This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1922
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item listing a realty matter referencing 110K amount and a property in a rental or trust context. Readable terms indicate a notice related to a real estate deal or appraised value, with names and precise details obscured.
Albert faces a car theft charge in Uriah, linked to an incident late Friday. The unnamed suspect was due in, case details filed, with authorities continuing to investigate the events surrounding the auto theft.
Fragmented notice states a court appearance is required in a county setting on Sunday. No clear dates, names, or locations are readable beyond a general summons instruction.
Reported three month gold miners strike in the Rand district ignites heavy fighting between strikers and police in Johannesburg area. At least 21 constables killed. martial law declared. clashes spread to Fordsburg Benoni and Boksburg with numerous injuries and hostages.
A fatal gun battle erupted during a raid on alleged bootleggers in New York Harbor. Detective Vance Lavender was wounded while police in reserve and five others were arrested or killed amid a chaotic confrontation near a suspected liquor-smuggling operation.
United city officials across the nation vow to curb crooked brokers by sharing investigations and data. Cleveland prosecutors, Pittsburgh officers, and others plan coordinated action to arrest and prosecute manipulators, with expedited information exchange to halt fraudulent trade practices.
A Spring Creek man named Kelly was arrested on a check forging spree spanning Spring Creek Garland and Crawford County. He was bound over to the next term on $3000 bond and jailed in the county air. Victims include a grocery at Spring Creek and a merchant at Garland. Authorities say he will face similar charges in Crayford County.
The Camden crime tale recalls the murder of theater promoter John Rennes and others. A shot from a shotgun ended Rennes last night as he and associates prepared to drive to his home. Court detectives note only scattered footprints amid sodden gardens near the house. Witnesses describe a prior robbery at the Bruner residence involving jewelry and cash, with threats of retribution.
Two unidentified young men drowned in Sp Augueimine when a mobile vehicle plunged through an open draw. At the scene, John Electric Company workers attempted rescue as witnesses reported alarm and prayers from onlookers. The incident remains under investigation with local authorities seeking details.
Washington March 11 Senator Underwood leader of the Democratic in the Senate urged ratification of the Four Power Pacific treaty, arguing defeat would be a backward step for peace. He said ratification would reduce war risk, preserve a chance to avoid conflict, and that the treaty better protects the Philippines than heavy fortifications, while noting Russia and Germany face long-term upheaval and future stability remains uncertain.
Paris dispatch reports Allied foreign ministers refer US demand for Rhine occupation cost share to allied governments for direct negotiations with Washington. French press roasts American stance, questioning the value of U S troops in the Rhine and the impact on postwar reparations.
Two miners were killed today in the Lehigh Valley Coal Company mines near Hazleton. Officials described the fatalities as the result of a sudden in mine event. Names reported include Steve Lach and Ray J C N McDonald, with details limited due to the damaged dispatch.
March 11 Franklin Pa. records show J 0 Gorkentmel eight years old sentenced to be electrocuted June 20 for the murder of J Boonie here last month. Edward Bicker 15 of Franklin received life imprisonment at Mansfield Reformatory for the same murder.
Walter Smith, a negro, wanted for an alleged attack on Hen Jamin Sisley, was arrested near Spartansburg by Officer Harry Mooney. He was brought to the city and jailed, arraigned before Alderman Porter, case continued to Monday. He claimed innocence regarding Sisley’s wife and is held at the city jail pending Monday’s hearing.
Reports from Washington and London say Gandhi’s arrest triggered alarms across major Indian cities. British officials urge restraint as troops are deployed. authorities indicate hardline measures may replace Montagu’s moderation.
Auto dealers in Corry gathered for a meeting at the Municipal Building. Association President Arthip Kohler and Secretary Hagerling of the state group spoke on goals of protection, fair pricing, and courteous service for motorists. A grievance committee will assist motorists and address dissatisfactions.
In Brownsville Pa on March II Deputy sheriffs and state police pursued six bandits after a street war bar hold-up. The raiders escaped with a $410,000 payroll belonging to the W J Rainey Coal Company at Allison. Elmer Till, the paymaster, was shot twice in the shoulder when he refused to raise his hands.
Mayor designates Tuesday May 6 as Spring Cleanup Day with the Street Commissioner arranging teams to cover the city. Residents urged to ready premises for the event during the week prior as the city plans greater attention than in recent years.
The fine new men s clothing and furnishing store of Bernstein Brothers opened amid a large gathering of friends and patrons. Visitors received cigars and souvenirs while children took home keepsakes as officials praised the enterprise and stocked goods. Efforts to locate relatives of Alles Reynolda, killed earlier by a vehicle in Ces eerville, continued without success as Reynolds reportedly fled Rochester. authorities there also failed to locate accessible relatives.
United Press reports continued delays in passing the soldier bonus bill as House leaders push to report the measure. Fordney and other lawmakers travel the Midwest finding mixed sentiment while opposition rises and postponements persist. A late note reports Ray Chie and Miss Bima Gredey injured in a street crash near Shimmer Street, remaining at Con ry Hospital.
United Press dispatch from Harrisburg reports war veterans forming the Veterans Protective League of Pennsylvania to oppose political exploitation of veterans. Leaders say the group, to be called the Veterans Protective League of Pennsylvania, will not endorse candidates at first meeting and will endorse or oppose candidates as the league develops. hundreds of delegates attended led by notable veterans including James Pagtylla, Captain Robert G. Woneati, and others.
Heavy floods loom as the Mississippi and other rivers surge, forcing hundreds of families to flee from Tennessee Arkansas and Mississippi. Many return to higher ground while others stay sheltered as rain swells rivers in the Ohio Valley. Officials warn the crisis may worsen with prolonged river levels.
United Prose reports a nationwide lockout of about a million machinists and engineering workers amid wage and duty dispute tensions. Talks between unions and employers ended unsettled, with negotiations stalled as a key strike threat looms.
Discussion of two Rand projects of interest as Crawford and Erie counties consider highway work. Corry motorists dominated the meeting of the Corse Motor Club last night. Authorities may coordinate officials to convert portions of routes into a state highway. The Erie-Rone highway and other road plans were debated as county cooperation was urged.
United Press reports Gilbere W Kelly was found guilty by a jury in Pittsborgh of the murder in the second degree in the death of James Ti Neti at a department store. The verdict came after testimony and closing arguments as the case concluded today.
Bandits seized the Bernard Gloseklien Co payroll, holding paymasters J Wy Bistion and I Malone at a street near Library Avenue. They forced the car driver to stop and fled in another auto with the money. Authorities seek suspects.
Four members of the Crowin Force were killed in a clash noted in early reports. The incident occurred amid martial law and punitive measures as authorities pursue rebels. Reported details remain fragmented due to damaged text.
A distorted telegram from London dated March 11 reports a hazardous device incident during a protest. The text is garbled, but indicates an emergency involving authorities and striking participants. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.