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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions someone very ill, a servant, and a plan or action in a field or task. The text is incomplete, making specifics unclear, but implies concern over illness and tasks during a day. No clear names, places, or dates are discernible.
Fragmented dispatch from Logan County describes heavy fighting near Washington and surrounding towns. Reports mention National Guard units, infanty regiments, machine guns, and a pending proclamation. details are garbled but indicate tension and military movements across the region with references to governors and defense efforts.
United Press reports Titusville and Wilkinsport contend to host the 1922 convention amid local politics. Mayor George A Murtiner leads efforts in Titusville with support from local officials while others favor Wilkinsport. Debates focus on limiting the meeting to a single event and potential seating for candidates.
Fragmented text indicates a local ordinance or notice about marriage costs or wedding rules. It mentions a water fee of 50 cents for each participant and age restrictions. The garbled passage references numbers like 89.00 and a 100 person figure, suggesting a municipal fee schedule or licensing rule affecting participants under age. The exact details are unclear due to OCR damage.
State Department officials indicated settlement of disputes with Mexico appeared likely, centering on issues over retroactivity of constitutional provisions. Discussion touched on recognition of the Obregon government and a treaty of amity and commerce between the United States and Mexico.
A preliminary accord on Yap between Muto and Pasile cable authorities was announced by Secretary of State and allied leaders. The plan foresees a formal treaty among the United States Britain and other powers with Japan to retain control of Yap while allowing free access to the island for civilian purposes. The arrangement aims to resolve disputes over coastal boundaries and submarine cables and contemplates a later Parma treaty among major powers.
Reports from Berlin describe a tense Aug morning with hundreds of thousands of workers gathering for demonstrations. Authorities reinforce guards amid rumors of potential assassinations as unrest grows and large crowds unite under fears of violence and suppression.
Brownsville Pennsylvania police joined with deputy sheriffs to quell a miners strike at a distribution site. authorities dispatched a machine gun to the scene as miners threatened to mob the officials. The incident escalated with reports of gunfire and attempts to prevent violence.
Fragmented OCR reports a disjointed notice about attempts to unify China under one government and nearby commentary from August. It mentions bombardment, a proclamation, and a secretive plan tied to regional provinces, with reference to West Virginia and peace efforts amid confusion.
Government action targets bootleg liquor from the West Indies. A flying squadron of prohibition agents, dispatched from New York, will work with customs and the U S guard to disrupt smuggling. The operation includes agents in Howton Norfolk and other ports to interdict illicit shipments.
ORMISGO Aug 1 Motutersyl and five railroad brotherhoods consider a strike over wage reductions and service cuts. Ballots mailed. unions report strong support but claim voting irregularities and incomplete turnout. Officials say no timetable set, while rail managers say negotiations continue with cities like Denver and Chicago mentioned in discussions.
A reader letter calls for immediate action to curb drivers who race through residential streets and pedestrian areas. The writer urges authorities to enforce traffic rules at key intersections and deploy precautions to reduce accidents and injuries.
Fragmentary report notes authorities probing the status of a suspected killer. The New York search centers on the missing suspect Rudolph Bitter and linked clues found near Woodbury, with investigators pursuing leads in the Westrock area and possible connections to the Hopley case.
A fragmented item notes a high school organizing a fast football team with plans already made by town and school leaders. It mentions recruiting players and scheduling, with unclear dates and names due to OCR errors. The piece hints at a school engagement effort and leadership discussions.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a registration event and deadlines. It references a Browi block and East Waa Weta with unclear dates, plus Bentember 6 and a principal mission. The text is garbled, but implies an upcoming registration action and location notes without clear specifics.
Violence erupts in Belfast as heavy fighting breaks out with reports of mobilization by the Republican Army. Police and troops flood streets amid rising tensions and warnings to residents. Reports indicate clashes near key landmarks and calls for calm from local officials.
United Press reports city under military control as clashes continue in scattered pockets. Officials say martial law is not in effect while authorities push for stability. tax measures and penalties loom as the situation unfolds with ongoing security operations.
Five gna Heesoms were killed in Hg tony Iringing the death toll. At 5 o’clock this afternoon fighting continued as riots spread through the streets. Shipyard workers confronted gunfire on York and Queen streets. Military forces surrounded the area deploying armed guards to quell the clashes.
A chaotic incident near Rockaway Point is described with references to a balloon explosion, a fatality, and dispatches noting life loss. Reports mention police or officials and indicate investigations or official statements. The text is fragmented with several garbled passages and uncertain details.
A trolley car accident in Springhuhld Mass involved two men injured when a trolley car lost control and plunged into a hotel block. The crash damaged several storefronts and sent victims to nearby facilities as emergency crews responded.
City notices halt Ford sales due to unresolved payments and liability concerns. Officials warn residents and dealers to hold pending purchases until further instruction. Public advisory outlines actions affecting local commerce and consumer protections.
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