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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

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Hold School Tax Levy At 22 Mills For Remodeling

Special Monday meeting of the Board of Education adopted a 22 mill tax rate for the coming year to fund remodeling of ward and school buildings without raising total levy, while retaining the $5 per capita tax. The board approved graduate lists, janitor appointments, and staffing for next school year. discussed tuition rates and assignments of principals and teachers, with several personnel changes and salary details noted.

Board of Education Finance Committee Barnes Au Yast Amolne Fut Johed DS. Rowe Hoare Fallow Mrai Ri Denn Wan Rooleotha Jist Eisenheth Ragsey Public Laveluers Washington Street Laveland Variows Haron Dougherty Ie Rust Priq Cipaiz Lavel Avon Lon Tree Pond Loveland Corry Sweee Utade Gueile Mo Hurling Edinboro Edinboro Normal Blunohs Eomary Grove City Peachate Grove City College Hollnborg Bertha Wood Franklin Normal Mee J Blanci Union City Gene Baginning

U S Will Not Attend Hague Conference

United States declines participation in the Hague Conference. The State Department announced that American delegates will not attend the upcoming talks with Britain Germany and others, citing that issues are not suitable for discussion at this time. The move comes as Washington weighs its options regarding international diplomacy and allied cooperation.

United Press Washington Unite Bison Alllee Te Allidw Rowse Germany Hoje Ik-Wak Stile Alliad Nobuesudory United States

Will Drill on Spencer Farm Near City Limits

Reports confirm planned drilling on the Spencer farm east of the city following earlier wells on adjacent properties. Anderson, in charge of operations for the well interests, oversees the effort as plans consider additional wells in the vicinity.

Leon Spencer Anderson Spencer Wallie Iy Dei Anderson

New Theory Inward Case In Police Probe

A May 31 dispatch from White Plains reports Westchester authorities seek to prove a theory in a case involving a man killed in News Rochelle. The suspect Wart dot a vem HANI of Poblre is said to have been wounded in the incident while another person is reportedly hospitalized.

United White Plains Waller Wace Charente Peters News Rochelle Westchostan Ajfian

Captain Cuttle Derby Winner at Epsom Derby

A scrambled report from United Press notes Captain Cuttle wins the Epsom Derby, defeating rivals under Lord Woolavington's charge. Vera Hilt and Bellavista are mentioned among the contenders, with details garbled but the winner tying to a 12 year standing Derby record.

Ly United Press Epsom Stave Donoglive England Eckey Lord Woolavington Captain Gate Tory Bellavista Kotlay Jy Winging Vera Hilt Aoatic Lens

Salvation Army Drive Nears Final Push in Union City

The drive led by Captain Jaros Wright and Dr. Bentley reports pledges totaling 775.47 in Union City with two lists showing 105.00 and 104.50, partial receipts 170, and total cash receipts 892.00. Expenses and contingencies run to 858.00, leaving a cash balance of 1020.88 with 80313 in the National Bank.

Salvation Army Jaros Wright Bentley Itsean National Banke of Zon

Coal Output Dwindling Signals Market Strain

United Press reports coal production faltering as weekly output nears five million tons amid ongoing efforts by major operators and the general conference of coal operators to curb profiteering and stabilize supply.

United Press Waslington Nutr

Coal Barges Crash Kills One At Norfolk Assignment

A coal barge collision near Norfolk, Virginia, leaves one barge captain dead and several crew injured or detained. The tow headed by tug Prudenes departed Norfolk for an offshore location when the disaster occurred, drawing early reports from United Press and local observers.

United Press Newpore News Suinilays Tughoat Prudenes Norfolk

Bonus Bill Favored by Senate Finance Committee

United Press reports the Senate Finance Committee voted nine to eight in favor of the McGumber soldier bonus bill, sending a favorable report. The committee’s approval comes as Senator Smoot faced opposition from eight to five in the tally.

United Press Washington Sen Jue Finance Committees Seftor Smoot

Ford Demanding Action on Shoals Project in May Meeting

Dearborn reports Ford insisting the Gorgas Steam Plant remain part of the larger Shoals project. He urges immediate presentation of his proposition to Congress for acceptance or rejection and notes the plant’s inclusion is essential to the program.

United Dearborn Mich Ford Gargas Congress Gorgay Gorgas

400000 Rail Workers Strike Vote Reported

A large union vote from the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and railway laborers shows 400000 rail workers backing a strike query. Premature ballots indicate leaders may call a strike if accepted, with 72000 shop members also considered for action. Edward B R Grable comments on potential July strike authorization.

Prem Detrome United Brotherhood Tilda Lait Pounei Prandl Jods Edward BR Grable

Grange Meeting Planned for Saturday at Wantern Star Hall

The Corry Grange gathers this Saturday at Wantern Star Hall with all members urged to attend. Final arrangements for the upcoming drive will be made. The secretary will list all members for participation as the group discusses topics on outlook, cooperation, and farm bureau rotation. Music by Mrs. Waltp and a piece on good manners are on the program.

