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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1923
Page
1
A chaotic Findley Lake road scene left nine injured as several wrecks occurred near Hicks family vehicles. A 12 year old girl, Neva Flicks, sustained critical injuries. hospital care and medical attention followed for multiple participants. The crash disrupted traffic and prompted investigations into driver carelessness along the Cut Mie road.
A card party is planned at the home of Miss Sidney V. Stewart on Smith Street to raise funds for the Children’s Aid Society. Donations may be sent to Mrs. Rita Livermore, treasurer, or Mina Ashton, president, with amounts from twenty-five cents accepted. Members urged to pay annual dues.
A nationwide report lists extensive injuries from an automobile incident. The tally includes five dead and many injured across Los Angeles Lincoln Nebraska Glamora Vermont Rutland Syracuse Kansas and other locations with victims in several states and notable cities.
The school district announces the library building will house all school offices. Mr Manley, recently named collector and business manager, will supervise duplications and open offices in the Lincoln building within two weeks. The tax collector will occupy the new space while remaining rooms will serve the superintendent and other education offices.
In Boothwyn Pennsylvania last night, two Klansmen from Pennsylvania New Jersey and the District of Columbia attended a memorial service for Jeriah Chiko. A group formed a ring around the church pulpit while Roy Bruggeman spoke against opponents of the Klan, and an illuminated cross was displayed.
Harrisburg July 2 Governor Pinchot pressed a line item cut in the general appropriation bill. He reduced the $90,000 allotment to the Department of Agriculture for fighting the Japanese beetle, arguing federal funds would cover part of the expense.
Across Ellis Island and ports from Detroit to Buffalo a flood of migrants arrived or were diverted as a new immigration year opened. Officials reported thousands seeking entry, with Norwegians Germans and others awaiting processing while some ships diverted due to congestion and policy limits.
Depew, a local representative of Cuore W Stone C4, has won the top sales award among the firm’s 40 plus representatives in Westland. He received a substantial prize and four checks, reflecting his noted success and leadership in the region.
The Journal reports an appeal led by Ma TEP Alexander and others urging restraint on firework use around the hospital. Critics question the rationale and safety, insisting authorities issue clear warnings and enforce nearby precautions.
A rider was thrown from a motorcycle Sunday near Westfield, suffering severe injuries and being taken to a hospital. The rider endured painful shoulder injuries and other wounds, prompting emergency care and transport to medical facilities for treatment.
A United Press report from Buffalo notes that twenty people were injured and four fatally in a Tonawanda trolley wreck near Norwaaswieie on the New York Central line. The overturned car blocked tracks while other cars remained on the rails. About twenty victims were sent to hospitals as investigators begin to assign responsibility.
French troops advance in the Ruhr and Rhineland as reports say a detachment moves toward Schwerte. In Philadelphia a kidnapping case ends with the alleged kidnapper arrested after a four year old boy from Trenton is found wandering in West Philadelphia. Citron, a boarder at the Friedman home, was jailed for questioning.
Chicago attorneys announce a major case against bucketshop brokers. Robert B Crowe aims to send officials to prison as evidence to a grand jury shows brokers swindled customers out of more than 50 million dollars in reported activity.
Ongoing farm labor shortages raise milk prices as producers struggle to secure enough workers. Reports indicate higher costs and longer delays for dairy operations, with farmers calling for measures to ease labor access and stabilize output amid rising prices.
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Fragmentary 20th century note reports Sams assumes day post as divisional prohibition enforcement shifts across eastern Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey, succeeding Ay Hazeltine who moves to Florina following transfers.
A Dakota gunman shot and killed Sheriff War Wolverton in a late night ambush aboard a train near War Wolverton, Minnesota, then fled in the confusion. Patrols pursued the suspect, who signaled for assistance before leaping from a train window and escaping with the sheriff’s revolver and pocket items.
Dwelling on West Pleasant Street connected to a detested arcery case led to recovery actions by Chief Of Policy Dunkle. A piano was involved, with a suspect detained and later a witness statement planned. City authorities continue to review other complaints and potential claims.
Gettysburg hosts a staged Civil War reenactment to recreate the 1863 battle. Army observers, including Adjutant General Frank T. Beary, watched as modern replicas fired from Little Round Top and surrounding positions. The event marks a rare effort to mirror Confederate and Union bombardment with period-appropriate artillery.
President Harding will address Spokane listeners on western development. He advocates irrigation and reclamation funded by the government, seeks broad water power and rail improvements, and argues against patronage tied to land projects while stressing national parks and scenic resources.
Corry motorists returning from Erie on a wet night report two serious accidents on the Waterford road near Mill. Montgomery of McKeesport is in the hospital after a collision with I Noyes of Chautauqua Lake New York. Mrs Montgomery suffered severe facial injuries and other patients are treated at St Visignt’s hospital. A girl named Miss Ailen was injured near Grash on Waterford road. Charley Swift of 1701 Trench whieed and two others were hurt when a motorcycle struck Swift’s car two miles east of Waterford. The motorcycle and sidecar were wrecked and a man and woman on the cycle had minor injuries.
Corry Country Club invites members to participate in a four flag golf tournament on the afternoon of July 4 at the club course. It marks the first Hag event held there and is expected to attract wide participation from members.
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