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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
1
The annual convention of the A F L Labor Council approves a nationwide drive to recruit members and condemns compulsory arbitration and wage fixing. Leaders pledge to counter employer attacks on union organizing, with a broad plan for a nationwide recruiting campaign.
In the fire district a 19th century building code is described restricting repairs or rebuilding of frame structures. The ordinances specify that walls must be brick or stone, no new additions or alterations altering outer walls, and prohibit increasing height. The notice preserves enforcement details and references the city’s fire limits ordinance.
Children Day observances were held in churches with program items such as recitations and addresses. The event featured talks on proper conduct and community involvement, including a special prayer service and a display of student achievements.
The obituary notes the death of Miss Gail in Coviin Abbrev and Warr WArftskongn. It mentions a funeral service with several relatives present and the attendance of mourners. Details on place and time are partially garbled but indicate a formal service and burial arrangements.
Fragmentary text discusses political figures and wartime remarks attributed to Iry London and Denby. It references Blin Folnay, the United States, and a push for favorable actions, with mentions of investigators in Washington and contested interpretations of statements. The garbled cable text obscures clear facts.
Club invites all to a local game against Columbus on Tuesday at the corner of South Street and Bhindy avenue. The event features an old fashioned box social with ice cream and refreshments, plus a Nutty Luncheon immediately after the match.
In Abingdon and nearby areas miners actions surfaced as a grand jury investigates an organization of miners rumored to have driven foreign laborers from several towns. The probe aims to determine the extent of the group’s influence across Oakland City, Randace, Potéedburg, and surrounding locales.
Grange members plan a Saturday gathering at 1:30 PM in Corry with a program including talks on hospitality, cooperation, and women's responsibilities. The event features listed speakers and committees such as Mistress Watley, Mrs. Baviak, Mrs. Low Morray, and Mrs. Low.
The text outlines Gary, chairman of Stiles Bieel Corporation, delivering a commencement address at a Syracuse university. The fragment hints at themes of open shop principles and a broad set of ideas presented by the speaker.
United Press dispatch from Washington reports intense debate over the Porter peace measure. House Republicans defend the plan while labor leaders push equal opportunity and Germany war reparations are debated. Representative Connolly says ship subsidies should be maintained, bipartisan votes loom as a final decision nears.
Preliminary report states Ravina Calavitd not to be charged with the murder of Daniel Kaibor in July 1910. Proctor Stanton accuses Muridy of taking part in a va qiabnne murder plot, with confusion surrounding the case and potential misidentifications.
A boy reported missing was found dead along a river Saturday. Police confirm the recovered body matches the description of the five year old, as investigators pursue leads in the high profile case.
A fragmented obituary notices the death of Mrs. Cullen aged years, with references to survivors Mrs Pullen of Lethbridge and Miss Rowe Melwood, and mentions a ceremony or funeral to be held at St. Thomas. The text is garbled with many misread names and places.
In Meadville on June 14 a fatal boat crash near Westview involved Charles A Broukiron and wife from Murdvilie. They allegedly fled the scene after a collision with a wagon, with victims found beneath a tank and a nearby grave. Authorities reported recovery of a man named Afra Threwikteau Hhirongh and a woman misidentified as related, while Pittburgh authorities traced the pair’s flight toward Pittsburgh.
Fragmentary newspaper note reports a large blaze affecting a Maryland city. The readable text mentions a fire event with disruption and potential casualties, but details such as location, date, and agency are unclear.
Turbulent report shows Baruch backing a government backed farm relief scheme. Officials and representatives from allied bodies discuss aiding farmers and securing agricultural support. The note mentions Wilmington and Rising Rim as regional references and notes a June deadline for a formal response.
A petition for a rehearing in the gas case is prepared by city officials and attorneys. The Pennsylvania Gas Company seeks to halt a rate increase, with the city solicitor and council members voicing positions. If the commission favors the petition, a rehearing date will be announced. otherwise the appeal process moves toward a next regular session.
Fragmented readable text reports a fugitive in Jersey swamp days after a body found, with limited names and events. It mentions a woman named Livy, a witness statement, and concerns over a possible demonstration or pursuit. The garbled OCR suggests a sensational rural crime item from a mid century paper.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Senate actions and committee roils with unclear names and places. The readable items reference Porter and Mand, but specific events, dates, or outcomes are not clear from the fragment. The piece reads like a noisy historical wire-service summary with many garbled names.
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