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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
2
The Corry Pa edition prints a dense editorial excerpt attacking a Congressional party’s naval and budget actions. It argues the treasury faced wasteful appropriations and charges the opposition with undermining wartime effort and fiscal policy.
Rep Joseph W Burns reports the Republican majority failing to pass supply bills for new discretionary activities in the fiscal year starting July 1 1919. He claims Democratic Senate opposition and Republican filibusters blocked funding for public works and other programs, citing political motives and obstructive tactics.
A wartime report from Prouidin dated Aug 21 recalls Borl B. Dock confiding to his parents that he heard a man critiquing Secretary of War Baker. On a dining car he shared thoughts with two companions about the war, then overheard in the smoking room a serviceman remarking that Dock resembled Baker. The exchange occurred before an unscheduled rail confrontation and a fast transfer out of Dossy.
The government plans to sell the former Brown Polttig company building on Blogonth and Feivich streets. It formerly housed the Ohio building and the WW whitecot plant used for wartime manufac ture and as an auxiliary plant for American, Brakimhoy and Poundey companies.
Ridgway August 2 A jury found Stuartin Wis guilty of voluntary manslaughter in a fatal shooting near Brookville Brookway area on March 26. The verdict followed a trial that concluded shortly before 11 o'clock. Attorney Charley Marglots and William Pair served the defense.
An ad boasts one million Pennsylvanians using Tanlac to cure stomach ills. It claims Tanlac strengthens the system, improves digestion, restores appetite, and revitalizes health, touting testimonials from local men and communities.
Robert Lamberton of Oil City was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision with a Pittsburgh driver George Bleankbure. Bleankbure suffered serious injuries including a broken knee cap and arm. The hearing occurred in Pranklin with the next court term set for the charge.
An advertisement from Babbitt & Son markets Maye's Wonderful Homey for stomach and earache relief. The copy claims the remedy clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract, reduces inflammation, and eases abdominal and intestinal ailments. It promises a money back guarantee and lists wide availability in druggists.
Readable fragments indicate a local entertainment note highlighting a performance or show titled A County Hero featuring Soo Fatty and Tex tonight. Details on venue or time are unclear.
The fifteenth Hills family annual reunion was set for Wednesday August 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs B W Sly in Str and Mr. B W Sly ap Unt er Till. Attendees from several towns joined a pot dinner and short program with singing instrumental music and tributes led by President W B Hatch secretary treasurer Thormp Blye. The next reunion is planned for the third Wednesday in August 1020 at the home of Mr and Mrs W B Motel in Sciota.
A distorted OCR item likely records a local country hero figure in Bally Arhywkte Texas with unclear phrasing and missing details. readable fragments hint at a tribute or naming event but contain insufficient names dates places or organizations to confirm specifics. Further legible text needed for precise headline and summary.
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