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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
1
Nine year old Vera Preston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Preston of Liberty Street, was shot in her kitchen while at work. Police say a stray bullet is responsible and are investigating the mysterious incident.
Mystery surrounds a shooting in Congo Hospital where Vera Preston a 17 year old girl lies in critical condition from a bullet wound. Investigators probe possible youth gunmen and careless use of weapons as neighbors report rifles and revolvers carried near homes. Mother and younger brother were nearby when the shot entered through an unseen route. Nurses report the girl may undergo bullet removal by surgeons later today.
A disordered report from United Press describes a mob incident in a British suburb. British officers and troops confronted the crowd, aiming to restore order after disturbances.
Paris dispatch reports political opponents of Premier Briand mounting a broad attack in the Chamber of Deputies. Debates over reparations and postponement until after the Cannes Conference dominate proceedings. The report notes calls for a vote of confidence and mentions attacks on Briand’s administration and industrial policy. The piece also itemizes various local crimes and personal notes, including robberies and hospital patient visits, reflecting a turbulent news day.
The piece proclaims a global shift toward peace and brotherly love since last Christmas. It frames Christmas as the anniversary of Christ’s birth and the birth of spiritual civilization, suggesting the 1921 year timeline marks a code for universal goodwill beyond a single day or holiday.
Washington reports conflicting statements arose after a White House conference between President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty on the release of Debs and 28 other political prisoners. Daugherty said the aim was Christmas Day freedom, while officials clarified timing and orders were still being prepared, causing uncertainty about whether Debs could return home for Christmas.
Harrisburg reports a rise in unemployment with 82,000 more people out of work in Pennsylvania than two weeks earlier, per the latest monthly unemployment report from the Department of Labor and Industry.
London reports a world economic conference moves closer to reality after talks among Premier Lloyd George, Austen Chamberlain, Sir Robert Horne, and other key financiers. An Anglo-French delegation will meet in Paris to draft a basic plan, with Allied leaders weighing German reparations as the next step.
United Press report from Wagle Arkansas describes a cyclone that killed nine people including eight Negroes and a white bookkeeper Payne Norris in Clarksdale. The storm devastated Worksale and Crawfordsville areas with extensive building collapses and rescue efforts.
James Rosenfeld, 21, of Maypalt near Here, was seriously injured in a county road collision near Mayfield today. Three other young men in the touring car were badly bruised as the party collided with the Carbondate. Jermyn jithey Dus.
Secretary of State Hughes proposed to the disarmament committee that the United States and Great Britain reduce their submarine tonnage to a combined total of 60,000 tons, leaving Japan and Italy with their current submarine fleets unchanged. The statement was delivered in Washington on December 24.
Mr and Mrs Glen Sitter and family, affamations to the city, bring a holiday disruption to the home of Sitter of Bunt Aigity trons, signaling an unexpected shift in festive plans.
Washington and Jefferson football squad departed for the Pacific coast today in a special trip aimed at reviving football development. The journey, announced by United Press, marks a bold step to restore football creativity following past setbacks.
The forecast notes considerable cloudiness and cold weather for the Great Lakes region. Names mentioned include Frank Geiger from Niay Talis and Mortimer McMahon of Chicago arriving in the city for the holidays, visiting relatives at their family home and gathering for Christmas with extended family.
A winter accident on West Pleasant Street near 10 pm involved Ash Corbin driving a touring car and a bobsled party of young coasters. George Kuestner suffered a broken ankle, Les Motray sustained minor injuries, and Harmon and others had light cuts or bruises. Corbin says he braked to avoid the sleds but the slippery pavement caused skidding and a crash. Those injured were taken to Dr Gillette's office. others escaped with minor bruises.
Scranton report from December details the drownings of eight year old Joseph McClare after a sled splashed into Spritebrook near Spike Island Moos near Scranton. The body was recovered shortly after the accident. Warbondale report notes ten year old Jack Rey Holds of Whites Crossing killed while glaughriding with a collie near Here when a car passed over his body fracturing skull and arm.
United Press reports Newport Kentucky area under military guard as 21 state militiamen and four companies of guardsmen take charge for a day amid strike disturbances in the city.
Paris dispatch reports that Prami Briand and Liova George agreed to advance Allied demands to seize 3000004000 gold marks from Germany. The Reichsbank would face autonomous action, per a Pace Terps statement.
A 50 aboard steamer in distress near Boston Port was reported by wireless as the vessel drifted. Messages from Charlestown indicated the ship was bound for New York with freight aboard and there was no word yet on the status of those aboard.
Four men died after an automobile stalled on a Lehigh Valley crossing near Towanda Pennsylvania. Victims include Wesley Fobilion Bigelow Jennies and Charles Stoneham from nearby towns. Fire and smoke trapped the occupants as a westbound train struck the vehicle, with railroad workers rescuing others en route to hospital where two more died.
A United Press dispatch reports Republicans mobilize to unseat Senator Newberry amid campaign expenditure scrutiny. The article notes intra-party pressure and mentions backers claiming broad support to challenge the Michigan senator from the Republican side.
United States and Britain press for a solution on submarine tonnage at wartime talks. Disagreement centers on ant submarine fleets and sharing tonnage limits as Allied powers seek stronger protection for merchant shipping.
A Christmas shopping plot in London aimed at fashionable stores was thwarted as police mobilized a hundred officers at Strand and progressed toward the West End. The plan reportedly involved unemployed men marching from the Strand to West End stores, but authorities say the halt was achieved to prevent violence during the holiday season. The report notes the operation, the suspects, and the police response as Christmas shopping pressure mounted.
United Press reports a cold Christmas predicted for much of the east of the Mississippi with a warmer South. A coastal low expected to bring rain or snow to New York Pennsylvania New England and the northern states.
A Wilkes Barre laundry proprietor, a 2 year old associated figure, was found slain in his Chinese laundry yesterday. The body showed injuries from a sharp weapon after a robbery reportedly netting about 900 dollars. Police and others described a tense scene as investigators gathered clues at the shop.
Corry Judge Thy PO announces the annual Charity Final to be held Monday night at Risley Horse Thesdanenye with Messinger's Orchestra. Arrangements completed. event described as formal. Local reports note recent financial difficulties and social disruptions in nearby towns during the past day.
Masons of Sorry Lodge Nocais ADM Tolumbae Chapter 20 Royal Arch plan St John’s Day event on December 27 with an officers installation. A banquet at 6 o clock follows in the lodge dining room. Committee promises a fine celebration and good time and invites all members of the fraternity in Corky.
Seven people escaped a two story Braddock avenue fire in Braddock near a restaurant after flames damaged the building. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars and officials investigated the incident.
A double murder and a series of robberies sweep Metropolis as wealthy Arthur Huth and other victims are menaced by a gang. A Detroit manufacturer and his wife are abducted and robbed near the Salt Hotel, while a fourth victim remains unidentified. In Chicago, a detective is shot and furs valued at $25,000 are stolen from Blun’s Shop as bandits terrorize shoppers, with other violent hold ups across the city and New York reports of killings and robberies during the night. A Jeweler’s shop in the Bowery district is robbed of jewels as patrons flee.
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