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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
1
Partial OCR text mentions service quality and savings but is garbled. It suggests concerns about value and pricing, with unclear references to availability, rate changes, and customer impact. Entities and specifics are too incomplete to confirm.
Polish delegation reports Reds pushed back from 10 to 16 miles along much of the front from the Daltio Bow to the front lines near Wakar Lor. Advices from Minsk and Warna show renewed Polish momentum, with Andaymin retaken and Lemberg area unchanged. Military leaders from Poland direct operations as tensions rise over potential peace talks.
A lawn social is planned this evening at the home of Mrs Anderson. The event features decorations with light bulbs and string lights, a convivial mood, and a program of music and dancing. Invited guests from Averyoud and surrounding areas are expected to attend.
From Mordow the Bolshevik communique says the enemy has broken through our lines north of Warmaw as a Polish counteroffensive drives Bolsheviks from the Danvig corridor. The report claims advances west and northeast of Leniborg with further gains noted northeast of Wan.
A murder suspect, Stephen Majeivik, was arrested near Lorain and is believed connected to a fatal shooting involving Lawrence Ohjuile. Authorities say he confessed to the kitling, with details sparse. the man was tracked from Warren to Mey Tay and Tamistown, then to the Only city aboard trains and trolley cars. Deputy Sheriff Maye reported no further substantial updates as the case heads toward James City for formal action.
Fragmentary report from Adurntown dated August 18 describes a powerful electrical storm causing extensive injuries near a hospital. The piece notes a major incident with multiple expressions of injury and references stock listings and local figures, but details are incomplete due to OCR damage.
Crisis deepens as unionists and operators hold an all day session in Cleveland with no agreement. John L. Lewis signals push for federal action, while miners insist on a flat $2 per day raise and proportional boosts for other workers. The dispute centers on wage awards effective in August with demands for prompt justice by tonight.
A Rogers company crew resumes construction on a new theatre at WLAVILLE with a large force of men. Steel framework installation is expected to begin today or tomorrow as hoisting equipment is mobilized.
Charler Gribam weighed in a record bass this morning at Findley’s Ty Take. The fish measured SU inches and tipped the scales at 4 pounds 10 ounces, the largest bass reportedly caught by a local angler this month. The catch was entered in the prize con test of the Porty Hod and Gin Clut.
City announces death of Tay W Fortjea on 9 October and expresses public sympathy. Mayor states the community shares sorrow and extends condolences to the family.
Ray W. Forbes and nine others faced fatal injuries when a new Ford tractor in Corry toppled, crushing Forbes near his north second street shop. The 82 year old Ford dealer, a War veteran and respected local businessman, died after critical injuries in the hospital.
Earl Thompson, a great Canadian hurdler, won the Olympic 1 metre hurdles final with a world-record time of 1.44. The podium features Burran of Pubileighty in second, Murray of New York third, while Wilson of New Zealand and others placed further. Moen was injured and may miss further events. American shot put title went to Fintan Parotin with 14.81 metres. Hammer throw lead by T. Av Ryan of New York with 2.83 metres.
United Press reports an attempted escape at the Westmorland County jail in Crednsburg. Three inmates Charles Pless Frank Richey and Chatlon House were on the roof when their plan to scale the wire netting was discovered an alarm sounded and guards secured the area without escape.
Tennessee lawmakers approve the Susan B Anthony federal amendment, 49 to 7, marking the thirty sixth state ratification amid heated debates. The scene features pro and anti suffrage demonstrators as Walker switches from opposing to approving the measure, paving the path toward nationwide women's suffrage.
The Pittsburg United Press reports that Harry Nilson of Cambridge surrendered to police on August 18, charged with larceny in the Ponzi scheme. Nilson allegedly made large profits with Ponzi while acting as an agent for the promoter in Cambridge, earning a substantial commission.
Efforts to locate the swindler who fleeced Corry merchants have proved challenging. Constable Ruppersbirger traveled to Talon City to pursue the man said to reside nearby. Reports indicate sharper cashed stocks in at least one grocery store and visits to several other shops.
Three mail clerks, L Drabringe aged 39, D Denny 11, and Dayal Austin 84, were badly hurt when a Manhattan Limited train collided with a freight car west of Alcona. No passengers were injured. A funeral service is planned for a business associate of the deceased.
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