20 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
1
Reports from major cities across the United States show a severe heat wave causing dozens of deaths and mass prostrations. News briefs from Boston New York Chicago and elsewhere note temperatures climbing into the 90s and 100s with limited relief expected. Ohio Massachusetts New York City Kansas City and other hubs report fatalities and éxtreme strain on workers and services.
The labor federation president declares the formation of a big farmers union as the only hope for American farmers to win a square deal in the ongoing economic struggle. He links the move to broader labor goals and calls for united action among farmers and workers.
United Press reports in Chicago that Samuel Gompers urged farmers to unite for a square deal via organization, not politics, at a National Wheat Conference attended by about 600 farmers, millers, and traders. A confrontation arose when John R. Mauff threatened defamation action against Senator Capper over remarks about the Chicago Board of Trade.
President Harding announced at the White House that the Marion Star has been sold to Louis H. Brush of Salem News and two East Liverpool newspapers and Roy D. Moore of Columbus Ohio. The sale transfers ownership to Brush and Moore for the Marion, Ohio publication.
Residents along West Church Street between Center and Spring fear a deep street level drop up to two and a half feet as the city proceeds with grading for paving. City council discussed the issue. while some level adjustments were made, residents oppose the excavation. Injunctions may be sought to halt the project until clearer information is available.
Aboard the revenue cutter Manhattan off New Jersey coast June 20 a Coast Guard action stopped a whiskey blockade run in New York harbor after a burst of machine gun fire. The Norwegian steamer Bru transport ported cases of whiskey as the cutter closed in under starry night light.
Fragmentary OCR reports describe London residents in overcoats as heat and winter imagery clash with a weather event. The scene mentions Oscor Hasek and a disrupted dispatch, with unclear details and garbled names.
United c1ma WINSBORO Texas June 20 Che ler Chapmyan a banker and son at the state bank commissioner killed his wife and father in law WK Brad ford then died by self inflicted gunshot police believe due to post event intoxication. Bodies found in Chapman's bed room autmomatic shotgun recovered near Mrs Bradford. No explanation could be given.
Mrs Leah Mob Marion states Governor Pinchot will hold exclusive control of the $25000 to $260000 fund raised by the WI 2 UW for the W C T U relief and reinforcement in Harrisburg. The fund will go to a depository under gubernatorial supervision, with no intent to use it for any external measures.
A New Castle jury began hearing testimony in the murder trial of Mrs Josephine Best widow of Dufford shot in April. Prosecutor WE Porter outlined the commonwealth case while Best wept in court and her lawyers prepared to present her defense.
Two children from the Third Ward were rescued after a harrowing incident at the Willows, an east city swimming area, on Sunday. Both escaped with minor injuries in the scene described by local officials. by time of report, neither child sustained serious harm.
Business today reports Zimmerman and Forshay closed in New York. The firm, active since 1872, faced an involuntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. Judge Know appoints Garden Auchincloss as receiver. Lenpoll Zimmerman heads the firm amid rumors affecting the stock exchange and ongoing operations.
Fatal injuries reported after a Monday evening auto crash near Cambridge Springs. Fred Hathaway of Cambridge Springs died Tuesday afternoon at the Mercy Hospital. Driver F. Gentens and passenger Me Slaya were badly injured and rushed to Cambridge Springs hospital. The others sustained lesser injuries as the party traveled the improved highway from a distant area.
Workers from the Wang-Witti stores and Weir families, including several from Menriville, enjoyed an outing at Miller Grove near Lovell's Station. Preparations involved staff from multiple firm departments. In Rome, Premier Benito Mussolini traveled to Sicily to assist relief efforts for Mount Etna eruption refugees.
President plans a nationwide accounting in a series of West Coast talks starting in St Louis tonight and moving to Tacoma Salem and beyond. The schedule includes Alaska trips, train routes, and a slate of appearances in Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with stops in Vancouver and other points along the route.
Miss Ishbelle Edwards at Corry Hospital shows steady recovery from West Ax operation and was able to sit up today.
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