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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
1
A cooling span in the coal debate sees Coolidge secure the first victory in the ongoing issue. Key figures and local officials weigh next steps as discussions continue.
United Press reports political momentum from a major coal strike as President and advisors push for wartime resolutions. Washington observers link the coal dispute to public support for the administration, while miners and operators weigh a potential settlement.
Paris notes outline Premier Poincare preparing a response to British questions on reparations and interallied debts. The document indicates France will resist extending wartime pledges and insists on strict enforcement of the Versailles provisions and German restitution.
United Press reports in Dublin that Eamon De Valera, leader of the Republican faction, was arrested by authorities in Ennis County and will be detained beyond the election. Government sources say he cannot be released without risking public safety as a trial date remains unsettled and no charges’ specifics are disclosed.
United Press reports Washington will launch trial flights to test a transcontinental air mail service linking New York and San Francisco with prearranged night routes. Two planes depart simultaneously from opposite coasts to pursue a cross country route via Chicago Cheyenne and other hubs. Safeguards include two 1,000,000 candlepower searchlights, beacons, and rotating beacon coverage along the line. Tentative rates set at eight and a half cents per mile with zone charges from Cheyenne to San Francisco at twenty seven cents per ounce.
Organizers have arranged a large lawn social at St Thomas Church on the spacious church lawn. The program features a long line of entertainment by the Corry hand wit with a firk pond and attractions for children. Ice cream and cake will be served as hundreds of tickets are expected to be sold for the event tonight.
United Press reports miners demand a $2.00 per day wage increase as operators face pressure amid stalled and informal agreements. Union officials show dissatisfaction with the looming compromise and a potential direct conference with operators may start in Atlantic City.
A crowd of over 20 000 gathered for the dedication of a park in Youngstown to commemorate the late Harding. The event featured a ceremony with local officials and school groups, marking a community tribute amid a period of mourning.
Merchants in the city report a check for fifteen hundred dollars payable to a woman named Mrs M J Hate proved fraudulent. The bank refused payment and notified the maker, while a merchant could only describe the suspect as a middle aged well dressed man. The attempted payment concerned a small article.
Bitter contest shapes the ward constable race with incumbent John Rupperstinger facing challengers amid rumors and petitions. Key supporters pledge to back the present officer while others seek re election, and local figures Miss Thelma O Neil and Miss Danielle move through the ward gathering backing.
Mrs Mabel Willebrandt, the U S attorney general in charge of prohibition prosecutions, spearheaded the nationwide crackdown on the largest bootlegging ring. Savannah arrests reached 84 as federal agents traced fleets between the Bahamas and the Georgia coast and tracked shipments inland. Despite internal evasion, extra agents and tax investigators pressed the case across the country, ending with a dramatic roundup and charges against key figures.
A United Press report outlines a tense draft toward U S recognition of Mexico, detailing competing positions and the risk of entrenched border tensions. It notes proposals by American officials and Mexican leaders, the potential for agrarian land disputes, and the push to avoid provoking conflict while seeking terms. The piece emphasizes fragile negotiations and looming decisions in Washington and Mexico City.
In New York and Atlantic City reports, United Mine Workers reject a tentative agreement on the checkoff system after government commission mediation. Leaders warn that operators are unyielding while miners demand concessions, signaling possible further bargaining delays.
Officials search the Inks at Rocky Glen for missing Margaret Smelteier a 23 year old Pittston woman who drowned after a playful prank went wrong. The panic led her to grab a paddle as the craft capsized amid a chaotic incident witnessed by bystanders and family.
An explosion at the DuPone Company plant between Valley Falls and Speidghticoke killed one man and wrecked the facility. Officials said the blast hurled roofing fragments from a nearby residence and the exact cause may remain unknown.
A mining accident today resulted in the removal of ninety six bodies from the Kemmerer coal mine. Officials reported rescue operations ongoing as workers and investigators assessed the site for causes and safety improvements.
Rioters clash after a Klansman rally in an Ohio town injuring twelve. Police quell the scene as members, armed with slugs and clubs, clash with counterprotesters outside Gill Hospital. Local authorities investigated the procession route and attendance.
Reported clashes erupt as Reds push back against authorities in Rhineland. Police tighten controls with factories and workers pressed into action amid tensions over occupation.
In Provence during the Feast of the Assumption a bullfight turned deadly as a bull charged the ring barriers. Four people were killed and others injured as youths displayed valor before spectators. the crowd surged and a bullfighter was thrown, ending the event abruptly.
Reported sightings describe a strange light near the east trestle by the city, seen repeatedly during evenings. Residents and investigators note headlights or unusual glare, with no definite explanation and ongoing interest from witnesses along the Columbus route.
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