11 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1921
Page
1
A nation observes a silent tribute to fallen soldiers as a funeral procession and national honors mark the unknown dead. Arlington Cemetery and Washington events draw hundreds of thousands amid solemn ceremonies and a nationwide display of respect.
A report on the somber ceremony for the Unknown Soldier in Washington, detailing the funeral cortege from the Capitol to Arlington, with President Harding and other leaders present. The narrative covers the crowd, military guards, pallbearers, and the nation’s reaction as the Unknown Warrior is laid to rest in France.
Armistice Day services were held at the auditorium with a general program led by Presta Wurding. The event included a prayer, the singing of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, and a tribute to unknown soldiers. Local officials and organizations attended, including the American Legion and Chamber of Commerce.
The report quotes William Jennings Bryan declaring support for a policy aimed at advancing diplomacy and peace. He emphasizes a focused effort to achieve goals through union and open conference principles on the international stage.
In Mokio on November 10 the opening of the Washington Conference on Limitation of Armaments spurred Japan to start a nationwide propaganda drive advocating disarmament. The campaign targets the public with extensive posters and messaging.
Fragmentary local item from Barre Wisconsin notes that ballots were destroyed in the third ward polling area. The text references officials and a court request to permit some action on the matter, with names obscured by the damaged OCR.
A newly drafted city ordinance governs milk distribution following recent fever outbreaks. The measure, prepared after study of municipal ratings, aims to regulate deniers and inspections, with strict enforcement to curb complaints and ensure orderly delivery to residents.
Shortages of gasoline continue across the city with garages nearly out of fuel. Atlantic Refining Company warns of continuing tight supplies while a new North Corey service station nears opening, expected to relieve lines and aid deliveries amid record demand aided by favorable weather.
The federal revenue service announced a drive to seize income from bootleggers profits. Officials, led by a government agent, targeted liquor trade activity during the period, aiming to enforce tax collection and curb illicit profits.
War department records list more than 3,000 mothers nationwide declaring their sons missing in action. The unknown soldier remains among the long list, with many reported as missing in the Wald war.
The state highway department announces plans to construct 14 million miles of road by November 28. Most new mileage will be in Crawford and Tioga counties with the remainder in McKean and Bradford.
Ulster Unionists announce plan to submit a counter proposal to the British government regarding the Irish question. The communiqué singles out a plan, with unspecified details, and signals continued negotiations between Ulster representatives and London.
Thousands of spectators cheered as Wilson rode along Pennsylvania Avenue to the capital for the Unknown American Soldier's funeral. The crowd's reverence gave way to cheers and tears as the former president acknowledged the mournful procession and World War I veterans stood in mourning bands.
The fifth annual conference in New York heard delegates urge population limits as a permanent world peace solution. Women delegates pressed the arms conference in Washington to include thoughtful consideration of birth limits as a prudent path to reduce conflict.
More than thousands of veterans viewed the Armistice Day parade in Pittsburgh, stretching four miles as veterans marched and honored the day.
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