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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1920
Page
1
A London dispatch reports Britain weighing the Italian note in response to an Anglian ultimatum. The note, copied to Premier Lloyd George, is analyzed by foreign ministers with attention to timing and content.
A public meeting is scheduled Monday at 8 p m in a room once part of Has bre restaurant to discuss the Harling and Coolidge Club campaign. W Th Cole led a meeting with five Republicans for planning the joint campaign. An organization canvass of the city aims to mobilize women voters and explain the presidential campaign and election law. Police and federal agents are assisting in voter registration efforts. Police report drugs seized from five men including morphine and cocaine, with several arrests in Corry and nearby blocks.
The Poultry Extension Department of Penn State College will host demonstrations to improve egg production and poultry raising techniques. An afternoon session starts at 2 o clock near Argh Webi south of Flynn, with another farm demonstration on the Bixby farm between Corry and Columbus at 10 o clock.
A confused report notes foreign exchange rates announced by A. B. Busleson and officials. The event appears tied to a government action ordering conversion of currencies and lists varied rates for British, Danish, Norwegian, and other currencies. The gathering at Myetm's grove drew many prominent local families and featured speeches and a program before noon.
Aug 28 Mardin, Mearion. Warrin Hurilag urges scrapping the League of Nations as a path to avoid war. He says Republicans oppose it and favor a joint tribunal or stronger international effort. Delegations from Mimnornta hear his address as party leaders discuss the future of the league. Governor Cox backs the league, calling it vital despite disagreements.
The majority of longshoremen who walked off the job as part of a protest returned to work in New York Harbor today. Steamship companies reported no further stoppages by British liners, and the pause in walkouts was not extended to affect cargo operations scheduled for the day.
Retroactive pay relief was approved for thousands of rail workers nationwide after a stalled bill finally passed. The statute provides back wages and benefits dating from earlier eligibility, and applies to employees across major rail carriers.
Gouvernor Cox heads to New York in a swift departure from New Haven as Democratic officials anticipate a political meeting and possible talks on state matters. The trip follows earlier statements and arrangements noted by United Press.
Rt Rev J M Gannon was appointed bishop to succeed Bishop John BE in Erie Diocese. The announcement came from Rome and noted Gannon born June 92 1877 at Pakrck york parish. The event followed a public service and a procession, with civic officials present.
Governor Cox renewed his campaign efforts in New York delivering a speech at the Commodore hotel after a long motor parade up Fifth Avenue. Police guarded the route as crowds cheered and chanted, with town escorts stretching over a mile.
A trunk murder case case involves LéRoy and his wife with the body found whipped from Detroit to New York. Morris Soxarr an interview in Rio de Janeiro ties him to the crime as police and associates deny involvement and seek clarity on the suspect’s true identity.
A fragmented New York stock list shows Hogan and Bryan and the city market across multiple names. References include Amor Smokers, Anaconda, Anglo American Bank, Daring lik talk, Motors, Northern movements, LROytaaparanna Steel, New York Central, Northern Pacific, Republic Steel, Studebaker, Willys Overland, Sims Petroleum, and Wichita. The notes hint at varied percent ranges and trading activity without a clear single market story.
United Press reports Cork mayor Lori Terronen Miassivency near death after a hunger strike in Brixton prison. Relatives fear collapse as supporters urge Premier George to demand release while OGrady, a London parliament member, appeals for action. The hunger strike entered its sixteenth day.
Tomorrow services at St Pauls Lutheran Church will be led by Rev W T Harsh of Allison Park Pa as a candidate to succeed Rev William Hall who will vacate the parish on September 20 after a pastorate of about 11 years Myre Hill has yet to decide his replacement and location as two applicants are under consideration.
Fragmentary description notes a tall man about six feet and 170 pounds with brown eyes and a prominent forehead. The text references being a member of a group resembling Beamon's Association for years, but details are incomplete.
Chicago August 28. A renewed charge accuses British Suduemoon forces of backing Governor Cox’s presidential campaign. Congressman Britton of Illinois says he will ask Senate committees investigating campaign sponsorships to probe La Miguite’s links to Cox’s effort. The hearing resumed amid the dispute.
Secretary of the Navy ordered Admiral Huss to move the armored cruiser Pittsburgh and destroyers to Danzig to protect American refugees. The cruiser Pitt, Yung and destroyers sail from Reval to Danzig after a meeting of Daniels Colby and Knapp. Alarming reports of bloodshed reach Danzig amid wave of Bolshevik and Polish tensions near Warsaw.
Guardsmen from Company A return from a National Guard field shoot at Mount Greti. Lion, Maroney, and Sergeants McCoan, Gilson, and Bunnell participated this week. The force officers reported Company A at the shoot attended by a four-man team from nearly every guard unit of the state.
Aug 24 Clearfield county Joseph C. Comey general manager of Pelican Mutual Insurance Company is jailed on a contempt of court warrant. Bail set at 2000 dollars. He to be brought back to answer charges at September term. Aug 28 Watdren executive committee meeting adopts plan to insure Vaccettion against rain during fair prock. Expenses estimated at 4000 dollars per day for Wed Thurs and Fri. Other minor items discussed.
Governor Cox arrives in New York for a reception at Grand Commemoration Hall at 10 45 AM and motor tour with the party to Long Island. Speeches follow at the Commodore Hotel with welcomes by local officials and Governor Cox addressing the crowd.
Regulations issued by the county commissioners set assessment rules for women and outline registration, tax payment, and polling hours for the upcoming November election. Voters are advised on pre registration and the timing of reassessment, with voting locations open on designated days and hours.
At Saybrook crossing Baybrook yesterday a collision killed Mrs Winslow Russell and her young daughter and injured three others. Kane Spring Wire Company driver failed to see the crossing, the car was struck, Mrs Russell and her daughter died, others injured, train crew halted the express, ambulances met the scene, Kane officials report three seriously hurt but salvageable.
The Travelers and the Federals played to a draw at Wrightley grounds last night. The game extended into extra innings but failed to produce a decisive result, ending in an armistice style stalemate. Willis Wal pitched for the Peers, while Willis Wal? dominated the mound. Moyey drove to perform, with the Knights of the Grip in attendance seeking better lighting and a forthcoming event.
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