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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1920
Page
2
Fragmented wartime dispatch describes German insurgent forces resisting disarmament. Confusion over leadership and ongoing actions near Berlin surface as authorities debate control and potential punitive measures.
Reports from Ireland describe authorities bracing for potential uprisings as Sinn Fein activities fuel rumors of armed camps. Royal forces reinforce Dublin and other districts amid tense patrols while police investigate alleged plots and confrontations.
Chicago yards face a potential rail tieup as 16 000 workers ready to strike. Brotherhood of Railway Employees promises full support, potentially halting national transportation. Milwaukee's printing plant reports 700 workers mobilizing. New York liaison talks amid city visit.
A government appeal urges women to give up cigarettes amid health concerns. Surgeon General Hugh Cuming warns that widespread cessation could reduce disease and smoking-related harms, urging public support and actions to curb tobacco use.
A steel plant worker suffered a deadly injury when a swinging rod struck him as he operated a roller. Investigators believe the fatal blow likely came from an unsecured rod, with officials cautioning on site safety.
A weather summary from Washington on April 11 notes snow may threaten Easter plans. forecasts indicate storm conditions along the coast with potential disruptions for spring celebrations and travel. Names and places are garbled in the copy, but the main idea is a snowy Easter forecast.
Fragmentary OCR text reports a defiant proclamation attributed to Annunzio addressing allied powers. It notes a purported Pendence state and mentions Windielaion and preparatory dates. The readable lines are inconsistent and partially illegible.
Washington reports outline that a planned embassy demonstration in Britain by a woman advocate was abandoned after a State Department statement. Mrs Corling led the picket and indicated the objective was achieved with no further action planned.
Many churches announce a joint Easter music program featuring elaborate choral and organ works. The Emmanuel Church and others plan services with hymns, anthems, and special performances during Holy Week and Easter Day, led by multiple choirs and guest soloists.
The Board of Commerce gathered last night in the Union Organization rooms to honor J Walter Clough, former president of the Corry Board of Commerce. Speakers recalled his trusted leadership and generous character while a portrait of Clough was presented to the board and tributes paid to his memory.
In the report the county shows expenditures for the past three months totaling 41,686.66 and 4850 for wages, with 905,018 for administration and 60,180 for fire and poor relief. County Promoter Millard Davis listed three months’ figures and the commission’s receipts and disbursements align with an agreement with the county government.
A United Press report cites a congressional inquiry into the Labor Department’s handling of radicals. It says about 3,000 arrests were made, but barely a fraction were deported and the committee aims to determine the department’s enforcement and status.
A train collision near Alex Rock Pennsylvania involving the Northern Central and Baltimore lines killed engineer William Dolfo and injured several others. The crash caused hours of delays as authorities and crews worked to clear wreckage and restore service.
In Scranton April Catherine, a four year old, died when a roof collapsed during work at a construction site. Authorities say the boy was nearby when debris struck. Investigations to determine cause and safety violations are pending.
Millerand sent a note to Dr. Wilhelm von Mayer demanding immediate withdrawal of German troops from the Rhine district. Paris reiterates France may deploy troops to occupy Rhine cities if Germany violates the terms of the treaty.
London April 3 the religious issue injected into the controversy today by the Spectator which charged Irish Catholic clergymen as being responsible for the reign of terror in Ireland. Referencing Bishop Cobhlin of Cork and Madge Cohalin of New York the Spectator alleged clerical influence and questioned church authority amid political interference.
Toledo street car workers walk out at 4 a.m. demanding 60 cents an hour, up from 22 cents. Management says it will not meet the wage demand and proposes only a one cent fare increase in exchange for concessions.
The article details recruiting progress for the 16th and related units, noting numbers like 12.1.096 for the Sixteenth Infantry and 0.2.0.2 for the Sixth Infantry. It mentions Captain Rickards visiting headquarters, plans to reach quotas within days, and proposed regrouping of regiments with a gathering midway between regimental centers to boost enlistment.
A West Warrington West End residence owned by Miss Elizabeth Reddy was severely damaged by a fire detected around afternoon. The city fire brigade from Engine Company responded quickly, fighting flames with water and chemicals, preventing total collapse. No injuries reported. several residents and a domestic animal escaped.
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