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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1922
Page
1
In a terse note the community pantry faces an uncertain future as funding gaps loom. Local groups and volunteers rally to sustain meals for families, while city officials explore interim supports and long term planning.
Dublin dispatch reports Michael Collins, Ireland’s provisional government leader and chief of staff, mortally wounded after ambush near Bandon. Rebels overwhelmed columns, Collins dying words were forgive them as his force fought back. The Phantom Rebel and staunch ally Kitty Kiernan are referenced amid postwar turmoil and a fragile Peace State.
United Press reports a forecast end to the great textile strike as Pacific mill resumes 20 percent wage cuts reversed for workers until October 1, with old scales reinstated only until December 1 if adjustments are needed. About 8,000 of 18,000 workers affected. other mills not touched. Union leaders hailed the move while awaiting fuller settlements.
Significant work is reported on the First ward sewer program with East South street completed and contractor equipment moved to East Church street. Work on East street, Church and Sev uyith streets is slated to progress rapidly and be largely finished within three to four weeks.
General Dalton of the Free State Army and former Bostonian, wounded defending his chief Michael Collins in Cork. The car, guarded from Bandon, was attacked by rebels at a road turn. Collins and Dalton fired back as two defenders were wounded, one critically, before rebels were driven off. The body of Collins was taken to Cork and placed aboard a steamer to Dublin.
After a truce, Micky returned to claim his promised brides as Warshin and Thay fled together and escaped pursuit.
Dublin reports a three man leadership forming in the Free State after the murder of Michael Collins. Griffith and Connolly are cited as top figures, with potential successors including P. Gongrove, Dick Mulcahy, and George Gavin Duffy. Collins’ death leaves a line of strong contenders to head the provisional government.
Rotary Club members hosted a city youth outing at Brokenstraw with a 12 39 departure from the Municipal Building. Scouts enjoyed a picnic meal of hot dogs and corn, plus events including rod contests a possible ball game and horseshoe pitching while Rotary volunteers joined in activities.
Washington Aug 28 United Press reports the Guatemalan government crushed a revolutionary outbreak. Constitutional guarantees were suspended and martial law declared in parts of the country. The situation is described as under government control with the unrest centered in several small towns near the capital.
Real estate circles note new activity at the City Engineer office with sixteen properties recorded this month. Several crore are expected as fonds papery are completed in a daily new pandigy. Visitors from St. Louis and local residents plan brief visits with relatives in nearby towns.
United Press reports a bonus measure faced delay but appears set for quick passage within the week. Senate debates featured strong opposition from Senator Bora Bora and a final vote tally expected near the 37 senator mark as the president’s signature looms.
Washington August 2. Dry advocates in Congress claim gains after the election. Wayne Wheelen, leader of the Antiwagon party, says dry support will be stronger regardless of outcome. He notes increased gains in multiple districts and asserts prohibition forces will gain whichever side wins.
Jamestown authorities report evidence identifying a suspect in the Buick registrar theft. Warrants issued for arrest and he is expected to be taken into custody soon. Information indicates the party has already served an oil term.
London report lists June to August deaths of five major Irish history figures. Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson, Charles Burgess, Mary Boland, Arthur Griffith, and Michael Collins are noted as dying suddenly or by decisive fate in quick succession amid Irish political turmoil.
United Press reports renewed talks among railroad presidents and mine operators as mediation attempts stall over seniority issues and wage terms. Key cities Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York and Cleveland host conferences with union leaders pressing for worker rights while carriers seek compromise to end the nationwide strikes.
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