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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1920

Page

1

Hunting man tied to Elwell murder mystery at dawn

United Prom reports New York authorities believe locating the driver of a car seen near Joseph Elwell’s home at 4 44 am on June 19 may crack the case. Investigators seek the early morning visitor to Elwell’s house, with implications for the suspect’s motive and last days.

United Prom New York Joseph Wwe Elwell Hittine Hwell John Twodale Hlwell

Tie Up of Hungary Is Complete

United Press reports a broad worker lockout in Central Europe as railway and navigation staff in Austria Poland and Hungary join a general boycott. The action targets wartime information controls and calls for freer speech amid political pressure and labor solidarity across regions.

Hungary United Press Vienna Juno Tony Doycott Austin Poland Saly Thi Thognatt Nnigurian Fred

Commission on Miners Wage Meets for Arbitration

The Hirow man commission appointed by President Wilkon opens hearings with mine operators and union leaders to settle wage differences. A joint plan aims to begin formal negotiations within sixty days, with possible wage changes of about 6 dollars per day discussed.

United Hirow Man Wilkon Oilay Gomlon Cone

Rev J Reiser New Pastor at St Elizabeths

Announcement made yesterday at St Wilnabuth church. Rev J V Rolagelll Roy Toaopis 3 Wrowk transferred and will arrive Friday May 20 to lead the parish. Father Rothar has been sent out from St Michinuls and comes lightly recommended.

J. Reiser ST. Elizabeth's Wilnabuth J. Rolagelll Wasoodil Roy Naadmie Eine Rothar Han Boon Sant Michinul Brio Anil

Outlaw Strike Halts Rail Freight Across Eastern Cities

Reported by United Press from Baltimore to Philadelphia, a major outlaw strike continues to paralyze freight and passenger rail service. About 700 workers and thousands more expected to join, halting shipments on Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania systems. Passenger service remains disrupted as unions struggle over renewed labor action across several states, with no reported recourse.

United Press Balimnore Stetko Ballinore Philadelphia Baltimore Ohio Pennsylvania

Rioting Renewed at Chicago Police Tackle Mob

Reports say violence erupted when three Black ministers arriving from Bankakee were attacked by a mob at a railroad station. Police rushed the scene and dispersed the crowd while officers patrolled the district. Two whites were killed yesterday after a parade of Black attendees, prompting authorities to deploy extra forces to avert further unrest.

Bamkakee Therbert Mitchell Ams Noupitat Willan McNaughton F Tebull Hy Wie Teor Myero Tony

Chas Cowles Sells Transfer Business After 25 Years

Chivrley Cowon has sold his drayage and transfer business to Gorge Bos som and retires from the trade after twenty five years. He plans a brief rest and vacation before seeking further work while expressing gratitude to patrons for their support. Teaton now runs two trucks in his town for business.

Chivrley Cowon Gorge Bossom Tunlwat Worvito Cowles A. J, Ross Finn Mr Teaton Hin Troun

Strikers Clash at Waterbury Wounding Two Officers

In Waterbury Connecticut on June 21 a clash at Broville Manufacturing Company left Policeman Michard Lory and former lieutenant John Bergin wounded while leading a special police detail. A thirty minute riot ended when city officers intervened. The striker who fired on Hyoroy was shot during the melee and believed dying.

United Prow Wamhebuy Conn Michard Lory Waterbury John Bergin Broville Manufactering Hyoroy Ciish

Woman Held on Attempted Husband Robbery Charge

AITLADOLAHDA Tune fle-Mra Worsel, 43, was held today on a charge of attempting to take her husband Paul Worsel’s inn. He is confined in a tonal Hospital with a bullet wound. The woman said she shot him out of fear of being poisoned by her husband.

United Pree Aitladolahda Worsel Paul Oman

Allied Heads Settle Final Settlement Talks

Allied supreme council met at 12:90 a. m. to finalize settlement of questions blocking Europola return and discuss German reparations. Premiers Mile Joland and Lloyd George reportedly agree on indemnity and armament limits. German army reduction to 100,000 expected. share of Local Unity to be exhausted.

Henry Wood Boulogne Allied Supreme Council Cebnaine Pote Odiy Hora Cart Rowte Italy Ballas Mile Joland Lloyd George Germany Triy Connolt

Sinn Feiners and Unionists Clash in London Riot

Reports from London describe widespread clashes between Sinn Feiners and Unionists in the capital. Looting and arson continued as families were displaced and a worker was killed amid ongoing violence as laborers headed to their morning shift. Police and money are said to be unable to control the turmoil.

United Prom London Sinn Feiner Cluali

New Car Purchased for Trolley Line in Service Upgrade

A new trolley car was bought to improve city transport. The unit, ordered from a noted manufacturer, arrived en route and is expected to be delivered within ten days. Work begins today to install the car, prepare the tracks, and ready the power system for warm weather service.

