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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1921
Page
1
The Country Club hosted its first function at the remodeled facility with a formal evening of bridge, cocktails, and dancing. Notable attendees included several out-of-town guests and local dignitaries. the event showcased the club’s new rooms and plans for continued social gatherings.
Chicago reports a court ruling approving the witneses testim ony in a gambling case tied to a former White Box player. The presiding judge found statements made by Billy Cisotte, Joe Taekann and Claude Williams admissible, affecting the trial’s progress and potential outcomes.
London reports speak of renewed pressure from influential House of Commons members to reveal details of peace negotiations. The drive aims to secure promises from Lloyd George while maintaining secrecy, with ministers weighing how much to disclose. Support grows for an active public role in conferences, even as the premier seeks to protect full secrets.
Governor wins point in a political fight as state militia confront sheriff’s supporters. The dispute centers on warrants and funding for state operations, with tensions rising over force to arrest the governor.
In Wilkes-Barre on May 25 a tragedy occurs as five members of the Novak family perish in a fire near the Wilson dam area. Reports note mixed details about the fire origin and early morning hours. Government officials discuss compensation and possible terms tied to the Tennessee River project while local visitors join relatives in mourning.
AMIS reports France plans to deploy troops to Silesia amid controversy over permission to move through Germany. Germany objects citing territorial rights while Allied authorities debate triggering any new troop deployment.
United Press reports investigators were en route to Beaumont Texas to probe the Klan’s motives and alleged violence after Beaumont’s papers sent information. Imperial Wizard of the organization, Bimmons Willinks, reportedly dispatched the investigators upon receiving the tip.
A mass meeting of city water consumers is planned in the Municipal building to discuss a proposed settlement with the water company. The meeting will address a potential $105,000 gold settlement and rate reductions tied to a 40 percent cut in city rates. Local officials including Mayor Mexmudie are expected to attend as the commission considers the agreement and the consent of consumers.
Police recovered three bicycles stolen from West Main Street after a passerby alerted the station. A man near the Town Tent scene reported the bikes and led officers to two more. Investigations continue as authorities search for the thief or thieves and urge owners to identify their property.
Pittsburgh authorities linked a local liquor operation to shipments into Kansas City claiming a large scale network. Officials cited embedded trust and routes, with the figure of $1,090,000 alleged in heist style carload consignments.
In a bold heist hundreds watched as a crew of armed men stormed the Mouth Retail warehouse and seized wine and spirits valued at about $50,000. Police say the raid occurred on a Saturday night, with assailants loading quantities into a corny of vehicles and making off before responders arrived.
Warteningon July 29 reports President Harding returning to Washington from a camping trip in what appears to be a misread scene. The article notes his homeward travel from a marshy area and references trips with accompanying figures Kolayn and Wind, indicating a brief rest period before resuming duties.
Fire crews battled a liner Mauretania blaze at Southampton. The incident began in a sear brown dining area aboard the ship, with flames spreading near the upper deck. Firefighters fought for hours before the blaze was brought under control and extinguished.
Dairymen vote in New York to set August milk prices across classes. Class 1 at 2.00 per hundredweight, Class 2 at 2.25, Class 3 tied to end of month market, with butter and condensed milks priced via related formulas. Increased New York demand and drought boosted pool prices, benefiting farmers despite July gains.
An assailant suspected in an attack on a girl in New Castle was arrested at a relative’s home near Blavktorn. He was found unconscious during police discovery and remains in custody with police continuing investigation. A squad of detectives worked the case today as authorities sought motive and details.
Washington discusses a possible federal tax reduction affecting hundreds of millions in revenue. A chaotic mix of figures and agency names appears in garbled OCR, but the core suggests lawmakers debate a substantial tax cut and its impact on government finance and public revenue.
Washington July 26 The British empire will send only one vote at the conference. Representation of Britain's self governing dominions will be governed by the delegation, as Secretary Hughes is understood to inform Britain of war government policy that the empire has not one vote.
July 25 report from Oastun describes an attempt on the life of 45 year old Jom Porter, Black man, after a confrontation with Mrs. Hiwabeth Honek near Ghivwtony. A mob stormed the town lockup, freed Porter, and he was moved to New iat jail as authorities investigated.
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