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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
1
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Nebraska becomes the thirty sixth state to ratify the Prohibition Amendment, setting a nationwide dry standard. The action removes liquor from state and national politics and launches a yearlong countdown to full effect. The National press notes Nebraska’s quick ratification as part of a broad wave across states expected to approve the measure.
United Pros reports the American Army of Occupation discovered in Coblenz a warehouse containing guns worth millions, harness and equipment, not turned over per demilitarization terms. The items become U S Army property as plans for February expansion costs proceed. Germann flags may appear in public displays amid occupation. A prayer service at First MB church addresses constitutional amendment ratification.
United Press reports Greece may press for Constantinople to become the League of Nations capital. The proposal aims to include the Dardanelles hinterland, with Allies undecided on recognizing Greek claims and the city’s role amid broader geopolitical shifts.
Don McKenzie of Us City is appointed manager of the K. K. Shoe Co. He is a former Corry resident with long railroad experience and is expected to bring capable leadership to the office. His friends in Corry will be pleased to welcome him back.
A meeting of ministers in the city is called for Friday afternoon in the city hall to plan a public recognition event. The gathering aims to ratify a prohibition endorsement and advance the cause through organized support and messaging.
Missouri today ratified the national prohibition amendment with the House voting 104 to 85 in favor, and the Senate earlier approving 22 to 10. Wisconsin’s assembly, in Madison, nearly unanimously supported woman suffrage as reported by United Press.
Correl James A. Mitrin reports in a Venango Herald letter on Corporal Lonel Rickards choosing to stay with Company A of the home regiment rather than accept a promotion. The misspelled, fragmentary copy notes 1120s deaths and wounded, and quotes Colonel Rickards vouching for the regiment’s future and Rickards’ pride in leading comrades who served at Pisivew and in the Argonne.
The First M E church program by Williams drew a large crowd and featured Toccata and Fugue in D minor and Bully Moderne Op 4, with The Lost Chorus added at request. Williams, son of Rev and Mrs Willing and Northwestern University alum, earned praise as a finished artist before headlines shift to a murder case involving his wife. The district attorney noted the Lebardy home inquiry continues as a grand jury probe resumes amid new sensational details.
Washington January 16 United Press reports the House Mercantile Marine committee voted unanimously on a bill proposing government ownership of wireless devices. The move signals a shift in maritime communications policy and influences future regulatory debates.
January 16 reports say the entire Italian cabinet resigned and Premier Orlando began forming a new ministry. Weather worsens as crowds press through rain and snow with chill winds.
United Provisional Washington dispatch reports the Senate considers a labor federation plan urging rapid progress on reconstructions. The document calls for abolition of autocratic controls and universal liberty, with expanded cooperation between workers and employers and urgent education.
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