15 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1924
Page
1
The king spoke to a joint session as ministers and leaders gathered in London. Lloyd George, Asquith, Baldwin, and other figures heard the speech urging unity, wartime style confidence, and measures on reparations, trade, and naval and agricultural policy while aiming at a new era of imperial cooperation.
Reports from St Louis, Berlin, Paris, and Washington summarize robberies, a fatal Polish collision near Lemberg, a confidence vote for France’s government, a push to restore prewar freight rates, U S House actions on naval disarmament, and two Missouri banks signaling openings after two runs last week with assets around 7 million dollars.
Philadelphia January report notes General Smedley Butler directing police to enforce Prohibition alongside traffic reform. He warns saloonkeepers and private dwellings require warrants, vows not to destroy private property, and orders a transit commission to study the city’s traffic congestion for swift relief.
A Corry High disertor spoke before the Rotary Club about extending education to adult farmers and cooperative support. Ay Stennett opened a series on business methods, highlighting honest service policy and annual progress. Frank Howlet spoke briefly. Arti Wallet announced a Crippled Children fundraiser and plans for surgical and hospital care to begin.
Last night was one of the coldest of the season with the thermometer registering two degrees below zero this morning. Forecasters predict warmer weather for tonight and Wednesday. The weather bureau notes a brief warm-up ahead despite the brutal start.
Corey will observe the anniversary of the adoption of the Eighteenth Amendment with a Wednesday evening program under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The public is invited. The afternoon announcement outlined the program with songs, prayers, and talks including Dr J W Campbell.
Washington dispatch reports New York offering 150000 dollars for free use of four convention halls and radio coverage for the Democratic national convention. The plan includes spaces for the convention, troop social events, and Boy Scout activities. Registration and attendance logistics are outlined, with organizers seeking broad support and pledges.
A long dispatch describes war games near the Panama Canal and blames New York Central and other railroad officials for the wreck of the Twentieth Century Limited at Forest, NY. The piece urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to study block signal rules and safety practices amid high speed express trains and dangerous racing of two or three sections within a minute.
Vienna reports Prof Lothian declares electrocution does not cause death but induces a reversible lethargic state from which victims awaken. He cites cases of people thought dead after electrocution being revived by physicians, urging harsher penalties to deter grave tampering.
Centerville officials discuss possible state funded upgrades to Union Road as Crawford County receives part of a large bond issue for state roads. County plans, road project lists, and bridge work are noted, with funds allocated to multiple secondary routes including Centreville Union City road and others, though specifics and timelines remain unsettled.
Salamanca police report the third man tied to recent Erie Railroad freight thefts, Ruppert Le Stlenrer of 67 Ward Street among those arrested. One suspect pleaded guilty to grand larceny in City Court, bail set under $1000, case scheduled before Supreme Court. Officers recovered bath towels, cloth scraps, and evidence at a home tied to the alleged scheme, with Carlton and Watkins also detained on related charges. A preventive raid found a still and mash barrels during the investigation.
Paris dispatch reports the cabinet's financial adjustment program, including a 20 percent tax increase and reforms to pension and bonus schemes. The plan, aimed at repressing fraud and boosting revenue, will be introduced in the Chamber of Deputies with an immediate vote of confidence.
This evening in the succapee hall the LFA will hold a card party. Proceeds support local affairs with refreshments provided. Attendees praise the event and look forward to future gatherings hosted by the ladies.
Heavy damage reported near Odawara and Tokyo after a strong earthquake. Trains derailed, rail lines disrupted, and power stations affected in Kanagawa and surrounding prefectures. Osaka and Nagano regions logged tremors with casualties and widespread damage.
Harrisburg January 15 The condition of Dr George Redd former president of Dickinson College worsened today at his home He is in his eighth year and has pneumonia He was recently struck with illness and his family expects his death soon
Wilkes Barre Pa police chase clues to a teen thief after a late night assault. A 20 year old man, John Thomehalle, crutch bound, fled from a restaurant into an alley where a watchman reported the incident and followed the suspect with officers.
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