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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1923

Page

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Meeting of Chautauqua Guarantors in Local Planning

A meeting of Chautauqua guarantors discussed plans for the advertisement campaign and ticket sales for an upcoming event. A representative from CHaves headquarters was expected to attend, with officials set to open the campaign and outline further steps. Residents expressed confidence in a prompt response from the local canvass and committee organizers.

Largan Hicconte Ayranes Chaves Headianters

Mrs Creighton Is Again Freed in Poison Case

United Press reports Mrs Mary Creighton, previously charged in the alleged arsenic poisoning of her mother, Mrs Avi Creighton, has been freed. The case details a trial timeline with earlier charges reduced and the defendant currently released.

United Pros Newark Mary Cyeuehtin Indaw Avi Creighton Creightin

Corry Boy to Render Solo at Local Church Service

Ahnowned announcement notes Corry Boy, a Moody Hill Institute graduate and member of the Presby terian church, will sing solo during Sunday morning services at the local Presby terian church.

Corry Boy Yale Les Whittleey Ont Hoy Moody Hille Institute Presbysterin Whittlewy Presby the Sun Intorest

Germany Accepts Liability for Sinking Lusitania

Washington reports Germany admits full liability for the sinking of the Lusitania, widely linked to American losses in World War I. German representatives sign to acknowledge responsibility for damages, while the Allies seek certainty on the scope of reparations.

Germany Washington Leiter Adiistitea

Six Prisoners Escape Jail Break On Center Street

Six convicts at the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia broke out early morning, seizing a guard, swapping tope lines, and fleeing on a passing truck toward the river then an automobile. Police report IDs include Lantie Edwards of Reading and others: Reid, Williams, Brown, Malone, George Brown. Officials plan enhanced protection along the railroad route from July 16 to improve security after the escape.

P.R.R Philadelphia Center Street United Prose Wilmington Twl Philadelphia Anthone Smith Parémont Ain Conan Fullows Ing. Primatiers Lantie Edwards Reading Reid Cony Gillet

Creasy Conviction Upheld by Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that errors were made admitting evidence at the trial of Creasy who was convicted in a case tied to the Warner of Baill Ravey in Freeport. The majority opinion determined improper evidence influenced the outcome.

Amany Williayn Creasy Bing Sing Prin Warner of Ravey Freeport L Court of Appeals Mink Leaves Preusy

Swanson Crushed By Auto on Ruth Avenue

Swan son sustained a fractured ankle when a car driven by Miss Hose Morrell struck him as he stepped back into the street on Ruth avenue. Police exonerated Morrell, and Swan son was taken to Corry hospital for treatment.

Swangon Miss Hose

Wilkes-Barre Banks Merge Form Big State Deal

Wilkes-Barre banks announce a merger with Irene Pan National Bank. The consolidated institution will have capital and reserves exceeding 4.2 million dollars and assets around 2.0 billion, making it the largest unit in the state outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

Uuison Cross Wilkes Barre Ilsher Mines Rani Luikerne Cau Lo Largert Financial Matitation Aknoe Irene Pani National Bank Wilkes Marre Pifiladelybia Pittsburgh

France Celebrates with Big Fete and Monument Unveiling

Paris marks a two day fête with a new monument by Belgian sculptor Rudolf Blug symbolizing Franco Belgian friendship. Tens of thousands danced through the night as officials report 6 million beers consumed. Mr and Mrs L M Cooley of Meriden attend a home visit with family in attendance.

Paris France Belgium Kay Vating Wite Watt L. M. Cooley Merilden Conn A. Cooley Janes P. Hall

Jamestown Considers Gas Price Rise Amid Talks

Reported by WBN, Jamestown residents face a potential gas rate increase as city officials discuss supply costs. City panel members note winter demand and supplier pricing could push charges higher, though exact figures remain pending. Local merchants and residents brace for impact if rates rise.

No trace of dynamiters at Pittston reported

United Press dispatch from Pittston Pennsylvania recalls a rigid search by police and state troopers for dynamiters who wrecked four structures. Names and details from local union members are mixed in the fragment, with unclear connections to a broader strike call and warded by confusion over suspects.

United Press Pittston Phe Hones Ales Campbell United Mine Workers District 4 Carle Atha Didhins Dow Amon Mike Darab ¥Y Thiner Mike Martin

Heat Deaths In City Amid Terrific July Heat

From Amsterdam sources reporting on extreme temperatures this week more people are affected as thermometers record record highs. The city notes dozens of cases of heat exhaustion and requires urgent relief measures for vulnerable residents.

