26 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1919
Page
1
A garbled news note claims another attempt to operate Pittsburg cars with references to personnel, company actions, and regulatory hurdles. The text mentions union leadership and safety provisions but is severely distorted, limiting clear factual details.
United Press reports labor crisis looming as Samuel Gompers returns from Europe to address the AFL leadership. A meeting of the federation is set for this afternoon to discuss the crisis and possible actions.
A Salvation Army event is described with references to officers Adjutant Amith and a long history, noting past years and current efforts by members including Whitlow and Wharton. The piece mentions an expected gathering and local work by the group, with invitations extended to attendees.
Warrington dispatches describe movements of American infantry units toward Hillsay and StF according to later reports. President Wilton was reported to have approved the plan as forces continued toward the target area in August.
Witnesses report a tramp and accomplice visiting Franklin Street, pounding a rear door and demanding coffee. Police could not restrain them as a mob of locals gathered, leaving a woman injured and the area in tension after the disturbance.
Tonight a scramble of garbled lines describes a basketball game setup with Sherman and unlikely teams scheduled for tomorrow at 6. The text cites Washington Street and Jamestown in a chaotic preview with unclear results referenced.
Tarihl Clayke, 9, son of Charles Clarke of FranViNl and North Busty Wo, was killed after stepping onto the New York opera track crossing at night. The boy, who had been playing with a friend, wandered toward the eastbound freight train and was struck. Local officials report the accident occurred shortly after 10 o'clock.
A list of residents and guests includes Aion Vid Molwell Gloveland and others visiting Wildley Taky and Maryphaporouer. Corporal John O G Mulderick returns home from Camp Bix with honorable discharge. A weekly meeting at Mia Dy MG ilivoiy’s home and a Corry Temple Pythian gathering are reported with plans for a larger social event.
A garbled report describes Miss Perkins performing airplane stunts with an aviator named Johnstan in San Jose. It mentions a group of office employees, a delivery by autoplane, and Miss Perkins leading a parade of spectators through a sequence of aerial evolutions.
A detailed report describes hearings and indictments involving Willis Puller and Luore Aldoraen Panter. Confessions relate to robbery and bootlegging linked to Knoxville and Frio, with various figures jailed or awaiting trial.
A fragmented report notes a Corry girl leaving Salvador and mentions Mian Varet Mattray at Coshabamba Hotlvia with unclear phrases. It also mentions Minn McCray sailing from New York and references Salvador with varied wording.
The article reports Colonel Weybrecht dead from poisoning on August 26. It notes his wartime service as adjutant general of Ohio and commander of a infantry unit. Friends, a waiter, and a dinner preparer are mentioned as involved or connected to the event.
A large fire swept Stroudsburg injuring three and destroying major industrial sites including the Liquid Soap Company plant and Capmor Lumber Company. Officials report unknown origin and estimate losses around 175000 dollars as the blaze halted local industry.
President Wilson urges a truce in wage disputes and calls for peaceful settlement of labor tensions. He cites railroads and shopmen and argues for government aid to ease production costs without harming the public. He warns against drastic wage increases that could damage the economy.
Readers hear of a broad inquiry by the Public Service Commission into state policy, with focus on western districts and governance. Officials consider future measures as inquiries unfold, signaling potential statewide statements on utility and policy.
A heated clash over mandatory vaccination erupts in the county as a member of the Anti-Vaccination League is named in a warrant issued by RPL Washo. The case centers on alleged administration of vaccines to unvaccinated children and a push to organize against compulsory inoculation in Pennsylvania.
Local men undertake early flights in a small aircraft as a test of capability. Names of participants include Blinks Bienen, Amini Flushion, Harry Murray, Kullar, and Kort Peltford, with Chief Panta Hoii observing the event amid unfamiliar weather conditions and cloud coverage.
Erie traffic slowed by a minor wreck between Lolly and Ava near Concord Street. A wagon collided with a stalled trailer, unloading merchandise blocks both tracks and triggering a quick response. No injuries reported, arrival of authorities and cleanup crew by 7 o clock.
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