08 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1919
Page
1
The Joint Allied Conference is scheduled for tomorrow with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing among the expected attendees. Foreign office officials confirm participation by key ministers and diplomats. arrival in the capital is anticipated tonight as preparatory meetings proceed ahead of the main event.
Railroad foremen in the Buffalo city district receive a pay rise effective September. Union officials announced the wage boost applies to all foremen in the region, with full details to be issued in the payroll update. The increase covers workers across the line and was supported by prominent local figures at yesterday’s meeting.
Citizens of Corry and nearby towns press to secure a captured German gun. A proposal suggests placing the Bertha gun in a local park, with Erie residents and state leaders weighing the bid. Corry reports over 400 volunteers to service and a pledge to support the war effort.
December purchases of thrift stamps by public school pupils totaled 947.35 across schools including Concord 81 pupils 318.25 and Hathe 00 pupils 310.25 Washington 40 pupils 59 Fairview 60 pupils 135. Fair Math 10 pupils 10 and High School 20 pupils 11425 with Weather-Baow noting no change in temperature.
Berlin riots erupt after a flag is hauled down from a hotel hosting American and Allied officials. German rioters attack, gunfire breaks out in front of the building prompting German, French, and American guards to withdraw inside. Dozens reported killed as clashes continue amid armed motorcar patrols and tense demonstrations between authorities and protesters.
A garbled dispatch claims a twelve man delegation arrived near Amotongon and claimed to have seen the Kaiser. The report suggests attempts to aid Wilhelm, with varying versions about their route from Chi Gorman Internlor and presence near the Belgian border. Other lines mention Trotsky and a Copenhagen note about internal opposition, citing unclear sources and dates.
The Journal urges a public ice rink on a vacant Washington Street lot as a winter gathering place. At Monday’s City Commission meeting no action was taken, but the idea gains backing from the Board of Commerce and local sponsors who envision flooding the site for skating with minimal city expense.
Representatives of the local lodge of the Order of the Eastern Star are expected to attend a nine ceremony and entertainment program observed by Erle Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on February 16. Mrs. Mary Todd, grand worthy matron of Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Adelaide Barnes, grand secretary, will be the honored guests at a dinner for 200 members and will review the lodge ceremonies afterward.
Reports from Denver Oklahoma City and Columbus indicate multiple states moving to ratify or support the federal prohibition amendment. Idaho and Colorado show favorable actions with legislatures voting in support. Unclear details and garbled names note ongoing parliamentary steps and anticipated public school and university reopenings.
Corry's Public Library reopened informally in the afternoon with library board members greeting residents and giving tours of the building. The library will operate this evening and plans to resume issuing books, with about seven hundred volumes added and many discarded after months of closure.
Corry men will attend the Erie session of the district meeting to be held in the Courier District on Thursday. Ministers and laymen from the Brig district are appointed to participate with Myron leading the appointed group.
Representatives from NuDone Company met for a three day convention led by C Haley providing and state managers from various points attended. Social evening banquet featured Mina Myra Grap sor and C A Gilley with mandolin numbers and talks on salesmanship. Meetings continue today with many points presented and praise for profit to numerous attendees. session closes tomorrow afternoon.
The casualty list reports Frank Praudryga and Erle died of unspecified causes, with Harold W. Borgt and Warren Murphy listed as wounded with undetermined degree, all previously reported missing. Corp. Floyd A. Coshener from Warren is reported to duty, though earlier notices indicated he was missing.
A farm near Meadville reports a husband killed his wife with a pistol and then apparently took his own life after a night of violence. Coroner will conduct a full inquiry as investigators piece together the scene at the remote farm about a mile west of the township.
A formal funeral was held for the ex-president as mourners gathered at a city cemetery. Clergy administered prayers while attendees, including military officials, paid respects amid a restrained, solemn service.
A pitiful case is revealed as a mother and child suffer tragedy after a fire at a home. The mother, thought to have briefly left for work, returns to find a child missing. Neighbors and local officials describe attempts to care for the surviving family and locate the missing youngster.
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