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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment mentions locking the run for family and references Pennsylvania. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but indicates a street or local scene with a family context and possible movement or access concerns. No full names, dates, or events are recoverable.
Outtea Pressy TON reports Cox opening remarks at Camp Perry ahead of a Tennessee suffrage rally. The piece notes Cox plans to travel to Ohio and Lake Erie region, with a focus on national issues and potential early campaign activity.
United Press reports a father and son are held on a murder charge connected to a late night shooting. John Yimon killed, a wounded husband testifies, and Borim, a former foreman, swears an affidavit. An indictment is expected regarding the alleged crime involving Aquor Promed Yeamou.
The article reports on a draft evasion roundup targeting Tay United and LATUCAGD with 200 strantitors to begin rebuilding. Prosecutors led by Attorney Clyne announced the operation and named Jack Johnson as already in custody for violating a 140 Mana statute.
The record notes a population figure for Allegheny County with a dated notice. It presents a numeric total and references source attribution, though the OCR text is garbled. The key takeaway is a census-like population count for the county as released on a specific date.
United Press dispatch reports Franco recognition of Wrangel and continuing Polish front actions near Warsaw. It notes Weagl and Boluhoyik tide movements, Polish forces 25 miles from Warsaw, and near exhaustion of the city’s defense. Poland’s government seeks to mobilize all available men to defend integrity.
Denver Aug 1 Major General Leonard A Wood arrived today to organize naval campaign with Democrats. He denounced strikebreakers used to operate rails and ordered a train enroute from Hyde Park. A conference with union officials preceded his speech amid riots and arrests. He will return in three weeks.
In Albany on January 11, Will Hays urged Republican lawmakers to support immediate ratification of the suffrage amendment. He warned that denying it would be a government blunder and pressed for favorable action by the New York legislature.
Reports claim arms smuggling from Texas toward Mexico with a steamer carrying 5,000 Filton and a million rounds of ammunition. Authorities, including local agents in Townsville, monitor the route for rebel shipments entering Mexico near the border.
A report notes a theft involving 97,000 worth of government property. The army is withholding details while origin and names are withheld. a suspect connected to a Chicago residence is mentioned in fragmentary terms.
Brief report notes a prisoner died after a self imposed starvation while detained. Details are limited but authorities confirm death occurred and investigation into circumstances is underway.
Detectives stood around the Nazareth House in a London suburb to guard Arch. Dinhop Mannix after his trip from America. Authorities barred certain Ireland sympathies as tensions rose during the prelate protection.
Boston August report from Diy United Press states more than 100000 was received today by federal authorities from inventors of the Charles Poust Separate Exchange Company. General authorities urged investors to awaken and lower their expectations to hasten subpoenas in Ponzi's estate case.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a broken note with scattered names and phrases. Mentions Foch and Sarason amid garbled lines about maps and panes. Context unclear. no coherent event or outcome discernible.
Nashville dispatch notes anti suffrage activists gathering in the city with a measure introduced to express statewide opinion. Representatives Pall Bond Lisher and Milliken back a bill delaying action until after August 1, with county meetings to gauge sentiment and the legislature to follow the will of the people.
City Aug 11 A Corry man died suddenly in Oil City while settling his brother’s affairs. Dr TL Chapin of Corry was found dead in his room August 4. His family, including wife Addy and sister Mrs Vermilyn, survived him. The funeral will be shipped to Corry by noon today.
Unclear text reports a dance master named Gund arraigned in New York on charges of stealing bonds valued at $178,000 from Stomman & Company. A brother and an employee allegedly aided the theft and fled with the bonds.
The Illinois Public Utility Commission rules passenger rates at 2 cents per mile after Sept 1, denies a freight rate increase, and grants a temporary 3 percent rise contingent on service gains. Hearings on related charges, including carloads and commuter tickets, are planned for October 10. The ruling may shift the matter toward the Interstate Commission or federal action.
The United States plans to extend material aid to Poland to back its independence and territorial integrity. The move follows a pledge that U S aid will be used to protect Poland, as outlined in a note from the Russian Polish situation. The note was drafted for Bevin Averrana and released by the State Department.
LogAn and Bryan report on the New York stock list featuring Amor Smolters and Ret Amor T and D Anaconda Anglo American and General Motors among others. Entries show varied percentages and share movements with lines for Overland Studebaker and Allied. The list includes Great Northern Union Pacific and West Thales items, plus mineral and oil stocks with fluctuating figures.
Fifty of the surviving One Hundred Eleventh Pennsylvania Volunteers met in Conneaut for a reunion. Thomas Farry of Corry was elected president and L. Dyke of Uniontown secretary. The next reunion will be held in Corry at the park, with veterans honored and displays of flags along the gathering route.
From about 2,000 precincts in Ohio Major Warren Davis of Cleveland led Col Ralph D. Cole for the Republican gubernatorial nomination by 9286 votes based on early returns. Former Governor Frank B. Willig swept the Republican United States Senate nomination, with Walter F. Brown second. Democratic contenders see Vic Donolay unopposed for governor and J Judean Ay ONeill leading for Senate.
Dawin McLean of Company A becomes the first Corry boy to receive the Victory medal, awarded last week through the Erie recruiting office. The medal lists Entente nations and marks his service in major engagements including Aisne Marne and Argonne offensives. American Legion posts seek medals for other members but require personal applications.
United Press reports public curiosity over Warren G. Harding in Marion as Governor Cox questions his stance on the League of Nations. Observers say Harding’s silence may force fuller elaboration on his position amid Cox’s assertion. A local display of Studebaker parts and vehicles is noted nearby, unrelated to the political discussion.
Early morning blaze at the Heinte Company plant on the north side caused an estimated $20,000 fire loss. Nearby foreign families were driven from their homes by the flames and smoke as crews battled the blaze.
Meadvile freight wreck blocks routes near the lake, prompting an appropriation discussion to improve detours. Motor Club asks autoists for help as officials consider funds to ease delays and support local motorists.
United Prolii reports the Senate campaign inquiry will resume on August 18. Senator Read is expected to testify today as the investigation continues.
A fragmentary report notes Mary Price yesterday accepted a request or invitation amid disorder as women faced a challenging scene. The brief item hints at a women’s relief corps activity and local response to distressing circumstances, with emphasis on leadership and public sentiment.
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