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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
1
A broad strike cripples U S Radiator plant causing mass halts in operations. Officials report 100s of workers on strike with wage dispute tied to department wage demands. Management anticipated limited resume by tomorrow as plans for expansion and new plants loom.
Coatesville Pa May date shows a $200000 shortage uncovered at the National Bank of Coatesville. Raymond Newlin, a former teller, and Burrton Cadwallader, a former receiving teller, face federal charges alleging appropriation of funds and embowlement. Both reportedly confessed and implicated others.
Belfast dispatch reports the Ulster Party leader W. J. Tade din was shot dead on a Belfast street by three assailants who fired into his back. The killers escaped amid confusion as authorities investigated the attack.
Drunkenness and open liquor flow marked a weekend in the city with teens and adults drinking in the streets. Citizens criticized authorities for failure to curb the disorder and curb the sale of moonshine and other intoxicants observed around the tolerating crowds.
Members of the Veterans of the Allegheny Division gathered for their annual banquet and meeting at the state armory with over 400 attending from points across the region. The program included an invocation, election, remarks, and acknowledgments from division leaders.
Reports from Washington and Scranton describe stalled tariff talks with a tentative voting date still being discussed. The scene includes mixed reactions from lawmakers worried about primary race implications while negotiations continue. In Scranton two injuries are noted after a car crash with fatalities reported in Gowditabore and nearby, plus a truck incident that harmed a local man.
Maria Driggs fell while climbing the mtepa of her bone on Saturday, injuring her hip. She received medical attention but her condition remains serious due to advanced age. Elizabeth Atchinson widow of the late Bo We Mutuhinody was brought in for burial services at West Lawn Cemetery. Charles Hall leads Marshfield Oregon in the Republican gubernatorial race with 41,909 votes to Olcott’s 41,853 as preliminary results continue to trickle in across scattered precincts.
New York May 2 Abe Attell former featherweight champion blames ring enemies for a fire that damaged a shop. He accuses organized forces after police cleared him of any connection. The blaze tore through merchandise and furniture in the store during an early Sunday incident.
United Press reports a collision off the coast of Brittany left between ninety and one hundred presumed dead. The liner Egypt, carrying passengers, was rammed by a cargo steamer and sank after failing to launch lifeboats amid heavy fire and fog. Survivors were rescued by the Seine and other vessels, while a Lascar crew linked to delays drew blame.
Washington reports discuss plans to reduce freight and passenger rates by a committee of railroad executives and the Interstate Commerce Commission after talks at the White House. Warnings echo that wage cuts for railroad workers may be pressed first, with objections from unions over pay reductions amid rate cuts and equipment concerns.
London May 22 Lloyd George postponed the Genoa visit report until next week. The British premier will present his account to the House of Commons on Monday or Tuesday as a confidence test looms. London weekend progress updates from Chequers show the prime minister aiming to satisfy officials and the public.
Coatesville Pa May 2 A fire yesterday destroyed the home of W H Smale at Central Knowl. Victims were Alice and William T Davidson and her four year old daughter, and James McWilliams. An exploding lamp caused the blaze.
In Erie on May 22 Mrs Helen Stewart, a Civil War widow aged 76, was arraigned on charges of poisoning four children of Nicholas Sluttman. One child died, two others near death, and a fourth severely ill. An examination led to a judge appointing a medical commission. The commission's report prompted commitment papers for Mrs Stewart.
A devastating tornado sweep across Oklahoma Texas Kansas and nearby areas leaves at least three dead and many injured. The storm caused cloudbursts and property damage in multiple towns including O Keene Shawnee and Winfield. Communication lines were cut as floods and bursts disrupted southern Kansas and northern Texas.
Premier Poincare declares Alsace must stay French and Germany must settle its debts in a wartime speech to voters on Sunday. Municipal Ladies plan regular session at three. A 15 year old, Helen Dyke of Franklin, is believed to have died by drowning near a French Creale plant. Mr and Mrs Butch Gordon and daughter Jean left for their home in Alice after visiting J. J. Sullivan on Smith Street.
Preliminary steps toward forming the St Thomas Centers Association were taken at a church meeting. Directors and plan for cemetery development were discussed, with Rev Rossin Somimdimer and Lena Mulderjoke named for roles. A follow up meeting was set to perfect organization and plan driveways and landscape at the cemetery.
Two young women drowned yesterday along the Delaware River near Ire Parts while revelers crowded the waterfront. Local authorities investigate the accident amid a weekend of leisure activities.
Nellis Edgar Dewey died at home on May 1 and funeral services were held Friday at two o clock. The Rev Morris officiated with hymns "Never My God to Thee" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" sung by Dr Meeson and Mrs Syeansom. Dewey was born December 188 and spent his life in Columbus. He is survived by widow Lb Dewey and sister Mrs Wilcox of Corry.
In Wastington May 32 Ena Tom Watson of Georgia threatens Senator Phipps with bodily harm over a political clash. The clash concerns party quarrels and public statements as Watson presses a sharp retort in a heated exchange. It notes tensions within the Senate chamber and the surrounding political fray.
Arkansas Senator Caraway inflamed political debates by resisting charges tied to Daugherty and Felder contracts to obtain Morse pardon. Officials deny Daugherty reply. House probe moves forward as accusations detail alleged improper influence and pardons tied to DOJ leadership and Republicans.
Report from London and Paris says Bulgarian officials deny success of a revolt. They claim a republic was declared with Premier Stamboulisky leading. communications with Sofia are interrupted and troops of Baron Wrangel are present. A large agrarian congress is planned this week with many peasants attending.
Corry officials and dairy leaders attend the 0th annual Grand Commandery conclave in Scranton. Kaighia Templar of Pennsylvania leads the parade with 4000 Knights in full uniform. Sir Abert Davis of Scranton serves as grand marshal amid broad regional representation.
Representatives from Trig Wateen Kane Trinoveton Rigway and others gathered Saturday at the Municipal Hall for a committee session on the Ereteume hill road project. The group discussed property valuations, data on the Erie highway route and economic benefits, noting 177000 people served and over 50 million dollars in product value.
Under the Community Service director Slise Prices Haire three sessions will be held for teachers in a schoolroom and recess games program. Miss Hains, a Georgia of the Sargent School of Boston and former student at Missouri and Wisconsin, has directed recreation programs at Lydenwood College and wartime roles. The superintendent urged Corry teachers to attend an introduction to a plan to integrate physical and recreational work into local schools.
A boxing show is planned in Jamestown New York tonight headlined by Gabe and Herinay from Pittsburgh. Semifinal features Louis D Arco of Cleveland versus "Fighting Dick" Atkins of Parenty. Preliminary bouts include local fighters in a crowded event at the Jayrle Theater with a large audience expected.
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