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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1922

Page

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Big Sewer Program Authorized by City Commission

The city commission approved three ordinances Nos. 400 407 and 468 funding sewer construction from Sinnmay Street to Shuily Avenue Shady Avenue to Main Street and West Grulth district sewer lines near the West Run area. Bids were opened for materials and a local supplier proposed $250 for a service line with costs varying through the month. The commission addressed street lighting East Main Street traffic and shrubbery around the Municipal Building, with further actions scheduled for the regular meeting.

Lareik Sipitt Allan Pobruaty Mhe Sinnmay Die City Minion York St Algenn Puldin East Main St Nebelisyers Neratigeriant Yim Soukwid Mall Sharly Avenue Mt. Weaver Shady Avenue East Mai Timitsein Mb Alford Warren Parke

German Inventor Claims Synthetic Coal Discovery

A German inventor told the Daily Chronicle that synthetic coal has been discovered worldwide. He asserts the minerals required are present in all countries and that production costs are surprisingly low.

United Prose Lindin Prouckner Nytold Chevnicle

School Board Delays Action On Building Plans

The school board delayed deciding on a building plan after continued study of an alternate bid. Architect discussions and a potential spring special election were noted, with federation members expressing mixed willingness to fund the project. Visiting committee reports praised school conditions and improvements.

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State Commander of Knights Templar to Visit City Thursday

State Commander Alfred Lister of Pennsylvania visits Wheeling with Scranton associates for a large Knights Templar gathering. The visit aims to match a recent Warrei meeting, featuring talks by Commander Lister and local commandery leaders as attendees await the events.

Knights Templar Knights Templars Alfred Lister Pennsylvania Lister Scranton Warrei Hig Gommanuler Ilar Cishmandery

Bonds Stolen From University of Pennsylvania

United Press reports $200,000 in bonds were stolen from the University of Pennsylvania Dental School funds kept in a strong box at Girard National Bank. The Evans Dental School funds were emptied amid a hospital update on two injured individuals from a Sunday Stanmer Street crash.

United Press Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Dental School Svein TE Waly Girard National Thomas W Evans U of FP Dental Department

Harding Opposes New Soldier Bonus Plan in Tax Debate

Washington March 7 President Harding rejects any soldier bonus funded by a sales tax. Officials say he will not support certificate plans or surface-level schemes and remains firm against expanding relief. Meanwhile a House committee advances a punitive house measure proposing adjusted pay, loan-backed certificates, and training or grant options for veterans.

Washington Harding Tiardine Wise

Four Killed in Air Tank Explosion at Street Car Site

United Press reports an air tank blast in Kansas City near Ninth and Brigham streets killed four and injured ten to twelve. The compressing room explosion shattered nearby walls and sent debris into the street. Police, reserves, fire crews, and ambulances rushed to the scene as the fire dimmed by 8:30 with searches ongoing for missing victims.

Kansa Crea Pournen Wein Ninth Brighson Yelovk Viremney

Hatch May Run for Congress in Corry Area Support Grows

Friends of Orville Hatch push a Tailon City bid for Congress while Hatch has yet to comment. County leaders and allies forecast an imminent formal announcement. Hatch enjoys wide backing in Erie and Crawford counties with strong opinion in Corry where he is well known and favored.

Orville Hatch Hitch Erie Grawford Corry

Refusal of Liquor Licenses in Lackawanna County Scranton Pa

In Lackawanna County Scranton the court will refuse all retail liquor licenses after April 1 a conflict with federal prohibition law was noted. Almost 700 applications including 60 old stands were received and will be reconsidered as new places. A hearing is set for Thursday as part of the petition from brewers potential revenue to the city and state is discussed. The formal ruling awaits final decision from the court.

Scranton Lackawanna Tuske i ML Edwardls Reise Sind City. Com

Readers Held Meeting Elect New Officers

The regular meeting of the Readers was held at Mia Wight's West Frederick Street home with fourteen members present. Officers elected for the coming year included President Mia Wight, Vice President Mrs. Osborne Sody, Treasurer Mrs. G F Cronin, and Nellie White. Plans for next year were discussed and the program committee to be formed later.

Lieht Mia Wight West Frederick Street Polk Ing Windom George Patterson Thoms Malory Sandburg Wight Osborne Sody Nellie White Treas G_F Cronin

Fierce Battle at Limerick Feared as Rebels Challenge Free State

Ten companies of Irish Republican Army troops left Dublin for an unknown destination, believed rushed to Limerick by the Provisional Government to reinforce Loyal Free State forces facing large Irish Republican troops. Rebels have extended their hold to Havergal Mall and the Mental Hospital, seizing three hotels and the railroad station as tensions rise.

Tye Free State Limerick Dail cBeiPrim Howth Towton WSL Havergal Mall Westerdiay Thes Aedbval Brigade Laison Saith Britis Dublin Irish Republican Army Tt Ic Morrison Mid- Limerick

Robbers try to blast vault at Mount Holly bank

Early today two men attempted to blow open the vault of the First National Bank at Mount Holly Springs using a torch. A fire lit by the attackers drove them away before stealing anything, but most of the bank's ledgers and accounts were destroyed.

