30 Jul 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1924
Page
1
The readable fragments suggest a local event or plan involving a wheelbarrow push in a city, with unclear details. No specific people, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the text. The item lacks concrete facts to publish a fuller summary.
The Public Service Commission may order Peoples Natural Gas to extend service to Greensburg as a new $880,000 addition to the Raymond plant is planned. Architect Mont and Raymunr Mts Co officials say preliminary plats and specifications are ready, with completion aimed before fall, expanding production space by about 15 000 square feet and altering existing pipe networks.
United Press reports a proposed gradual withdrawal plan from the Ruhr by France and Britain contingent on Germany meeting Dawes era demands and showing goodwill. The move would begin with staged military withdrawals as the London conference proceeds, with formal details to follow after Germany’s compliance and reparations steps.
In North Lancaster Massachusetts a clash between about 200 Ku Klux Klan members and 400 anti Klan protesters caused vehicles to crash and reports of gunfire. Edward Ard of Leominster lay wounded in hospital with possible fatal injuries. Police from Worcester, Pittsfield and surrounding towns helped quell the unrest as Klansmen fled to their cars amid a shower of stones. In Washington the Prohibition Commissioner ordered the suspension of the Pisier Sréwing Co of Magelton for alleged illicit manufacture and sales of intoxicants.
In Kirkwall Scotland on a July day, Americans aboard the cruiser Richmond greeted by a long cheer from townspeople. Lieut. Lewell Smith, flight commander, described a pleasant voyage despite a tugboat pursuit. Mrs. Pauline Gillette of Cleveland, Ohio, is visiting the city for several days.
London dispatch reports sensational rises in the US wheat market pushing English flour prices up. Flour gains 10 shillings a sack since July 1 with an overall bread cost inflation felt by wage earners. The note mentions a potential wartime government wheat buying resumption, denied by Sidney Webb.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts is in a Cambridge hospital after an operation for a bladder problem. Doctors say he is resting easily, cheerful, and allowed visits only by family, with one morning cigar. A removal of the bladder obstruction planned in a few days awaits decision.
The report highlights an arraignment style critique of Coolidge era policies in a Democratic nominee's acceptance speech. It frames administration actions as critical targets and assesses political implications amid the campaign discourse.
United Prose reports in dark harbor Me that William Davis returns to New York in fighting mood to campaign on international affairs and farm policy. The draft speech topics include treaties, taxation, tariffs, state rights, and prohibition, with critique of Republican acts and oil lease scandals. The address aims for about 6000 words and an hour long delivery though not all topics are fully covered.
New York July 10 United Press reports Peggy Hopkins Joyce faces a new court action for annulment as her latest marriage falters. The Swedish count Gosta Morner and others enter the tale amid publicity and legal maneuvering.
United States officials disclosed that Great Britain protested U S plans to elevate guns on American battleships to extend range. The British claim would violate the naval disarmament treaty signed at the Washington conference. Donald Wiser visit noted among garbled lines and a reference to Combsine Lake and Mrs Boeks amid unclear text.
Washington July 30 President Coolidge one of the oldest chief executives to serve in years has gained weight during his first year in the White House. Friends said the secret is mental control and regular habits. He rises at 7 a.m. and takes a brief walk before breakfast reads papers, works until lunch, returns for more than an hour of work in the afternoon, and retires around five in the evening.
Erie County road bid results announced with multiple contractors bidding on four highways. Notable figures include Henry W Horst of Rock Island Ill and Chas H Fry Construction Co of Erie among several firms. bids range from about 100 thousand to 251 thousand dollars for various sections including bituminous and reinforced concrete courses.
In Forest fire strike near Floriston and Truckee River canyon one foreman Cyr Rose fatally injured while battling the flames. River fires sweep Siskiyou counties with crews hampered by shortages of men and supplies as fires move through the region.
Chamber of Commerce adopts new by laws at a Tuesday meeting with strong member attendance. Officers to be elected August 2. Reorganization aims to solidify operations and boost active participation in the community.
Erie and Conneaut Country clubs meet for a third time this afternoon at Erie. Twenty five players from each side tee off across 18 holes with 3 points at stake per match. Erie leads the series by six points and aims to widen the margin as four matches determine the season winner.
James Z. Knisely, 48, of WA State Street, was arrested by Erie police on charges of larceny from the person after allegedly taking 32.26 from Greek restaurant proprietor Joh Christokas of Fourteenth and Peach streets. He was held for a preliminary hearing by Alderman Tayes. The arrest occurred around 6:80 oclock this morning by officers Dejee Thes Gackkowski and Dowahue.
In New York, Baltimore and Michigan were discussed as the 1025 convention site for the Loyal Order of the Moose. Officers will be elected tomorrow morning as the sessions continue.
State attorney requests jury trial if medical testimony is not barred after pleabargained confessions. Crook Crowe, among admitted killers, demands exclusion of medical data in proceedings to avoid expert medical evidence influencing verdicts.
In Chicago on July 11 United Press reports a clash in the criminal court room as Sian’s attorney Rob ert E Crine and aides seek to bar admission of defense claims in the Leopold and Loch case. Crowe and other state attorneys battle with Clarence Darrow over insanity evidence and jury impanelment, with Judge Caverly presiding and ruling on admissibility while defense and prosecution quote legal authorities. The exchange touches on whether the court may order alienists to assess mental state and whether partial insanity constitutes mental disease. The session reflects intense courtroom contention over defendants’ sanity and responsibility as arguments unfold.
A fragmented TV radio guide lists five top radio features across WCAP Washington WOS Jefferson City KGW Portland West Chicago. Entries mention host Wendell Fintl and an eastern United States schedule with morning and evening times. miscellaneous call signs and local time details appear.
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