Oscar Wre de Raila

Garden and Flower Bed Thefts Plague Local Residences

Police report a wave of garden thefts and plant vandalism across several neighborhoods. Flowers and prized plants were torn from beds and porch boxes while vandals targeted cemetery blooms at Pinn Grays Cemetery. Case details unclear but multiple incidents suggest a rising pattern and possible state prosecution if suspects are identified.

Iuyem Polis Ohotee Porgh

Democrats watch Wilson and Bryan at convention opening

Delegates at the party gathering discuss potential nominations for a third term and future strategy. Centered on Wilwyn and Brynn, the Democrats face questions about McAace’s exit, the buoyant support for action, and how long the convention will unfold before the opening week. Campaign HQs prepare for the start next week.

Aiready Sarge Wilean McAace Unr Anuwor Wilwyn Brynn Campaigs Foi

Lighting Service Crippled by Wind and Rain Storm

A heavy wind and rain storm knocked out lighting across parts of the city especially the south side with incandescent lights failing overnight. Repairs progressed late as lines workers restored service, while the north side faced temporary outages and numerous complaints reached the city treasurer's office. Reports from the regimental district in London noted numerous casualties and widespread damage with residents counting deaths and injuries as aftershocks of the storm spread through the night.

United Prem London London Ferry Gundo Mumber Suyen

Rail workers seek wage decision

United press wire report from Washington indicates rail workers demand a wage settlement. President Doak of the trainmen’s brotherhood criticized the board for delaying action and linked the stalled talks to broader renewal of the outlaw union’s policies.

RAIL United Pro Wasetington Tung 5i Railroai Wilson Doak

No Temporary Increase for Rail Workers

Chicago dispatch reports railroad labor talks amid the ongoing strike. The railroad board indicates no plan for a temporary pay boost, citing broader wage policy and potential long term implications. Weather is partly cloudy with cool highs anticipated tonight and tomorrow.

Waitatrena Chicago Dupo Outlaw Rails Verloux

Milk Train Strikes Auto Near Wilcox

A Pennsy milk train struck an auto near Wilcox on a Saturday night at a grade crossing. Georks Stangesyed, 16, and his sister, both of Wilcox, plus Miss Gertrude Carpenter of Tohawon, were involved. Stangel and his sister were taken home, Carpenter rushed to Ridgway hospital with serious starlew. the car was badly damaged.

Reward offered for clue in Miss murder case

A local notice reports a reward offered for information leading to the capture of a Miss murder suspect. The Burlington line train BL to Buffalo faced delays due to engine trouble near Spar substation. No property damage. authorities noted a key witness aboard the river boat and urged vigilance for the killer.

Buffalo Unitet Merieich Mtthin Arak DeSoto County Sparsubortion Ag Ine Daneborg Wein Waa Keaper Irwin

Leaders Meet With Harding in Campaign Preparations

Big Republican leaders met with Senator Warren Harding today to shape the coming campaign. National committeemen were slated to confer with Harding on plans and a notification ceremony. The moving committees and financing of the campaign were to be discussed at a 10 o clock meeting.

United Press Mashington Republican Party Warren Harding Shapy Pilie Ntional Will Mays Harding Kaila

Booze and Gas and an Officer's Severe Injury

A storm-darkened town saw a drunken altercation near a North Side garage. Officer Blakealesite was injured with a badly cut head amid a chaotic scene after a Overland vehicle was damaged and the lighting system failed prompting police attention. Witnesses urged swift medical aid and police vigilance. Further statements from Frankacid and Officer Binkenoe claimed no knowledge of the incident.

Darknes Blakealesite

Gas case adjourned to July 19 in Pennsylvania Gas dispute

The Pennsylvania Gas Company and public officials faced a hearing on a proposed rate increase from 35 to 65 cents per thousand feet. The session before Public Service Commissioner Hillings adjourned to July 19 after witnesses including W. Mitchoek of the E. W. Bennett Company testified. The record shows prior investment figures and dividends, with capital raised from 800000 to 7,000,000 and notable stock dividends of 50 percent in 1922 and 1911 era adjustments.

Mio Gan Nrock Trie Sie Pennaglyinia Gad Company Ite Yestoriay Hilling W. A. Ifitehéoek E.W. Benit Company Chicago Yowterling Tim Hitcheocle L. Ta. Gralam Max F. W. Krum Out Gany Erisviky Amo Roserty Mose Rosorda

Hospital Begins Fruit Jar Distribution Effort

A city hospital committee initiated a fruit jar distribution drive today to stock vegetables for patient nourishment. Donors are urged to contribute jars and will be thanked. a log will track jars and dates, as the program aims to support hospital needs.

Hospital Aiilnry Mhorsi

Wilson Makes Appointments In Early White House Shuffle

President Wilcom announces a series of appointments including a successor to a senior assistant secretary role and other unnamed positions. The White House move signals changes across the administration with several figures named in the initial slate.

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