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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
British officials report the cabinet has decided to assist Poland as the Bolshevik offensive is checked. Preparations to aid Polish forces proceed in England with military advice to be provided. Warsaw dispatches say Polish defense is strengthened along the Bug River line as counterattacks gain success.
London reports indicate Britain plans a strict blockade and potential action against Bolshevik forces in Poland and Belarus. Cabinet discussions contemplate naval measures within twelve hours to curb munitions flow and support Poland amid tensions with Germany and Austria.
Reports from Washington and Warsaw detail talks among key officials about the Polish crisis and Russian actions. Attacks in Silesia and Croilio, with Bolshevik offensives halted on the River Ting and Polish counterattacks developing. War readiness grows near Modlin as tension spreads across Europe.
Coal miners vow to stay away from work until demands met as union leaders press for a new agreement. Industrial tensions rise as talks stall and company officials resist concessions, with miners signaling ongoing walkout and little sign of return.
Mrs Eva Sample, injured in a trolley accident at the corner of Conran and Wenver Streets, remains unconscious and unrecognized by many in the city. The report notes she lived with August Tones on Hirst Main Street and had a long local presence. Friends learned of the crash and her identity is tentative pending confirmation.
Readable notes describe Company A enjoying life at Mount Gretna with daily schedules at Camp Wallace Fetzer and DuPont. Entries list assembly, police call, drills, meals, and evening activities with times and duties for a guard unit during a period of recreation.
A 19 year old man named Tullo Wein from Roanore city intended to marry today but was buried in a gate accident. The groom to be, Mias Wolfs, was driving and the couple’s plans were halted as Wein died at the scene and Wolfs was hospitalized yesterday.
A fragmented notice reports a population figure tied to Diy Rasnea with unclear details. The readable text mentions 1500 and a satire setting at Toler, with references to Bly and a possibly fictional venue or event.
West Frankfort sees seven dead and 65 wounded after a night of rioting. State troops of the Ninth Texas Infantry, about 150 men, arrived from Mount Vernon to restore order as foreigners’ homes and the business district were wrecked. The mob forced the mayor and foreigners to flee while authorities seized communications and set up a strict blockade.
In Denver a night of terror saw rioters roam King Street attacking workers and sympathizers. Police clashed with strikebreakers, causing extensive property damage. Two people were killed and 33 seriously injured across downtown areas.
Philadelphia Aug 0 Authorities believe a woman hired August Peacel to kidnap Baby Blakeley Coughlin of Norristown. The man, arrested at Egg Harbor, is suspected of planning the crime to win the baby and keep his own partner from the boy. Police fear mob action if his jail location leaks.
Marion Aug 6 Warren G Burd ing will reply to Governor Coxs acceptance letter but will not rush action. He will prepare a deliberative answer and says Coxs notification will be on Aug 18. A Republican gathering of Ohio State Republican Mis torial Association will hear the address.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a suit about alienation of affections bringing two families together. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece references Everton, Yan O Parkers Raidlives, and Oldateolin J in a tangled claim for 100,000. The readable sense is a civil action affecting personal relationships.
Partial OCR text describes a girl shot by a rejected suitor at a chapter house in the American condition, with mentions of Miss Topp and names like Sue Teale. Readable details are fragmentary and unclear.
Henry Wood reports from S4N Sebastian that the League of Nations council concluded a public session with several issued declarations. A plan for an international court was copied by member nations, and India’s representation on the labor council will be considered further. A permanent Geneva secretariat will be set up, an international finance organization will convene in Brussels on September 24, and allies will designate mandatories for former German colonies to form a commission overseeing mandates. A wave and aerial organization was announced, gas prohibition in war noted, and a reply to King Hedjaz’s appeal stated Syria was not under League. Dr. Nansen’s request seeks a resumption of relief for Germans abroad.
Thirty seven cases of whisky reached Renova under cover of darkness Monday night after three local police officers attempted to intercept the shipment. They faced resistance and danger but saved some of the stash. The whisky, said to be from Serauty Aheee trucks, was moved by car and later transferred to other trucks after a midnight roundabout route. Police were alerted and sent reinforcements.
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