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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

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Pinchot leads with about twenty thousand plurality

The report claims Gilford Pinchot will win the gubernatorial race by a large margin, with estimates around 20,000. The piece cites strong support in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties, noting broader Republican advantages and an anticipated landslide over Democratic and independent challengers.

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Conference to End Coal Strike Opens Today

Washington, May 18 The conference to end the coal strike opened today at the Department of Commerce with officials promoting a voluntary agreement by key industries. Leaders from government and industry outlined aims to secure cooperative action to avert further disruption.

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Silent policemen in drunken driving case shock city

A drunken motorist collided with traffic regulators at Center and Washington, knocking signals down. He later pulled a fine lick at Main and Denver before arrest. The driver faced a forfeiture demand, sparked public debate on police funding and traffic enforcement.

Bulley Keen Sn Center Street Washington and Center Streets Main Denver Maar Rexander

New Jordan Cars Delivered to Prank Lite and Attendants

The article reports Mr Russell delivering a fine new touring car to Prank Lite and presenting high class Jordan roadsters. He plans spring sales and expects to close deals for several more within ten days.

Russel Russell

School Board Plans Interim Tax Levy Fix Soon

The Board of Education will hold a special session within the next two weeks to fix the tax levy for the coming year. Early reports suggest a land value increase and a possible 20 mill levy rise, with retention of the land assessment on all persons over 21. Legal action to collect the deficit has begun in some cases, and taxpayers await the formal levy decision.

Board of Education Sokou Promal Uurce TNE Levy Teick

Police Revolver Duel With Bandits Reported in City

United Press report from Philadelphia recalls a violent confrontation on May 18 in which over a hundred revolver shots were exchanged between two police officers and six bandits in two automobiles during an attempted robbery of Louis Serman’s store. Police were injured but saw bandits hit by return fire. hospitals report gunshot injuries citywide as investigators trace the gang’s motives and members.

United Press Ahtladelpinia Atom Ciles Louis Sisman

Pinchor's Big Victory Shocks Old Guard

May 18 report from Washington describes Gilford Pinchot's win over the Pennsylvanian Republican machine Samingloa in a Senate primary. The result signals waning party machines and rising voter independence with reactions from Dorrin, Pepper, and national figures noting the impact on Pennsylvania and Indiana politics.

Washington Gilford Pinehor Samingloa Tndinow Hieylvania Progressiven Wupraine MD Guntil Guira Pannsylvania Mse Indiaria Pinchot

Steel Leaders May Dodge Probe

May 18 New York new steel leaders face investigation by the joint committee.Bethlehem figures were asked to testify but most dodged summons, declining to appear at the invitation from President Harding and the committee chair Henry Mayer.

Harding Ssssseou Fronny New York White Hangey Henry Mayer Assoviate Commel Mayer Samuel Hall

Nineteen Die As Lux Spirit Hospital Fire Claims Many

Fire swept the Lux Spirit Hospital near St Peter’s, killing nineteen people and injuring several others. Officials report that eight hundred patients were evacuated as heroic firemen and guards risked their lives to rescue patients and staff. The disaster prompted a citywide response with ongoing investigations into the blaze.

United Prom Rome Ninteen Lux Spirit St Peter's

Summer excursion trips from this city announced

Railroads advertise weekend and Sunday excursions to Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls with round trip fares. Pennsylvania railroad offers 120 for all trains Friday Saturday Sunday June 1 through September, return by Monday. Erie Railroad lists Niagara Falls trip June 7 from Greenville for Corry residents at 3.98 round trip. Regular Sunday excursions to Brie planned by Pennsylvania Railroad, next on June 11.

AE Aearby Chattauqua Lake Pennsylvania Railroad Company Erie Railroad Niagara Falls Toy Hill Greenville Corry BR A. mi Niagara The Pennsylvania Brie

Hard coal miners refuse wage cut claim

United Mine Workers leader Philip Murray stated in New York on May 18 that miners would strongly oppose a proposed twenty percent wage cut in the anthracite subscale. He argued the idea conflicts with collective bargaining and rejected a plan for a wage board.

Walted Press New York United Mine Workers Philip Murray Lnfermational United Press Murray

Final services honor Mary Waterfield in memorial at church

A requiem high mass was held at St. Thomas Church to remember Mary Waterfield. Rev. Fre Tracy led the ceremony with floral tributes from army legends and relatives. Pallbearers included A. Koegtner, Hugh Hakef, Michael Xelsher, Frank Xelsher, Thomas Rayon, and Joseph Burkhardt.

