11 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1921
Page
1
The Congress opens in a special session with many new members sworn in. President Murdoch’s address prompts questions, and an opening day with numerous newcomers and old hands alike fills the House and Senate galleries. Speaker Gillet lead the gavel as new members take oaths.
United Promy HW VOIR reports a large boat event tied to the Dempsey Carpentier fight with expected plans in Jersey City or Newark. Max Tlakirds announces the arena will be used for the boxing promotion, amid Atlantic City being ruled out.
In New York on April 1 the Stokes trial resumes with W. D. Stokes, a multimillionaire hotel owner, facing continued testimony. Prosecutors expect the case to near a verdict by week’s end as the defense seeks to salvage the proceedings.
Reported temperatures plummet as a cold wave sweeps the entire state. Farmers fear widespread damage to fruit crops berries and other plant life while winds and snow accompany the sharp drop. Experts warn of potential fruit and berry losses if the cold persists.
An interview quotes former Emperor Karl of Austria Hungary reflecting on peace aims and the bloodshed of 1918. He questions US patience with his work and urges focus on reconciliation rather than retaliation. A separate item notes plan to limit attendance at the funeral of a former Kaiserin in Potsdam with other royals barred.
Representatives of the American City Bureau will arrive in the city Wednesday to begin the campaign for the reorganization of the County Board of Commerce. Secretary James P. Crown announced that the work will be a personal supervision of David Allo with Adle directing the effort locally.
The A W Phompson Post prepares for a minstrel show with Billy Munn of Garland attending the meeting at the Mike Club. Rehearsals and staging duties will be led by Munn for a Rox theatre performance planned for May 6 and 10. Local post roster and regional officials anticipate a large turnout.
United Press dispatch from Washington April 11 reports Haywood and 78 others are sentenced in Chicago for violations of the prohibition and the selective draft laws. They must pay fines and serve sentences as directed by the Supreme Court order issued today.
A garbled April 1 dispatch reports a night attack on the Mondous Northwestern foteliers. A motor bag rammed the front wall while attackers fired hand grenades and incendiaries at the building amid an explosion barrage.
Readable text notes Forty Hours Devotions at St Thomas with solemn parish rites led by Rev Fr Walilow of St Marya Calleg and a sermon by Rev Miamas A Cantlin. Services drew a large crowd and visiting priests from nearby parishes are listed for upcoming ceremonies.
Fragmented OCR note mentions Shaughnessy as an aide to the U S general with duties in transportation and a White House event. Details are unclear but indicate assignment and roles within the administration.
A garbled report states O Callaghan must leave the United States after a visit to Newport News. The text references Hore and Tabor Davie, but details and action are unclear amid OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions UGA and various names and places with unclear context. The readable portions reference a travel or reporting note with potential dates, but key events, actions, or outcomes are not discernible.
A garbled notice describes a Federated Club banquet set for a Sunday, mentioning names such as Miss in, Mex, Mossi and local figures. The text is heavily damaged but implies a community event with participants and hosting details at a local venue.
A Lakewood, New York boy aged 14 was fatally shot by a playmate after an argument. The incident occurred near the Carpenter residence on Nin Street as the youth, William Southroeth, left to fetch a rifle for safe play. The shooting, performed from behind a door, left the victim dead before a physician arrived. The assailant, a 12 year old, testified the weapon discharged accidentally. The boy was nephew to Mr. George Adams and Mrs. Minnie Love in the city.
A small wreck on the Erse line yesterday halted traffic for hours. Two cars and an eastbound freight train collided near Maple Avenue crossing as a brake beam failed. No serious injuries reported.
Erie basketball preview notes a referee by slate named Raywanl Piremairies to oversee a key City clash. Teams include YM Cy A five Nationals Cadet and Pier Duties with Hubbell at guard and Soaeh Ble aiming to spark the Cadota offense. The game is set for Wednesday with high stakes as the season nears its core, witnesses expected.
Women’s auxiliary Post 70 hosts a Saturday camp fire with a noon dinner and a program recounting Appomattox Day memories from a generation ago. Veterans trim spring hats while speakers Brown and Baker share remarks and a light social follows.
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