24 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1920
Page
1
British and American dispatches report Soviet acceptance of a Polish armistice proposal and hint at renewed European conflict risk. The Warsaw capital remains Polish, while Moscow signals caution, with speculation on future Soviet expansion and possible Allied intervention. Confidence rests on Polish good faith as tensions surge amid East Prussia and German reprisals.
United Press reports July 21 WWI style turmoil in Belfast as three more people die in hospitals from injuries sustained in last night’s rioting. Authorities fear broader violence as both sides mobilize including former soldiers and foreign mercenaries. Widespread arson and looting render parts of the city unlivable with merchants stripping stock and civilians caring for the wounded.
An X ray at Coney hospital shows Donald Hall suffers a broken bone near the polvin fen after a fall while riding a bicycle on July th. An operation was performed this morning and Hall is rooting more comfortably. A controversy over the incident is noted with no clear resolution yet.
United Press dispatch from London reports Britain renewed its agreement with Germany, allowing for the return and rendering of prisoners, resumption of a mutual post, and money-order arrangements.
The readable fragments indicate a United Press dispatch from Washington about a presidential situation and a secretary of the navy. The text is heavily garbled, but suggests coverage of a political event involving the presidency and naval affairs.
July 24 report from PAYTON says Governor Cox intends a vigorous assault on Harding's acceptance remarks. Cox and Democratic leaders will meet before Aug 7 to map strategy and avoid public appearances until notification. The campaign focuses on Harding's stand on leadership, peace, and campaign expenditures.
Tax rolls from 1917 to 1919 show second class townships in Pennsylvania collecting significant funds for road upkeep and reconstruction. Totals for the period include 0 108,812.70 in 1917, rising to 98,97,100.07 by 1918, and 611,000 state-wide in 1919, with counties like Berks and Lancaster reporting large year by year expenditures. The State Highway Department notes much money funded road construction, with about 1,000,000 distributed to qualifying townships under 1910 legislation. Road expenditures for the county show 117,176,508.10, 1978, 977,975.40, and 110,25 448.75 across recent years.
Gorge Edie has purchased the Antler Hotel on AVast Min street and took possession on Thursday. Plans call for operating a four-story hotel with a regular restaurant for guests. The work appears to be progressing though the initial renovation encountered delays.
Aboard the destroyer HMS Borough, July 2. The yacht race was postponed due to heavy weather. The next regatta will be held Monday as crews refine boats and prepare for the next leg. Lipton and the Ahumrock hosted a large party aboard Victoria, expressing disappointment at the delay.
The funeral for Corporal Peto Mortz, who died in the fall of 1915, will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from St. Vethy Church. Interment will be at Be Elizabeth Cemetery. A guard from the America Legion and full military honors will accompany the body. Knights of Columbus members will attend. The Warren council will send a representative tomorrow evening.
Sergeant Dutton Howard and Percy Uxley traveled by Reo truck to Harrisburg to secure company guard equipment and uniforms. Weekly drills at the Armory every Monday evening prepare for an encampment at Mount Croft in early August with 20 to 100 members expected.
News service report states stocks surged after rumors that Soviet leaders granted armistice to Poland. Markets rallied sharply as traders weighed potential easing of tensions and possible impact on war-related commodities and international finance.
In Chicago a wide scale coal strike threatens production across Illinois. Operators warn national coal supply may falter next winter as 90 percent of mines report no output. Conciliators and federal mediation expected as workers prepare to halt shifts amid wage disputes and wartime demands.
Marion July 24 reports say an extra session of Congress may be called after Inauguration if Harding wins and a Republican majority forms. War-time legislation repeal and peace efforts dominate early actions, with talk of a special session and political maneuvering shaping the path forward. A New York case details a nude body found in a Detroit trunk identified by clothing, believed to be Katharina Don, age 20, from Canonburg, with a suspect in custody and limited information released.
Morning washouts delayed Erie trains on the Western Division. Several hours late, train ??? due shortly after 3 o clock did not arrive. City service disrupted until after dusk.
Local sports brief notes a postponed Franklin Juniors versus Corry club contest due to foul weather. The Salewion Wilts Sox are slated to play tomorrow, with further notes on departmental decisions and strike actions affecting the day’s events.
Freight movement on the Erie Railroad during its first four months of operation rose 14 percent. Total freight carried reached 9,716 802,780 tons, with higher car utilization and reduced empty movements. Employee movement fell 10,008,005 car miles, while overall freight car miles increased by more than 14 percent.
Logan secured a vivid victory over Denis in a crowded arena as Phil Logan dominated early exchanges and pressured his French rival throughout. The Proctor fighter displayed flashes of speed and power, delivering sustained offense to edge the bout in the city setting.
A conference of public service commissioners from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia in Philadelphia discussed potential restrictions on natural gas to industrial users due to limited supply. A ruling may be issued soon to ration gas for homes. further meetings in Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh-area points were planned to address western Pennsylvania impact.
Manager Oscar Frits thanks Colm bus citizens for generous donations to equip and buy a new car for the Corrys Columbus traction line. Donors listed include J. Miller, L. Monroe, Chas. Simpson, Nellie Boholton, Walter Ousler, and many others contributing amounts up to 60,000, enabling immediate road extension and new construction as the line expands under Corry Columbus Ving authority.
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