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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1922
Page
1
European press hails potential U S involvement as pivotal to stabilizing reparations disputes. Washington weighs steps with Cabinet, ambassadors abroad, and a hoped disarmament conference, signaling a broader American arbiter role in postwar crisis.
Mohr and his sister Mra Saris Tinie face murder charges in the Brunen case. The defendant is expected to testify this afternoon with attorney Walter Ceawn presenting the defense and arguing money motives.
Local merchants report brisk Christmas trade with strong retail activity across sites. Officials say business conditions look brighter than the past period as payrolls rise and industries expand, signaling a promising outlook for the coming year.
Dispatch reports Poland’s President Gabriel Narutowicz was shot dead in Paris five days after taking office. The tumultuous ceremony preceded by a nationalist demonstration, with troops deployed to suppress protests as Narutowicz moved through the government building.
Rabbit hunting season closed Friday as Corry hunters stored their guns for the year. Local sportsman says the past season was highly successful with many bagging limits. Plentiful rabbits drew sporters into nearby woods and drew attention from hunters across Warren and Forest counties.
Paris December 16 Premier Poincare survives opposition efforts to topple his government after an overwhelming confidence vote in the Chamber of Deputies. The bloc national stood firm as deputies backed the Premier 412 to 76 amid concerns over his London conference and Franco-British policy. Meantime ten crew members were marooned on LEonard Island in Lake Superior after the Reliance wreck, with the ship later foundering and the rescue continuing.
President Harding announced the resignation of Associate Justice Mahlon Duhase to the White House, resolving the matter with the Supreme Court. The move comes as the administration confirms the exit and begins selection for a successor.
Washington reports Representative Keller refuses to appear before the impeachment committee. Attending lawyers ready to test the committee power. In New York a related dispute over a tanker collision prompts calls for public disclosure and further hearings. Pittsburgh weighs impeachment steps as prosecutors press for testimony.
United Press dispatches report a burglary at a post office near Thormanville. Police found John Sullivus dead near Camden with a pistol shot. A watchman on a steamship may have witnessed the event and escaped with a consignment valued at about $400.
United States Marshals and revenue officers killed "Fighting Bob" Ballard and routed five gang members from Moonshine Valley in Menifee. Pursuit continued for a seventh member wounded, as Blood trail in snow marked by Charles Ballard. Several officers and gang members reported dead or captured after days of fighting. twenty revenue officers and three marshals returned with captives.
A barn on Catherine Roberts property in Villa Nova was destroyed by fire. Investigators attribute the blaze to a pyrofan group operating in southwestern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Estimated damages reach $5,000.
Senator Noris, chair of the Senate agricultural committee, announced he will introduce a resolution this afternoon to displace the ship subsidy bill and bring a farm credits measure up for consideration. The move centers on shifting focus from subsidies to farm credit support in Congress.
Massac County court adjourned after a grueling week as prosecutors and defense scrapped in the courtroom. Lawyers retreat to their lodgings to prepare for the new session when court reconvenes Monday.
President Harding plans a Florida vacation soon after March, barring a necessary special session of Congress. Senators Trammell and Fletcher reported the information after visiting the White House.
Washington December 16 protests over the validity of Henry Cabot Lodge election rejection were pigeonholed to the Senate today as View President Coolidge ordered that all be placed on file.
A special board of inquiry appointed by Secretary Derg hy investigates a liquor scandal following the Army Navy game. The report notes no disciplinary action for the midshipmen amid the controversy and questions surrounding the incident and its handling.
The Concord building hosted a Parent Teachers Association program with school groups presenting songs recitations and a Christmas pageant. The event featured performances by students of various rooms and a brief business meeting with 135 members in attendance. Officers will be elected at the January meeting.
London dispatch reports a warning message urging France to delay plans for invading the Ruhr as observers note potential worldwide consequences. The Daily Sketch cites sources describing tensions and the risk of broader conflict following any move.
Widespread mail congestion and engine trouble disrupted Pennsy and Erie lines. Trains running two hours late, including the Erie bound one reaching the city near 240 o clock, with many services delayed or canceled due to heavy traffic and equipment issues.
The Mentor Club met at Miss Myrtle’s East Smith Street home for a Christmas party. Mrs G W Kamps chaired the event with Miss Condron presenting a paper on Many Lands and Miss Puller and Mrs Rowerink receiving tokens of appreciation.
A pony-drawn cutter bolted down Main Street after a fright near Arlington block. Mrs Hintchkiss and a small child were thrown but escaped injury as bystanders and Chief Dimble aided the victims and managed the scene.
Tonight in ACT circles a prominent event unfolds with a banquet and dance at 8 o'clock. The program emphasizes an "indies sight" and all members are urged to attend. A meeting discussed raising funds to purchase equipment, with the next regular gathering set for January 12 at 7:20.
Kansas Governor Ivory J. Allen denounced the Ku Klux Klan as violent, predatory and anti constitutional during a speech at Sulphur Springs. He called the group a threat to law, religion and public safety and warned it seeks to usurp government authority.
A Venango club meeting in Oil City discussed highway improvement to link Oil City Titusville Union City Pleasantville Garland and beyond. The plan places Routes 205 89 and 80 on primary system for construction and proposes two routes from Titusville to Garland via different paths to resolve inland differences and unite the Drake highway project.
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