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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1921
Page
1
A brief, garbled text fragment describes clothing and fashion items with prices and a street setting. The readable parts mention a new fly, trico del s and a day in a city street, with gestures toward sales or display. The source text is incomplete and contains many unreadable words.
The readable fragments note disjointed phrases about serial, lectures, and work groups with no coherent subject. Details on people, places, or events are absent, leaving an unclear, partial local item without a defined action or outcome.
Turkish forces rout Greek troops in Asia Minor, leaving a broad trail of dead and abandoned equipment. Descriptions speak of intense fighting, with Greek units decimated as Turks advance, morale collapsing from Stanbout to Bebyk. Widespread reports confirm heavy casualties and chaotic retreat across the front.
Revenue bills dominate discussions as Gov Sorin's measures face action in the house. A joint committee report keeps the nine-tenths tax bill in play, while the miscellaneous tax proposal and a distance tax receive attention but no votes before committee.
United Press reports Bergdoll’s petition for clemency or relief from draft evasion sentence was denied. The case, tied to a federal writ and lengthy imprisonment, involved appeals through the justice system and federal officials.
From Paris and Washington reports describe the Knox peace resolution proposing U S cooperation with any nation menaced by Germany. The measure would avoid reparations details, leaving settlement to future agreements and not mention a binding treaty. It also references the League of Nations covenant and potential limitations on U S ratification of Eastern commitments.
A city council considers a resolution to exempt home builders from taxation for one year during 1922 and 1924 to spur employment. Commissioner Ream introduced the measure, noting other cities have adopted similar relief. The council referred the matter to the city attorney for a legal opinion after debate.
A disrupted service near the West Scranton terminal caused a halt to motormen and conductors for the day. The crew proceeded to rest while authorities secured the scene and cleared the area after an on site incident.
Four thousand shopmen of the Pennsylvania railroad study a proposed wage cut of 28 percent in a plan presented to officers. The General Chairman said the matter would be put before a meeting and the management for action. Tomorrow the general manager will discuss the telegraphers, switchmen, and yardmen with the committee.
Vienna reports harbingers of invasion as Hungarian and Yugoslav fronts buzz with mobilization. Slavia and Czocho-Slavakia prepare arching marches toward Sieinamanger while discussions of shifts in allied lines unfold amid uncertain Central European tensions.
Weather reports show the past winter was among the most moderate in years with average temperatures well above normal. Temperatures ranged from 37 to 50 degrees monthly while rainfall totaled 4.2 inches across November through March, and snowfall was noted for the season amid near normal conditions.
A United Press report from Covington recalls the death farm case in which a jury was selected to try defendant Soha 8. The panel includes seven planters two assailants one dasher one clerk and a lone draw that will govern the trial in the murder case arising from Tamper county. The jurors were seated and sworn to begin at 9 oclock after a lengthy adjournment.
April 5. A dispatch from unived Pie, WASTINGMON, says the Versailles Treaty is dead as the United States contemplates no ratification. President Harding indicated no practical path to ratification and noted approval of immediate delegation on the Kiowa resolution.
A man in Erie County shot himself at home, killing himself with a shotgun. Police reports indicate the act was self-inflicted and occurred around early morning hours. The deceased was a father of nine and leaves a history of hardship. The incident is under investigation.
Report notes a deferred general strike in Britain and clashes in Edinburgh. It cites disruptions to shipping, streetcars, and transportation as authorities prepare responses. Protests threaten further actions and essential services, with workers urging wage demands amid ongoing labor tension.
In Colinton Georgia on April 6 the Death Farm murder case began with Geonyla Williams charged with murder in a shooting at Willliams plantation. The courthouse area was heavily guarded as locals crowded outside, fearing disruption.
A P. R. R. worker suffered severe burns when a torch or oil exploded at the yard near 9280. Reports say the incident occurred while he was operating equipment. Emergency crews responded promptly, transporting him to the hospital for treatment.
Mic McCann leads opposition as the Sunday base ball bill fails in the state legislature by an 80 to 143 vote. The measure sought to curb Sunday games across baseball and football in Pennsylvania, drawing strong opposition from supporters of organized sport.
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