02 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1920
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references turnabout actions at a center and cites unclear mentions of Mills and other non readable details, leaving a vague local note without coherent event or names to confirm.
City commissioners met last evening to approve plans for a tower addition to the new fire department building. They adopted the board of tax assessment report, authorized transfers and appropriations for next year, and discussed sewerage congestion, with a projected total property valuation of 4,811,020 for 1937. The meeting also addressed the new fire alarm room, construction of a partition between quarters, and budgeted costs around 27,000 for the tower and 916,000 for department facilities.
Herbert W. Walker quotes Cox claiming the great moral issue will succeed before the American Jury. He asserts strong support as campaign momentum builds and expresses confidence the cause will prevail after a long political fight. Arrival notes indicate rising anticipation and public interest in the campaign outcome.
The report shows total city assessment at 99,841,620 with mis reports and appeals to the City Commission last night. Variations by ward include Corry with 84120, Ward 2 at 895,050, Ward 9 at 910,005, Ward 11 at 11,840, and other ward figures as listed, reflecting assessed values for the period.
Harrisburg dispatch notes Pennsylvania ready for a record vote in the presidential election with more than 1,000 additional precinct officers assigned to handle expected turnout. State commissioners project about 8,500 precincts active, with turnout near 10 percent above prior estimates and most voters anticipated to cast ballots promptly.
A Lithuanian legation report says Polish airplanes bombed Vilkomir 50 miles northeast of Kovna on November 2. Casualties included several wounded and the attack prompted warnings of further aggression by Polish forces near Kovne.
In Topeka voters counted early AOL votes with Harding leading Cox and Debs far behind. Local officials debated mayoral and municipal matters as the city prepared for formal results and continued measures to safeguard the community.
United Press report from London details a revolts within Russia with Bolshevik troops racing toward Petrograd and Moscow to quell the unrest. Communications with Petrograd reportedly disrupted as reports of Soviet resistance and international forces mix with dire winter conditions.
Reports from Marmon Ohio Dayton and nearby towns describe voters lining up before polls opened to cast ballots. Notable scenes include cameras trained on arriving candidates and a busy polling place in Marmon while Mrs. Harding and Mrs. Tawes vote. Prohibition candidate Auryn Watkins in Cincinnati writes in his ballot, while the day’s weather promises colder, clearer conditions in western and central portions.
Voters flocked to polls with a large turnout for early voting in Corey as the hot race for congress and local offices drew many women workers and supporters to polling places. The scene featured partisan activity, with Shreve and regular Republican groups backing different candidates and a notable presence of women volunteers and observers at every precinct.
With 14 deaths reported, British police in Southern Ireland faced raids and attacks. Towns evacuated as fear of further violence spread. Belford reports an arson and wrecked buildings after a nighttime raid raising alarm across the region.
United Press reports a dispute in Fulton County during Georgia’s November 2 election. In Atlanta's Sixth Ward about 75 women appeared, around 60 not yet registered, and officials allowed them to vote. the manager warned the vote would be struck if irregularities persisted. The move sparked accusations of voter suppression and potential political repercussions as women faced barriers and some polls saw lower turnout.
New York voters queued at dawn with long lines forming by 6 0 as women moved to the front in a forecast of unprecedented turnout. Weather warned of rain but election offices stayed focused on Get Out The Vote for Cox and Smith, with Republicans and Democrats tracking results and forecasts from headquarters in New York and nationwide.
A fragmented weather note describes varied conditions in New York with references to pleasant spells and rain pockets. The text mentions different voter impressions and political bullets, but the weather details are unclear and scattered, reflecting a rough OCR snapshot rather than a coherent forecast.
Town and city notes describe improved service lines and a telephonic setup for rural buildings, with a direct journalwire project and Bell Taio systems ready to handle calls. Election coverage includes results from Ohio county, Cox and Harding races, and a Memphis governor race preview, plus local club meeting announced for November 4.
Early vote counts show mixed results in multiple states as ballots from key regions trickle in. In Kansas and nearby areas, preliminary tallies indicate narrow margins with incumbent governors faring variably amid winter weather.
Marion Nov 2 Senator Harding awaits the election result with composure. Harding and Mrs Harding shown in a calm mood at Mount Vernon as small daybreak gatherings occur near their home. The couple expressed no sign of worry, expecting to vote and await the final outcome.
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