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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
United Press reports Washington demands immediate action from the Mexican government for the release of two American officials held by Mexican bandits. The note threatens further harm unless a 617,000 ransom is paid, and mentions efforts by Mexican authorities and bandits along the border.
Corry student Mian Tweet Mudray sails from New York en route to Cochnamuin Hallvia on August 22, joining a party traveling to South America. The girl will attend the primary grades in West SCLton before returning, with family members accompanying and aiding the journey.
Aug 14 Chicago reports say police and detectives fought agitators and customers in a downtown disturbance. Officers, plainclothes men, and guards used firearms as a crowd of protesters, led by a figure calling themselves real Rosalad Bolnevsk, clashed outside venues. Union leaders deny the violence and accuse agitators seeking recognition of pressuring employers to join their organization.
Corry Lodge delegates Mek Anirows Pant Growl Phidt ponarkonis and Mrs W B Westley head to Lancaster for the Pythian annual convention. Mrs Pawn Woot and TMivoville No 18 will join as representatives with Ward Rosbacher. expect a large attendance.
United Press dispatch notes General Pershing is expected to return from Italy on Friday. The plan calls for Pershing to depart soon after, with 4,009 American troops to be sent into action on new French positions. The report mentions German prisoners taken by American forces will be processed after congressional approval of the loan.
A chaotic dispatch reports drastic wage demands amid rail and transport tensions. The Brotherhood role clarifies a noon deadline for Walkerfie Railways Director General, amid broader scrutiny of labor costs and staffing. The piece notes a projected 9990 million support for reform as actions unfold in Washington and allied centers.
An Erie man was struck and killed during a severe electrical storm as he stood under a tree near a business district. The incident occurred during a thunderstorm tonight with high winds and lightning observed across the city.
An elderly East End woman, Mrs John Fuller, was found badly beaten in her home this morning. Neighbors and police were alerted as officers investigated a brutal assault with the suspect leaving the scene before dawn.
Social notes recount church and club events with gatherings at homes on West Washington Street and West Columbus avenues. The Baptist Ladies Aid plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting at 9 50 oclock with annual meeting and officer elections, honoring Rev and Mrs Wallies visiting for a week.
A delegate group led by Bolisitoy Kincaid and Judge Couay of Brie visited gas fields in Pennsylvania and reported on long held wells, potential drilling sites, and the need for conservation. They noted extensive access trials, underutilized acres, and disputes over intercompany cooperation with the Pennsylvania Gas Company amid regulatory limits and cross-state activities.
Erie August 1 A rescue attempt failed when a man drowned while trying to tow another boat to the pier. Six volunteers plunged in to aid the stricken swimmer but he sank and could not be revived. The city editor prints a timely note on Andrew Carnegie.
Officials report that more than 60,000 post offices nationwide begin selling surplus army food this morning. The aim is to unload the stock by August 20, easing high living costs as war department plans indicate proceeds will aid price relief efforts.
Washington August 18 The Senate Agricultural Committee opened hearings on the Kenyon measure to regulate the meat packing industry. Kenyon argued for reasonable profits while warning against undue consolidation of power. William Culver of the FTC supported the bill as lawmakers from both parties united in inquiry.
New York workers faced rain as Rapid Transit employees walked out at 1 o'clock Sunday after Brotherhood officials rejected an eleven hour injunction. The strike left the city’s track system tied up and hundreds of thousands affected as commuters faced a serious transportation crisis.
Ridgway August 1 A car driven by John Morrow of Bradford plunged off a roadside embankment near Wilcox. Morrow was dead on arrival of a physician. Mrs J T Harris and two daughters plus Miss Alien Sin slave escaped. others uninjured. The crash occurred after the road gave way and overturned the vehicle.
The Sixth Annual Keio County Sunday School tour visits Worduveday August 20. The tour party will meet at First Methodist church with sessions at 2 PM and 7:15 PM. Notable visitors include Alfred Day, George Wehrwein, Rev A Wilabn, and county leaders from American Sunday School Thive. Church workers are urged to attend this county Sunday School convention.
Corry people witnessed a fatal automobile crash Saturday afternoon near North Springfold. Eight members of the Teal family from Cleveland were killed when their touring car collided with a train at Warmattingen crossing. Edward Roashaehor and others were among the first to report the scene as a train horn warned of the impending crash. Patterson and family, en route to Gingva, arrived at the tragedy scene and described the horror. The accident was devastating and left multiple fatalities.
An army surplus food sale begins today at the post office with a long list of items for sale including coffee baking powder canned milk and fruit preserves. Prospective buyers must apply at the post office for full information and price lists with orders to be paid by money order or postage due. The sale aims to continue indefinitely until surplus army stores are exhausted.
A crude OCR fragment describes a night of liquor sales and disorder in a city, noting lax enforcement and police concern. It mentions a stranger with stolen goods, a domestic disturbance over whiskey, injuries on Rigway Road, and a man named Charlie involved in a violent incident.
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