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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

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Harding to Seek Reduction in Rail Rates

United Press dispatch from Washington reports President Harding plans to press for lower railroad rates in talks with industry leaders at the White House. Officials hope a structured reduction will lower prices for business while preserving reasonable profits for carriers, with safety nets under transportation acts.

Harding White House United Preasy Washington Marding Fin Railroad Inisinnes Pennsylvania Dante Willar Battimore Sil Ue Smith New York Holden Burlington Harrison Southern Robert 8. Lovett Union Pacific Henry Ford Cosmiirde Tommiwion

Evrbest Co Files Bankruptcy Petition in Pittsburgh

The Evrbest Co filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court in Pittsburgh on May 20. Michael A Goolevn listed liabilities at 900584 and assets at 7400. The Brebese Milling Company of Hrisala also filed a petition with liabilities around 25088.51 and assets 17114.00, noting a prior Corry connection and period of inactivity.

United Pres Pittsburgh United States District Court Michael A. Goolevn Brebese Milling Company Hrisala

Improvements at the Phoenix Hotel and adjacent facilities

The Phoenix Hotel undergoes further improvements including a new 10,000 gallon water tank and a modern service station planned nearby. The changes affect the hotel’s hostelry operations and nearby Citizen's National Bank area during construction.

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Corry Man Addresses Pittsburg Shoe Dealers

A Corry man spoke to the Retail Shoe Dealers Institute in Pittsburgh about Corry Krome feather products and the feather’s role in shoe manufacture. The event featured a film demonstration and drew about 200 attendees. Attending were Miss Bile Devertaugh, Mr and Mrs J. A. Van Winkle and daughter, who traveled after a local business view.

Pittsburg DR. Titi A. Te] Howard Retill Shoe Dealere' Institute Pittsburgh

Forty Hour Devotions at St Elizabeths Church

Forty Hour Devotions begin at St Elizabeths with a 10 oclock service Sunday May, followed by a procession with the Blessed Sacrament. Altar boys in white robes will participate as Rev. Simon Assenmacher and other clergy attend. The sequence includes sermons by Father Holl and others, with evening services at 7 30 each day through Tuesday, concluding with Solemn Benediction.

St Blisihots Noel Witte Yrirke Simon Assenmacher Shurbn Edward . Shart Albian Cael le Hid Titusvilie Thos Union City Sayer

Boxers Goodrich Knocks Out Conlon in Erie Bout

In Erie on May 20 Buffalo’s Jimmy Goodrich easily defeated Altoona’s Dick Conlon after a hard ninth round surge. Cleveland’s Peppers won a later bout over Yoxing, and Kerehell and Burne also scored in early ice rounds with Moody and Young in preliminary fights.

Waited Press Erie Jimmy Goodrich Buffalo Dick Conlon Altoona Peppers Cleveland Yoxing Kerehell Rin Go Young Moody Young Burne

Plumb Author Of Rail Measure Near Death

Washington, November 90 Little hope is held for the recovery of Glenn Plumb author of the Plumb Plans for a tripartite railroad operation. He has been afflicted with severe illness and is reported to be near death amid efforts by government labor and railroad executives to address the crisis.

Plumb Washington Glenn Plum bAsitene

Bloody sectarian warfare devastates Belfast city

May reports describe a brutal surge of sectarian killings in Belfast. Protestants and Catholics blame each other for a wave of shootings and arson across the city, with police barracks attacked and civilians trapped amid the fires as snipers fire on streets and gatherings.

Prohibition Poisoning of Erie Children Contest Reported

Mond L H Raymond, a Republican assembly candidate in the third district, appeared to win aided by women voters per the North East News, which notes Mayor G L Alexander was defeated. Final tallies show Alexander carrying Corry and Elgin Boroughs while Raymond led in many districts, with women voters singled out as pivotal.

L. H. Raymond Assembly G .L. Alexander Citigents Gangue Raymond Corry Wid Elgin Boro Corry Alexander Rayemond Elgin Alexsander Harbour Creek North Ust Township North East Borsy

Arsenic Suspect Helen Stewart Questioned in Erie

Erie authorities questioned 78 year old Helen Stewart after four children of Nicholas Martin were poisoned with arsenic. Three children remain seriously ill as investigators link the apples she allegedly gave to earlier deaths. Stewart, once living with the Martins, faces possible charges as doctors tested stomach contents for arsenic.

Erie al Blast Helen Stewart Pennsylvania Avenue Nicholas Martin Martins Nichola Hartman Loy Justine Helen Isa Stewart Belis Hartman Cain Mart Conte

Plot to Slay Bebe Daniels Frustrated

Los Angeles May 20 United Press reports deputy sheriff found Charles Caprice at Bebe Daniels home claiming he was sent to kill the actress. Caprice’s mental state is under examination while authorities investigate a claim he was ordered by a deputy to commit the act. Physicians and experts monitor him for balance or drug involvement.

United Press Los Angeles Bebe Daniels

Olean Police Seek Man in Abduction Case

Olean authorities issue a warrant for Edward B. Ballinger a former Salvation Army captain in connection with the disappearance of Blanche Foster sixteen from her home Ballinger is believed to be involved with the abduction case prompting a citywide search and public notice for information May 20.

Edward B. Ballinger Olson Brusich Salvation Army Olean Ballinger Blanche Foster Corp

Cessna Seeks Pay for Gas Case Counsel

Eric May reports the claim of J. Cesane for money owed for services in the Posin Wylvenis gas case. The city council will consider the matter at a special meeting next Tuesday.

