Pinchot Moves to End Coal Miners Strike
Governor Pinchot and John Lewis pressed on with efforts to end the anthracite miners strike in Philadelphia. Reports from Harrisburg indicate talks continue with no final accord as of this morning.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1925
Page
1
Governor Pinchot and John Lewis pressed on with efforts to end the anthracite miners strike in Philadelphia. Reports from Harrisburg indicate talks continue with no final accord as of this morning.
In Pittsburgh, Fred B. Haird, prohibition administrator for Pennsylvania, dismissed William J. Martsolf former divisions chief. Thomas J. Cavanaugh, ex police lieutenant, takes charge of city enforcement as Martsolf leaves Washington.
Five people perish when a six unit Jersey City dwelling catches fire. Joseph De Stefano and four children die trapped in a third floor bedroom while the mother and others escape or are severely burned. Fire spreads rapidly through the residence and a neighbor, a tenant, and a firefighter are injured amid efforts to combat the blaze. The scene also involves a nearby stable and a related adjacent structure catching fire but soon extinguished.
Nearly 950 attendees at the Presbyterian chapel for the Fathers and Sons banquet hosted by the Men's Bible Class. Rev J A Martin presided as toastmaster after a dinner by the Opportunity Club. Rev Raymond M Kistler spoke on Football and Life, urging responsibility and teamwork.
Washington November 11 the Pearl completed tax measure shaving 80,000,000 or more from annual payments. The Move Wayte committee said the measures will stand even if they trigger a small surplus in four to five years. Greenarte said the surplus may reach 40,000,000 by 1925 and retirement of the public debt should be pursued. If business slows this year the bill could leave a 50,000 deficit as a safe operational minimum.
Corry's Reserve Chapter of the American Red Cross will not mount a general membership campaign this year. Instead members will carry receipts and buttons to the Roll Call on November 11 to solicit annual memberships of 100 dollars. The chapter met quotas last year sending thirty Christmas bags to aid regular army hospitals and continues work with government hospitals.
The Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal Co ultimatum meeting was held in Du Bois Pa. Nov. 5 in the municipal building. Five miners died in the strike. Mrs Harper gave a report from the Graduate Nurses association and noted the right to return to work under existing agreements.
The city and Corry Water Supply Co officials meet at the Municipal building to discuss rate increases and a prior agreement to adjust domestic charges. Reports say negotiations include potential asset sales and further meter installations as pressure to curb high bills grows.
Nov 1 report from W Blair Hell, a Liverpool surgeon and professor, announces 17 years of research reaching a potential breakthrough in cancer treatment. He presented to the Toronto Academy of Medicine with collaborators claiming striking evidence of apparent effectiveness, though details remain disputed.
Tax Collector GW Gordon announced a drive to collect overdue 1925 school taxes with warrants possible. About $100,000 of the 1995 assessment has been collected, leaving roughly $13,000 unpaid. a brief grace period may be offered to avoid extra costs.
In Adville on November 11 the county may step in to review the Kreems death case. Guisville undertaker Frank Flanders testified his machine may have struck Bert A. Krevs but Krevs was dead at the time. A jury in Tringville’s coroner’s inquest exonerated Flanders Monday. District Attorney August Delp said he has not yet investigated the facts and will act after court duties.
Members of Company A and the Boosters have completed arrangements for an Armistice Day event at the State Armory this evening. Larson's orchestra will furnish the music for dancing.
Armistice Day marked seven years since the signing with subdued ceremonies. Flags flew in the business district and many stores closed at noon while several industries suspended work for two minutes at 11 o clock. Veterans groups planned an evening gathering at St Edward's hall with dancing and supper. Journal wire service noted similar observances across the region.
The New York State secretary’s report shows Chautauqua county at 128,100 residents, up 12,752 in five years. Jamestown leads town gains with 4,407, Dunkirk adds 276, and Sherman increases from 57 to 87. Clymer town rises from 209 to 2,268, French Creek from 806 to 814.
Announcements in the city reveal the engagement of Miss Helen Roth Kaiser to Mr Loui Arthur Weston, son of Mr and Mrs Prank B Weston of Detroit. Miss Kaiser was educated at Sacred Heart Convent in Grosse Pointe and Mr Weston graduated from the University of Michigan in 1924. The wedding is planned for the winter.
Major Gerald Brant denounces air policy in a sweeping defense of the Army’s General Staff Navy and White House critics. He cites defense views from Mitchell and Brant criticizes administration economy and air service failures. The talk references Pearl Harbor lessons and wartime housing issues while noting visitors Cronin and Mrs Clarendon arriving for the meeting.
Central bulletin lists five notable radio features airing today across stations including WJZ New York WGY Cincinnati WMAG Chicago WNAQ New York WJAR Denver and KOA Denver. It notes air times around 8 to 10 PM with a focus on music orchestral and personality pieces.
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