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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
United Press reports Aug 1 that Polish forces maintain a hard counteroffensive, halting Bolshevik advances near Warsaw. Generals Pijendgiel and Weygand deploy nearly all reserves as Red flanks threaten breakthrough. experts warn outcome hinges on early gains, with Bolsheviks described as desperate near Vilna and Grodno.
United Press report from Washington outlines pressure on U S allies to align with new policy amid Bolshevik and Polish questions. Notes negotiations with Britain France and Japan, and movement toward a unified stance with the United States on the Russia crisis.
NASMMUEH Aug 19 The House paused to reconsider ratification of the suffrage monument amid questions. Washington Aug 10 Suffrage leader Paul declared the moment to begin a real fight, saying the goal is to mobilize women to rally against a male majority.
Cleveland news states a local team plans to attend the funeral of Ray Chapman on Friday morning. Mentions a funeral vigil and related events in Cleveland including area officials and attendees.
United Press reports in Borton Missouri that Ponzi, labeled bunker basket millionaire, appeared before Judge Maya on a change of venue for arraignment. He pleaded not guilty and was held on a $25,000 bond as a preliminary examination concluded within minutes, with trial slated for September in U S court.
A crowd of eighty or more gathered at the National Bank building in Bordon on August 1 as bank customers stampeded through the doors at opening. Depositors withdrew funds amid a wave of panic, with officials struggling to manage the sudden rush.
United Prom reports Senator Hiram Fobivow of Cyforia will conduct a stumping tour for Renator Harding across the West and Midwest. The tour, aimed at boosting Harding’s presidential bid, will run ahead of the October event in the Republican national committee’s Western headquarters.
The French foreign office announced that the Franco British issue has been settled. London and Paris confirmed recognition of General Wrangel and Bolshevik actions amid the Crimean situation. Ambassador Derby, who led negotiations, is authorized to depart soon for London.
Four Cossack governments covering the vast territory north of the Crimea reportedly joined General Wrangel, the anti Bolshevik leader, according to confidential reports received here. Wrangel has recently been recognized by the French government as the de facto end of the Bolshevik regime in Bassia.
United Press dispatch from Anowehé indicates Americans, in strong form from the quarter mile events, show promise to capture the 600 metre run today. Trials attracted limited spectators as rain kept many away. spectators noted the team’s sharp work and rising confidence.
A London report says Downing Street denied plans for Prime Minister Lloyd George to visit Canada. The government spokesman noted no trip was scheduled, with speculation stirred by reports from the United States and Europe. The prime minister was said to be on vacation in Switzerland.
Quotations from Harry A. Wheeler and A. Barton Hepburn stress civic duty honesty and justice. The appeal urges residents to join the Corry Board of Commerce to elevate social and moral standards by contributing time and effort to community betterment.
Across Cleveland Tail and Aldoona many miners walk off the job as hope fades for a wage settlement. Officials warn of possible general strikes while operators urge patience. hundreds leave work in Portage area amid stalled talks with miners' representatives.
Olevalland August 19 The United Mine Workers in session here today abolished the central competitive basin for fixing wage rates. The committee adopted William Grogue’s proposal that the agreement be renewed by subdistricts.
New York August 19 General Bollard today approved court martial proceedings against Erwin Hornell of Philadelphia. The alleged draft evader was sentenced to four years imprisonment at hard labor at Work Leavenworth. The action carries loss of all army rights and is described in the report.
Mra J. Mf. Bohnolder of Bellefonte, Pa, routs to Melford, Dal, to viu it relatives, yesterday. Satchel contained $20,000 in diversions and jewels. No other clear details. report notes possible further developments tonight.
Democratic candidate Governor James M. Cox accuses the GOP Senate group of causing unsettled conditions nationwide. He urges ratification of the peace treaty to restore normalcy, accelerate production, and secure economic adjustment, arguing a Democratic plan seeks peace and immediate action after March 4, 1021.
New York Aug 19 six million people in the United States are inadequately housed, per Edward T Boyle secretary of the Mayor's housing committee. He cites figures from the United Press. Dole urged congressional action to exempt taxation of funds available for home construction to ease the housing shortage now acute in many districts.
The St Elizabeth's Lawn Social drew about 1200 attendees with Father Reiser praised for support and generosity. Guests from Wyte arrived early and lingered while the venue glowed with Antonio lights. Food included sandwiches and confections, and Messenger's orchestra provided music on the porch. Distinguished visitors included Rev B P Shields Crowningville and Rev M B Tracey among others.
Marton Aug 19 Governor Cox accuses the Sonnty oligarchy of controlling the Republican party and other alleged Democratic charges. Senator Harding is expected to respond when he appears at the Ohio legislature today with members and former members. He is also expected to discuss the triparty issue and related party standards in his speech.
County officials and women leaders discuss plans to register and assist 20 000 women voters for first time at the polls on November Mth. Report notes approval of suffrage amendments and hopes that women entering national and local politics will boost welfare laws and public policy, with increased needs for election officials and registrars.
A special meeting of the city commission is planned for tomorrow evening to give third and final reading to the ordinance drafting unilary ferexsis for members of the pollen department fre de partment eivery anil trout commissioner. The bill was sprayed on Ment with a second routing at the regular session Monday. Rand Angus Stephen Majini Ja is held at Elk County jail in a murder of Lawyer onige Chadlojsky, husband of his divorced wife, in Jamon City. He was brought back yesterday from Lorain Ohio after arrest following the relevant site description from Burgess Wood and other attorneys of Big county.
A fragment notes Fihma Christenson after a two week stay at Corry hospital returning home today. Attorne y and Mrs E F Masterwon and a daughter from San Francisco, Cal, are in Welty for several weeks. May, Faygatrom and family of Buffalo visited at Charles Anderson's on South Street. The Federsth plan to meet again tomorrow evening on the Washington Street grounds for a game to be called at dusk.
In the city a string of counterfeit checks surfaced at multiple businesses including the Imperial Hotel and Corry Restaurant. Proprietors reported payments by a stranger using checks for small sums, with witnesses describing a man seen in the area before and now sought by authorities.
Services for Mrs Bracken were held at 5 o clock in Tamil Nation Woot Pleasant and largely attended by friends and relatives. Rev Woodward of Atlanta conducted the service with vocal by Mrs Dawson Olmstead. A brief committal at Pine Grove cemetery followed with pallbearers listed and relatives traveling from distant towns including Cleveland Butlery Wilcox Summaries of attendees noted from Greenville Poughkeepsie Brookville and Brio among others.
A memorial service for Kay W. Forkes was held at the Elk's Club this morning. The service, conducted by Mo oMisora of the Bike Lodge, drew many friends before the body was taken to Albion for burial with family present.
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