Cessna Eric May J. Cesane Pflorner

Kearns Denies Dempsey Plans Amid Rumor May 20

Jack Kearnes, manager of heavyweight star Jack Dempsey, vehemently denied rumors of marriage with Edith Rockwall of Boulder, Col. He said they do not know her and have no plans to marry, amid circulating talk in New York.

United Pree New Y York Jack Keirne Jack Dempsey Aster Mar Eed Edith Rockwall Boulder, Col Kearnaeid Fable

Resignation Demanded of Attorney General Daugherty

Washington May 20 Attorney General Daugherty should resign from office, Senator Caraway states in the Senate citing pressure to save the administration. He references past charges, defense of Morse, and calls for immediate resignation to avoid further turmoil.

Arkansas United Prom Washington Davigherty Caraway Arkruts Senate Howell Munrney Atlanta Chattel Mersey Shipbuilder Fieaucles Varaseay Paucherty Watson Indiate Generad Morse Daugherty HL. Scaife Department of Justice Wyoder

Irish Peace Settlement Rumor Amid Irish Faction War

Dublin May 20. Reports say a peace settlement for the South of Ireland has been arranged by Eamonn de Valera and Michael Collins and submitted to the Dail for ratification. The news arrives amid ongoing factional fighting and civil strife across the country.

Oultea Dublin Ireland Eamonn de Water Michael Cairis Walen Dail

Recreational Institute In Session Last Night

Twenty four people from Ghtrek and school groups attended the second session of the Recreation Institute directed by Miss Haite in Eastern Star Hall. They practiced games and contests to use for their tutoring projects as demonstrations by Nie Yuire and Miss Marie Twit. The next session is set for Tuesday at 7:45 PM.

Ghtrek and Schoo Ratiom Recrration Institute Haite Nie Yuire Severn Voricord Seliva Maire Howevir

New Storage Battery Introduced Here by Rogers

Rogers invites the public to inspect a new storage battery designed for offices on East Matty St. The battery features a patented plate and a modern container, with plans to popularize the improved type. Motorists are urged to visit Rogers store to see the battery and its new design.

Rogers Wuthmobile East Matty St Ropers

Fate of Miners' Charge Hangs on US Officer

Enablestown reports the fate of Bull Blizzard hinges on a US officer's ruling. The article notes the large defendants list and mentions Brig. Gen. Findbole, Judge Woods, and Judge Bates in a trial context. It emphasizes whether Blizzard’s acquittal stands or is overturned and references Army involvement and legitimate reason for presence.

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Mother and Daughter Banquet Shines at Baptist Church

The Mother and Daughter Banquet at the Baptist Church drew over a hundred mothers and daughters. Ladies Aid and the Men's group organized the event with a full program of prayer, music, and speeches. Rev Margaret M. Joshua urged improving motherhood and sisterhood, while speakers addressed modern mothering, etiquette, and the dangers of the flapper era. A regional meeting on highways and the Tri-County Good Roads Association was also scheduled for the Municipal building.

Baptist Church Uitte Baptist Young Peoples Howard H Tom Williams Fredericl Toatt Dirks Mathers Davinsistentt Baxter Ming Dorothy Monras Iinterest W. Ne Jones Anna May Pope Miss May Mowatt Moe Forrest Peiffer Greare Margaret Mf. Joshua Union Pity Mya Joshua Davghters Elise Shin Wiel Corry Joni

Fire at WheeLock Incendiary Suspected

Fire destroyed the Sturdevant home and barn near Wheelnear North of Wheelnery. Firefighters contained the blaze to the Sturdevant structures as winds and smoke endangered a nearby church. Investigators will probe cause. no insurance details announced.

City Ernest Sturdevant Wheelnery Clos Warly Sturdevant Ale Sourdevant Charles Sturtevant She Auer Stirdevant Stunde ‘Vant Jinidl Sturdevont Iy Ata Ios Anelish Bors Meniers Gre Stydayant

Explosion at Jefferson Laboratory kills two in Cambridge

May 20 report from Cambridge says authorities probe a Jefferson Laboratory blast that killed two and injured several. All injured are listed in serious condition. A man working in the wrecked building was among the injured as investigators seek the cause.

Cambridge Mass State Marvard Tor Uy Jefferson Laboratory

Special Music By Presbyterian Church Choir

The Presbyterian choir of about thirty five members under Prof Barth of Tamestow rehearsed this week for Sabbath evening and morning services. The morning concert features soloists Lee Whittlesey and Myra Crapser with a duet by Whittlesey and Crapser. Miss Mingte Lane accompanies the tenor parts. In the evening the choir will sing Hosanna with Miss Id Austin as soloist. An invitation is extended to attend these services and hear a fine city choir.

Presbyterian R. ©. Barth Tamestow Moly City Lee Whittlesey Lee Whittssley Myra Crapser Mr. Jenkins Sarai Thnes Mingte Lane Alitibis Pill

Continue Probe Into Valentino's Marriage by United Proms

Los Angeles May Sir The prot edition of Rudolph Vanlesitina, spagie star, faces alleged bigamy as Lavin purportedly wed Winifred Hudmuk during a divorce interdict. Deputy District Attorney McClelland said agents telegraphed discovery of witnesses who could offer key evidence.

Los Angeles Rudolph Vanlesitina Spagie Star Go Rigure M Lavin Winifred Hudmuk Torhmee Buen McClelland

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