06 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
1
Reports describe destruction across Pollard and nearby communities after a violent tornado. Survey teams tally homes damaged or destroyed and estimate losses approaching five hundred thousand dollars.
Dia of Chicago arrived to work on a plan to establish a cannery in the area. The Chicago paper reports officials considering a seeds company to support a large industry. A meeting is set tonight to discuss the proposal and potential business interest.
United Press reports Berlin remains under government control amid unrest as bars and barricades appear in the city core. Foreign observers note the situation in Germany is serious with military activity and diplomatic efforts focusing on restraint.
Reports from the game say Gretzler suffered a broken ankle and will be unable to play. Captain Grotehie of the Chicago team may assume duties as the season continues, with replacement plans underway and impact on future matches noted.
Data fragments describe a Barre strike affecting local industry with wage actions for monument workers and cutters. The note mentions a subminimum wage plan and a July effective date, signaling rising prices for monuments and memorials and potential job impacts.
United Press reports a fatal train wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Four people died when freight cars derailed near a yard, with injuries among crew and bystanders.
United Press dispatches report armor and naval forces in the Adriatic intervene amid fighting between Croatian and Italian elements. American troops are said to have entered, with officials denying full invasion and urging calm while casualties and tensions rise. Weather: cloudy tonight with low temperatures expected.
United Press reports that Spartacists expected a Berlin wide general strike to spark a national revolution but only local disturbances occurred in limited areas. Military action and weak worker support curtailed the uprising as authorities deployed new weapons and street fighting broke out briefly in the capital.
Fragmentary notice recalls Ty Clay of Company A accused in a dispute over a private action near the state highway park. The document mentions Mrs George I Clay as widow, dates August 1 and September 2 during the Argonne campaign, and a wounded soldier returning to duty before the mutiny episode.
The report notes Thomas Gregory mentions Mitchell Palmer taking office as Attorney General of the United States. It describes the policy aims of the Department and outlines comments on the transition and expected actions without expressing bias or passion.
Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania attends a conference of governors, mayors, and labor leaders on employment in Washington D C though he has been ill with tonsillitis. He is expected to leave for Harrisburg this afternoon.
United Press dispatch reports senators declaring war on the League of Nations as tensions rise in Washington. The piece notes opposition figures and political maneuvers signaling a deepening split over international engagement and the league's future.
The New Era Conference closes with speeches from Rev W W Tilt of Bragkling and Mrs pastor of Brwiby urging strong tithing, broad cooperation, and the New Era law of organization. Delegates discussed a grouping system and canvassing, stressing community prayer and unified effort.
The casualty list shows 280 wounded, 8 killed, 189 wounded, with names including Mervin J. Sorgi and Elijah Croomwell among the injured. Other listed individuals are Herbert Schmidt and Joseph Miltenborger, among several wounded. The tally notes 586 total casualties from the operation led by General Od by Hiv Colaniduiling.
An extensive roll of individuals appears as members of an executive committee with numerous names and titles. The document lists affiliations and fosters a sense of formal organization and expected governance responsibilities.
James Bisigh Rupert a longtime Crawford county Publican and editor of the Courier died after two weeks in City Hospital Mearwillo He served as postmaster at Connemutyltle ten years and chaired Cow mwonut Lake bank He will be buried at Conneaukville with funeral Saturday at 2 90 PM Other notes include Mrs W H Mack of Warren arriving from Jamestown to her sister Mrs Henry Aman and her serious condition at Corry hospital.
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