20 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
1
Partial readable text shows a terse note about a local matter with unclear names and dates. The fragment hints at an event or action but lacks sufficient context to identify people, places, or organizations involved. Further restoration needed to produce a complete card.
Unsettling daylight robberies and shootouts marked a renewed crime surge in New York City as the downtown Water Front area saw an attempted robbery and a store clerk shot amid broadside waves of robberies. Police and detectives tightened patrols with armed units as investigators pursue leads from multiple incidents.
Dec 20 Jacksonville. A damning dispatch describes a tar and feathering episode tied to editor Quimby Melton of the Jacksonville Metropolis. The publisher Winchoff faced editorial pressure amid intense local reaction and alleged censorship.
The report notes a unit from the Pennsylvania National Guard will participate in the inauguration of Warren G Harding as President. It states one company from Adams county will be represented and four regiments from the Pennsylvania National Guard will attend the inaugural ceremonies in Washington.
United Press reports Brooklyn federal building guarded after a threat. District Attorney Leroy Hoss said authorities acted on the tip and precautionary steps were taken. The incident involved warnings about a potential attack but resulted in no harm.
In Georgia a sensational poisoning case unfolds as the so called Peach King faces charges involving Fred Sheppard and several women. The courtroom drama centers on the alleged warden’s scheme and a domestic tragedy. Judge Hiswa prepares to rule as witnesses testify to the alleged plot.
United Press reports police expect a woman to turn herself in soon regarding a homicide case. The article mentions Sheritt Uhl Garrott and a holiday period, implying scheduling and local enforcement actions as authorities prepare for the surrender.
Unclear OCR text reports a London bank closing its doors amid rumors of trouble. The article references a large expiring balance and a total around 46,000,000, with mentions of repossessions and a dissolution noted in a late report.
The city prepares to open bids for furniture and equipment for the new municipal building as remodeling nears completion. A regular council session discussed occupancy timelines, with interiors near finish and final touches pending June. Budget lines include fire department salaries and a clerk’s report on upgrades.
Gov. Sproul meets with President Harding in Marion to discuss national policy. Attendees include Leonard Lagoeant, Adterteey of the Pennsylvania railroad, Gov. Borauly Issom Adterteey, Chica Lewis, and Henry Wallace among others. aims of the talks remain unspecified.
A chaotic scene across Mondona as 11 people are confirmed dead and many more injured after a powerful quake. Reports describe widespread destruction with shattered structures, blocked roads, and rescue teams sorting through rubble. Officials say response efforts are ongoing and the toll could rise further.
A garbled court report notes Arnstein winning another point in a legal dispute. The Supreme Court denied a bankruptcy motion related to housing derision while a guardianship case proceeds. A child, Linn Kai Morlin, aged 10, is referenced with the death of a guardian. The fragment mentions Mrs Katherine Spleaman and a funeral context with distant family details.
In the third week of Congress, leaders push for a labor and economy realignment plan. The House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman Fordney aim to rush a bill addressing farm policy, imports, and industrial policy through both houses, with President Wilson’s stance uncertain.
Secretary of the Navy Dosdehy appeared before a congressional committee to discuss aviation legislation and recommendations for a division near aviation. The hearing reviewed potential actions prior to U S entry into the war and honored those who endured hardship.
A farmer shot a trespasser during a rabbit-hunting incident near Syracuse. The hunter, identified as Marini, was wounded in the breast by buckshot and remains jailed pending further investigation. Authorities expect murder charges to be filed today.
United Press reports Eamon de Valera perhaps plans to prove he remains the leader of the Irish parliament while a New York telegraph notes a routine message. In Washington observers say the Senate has passed a wartime measure revived by Ye War Winenga Corporation with possible federal action and the possibility of Crowder’s arrangement.
In Marton era dispatches, a proposed international framework centers on a permanent court to enforce international law and postwar arbitration. The plan envisions a twofold structure: an international court with limited jurisdiction and periodic meetings to discuss postwar disputes. Sources note possible delays as advisers refine the approach.
A witness testifies that he had previously known Edward Persone and George Klingor and that Klingor and another man were slain in a jail yard hit on a Saturday afternoon. The witness described efforts to abduct and harm others, and questioned the motives behind the crime as investigators pressed for fuller details.
Fragmented report describes a military operation in the Aran Islands against Sinn Féin suspects. Text appears garbled with multiple misspellings and unclear specifics. Institutions and precise actions are not legible.
Reported declines in DOAL continue as market observers note a broad downturn. Prices drop with limited buyer activity and several small operators shutter operations while larger mines reduce output amid a weak demand environment.
Fifty barrels of whiskey were seized by prohibition agents early Friday and held at a federal headquarters. The liquor was released later that day after the unit chief refused to discuss reasons, citing ongoing investigation. Authorities said agents questioned several men before releasing the whiskey. No further details were provided.
A garbled report claims the Ta sla Nationsl Bank vault was looted this morning for about $9,000. It mentions plans to move funds to New York and notes instability with doors and a planned trip within weeks. The text is highly unreadable and contains many errors.
United Press reports from Aubainy that planes and three crewmen search the Adirondack region for a lost naval balloon after wreckage was found near Glen Falls. Officials say weather and range hinder the recovery as authorities push to locate the airship and the crew.
In DUSIKINR New York May 20 the coo Arobior Dustell group and the FrrPellon commission held a public meeting after a protest. They discussed the big bagmace and a possible dust event at the Brie hotel on Sunday. Local officials urged calm as residents weighed risks and responses.
A United Press summary notes a lay vote on trade and price policies, with the Wheat Commission and Treasury advising measures. It cites imports, foreign demand, and domestic storage as factors lowering prices, plus general commodity trends and credit conditions influencing supply and stabilization efforts.
The St Nickaboth choir plans a special midnight service on Christmas Eve with guest appearances by Bishop Gannon. A candlelit program follows the mass with Benedictions and musical pieces at 12 and 1, marking the first such service in twenty years.
Readers learn of Buick’s latest offerings including sedan touring and roadster models. The Star plans a new North Center street garage building enabling a larger display and a dine floor showroom, with a grand opening expected early next month.
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