22 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1923
Page
1
Patchy local notes describe community events, weather, and health alerts. Mentions meetings, encampments, and preparations for holiday ceremonies alongside scattered reports on markets, prices, and local schools with names and places obscured by OCR.
Unclear text reports 3000 casualties along the Ecundar Colombia border with references to Hurthequies and damage. Mentions of relief efforts and foreign colonies raising funds amid ongoing communications issues. No verifiable dates or solid entities beyond Colombia referenced.
Clarion reports a severely distressed woman near Sligo shot herself after harming her baby and possibly taking poison. Sheriff Showers awaits the outcome as officers investigate motives and mental state.
The Leviathan, the world’s largest liner, ran aground on a mudbank in New York Bay but sustains no serious damage. It will stay at Hoboken Pier for winter layup and be towed to Boston dry dock for scraping before returning to service.
Georgettis Pamous and Swiss Bell Ringers present a varied concert at the high school auditorium. The program includes violin and cello solos, a trio from Lucia, mandolin and harp selections, xylophone and ocarina pieces, and Hawaiian airs. The event showcases Georgette and Josephine A with multiple solo and ensemble numbers.
In Chicago on December 22 a cross party campaign formed to bring the National Democratic convention to the city. Edward N. Hurley leads the committee to direct the effort while W Upham is named vice chairman. Mrs Cora G Smith and Ure Nicol Boyd departed for DuBois for holiday travel.
The Salvation Army plans another Christmas aid drive led by Evian and Mrs John Brunner with local Catholic, Methodist, and Presbyterian volunteers. They urge the public to donate money or groceries to ensure every child receives a stocking filled with candy and essentials on Christmas Day.
A damaged OCR text notes a 1920 motor vehicle license act action at midnight on January 9 with mentions of Pani Ty Wrinks as secretary of highways. The fragmentary record references state authority and license details without clear names or places.
United Press reports a Washington brief stating a secretary accused the Progressive movement of staging a fake incident to discredit the Russian Soviet government. The piece mentions Bonatae Wheeler and Montana Propraggive Taphocrat amid the contested charges.
Joroyth J. Bessingnd of Curran was named by the board to form a member of the trustees for the newly entuled County Hospital for the care of persons ill with tuberculosis. The court appointed Dr. George A. Bell and others to five year and two year terms. Trustees will begin duties on January 1. The county hospital site had not yet been selected.
A lively afternoon hosted by Mrs. Jasper Drake for the Victory Ladies featured numerous games and contests with prizes. The decor reflected a Christmas season theme and a lavish dinner followed, with Santa Claus distributing favors to children who wished for more visits next year.
The funeral for Henry Hopkins will be held Monday after a tragic death near Largertows. The remains lie at Underusking parlors and the service will be at St. Thomas Church at 9 o'clock with burial in the local cemetery.
The report lists major firms across oil, steel, autos, and utilities such as Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, Union Oil, Westinghouse, and Sinclair Oil among others. It notes varied holdings and parentheses numbers reflecting market statuses and percent figures tied to industry players.
A municipal inquiry in Pur eet, NY blames an engineer for a Kane Street death. The investigation identifies failures in the project management and oversight by the Crusade of the first and third cycles, with the inquiry led by United Prev ALBASY.
The TeIevision Republican reports that a $50 000 damages suit against Erie road Camping may be carried to the United States Supreme Court. Aldrich of Youngstown was described as planning a final appeal, with statements about the case and potential higher court action. Also noted are local arrests and visitors in Morgantown and Portstown, and Ruth Wood visiting with her family in the city.
The Corry post office reports parcel post activity higher than last year with the service expanded. Deliveries will occur on Christmas Day during set hours and city carriers will complete routes, returning by noon.
Washington, June 23. President Coolidge and the Duke of Sutherland of the British air ministry agreed that the present is inopportune for calling a international conference to limit submarines and aircraft.
Keystone defeats Fredonia 31 to 29 in a hard fought indoor game. Miller and Latona led scoring with key baskets as the Keystone offense edged past the visiting Fredonia squad in a tense finish.
The article details a shooting incident involving a prominent local business figure. The victim was released from jail on Friday and faced threats as police investigate. Suspect Nik Lankportarion, a Minar Falla business owner, allegedly planned the attack and is under charges related to attempted murder.
A report from Moscow describes a demand to Secretary Hughes for documents on a supposed agitprop effort for revolution in the United States. Statements attributed to Tehiteherin and Sivs, along with Gregory Zinoviev, claim the papers are forged and demand arbitration.
War dispatches from Mexico report Federales advancing toward Puebla with Esperanza and Obregon forces claiming success on multiple fronts. Rebels retreat reports describe near encirclement of Generals Iestradta and Lujura Lina Deen, while federal forces mass ammunition and equipment for large-scale action.
In Atlanta a jury convicted Phile E Pox of murder in the killing of W8 Coburn, a Klan publicity director. The court sentenced Pox to life imprisonment amid defense calls for mercy and motions for a new trial were noted.
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