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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
3
Corry Pa newspaper entry notes post office class matters for Arthur Cotegrove. It lists mail rates: by mail 6600 per year by carrier three cents per copy fifteen cents per week. Advertising available upon application.
The article discusses a potential nationwide shutdown of coal mines with a belief a better outcome may emerge. It notes public will demand transit and coal supply changes, citing 188 million tons of hard coal and about 20 million tons in storage. It highlights suspensions, limited wagons for coal, and calls to avoid deadlocks by timely action.
Canadian coal industry faces upheaval as a winter strike affects Hytrin and Huston provinces. The war and Allied supply demands push imports, with Nova Scotia and other regions seeking lower costs and faster recovery. Protests and potential actions loom as Canada awaits deeper changes in coal and petroleum markets.
The United States Geological Survey begins a major quilintaking survey to map the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. The project, spanning California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, aims to assess irrigation and power development prospects while noting river challenges and potential risks of the venture.
A scrambled OCR page snippets discuss world events and domestic stories. Mentions include Ireland elections, attacks in Toronto, a Wichita floorwalker, New England telephone strikes, and social tidbits about marriages and gossip. The text is fragmented but preserves named places and incidents.
A blaze wiped out 125,000 bushels of wheat and flour at Susvou Prong RR, with Malt Products Co. mill losses totaling about 350,000 and wider damages reaching 950,000. Four dozen fire outfits fought the flames as surrounding elevators and mills housing millions of bushels faced risk until the fire was controlled.
A Burlington Iowa reader praises Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from monthly irregularities and emotional distress. The letter claims improved health, weight gain, and confidence after using the product, urging others to try it for similar female ailments.
A text argues for licensing immigration at the source via new legislation to empower consular and port authorities. It cites Hillis Island congestion with 14000 aliens awaiting processing, 2000 examined per day, and 2000 sent to Boston and Philadelphia. It says quotas, health rules, and overseas checks would ease entry, reduce misery, and speed orderly migration.
Editor Journal announces Tam as a candidate for re election to the office of County Commissioner on the Republican ticket subject to the primaries held September 18. A portion of the support of the voters at this time will be said Moorhewi 720 Joseph.
An improved two glass filter promises near cold fire with film projection. It blocks heat and sparks, reducing danger from fires in theatres. Tested in the Underwriters Laboratory, the device aims to guard lives by advancing fire prevention in cinema displays.
Three men were struck when a car mounted the curb on Evaley Street near Kane House. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the vehicle hit bystanders and injured men, with one passenger identified as Abe Withaan. Emergency crews transported the injured to a hospital where two sustained serious head and arm injuries and remained under care.
Funeral services for Miss Nell Skivington were held at St Thor Chifeh Church with Rev. Dares officiating. The service featured hymns such as Abide with Me and Nearer My God to Thee. Interment followed at Uiman Vite foc Durlal St. Vermitere. Attending out of town were Mr and Mrs Fred Avlrews Trailson and others.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a death of a 70 year old Black man in Warren County. Coroner and investigators are mentioned with references to an inquest and named individuals, but many words are garbled. No coherent details emerge about cause or exact events.
Police questioned several women in a Dunbridge Springs murder case and investigated a possible connection to a local family. Detectives searched for evidence and questioned relations amid ongoing inquiries.
Two Corry couples seek divorce in Prishonotary James Bo Yard's office. Clade Hille and Clyde Nny each allege marital disruption with spouses in Texas. Ray Hawley seeks divorce from wife Hawley on grounds of separation and remarriage.
Ancillary administrator Whitteeley seeks letters of administration on the estate of Paul Tieler of Pawnee. Processors must file a return by July payment and provide required checks to the estate. Attorney is Cony, Pennsylvania.
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