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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions skilled workers and an act, with unclear names or places. The readable content suggests historical labor or manufacturing themes from 1919 but lacks concrete details to identify people, organizations, or events.
A Harrisburg appropriation bill cleared in the early morning session with a total of 1,000,000 allocated across multiple departments. The bill exceeds the prior session by about 200,000, surpassing previous funding levels.
A prisoner reportedly escaped from a fortress into Germany amid a breaking report. German authorities were said to be gathering details as officials reviewed the incident.
A court in New York state upholds war time prohibition restraining internal revenue authorities from interfering with local measures. The ruling cites an injunction by the mayor and declares a ban on certain alcohol enforcement actions, with key figures including the mayor and other city officials named in the decision.
Four American soldiers with the Allied-Siberian expedition were killed and two wounded when they attempted to rescue captives from opposing forces on June. Major General Graves advised the War Department of the casualties.
The city awaited a demonstration planned by Reds but turnout was low and no clear action occurred. Officials and observers reported minimal participation and few visible signs of organized pressure during the expected event.
Paris March 26 An American press dispatch says riots in Hamburg Germany have killed many people with hundreds reported dead. The casualty toll is rising as authorities investigate the unrest and its causes.
In a turbulent matchup Titusville defeated the local nine with strong hitting including Corey, Lathrop, and Foppleton contributing key runs. The game featured solid defense, multiple innings with scoring, and a late rally by Titusville that secured the win before a large crowd.
A social gathering at the home of W. N. Johns in Marion featured an anniversary celebration for Irene Rubilor. Guests enjoyed outdoor games, dancing, and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Proceeds from the event benefited hospital work.
A local report notes the Woodruff bill passing with support from Ablyth Woddeaft and others. The piece mentions Sunbury resident Arta Woleh, and a weather update forecasts cooler air tonight and Friday with lake breeze along Lake Brio.
Morning freight trains on the Pennsylvania line faced long delays after a wreck in the Bele yards caused by shifting equipment and a collision near Ash Street. One crewman killed and several injured as derailed cars and a runaway string rolled, with repairs expected to resume after night.
Reports claim young men paraded the streets amid dangerous acts with torpedoes. Authorities announce likely arrests for public disorder. A religious observance follows with a high mass at St Elizabeth's and devotions for the Sacred Heart.
Reports say a recent storm caused little damage in towns including Corry Titusville and Oil City. A lightning strike damaged a North Girard building while an electric tower insulator break left Union City without power for about ten hours. No injuries reported.
In Oil City a prizewinning band from the HAL regiment held a gathering at the National Transit Pump Manting Go as sixteen members joined. Roy Mt Milter was elected band leader and director amid the meeting held near a park location on Wednesday night.
Washington dispatch says all bids on 18,000 tons of army meat were rejected due to prices judged unsatisfactory. The War Department planned to issue a formal statement later today. Also reported: Berry Lumber Company’s mill and 20,000 feet of free plank and railroad ties burned Tuesday night. fire discovered around six and extinguished by Wednesday morning amid no water pressure at the site.
Harrisburg deputies report that the Pennsylvania Legislature adjourned after a brief session. The record notes adjournment timing and mentions key leadership, with no further session plans disclosed.
A garbled report notes railroads considering a possible freight rate rise. The writing references a commission and directions but is unclear on names, dates, and locations.
Berlin dispatch reports rebels hold Hamburg with authorities issuing signatures for government troops. The city’s public buildings show signs of arson as the revolt continues and tensions rise.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans to depart Saturday for Brest after peace talks. He is expected to sail Sunday for the United States, pending final negotiations and return arrangements.
Senator Frank Baldwin of Potter County was elected president pro tempore of the Senate. He was nominated by Senator Grove of Payette and approved 38 to 5. The report notes attendees at a furniture exhibit in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
City officials announce plans to take title to the Craig property for redevelopment. The sale, tied to municipal building plans and a possible construction start next year, faces final steps and approvals before title transfer.
An agreement was reached between the Pennsylvania Railroad and Woolworth robbers to settle all damages from a smash up on the main line. The railway will reimburse for extensive repairs and replacement parts.
A morning blaze in Meadville caused about 15000 in damages to a car bar and its contents. Firefighters battled flames that swept the area and damaged equipment including forty harts of oil and insulators. No injuries are reported.
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