Due Bois merchant, showed liabilities of 2,093 and assets of 61,029.10.
Special to The Journal Meadville Sept 20 two Crawford county murder trials go to juries about the same time Marie Ogram wife of a Green Township farmer is charged with killing Burton Williams a farm hand at her home on August 10 1910 She says she fired in self defense after he attacked her Jennings is charged in another case with murder in Meadville involving John Weil The court hears that Williams was slain along a public highway and that Ogram previously lived with a man before marrying her husband Kuhns wife sits with him as his case is handed to the jury just before noon
United Press reports five men and engine crews on the Western Maryland Railroad planned strike ballots at points along the system. The vote centers on a wage increase granted years ago by the employer of the tailims. the action framed by the United States Labor Board.
A fragment list describes radio features across stations in Minneapolis St Paul Cleveland Chicago and Cincinnati. Entries mention Central Standard Gordon Cooke Ensemble East ern Standard Organ Recital and various call letters with times around 8 to 10 PM.
Washington reports quote Colonel Billy Mitchell faulting the Shenandoah disaster on Navy leadership and amateur decision making. He argues the airship should have been commanded by flying officers and questions why the draft of the ship went westward into a storm, resulting in deaths. He cites the Lassiter board and Weeks testimony to press for a stronger air service build up.
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