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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1920
Page
3
The Progressive movement faces scrutiny as leaders and factions clash over strategy. The article notes past successes and the split between reformers and reactionaries, with 1920 figures Warren G Harding and Taft cited as benchmarks, while debate over party direction intensifies.
A fragmented report describes an 1880s or 19th century town plan to tax and mobilize women voters. It notes arrangements for a census of 40 000 women across counties, eligibility tied to age and voting, and a plan to levy a poll tax on women. The article questions the rationale and outlines fears about equal taxation. It mentions Pittsburgh and Avushouy counties and potential rates per person.
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey is set to defend his title against Primo Carpentier in December in New York. The announcement was issued by Jack Kearny Dempsey’s promoter and confirms the top boxing matchup for the year.
Mrs Maury Lowise Darrow died a forhain at East Pleawwnt steeor after her marriage at Coe Weks. Survived by FU daughters Mix Tanti Broplia and others. She lived with her annallor sind cared for er ani. Also mourned by Mrs Hottie Wakculve of Spartansburgy and Mrs David Tuttle of North Center Street.
Three men are believed drowned after an auto plunged through a fence and into an embankment along the Michigan river while pursuing a girl incident. Miss Henn Eitinger, linked to the case, returned to her Warren home after work with her father Eh Inner Eitingers.
Juavou Konay reports from New York that Governor Cox plans a western speaking tour with first stops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. The itinerary lists Milwaukee on September 4, Minneapolis on Labor Day, September 7, and additional dates. Morris Rousteel and his wife arrive in McKeesport and Pittsburgh for a two week visit.
Public health advisory from Harrisburg warns Warren residents against bathing in streams around Warren. Pollution from tanneries and sewage endangers public health with risks of typhoid fever and anthrax. Authorities urge avoidance of contact with polluted waterways and stress the dangers of industrial wastes in local streams.
Work began on plans to upgrade the Taterial Oil and Gas plant at Tiona with a complete filter plant wax plant extra stills and condensers. The board and advisory group reviewed specifications that will double employment and boost Warren as an industrial center. A. C. Sandburg and family drove to Pinley Lake for a week at the Frits cottage Shaly Side.
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