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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Harrisburg indicate the Public Utilities Commission again delayed a gas rate increase. Experts failed to strengthen the demand as testimony from industry witnesses and state officials filled hearings, with additional sessions planned around mid April to conclude the contested rate case.
Ungrounded reports claim two battalions of a Baltic marines brigade mutinied near Borby. The brigade allegedly supported by government forces, officers were attacked as mutiny rumors spread. Captain Ehrhardt denied the claims while others insist mutiny involvement exists.
Members of the Corry motor club will vote on officers at an evening meeting in the Board of Commerce room. Routine business will be conducted and a report on motor safety and activities will be presented.
Fragmentary note mentions a large sum of money and a name but lacks coherent details or context. The readable bits reference Punxsutawney and a $30,000 amount with garbled phrases.
Captain Haewel announced sixty eight men have enlisted in Company A. Recruiting proceeds slowly. unit members expect more recruits in the coming weeks. For information contact Captain Haewel at the Armory in Talon City.
An article reports that scarlet fever led to the closing of schools in Greensburg. The notice cites local authorities ordering lockdowns and rapid health actions during the outbreak as communities prepare for re openings after containment.
Paris reports Britain opposes French demand on retaking colonies and German occupation. Berlin notes reinforcements and Belgian troop movements as tensions rise. French occupation of neutral areas sparks diplomatic protests and public unease in several cities.
A belated report recalls a 28th Division reunion in Augusta Georgia. The piece mixes fragmented memories of Camp Gordon era travel, veterans from Pennsylvania and New York, and references to old barracks and camps with nostalgic notes on those who served and the journey home.
Washington reports the Department of Justice began an investigation into rail strike actions under the Lever Act. Attorn ey General and congressional inquiries target whether government intervention is warranted while rail workers and unions respond to widespread walkouts affecting freight and passenger service.
A coroner's inquest into the fatal express train accident near a crossing found the victim instantly killed after being struck by a freight. Witnesses described the engineer’s warning whistle and the victim stepping into the path as the train approached, with a deputy coroner presiding and a juror panel listed.
United Press reports potential food rationing in the Midwest if the outlaw railroad strike continues. Officials say rationing could start by Monday as supply houses and authorities discuss control measures.
Alexander Howat, head of the United Mine Workers in Missouri, was jailed by Judge AL J. Gurrwn for contempt of court. Howat defied the authority of a newly created authority and remained in custody. Weather: generally clear tonight and Saturday with continuing cold. Temperature forecast for tonight.
A garbled report notes contracts for a new building awarded and a robbery on a westbound Santa Fe train No 0 near Henrietta Missouri. An armed robber boarded the train, looted mail pouches, and jumped near Shafield suburb of Kansas City. post office listed today could not state the haul extent.
The City Commission awarded IL D McCray the contract for the new Fire Department building at 27868 dollars after a special meeting to review bids including wiring and plumbing. Electrician Hawkins at 810 dollars and heating contractor Eagan at 1728 were also discussed with funding shifts proposed to cover costs.
United Press reports a gray train collision near Butler where Mrs Ray Cholmery and her three children were crossing the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg railroad automatik. The mother and one daughter died. two other children survived with injuries and were hospitalised.
The Stanford Hose Company elected officers for the coming year at a regular meeting last evening. President Charlex Kinley. vice president Phomak Green. secretary CO A. Pain. treasurer Times Newillay. trustees A te Dykes Frome Rinley A. 4 Gart Qury. discipline committee Douglas Ti 10 Paul Downey Clark Pain. foreman Brydst Buchotuer. first assistant Torenian Wilbur Beott. second assistant Edward Decker. Report noted the company in good condition. discussion followed on company meetings.
United States states report partial pledge counts for the Democratic and Republican parties as they prepare for the national convention. Officials note 32 of 984 Republican delegates and 73 pledged among 119 bound Democrats, with about 1008 delegates total expected at the gathering.
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