09 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1923
Page
1
Rescue efforts continued as 122 miners were entombed after a blast and deadly gas swept the Philp Rudge mine. Officials said many bodies had been recovered and others remained trapped as Denver relief teams arrived and worked to locate survivors.
Journal special reports on Toronto Rotary clubs organizing entertainment for the Ontario conference in March. Delegations from New York state towns Buffalo Athin Danville Hornell Jamestown Lancaster Repow Lockport Niagara Falls and more travel to participate. Governor El Till of Buffalo chairs events with diverse speakers and banquets promised. Georgia prohibition era notes appear in this fragment.
Washington report on stalled funding bill to enable government agreement with Great Urithia. Administration leaders faced opposition from senators Blass and Walsh demanding full hearings before the committee, delaying approval.
In Dayton Ohio Unlted cross reports Lingtyy MacReady and Kelly again postponed their endurance flight planned from Wilbur Wright field. The attempt was set to start February 2h but bad weather forced a postponement. A separate Philadelphia dispatch details a tragic domestic incident where a mother threw her infant from a third story window, killing the baby, and then jumped, with a bystander rescuing another child.
Naval officers from the Allied powers and the Turkish commander at Smyrna reach an agreement to pause warship movements to avert conflict. The accord bars ships over 1 000 tons from leaving their ports, with a two hour extension during the deadline.
In Tewksbury Massachusetts a young engaged couple Nellie Clemas 19 and Arthur Boiavert 25 were found dead in a car near a lonely road. Police suspect carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of death judging by the position of the bodies and the closed car.
Secretary Crown and the Board of Commerce learn from Hockenbury interests that preliminary steps will form a temporary company to back a large modern hotel. A joint meeting next Tuesday will elect officers and set the campaign to finance a new hotel during April.
President Harding nominated Major General Enoch H. Crowder as ambassador to Cuba. Crowder has previously served in Cuba and is sent as personal representative to straighten out the military affairs of the Triad government at Cuba's request.
New York health officials announced the largest winter rise in influenza cases. The department reported 102 more cases yesterday compared with 10 the previous day, along with ten deaths yesterday and seven on Wednesday.
United Press reports in Toronto that eight workers perished in a methane gas or carbon monoxide explosion while attempting to rescue colleagues trapped in a building. Firemen arrived to aid survivors and rescue the injured as the blaze intensified and workers attempted to reach others inside.
Washington reports a government push under Martin, the secretary of treasure, urging construction of new government buildings in many principal cities. The plan aims to reduce crowded public spaces by adding housing and office facilities, with a focus on rent relief through public ownership and government-backed development.
About twenty overseas service men and Spanish-American War veterans gathered at the Municipal building where David Bielski explained the VFW. Plans are being formalized for the post charter within the next two weeks. A separate Tulsa report notes a powerful explosion near Tanks, 12 miles away, shattering windows and knocking out Jenks lines.
A timeline of events details Guy Guignon summoning authorities after a jewelry worker, Clary, reportedly fell during an accident at the Guignon restaurant store in Warren. Clary was found gravely injured in the rear of the premises and rushed to the hospital where his condition improved later in the afternoon. The incident involved calls to the store and hospital, with investigations and varying reports on potential causes and prior illnesses.
In London on February 9, a terse Exchange Telegraph report quotes Adnan Bey for Angora, saying Allies cannot compel warships of over a thousand tons to leave Smyrne harbor. The note underscores ongoing tensions between the Ottoman government and allied powers over the port dispute.
Five youths from Dubois and surrounding areas were arrested on bootlegging charges. The group, including Sheldon Brown and Janet Hoover, were taken into custody during a police raid that targeted illegal liquor distribution. Investigators noted the operation involved multiple states and suspect associates.
Miss Mildred Eri, attacked on a country road by a band of men, was found mutilated with deep slashes and notes claiming vengeance. She described threats and a note stating those responsible would face punishment. Her injuries were serious and life threatening. she remained under medical care.
FLW Vaughn assumes control of the Franklin Motor Company agency in Franklin and Oak land. He will manage oval display of Franklin and Oakland cars on 1st Avenue and continue to operate the existing showroom and displays.
Powe La Mon tagne brothers, noted New York sportsmen, were fined and sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to violate federal prohibition laws and defraud the government with false permits. The case was handled in a federal district court in New York.
Charles M. Powell confessed slayer of circus man John T. Firtinen and faces 20 to 30 years if imprisoned, but has been ordered to the state asylum in Trenton. The report notes another case where Marty Mobr received a life term for the same crime.
A Cumberland coal mine blast on Vancouver Island leaves up to 45 dead. By 9 30 am 28 bodies were recovered and 12 others were known dead with five missing believed lifeless. Rescue work continues amid slow news from poor communications.
Erie priest Father John Demki of St. Casimir’s parish was released after the February grand jury found no bill against him in the murder of Sophie Saymanowski. The coroner’s inquest implicated the priest, but witnesses including housekeeper Mary Wojewoda and others testified in the case, which arose from a home invasion and fatal wound just after midnight in January.
George Price McIntyre, longtime Elgin resident, died suddenly at his home last evening around 5 30. He had spent the day in Elgin and collapsed at home shortly after returning. Survived by a sister Ed McIntyre. Funeral services planned for Monday morning at 10 o clock with Masonic rites.
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