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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
1
United Press reports renewed rioting in Chicago as 12,000 workers at the yards strike amid an industrial war. Federal injunctions deploy guards with machine guns to deter picket lines and prevent riots at the packing plants.
A garbled missive from Lorennin a 1% year old boy from Kentucky describes a route to a bank and a bank job. W Parker the employer reacts to the incident claiming the case has a fatal outcome and the father expresses relief and concern over the health of his family.
Fragmentary dispatch says Ku Klux Klan activity resurging in Houston with references to a comeback and new members. Report mentions a ceremony and increasing numbers in a Cowling area, details unclear due to damaged text.
In Mifflin Township Pennsylvania on December 0 the Jig of Charles Benner known as Turkey Valley Mountaineer faced a jury after the county court session. The charge is the murder of Constable Thomas M. Uinh on September 1. The court closes its session as the case proceeds.
A lone bandit stopped a resident near the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Liberty Street shortly after one this morning. Police secured the district but found no trace of the assailant, described as wearing a hat and rolled-up collar, with no clear identification. A second woman reported a near-holdup in the west end later that day, but details remain unclear.
United Press reports Greensburg police say a suspect confessed to killing two taxi drivers, Steve Katonka, 30, and his associate, in New Maxine last July. Authorities hold them as they investigate a third cabbie murder, Torepht Kendra, near Beatty, Pa, on August 21.
By United Press Sir Arthur Penton a renowned blind publicist editor of several British periodicals drowned while bathing in heavy surf He fell and struck his head losing consciousness The editor helped shape services for the blind and established a school for the blind in Britain.
United Press dispatch reports United States Board restrains publication of a decision finding the Pennsylvanian system guilty of rights violations. Federal Judge Landis issues a temporary injunction preventing release to avoid employee unrest. O Whittard left home in a Buner after attending a conference.
London reports Ulster opposition to the Anglo-Irish peace treaty. Sir James Craig and Ulster leaders argue financial crimes in the pact could force tariffs on Ulster. Dublin sources say a minority supports the peace, while a few cabinet members oppose. Ratification by the Dail appears likely with a narrow margin.
Emmanuel Church members and friends attended a venison dinner at Parish Hall hosted by Rev M S Ashton and the church vestry. About 175 people enjoyed the informal event with the vestry men cooking and serving, the venison supplied by the rector from Maine woods.
United Press report from Washington notes Senator Borah's proposal to rewrite the Versailles treaty as a path to Europe's economic salvation drew both critics and supporters at the arms conference, signaling a sharp debate over foreign policy directions.
Richmond felony case reports Amos Hadley executed in Virginia State Penitentiary for the murder of his wife, Selene Mulley, three years prior. The execution occurred early this morning as per official record. In Paris, Sean O Kelly Sinn Foin Ambassador to France rushed to support Eamonn De Valera against the Anglo Irish treaty, objecting mainly to Article VII which allows British warships to station in Irish harbors.
Bridgeport officials of Lake Torpedo Boat Company suspect the S48 sinking outside Bridgeport harbor resulted from improper handling of the crate, with wrecking equipment from New London standing by. An effort will be made to line the crate as part of the investigation.
Erie Rotarians staged a lively fund event at the Lawrence Hotel with 125 locals and visiting Buffalo and Corry clergy officials. A mock assault and lottery trial featured Percy LeSeur and Walter Knobloch, judged by James Hoganin, amid songs by Prof. John Q. Dinh and others, with Secretary James K. Shields presenting an American flag.
London reports Premier Briand was invited to discuss German reparations with Prime Minister Lloyd George. The Treasury Department announcement described a meeting between the two leaders as desirable to explore reparations options.
The so called West's boldest bandit Slaughter escaped from the Arkansas penitentiary at 2 am with help from an outside friend. He seized control of the prison walls, freed inmates, fled in a Ford belonging to the warden's wife, and led a gun battle as posse men pursued near Benton. His companions and plans to slip away remain under search as authorities wage a manhunt across the state.
In an Akron report, Dus Ootteniy L. Scull from Keninote testified on officer actions in wartime context. Major Copley allegedly opened fire, killing two soldiers in the Argonne, one a retreating American and another a Russian. A London incident notes a gun discharge injuring Charles Kelms of Dubois. In New York, robbers halted a man with $2,100 payroll near Mindan.
United Prom reports a group of robbers hits the Sibley Manufacturing Office and escapes with an 85,000 payroll. The suspects, identified as Shor Rumbly of Arycubta and Jack Dartington of Oregon, fled after a brief pursuit.
In a court drama yesterday, Vincenza Lamareni pleaded guilty to a statutory offense, with Judge Kedsiton presiding. The tale followed Lamareno’s long matrimonial dispute and accusations of bigamy, nonsupport, and a shattered family.
Dec 9 the arms conference moved toward finalizing major agreements that will shape global peace. Japanese delegates assured Britain the 60 percent capital ship ratio from the Hughes naval program was accepted, with the four power pact near completion. A plenary session next week was expected to officially announce the accord, with signatures imminent on the anti allience text and pacific security arrangements.
Bandits stole several thousand dollars in jewels and liberty bonds from the First National Bank in Claysburg Altoona Pa. They entered by breaking through a vault door with a rock and an acetylene torch finishing the hole.
In Burpalo on December 9 the minor ways meeting dissolved leaving only scraps as players and maginities prepared to travel to New York for late year meetings next week. Mrs Lamarco, via an intermediary, said she would never live with her husband amid questions about future plans in the United States.
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