United Prem Amsterdam Niley Wan

Falls to Death in Deep Shaft in Philadelphia

Clarence B, fireet president of the Natroxal lumber company in Bluefield, reportedly fell or leaped from a window on the fifth floor of The Bellevine Stratford hotel. He plunged to a second story roof of an adjoining building. death was instantaneous. He left a wife and children in Maryland and had traveled to the city in connection with a police raid. He planned to join his family in Louisville.

United Prem Philadelpha Clarence B Fireet Natroxal Umber Bluefield Bellevine Stratford Ani Sweet Magerstown Ciue Louisville

United States debts drive international talks on repayments

United Press reports Washington preparing action as debt negotiations involve Italy Serbia Lithuania and Poland among others. Discusses sovereign debt totals and potential payments while mentioning Nicaragua Brazil and Libor ia amid uncertain economic conditions and Soviet stance.

Christian Japs Replace Foreign Missionaries

United Press reports on July 4 that Japanese Christians are taking leadership in missions and related ventures abroad. The shift envisions native Christians guiding banking, newspapers, ships, and churches while foreigners return home to teach Japanese about governance and industry.

United Press TORLO Foreigh Axel Japantero Foreign Missions Torelst Japan Ier

Friday the 13th brings luck to Warren man

A fragment notes Friday the 13th as a lucky day for a Warren man with mixed local chatter. It mentions dates, opinions on bad omens, and references to individuals like Ayr and Triate in a garbled report about superstitions and local happenings.

Warren Man

Work Begins on Findley Lake Improvements

Residents gather for a Thursday evening event at the new pavilion as work starts on public bathhouse facilities near the river tank. Funds from a local drive aim to build bath houses and enhance the lake area drawing more visitors to Findley Lake.

Findley Lake Hindley Willige Marbig Jandville

Motor boats seized in Day agents raid on Detroit river

River raid by Day agents in Detroit area seized two hundred sugar boats and other vessels used by smugglers from Canada. Authorities said the seizure followed failure to meet government regulations on licensing and operation. Boats were returned after compliance checks and the campaign to stop blue running between Canada and Detroit port continued.

Detroit Mien Sigster Stata Boor Weandotta Trevtoy Canada

Pittsburgh Plus system fight extends across plains and states

United Frese reports a campaign to oppose the Pittsburgh plus system in the steel industry. Plans call for interstate cooperation with Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and four other states. A conference outlined steps to mobilize sentiment against the law and a campaign headquarters will be opened in Chicago. The note mentions deceased Farfie S Porter and a funeral in Lottaville with services at 10 oclock Tuesday.

United Frese Chicago Michigan Indiana Missouri Nebraska South Dakota Colorado Timois Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota Pittsburgh Palin Farfie S. Porter Hor Son Porter Spring Creek Mavclock Lottaville Cemetery Hollars Weetarn Steel

Drought Lifts Farm Prices and Feeds Strain

Amid a prolonged dry spell farmers fear losses as hay yields shrink and cattle feed costs soar. Prices for butter and milk rise while cattle thinning and early winter feeding loom. Local veterinarians report tests affecting supply and profits, with several ranchers reporting meager hay from limited acres. Heavy rainfall is hoped but late to salvage fodder and pasture growth.

Irie Furdidt

Editor May Escape Jail Through Pardon

Las Vegas New Mexico July report says Carl MaGee, editor of the State Trivaile at Albuquerque, was sentenced to 360 days in the penitentiary for alleged contempt of Judge David J. Leahy's court. He was fined seven dollars and MaGee Publishing Day was fined $4,000. After sentencing, a new contempt citation was served as he awaits possible pardon by Governor Jim Hinkle.

Unitea Frese Las Vegas Carl MaGee David J. Leahy Puiblichor Mught Jim Hinkle MaGee Albuquerque Leary MaGee Ria

Meeting of the W F W Post in armory last evening

A largely attended meeting of the Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was held in the armory last evening with Arthur Schaub and Allan Spencer as alternates to attend the national convention in Norfolk Virginia during the last week in August. After business, quarters, tobacco and a smoker with refreshments followed. William Elliot went to Mayville for the weekend. Nellie Bartholine left for Union City to visit relatives. Charlott Mayon arrived from Randolph to visit her sister Mrs Clifford and others.

A.W. ‘Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Armory Arthu Schaub Allan Spencer Norfol William Elliot Mayville Nellie Bartholine Union City Miss. Charlot Randolph Clifford

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