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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
1
Corry Pennsylvania officials convene to discuss eliminating a local municipal position. The meeting focuses on administrative changes, budgeting, and potential impacts on county governance. Public attendance is expected and dates remain under review.
The Keystone Construction Company of Meadville wins the contract to pave West Washington Street with concrete and to extend the paving project across multiple streets. The City Commission awarded the bid at a special session. work spans include East Street and adjacent avenues with total project costs listing bids from Love & Son and other local firms.
Unclear text describes widespread storm damage and financial strain. United Press reports failed measures, projected expenditures near 14 million to 20 million over two years. Names and places are garbled. key facts concern losses, a legislative session, and proposed funding being rejected.
Music Week's second offering at the high school auditorium drew a capacity crowd. Miss Dorothy Waller sang and Mr David Fillstrom read while pupil performers from the focal piano class and teachers impressed with Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Senior pupils, including Rowe Messenger Alverson and Planagin, contributed solos and the graduating class presented two vocal numbers, with Miss Waller receiving praise for her performance.
United Press reports a heated split between prohibition director Ruy Joly and division chief Frederick Hazeltine as they clash over charges and counterclaims. The confrontation centers on alleged double proceedings and a wartime style power struggle threatening agency unity and official actions.
Barely a quorum at Pine Grove Cemetery Association annu meeting. Old board was reelected with L Alexander J E Burlingame Arthur Colagrove 15 Davis DW DeRamas OE Doane Hasbrouck CB Kibler DW Palmer G Sweet Wilcox PG Wood W Ba Marsh. Officers named: President W Ed Marsh Vice President DE Teach Secretary D Rawes Treasurer U Palmer Manager I Miexander Sexton DH Patterson. Treasurer shows $1121 29 in treasury and $95 in Endowment Fund. first mortgages totaling $15 000.00 noted.
Thomas Galanis of 428 Hast Twelfth street, Erie proprietor, was shot in the leg while trying to separate a suspected private fight at a lunch room near Erie Lawch. Mickey Dehart, a boy with a cowled lower jaw, was involved as an alleged participant. Galanis was treated at St. Vincent's hospital. police questioned witnesses as efforts to gather information continued.
May 15 report from New York says Lydia Lindgren the Swedish Nightingale of Metropolitan and Chicago opera fame is missing since yesterday afternoon. Her husband reports she was last seen wearing jewelry valued at $19,000. The bureau of missing persons has been asked to assist in the search.
Detroit auto magnate Stoney Ford appears destined to be a leading figure for the Democratic Party in 1924. Reports say he has strong appeal in the Midwest and West and could carry northern states, though his lack of professional political experience draws mixed views among party leaders. Supporters see him as a good Democrat, while Republicans question his readiness and party loyalty amid a bitter contest for the nomination.
Newark investigations unfold after five related deaths linked to arsenic poisoning. Charles Avery died of arsenic. authorities probe creighton family ties and possible past arsenic payments. Walton and others face autopsy findings and subpoenas as probe widens to include other relatives and a possible motive.
Berlin May 16 Germany says it will submit a new reparations proposal to the Allies. With replies from France Belgium Italy and Great Britain in hand the cabinet today decided to try again after rejecting the Cus in government insistence on terms.
May 1 report from Hot Springs Arkansas describes a violent tornado hitting the city. Army, hospital staff, and local volunteers assist injured residents while two major hotels are destroyed and property damage is estimated at over 1.5 million dollars. Emergency crews set up temporary hospitals in churches as the death toll remains uncertain.
Washington dispatch notes an approaching cold wave with freezing temperatures forecast for the night. The report mentions intensifying conditions along the Medial and Valley regions, with potential impacts on coastal areas and local weather warnings for tonight.
In a special session the Pittsburgh Company emerged as high bidder for city bonds to finance the Street Building project. The Mayor and Council met with several bidders from Philadelphia New York and Pittsburgh as bids were opened and evaluated. The winning bid and terms were announced in an official session with subsequent actions and refunds to unsuccessful bidders.
Severe flooding followed by fire raged through the town after dusk. Water and debris swept away framed buildings and vehicles, crushing storefronts and hurling debris. Lightning sparked blazes that battled the mud and water, while flames destroyed a mill building and cast eerie shadows over frightened residents.
Reported kidnappings in Shan states as foreign captives demand ransom. Negotiations aimed at safe release and a pledge for their return without punishment. Details scarce with conflicting accounts and ongoing pressure from captors.
A large field day will be staged tomorrow featuring student exhibits, music by the Corry band, and a banner program at the Washington grounds. Students will perform on stage and playground displays with the Star Spangled Banner to close, while a public invitation extends to residents. Local police report unrelated crime notes from the era, including a court session and a reported gang incident. Former Prime Minister and Irish leader figures are noted in distant, non-local context.
A Long Island railroad train ran wild past stations late yesterday, speed dangerously high and cars swaying. The engineer Salter collapsed at the throttle as the train lurched, the fireman aiding him before the emergency brake finally brought the cars to a grinding halt.
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