21 May 1923
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1923
Page
1
A tragic blaze at a schoolhouse in Carolina claimed seventy six lives including women and children during a staged performance. Residents mourn as authorities investigate causes while families grapple with loss.
May 21 London United Press reports Britain faces a leadership search after Prime Minister Bonar Law resigns. Marquis Curzon and Stanley Baldwin vie for the role while Lloyd George looms as a potential coalition candidate. Tory factions struggle over the path forward as party figures forecast the next premier.
The Odd Fellows held a large encampment in the city Saturday evening with many candidates shown in three degrees. Visitors from Jamestown Titusville Spartangborg Union City Warren and nearby towns attended as delegates. Grand Master W. fed. Marit presided and speakers from Meadville Jamestown and Corry attended. The feast served to over three hundred guests by the ladies of Reber al Lodge. The event featured an orchestra and the evening concluded with remarks by Miss Gertrude Munger.
United Press reports twenty four persons died and ten injured in twenty nine traffic wrecks across multiple states. Deaths occurred in New York Reading Pennsylvania Withington Delaware Fort Worth Washington Detroit Marshfield Many Smith Arkansas Dallas Macon Cleveland Columbus Sandusky Chicago. Injuries tallied thirty eight in Cleveland eighteen in New York thirteen in Chicago.
A Niagara Falls scene describes the dirt bar and five individuals narrowly saved from being swept over the falls. The group including George Murphy of Chicago and companions faced motor trouble that left their boat adrift toward the brink before a rapid rescue prevented a tragedy.
A badly bruised 20 year old woman, Ina Titus of Spartansburg, was struck at the Main and Center streets intersection by Opal Myles of Spring Creek Route 9. She was taken to County Hospital with serious bruising and shock but later allowed to return home after a settlement was arranged.
Claudia Place celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday afternoon at her Weightstiet home with thirty friends. The celebration featured games and contests, a fancy pink and white theme, an elaborate birthday cake, and individual cake favors with candles.
Readable fragments indicate local fruit crops avoided serious frost injury after recent cold weather. Reports from growers and observers note delayed budding in some fields but overall minimal damage to orchards and fruit trees across the area.
The Cony Choral Society invites all members to tonight’s gathering at Wonderman Hall on North Center Street above Palmer Furniture. An evening rehearsal will be followed by an important business meeting at 7 o clock, no RSVP needed.
At a grade crossing a Pennsy Railroad train struck victims identified as Tray Nie DE and others during a Sunday incident. Rescue and medical teams arrived but two people died. investigation and official statements followed.
A fragile Rhine region flare up sees renewed disorder with reports of German interference and executions. Two workers were sentenced to death amid the chaos as cities brace for further violence. Local authorities and Allied forces seek to restore order amidst disruption and rising casualties.
Unitea reports from Wallington DC on May 21 that government figures show a sharp drop in drug consumption and addiction. Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announced per capita use has fallen nearly AMO percent, citing the effectiveness of the Harrison anti drug law and the enforcement division.
Reported crash south of the city involved multiple drivers and injuries. Witnesses say Amie Gitte and Vi Wousitage were at the scene, with one vehicle leaving a ditch and another demonstrating impaired operation. Police indicate arrests may follow pending results of investigations.
A new concrete block plant for Mattress Co will be built on the south side of Raymond Avenue near Wright Street. Alfred Pace reports the factory, a four-bay brewhouse style facility, is expected to start within days with substantial machinery to expand the company’s operations.
May 1 report states Mike Hrowko was convicted of defrauding a Corry resident of $1,000. He was taken to Western penitentiary by Erie County Sheriff William D. Brown after a jury verdict at last week’s criminal court session.
Three missing in Oklahoma after a cloudburst event near Sayre. Fragmentary text notes unusual weather, rising water, and possible flooding along streams. Officials and workers reportedly established camps and conducted searches downstream amid disrupted routes and aid efforts.
Poles authorities declare war on roaming dogs after a surge of incidents near the town. Chief of Police Bunkle announces immediate actions to curb danger, including arresting dogs found at large and detaining offenders for ten days. Owners face fines and capture penalties at the city pound.
A summons for Rea to appear before the United States Railroad Labor Board was issued to testify on the dispute over negotiations with employees. The order followed a meeting chaired by Sylvester of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks. Officials of the Pennsylvania system failed to appear at the hearing to determine if company unions or A. F. of L. affiliates represent a clerical majority.
Washington May 21 The Supreme Court ruled against Alfred J. Dupont Delaware multimillionaire in an income tax suit involving more than 1.5 million dollars. Mrs Maude Barlow hosted friends at Erie today. W F Miller traveled to Meadville thief. Mrs Boyd Auer and daughter Wink Afternoon plan to Youngstown Meadville and Pottsburgh for business and a weekend visit with relatives.
Government uses war powers and resource controls in an effort to halt rising sugar prices. The administration seeks an injunction via the Supreme Court to curb sugar manipulators, with debate over executive authority and potential effects on commerce, industry, and the sugar market.
Ay Wood, 2 months old, a Townville resident, was found hanging in his second floor room Sunday morning. He had recently been treated for eye trouble and had been despondent, returning home Saturday night. His wife alerted authorities after chores and breakfast were missed.
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