Corry Grange Wantern Star Hall Murray Waltp Farm Bureau Che J Th Kolatee Theath

Naples Fire Wipes Out Port Stores In Massive Blaze

Naples suffers a massive blaze sweeping the port area with huge stores of petroleum coffee and tubers destroyed. Soldiers and sailors battled the inferno and isolated a magazine to curb a potential conflagration as losses mount. The incident comes amid a broader probe debate in Washington over regulatory investigations and war preparedness.

Naples Lnst le Stroverd

Mrs Sarah Groves Dies After Illness at Home

Mrs Sarah Groves died at her South Canter street home after months of illness. Four children survive including daughter Olive at home and sons Howard Kane Marion and Willian Groves, with a funeral service held this afternoon at 2 o'clock led by Rev F Wo Redinger. Body to be buried later.

Sarah Groves South Canter Street Olive Howard Groves Kanes Marion Groves Sugit Grove Willian Groves Brockwayville Kendy Tin F. Wo Redinger

American Relief Officials Killed in Russian Rail Crash

Moscow dispatch reports American Relief Administration officials in Russia were killed when a food train derailed in the Northern Caucasus. The accident, relayed via Copenhagen, follows Condra’s return home after a brief visit with relatives.

London American Relief Administration Russla Caucasia Moscow Copenhagen

Mother Opposes Osier Marriage in Chicago Case

Mrs Faith Rockefeller McCormick publicly opposed the engagement of her Munetiter Mathidte, 17, to Max Osep, Swiss livery stable keeper. She stated she would resist steps toward marriage and sought probate court action to limit or challenge the arrangement amid ongoing divorce proceedings.

United Press Chicago Faith Rockefeller McCormick Mathidte Max Osep Martage Eolint Records

Schools Close Thursday for Summer Vacation Debated

City schools plan to close Thursday for a three month summer break. Superintendent Hemstreek urged officials to ensure students start first term on time, with arrangements made for those entering Tall Grade. Reports say scholarships and transportation updates will be issued tomorrow.

Schule Hemstreek Slar

Embezzlement charges filed against Dawson firm employee

Charges were preferred against Venys Hypkink ty R. G. Dawson of the Dawson's Brotherhood Wholevale Company on Monday afternoon. Hopkins, employed by the Dawson firm for years, is alleged to have failed to turn over funds collected from a local group about a year ago. He will be arraigned Wednesday afternoon.

Venys Hypkink Ty R. G. Dawson Dawson’ Brothiry Wholevale Company Munday Afyernoon Hopkins

Sprinkling Service Fund Drive Signals City Push

A subscription plan to fund the sprinkler service is under discussion among merchants and property owners in the business district. The sprinkler operation is set to begin soon and will run until October 1, promising coverage for the area.

British May Again Assume Irish Control

United Press reports London on May 31 that the British government faces a threat to restore control over Ireland. Churchill asserts the government will safeguard liberty, while Lloyd George and allies discuss a formal conference to chart possible peace terms and the future status of Ireland.

United Press London Tuik Gary Treland Anu Sian Avinatin Chhurehhilt Uther Vivian Pishinet Teftese Uttara Bewlance Frey Churchill Frilland Nmehue Collins Snd Arthur Grtith Thie Ghurehill Whey Huld Lloyd George Luke

Hoover seeks coal price cut amid strike pressure

Secretary of Commerce Hoover urged 1,500 nonunion coal operators to reduce fuel prices to ease travel costs and curb public profiteering. He noted coal prices had risen 25 to 50 cents per ton since the strike began, calling the increases unjustified and pressing for action to protect consumers.

United Press Washington Secretary of Commerce Hoover Storviekt

Officer-Fight Ends in Arrests and Fines

Officers arrest Robert Brawster and Richard Brawster after a late West Main street altercation. They paid fines of 26 dollars each and were detained by Officer Foley following a near free for all. The brothers, cited for disorderly conduct, were arraigned before the alderman later that afternoon.

Lay Robert Richard Brawster Foley Aldermuthy

Wilk Ordinance Delayed Again by Nuihepal Authorities

Officials announce another postponement of the Wilk ordinance now set to take effect tomorrow but likely open to further delay until about the 15th of the month pending the appointment of a premises inspector. Civil service examinations are scheduled for June 9 with enforcement expected after June th.

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Ward Figure Miss Gurtha Glark Returns Home

Miss Gurtha Glark, guest in the city for the past day or two, returned to her here at Bria this morning with a relative and friend accompanying her.

Memorial Day observances honor Civil War veterans at Corry Park

Crowds gathered as Corry held a Memorial Day ceremony led by the Grand Army of the Republic. Speakers recited Logan's order and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address while string bands played and veterans’ graves were decorated. The event linked Civil War valor with later conflicts, highlighting liberty and national unity.

Thor Lincoln Gettysburg Corry Hermie Joh. Logatt Grand Army of the Republic Marshall D.wilcox Fehinay Joes Americar Legion Ward Cowpany A Americary Legion Ty Rey Ashton Amelia Band Asa M.N. Baler John Ua Logan Wilson Amercan Legion Alexander Tudge West Hun Milon L. Brown Ethid Judge Hiré Dax Flanders Faindt

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