23 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1923
Page
1
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A broken, partially readable dispatch discusses a looming coal shortage as anthracite fields face disruption. Officials warn of delayed deliveries and potential price impacts, while industry leaders differ on the severity and likely duration of any strike or suspension.
A massive cold snap sweeps the central and eastern regions, driving temperatures into the forties and thirties in many places. Reports from Chicago and across the midwest note an early winter feel with northwesterly winds and widespread frost threats as historic patterns hint at cooler months ahead.
A five year old, Little Billey Haggerty, was crushed under a rear truck wheel near Sugar Grove while traveling with his father and a companion. The accident occurred near Riverton on Sunday as the child rode with his family to the Lottaville area. Despite rapid responses by bystanders and authorities, the child died minutes later. The boy is survived by parents Billy Haggerty and two sisters Helen and Pheifty. the community extends condolences.
Five people, a man, wife and three sons, are hospitalized in Chambersburg after a car they rode in was struck by a train at Fort Loudon, about fifteen miles away. The Nixdorn family from Rochester, Pennsylvania, including Charles, Frank, Herman, and David Nixdorn, suffered injuries described as serious to the head and body with minor injuries to others, and surgery may be needed.
Aug 28 at Myay Street Walter Brinke thrilled by newborn, kept car running atop Hobok Crest Hill while he phoned relatives. The auto rolled downhill and crashed at the base, injuring no one but leaving a wrecked vehicle as family learned the news.
Rev JA Martin named to lead the Dirt Press Presbyterian church amid a formal vote. Congregation approved extending a call, he delivered services last Sunday and had visited before. He recently completed a two year graduate course in Scotland and will begin work on the second Sunday in September.
Berlin dispatch notes Germany's finances in dire strain. Chancellor Hilferding told the Reichstag budget committee the government faces a grave embarrassment from meeting national obligations amid private sector costs. He cites private printers' rising paper-mark expenditures and the impact on government accounts. Miss Thelma O'Neil returns from Mandolin, C. to her relatives.
London dispatch reports broad French backing for Premier Poincare as Britain weighs separate negotiations with Germany. Paris cabinet approves his reply to Britain and Belgium, with a 100 million franc loan at 4 percent interest to be issued as 500 franc bonds due in twenty years, amid Allied effort to secure reparations.
The Stockholmd company plans a conference within the next week to decide the future of the trolley line between this city and Columbus. Service on the line was halted after a severe storm damaged power and equipment at the plant, with repairs delayed by shortages and maintenance issues. Officials say the decision rests with the standarders and a meeting will determine the next steps. In the interim, service to Columbus remains on the same schedule as before.
Washington announces eligible postmasters including Ridgway, William M Thoms, Aves ML McChin, Jey Witham, Reunis 3 St. Manes Pay Jota, O'Keneys Albert & Grovh Weetelnster, Wayne Filion. The item notes the postmaster eligibility and outlines names in a historic local notice style.
Contracts for Erie County road projects released by the state highway department cover western sections including Cragenville Borough and surrounding townships. Notable awards include reinforced concrete work by Pry Construction Co at various sites for substantial sums, with other crews for drainage and paving tasks across Mill Greek Stomanit to McKean townships and Washington Township.
President Coolidge expressed pleasure over the test flight toward establishing a 12 hour transcontinental air mail service. Postmaster General New reported to the White House on the progress of the modern pony express and the air mail pilots achievement.
Mrs Jacob Shannon and Mr and Mrs QB Dressler hosted Warren visitors when Mrs Dressler reportedly fell ill at home yesterday. She was taken to hospital in a sudden incident, with earlier reports suggesting a serious but improving condition.
Harrisburg August reports that highway patrol plans hit a snag over authority to arrest and search. The delay jeopardizes a proposed force to curb reckless driving and crime on state roads. Auditor General Samuel S. Lewis questions the transfer to the State Constabulary, delaying approval as officials seek a compliant arrangement.
Merchants and property owners hear that the Wasigess street light system will extend next week by the Corry City Electric Company. New lights will appear on Hast Mainy and Pint avenues where subscriptions exist, with additional lamps planned toward West South Street. West Main street also eyed for the upgrade between Center and First avenue, funds pending to begin the project.
Robert A. Kerr of Titusville was elected president of the Retail Merchants Association of Pennsylvania at the annual convention in Altoona. Vice presidents named include J Loed Passat Niawney and FE Pateinger Stroudsburg among others. Homer K Keapp of Pottsville elected treasurer with B Q Spots and G Rosso on the executive committee. Washington was selected as the 1024 SomyenitiCnr city.
Postmaster General reports confident tests now under way prove the quick across country air mail service. The department will seek federal aid to establish permanent coast to coast air mail operations.
United Press dispatches report the second attempt at a 28 hour transcontinental air mail run succeeds with a plane piloted by Eugene Smith arriving in Washington after rapid eastward timing. The event spurred calls in Congress for permanent service and Postmaster General New predicts a functioning transcontinental system within years.
A New York dispatch notes a San Francisco to Mineola air mail run completed in 28 hours. Pilot Chilina flew a fast lap of the continent as the mail arrived at Mineola in the early afternoon.
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