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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1920
Page
3
Public notice style text appears with publishing terms and rates. Mentions Corry Pa and various names and pricing details for mail matter and carrier delivery. Includes advertising rate note and postal information typical of a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page.
A Danville strike dispute centers on wage levels and the high cost of living. Union leaders argue higher wages are needed to sustain purchasing power, while employers push back over rising expenses. The row touches transport costs, worker shortages, and broader economic tensions in the city.
The passage argues that economic principle and organized labor influence surpass official proclamations. It envisions Home’s example promoting economic fact, yielding widespread benefits by cultivating economic knowledge. As knowledge grows, unity across communities will reduce differences, and global harmony will be welcomed.
A dated editorial argues that abundant production benefits the population while shortages invite hoarding and profit. It cautions that limiting output harms workers and farmers, noting the small share of overall consumption by a minority and stressing the need for steady, ample production to prevent economic distortion. A separate public notice lists a farm sale in Erie County, with items and terms to be received by mid July 1980.
Marcel Denis of Paria has signed a contract to fight Phil Logan at the Olympia A.C. show to be staged at the Lyric Vicator next Friday night. Denis recently defeated Bushey Graham in Hyricuse and is described by the local promoter as a tough challenger for the Jamestown bantam.
ERDE July 10 Despondent Jack Andrews age 60 former State street saloonkeeper attempted death by own action this morning at his home by slashing his wrist. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where Dr John Ackerman and Dr O N Chaffee said he will recover despite heavy blood loss. Andrews ran a State street saloon for years and was well known in the city.
Niagara Falls July 10 Officials in Niagara Falls New York oppose 56 year old Bristol tailor Stevens who plans to drop in a barrel over the falls. He vows to launch from the American side after fearing interference by Canadian authorities and to fulfill contractual obligations and publicity aims despite state and city opposition.
Edith Alexander, a 15 year old from Mill Village, was reportedly abducted at around 1 AM yesterday by an Italian man named Bag Varo. Authorities and Sheriff Fox were notified but no trace of the girl or suspect has been found.
The Pate Tie Service Commission in Harrisburg on July 10 sustained Kane Boroughs complaint against Spring Water Company of Kane. It increased the rate making valuation to 220000 and ordered a new rate structure to yield 39700 annually to cover operation depreciation and fair return on investment. The order preserves the boroughs objection to the present rates and criticizes several charges to executive officers.
A telegraphic dispatch from Erie on July 10 reports an appropriation of 10,000 for dredging and channel work to deepen the harbor. The plan aims to improve depths for freighters, with government engineer Clark Le Smith noting prior progress and urging speedy execution to ensure ships can reach the harbor.
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