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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1922
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads about a local note involving names such as Mrs iG Rev Pino Hlawen and Mil nd Wets Mypna, with references to violins and a service party. Readable bits suggest a social or civic gathering, but details are unclear and multiple names appear garbled.
Washington July 25 The railroad strike leaders have agreed with President and plan a conference in New York with rail executives. An outline from the White House calls for shop workers to resume work, with pay restored and labor board terms guiding any future actions.
New York engineers report sagging of the Brooklyn Bridge after forty years of service. One of the steel cables supporting the bridge and parts of the roadway have loosened. Traffic for pedestrians and vehicles was curtailed and the bridge's upper deck traffic restricted. Officials said there is danger of collapse if not remedied and a plan for repairs will be reviewed by the board of estimates.
United Press reports New York city officials warn the Brooklyn Bridge is in danger due to misaligned cables and a fragile structure. Grover Whalen and city gate authorities consider a new girders plan to reinforce the span.
Purdy, charged with entering a home occupied by his mother and a boyfriend during the absence of the occupants, stood arraigned before Alderman George Gordon. He was bound over to the September term of court on $2,000 bond as proceedings continued. A separate incident noted a theft from a box opened by Purdy, with $195 cash and $100 in CDs missing. deposits were returned by registered mail, but the fate of the funds remains unresolved.
Union leader John Lewis claims a decisive victory for mine workers with no wage reductions. He argues wage policy is set by supply and demand, condemns district settlements, and urges unity to prevent fragmentation of miners' organizations amid ongoing negotiations and winter fuel needs. The piece cites British strike parallels and emphasizes collective bargaining principles.
United Press reports a worsening European economy with Germany’s finances strained, Austria and Hungary in decline, and France facing postwar indemnity challenges. The piece warns of rising unemployment, inflation, and social unrest as credit tightens and prices surge, signaling broader instability across the continent. A local Vacation School notice follows.
United Press reports rail and coal strike talks gaining momentum with executives at 1K railroads to meet in New York next week. President Harding proposes settlement steps while John L. Lewis hints operators will be invited to a peace conference in Philadelphia. A broader meeting with mine owners, workers, and miners in hard coal regions is planned to pursue settlement prospects amid renewed hopes for direct negotiations.
Florence Mood, known as the mission girl, testified in the divorce case of Mrs. Trotter. She described working at the mission for six dollars a week and being asked by Mrs. Trotter to return after her child’s birth. Mood said Trotter treated her like a mother and visited in the hospital while Mood was confined, then offered other work when Mood left the mission.
United Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports district presidents from the central competitive field have summoned to conference with miners chief John Lewis. The meeting is set for 11 o'clock tomorrow, with district leaders Fagan of Pittsburgh and Messter of Indiana among those mentioned. Connet returned home today after visiting relatives in Union City.
Officers seized a large shipment of liquors valued at $400000 off a New York port. The operation involved a crew and police actions detailing the capture at sea and subsequent handling by authorities. No further specifics on individuals or locations are clearly readable.
A Cleveland report describes growing crisis as strikes threaten settlement talks. Mining towns report halted work and stalled trains as miners and allied workers push for leverage amid union tensions and distant coal sector disruptions.
A report describes a fatal confrontation between day agents and Prohibition enforcement at a distillery in Louisville. Gunfire wounded and killed multiple individuals, with police chasing a suspect through the yard as locals reported the scene.
A local union and the Central Labor Council discuss a general sympathy strike in Buffalo. Edward Mark chairs a committee report seeking consent from international offices before any action. The plan aims to involve railroad shippers and freight handlers in support of striking workers.
A legal action filed in Chicago outlines a lawsuit by Corry Concern seeking damages for gasoline loss. The complaint, dated December 6, names W. 287 as the involved station and attorney Dow F. Sith as counsel. The case centers on a contested payment and resultant losses at a city gas station.
St Thomas church hosts a large lawn festival with decorated grounds and a social gathering in the churchyard. American Legion members assisted, and participants praised the event as a success, with proceeds and community support highlighted by organizers.
Giants defeat the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 in the first game of a doubleheader as Hornsby hits his 27th homer. McGraw players deliver early runs while Hughey ties the NL record with his 27th homer in the eighth. Also noted are Spanish and French political items in brief items from Paris and reporting on a German monarchy plan.
Report from July 28 describes renewed strikes and violence at shop centers. Police and militia faced rioters as workers clashed with strikebreakers, with injuries and arrests across multiple cities. A gunshot fatality is reported in Berkeley, and a shooting at a Chicago line followed by explosions and guard confrontations are noted among widespread unrest.
United Press reports Troop P of Punxsutawney departed Cokesburg for Clarksville to establish a headquarters at Chote Greeme 4. No troops will be sent into the coalfield county. officers cited a quiet situation with no mine operations mentioned.
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