16 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
1
A garbled local report notes confidence in a Christmas release. It mentions Mia Jones and Chavion White facing a charge of willful murder and seeking an appeal as December dates loom.
The Diguetia Park Hotel was destroyed today by a fire causing about $100,000 in damage. No injuries are reported and investigators are on site assessing the blaze.
Weather notes indicate clear but cool conditions tonight with light wind along Lake Eblo. The forecast mentions continuing warm spell and hazy skies in the Aurrian area near the lake.
Chief Frank reports discovery of slot machines and other gambling devices in the city wired to a broader network. He warns owners that further enforcement will follow and notes prior unmolested operations have begun to threaten the area.
Mrs. Burdette Morrow details the Y W C A World Program aim to aid foreign born women and workers. The plan includes cooperation with France and India, health and morality efforts, and education for broader employment, with headquarters at the Y W C A in Warren and a visit to Quodrey early next year.
An Army captain in the British forces, a Boer War veteran, tried to kill himself by shooting in his New York City apartment at the Hotel Imperial. He was found near death but is reported in critical condition today.
Delays noted for printing and train schedules with city updates from Carmel and Meadville. Reports cite engine trouble at Ajax plant delaying operations, a basketball clash at Premiyterian gym, and local notices on gatherings and recoveries.
Reports from Corry and surrounding city indicate a serious gas shortage. Officials note recent improvement but warn a cold snap could trigger further outages and widespread conservation measures.
Oil City team prepares to host the Kownation Toads in a high school basketball game tomorrow night at the armory. The hosts, touted as a latent quintet, aim to rebound after prior practice sessions and bring a strong offense to the home court.
United Press dispatch from London reports optimism that war may not resume before Christmas. German representatives in Paris discuss fleet demands, with a commission authorized to negotiate further if accord is not reached, as officials foresee a conciliatory response to Allied terms.
Col Smathers outlined definite plans toward organizing a local company of the new National Guard. A meeting of the organizing committee was held last evening, with Col C Blainymaton of Pittsburgh presiding. A definite decision is sought by Col Heathers before a committee meeting in Harrisburg.
United Press reports Mia Exilia Blake admits her son Billy was not kidnapped and seeks to end the abduction narrative. Physician Souder states details of the pier incident and ongoing confession efforts. Separate note from Washington on New Jersey prohibition measures and constitutional ratification court actions.
The steamer Ahembiatus arrived at Bordon with ten survivors from the Liberty, sunk by a mine off the Dutch coast while en route to New York from Bremont. Remainder of the crew, about forty, still unaccounted for.
A man identified as the son of Bovitor Warry Jey faces murder charges in Los Angeles California for the death of 18 year old Lrjvde Lower. The case centers on an alleged plan involving an operation and a breach of a rejected marriage proposal. The defendant denies the accusations and awaits trial.
The Supreme Council today addressed the German reply to Allied war aims and will hear Premier Bonnet’s appeal for financial aid to Austria. Justice William A. Olaxie sentenced Howard Baker to prison for a crime to be carried out January 26.
Community clubs and social groups share events from a busy week. Aommol Auxiliary holds a Christmas themed meeting at Mire, Gh. M. Bousyit’s home with carols and decorations, and a festive luncheon closes the gathering. The Pythian Sisters plan year’s end activities and a charity event for the Bulgarian Army is noted.
Mrs Waffin Poiffer spends the day in Brio Uhly while Gidudy V Stewart Inetavila goes to New York on business. Mr and Mrs Jerome Hinight visit Washington D C en route to Miami. Ian and Mrs BM Chidewtz aim to meet their daughter Mrs FP Prazee of Cleveland who plans a visit. Miss Collins, Corry hospital superintendent, takes a month off and leaves for San Diego with her mother. Mr and Mrs Willard Jollagon arrive in town for a visit with Mr Thomas Haistner and Mr O D Fuller among others in the area.
City Commission, led by Mayor Alexander, approved Bill No. 444 on third reading establishing the fiscal year tax levy and salaries. A water rate increase, daylight saving plan, and street project authorizations were discussed, with actions deferred to the next meeting.
Charla A Minneton dies Sunday evening in Oil City aged about 40. He retired from work some time ago and is survived by a daughter Kate Tobe Byle and two sons Wayne and Archie Middleton. Funeral services will be at Epilophgophlelunch church on Wednesday with burial in the local cemetery. Mrs Florence Tilloteen and friend have visited with Pete ta.
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