16 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1924
Page
1
United States and British delegates pushed for secrecy on reparations talks with Gortato and Dawes leading the American delegation. The committee debated compromises while preparing to brief the Allied representatives and address questions from public observers.
Meadville’s population nears 17,000 with about 10 percent growth over five years. Private estimates show Meadville rising through the 1920s, outpacing many cities and signaling steady expansion despite earlier housing limits, with Erie and Philadelphia among nearby peers.
Washington reports that the Anima government leader declares the Tampico port blockade aims to drive out the Suite Department. The protest is delivered by John G. Wood and unnamed officials in connection with the Mexican revolution.
Kiwanis officials outline a permanent club structure at a Thursday luncheon in March Hall at 7 pm. About twenty five Erie Kiwanians will travel by special car for the meeting to approve roles including president vice president treasurer district trustee and a board of directors. Delegates from nearby cities will attend and a prize donated by C R Reger will be drawn at 7:05. A music program is planned with Hantings TH Jones and TT Moore assisting.
Stockholders of Corry Building Corporation consider turning debt into cash. A majority representation at the Municipal Building meeting heard reports from Walter Binip and Robert Patterson on property equity near forty cents on the dollar. Directors aim to sell mortgages to settle affairs within the coming month or two.
Corry residents attended the Warren's Poultry Show at the State Armory as exhibitors and judges prepared. The event featured local growers including Roy Beers of New Stuxies and Ruth, with Morton Auserwald guiding judging. A death notice for Mrs. A McCarthy, widow of Gornellis McCarthy, was announced in Corry with family survivors listed.
Secretary Mellon rejects Senator Couzens challenge to debate over tax reductions. He argues that wealthy investors move funds to tax exempt securities and that lowering surtaxes would attract capital to taxable securities, while criticizing Couzens for advocating broad tax cuts.
First semester examinations are being held at the High School this week. The calendar shows the term ends February 6 with the second term beginning February 8. The Hunter vacation runs from April 1 to April 21 and services are scheduled for the evening of the 16th.
An elderly skater, described as still skilled, performs on the ice to demonstrate staying power. The event draws attention from older residents and features notable locals in a display of athletic vigor and perseverance despite advanced age.
A southwestern gale toppled electric lines and damaged multiple facilities in Erie County. Telegraph and telephone service was disrupted for hours as wires fell near New Cas te, and the Kakusida- Eruge plant chimney 120 feet high began to lean, threatening further harm as the storm raged with 60 mile per hour winds and freezing temperatures.
YOUNGSVILLE January 17 Owing to a dispute between I Moors of Garland and the Penn Service Co builders of a new electric line at this place work has been halted at Garland It is likely the matter will be settled soon The line will continue as planned crossing miles of farmland owned by Mr Moore The company will accept damages and a payment of 200 and a yearly rent If a suit is filed the outcome remains uncertain Local residents prepared to travel to San Francisco for potential legal action while officials and visitors from nearby towns arrived briefly in the city
A Spartansburg boy named Miaine Crumby rescued two infants from a house fire that destroyed the Rovehe home near Spartansburg. Firefighters faced a blaze that engulfed the property and nearby woods, with defensive efforts hampered by limited water supply. The house, a local landmark, was not insured, and losses are estimated around $1,000 plus contents.
Warren county boosters push paving the Grand Valley to Pittsfield road this summer to connect Warren with Titusville and Oil City. They seek 1254.10 dollars from state funds matched by the county and aided by funders to yield about 4000 dollars for 1 to 7 miles of highway. The route would run from Pittsfield toward Torpedo and Grand Valley with additional work on the Pennsylvnia railroad corridor.
A U S cruiser named TWcomb ran aground on Blahquilla reef near Tamgiin in New York waters. Radio reports from the afternoon indicate orders to dispatch swift aid and involve Charge Stbwe and Mr A HL Way.
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad proposes a new terminal on the west bank of the Schuylkill River just south of Market Street, realigning current station sites to a northern city location as engineers finalize the plan.
City officers and residents form a committee to survey reconstruction costs for rebuilding the dam at Lake Counts. Ken Gilson to conduct the study within the week, with donors and local groups pledging support and a Boyd stockholders meeting planned for Wednesday.
New York officials plan to host the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden, expected to draw up to 60,000 visitors. Hotel space is being expanded with renovations and accommodations to handle overflow, while city leaders promise superior hospitality.
Montana senator Walsh, returning from Palm Beach, says former Interior Secretary Fall may explain the source of the 100000 dollars used to buy a ranch if he wishes. Walsh will not compel Fall to testify, and the testimony is expected before the Senate committee investigating the matter.
An early 20th century report describes a spa fire disaster with multiple casualties. Engineer Patterson and others face blame as investigators probe faulty automatic block signals linked to a collision on the Tyrentieth Century Limited route. The blaze caused extensive damage to a harbor shop area and left a man identified as Toe dead, with a long-standing figure connected to nearby Mil i tre ss.
A busy evening of radio features aired across the city with Chauncey M Depew Sir Auckland Gerdes and others delivering addresses before audiences. Kenesaw Mountain Landis and the Walton League heard in Chicago and Anton Lyyig of the Pasion Play group spoke in Haytiatr and Gernid as the week unfolds.
Community club invites issued by Une Municipal Clb to a social dancing event. Details unclear due to damaged text but mentions a party date in Rabat and a venue associated with Heer sr Titra Syering.
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