16 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
1
A Lexington scene reports a secretary to Elwell providing details about the slaying of Elwell Holle, a wealthy breeder and expert, as investigators seek the murderer. Officials quote Attorney Swan and others while describing a long, troubled life and a fatal confrontation around a doorway.
At the AFL convention in Chicago, labor leaders denounce the Kansas Industrial Court. The document claims the court’s establishment is political and unlawful, with party figures vowing to resist attempts to gain convention endorsement.
Reports say Albanian forces clashed with Italians at Valona with about 60 wounded and over 1000 captured by Albanian forces. The situation cites Albanian advances and a potential new attack in the ongoing conflict.
A meeting of the directors of the corporation was held at the office to transact important business for the year ahead. Present were President O. Fitletrom from the Pullinan Trust Co. and directors including Charles H. Thirom of Gary Stool Works and Rev A J Tendader of Boston. An out of town party attended after the meeting with additional directors touring Tamustown and visiting the plant.
The London Horse Show opens in London after a wartime interval. Officials plan to judge the principal competition with limited attendance and adjusted format due to the war. King George and Queen Mary are expected to participate in or attend the event.
The text records a lodge meeting last evening with a large turnout for the installation of a deputy. Officers listed include Pantena, Tallen Dycken, Noty Grand, and Caroline Dummy Vice Grand. Other roles named cover secretary and guards as the ceremony ends with a reception.
United Press dispatch reports Wheeler of the Tongue group leading opposition to Governor James Cox of Ohio for the Democratic presidential nomination. The piece notes Bryan does not oppose Cox and discusses a plank clause and platform scope amid party factions and committees.
At Allegheny College annual commence ment exercises the appointment of Dr Brel W T Hixson as president was announced replacing the resigned Dr W J Griguard He has led the University at Chattanooga Tenn in a capable manner for the past few years and should prove a capable head for Allegheny College.
Four hundred miners at the Lehigh Valley Coal Company halted work to demand compensation for a fatal accident at the colliery. The strike responds to the death of Martin Brontuky and seeks payment toward funeral or service costs.
A judge from another county will be brought in to hear the primary contest argument as the county court postpones proceedings until Monday morning. The Republican nomination for the district remains unresolved and a judge from a different district is to preside over the case. Myles W. Novon represents the plaintiff with F. B. Honthelt and O. P. HeWwon acting for A. B. Simons.
A ransom note claiming $12,000 demanded for the return of Blakeley Coughlin, abducted from Norristown, prompted police warnings as officials fear the letter may be bogus and the child may be dead.
Tony Man, 68, is under siege after allegedly shooting and killing Balvadore Grillo, 30, in a domestic incident that occurred this morning. Grillo had returned to the city after a period away and lived with Grillo’s wife and four children. Authorities describe a chaotic scene as neighbors heard shots and officers responded.
A damaging fire in Rockland, Maine, destroyed fourteen structures in a mobile home park and caused about 550000 in losses. Four fireers were reported dead, with responders citing swift action and extensive flames.
Mr. Bordon, a trained nurse, arrived in the city tonight seeking care for a patient at the county hospital. The report notes his visit to Willow and his role in assisting R. Mutkie at the hospital.
United Press reports in Duluth after a 1am night of unrest. About 6,000 people gathered as a mob attacked the jail and hanged three Black men without a fair trial. A rope broke twice, and pleas for mercy were ignored amid public anger over a planned assault on a white girl.
A community lawn social is planned for tomorrow evening at St. Homan congregation. A concert program begins around 8 10 p m with a feast served by the Ind-Ags and all residents are invited to attend.
Police report the arrest of Robert Molly, 24, a Dartmouth student from Alinpolle, during a train incident connected to the murder case of Henry Maroney. The suspect faces an order related to the slain man and is held for investigation.
Raymonds travel to Sherman Saturday for a key game as the Jpleto team seeks revenge after a prior defeat. New York state boys aim to flip the script in the upcoming contest.
Constantinople dispatches report Polish forces retook Kiel after a strong counter attack on the Bolsheviks. Advices say the Poles inflicted heavy casualties on the Reds.
Miss Margaret Alexander daughter of Honorable and Mrs Cassius D Alexander wed Sidney Baker Elston in an intimate Episcopal church ceremony officiated by Rev Mortimer Asiston. Only relatives attended as the couple prepared for a two week trip and a residence at 104 Park Trace.
Washington June 16 United Press reported Wakburda announced the population of Columbum Ohio for 1980 as 952,067. This is an increase of 30.8 percent or 95,090 over the 1910 figure.
The article states Senator A. Vurven Ch and Hirding are in Washington to discuss the Ohio canal tolls, with Harding writing to Harry Smith about late arrangements and the political stakes surrounding the proposed rate change.
Citizens are invited to a Friday evening gathering at the B olsfark lee parlors. Dre Foha We Toshi of Philadelphia will speak and discuss income tax information. C. Bentley and Frank Laurie will report on the National Chamber convention at Atlantic City.
Aoorga Sweat of Union City dies at home after a brief illness described as acute indigestion. Survived by wife, Lewis Advion Sweat, his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Sweat, and a sister Mrs. Rockwell of Cambridge Spring. He was in the insurance business with his father and a member of local orders. The death came as a shock after attending to business yesterday morning.
The Opportunity Club held an evening outing transferring from Wish Hotel to the Presbyterian gym due to rain. About sixty attendees enjoyed a program with Miss Genevieve Scott and Miss Swot, vocal numbers by Mrs Henry Smith and Miss Myra Ropher, and a trio by Leon Windstead, Mrs Mrawte, and Miss Sarah Moding.
An unreadable weather fragment mentions unsettled conditions and possible showers with no clear region or timing. The text is garbled and does not specify location dates or temperatures.
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