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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1922
Page
1
United Press reports investigators probed an express wreck near Gary Indiana after spikes pulled from tracks derailed a 23 car freight and killed an engineer. Authorities say 4,000 dollar reward is offered for arrest of perpetrators as 8 men were aboard the train and several were hurt or killed.
An ongoing manhunt for Prank Watkins alias Mudie, linked to a bold escape from Allegheny County jail yesterday. Deputies say Watkins leapt from a window in a warmi's apartment and fled, with investigators tracing a former sweetheart in Carnegie but finding no trace. Authorities identify Watkins as a suspect in a Bolivar State Bank robbery in July and recall his long criminal lineage as the Widilte boy who escaped over twenty years ago.
A serious accident on East Main Street near the Koestner home involved a Ford parked vehicle and a Chevrolet driven by Sfoney Burch of Cory City Electric Light Co. Burch is held for feeblem driving after the crash damaged both cars and injured nearby residents. the incident occurred Saturday evening around 9 oclock and was reported to police authorities. Magistrate Porter will handle the case at a Sunday morning hearing, with several local residents named in the docket.
Frigid air swept across the city last night as the season’s first frost formed on windows and doorsteps. North side streets reported the heaviest icing while the municipal area around Corry Place and the Whidow hoses saw moderate accumulation. crews worked to clear surfaces before morning.
Chamber of Commerce directors gather for a meeting this afternoon to back a protest against changes at the Post Office Department and plan to file formal protests with the department. They discuss coordinating whistle timing standards citywide and potential further protests by individuals and businesses.
Washington August 91 Senator Henneabot Lidge begins re election bid with a series of speeches aimed at Massachusetts voters. The Republican faces Democratic pushback over his role in defeating Wilson and tariff policy while courting women voters in a mass meeting in Texas County at Bilein Willows.
Mrs. Andrews aged years died suddenly at the home of her husband and two daughters while visiting Glen Capple near Union City. Funeral services will be held at the home on High Street Wednesday afternoon at five o clock with interment in Union City. Listed events include Catholic Girl Scouts meeting Tuesday evening at Esther Cozad’s home and a Schoolmates gathering at Worl Barton’s on North Center Street Saturday with a dinner.
Washington August reports a rapid deterioration in railroad equipment threatens transportation. Rail executives shift to a conciliatory stance as the Interstate Commerce Commission enforces equipment bans with White House approval. Officials warn of crippling delays if strikes persist and call for settlement with Congress facing a broad national impact.
United Mine and Anthracite operators prepare for separate morning meetings in Philadelphia to set out distinct planks for a new contract. Reported keepers of the mines vow to resume work as districts plan to reopen soon amid expected worker shortages and focus on production.
A chaotic House debate under President Harding seen as Democrats delay voting on key measuresHaunched by Huddleston and others as Republicans claim a quorum battle ensuesin Alabama and other states amid a stalled program push reported by a Washington desk on August 21.
Chief Duonkle Officer Foley and Tonstable Rmpersberger conducted a raid at 417 East South Street entering the house of Mrs Lettie Diethin. They reportedly secured a quart of liquor. No other evidence was reported. The hearing is to be held before Alderman Gordon.
Delegates began arriving in Scranton Pa for the state Elks convention. The event opens this afternoon with the main activities scheduled to start tomorrow as officials prepare for a busy session.
Train schedules in Wales and surrounding areas were disrupted as a broad rail strike caused widespread lateness. Passengers on multiple services, including Erie No. 3, faced delays up to an hour or more while travelers from Spartansburg and Cambridge Springs adjusted plans and visited locally.
Mrs Guy Stafford traveled to Union City this afternoon after being summoned by the death of Mr Thompson, grandfather to Ruth and Grace Thoms, teachers at Ioval Iygh school.
New York August 21 American inventor Curtiss says he has perfected a motorless airplane capable of rising from and alighting on water. He envisions tests that could outdo existing planes and foresees gliders lifting off surfaces without engine power, potentially reducing aviation costs and expanding practical use.
Washington August 21 The Senate prepares for a new tariff struggle as a conference committee reviews the four month dispute. Supporters push for an American valuation policy amid rising sentiment for protection, aided by farm interests and business groups.
Portland Maine August 20. After years of separation a man named Hughes confronted his brother William Hughes and fatally shot him, wounding a child. The killer then wounded himself and later died. The story recounts a long personal crisis centered on a marriage to the brother’s wife and a quest for pardon in Michigan before the fatal confrontation.
A jet-powered plane named Sampajo departed West Palm Beach on August 21 on a preliminary leg toward South America. The aircraft, piloted by Livy Walter Hinton, flew from the coast for a brief rest stop before continuing to its command base in New York City en route to Rio de Janeiro.
Dr Gr Tennett of this city will travel to Wittren this afternoon to address the Warren County Medical Society session. The association will convene in that city this afternoon. United Press reports note security measures as North Carolina state troops encamp near Hern for rapid deployment to the Souther Railway shops amid delays to mainline trains. In New York a mass of incidents includes a strike, a stalled party aboard a streetcar, and a rescue attempt near Plum Island as tides threaten a boat.
A harrowing voyage narrative recalls a mother and infant's survival through extreme famine at sea. Amid storms and scarce rations, the crew and captain endured severe hardship as the ship approached safety. The story centers on endurance, courage, and the critical choices that sustained life for the mother and child.
The tax collector begins actions on fifteen cases aimed at collecting a per capita tax for the year. Officials plan lawsuits against delinquent residents, with proceedings expected to start imminently as the office reviews records and prepares filings.
The State's Fuel Commission forms amid coal supply anxieties and emergency planning. Officials outline steps to regulate production and distribution, aiming to secure fuel for forthcoming needs. The initiative centers on building machinery to manage coal amid threats to supply and energy security.
United Press reports Premier Poincare hinted France may act independently of the Reparations Commission. He spoke of a possible allied financial conference where interallied debt would be separated from the German reparations issue. The remark suggested the United States might be invited to participate in the next Paris talks.
Aug 20 Henry Smith, a singra coke in the Peninissvanis Fair road shops, suffered a fractured jaw after being assaulted at Fourth and Wayne Streets. Four men robbed him. one struck him with a club. Smith described his assailants as white, small in stature, and one wore a straw hat.
An automobile collision occurred on Spring Cruel night in Greeley. The Paige machine, driven at high speed, fled the scene after striking another car and causing unspecified damage. Witnesses from the party and local residents provided scattered clues, with police noting the vehicle’s last known direction toward Palo Cr.
A report from Union City states a thief secured $200 in a daytime theft. Witnesses described the suspect as familiar with local conditions and the garage area, with no arrests reported as of this morning.
MW AN county engineer telephoned manager Alexinds at Pine Grove Cemetery to arrange arrival and discuss proposed improvements. Directors are drafting a tentative specification and awaiting estimates before inviting bids, with a week set for finalizing the list.
Eastern rail executives met to discuss proposals as a nationwide shop craft strike loomed. The session aimed to end the disruption with a unified plan, while workers and unions prepared for potential action across major routes and companies.
A radio report from Norfolk reports the steamship Luke Strymiod afire forty five miles northeast of Erving Lightship off the North Carolina coast. Crews battle the flames from the burning ship as portions of cargo burn. Two coast guard cutters and a ping board craft are responding to scene.
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