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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented OCR line hints at a Mahop price listing or pricing note with garbled numbers and wording. The readable bits mention price and a percentage, suggesting a catalog or sales item but details are unclear.
Reports from the Republican national convention describe Harding gaining strength on each ballot while Lowden and Wood fade. A recess after the eighth ballot is taken until four o clock Chicago time as ballots resume this evening amid shifting support and continued live coverage.
A large grandstand at the West End grounds burned during the top of the inning in a Friday evening game. The structure, valued at 2,080 dollars and insured for 14, was damaged after a fire started near the locker room under the grandstand. Spectators fled as heat intensified, the stand collapsed, and the Oil City team won 7 to 5 with Bloor earning the victory and Garner handling the relief work.
United Press reports David Blaie Kinch 48 of Raleigh Auntie City near Train Pa killed himself at his wife’s grave by a brow shot. He had been brooding over her death and appeared temporarily insane.
James Callon dies at Corry Hospital after long heart trouble at 1:18 in the evening. Survived by two nephews and two nieces, with relatives listed including Mev sh. dy Keowwlory of Knoxville and Claude Woon, Mes. Mi, Loaney, Mrs. Henry Frank, Mrs. Poyd Smiley, Mrs. J. Hangon, and Mrs. Mullen. Body to be sent to Jamestown, N.Y. for burial. Bruno J. Edwards reburied this morning in Newark after visiting Corry friends.
Samuel Gompers delivered a harsh report to the American Federation of Labor convention in Montreal criticizing the Republican party for ignoring labor issues. He urged labor unity and promised to broadcast his messages nationwide to sway workers away from the Republicans.
Police search for a woman connected to the death of Elwell Hunt as authorities probe the apartment scene. Officers note a likely self inflicted wound and question how the weapon was moved after the shooting.
Members of Carranza’s party who left Mexico City with Venustiano Carranza were formally arrested today on charges of conspiracy in connection with a crime and misappropriation of government funds after fleeing the capital.
The list features names like General Motors and Sinclair along with regional firms such as Lackawanna Steel and Union Oil. It shows varied percentages and bid figures, reflecting active trading and market spreads in New York for multiple sectors including oil, steel, and automotive.
Promoter announces Logan versus Myers in a staged bout at Jamestown with other attractions on the card. Exhibition by Pam Corbett and several preliminaries round out the program as fans expect a full night of boxing action.
Local notices announce Flag Day celebrations on Monday night June 14 with patriotic services in schools and public spaces. The Corry lodge and veterans groups will lead activities including processions, music, and a program at 7 to 8 oclock with Rev CB Wastkowsi of Avanta NY delivering remarks.
Bulletin notes from the Republican presidential nominating convention in Chicago show early ballot results posted by the Journal. First four ballots and adjournment bulletin received with updates on the race and stage of voting.
Reports from Lemongo and Chicago describe high interest as Republicans near a presidential nomination. Delegates and supporters crowd the convention, with Borah criticizing opponents and Johnson backers marching with banners. Harding supporters push for Wood and Lowden, while delegates weigh Gubernatorial rivalries and the possibility of a deadlock ending today.
The ninth annual Pennsylvania Commercial Secretaries convention gathers from 42 cities with speakers including Th. AL Davidson Jor mal Chamber of Commerce and N B Kelly Philadelphia Chamber. Topics cover Chamber work office arrangements and meetings as the convention adjourns at noon.
Rev Roger Cressey accepts the Eastminster pastorate at Exe and will be installed on Sunday June 20. He was the first candidate for the local Presbyterian church and preached freely on Sundays before being transferred from Winnon, Til.
The Raymonds defeated Sherman Nine at Sherman Park in a windy opener. Ivan Brodkemire led Oil City Independents with solid pitching as the visitors held the locals to a handful of hits. Five runs in the fourth inning broke the game open, while Brookemire and the defense kept the line moving for the Raymonds.
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