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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1920
Page
1
Unclear text shows miners and operators meeting in New York to discuss tentative agreement terms. John Nite and Pil Pouns appear as figures linked to the talks. The Associated Farmers and Walgu Comasiy are referenced in relation to the sessions and potential concessions.
chaotic scene as Chicago firemen stage a large walkout disrupting emergency services. officials, including municipal leaders, seek a quick resolution while coverage notes widespread manpower shortages and looming risk to city safety.
Amid mounting scrutiny from ministers and voters, a postponement of a Moundsville hanging draws protests as campaign tensions rise. Reports from New York and Washington outline renewed political maneuvering and legal challenges surrounding the case and the broader national discourse.
Dublin reports a home rule bill approved amid outbreaks as authorities vow to confront dissent. Troops reinforce as authorities warn of possible retaliatory violence while Cork and surrounding areas encounter armed clashes and police engagements.
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wealthy Philadelphia draft dodger, enters a five year state penitentiary sentence after refusal to comment on recent court actions. Authorities indicate Bergdoll awaits further legal steps but no additional moves have been announced.
The article notes nursing classes have completed work with total enrollment around sixty and thirty members set to take exams. It mentions certificates and a forthcoming event in Washington where certain paper qualifications will be issued, alongside a scheduled meeting on Thursday the 64th? at 7 o'clock.
A 41 year old William A. Millese of the city died instantly when he fell from the tenth floor elevator shaft in the Mouse building at Smithfield end Water Street. The incident occurred today and is reported by United Press.
The Aro department responded to a barn fire on Second Avenue causing only minor damage. High winds and nearby structures limited spread, while a visiting Maxon fraternity delegation planned a Columbus trip for a lodge ceremony later that evening.
A United Press dispatch from London reports the Soviet Army in northern Russia claimed victory in a recent operation against White forces. It says up to 40000 prisoners were captured at Novoromisk while Mokgore and Denikin forces faced a decisive setback in the region.
Report from Dover indicates supporters ofmil motion claim victory as Delaware legislature votes on a ratification measure. The account notes alleged progress toward enfranchisement of prisoners and mentions expected outcomes, amid contested interpretation of earlier steps.
A report details excessive driving by an Overland car driven by a young man at near eighty six miles per hour through Center Street toward Gueronse Avenue. Pedestrians urge stricter enforcement as investigators assess the situation.
The parish outlines Holy Communion times on Thursday and Sunday, with a choir led sermon on "The Renovation" and a Sunday School offering during the service. An annual parish meeting is set for Easter Week, with a supper charge of 40 cents to fund purchases, and a note inviting members to attend.
In March 21 report, county road crews begin resumed work on Meadville and Summit Construction to tackle paving tasks. Wasting Brothers start on Buhilo road north of West, Campbell Brothers begin paving Wash Ridge road while others prepare site work and right of way clearances.
United Press reports that an agreement between miners and operators on a tentative contract is being drafted by a joint committee. The committee plans to present the proposal to the full commission this afternoon with adoption expected to take effect tomorrow. President Wilson’s commission members largely support the plan despite some doubts about revision by the committee.
Bangor Maine March 21 delegates to the national convention were named by Howiocretiy State Convention. Four delegates at large and district delegates were chosen with five favoring General Palmer for the presidential nomination.
A fragmented report notes a $1 per ton rise in Sharon coal pricing with uncertain supply. The text mentions labor and market pressures, possible imports, and speculation on tomorrow’s availability and factory operations.
A court issued 158 liquor licenses yesterday to former bootleggers now cleared to operate as Brio dealers under state and federal laws and the eighteenth Amendment.
Harrisburg reports a population of 15 607 in 1920, up 0 71 percent from 1880 figures, according to UPI data. The city shows a notable rise in residents as the census reflects.
A March 31 report from Baris and Ber Tin indicates German rebels reject an ultimatum from General von Watter to surrender their arms and dissolve the soviet. Independent socialists in Berlin are said to have urged the government to remove von Watter who commands troops in the crackdown.
Report describes a great aurora seen across the northern United States during a solar event attributed to atomic disintegration of the sun. Professor Snyder of the Philadelphia Observatory voices theoretical links between aurora activity and solar explosions, noting potential magnetic and electric storms.
Tomorrow Carry Lodge No 0 Elks will install officers and initiate a class of over thirty with Meadville Lodge leading the degree team. Delegations from Erie Oil City Warren Jamestown and others expected. A Duffet lunch will follow the session and officers include Exalted Ruler Hon. O. Ibs Alexander and other named leaders.
The Holy Week program at St Elizabeths includes 8 pm Mass with Lenten sermon and benediction, confessions, Thursday Mass and procession, visits to the Blessed Sacrament, Good Friday services with Holy Cross veneration and Death Watch, Holy Saturday blessings and Easter rites, and contributions requested.
In Jamestown Carlson wins a second mayoral term amid a contentious race with a large turnout. Voters express mixed support while opponents and supporters clash over the margin and key issues.
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