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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1922
Page
1
Reports detail a catastrophic flood that devastated a Salvador city, with Red Cross appeals and relief cables. Construction plans include wiring, new classrooms, a large hall, and a possible auditorium in a rebuilt school complex as officials coordinate reconstruction efforts.
A car driven by Jared Wes apparently careened off a embankment in Dig City. Anthony Martin McGinn and Lasaberton Were among the injured but not fatally.
Runaway flapper marriages marked for death by representatives of a women's club now in convention at Chautauqua.
A draft of a revised marriage and divorce law proposes major reforms including consent for underage marriages, protection against cruelty, support obligations, and clearer grounds for divorce. The measure, backed by women’s groups and led by federation president Mrs Thomas Winter, aims to present the bill to Congress.
Paris June 91 Mary Landon Sinker amid wedding plans with AUinter McCormick shows indecision about marrying Teddyel. Her friends report she is easily influenced by her mother or the McCormick family urging a quick wedding as she travels with her mother.
A United Press report outlines how radio searchlights, described as long vibrating waves, guide ships at sea and aid navigation. It notes transmission lines and antennae aiding ship identification and collision avoidance, as explained before engineering societies.
The Recreation Leaders Club hosted an evening program in Waster Bhar under chair Dorothy Getiret and Curtis of the Intertainment committee. Twenty five attendees saw a girls and state style show with Emerson Stone of the National Community Service assisting. An outdoor meeting was planned for about three weeks with a new committee appointed.
In a Topeka Daily Capitol report Senator Capper attacks Secretary Weeks as out of step with modern government. Capper says Weeks should resign and condemns his alleged Bolshevik rhetoric during a Western Revenue University commencement speech. Weeks defends oath and criticizes rising progressive influence blamed for political unrest.
The body of John Gackenbach, a Franklin youth, is to be buried in Franklin tomorrow. His mother Afra Sarah Gackenbach arrived today with her family as the funeral service details are announced.
United Press reports floods along the Rio Grande near Laredo and the Guill area causing about $500,000 in damage. Army airmen dropped food bags to farmers and ranchers as waters threatened Garmeron and nearby counties. Authorities fear further destruction in the lower valley affecting citrus and fruit farms.
United Press reports Minnesota candidate Anna TD Glessey, after securing the Democratic nomination, plans a statewide campaign in support of Olesen facing Kellogg. Glessey, appearing in casual work clothes, vows constant activity through November and cites family pioneering in the northwest. She aims to visit every city and town in the state.
Paris reports a case where Marion Reams Stephens allegedly funded Anastase Vonsitsky to come to the United States and used influence to obtain a passport. Madame Joubert Vonsitsky will sue for 500 dollars plus 100 for alienation of affections. Anastase faces claims from Aime Lioubort alleging a conflict over marriage money and infidelity.
Chester June 2 Ty Elmop Det rick, 28, furniture store manager, killed Herbert Squibly, 41, assistant manager, after a quarrel over a woman. Derrick then shot himself, dying later in Chester Hospital. He named Margaret Rott, a local divorcee, as causing the trouble. police questioned her as a suspect.
Representatives of the United Mine Workers and railroad unions met in Cincinnati to discuss a strike strategy with a cautious approach. They agreed to avoid public discussion and plan actions carefully while awaiting further meetings. A draft letter from the Railroad Labor Board was mentioned but not detailed, with no immediate comment from the unions.
A Ford car driven by Merle Patterson with Frances Cummings and Merle Patterson aboard went over a bank near Beaverdam hill and landed in Haskin Run. All occupants escaped with minor bruises and cuts. the wrecked car and injuries were reported as the three were en route to the city from Beaverdam.
A St Elizabeths church planning meeting formed the festival committee for an August event. Chairlady Miss Annu K Peubhery leads with assistants Claem Price Marguerite Edwards Elizabeth Bell and other members, aiming to ensure a successful festival.
Relatives report Sister Mary Berchman Shields formerly Mini Mary Shields daughter of Iain A Shields of Grovetree has won the prize in pharmacognosy at the University of Pittsburgh and earned first year dues for the American Pharmaceutical Association membership She receives honorable mention for her guidance during the term Corry High School graduate Bridvate of Corry is mentioned as connected to the honors Local figures Mr Sheen and Mr Brown are noted as visitors and attendees in the city
A New York grand jury investigates the Ward Discleynui case amid claims of a blackmail scheme tied to an uptown apartment rented by Walter Ward. Police seek proof linking a group of women visitors to a murder that shocked Clarein Pavers, as indictments and testimonies unfold.
United Press report notes senators aiming to accelerate tariff legislation but facing a stalemate. The delay prompts calls to push forward and secure passage before a planned recess, amid party concerns and procedural hurdles.
Washington reports that the U S House plans a ten day recess during the tariff debate to allow members to return to their districts and press policy positions. The plan calls for meetings every third day and pauses in routine business to align with party strategy.
Fragmented OCR reveals a Harrisburg section detailing an Auditor General inquiry into the State Treasury. It cites checks drawn from funds via Union Trust and Colonial Trust, including disputed payments to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh banks, with dates around 1913 to 1921 and amounts cited.
An Attorney General opinion from Pennsylvania clarifies that fines assessed for speeding violations may be paid into the city treasury rather than kept locally for municipal use. It states that funds should be turned over to the state when required, though cities may retain monies in some cases to aid local enforcement.
Babe Ruth faces another suspension after a dispute with umpire Dineen at Cleveland lanes. Wilbur Epstein of Sheffield noted Ruth was suspended for three days, bringing his total ban to four. The guest of the Hornstein Brothers was mentioned in relation to the incident.
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