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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
1
A Daily News dispatch reports Ulster could face armed conflict as Britain debates governance for Ireland. Lloyd George and ministers weigh heavy actions, with emphasis on Ulster’s possible resistance and the broader impact on Home Rule debates and military deployment.
A historical report notes President Harding delivering an in village Centennial Park speech to mark the settlement's hundredth anniversary. He emphasizes national unity, duty, and progress as villagers gather in Lancaster to hear the address and observe the anniversary events.
Unioes Press reports from Bu wan detail tense conditions in Russia with reports of famine and refugees. Senator Joseph France of Missouri and Col Ryan are cited regarding unrest at Riga and the Bolshevik stance. France asserts a strong government exists and notes grain shortages while denying millions marching to Moscow for food.
Funeral services for Mr and Mrs Thomas Gurniland and Andean Basan, who died Monday near Union City, were held at St Toirok Camden Church. Interment followed at St Teron’s Cemetery. State attorney ordered investigation into Michigan Avenue Trust Company wreck with Spurgin a fugitive in Mexico. auditors had not checked bank books.
The report notes a new lightning radio linked to Marconi and Killifer with Chicago Cubs manager William Willefer cited. It describes ongoing testing or development, mentions personnel changes, and references a visitor, Mrs. West, staying with Mr. Knowlton before returning home.
In LONTION on August 4 a speech by Marconi, inventor of wireless telegraphy, discussed radio apparatus enabling signals to travel beyond normal limits. The lecture covered theoretical and practical aspects of long distance transmission and the future of wireless communication.
Harrisburg dispatch notes debates over funding sectarian institutions. Ambiguous wording mentions a planning decision and policy stance, with references to state action and associated figures, but details are obscured by garbled OCR.
Keller Ye, managing director of the Pratttood Company in Hammond Indiana, a former lieutenant colonel, was arrested in Giant Park on auto theft charges. A garage owner said he bought several autos from Keller WJ. 8. Keller, father of the accused and president of Bratt Bio Co with offices in Philadelphia, with home in Morton Pennsylvania.
The State of Pennsylvania plans medals for all 28th Division members who served in the United States Army, dating from August. The medal design features a William Penn armor portrait and the state seal. The project commemorates wartime service and honors the division with a federal recognition symbol.
A $60,000 payroll was stolen in an armed robbery at a Wood River post office. One suspect escaped with a registered mail package containing $40,000. The semi monthly payroll for Stannard and Dale was being taken to the Fire Bank Savings Bank in Wood River. A citizen witness helped identify the getaway vehicle, described as a high powered wheel.
The Chautauqua week features Adam Bede delivering a thought provoking address praised as one of the week’s real treats. Gabriel Hines gives a piano lecture recital and Miss Thornbury offers a strong song recital. The Elsie Linworth London Concert Company appears with a novelty program aimed at American audiences.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a young Divtankey woman and an apparent medical condition linked to mercury exposure. It references a hospital in Danita and efforts to learn the cause, with terms suggesting a syphilitic diagnosis but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Mourners gathered as famed tenor Enrico Caruso received high honors at his funeral. Diplomatic representatives from Naples and foreign nations attended the service to honor the late opera star and arrange the transfer of his remains to a renowned mausoleum.
Orders were issued for Company A to depart by special trains at 7 p.m. Friday from Mount Aisin, with Colonel C. Blain Smathers commanding the unit. The march heads northwest to Moscowit region, then return to points in eastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas.
In Washington, Secretary Mellon advocates higher war taxes to cover the broad wartime expenditures. A plan discussed would fund roughly 201 billion dollars annually, as lawmakers consider maneras to relieve taxpayers and manage costs. A separate note mentions a $10 billion refunding proposal tied to Barnloe Simmon, North Carolina, and related measures under review.
In Washington on August 4 officials announced the release of American prisoners. The representative noted the incoming information from Tigatotti and other sources confirms improved conditions. Details remain limited as officials prepare full dispatches.
Fred J. Weaver, a former commissioner, declares candidacy for city council in the upcoming election. Petitions have drawn broad support from voters across parties, signaling strong backing for his campaign. Weaver previously served on the commission and led a pro property owner push in the last session.
Tran announced today he would not be candidate for mayor of the municipal sweep, citing time constraints and business demands. He thanked friends for their support and said he could not actively participate in a campaign while maintaining duties.
Vague notice urges Findley Road subscriptions to be paid at once. Mentions Mr Futter and Wayne township funds for project work. References include Mr. Hyot, Glenn, and a trip to Binghamtown and Ashtabula with unspecified dates and places.
Bond issue worth a million dollars will be placed before voters this fall. The proposal, tied to a road program, aims to fund private and public construction projects and create jobs across the county. County officials have not finalized specifics, awaiting guidance from commissioners.
A city crackdown on bootleg joints last week yielded no arrests or confirmations of moonshining. Officials expressed uncertainty over the campaign’s focus while residents praise actions but question why the effort isn’t centralized. Towns in the region continue prosecutions under state acts as authorities pursue violators and seize illicit property in a broader clean‑up.
A notice invites friends and Emmanuel members to attend a church picnic on August 10. The event will be a basket picnic with plenty of food and special treats provided by the committee. The gathering aims to be a social outing with planned games and fellowship.
Veterans of the 80th Division from Henna vunia Virginia and Wwit Wiklinly join a four day reunion in Pittsburgh. United Press reports a reception for veterans and a city welcome as part of the gathering.
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