United Pros Carlisle First National Banke Mount Holly Springs

Downfall of Japanese government looms in Tokyo

Reports say Premise Takahashi faced inevitable collapse as Premier appeals for broader debate on a bill. Amid cabinet doubt, Takahashi hinted at resignation. Also noted: Mrs Port's condition improved at hospital and Arthur Lynch confined at home on East Washington Street with influenza.

United Pres Tokio Marely Premise Takahash Takahashi V.A. Port Arthur Lynch Fast Washington Street

Tornado Toll Rises Across Carolina Towns

A violent tornado swept Warrenville and nearby Stiffleto, destroying homes and a cotton mill and killing six people with many more injured. Rescue and relief efforts by workers and authorities followed as telegraph lines failed and roads remained blocked.

United Press AITUL Coif Wwe Warrenville Destruyal Avarrenville Stiffleto

Erie Church Damaged by Fire in East Ninth Street Area

Fire destroyed the southeast section of St Anthony parish church in Erie, damaging the altar two confessionals and related furnishings. Investigators estimate $2,000 for the fire loss and $1,500 for contents. cause under investigation by the fire department.

Erie Mary's Church East Ninth St Anthony Martie Hever

Bandit Fails Ammonia Gun Robbery in Pittsburgh

Report describes a failed amonia gun attack on a messenger near Sixth and Liberty streets. The bandit and an accomplice attempted to seize $15 000 in cash from Joseph Lindsay, 24, who fought back despite blinded by ammonia. Patrolman Thomas Timmons arrested Lindsay after the thwarted robbery at the street corner. The incident ties to a separate Pittsburgh case involving Gilbert W. Kelly and a $10 000 store theft, with defense seeking mental competency exams for Kelly.

United Presa Pittsburgi Gharles Nears Cazaro Joseph Lindsay Axe 24 Hammwood Sandie Beay Lherty Sixth Street Lindsay Warmie Fiom Laware Pittsburgh Gilbert W. Kelly James Kelly Ran Thi

Believe Sands Body Found in Connecticut

A United Press report from Hartford dated March 7 states police in Warehouse Point found a body believed to be Edward O. Sands, a suspect in the William Demond Taylor case. The corpse lay in snow by the Connecticut River, consistent with self-inflicted death, with descriptions aligning poorly to the unidentified body.

Believe Sands Connecticut United Presa Hartford Pima Airticul Alate Indy 4 Tillet Edward 0. Sands Willian Demnond Taylor Angeles Atterton Robert Inchley Sands

Rotarians Hear Dentistry Talk and Nominate Officers

A Rotarian meeting at De Pligenis headquarters featured a dentistry talk by De PB Wood and an evening of wit. Nominations were made for officers to be watched in April as members from the Corre club attended and a Warren pitch event drew a fine crowd.

Headquarte Pligenis de PB. Wood Tate Vannie Organicathon Deamon Joel Vu Corre Warren

Hold Two for Murder of Wealthy Merchant

Two suspects were held today in Chicago in connection with the probe into the murder of wealthy merchant Anticles Ber editti and captain Robert Crowe. The men Prank Aalermy and Jamnes Carlito allegedly bought a store from Bere ntti and garnstadl with the victim over payment. Henoditti was lured from his home by a mysterious phone message and stood waiting for a taxi when an auto stopped, a slaver stepped out and shot him. Adolir Rossman, a witness, identified Salerno as the shooter of the first shot.

United Press Chicago Marci Anticles Bereditti Tuljai Robert Crowe Aalermy Jamnes Carlito Berentti Garnstadl Henoditti

Electric shop gutted in blaze near three thousand loss

Fire swept through a North Center electric shop operated by Keppel, destroying stocks and causing near four thousand dollars in damage. The rear storage area burned rapidly before firefighters quelled the blaze with two water streams. an explosion and odor of fuel were noted, investigators probing the origin and cause.

Keppel Lak North Center Velyek Reppel

Opponents Press Harding Against New Soldiers Bonus Plan

United Press reports opponents in Congress urged President Harding to oppose the soldiers bonus plan. Republicans on the Ways and Means committee warned that banks taking on loan risk could strain the financial system. The debate followed attempts to defeat the bill, with talk of modifying loan values and farm settlement program review.

United Press Washington Congress Prcot Flomue Nurs Dinee Lean Toll Mel Oe Fort Menis Viaim Ary Mellie Harding Howe Ihally

Mysterious blasts kill Kansas woman in city store

Kansas City reports two undetermined explosions at mid morning wrecking a grocery store on 61st Street near East Wythe Street. Vide was killed and four others were seriously injured in the blast with unclear origin. The event prompted police to inspect nearby areas for additional hazards.

United Press Kansas City Wynth Street

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