BE Thorn Wilock Fre Tracy A. Koegtner Hugh Hakef Michael Frank Xelsher Thomas Rayon Josph Burkhardt Cote Saade St. Thomas-Céme

Pinchot Assured of Cooperation in Pennsylvania Primary

In Philadelphia May 48, General Pinchot faces strong support from Republican leaders across Pennsylvania. State figures including Baker and Long pledge unity, while labor and teachers groups back his bid. Pinchot intends to meet leaders to map strategy for the McSparancy campaign as returns roll in and national figures extend congratulations.

United Pres Phailadelphia Gineril Phichot Rennowi Pal Tenor Pennsylvania Piicllit Duarsiers Pinchot Fm Theryon Messi Che Teacers Dart Pinehot Uumedicy United “Republican Party W. Harpy Baker State Committee Vary Slax Lestiv Pittsburg Gav D. Edward Hong Milford John A McSparnacy Nauitee Borah Learnot Kendrick Norbeck McCormicl Washington Hutt Pinchut Winnie Canpaien Tim

Erie Doctor Sued For 50000 In Alienation Of Affections Case

May 18 Erie physician T Johnson of this city is named defendant in a suit for 50 000 alleging he alienated the affections of Mandhe M Yunis wife of Vane. The action stems from trouble in the Vane domestic circle begun less than a month after the couple married April 15 1921. The plaintiff claims Johnson interfered with their marriage and harassed the wife as divorce proceedings were filed for adultery and improper relations. Johnson is a prominent Erie professional with civic ties and past leadership roles in local organizations.

Erie P. T. Johnson Swith Mandhe M. Yunis Tisepti Vane Johnson Mex Vane Vale Johnson Thay Fe Iy Tte Automobile Cineles

United States Declines Russian Conference Invitation

The United States will not attend the Tague conference in Russia citing political aspects. It will join an American commission of experts to review Russia's economic condition with aim to boost productivity, but will refrain from commenting on political matters until economic conditions improve.

United Presa Washington United States Tague Alhin

Daugherty under Fire as Congress Probes War Fraud

A Senate and House inquiry targets Attorney General Daugherty amid talk of a war fraud probe. Lawmakers press for action, referencing past prosecutions and a broader effort to round up war criminals as part of a forthcoming investigation.

Dr Crane to Address Corry High School Graduates

Dr A G Crane principal of Finnboro Normal School will address the Corry High School graduating class at ceremonies in the auditorium on the evening of June 14. The 1929 class consists of forty members as preparations begin for final exams and promotions across grades.

A. G. Crane Finnboro

Disabled Pacific Vessel Floated in Oregon Harbor

An incomplete May 18 dispatch from Oregon reports a disabled Pacific vessel named Ozma afloat off the steamer Davy near Bay. The radiogram from Holm er Lay Prussia to the Englesood radio station mentions Captain Worth and seventeen crew, with no further casualties or details provided.

Ty Dultnd Press Aarshimend Oregon Ozma Steiner Davy Arbor Englesood Worth Hetil Givin

Presbyterians Meet at Des Moines Opening Conference

Delegates gathered in Des Moines for the Presbyterian assembly opening after a week of pre-assembly conferences. Rev Henry Swearingen of St Paul delivered the opening sermon as Presbyterians begin choosing a new moderator and conducting initial business at the convention.

United Press Dis Moines Westin Henry Swearingen St. Paul Yena

Genoa May 18 Plans for Uajin conference and truce

A Genoa report outlines that the plenary session of the economic subconference will meet at San Giorgio Palace with Loyd George delivering the closing address. A separate Hague meeting is planned, and talks with the United States cover participation in Russian affairs while extending a temporary truce with Russia.

United Pros Genoa Ruwsin George Gene United States Netherlands Armsbassador Lander America Wis Leroy Economia Sani Giorgio Salace Vetsailley Loyd George Notay Greasiey Hague Ristians Holland Tchitcherin Russia Japan

Hold Miners Leader for 3 Explosions

May 18 Pittsburgh report states Matthew Patterson, alleged Mine Workers organizer, was arrested by county deputies after three explosions damaged mine facilities near Midway and Silvis holdings. A deputy squad investigated. Patterson remained jailed, not charged, while authorities pursued charges of active leadership.

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Ir e blame on labor started by boys

A garbled United Press item from Chicago reports blame on labor unrest over wage awards, triggered by a fire started by three boys at play. Police investigated a large blaze causing damage while officials sought the cause and context.

United Press Chicago Reess Ives Michael Mughes

Woman Mail Carrier Fatally Harmed Near Davisboro

Reported early today a Black assailant fatally attacked Mrs Willy Ritchets while she walked home from her mail route four miles from Davisboro. Authorities say the suspect, described as armed, fled the scene as bystanders watched, and the case has drawn a tense response from local residents.

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